PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
415 N. MILWAUKEE ST.
NOVEMBER 6, 2006 at 6:00 PM
APPROVED/OFFICIAL MINUTES
1. Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Langmesser. Present: Langmesser, Ciesielski, Schmidt, Gerard, Derse, Sohr, and Residents. Ranke was excused.
2. Chairman Langmesser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Ciesielski motioned to approve the October 2, 2006 regular meeting and special meeting minutes as written, seconded by Derse. Motion carried.
4. Correspondence- None
5. CSM- Rouse, 32742 Sunburst Ct.- Dubis announced that he could not find any records indicating the property was ever 2 lots. Applicant stated that she had a survey from 1977 and handed it to Dubis. Dubis stated that the survey does not necessarily mean that it had been two lots. Dubis recommended a recorded deed be brought in. Dubis also stated that the proposed CSM does seem to fall with in the parameters of the Land Use Plan, but the applicant would be creating the smallest lots in the area. Larry Gabrysiak, 32747 Sunburst Ct., expressed concern that the proposed division would create lots too small for the area. Sohr asked what the applicant intended on doing with the other lot. Rouse stated she would like to sell it. Commission stated they would like to see a recorded deed, not a survey. Gerard motioned to defer to December planning so the applicant can obtain further information, seconded by Ciesielski. Motion carried.
6. CSM- Sims, 6520 Town Line Rd. – Gary Foat explained that the applicant would like to split 5 acres off of approximately 20 acres. Dubis asked if the applicants had gotten the farm separation letter from county yet. Foat stated that they hadn’t yet. Dubis stated that he felt it should remain A1. applicant replied that she was not looking to rezone the property. Applicant and son also voluntarily deed restricted both parcels to no further land divisions. Derse motioned to approve the CSM subject to the zoning remaining A1, and both parcels be deed restricted to no further land divisions, seconded by Ciesielski. Motion carried.
7. CSM- Steenweg, 28713 Wood Dr.- Dubis stated that they still did not have the legal description. Applicant was not present. Sohr motioned to deny due to applicant’s lack of appearance, seconded by Derse. Motion carried.
8. CSM-Slak, 29748 Raab Dr.- Pete Bailey was present and stated that they were looking to split two lots. Parts of the two lots are in a conservancy area. Applicants will voluntarily deed restrict to no further land divisions. Dubis stated that the approval of the CSM does not guarantee the lots are buildable. Gerard motioned to approve the CSM subject to no further land divisions, seconded by Sohr. Motion carried.
9. CSM- Gorsline, 28541 Beach Dr.- Commission did not have any recommendations from County. Gerard motioned to defer to December Planning to get County recommendations, seconded by Sohr. Motion carried.
10. Variance- Senft, 28997 Cherry Ln.- Applicant stated that he had already been to County, and that they requested feedback from the Town. Dubis stated that he would have to do a CSM. Gerard stated that he felt an elevation study should be done due to some of the property being really low. Gerard recommended the applicant go to County and get a proposal or an opinion on what should be done. Mike Brill, 28911 Cherry Ln., stated that he had attended the County meeting and that he is in objection unless the new lot would not be deeded lake rights. Brill explained that when he moved there, he was told that the land in the area would not be able to be divided anymore. Brill stated that they have deeded shared lake rights and he doesn’t want any more of those rights diminished. Brill also stated the County had brought up the term “laddering” and would like that researched. Senft supplied a survey with a cul de sac and wanted to know if the Town wanted the turn-around. Dubis stated that they would still like some feedback from County. Sohr motioned to table until they receive a report from County for the CSM, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.
11. Conditional Use- Alby Materials, 32424 High Dr.- Terry Alby was present. Derse motioned to approve the conditional use for one year, seconded by Gerard. Motion carried.
