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January 4, 2006 PLAN COMMISSION

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TOWN OF GRAFTON
PLAN COMMISSION
January 4, 2006
UNofficial Minutes
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Chairman Bartel called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
B. Pledge to the Flag
C. Present:
Chairman Lester A. Bartel, Jr.
Commissioner Bob Clapper
Commissioner Mike Ansay
Commissioner Lyle Sperber
Commissioner Karron Stockwell
Commissioner Bob Wolf
Commissioner Lou Hefle
Alt. Commissioner Craig Butler
Town Clerk Wendy Weeks
Administrative Assistant Lila Schwan
Town Engineer Kevin Kimmes
Building Inspector Rick Fellenz

II. PLEDGE TO FLAG
III. CLERK’S ASSURANCE THAT MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED
Town Clerk Wendy Weeks assured that the Agenda was properly noticed
IV. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
V. REVIEW AND APPROVE PREVIOUS MINUTES
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Marko & Jane Musich-Family Farm Center/Curling Club- Discussion and possible action
concerning a conditional use permit for the Family Farm Center/Curling Club.
1. Engineer Kevin Kimmes reported that this is an application to revise the existing
Conditional Use Permit, specifically increased hours, participants, and a new facility
with curling activities. This application does not include any restaurant uses beyond
the existing allowable sale of food in the deli.
a. The proposed addition is 28,850 square feet, barn style building, with a 35 ft
tower added to the existing admission barn. The majority of the area will be
the ice arena, with locker rooms, a sitting area, and a private bar with potential
dining area and restrooms.
b. Applicant is building a dedicated right of way from HWY W in to a temporary
cul-de-sac which is part of a yet to be finalized CSM.
c. The parking lot will be paved with additional gravel parking lot on the north
side of the building. There is also an entrance for in and out, and a proposed
bus drop off lane.
d. The minimum parking requirement is 70 spaces and maximum is 216 spaces.
e. Engineering is recommending approval with revisiting the parking in one year
f. Requirements for driveway width and highway access have been met, and
the County has said an acceleration and deceleration lane would need to be
provided.
g. The number of trips generated will be 120 to 150 trips per day average, an
equivalent of 12 homes.
2. Town Planner Jamie Rybarczyk reported the west and east elevation should include
more architectural detail such as a stone base, possibly signage, and lighting.
Landscaping is sufficient.
3. ACTION: Commissioner Ansay motioned to accept the conditional use
including the amendment which provides the area of special events have a
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limit of 200 people, the parking issue be reviewed in one year along with
stacking lanes and other safety elements of the property. Commissioner Wolf
seconded.
a. Commissioner Wolf clarified that item #5 of the Town Engineer’s CUP Report-
Proposed Motion- should not state “as required by Town Code”, but should
state as required by Port Washington Road District.
b. Engineer Kimmes clarified that item #3 of the Town Engineer’s CUP Report -
Proposed Motion should state Year Round Hours of Operation and not “April
2 through December 31“
c. Commissioner Clapper questioned revisitation regarding safety issues every
five years.
d. Commissioner Wolf commented that the Town, if there is any violation, is able
to call applicant in for review.
e. Engineer Kimmes spoke to restrictions: Item 3, striking dates – Item 5, strike
Town Code and insert Pt Road District – Add item that tracking and access
issues to be addressed to staff. Maximum attendees 210 for special events.
Review of parking safety issues as requested by Planning Commission.
4. ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Ansay that the Building
Inspector issue a Conditional Use permit subject to Engineer’s punch list as
amended at the meeting subject to payment of all fees, seconded by
Commissioner Wolf. Motion carries 6-0.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Primecast Advertising - Tom Lubner Agent – WOW Logistics, 2091 CTY W
1. Building Inspector Rick Fellenz recommended approval of the sign presented as it
meets the criteria of the Sign Permit Code.
2. Commissioner Stockwell commented that the sign needed to look more attractive,
etc shading, like existing signs.
3. ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Stockwell to deny the
application and to come back with eye appeal, seconded by Commissioner
Wolf. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Discussion ensued that the purpose of the denial was not to deny the sign but to
redirect the applicant to make a proper application for review. The Commission gave
direction on what they were looking to accomplish.
B. Carpets Galore –1542 Port Washington Road- Discussion and possible action concerning a
sign permit.
1. Building Inspector Fellenz recommended approval of this sign application subject to
placement of sign on property.
2. ACTION: Commissioner Stockwell motioned to approve the sign permit,
seconded by Commissioner Wolf. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. ADVISORY DISCUSSIONS.
A. Lee & Tanya Lee/Michael Minor – Discussion and possible action concerning a restaurant at
1206 Lakefield Rd., Tax Key #06-030-16-002.00
1. Commissioner Stockwell and Clapper stepped down from the Commission and will
abstain from any and all discussion and action due to a business conflict.
2. Commissioner Butler stepped up to his seat on the Commission.
3. Engineer Kimmes informed Commissioners that this did come for a rezone
application and the rezoning was denied due to the lot area did not meet the Pt Road
District requirements.
