#5 Approve CSM #10015-C, 3 lots south of Rockport Road and west of South Palm
Community Development Department Memorandum
December 2, 2010
TO: Janesville City Council
FROM: Brad Schmidt, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Final CSM 10015-C, Evoniks Goldschmidt Corp., 3 lots on Rockport
Road/Palm Street.
SUMMARY
Eric Thoresen, Engineering Manager for Evoniks Goldschmidt Corporation, has
requested the approval of a 28.55 acre survey to assemble multiple lots and parcels of
land into a 3-lot CSM. The property is currently developed with the Goldschmidt
Chemical, an industrial use, situated along the Rock River. The site includes a number
of lots and parcels of land that have been assembled over time, including recently
vacated public right-of-way associated with Mill, South Palm and Riverside Street. The
survey will consolidate the multiple parcels of land under the applicant’s ownership and
dedicate a variety of utility easements necessary on the site. The survey area is
bisected by two railroad lines that require the creation of three separate lots for the
survey area. The subject property is zoned M2, General Industrial District.
DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department recommends that the City Council support a
motion to approve Final CSM 10015-C subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant must record quit claim deeds to execute the conveyance of City-
owned property to Evoniks prior to the recording of the CSM.
2. Payment of any outstanding special assessments including taxes owed (the
applicant should contact the City Clerk’s Office regarding this item).
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends approval subject to the conditions outlined by Community
Development.
ANALYSIS
A. The proposed lots comply with the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
requirements.
B. On April 12, 2010, City Council approved a resolution to vacate portions of
undeveloped Riverside Street, Mill Street, South Pine Street and South Walnut
Street. City Council also approved a resolution declaring two city-owned parcels
as surplus and authorized their conveyance to Evoniks Goldschmidt Corporation.
The subject land areas resulting from the street vacation and conveyance of
surplus parcels are incorporated into the CSM.
C. The survey reflects existing easements located on the property and dedicates a
variety of additional easements in areas where underground sanitary, storm and
water mains currently exist and drainageways are located. In addition, standard
utility easements as requested by those companies having rights to serve the area
have been placed on the survey.
D. The subject property adjoins the Rock River and considerable portions of the site
are located within the flood plain. A note has been added to the survey indicating
that lands within the flood plain zone districts are subject to development
restrictions as provided for in the City’s flood plain zoning ordinance.
E. The survey is exempt from land division assessments as required under current
city policy.
F. The City’s bike and pedestrian trail extends across the South Palm Street,
Rockport Road and Afton Road frontage of the property. The City’s sidewalk plan
delineates the existing trail facility therefore sidewalks are not proposed along
those street frontages. A note has also been added to the survey referencing the
existing bike trail facility.
G. 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 – NOVEMBER 1, 2010
The Plan Commission unanimously agreed to forward Final CSM 10015-C to the City
Council with a favorable recommendation subject to the conditions listed in Section I.
cc: Duane Cherek
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