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Mary A. Kacmarcik

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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
415 N. MILWAUKEE ST.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 at 6:00 PM APPROVED/OFFICIAL MINUTES

Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman Langmesser.
Present: Langmesser, Ciesielski, Ranke, Sohr, Schmidt, Eliopul, Atty. Dubis, Greivell and Residents.
Chairman Langmesser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ciesielski motioned to approve the August 4, 2003 minutes, seconded by Ranke. Motion carried.
Correspondence- None

1. CSM- Hoppe, 33701 Hill Valley Rd. - Greg Hoppe, son, indicated that he intended to build on the acre and remain. Hoppe also voluntarily deed restricted to single family residence and no further land divisions. Ranke motioned to approve with the restrictions, seconded by Schmidt. Motion carried.

2. CSM- Peterson, 7020 Idlewood Ct. - Peterson stated that he would like to move the existing residence to the back lot and construct a new residence on the front lot. Langmesser reiterated that lot 2 would not have access to the lake unless Peterson gave a walking easement . Peterson indicated that he understood that. Friemark stated that John Shattner had expressed some concerns over this division. Sohr motioned to defer to Racine County, seconded by Ciesielski. Motion carried.

3. CSM- Paynter, 34001 Hill Valley Rd. - Dave Paynter, son, wanted to divide 10 acres from his father s +-35 acre A-1 farm. Dave voluntarily deed restricted to no further land divisions and single family residence. Sohr motioned to approve with restrictions, seconded by Ciesielski. Motion carried.

4. Conditional Use- Mahan/Roe, 28837 Beach Dr. - Roe indicated that this would be a 10 x40 patio (paver rocks) with no plans for music, beer garden or signage. Krystal Friemark indicated that this is an allowable use in B-6 zoning. Supervisor Luick, 28904 Beach Dr., presented a petition with 24 signatures in opposition to this use. Some of the neighbors are concerned with excessive noise, property values, proximity to private residences, additional traffic & limited parking. Leroy Zierath, 6628 Canal Ln. showed pictures to the commissioners that illustrated the concerns. Dubis again stated that this was an allowable use under county zoning which the town of Waterford has. Sohr motioned to lay over to Racine County, seconded by Ciesielski. Motion carried.

5. Informal discussion- Concept rezone, Storm, 32305 Territorial Dr. - Russell Storm, Son, indicated that a potential buyer approached his father wanting to buy approx. 10 acres of the approx. 117 acre farm. Commissioners did not seem responsive to the idea. Property is zoned A-1.

6. Informal discussion- Sommer/Jahnke & Jahnke, corner of Raab and Halverson- Freimark indicated that the land use plan does allow for low density development. Some of the 20 acres is primary environmental corridor and a small amount indicated as other . Property is zoned A-2 there for would not need a rezone. Commissioners were responsive to the concept.

7. Amend ordinance 9.07(c) (a) (b) - Greivell indicated that the ordinance as written does not state detached garage. Sohr motioned to have Dubis change the verbiage to read detached, seconded by Ranke. Motion carried.

8. Shoreland Contract Report- Greivell indicated that there was one new construction. Announcements or discussions: Dick Kosut stated that he was newly elected to the WWMD and was in charge of monitoring silt fencing. Wanted shorelands and plans given to him. Greivell stated that Kosut could come to his office as he has done in the past. Langmesser stated that if an incident should arise and Greivell is not available to contact the police department.

Schmidt motioned to adjourn at 7:20 PM, seconded by Sohr. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted, Tina Mayer, Town Clerk

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.

3. Printed Minutes: Luick motioned to approve the minutes dated August 11, 2003, seconded by Baumgart. Motion carried.

4. Treasurer Report/Payment of Claims- Langmesser read the treasurer s report. Baumgart motioned to approve the claims as presented, seconded by Luick. Motion carried.

5. Bob Carlson introduced himself as the new sheriff by appointment and that he intends to run for election of this office in 2006. Board welcomed Carlson.

6. Correspondence: Langmesser read letter from Roger Springman indicating that the Town had received a grant for a Household Hazardous Waste clean up. Clerk indicated that the date would be Saturday, October 11th from 9-2pm at the Town Dump site.

a. Police Dept. Report- Littmann stated there were 611 contacts for the month of August. Langmesser stated that a resident expressed concerns over speeding in the 4100 block of Riverside. Discussion followed. Police dept. will set up patrol.

b. Waterways Committee- Bluemel announced that he submitted the committee s budget.

c. TVFD- Miller addressed the hydrant issues in the Town. Dubis to review developer s agreements regarding maintenance of these hydrants. Miller requested that should the fire dept. be involved in this issue that they are reimbursed as they do not have the additional funding. Miller also apologized to the board and residents for representatives not attending the last 2 board meetings. He stated that this was due to the fund raiser that ultimately raised $35,000. Fire dept. Is also training for SCUBA divers, both dept. personnel and residents. Would like to board to draft a letter of support for a county wide dive team.

d. Park- Gauerke reported that Ken Hinz and he met with Dave Howard, WE Energies, about an estimate for power to the diamonds and concession stand. As of this date, no estimates have arrived. The park sign is up on hwy. 164 and there are plans in the works for a volleyball court and soccer/football uprights. Gauerke thanked the DPW for all their work.

e. Road Dept. Langmesser reported that a lot of road work is being done. Langmesser reported that he received a message that Bayview Dr. was in need of repair. He drove out there and investigated. He requested that the board allow $10,776 to scratch and overlay Bayview, Pleasant View and 100 of Sunny Lane. Gauerke motioned to approve this expenditure, seconded by Block. Motion carried. Town does have money in the budget. Langmesser also stated that rather than the public complain in public (restaurants, Pick N Save, etc.) call the board and they are able to investigate.

(a) Ordinance relating to debris- Bill Miller stated that the clean up should fall onto the resident or their construction company. Langmesser motioned to approve, seconded by Luick. Vote taken: 4 in favor, 1 opposed (Block) Motion carried.

(b) Relinquishment of unneeded roadway- Dubis reported that information needed from the Town surveyor has not yet arrived. This would be no cost to the Town. Langmesser motioned to postpone until the next duly noticed meeting, seconded by Luick. Motion carried.

(c) Use of non-phosphate fertilizers- Paul Beyerl reported that the water has an extremely high level of phosphate. Would like to see a town wide ban on fertilizers with phosphate. Ted Derse, Waterford Waterways Management District, stated that Dane County is reviewing a county wide ban. This would not be applicable to agricultural. Langmesser motioned to postpone until further information is received, seconded by Block. Motion carried.

(d) Bartender Licenses- Luick motioned to approve license for Thad Treffinger, seconded by Baumgart. Motion carried.

(e) Trick or Treat hours- Langmesser motioned to set hours for October 31, 2003 5-7pm, seconded by Block. Vote taken: 4 in favor, 1 opposed (Baumgart). Motion carried.

Paul Beyerl reported that the annual CAUSE clean up is September 13, 2003. Luick stated that the police dept. has had complaints of boats getting stuck so they should be careful. Beyerl would also like signs to be posted stating that there needs to be adult supervision on outlots. Board stated that they could investigate but that there is so many outlots that is would be next to impossible to enforce.

Luick motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 PM, seconded by Gauerke. Motion carried.