PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
415 N. MILWAUKEE ST.
FEBRUARY 5, 2007 at 6:00 PM
UNAPPROVED/UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
1. Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by
Chairman Langmesser. Present: Langmesser, Ciesielski, Schmidt, Ranke,
Gerard, Derse, Sohr and Residents.2. Chairman Langmesser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Ciesielski motioned to approve the January 2, 2007 meeting minutes as
written, seconded by Ranke. Motion carried.4. Correspondence- None
5. Conceptual CSM- Mowka, lot located east of 30518 Mountain Ln. - Gary
Foat represented the Mowkas. Commission wants to see 2 lots as opposed to
the 3 presented. Ranke motioned to have two lots not three, seconded by
Gerard. Motion carried.6. CSM- Jensen, 8426 Big Bend Rd. - Jensen indicated that he would be
selling the current residence and 3.56 acres to his grand-daughter.
Ciesielski motioned to approve, seconded by Gerard. Motion carried.7. Variance- Plantz, 28848 Beach Dr. - Mike Kempken, Builder, indicated
that they would be fire proofing the new addition. Gerard motioned to
approve, seconded by Ciesielski. Motion carried.8. Mark Senft, Cherry Ln. - Julie Gunderson represented the Senfts'.
Gunderson noted that she does not believe a cul-de-sac "makes sense".
Gunderson indicated she would like the cul-de-sac eliminated. Langmesser
indicated that this was a condition set by Arnold Clement when Mark Senft
divided off property back in the 1990's. Gerard motioned that the
cul-de-sac stay and be the buyer's responsibility, no second. Motion dies.
Ranke motioned that the cul-de-sac stay and be the responsibility of
either the buyer or seller, seconded by Gerard. Motion carried.9. Conceptual CSM/CSM- Baranowski, 28513 E. River Bay Rd. - Dubis
indicated that he had spoke to the other applicant, Lois Pinkowski, and
had indicated to her that he needed a copy of the trust and will. To date
he had not received the requested information. Dubis will need to review
this information. Derse motioned to put this matter on the March agenda
pending a letter from Attorney Michael Dubis, seconded by Sohr. Motion
carried.10. Shore land Contract Report- Derse indicated there was one contract on
Island View Ct.11. Announcements/Discussion- None
Derse motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 PM, seconded by Gerard.
Motion carried.Respectfully Submitted,
Tina Mayer, Town Clerk
TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR WATERFORD
UNAPPROVED / UNOFFICIAL MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2007
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: Kacmarcik motioned to approve the Town Board meeting minutes dated January 8, 2007 as written, seconded by Baumgart. Motion carried.
4. Treasurer Report/Payment of Claims- Baumgart motioned to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
5. Correspondence: Chairman Langmesser noted that Jill Mitchell resigned as a member of the SE WI Fox River Commission and anyone interested in joining this commission to contact him.
- Supervisor Block read correspondence from Rick Swift regarding the Rivermoor Country Club. Mr. Swift plans to construct 250 condos and keep a nine hole golf course. Mr. Swift has already contacted the Village of Waterford about plans to annex this property into the Village.
6. Committee Reports:
a Police Dept. Report- Chief Littmann reported 694 calls and contacts for the month of January. The policed dept. received a $1000 donation from Runzheimers’. Chief requested permission to buy a 4 stroke 90 hp mercury motor that the Town is currently leasing at a cost of $3000/year. Chief noted that he has $3000 in his budget and with the donation would have to come up with $390.00. Block motioned to approve the buy-out of a 90hp mercury motor at $4390, using the $1000 donation from Runzheimer, seconded by Kacmarcik. Motion carried.
b Waterways Committee- Bob Hardy indicated that there was nothing new to report. Ted Derse reported that the Towns of Burlington, Dover and Norway and Dane County all passed ordinances banning phosphorus in fertilizers, noting that the Town passed their ordinance over 2 years again and thanked the Board.
c Park- Langmesser indicated that 12-14 trees will be planted this spring at the station II park.
d Road Dept. – Langmesser reported that the Town was ahead of the “game” with the warm weather in terms of salt and plowing but current weather conditions have not been as kind.
e Town Planning Recommendations-
§ CSM Mowka, lot located east of 305818 Mountain Ln. – Applicant contacted the Clerk’s office requesting to be postponed because the builder she wanted to look at the property was unable to do so. Gauerke motioned to postpone the matter until the March planning commission meeting, seconded by Block. Vote taken: 4 in favor, 1 opposed (Kacmarcik) Motion carried.
