Plan Commission Minutes

 

February 19, 2007

 
  1. Called to Order. The regular meeting of the Town of Sun Prairie Plan Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Roger Fetterly. Members present other than Chairman Fetterly were: Doug 'Yelk, Judy Stang, Alan Meyer, Dot Havens John Quimby and Kerman Crothers. Also present was Claudia Quick, Town Clerk

  2. Public Notice. Notice of the meeting was posted on the three Town bulletin boards on February 13th and was mailed out to applicants the day prior.

  3. Approval of the Minutes. Hearing no objections, Chairman Fetterly approved the minutes of the last meeting.

  4. Public Comment. There was no comment from the public, at first; however after all regular agenda points were taken care of Troy Statz of the Statz Brothers Farm Operation addressed the Plan Commission, Mr. Statz came in to give the Plan Commission some background on a grant that they had applied for with the government The grant would assist in the construction of an Anaerobic Digester on the large manure pit at their farm. The Digester in short, has many, many environmental benefits and no cost to the Township and Mr. Statz was seeking the Town's support of the grant request. The Plan Commission slated that we would be happy to help in that capacity.

  5. Public-Hearing on-Petition #9653 by Steve Coleman.  Applicant proposing to spot rezone 1.11 acres of a 72 acre farm from A-1 (Ex) Agriculture to A-2 (1) Agriculture to allow construction of an addition to the owners farmhouse at 2065 CTH T. One neighbor adjacent to the Coleman's property spoke in favor of the proposal.

  6. Consider and Take Action on the Coleman Petition. After discussion centering around the driveway to the rezoned parcel. Mr. Coleman explained that the drive is part of the common deed language of the concerned land owners. Member Havens made a motion to approve the petition and Chairman Fetterly seconded. Motion carried.

  7. Public Hearing on Petition #9655 by Keith and Joan Rademacher. Applicant proposing to rezone 3.992 acres of a 170.7 acre farm from A-I (Ex) Agriculture to RH-1 Rural Homes to separate the farm buildings from the rest of the farm and offer the parcel for sale at 1794 CTH T. There was no comment from the public.

  8. Consider and Take Action on the Rademacher Petition. Chairman Fetterly suggested preliminary approval reiterating that the change in zoning be to RH-I. Member Stang made a motion to approve, stipulating that a notice of restriction be placed on the deed concerning future mineral extraction. Member Quimby seconded. Motion carried.

  9. Consider and Take Action on a Preliminary Plan by Cottage Grove Development LLC Represented by John Blaska. Applicant proposing approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 69.45 acre parcel of The Oaks Golf Course, adjacent to the clubhouse, to be lighted and operate during the hours of darkness to host events which in most cases would be tented at 4740 Pierceville Rd. Mr. Blaska began discussion stating his reason for seeking the CUP is to become compliant with zoning ordinances with what is already established use of the property. Member Quimby, who is a property owner directly adjacent to the proposed area, stated that he has never had any complaints regarding noise or light pollution coming from Mr. Blaska's operation. Member Yelk made a motion to approve with limitations of 1 AM and Chairman Fetterly seconded. Member Meyers then slated that it would be more appropriate to amend the motion to

Respectfully submitted for the record; This I3th day of March, 2007

Kennan L Crothers