Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
The Town of Lakewood Plan Commission
Town of Lakewood
April 10, 2006
In attendance: Adriane Bartels, Ted Schuurmans, Greg Weyers, Raoul Schottky, Scott VanLaanen
Excused: Lee Spletter
Guests: Rick Fisher, Bob Gartzke, Casey Swanson, Ted Bartels, Bob Spoerri
1. Call to Order:
Chairperson Weyers called the meeting order at 6:00 pm.
2. Approval of Agenda: Addition Under New Business - Item 5.c. Waubee Lodge � Fisher & Assoc. � Permit to disturb over 10,00 sq ft near Waubee Lake (Item was submitted 5 days before the meeting)
Motion to approve the amended agenda, moved by Schottky, seconded by VanLaanen, motion passed.
3. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings:
Schottky moved to accept the minutes of the March 13, 2006 meeting, seconded by Bartels, motion passed.
4. Rezone, Conditional Use & Certified Survey Map/Plat Proposals:
a. REZONE/CSM � John Burzik Property � 17655 CTH F � Rezone from Forestry to Rural Residential.
� Conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. Motion to recommend approval of the rezone from Forestry to Rural Residential by Schuurmans, seconded by VanLaanen, motion passed.
� CSM map � Motion to recommend approval of the CSM map by Schuurmans, seconded by Schottky, motion passed. It was noted that this property was used as a gas station in the past and the Commission requested the owner to investigate if there are any underground fuel tanks on the property. The Owner will report later.
b. County Plat � Whitetail Acres II � Bake Realty � Nerenhausen Surveyors. The Commission received comments from the Oconto Co. Zoning Dept. listing the timetable of this County Plat. It appears there is or was a lack of communication and improper procedures followed regarding this matter. A letter will be prepared by the Plan Commission to be sent to the surveyor and others jointly by the Lakewood Plan Commission and the Lakewood Town Board. Motion made to table this item for further discussion by Bartels, seconded by VanLaanen, motion passed
c. CSM/PLAT � Lakewood Development � North Road/Recreation Trail/Emma Lea Lane � Conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. Motion to recommend approval of the CSM by Schottky, seconded by Weyers, motion passed, Bartels abstaining. Spelling of the street name and name of the condominiums to be changed to GLENBROOK.
d. SURVEY - Lakewood Development � Thomas/Flynn Property � Survey of the former Thomas/Flynn property was presented showing that portion to be dedicated to the Town of Lakewood. Conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. Motion to recommend approval of the description for Gage Street to be conveyed to the Town of Lakewood by Lakewood Development by Schuurmans, seconded by VanLaanen, motion passed, Bartels abstaining.
e. CONDITIONAL USE - Lakewood Development � Interpretation of past Commission actions to allow up to 8 unit dwellings. Review of past Plan Commission minutes indicate the Commission so recommended to the Town Board. The owners would like assurance that the Town Board sent the letter and would like a copy of the Town's letter to the County Zoning Department.
5. New Business Authorized by Law �
a. APPOINTMENT OF PLAN COMMISSION MEMBER. Discussions centered on availability of present member(s). Commission members were requested to give this matter further consideration and to be prepared to make recommendation to the Town Board as soon as possible. Commission members are to submit names of potential candidates to the Commission Chair as soon as possible.
b. REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PROPOSAL � Martenson & Eisele � The Commission recommended that we proceed with this proposal review.
� Information was presented indicating that Oconto County has received a grant from the State for a County Comprehensive Plan. No information is available about how the County is going to proceed on this matter. The County is planning to hold meetings with all the town, villages, and cities regarding this matter.
� Other comments regarded the need for the Clinic to expand. It was suggested that the Clinic Board begin preparations for their future plans and needs for expansion and incorporate them into the Town's Comprehensive Plan.
c. WAUBEE LODGE � Fisher & Assoc � Permit to disturb over 10,000 sq ft near Waubee Lake for the reconstruction of Waubee Lodge. Motion to recommend approval by Schottky, seconded by Schuurmans, motion passed.
d. LAKEWOOD DEVELOPMENT � Permit to disturb over 10,000 sq ft near McCauslin Brook. Motion to recommend approval by Schottky, seconded by Schuurmans, motion passed, Bartels abstaining.
e. LAKEWOOD DEVELOPMENT � Permit to construct retention ponds within 300' of McCauslin Brook. Motion to recommend approval by Schuurmans, seconded by VanLaanen, motion passed, Bartels abstaining.
6. All Old Business Authorized by Law:
a. US FOREST SERVICE POLICY ON ROADS within the Forest � Distributed a letter from Phil Barker, Recreation and Lands Program Manager, which was sent to the Lakewood Town Board regarding Forest Road Special Use Permit for driveways. This was for information only.
7. All Other Business Authorized by Law:
a. Items for the Town Board
i. Flynn & Thomas Property acquisition is finished.
ii. Status of Ordinance by Town Board re: Small Lakes. Hearing is set for 17 April 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall.
iii. Clean up of Waubee Lodge & Paul Bunyan tavern site.
Waubee Lodge is being reconstructed.
No information was available on the status of the Paul Bunyan tavern clean up. The Fire Chief will look up state laws regarding time limits on clean up.
8. Adjourn:
Schottky made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Bartels, motion carried at 8:15 PM.
SIGNED: ____________________________________________
Ted Schuurmans for
Raoul Schottky, Secretary
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