12. Rezone- Grebe, 28415 N. Lake Drive- Mark Grebe stated that the address on the agenda was incorrect(29126 N. Lake Dr.) and that the address is 28415 N. Lake Dr. Grebe stated that he wants to sell the house with the business. Langmesser stated that only the station is classified as business/commercial in the Land Use Plan. Schmidt and rest of the Planning Commisson feels that granting the zoning would not be setting precedence because of the unique situation. Dubis announced that if the property is not sellable because of the road improvements, he could get compensation from the State. Dubis asked if Grebe would combine the parcels. Grebe stated that he would. Ciesielski motioned to approve the rezone with the house and the commercial building being on the same parcel of land, seconded by Gerard. Commission suggested that Grebe wait to see what the D.O.T. is going to do because he could chance loosing part of the claim if he does the rezone and combination of the parcels first. Vote taken, 4 in favor, 1 opposed (Derse). Motion carried.
13. Shore land Contract Report- Derse reported that they had received 4 shoreland contracts and that they did not see any problems.
14. Announcements/Discussion-
Schmidt motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 PM, seconded by Sohr. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted, Heather Stratton, Deputy Clerk
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR WATERFORDAPPROVED / OFFICIAL MINUTES FOR
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
5:30 PM AT TOWN HALL
Chairman Langmesser called the special meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Present were: Baumgart, Gauerke, Kacmarcik, Block and Atty. Dubis.Kacmarcik stated that she has been asked by many people what the status of the uniform numbering system is. Baumgart stated he would like a solution and suggested the Town authorize the system with the condition that the owner may take down and not replace their sign if they wish. Forkner stated that it would not be uniform then. Langmesser stated that the people that he has heard are in favor of the signs are for the wrong
reasons, not safety. Langmesser stated that he would rather use the County GPS system. Forkner stated that they would have to "outfit" 10
trucks in his fleet plus another 14 + vehicles with the GPS. Block stated that only one person had approached her in favor of the sign, all others
were against. Block stated that although 2/3 of the voters voted in favor system. Forkner expressed concern about liability to the fire and rescue
company if they cannot find an address. Kacmarcik motioned to accept the referendum, impose the $35 and have Dubis draft the ordinance. Langmesser called for a second 3 times. No second was made. Motion did not carry for lack of a second. Garrett requested that it be posted in the paper that the referendum was denied. Block stated that she does not feel that the Board was totally against it. Langmesser appointed Block and Baumgart to come up with possible ideas and bring back to the Board.Kacmarcik motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 PM, seconded by Gauerke.
Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Heather Stratton, Deputy Clerk
TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR WATERFORD
APPROVED / OFFICIAL MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2006
6:00 PM AT TOWN HALL
1. Town Board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Langmesser. Present: Gauerke, Block, Baumgart, Kacmarcik, Attorney Dubis and residents of the Town.
2. Chairman Langmesser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Printed Minutes: Baumgart motioned to approve the Town Board meeting minutes dated October 9, 2206 and the special minutes dated October 9, 2006 as written, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
4. Treasurer Report/Payment of Claims- Block motioned to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried. Langmesser read the Treasurer’s report.
5. Correspondence: None.
6. Committee Reports:
(a) Police Dept. Report- Sgt. Johnson reported 580 calls and contacts for the month of October. Kacmarcik motioned to allow the Sergeant to be in the same union as the other officers, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
(b) Waterways Committee- Bob Hardy announced the meeting on the following Saturday and that they should have the final draft of the lake management plan.
(c) Park- Langmesser announced that they will be attending the WI Towns Assoc. meeting and that he is requesting a resolution be passed to request the bill to be overturned as written for the impact fees.
(d) Road Dept. – Langmesser reported that a lot of work was being done and that they were saving the Town a lot of money by purchasing their own tarring equipment.
(e) Town Planning Recommendations-
§ CSM- Rouse, 32742 Sunburst Ct.- Item was deferred to December Planning. No action.
