PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
415 N. MILWAUKEE ST.
AUGUST 2, 2004 at 6:00 PM
UNAPPROVED/UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Langmesser. Present: Langmesser, Ciesielski, Ranke, Sohr, Eliopul, Schmidt Greivell, Atty. Dubis, and Residents.
Chairman Langmesser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ciesielski motioned to approve the July 6, 2004 minutes as written, seconded by Ranke. Motion carried. Ranke stated that residents could still apply for storm assistance until August 12, 2004.
Correspondence- None
1. Preliminary Plat (River Turn)- Legacy Development, Buena Park, Sec. 14, Town 04 N, Range 19 East (FKA Naughton Farm )- John Helding proposed his pre-plat for the north end of the Naughton property. Helding noted that he was in receipt of the
July 29, 2004 dated letter from George King, Crispell-Snyder, and those issues were being addressed. Helding would like to create 2 CSM s for the 6 lots south of the platted subdivision. Dubis noted that the ordinance speaks of division of land, not parcel. Helding also noted that Racine County seems to have problems with the 10 strip that they call spite-strip . He is currently working with Racine for this and other issues. Dubis also stated for the record that Helding has agreed to deed restrict the two 35 acre parcels. Sohr motioned to recommend approval to the Town Board with the understanding that the 6 additional parcels will be platted by separate plat consistent with the conceptual approval previously given, seconded by Ciesielski. Motion carried.2. Conceptual CSM & Conditional Use- Legacy Development, Buena Park, Sec. 14 Town 04 N, Range 19 East (FKA Naughton Farm )- Discussion regarding whether Helding would be allowed to create the CSM s. Schmidt motioned to defer to the Town Board, seconded by Ranke. Motion carried.
3. Town Level Variance- Sullivan, 4435 Waterford Dr. - Sullivan stated that the proposed garage would be 32 x24 (768sq. ft.) not the 864 sq. ft. noted on the County application. Sullivan felt razing the existing garage would create a large hole and would most likely require a guard rail to be installed. Greivell motioned to approve, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.
4. Conceptual Subdivision- Roy Kosobucki, South side of N. Lake Dr.- Kosobucki indicated that there are 9 lots proposed by lot 8 would be a park. He reported that they would like to extend Halverson Rd. (DNR access road) to a cul-de-sac between lots 3,4, 5 & 6. Dubis questioned the frontage on a public road, Kosobucki reported 150 . David & Amy Zellmer, 29113 N. Lake Dr., stated that when they brought the property from Leonard Lewins, they were told there would be no further development behind them. Amy also noted that their mound system is 900 away from their residence, the only place that would perk. Dubis stated to Kosobucki that the Town does not allow holding tanks or holding tanks that convert to a mound. Questions were raised about the CSM that created this lot. It was felt that there was to be no further land divisions. Sohr motioned to table the item, for a date not set, until minutes could be reviewed, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.
5. Discussion & possible action relating to accessory structures/garages- Langmesser stated that Supervisors Gauerke and Baumgart worked on this proposal. Ciesielski and Schmidt both expressed their concerns over the size increase on lots ½ acre or less in size. Gauerke noted that the current size is 900 sq. ft., 100 sq. ft. less than proposed. Both the Clerk and Bldg. Inspector stated that County enforces a 20% rule which would prohibit real small lots from constructing 1000 sq. ft. garages. Bob Osberg, Fowler s Bay, questioned homeowner s assoc. that restricts larger garages. It was noted that it is Associations duty to enforce their covenants and restrictions.
Shore land Contract Report- Greivell reported 2 additions and 1 foundation repair.
Announcements or discussions: Ciesielski questioned if the Town could require a security bond of builders in the event damage is done to neighboring properties. Dubis stated you could but who would enforce. Dubis will review.
Schmidt motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM, seconded by Ranke. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted, Tina Mayer, Town Clerk
TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR WATERFORD
UNAPPROVED / UNOFFICIAL MINUTES FOR AUGUST 9, 2004
6:00 PM AT TOWN HALL
1. Town Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Langmesser. Present: Gauerke, Baumgart, Luick, Block, Atty. Dubis and residents of the Town.
2. Chairman Langmesser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Printed Minutes: Luick motioned to approve the minutes as presented, dated July 12, 2004, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
4. Treasurer Report / Payment of Claims- Luick motioned to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried. Langmesser read the treasurer s report
5. Recognition of Barb Krizan & the Tichigan Fireworks Committee- The Board recognized and commends the outstanding service to this community by Barbara Krizan and her committee for the 4th of July fireworks displays.