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4. Applicant is looking for surety before purchasing the property and taking the steps for
rezoning the restaurant. Applicant presented three site plan options.
5. Rezoning will be from residential to Pt Road District.
6. Access has been asked to be as far north as possible by the County to try and get
away from the intersection of Lakefield and Pt Rd.,
7. The existing building does not conform with the setback distance from Lakefield, so it
can not be added on at all to the south, any additions would have to be to the north
and west. There is concern regarding the parking lot and turn around area.
8. Applicant is looking for feedback on the restaurant and options. Restaurant is an
accepted use, (A conditional Use). Lees are looking for a sit down type restaurant,
lower number of tables, not a large restaurant, and a small additional business such
as travel agency, hair salon, etc.
9. The Zoning Board of Appeals would handle the Plan Commission’s recommendation
on type of zoning, and would have to come back the Plan Commission.
10. The parking lot is an issue that needs to be addressed by the County as both are
county trunks. Town has no jurisdiction over these roads or issuance of access.
11. Engineer would like to see a traffic impact on the turning movements to this property.
12. If applicant wants to go forward, they apply to Zoning Board of Appeals, and then
Zoning Board of Appeals make recommendation to the Board, who will act on the
rezone.
13. Commissioners Stockwell and Clapper rejoined the Commission, Commissioner
Butler stepped down.
IX. RESIDENT CORRESPONDENCE/PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
CONCERNING ANY RESIDENT CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED.
A. No one wished to address the Commission.
X. TOWN STAFF UPDATES
A. River Forest LLC- Scope of Services
1. Town Engineer Kimmes spoke to the land division along County Rd O to the
Milwaukee River.
2. Applicants are looking at some code revisions, and the Town Engineer advised that
the Board was in favor of such an investigation. Applicant has asked that we enter
some kind of contract with the applicant and Town. They would pay for services
connected to the code revisions which would be done by Town staff in a contract
between PDI, Bonestroo and the Town.
3. Commissioner Ansay wanted a disclaimer that this doesn’t bind anybody that it is
going to be in favor of one or the other.
4. Engineer Kimmes reported some revisions proposed by River Forest.
a. Reduction in the minimum tract size eligibility requirement for the RCDO
district (currently 35 acres).
b. Option for escrow via some formula for the Town to have a fund for
purchasing open space or development rights in other places.
c. Language to investigate a bonus ratio that would accommodate the
construction of townhouse/condos.
5. In the contract there would be a joint meeting of all three bodies., the Plan
Commission, Town Board and Open Space Committee. Engineer Kimmes will have
a contract to be voted on and an agreement, 1) an agreement between River Forest
LLC and the Town and 2) a contract between the Town and whichever professional
consultant applicants want. Have those both ready for action next month and then
the following month options ready for discussion.
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6. Chairman Bartel clarified the Commission will review the agreements and contract
next month, make recommendation to the Town Board for next month’s Town Board
meeting.
7. Mr. Kimmes will have the Town Attorney draft the agreements including the
disclaimer.
8. Commissioner Wolf stated the Town should identify other parcels which could benefit
from this code change.
9. Commissioner Ansay stated PDI should include what benefits there are, and why
they recommend the Town Code change in the agreement. More of these
opportunities exist, and will benefit the Town and the Open Space Commission.
10. Chairman Bartel stated this would be similar to writing our Conservation Overlay
Code. Timelines were suspended for Lakeside Development’s application as they
were willing to work together and develop something that would work for the
community. This is similar, but contractually more specific.
B. Town Engineer, Mr. Kimmes introduced the newest floodplain map via the Ozaukee County
and FEMA study.
C. Mr. Kimmes updated the Commission on the Solvay property including comments from the
applicants environmental engineers regarding the Town’s environmental engineers, GZA,
report. Technical people are battling out their technical expertise. At a bit of a standstill. Mr.
Kimmes sees no reason for the Town to change it’s backing of their expert’s
recommendations. No applications should come through without all outstanding bills being
paid.
D. Town Engineer reported the Town has received a request by Town resident, Margie
Tompter, for horse crossing signs.
E. Mr. Kimmes distributed the new zoning and land use maps to the Commissioners.
F. Town Building Inspector Richard Fellenz reported that Fire Ridge has applied for their
temporary sign application.
G. Commissioner Stockwell added the boat place next door is also in violation of the Town’s
sign ordinance.
XI. ANY MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS DEEMED PERTINENT BY LAW.
A. Chairman Bartel reported that the DNR wants to move forward with remediation action at
the Denow Landfill. The Town has prepared a scope of work which has not been accepted
or adopted, it is being reviewed as to what will meet their requirements to recap it or explore
it for further contaminates, direction remains to be seen. Will have a closed session soon.
The Board of Supervisors will also have a closed session with other PRP’s.
XII. ADJOURN
A. Action – Motion made by Commissioner Clapper to adjourn meeting. Commissioner Wolf
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.

Respectfully Submitted,


Wendy Weeks, Town Clerk


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