APPROVED
PLAN COMMISSION
September 1, 2011
Members Present: Ray Knapp, Jan Cuccia, Joe Duerre, David Wolf, Mark Mitchell, Paul Mahler, Bob Rolle
Staff present: Brian Matszko, Cedar Corp.
Recording Secretary: Sharon Weide
Others present: Jason Feyereisen, Erin Feyereisen, Jim Feyereisen, Robin Feyereisen, Theresa Barnes, Jim Marnie. Others were present who did not sign in.
Call to Order
Ray Knapp called the meeting of the Town of
AGENDA:
1. Approve Minutes;
The Plan Commission reviewed the minutes of the
August 4, 2011 meeting.
Bob Rolle
moved to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2011 Plan Commission
meeting. Jan Cuccia seconded. Motion carried.
2. CSM – James & Robin Feyereisen, CTH U;
Bryon Motszko began by saying that the applicant has
submitted a CSM for the subdivision of a 3.819 acre parcel from a larger 30
acre parcel. The proposed subdivision
would create a lot from an exclusive Ag parcel for a single-family dwelling to
be occupied by the son of the owner who farms the parcel. Because of this the project meets the
requirements for a minor subdivision as specified in ordinance 135-6.
During the concept review on July 7 it was
determined that because the dwelling would be occupied by a family member of
the owner who farmed the parcel, a farm plan would not be required at this
time. He added that the Plan Commission
requested a note be placed on the CSM indicating that this parcel would need to
be included in any farm plan should there be further subdivision of the
original 30 acre parcel in the future.
Cedar Corp. discussed this issue with the applicant's surveyor and a
note will be added to the final CSM prior to the Town Board meeting on
September 8. He finished by saying that
all of the setbacks have been met and that the proposed driveway was not
planned to be extended to the fields behind the lot.
Jason Feyereisen said that he had an appraisal and
house plans with him if the Plan Commission would like to review them.
The Plan Commission confirmed with the applicant the
size of the lot (3.819 acres) and that the setbacks were 50' from the side and
rear of the lot and 150' from the front of the lot. There was additional clarification of the procedural
processes that remain.
Jan Cuccia
moved that the Plan Commission recommend the Town Board approve the Certified
Survey Map for James & Robin Feyereisen, County Road U contingent on a note
being added to the Certified Survey Map that should the land be further
subdivided that that land would be required to be a part of the farm plan. Bob Rolle suggested that the motion read
"the original land from which this land was subdivided." Jan Cuccia accepted this suggestion. Joe Duerre seconded. Motion carried.
Ray Knapp asked that the minutes reflect that this
parcel is only available for a family member to build on. Jan Cuccia asked that the minutes reflect
that the date of the survey map considered this evening is July 25, 2011.
3. Update on
Wind Energy System Siting;
Ray Knapp reviewed that there was a subcommittee
formed to look at wind energy systems and that its schedule was determined by
the fact that the state was putting together regulations on siting requirements,
which included setbacks. This issue has been tabled at the state level
and Ray asked the commission members if they would agree that he could work
with the town attorney to update the town's moratorium to add an additional six
months. After some discussion it was
agreed that Ray would work with the town's attorney to extend the moratorium for
up to an additional year, as long as she felt that it would still be considered
a reasonable time frame.
4. Parking regulations;
Bob Rolle reported that he has reviewed the various
ordinances regulating parking in the town.
He explained that there are six ordinances with references to parking
and roads and his opinion is that some of the references may be
contradictory. He asked that a committee
consisting of himself, Charlie Macdonell and Jan Cuccia be formed to report
back with recommendations to the Plan Commission.
There was considerable discussion about whether or
not there were parking problems in the town and if additional regulations were
necessary. Jim Marnie,
Ray Knapp
moved that the Plan Commission put together a committee consisting of Jan
Cuccia, Charlie Macdonell, and Bob Rolle to look at the town's roadway and
parking regulations and come back with recommendations to the Plan Commission
at the November 2011 meeting on parking in the roadway and right of way. Jan Cuccia seconded. Motion carried.
5. Building Permits/Utility Permits;
Building permits were reviewed. The following utility permits were presented
for approval:
Permit # Applicant Address Project
Ray Knapp
moved the Plan Commission recommend
approval by the Town Board of utility permits numbered U11-008, 009, 010, 111
for St. Croix Gas. Bob Rolle
seconded. Motion carried.
6. Committee Reports & correspondence;
Bob Rolle reported that the WiDNR will be hosting a
meeting on September 27th at the
7. Adjourn;
Jan Cuccia moved
to adjourn the meeting of the September 1, 2011 Plan Commission meeting at 7:50
PM. David Wolf seconded. Motion carried.