Plan commission approves metal roof for Kettle Court East dumpster enclosure, asks contractor to compact base

Plan Commission members on July 30 approved a site‑plan amendment to add a metal roof to an existing dumpster enclosure and to extend pavement behind a building on Kettle Court East, with an engineering note that the contractor may need to compact subgrade soils before paving.

Amy Barrows summarized the request, explaining the property had previously been before the commission for a large addition and for landscaping changes, and that the applicant (MSI/John Coutts on behalf of Pinebrush LLC) now wants to add a metal roof over the dumpster enclosure and a pavement strip to improve circulation and storage. Mike Brotz of MSI told commissioners the client moved to a compactor/dock system and still needs space for cardboard bales and service access, and that the proposed pavement will provide turning and storage access.

City engineering staff recommended the contractors test and compact the subgrade where necessary before placing new pavement; the commission’s motion approving the site‑plan improvements included that recommendation. The commission approved the plan by voice vote.

Next steps: applicant to coordinate with contractors for compaction as required, apply for any trade permits if needed and proceed with the work.