#5 Motion to approve CSM 10014-C, 2 lots on OakhillCommunity Development Department Memorandum
October 25, 2010
TO: Janesville City Council
FROM: Brad Schmidt, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Final CSM 10014-C, Carter Construction Corp., 2 lots on Oakhill Avenue.
SUMMARY
Carter Construction Corp. has requested the approval of a 0.78 acre two-lot CSM to
create two single-family lots (16,845 square feet and 12,180 square feet). Lot 1 is
currently developed with a single-family residence. The applicant proposes to create a
new lot on the undeveloped portion of the property to allow for the construction of a
single-family home. The subject property is zoned R2, Single and Two-Family
Residence District.
DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Plan Commission and Community Development Department recommends that the
Plan Commission forward CSM 10014-C to the City Council with a favorable
recommendation subject to the following conditions:
1. Payment of special assessments for sidewalk improvements in the amount of
($10,444.76) as calculated by the Engineering Department.
2. Payment of any outstanding special assessments including taxes owed (the
applicant should contact the City Clerk’s Office regarding this item).
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager defers to the recommendation of the Plan Commission.
ANALYSIS
A. The applicant proposes to further subdivide a 0.78 acre parcel in order to create
two single-family residential lots. The future land use for this area is designated as
Low Density Residential which is consistent with the proposed land use. The
proposed lots meet the minimum area required for this use, and also comply with
the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance requirements.
B. The Pedestrian Transportation Corridor Plan adopted by the City Council on 14
January 2008 establishes an official sidewalk map that affects all streets in the City
of Janesville. The map identifies the subject portion of Oakhill Avenue and
Burbank Avenue as part of the “yellow sidewalk” category which signifies future
planned, unfunded sidewalk. In accordance with the Sidewalk Ordinance,
planned unfunded sidewalk is to be constructed within seven (7) years from the
date of the adoption of the Pedestrian Transportation Corridor Plan. Therefore,
this survey is subject to the special assessments for the construction of sidewalk
improvements to be constructed at some time as determined by the City
Engineering.
C. The survey dedicates a 40-foot one-half portion of right-of-way along Oakhill
Avenue.
D. The final survey includes all existing utility easements and additional utility
easements as requested by the utility companies having rights to serve the area.
Existing utility easements remain in effect unless specific action is taken to release
said easements.
E. The applicant should contact the City Clerk’s Office regarding any outstanding
taxes, special assessments, or other fees which must be paid.
PLAN COMMISSION ACTION – 18 OCTOBER 2010
The Plan Commission unanimously agreed to forward Final CSM 10014-C to the City
Council with a favorable recommendation subject to the conditions listed under
Department Recommendation.
cc: Duane Cherek