§ CSM- Sims, 6520 Townline Rd. – Gauerke motioned to approve subject to Planning’s recommendations and a favorable farm separation letter from County, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
§ CSM- Steenweg, 28713 Wood Dr.- Gauerke motioned to accept Planning’s recommendation for denial, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
§ CSM-Slak, 29748 Raab Dr.-Gauerke motioned to accept Planning’s recommendation for approval, seconded by Block. Gauerke stated that one of the parcels looked like it would have two different zonings. Dubis stated that there were other parcels within the Town that have different zonings. Motion carried.
§ CSM-Gorsline, 28541 Beach Dr.- Board had County’s comments. Gauerke read County’s concern with the wetland/PEC not being included on the CSM. Applicant’s sister stated that her brother did not own that portion. Dubis requested more time to review. Gauerke motioned to lay over to December planning, seconded by Block. Dubis suggested that if the applicant could not make the meetings himself that he should appoint her (his sister) P.O.A before the next meeting so she can make decisions regarding the parcel. Motion carried.
§ Variance- Senft, 28997 Cherry Ln.- No action.
§ Conditional Use- Alby Materials, 32424 High Dr.- Gauerke motioned to accept Planning’s recommendation for approval, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
§ Rezone- Grebe, 28415 N. Lake Dr.- Dubis read the letter from County stating that they were not in favor of combining the parcels. Grebe announced that the house would be coming down. Dave Hendrix, 8524 Fox River Rd., stated that he felt that businesses should be promoted in the Town even if that parcel is not planned for it in the Land Use Plan. Gauerke motioned to approve the rezone subject to the Planning recommendations, the home is to be demolished within 30 days after January 1, 2007, the parcels being combined to make one parcel and the commercial use stay a convenience station, seconded by Baumgart. Vote taken, 2 in favor, 2 opposed (Block & Kacmarcik). Motion did not carry. Board suggested that a special meeting may be set up after applicant is heard at the County.
7. Old Business:
8. New Business:
(a) Request for a volunteer to be on the Fox River Commission: Langmesser announced that he and David Shaw were stepping down from the Fox River Commission if anybody was interested.
(b) Change president name on liquor license for Tichigan Lions Club: Langmesser motioned to accept the change on the application, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(c) Golden Bay Subdivision (request for Town to assume roads within subdivision): John Voss, 28629 Sandpiper Tr. and President for Golden Bay Assoc., stated the only thing they really didn’t agree on with Crispell-Snyder’s analysis was resealing the roads. Dubis confirmed with Voss that the Golden Bay Association was responsible for any charges associated with the research for taking over the roads. Dave Hendrix, 8524 Fox River Rd., asked if there were any new subdivisions that had private roads. Dubis replied that the only subdivision that he knew of that has private roads is Blue Heron Pointe. Duane Luick, 28904 Beach Dr., expressed concern about using salt on the roads when it runs off into the ponds and then into the waterways. Voss stated that they currently use salt, but they use a minimal amount and eventually all of it runs off. Bob Hardy, 4527 Riverside Dr. and Chairman of the WWMD, stated that the WWMD objects to the Town taking over the roads until the Golden Bay Association can maintain the ponds on their own. Larry Krautkramer, 5858 Deer Rd., expressed concern with additional expenses for the Town. Voss stated that they are already taxed for the services. Block stated she would like to know how much road would be considered and what the cost effect would be on the Town. Block also stated she would like to discuss with the assessor. Gauerke and Baumgart stated that they were not in favor of at the time. No action taken, adjourned indefinitely until the applicants request again.
(d) Health Services contract: Kacmarcik motioned to approve, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(e) Multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plan: Dubis stated he would like more time to review. Block motioned to table to December Town Board, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
(f) Bartender License(s)- Kacmarcik motioned to approve the bartender’s licenses for Jennifer Voss and Deborah Tobin, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
Forthcoming events- Larry Krautkramer concerned with business being run out of their homes and pole barns being constructed without a primary residence.
Gauerke motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 PM, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Stratton, Deputy Clerk
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