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