§ CSM- Jensen, 8426 Big Bend Rd. - Gauerke motioned to accept Planning approval, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
§ Variance- Plantz, 28848 Beach Dr. - Gauerke motioned to accept Planning approval, seconded by Kacmarcik. Motion carried.
§ Mark Senft- Julie Gunderson, ReMax 100, represented the Senfts’. Julie indicated that this parcel would still need to be rezoned as it is currently zoned Ag. She also reiterated that she sees no need for the cul-de-sac and would rather have this condition eliminated. Gauerke motioned to accept Planning approval, seconded by Baumgart. Baumgart indicated that he would like to have the motion include a contingency that the buyer receiving approval to build on the property. Baumgart motioned to amend the original motion to include contingent on buyer receiving approval to build on said property, seconded by Block. Motion carried. Gauerke motioned that the cul-de-sac stay and be the responsibility of either the buyer or seller and contingent on buyer receiving approval to build on said property, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
§ Conceptual Plans/CSM- Baranowski, 28513 E. River Bay Rd.- No action
7. Old Business:
(a) Rezone- Hrouda, 5941 S. Loomis Rd. - Elaine Eekes, Hostak, attorney with Hostak, Henzel and Bichler, represented Jeff Hrouda who was also in attendance. Atty. Eekes indicated that the parcel could remain A-1 and Jeff could apply for a conditional use permit. This would allow Mr. Hrouda to divide his 20 acre parcel into lots at least 5 acres in size, allowing Mr. Hrouda the three lots that he would like. Mr. Hrouda was also willing to deed restrict to no further land divisions. Dubis questioned atty. Eekes if the applicant was seeking a formal request or strictly feedback from the Board. She indicated feedback and not looking for a specific vote. Baumgart noted that A-4 would allow for 2 lots, mini-farms. Hrouda noted that County was not receptive to this zoning. Atty. Eekes reported that Hrouda lacks enough frontage for A-4. Langmesser indicated that he would consider A-4. Gauerke Hrouda indicated that the parcel could remain A-1 and he would only request two lots and deed restrict to no further land divisions. Dubis noted that essentially there were two illegal land divisions, Hrouda’s and Oren Miller’s, who was not in attendance nor represented by Atty. Eekes. Dubis noted that he was been speaking with Miller’s attorney and although there has been no formal agreement the CSM fee would be paid as well as a fine. Dubis also questioned if Hrouda would be willing to sign an affidavit indicating that he had no prior knowledge of this illegal land division, Hrouda indicated that he would. Kacmarcik indicated that she would consider A-1, two lots. Block would consider A-1 and two lots but would prefer A-4. Gauerke indicated the same but would prefer A-4 because of the A-1 provision for family members.
8. New Business:
(a) Resolution relating to Mute Swan Election Referendum- Langmesser motioned to approve the resolution for the April 3, 2007 election, seconded by Block. Motion carried.
(b) Ordinance regarding fee schedule- Langmesser noted that other municipalities are higher. Gauerke and Baumgart to review with Atty. Dubis.
(c) Class A liquor license application- Grebe’s One Stop- Langmesser motioned to approve, seconded by Kacmarcik. Motion carried.
Forthcoming events- Dave Hendrix, 8524 Fox River Rd. - noted that the Town of Norway charges impact fees on all lots, including existing lots.
Block motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 PM, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Mayer, Town Clerk
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