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 June 7, 2004 minutes as written, seconded by Sohr. Motion carried.
Correspondence- Langmesser read from an email from David Maack, Racine Co. Emergency Management, which stated Governor Doyle requested that Racine Co. be added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration and it was added, which makes assistance available to individuals who were effected by the May storms. Langmesser gave the toll-free application number.
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 announced that he had not veered from the conceptual. Engineer for River Turn, Michelle Klappa-Sullivan, MKS Engineering, was present to answer any drainage questions. Helding announced that they were on the July agenda for Waterford Sanitary Dist. King read briefed his letter with his concerns. Helding did not receive the letter. Helding voluntarily agreed to table to August Planning. Eliopul motioned to table item until August planning, seconded by Ciesielski. Motion carried. Helding announced that Racine Co. was concerned with the 12ft. spite-strip and it decreasing the size of the 35 acre parcels a bit. Dubis suggested having the 12-ft. strip as joint ownership. Gauerke asked why the 70 acres was not shown on the plat. Helding responded that they were not being platted. Langmesser announced that he would call Racine Co. and find out their concerns.
2. Conceptual CSM & Conditional Use- Legacy Development, Buena Park, Sec. 14 Town 04 N, Range 19 East (FKA Naughton Farm )- Helding announced that he needed a conditional use for insufficient frontage for C-2 zoning. Helding also stated that Racine Co. did not have a problem with the CSM s for the 6 lots and 1 outlot. Helding stated he may sell the outlot, Ranke showed interest in purchasing. George King announced that he had major access problems for the lots on the hill and wants a sight review for accessing the lots. King recommended an access road to get the driveways off the hill. Helding stated he would have the road surveyed for sight review. Sohr motioned to table until August planning, seconded by Eliopul. Helding asked Commission to know ASAP if he should plat instead of doing CSM s. Dubis stated he would know in a week. Motion carried.
3. Final Plat- Golden Meadow s #3, North Lake Drive- John Stigler stated that they had received approval from Racine County. Stigler reported that they made the requested changes from Crispell-Snyder and that the changes were shown on the new plat. King stated there were still issues on the construction plans. Stigler stated they did revise the construction plans, but King must not have received them yet. King also stated he did not receive the plans, so he did not have time to review. Ranke motioned to defer to July 12th Town Board, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.
4. Revisiting Pier Permit - Johnson, 6437 N. Tichigan Rd.- Dubis announced a written notice should be sent to all parties involved notifying them of a public hearing on 7/12/04. Supervisor Luick stated that he looked at the property and the pier was staked out in front of the Jolly property.
5. Town level variance- Burazin, 28515 Fowler s Bay Dr.- Burazin stated that they wanted to build an attached garage to the house when they have 2 existing barns and are on less than 3 acres. Ranke asked if the barns were original. Burazin stated that they were and they were in really good shape, but they can not fit vehicles in them. Burazin stated they did not want to remove the barns because they were in such good condition. Schmidt asked how large the Burazin property was. Burazin replied that it was 2.64 acres. Ciesielski motioned to approve, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.
6. Town level variance- Strasser, 28425 Melody Ln.- Ciesielski confirmed there was other large buildings in the area. Strasser stated that he owned all the land that would be surrounding the garage. Sohr asked why he needed the garage. Strasser responded that he needed it for his cars, boats and snowmobiles. Dubis asked if they could combine one of the lots. Strasser stated they didn t mind combining the lots if it didn t change the tax value. Greivell stated he preferred the Strassers not combine lots because they would be combining commercial with residential and he wasn t sure how he would handle the permits. Ciesielski amended their motions to approve the oversized garage if lots are combined. Motion carried.
7. Variance- McIntyre, 8318 Caldwell Rd., Construct a 25 x36 garage & roof alteration to convert a school building to a residence at 8318 Caldwell, variance also requested as the cost of the proposed addition/roof alteration will exceed 50% of the fair market value of the existing nonconforming structure- McIntyre stated they were going to be acquiring about a ½ acre more from the Pattersons. Sohr stated that she liked the idea of converting yet preserving the school. Sohr motioned to approve, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.
Shore land Contract Report- Commission reviewed report.
