TITLE:  Town of Berry Plan Commission Meeting Minutes

DATE: June 2, 2008

TIME:  7:30 – 8:15 p.m.

PLACE:  Town Hall, 9046 State Road 19, Mazomanie, WI 53560

POSTINGS:  DH Repair, Town Hall, Festge Park

 

I.  CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.  Members present: Anthony Varda,

Alex Gemrich, Chad Weberg, Jim Laubmeier and Carl Evert.  Also present Clerk/Treasurer Brenda Kahl.

 

II.  APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 5, 2008

Motion Weberg/Laubmeier to approve the May 5, 2008 minutes.  Motion carried. 

Vote 5-0 

 

III.  PUBLIC COMMENTS:  You may address the Committee on any item not on the agenda.  A discussion item may be placed on a future agenda.  Public comment may be heard on any agenda item marked with an asterisk (*) or at the discretion of the Town Chair.

*Tim Henneman questioned if the Town was notified of the June 4, 2008 Village of Cross Plains walk thru of the proposed development on Brewery Road.

*Paul Knopp informed the Commission that he opposes a 50 foot right-of-way along State Road 19.

*Chris Upper asked if Plan Commission members who are owners of property on State Road 19 excuse themselves from discussion and action.  Anthony Varda replied because the Plan Commission is only advisory it doesn’t have the power to make decisions so they don’t have to excuse themselves but board members do.  Chris Upper also commented that the Commission ask the County Zoning Department to keep the right-of-way of State Road 19 across the Town of Berry at 66 feet and not ask for the additional easement.

*Karen Upper commented on the State Road 19 setback.

 

IV. APPROVE/DISAPPROVE/ACTION/DISCUSSION

A.  *(2008-6)  Paul & Hali Cardis, 5877 Whippoorwill Road, rezone 23 acres from A1-ex

to A-2 and A-2(2).  Lot 1 to A-2 and Lot 2 to A-2(2)      

Motion Varda/Gemrich to recommend approval of Paul & Hali Cardis rezone of 23 acres from A1-ex to A-2 and A-2(2) with the condition that the lots have a shared driveway.  Motion carried.  Vote 5-0

 

B.  *(2007-9)  Fred Lubcke, 5632 Schuman Road, driveway permit application 

Motion Varda/Evert to recommend approval of Fred Lubcke’s driveway permit application.  Motion carried.  Vote 5-0

 

C.  *(2008-7)  John Stoppleworth, Scherbel Road, driveway permit application

Motion Varda/Gemrich to recommend approval of John Stoppleworth’s driveway permit application.  Motion carried.  Vote 5-0

 

 

V.  DISCUSS/ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION SECTION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Motion Varda/Weberg to update the Implement section of the Comprehensive Plan at modification time of plan.  Motion carried.  Vote 5-0

 

 

VI.  CELL TOWER GUIDELINES

Motion Varda/Laubmeier that the Town’s cell tower guidelines will be translated into the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan if no superseding Federal law prohibits it.  Motion carried.  Vote 5-0

 

VII.  RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UPDATING TOWN PLAN

No action taken.

 

VIII.  DISCUSS/ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION OF TOWN POSITION AS TO COUNTY REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGHWAY 19 RIGHT-OF-WAY EXPANSION

Discussion of current re-zoning procedure whereby the County requires property owners along Highway 19 to dedicate more right-of-way, increasing the right-of-way to 50 feet on center, from 33 feet on center, as a condition of approval for rezoning by the County.

Motion Gemrich/Laubmeier to recommend a policy decision to keep the 66 foot right-of-way along Highway 19.  Motion carried.  Vote 4-1.  In favor: Gemrich, Laubmeier, Weberg, Evert   Opposed: Varda

 

IX.  ADJOURN

Motion Laubmeier/Varda to adjourn until the next regular meeting or the call of the Chair.  Motion carried.  5-0