#05 Approve final certified survey map #12006-C, 2 lots along Beloit Avenue
Community Development Department Memorandum
July 12, 2012
TO: Janesville City Council
FROM: Brad Schmidt, AICP, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Final CSM 12006-C, Greg Hanson, 2 Lot CSM along Beloit
Avenue.
SUMMARY
Greg Hanson is submitting this two lot survey located on the west side of Beloit
Avenue, north of Conde Street and South of Freedom Lane. The survey consists
of one parcel which contains a non-conforming single-family home. The parcel is
located within the M1, Light Industrial District. The applicant is proposing to split
the parcel into two lots which would separate the single-family home from
balance of the industrial zoned property in the rear of the subject parcel. The
owner intends to further develop Lot 2 with multiple detached storage buildings.
The area of the survey is approximately 1.3 acres.
DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
The Community Development Department and Plan Commission recommend
that the City Council authorize the use of a flag lot configuration for Lot 1 and
vary the width of the flag lot stem from a minimum of 30 feet to 20.56 feet and
then approve CSM 12006-C subject to the following conditions:
1. Payment of any outstanding special assessments or taxes owed (the
applicant should contact the City Clerk’s office regarding this item).
2. Addition of utility easements as requested by the City Engineering
Department and utility companies having rights to serve the area
during review of the final survey.
3. The final CSM must delineate any existing buildings or other structural
improvements.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager defers to the Plan Commission recommendation.
SUGGESTION MOTION
A motion to approve Final CSM 12006-C subject to the conditions listed under
Department Recommendation in this report.
ANALYSIS
A. The lots within the survey are zoned M1, Light Industrial District. The
proposed lots generally satisfy the requirements of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinances; however, Lot 2 requires frontage on Beloit Avenue
which would create a flag lot. Flag lots are not allowed by the Subdivision
Ordinance unless, in the opinion of the Plan Commission, there are no other
reasonable alternatives. In addition, the Subdivision Ordinance recommends
the width of a flag lot stem to be no less than 30 feet. The proposed survey
includes a flag lot stem for Lot 2 that is 20.54 feet in width. The Plan
Commission maintains the authority to vary this requirement if there is
sufficient cause to support the reduction. The Plan Commission allowed the
creation of a flag lot and varied the width of the flag lot stem to less than 30
feet. The final site plan includes a 24-foot access easement which represents
the historic driveway on the site.
B. The property has not previously been surveyed and no utility easements are
shown on the survey. The final survey must include easements as requested
by the City Engineering Department and utility companies having rights to
serve the area. The requisite note regarding use of those easements is
already shown on the survey. A 40-foot half right-of-way for Beloit Avenue is
dedicated with this survey.
C. Sidewalks have previously been constructed along Beloit Avenue frontage of
both lots.
D. Based on past practice, this survey is not subject to the parkland dedication
requirements since the property is zoned for industrial use.
PLAN COMMISSION ACTION – July 2, 2012
The Plan Commission unanimously agreed to forward CSM 12006-C to the City
Council with a favorable recommendation.
cc: Eric Levitt
Jay Winzenz