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Property owners seek lot split or multi‑housing at 565 Main St W in Richmond
Summary
Rod and Lois Gertken presented two concept sketches for 565 Main St W — either a lot split or a multi‑housing development — and the Planning Commission voted to let them continue work on a concept plan after staff follow‑up on drainage, utility fees and technical engineering questions.
Rod and Lois Gertken told the Richmond Planning Commission on Aug. 22 that they are weighing two development concepts for 565 Main Street W: splitting the parcel into two lots or building multi‑housing on the site.
"They brought two different concept sketches of what they would like to do. One concept is to split the lot into two and the other is to put multi housing on the lot," the minutes record. The owners asked the city to provide fee and utility information to help their decision.
City staff advised the Gerkens to consult the Sauk River Watershed District because the river runs behind the property and may affect drainage and permitting. The minutes also note the owners were told to meet with the city engineer, Dave Blommel, to determine how water flows across the lot, what water‑line sizes would be needed for multiple units, driveway placement and length, and other technical constraints.
City Administrator Stacy Kalthoff was asked to check sewer access charge (SAC) and water access charge (WAC) fees, equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) charges and any park dedication fees and to email those figures to the property owners; the minutes do not include the amounts.
Commissioner Chuck Merten moved to allow the applicants to continue advancing the concept plan; Commissioner Chad Vogt seconded and the motion passed. The minutes record the motion and its passage but do not provide a roll‑call tally.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: the Gerkens are to pursue the technical reviews with the Sauk River Watershed District and the city engineer, and staff will supply the requested fee information. Further formal review or permit applications would be handled at subsequent meetings as the applicants refine their plans.
