Village of Roberts

Plan Commission

January 5, 2012 – 7:00 PM

The Plan Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Moeri.

The meeting was properly noticed and posted in three locations in the Village of Roberts.

Present:  Carol Dull, Jerry Weiss, Peter Tharp, Steve Melby, Nathan Stork and Willard Moeri.

Absent:  Jay Newton

Visitors:  Marge Wolske, Chuck Pizzi, Terry Dull, Bill Derrick, Angi Goodwin, Jason Raverty and Brad Alsup.

• Building Inspector Report – Reviewed
• Minor Lot Subdivision – Dick and Jan Stout

Motion to approve Minor Lot Subdivision for Dick and Jan Stout by Stork, seconded by Dull.  Motion carried.

• Minor Lot Subdivision – Gerald Altmann – No action.
• Flying J Business Plan of Operation  - Brad Alsup

Brad described the project to build a truck stop/travel center in the Village.  There will be truck and car fuel and a convenience store.  The restaurants being requested are McDonalds and a Subway.  They are interested in developing eight acres.  The cars and trucks would be kept separate with separate entrances.  This would be a Flying J.  Approximately 100 employees would be employed.  There was discussion regarding the traffic and the completion of a study being done.

Angi Goodwin shared comments regarding the sight.  It does not meet the 40% green space which was discussed.  They are currently at approximately 28%.  Discussed that there may be upgrades needed to 70^thAvenue.  Angi reviewed the concept plan and appears to meet our codes for parking and landscaping.  A comparison of information available for the zoning district of B-5 was shared.

Motion to recommend approval of Flying J #470 Business Plan of Operation by Weiss, seconded by Dull.  Motion carried.

• Flying J Concept Plan – Brad Alsup

Brad presented the Flying J Concept Plan and answered any questions.  Traffic impact at Highway 65 and 70^thwere discussed.  The sewer and water services were discussed. 

Motion to recommend approval of the Flying J Concept Plan by Melby, seconded by Weiss.  Motion carried.

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Plan Commission – January 5, 2011

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• Review and Revise Zoning Codes

Angi reviewed the changes that were being made and also showed a comparison to the Hackman site.  In the B-5 Highway Business District, green space needs to be reviewed and possibly lower than 40%.  More landscaping could be a possibility as an addition.  Parking ordinance was discussed and should be clarified.  Angi would recommend eliminating the parking requirements in our Business Districts as we have a separate parking ordinance. 

Motion to amend the green space requirements for B-1 at 35%, B-2 at 3-%, B-3 unchanged, B-4 at 35% and B-5 at 25%, eliminate the parking and loading spaces and refer to our parking ordinance by Melby, seconded Weiss.  Motion carried.

Motion to adopt the items for B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5 that is in yellow on exhibit “A” by Weiss, seconded by Stork.  Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn at 9:05 PM by Dull, seconded by Stork.  Motion carried.

Doreen Kruschke, WCPC, CMTW

Village Clerk/Treasurer

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