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TOWN OF COOPERSTOWN PLAN COMMISSION
MAY 20, 2010 PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING MINUTES
The plan commission held a public hearing on May 20,2010 at 7:00 P.M.
Pledge of allegiance. Called to order by Fred Lemens due to the fact
chairman Tom Kapinos was not present. Bruce Deadman made a motion for
Fred Lemens to be acting chairman, seconded by Bill Enz, carried 4/0.
The public hearing was to review Paul Edwin Honnef rezoning request of
1.9 acres from A3 to A1. The property is located on Cooperstown Road,
parcel # 003-004-006-005.00 (14.68 acres) part of parcel “B” CSM which
also includes parcel #003-004-005-002.00 and parcel
#003-004-007-002.00 for a total of 28.689 acres. See Honnef rezone
for all input.
Present were plan commission members Bill Enz, Dave Blakeslee, Bruce
Deadman, Fred Lemens. Absent: Tom Kapinos,.
Also in attendance: Paul and Lori Honnef, and four others,.
The reason for the request is to change zoning to allow a home
(residence) and out building/garage.
An onsite was held at 6:30 on May 3, 2010. Present were plan
commission members Bill Enz, Tom Kapinos, Dave Blakeslee, Bruce
Deadman, Fred Lemens, owner Paul Honnef.
Public input
No one spoke against the rezoning
In favor of the rezoning: Paul and Lori Honnef, Steve Honnef, One
letter in favor from Arlene Anderson
Public input closed.
The plan commission went through the rezoning question form .
The following is a summary of the planning commission discussion on
the rezoning petition:
- the rezone request is compatible with the Cooperstown 20 year
comprehensive (smart) growth book, does not alter the overall rural
character
-area is not described as prime farm land
-There are other residents in the area, approximately 15 homes
within a half mile
A motion to recommend approval for the rezoning of 1.9 acres from
A3 to A1 by , Bill Enz, seconded by Bruce Deadman, motion carried
4-0.
For: Bill Enz, Bruce Deadman, Dave Blakeslee, Fred Lemens
Absent Tom Kapinos
public hearing closed by Bill Enz, second by Bruce Deadman, carried
4/0
time 7:45 P.M.
Plan commission meeting called to order by Fred Lemens at 7:46 P.M.
approval of agenda, motion by Bill enz, second by Bruce Deadman,
carried 4/0
Approval of May 3, 2010 minutes
Motion by Dave Blakeslee to move onsite minutes to May 20th meeting
minutes, second by Bill Enz, carried 4/0
Motion by Bill Enz,to approve May 3, 2010 meeting minute, second by
Bruce Deadman, carried 4/0
Public input
Nancy Weber : described mobile home/RV that was moved into town on
concrete slab. Would like to know what standards the town has.
Comment to clarify, not on slab, is a RV, license.
Jake Jakl brought up windmills. Suggest town have a permit process
for windmills.
New business
Discussed process for rezoning request. Hand out includes application
to the clerk, fees, public date setup, etc. Suggest not using
certified mailing, look into using return receipt requested instead.
Suggest posting at three town sites a minimum of seven days before
public hearing. Date stamped and paid stamp on all copies of
application. Suggest running outline past WTA. Draft copy attached.
Old Business
Changes to chapter 8 at county. Tim Ryan from Manitowoc Planning and
Zoning said they need to meet with Bay Lakes yet. May be ready for a
presentation for August. May have a joint meeting with the town
board. Discussed possible conflict with 20 year comprehensive plan.
Work with the county to keep up with the changes.
Wind mills, Tim Ryan from Manitowoc Planning and Zoning could the
commission update on county policies. Look into the possibility of an
windmill permit ordinance at the town level. Comment on affects on
landowners, no notices of intent from windmill companies, affects on
town for utilities easements, disclosure on real estate transactions,
county windmill ordinances.
Next meeting to be set for July, depending on the availability of Tim
Ryan of Manitowoc Planning and Zoning. May be set for August if Tim
Ryan is unavailable for July’s meeting.
Agenda items: updating Chapter 8 and windmill discussion with Tim Ryan
from the county, finalize the out line for the public hearing.
Motion to adjourn by Bill Enz, second by Bruce Deadman, carried 4/0.
Time 8:36 p.m.
Minutes prior to approval
Fred Lemens -- plan commission secretary