Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
The Town of Lakewood Plan Commission
Town of Lakewood
November 14, 2005
In attendance: Adriane Bartels, Ted Schuurmans Greg Weyers, and Lee Spletter.
Excused: - Scott VanLaanen, Raoul Schottky
Guests: See 11/14/05 Attendance sheet.
1. Call to Order:
Chairperson Greg Weyers called the meeting order at 6:00 pm
2. Approval of Agenda:
. Motion to approve the agenda with the amended additions: (Note all additions were submitted 24 hours prior to tonight's meeting) CSM/REZONE - Leona Belongia-Knowles Creek Road, Item 4.b; Gage Street � Alternative consideration, Item 6.b; Submission of billings re: Plan Commission Projects, Item 7.e, moved by Bartels, seconded by Schuurmans, motion passed.
3. Approve Minutes of Prior Meetings:
Schuurmans moved to accept the minutes of the October 10, 2005 meeting, seconded by Bartels, motion passed.
Schuurmans moved to accept the minutes of the Special Plan Commission held on October 25, 2005, seconded by Bartels, motion passed.
4. Rezone, Conditional Use & Certified Survey Map/Plat Proposals:
4.a CSM � Anderberg, et al � Revisit � Crowell Lane/Pine Ridge. The CSM was approved at the Plan Commission meeting of August 11, 2003 upon the condition that the owners obtain access through the Chequamegon - Nicolet National Forest property. The Forest Regional office has approved the owners request and is awaiting final approval from San Diego, California. Motion to recommend acceptance to build the road to the Town's standards and sign the CSM as soon as final acceptance is received from the U. S. Department of Agriculture-Forest Service by Schuurmans, seconded by Weyers, motion carried � Bartels abstaining.
4b. CSM/REZONE � Leona Belongia � Knowles Creek Road & CTH F. The division of the NE1/4-NE1/4 of Section 11, T33N, R16E, contains less than 40 acres. The 40 is being divided in four parcels. In order to have a buildable parcel on the lot in question, Oconto County requires the parcel to be rezoned from Forestry to Rural Residential. This is in conformance with the Town's Comprehensive Plan. A motion was made to recommend the property be rezoned from Forestry to Rural Residential by Schuurmans, seconded by Bartels, motion carried.
A motion was made to approve the CSM as presented by Bartels, seconded by Weyers, motion carried.
5. New Business Authorized by Law - NONE
6. All Old Business Authorized by Law:
a. Storm Sewer Management Plan � Report by Mike Liebman, P.E. � Pre-final draft report was presented to the Plan Commission identifying drainage basins and potential problem areas within the built-up area of the Town of Lakewood. A review of present WDNR rules and regulations were discussed with the Commission and those in attendance. A copy of the pre-final draft was given to the Commission for their review and comments. The Commission recommended that a short presentation be made to the Town Board for their information and input.
b. Gage Street � Alternative Consideration � In order to spped up the extension of Gage Street to the north of STH 32, an alternative was presented that would put a jog in the road from the south side to the north side � either 33 feet or 66 feet to the east. It was suggested that the consultant for WDOT review this alternative and make recommendations as to its feasibility. Motion made to have the WDOT Consultant (Robert E. Lee & Associates) to investigate alternatives at Gage Street made by Schuurmans, seconded by Weyers, motion carried � Bartels abstaining.
7. All Other Business Authorized by Law:
a. Correspondence was received from Dale Mohr concerning a grant received by Oconto County for hazardous waste and its impact on groundwater. An educational program is being prepared about pick-up sites an how to handle the wastes. The program will be available next spring.
b. Submission of billings re: Plan Commission projects. It is recommended that the Town Clerk submit billings for Plan Commission projects to the Plan Commission for their review and recommendation before paying the bill.
c. The following items are concerning the status of various questions asked of the Town Board at previous meetings:
1. Flynn & Thomas property status;
2. Paul Bunyan tavern clean-up;
3. Ordinance by Town Board re: small lakes � 30-acres/3-acres/300 feet frontage.
8. Adjourn: Schuurmans made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Weyers, motion carried at 7:10 PM.
SIGNED: _Ted Schuurmans for___________________________________________
Raoul Schottky, Secretary
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