6. Correspondence: Letter of Credit Reduction for Harmony Homes, Fowler s Bay North. Baumgart motioned to accept the reduction of $120,000 with a retainage of $130,000 as presented in the July 19, 2004 dated letter from George King, seconded by Luick. Motion carried.
7. Committee Reports:
a Police Dept. Report- Eggum reported 479 contacts for the month of July. Luick discussed the pontoon boat that was damage due to weather and the purchase of a 24 replacement pontoon.
b Waterways Committee- None- no one present.
c TVFD- Forkner reported 16 rescue and 5 fire calls for June and 9 rescue & 5 fire calls for July. He also noted that the TVFD would like to see uniform house numbers. He stated that cost would be around $25 for homes not on the water and double for those that were. This would be due to numbers on the Shoreland. Baumgart stated that we already have ordinance requiring reflective numbers on a pier.
d Park Langmesser reported that the trees were planted.
e Road Dept. Langmesser reported that most of the road work was completed.
f Town Planning Recommendations-
* Pre-Plat- River Turn, Buena Park Rd.- Gauerke noted that he had met with John Helding. Gauerke felt that by platting the two 35 acre it would prevent future developers from trying to subdivide. Attorney Bannon stated that all the lots and outlots would be deed restricted to no further divisions and the lots would be single family only. Gauerke motioned to approve subject to the following comments and consents, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
1. The 6 five acre parcels and the 2- 35 acres parcels being submitted as a preliminary plat as River s Turn, phase I at the September 2004 Planning Commission meeting
2. Move the East lot lines of lots 17 & 18 an additional 20 to the West to create an adequate walking path along the wetland
3. Outlot C (40 x208 ) to be transferred to Richard Willms and deed restricted against development. No building or piers to be allowed on this outlot. This outlot to be on the tax roll.
4. Outlots A, D, & E to be transferred to
Racine County as parkland. Ponds to be maintained and de-silted by Racine County as needed in the future.
5. Lots 17 & 18 to be deed restricted to single-family homes and against further re-division
6. General note #7 on plat stated that 30% of wooded lots can be cleared. Re-word to limit cutting to building envelope as approved by both Planning & Town Board.
7. All subdivision lots shall be approved for building by the Planning Commission & Town Board under Shoreland zoning.
8. The width of the drainage easement along the rear of lots 2-9 shall be increased from 12 to 50 for the creation of ditching or drain tile to move storm water from the pond on outlot A to the pond on outlot D.
9. The 12 walking trail (outlot B) shall be continued along the North, West and South boundaries of all phases of development.
10. Subject to Racine County Planning & Development recommendations as stated in their August 2, 2004 letter.
11. Subject to the Town engineers recommendations.
12. Subject to a 20,000 gallon water tank or its equivalent being installed for fire department use.
* Conceptual CSM- River Turn, Buena Park Rd.- No action.
* Town Level Variance- Sullivan, 4435 Waterford Dr.- Gauerke motioned to accept planning approval, seconded by Luick. Motion carried.
* Conceptual Subdivision- Roy Kosobucki, N. Lake Dr.- applicant requested to be removed from agenda at this time.
* Discussion relating to garages / accessory structures- Gauerke noted that the planning commission seemed to have concerns over the sizes for lots ½ acre or less in size. Block stated she would like to see Racine County s 20% rule some how worked into the ordinance. Gauerke to re-word the proposed changes and re-submit.
8. Old Business:
(a) Discussion & possible action relating to accessory structures/garages- already discussed under planning recommendations.
(b) Discussion of Animal Control Contract 2005-2007- Langmesser reported that Supervisor Block and he would be meeting with neighboring municipalities to discuss possible alternatives.
9. New Business:
(a) 2005 Rescue & Fire Contract- Langmesser motioned to approve the fire & rescue contract with the Village of Waterford, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
(b) Bartender Licenses- Luick motioned to approve the following bartenders licenses, seconded by Block. Motion carried. Kim Baumann, Roma's Tichigan Lake Inn and Susan Warnick, Rivermoor.
Forthcoming events- Ruth Van Heesch and her daughter Susan Van Heesch (Franklin) expressed concerns over cats running free and defecating their yard. Sgt. Eggum will meet with Ruth Van Heesch.
Luick motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Mayer, Town Clerk
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