Announcements or discussions: Dubis announced that the Village of Mukwonago was served with papers for the annexations. Rank announced that he was at the County Board hearing regarding the old Naughton farm and that County was portraying that they wanted to see the 75 acres of farm land stay intact.
Schmidt motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM, seconded by Ranke. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Heather Stratton, Deputy Clerk
TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR WATERFORD
APPROVED/OFFICIAL MINUTES FOR JULY 12, 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 June 14, 2004, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
4. Treasurer Report/Payment of Claims- Luick motioned to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Block. Motion carried. Langmesser read the treasurer s report
5. Discussion Related to Election Officials- Langmesser announced that the Town was in need of election officials. Langmesser suggested raising the pay for election officials from $7 hourly to $10 hourly for the presidential election only. Baumgart motioned to raise the election official s pay from $7 per hour to &10 per hour for the presidential election, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
6. Correspondence: Langmesser read thank you card from Tichigan Fireworks. All board members commented on how good the fireworks were and congratulated Barb Krizan (not in attendance). Baumgart motioned to have a resolution drafted recognizing Krizan s abilities, seconded by Luick. Motion carried. Baumgart will draft resolution.
7. Revised Final Plat-Golden Meadows #3- Langmesser announced that Crispell-Snyder conditionally approved the plan. Gauerke clarified that Harmony Homes was not the developer like it stated on the bottom of the plat. Stigler replied that it was a mistake and that Sommer Investments, LLC was the developer. Gauerke asked about the drainage. Stigler announced that the drainage plan shown was the recommendation of George King of Crispell-Snyder. Gauerke asked about a storm water drainage plan being done. Stigler responded that he was working on it with County and King. Gauerke asked if Stigler had been working with the Tichigan Fire Dept. Stigler stated that they had. Gauerke asked if there was going to be acceleration and deceleration lanes on North Lake Drive. Stigler stated that they will, and that they were in the construction plans. Dubis asked if there was going to be a homeowners association. Stigler replied that they will and it will be a separate association than the other Golden Meadow s association. Discussion took place on insuring the easement/walkway to get to the park. Langmesser motioned to conditionally approve subject to the comments of George King s letter from 7/9/04 along with any/all other comments or suggestions and approvals King may make including, but not limited to the construction plans, subject to the town attorney s approval of the developers agreement, subject to the payment of all administrative and site fees, subject to Tichigan Fire Dept. review(not approval), and subject to Waterford Sanitary Dist. entering into a developers agreement with the developer, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
8. Committee Reports:
a Police Dept. Report- Littmann reported 560 contacts for the month of June. Chief reported that there had been an incident on the water when a boat carrying a grandfather and two children capsized. Chief stated a young boy from shore witnessed the incident and rescued all three occupants. Chief requested that an award be given to the child. Luick motioned to give an award to Alex Vjvodich, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
b Waterways Committee- Bill Gerard requested the town board s backing and approval in writing and also consider paying half of the expense for the management study. The town board stated that they didn t think it would be possible to budget any extra money. Dubis asked if it was an ordinance or a study. Gerard responded that it was a study that can be changed into an ordinance. Dubis stated the board would not have a problem with the study but it couldn t guarantee approval of the ordinance. Langmesser motioned to support the creation of the management study and have a letter drawn up stating the support, seconded by Block. Motion carried. Luick asked if WWMD was going to ask for funds at budget time. Gerard stated that if the town did not contribute, WWMD would have to pay it all. Block stated she felt the study was a good idea due to storm water drainage being a big concern in the town.
c TVFD- Forkner stated he did not have a call list, but reported that the department was starting a recruitment mailing. Forkner asked about the letter that was submitted regarding the emergency siren systems. Langmesser replied that it had been given thought, but he did not know where the funds would come. Littmann stated that he had called David Maack from Racine Co. Emergency and he reported that there were no funds available. Forkner stated he would at least like to see a plan and only purchase one at a time.
d Park Gauerke announced that the trees were planted and the second parking lot was repaved at no cost.
e Road Dept. Langmesser reported that mostly striping and patching was left to do.
f Town Planning Recommendations-
* Pre-Plat- River Turn, Buena Park Rd.- Planning tabled.
* Conceptual CSM- River Turn, Buena Park Rd.- Planning tabled. Dubis stated he looked at the ordinance and thinks everything should be platted, not CSM s. Gauerke stated he would like to see all parcels included in the plat.
* Final Plat- Golden Meadow s #3, North Lake Drive- Separate line item on agenda.
* Revisit pier permit- Johnson, 6437 N. Tichigan Rd.- Bill Cook, new owner, wanted to know why item could not be discussed. Dubis replied that it was to be a public hearing and neighbors had to be properly noticed. Public hearing set for Saturday, July 24th at 8:00 AM. Block requested from applicant that plans be dropped off before the meeting so the board can review.
* Town level variance- Burazin, 28515 Fowler s Bay Dr.- Gauerke motioned to accept Planning s recommendation for approval, seconded by Baumgart. Motion carried.
* Town level variance- Strasser, 28425 Melody Ln.- Gauerke motioned to Planning s recommendation for approval contingent upon the existing 20 x22 garage being taken down, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
* Variance- McIntyre, 8318 Caldwell Rd.- Gauerke motioned to accept Planning s recommendation for approval, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
9. Old Business:
(a) Discussion of Animal Control Contract 2005-2007- Block announced the proposal for the new contract was increasing by 90%. Block stated the town should look into alternate means. Block stated she had spoken to other municipalities and they want other solutions, and possibly joint solutions. Block asked Dubis about mandate. Dubis replied that he did not find any mandate that the town had to go with Countryside. Block will research further.
(b) Temporary Class B- Golden Arrow Bow hunters- Luick motioned to approve the temporary class B, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(c) Further discussion of possible ordinance relating to dirt bikes, go-carts, etc.- Luick stated he looked into the state statutes and they have regulations that local jurisdictions have the ability to enforce. Luick stated he did not feel any special ordinance was needed at the time.
10. New Business:
(a) Carol Hoppe- 33701 Hill Valley Rd.- Limited Special Event- Hoppe showed the town board a diagram showing 100 campsites. Hoppe requested camping for July 23 25 and August 6 9 for the Dave Matthews Band and the Dead Heads. Baumgart asked applicant what had changed with her permit requests for the state and county. Hoppe stated she was starting with the town and then going to the state and county. Hoppe stated there was a maximum of 6 people per site. Baumgart confirmed with Hoppe that if the town did approve, she couldn t get her permit if either state or county does not approve. Hoppe replied that he was correct. Gauerke read letter dated May 5, 2004 from Racine Co. voting against the camping. Hoppe stated that she had downsized since that meeting. Block asked what was being done to alleviate temporary status. Hoppe responded that she was working on rezoning at the county level. Luick stated the town did not have proof of the injunction being settled. Gauerke read past minutes regarding Hoppe s camping requests. Gauerke highlighted County s comment stating they were not going to give Hoppe any more temporary camping. Dubis informed Hoppe that the town s ordinances had changed and that Hoppe would have to comply with them if approved. Hoppe stated that she would not comply with the ordinance for the number of campsites that she wanted. Gauerke highlighted other letters from the state and county. Luick motioned to deny based on applicant not having state or county approval, for reasons stated in the documents read by Gauerke, applicant stating at the time she was not able to comply with the town ordinance, no plans were submitted or neighbors notified and a possible injunction still being in affect, seconded by Gauerke. Vote taken: 4 in favor, 1 opposed (Baumgart). Motion carried.
(b) Discussion relating to accessory structures/garages- Langmesser asked Dubis to review the accessory structure/garage ordinance. Langmesser stated he felt it was too restrictive. Dubis asked for assistance from Baumgart and Gauerke.
(c) Bartender Licenses- Luick motioned to approve the following bartenders licenses, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
CINDY KLAWES, DENISE KUJAWA - CHARLIE S PUB & GRILL
MARGARET DILGER - VARIOUS
GARY KLEVEN, DOOLEY S
ELAINE KLEVEN, DOOLEY S / UNCLE DALE S
STEPHANIE SCHULER, DOOLEY S
DANIEL BUJANOVICH, RIVERMOOR C.C.
Forthcoming events- Larry Gabrzyiak, Sunburst Ct., notified board that Himebauchs are to restore the land by Sept. 30th, but they have not started yet. Would like town to draft a letter to county to get it moving along.
Dubis announced that the Village of Mukwonago had been served papers.
Luick motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Stratton, Deputy Clerk
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