Minutes PC TB 7-8-26

TOWN OF MUKWONAGO JOINT PLAN COMMISSION AND TOWN BOARD MINUTES Wednesday July 8, 2026 Chairman Topczewski called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and stated the meeting had been appropriately noticed. Plan Commission: Commissioners, Bratz, Moulas, Usarek, Schuett, Supervisor Clabault and Chairman Topczewski were present. Commissioner McNelly-Bell was absent. Town Board: Chairman Topczewski, Supervisors Boucher, Clabault, and Yerke were present. Supervisor Wrasman was absent. Also present: John Macy, Town Attorney; Kelly Mueller, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer; Ben Greenberg, Town Planner Commissioner Schuett made notice to recuse himself. The Chairman read item 5 as follows: Conditional Use Permit amendment and amended Site Plan / Plan of Operation for agritourism and related farm-based commercial activities at Schuett Farms LLC, W299 S6370 State Road 83 (Tax Key Nos. MUKT 1878.999, MUKT 1878.999.001, MUKT 1878.998, and MUKT 1877.998); Schuett Farms LLC. (applicant); Rob and Brian Schuett (agents); (Application 2026-20). The Chairman opened the public hearing at 6:33 pm Mr. Greenberg gave an overview of the Request for Conditional Use and Amended Site Plan of Operation for agritourism and related farm-based commercial activities at Schuett Farms, LLC. The following people spoke: Brain Schuett, W290S6585 Holiday Road stated the following:  He clarified live music would not be bands or concerts;  Beer gardens would be an accessory to other events, would not be the main event.  All activities would have agricultural educational related activities.  Expanded parking would be their hay field and bad weather would cancel event so not to ruin that field.  Adding a deceleration lane from neighbors’ driveway to their driveway. Chairman Topczewski asked  About the state highway department  about the number of people that would be at events Rob Schuett spoke:  confirmed with the state highway department and will add the deceleration lane Brian Schuett spoke:  number of attendees depends on the event Joint Plan Comm/Town Board Minutes July 8, 2026 Page | 2  parking area can hold 500 vehicles John Macy expressed concerns about the number of portable toilets Rob Schuett replied:  they currently have portable toilets and  they have availability to call supplier to add more portable toilets Commissioner Usarek asked about protection such as having a tent  Brian Schuett said they do have tents Supervisor Yerke asked  about a retail store.  About the use of monster trucks  Operations of the hunting preserve  How much area does each fire pit cover Rob Schuett replied:  Rob Schuett stated they were not ready at this time to build the store.  they took monster trucks out of the application  Stated hunting would not be operating while other activities are occurring.  Brian Schuett explained when they would have the fire pits in operation Supervisor Clabault questioned the following:  Activities in the winter;  Some kind of oversight when having wine and beer gardens;  Concerned about amplified music, and limiting the number;  Concerned with sanitary issues; and  the purpose of baby showers and birthday parties and how they relate to farm event.  Brian Schuett stated no activities are currently planned except the Christmas tree sales. Jeff Torzala W316S7739 Lakecrest Dr spoke regarding:  His experience with beer gardens. Jake Palubicki W323S7548 Park Ridge Dr. spoke regarding:  Beer gardens and experience of handling permits with the state. Supervisor Boucher questioned the following:  Packing and brewing of the beer garden. Chairman Topczewski stated the following:  Overserving at the beer garden events. Mr. Torzala stated they have had Responsible Beverage training. Supervisor Clabault questioned the following: Joint Plan Comm/Town Board Minutes July 8, 2026 Page | 3  food trucks and how it relates to farming, and if they are allowed on commercial properties. Dana Coleman S80W30764 Meadowlark Circle stated:  She is owner of Mama Bear catering and Incognito Kitchen. Offering balanced meal of farm menu, uses beef and corn from the farm. Chairman Topczewski questioned farm to table meals; are meals prepared onsite. Supervisor Clabault also asked about hand washing. Brain Schuett emphasized the importance of preserving the farm for generations. Chairman Topczewski asked if anyone wished to speak to come up to the microphone, state their name and address. James Ryan W290S6605 Holiday Rd stated:  He supports the expansion. Dawn Ryan, W290S6605 Holiday Rd. stated:  She supports the expansion. Schuetts’ are great neighbors and don’t want to see the land developed. Mark Koening W254S7365 Glenview Dr. stated:  He supports positive community impact. Drives the tractor and gets asked many questions about having other activities by customers. Damion Campbell S67W29633 County Road I stated:  He lives across from the farm. Has taken his family there for many years. Supports the expansion for the community. Mike Zaddack W301S3701 Snowdon Dr. Town of Genesee stated:  He supports the agritourism expansion. Creates a community where people want to live. Laurie Hollern S64W27645 River Rd. stated:  She grew up on the farm. In support of education of agriculture. Paul & Jodi Brunner S63W30455 Road X stated:  They encourage the expansion. Excited about the farm staying there. In support, and have seen no impact to them with activities that have happened. Chairman Topczewski read letters: Randy Kamps W299S6316 State Road 83; Neighbor in support of activities. Doug and Julie Buth, W289S6630 Holiday Rd. are in support of activities. Mike Rather W289S6560 Holiday Road; in support of activities. Joint Plan Comm/Town Board Minutes July 8, 2026 Page | 4 Greg and Laurie Bareta, W291S6750 East Woods Ct. Mukwonago; Opposed to the proposal, due to noise concerns, traffic concern, alcohol sales, light pollution, no evidence of a community benefit. Matt Gluszcz W298S8195 Pheasant Fields Drive; In support of activities and have taken children there along with field trips. Excited for more activities. Julie Pfeil W289S6644 Holiday Road, supports the educational opportunities. Mark and Jeanne Ormsby S68W29410 Valley Woods Pass have been buying beef for 30 years, supports the farm. Stephanie Merkle W290S6600 Holiday Road supports family farm, and investing in the farm. Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, Sheila Everhart, Executive Director, in support. Kim and Scott Wollenzein S67W29867 County Road I are in support; Good neighbors for over 30 years, will contribute to the community. Brian Schuett stated the following:  They will not have helicopter rides, explained how the land has lots of natural screening, will be doing the deceleration on Hwy 83, no traffic incidents in the last 30 years on 83 from traffic from the farm. Mr Greenberg talked about the original CUP and Exhibit A. The Chairman read through each row in exhibit A and asked each member if they have any comments. The Chairman advised the members to prepare for the next meeting with their requirements and specifics for the approval. Next meeting: August 5, 2026 Plan Commission action: Motion by Chairman Topczewski to adjourn the public hearing to Aug 5 th at 6:30, Second by Supervisor Clabault. All ayes, motion passed. Town Board Action: Motion by Supervisor Clabault to adjourn the public hearing to Aug 5 th at 6:30, Second by Supervisor Yerke. All ayes, motion passed. Next meeting date: August 5, 2026 Adjournment Plan Commission action: Motion by Chairman Topczewski to adjourn at 9:25p.m., second by Commissioner Bratz. All ayes, motion passed. Joint Plan Comm/Town Board Minutes July 8, 2026 Page | 5 Town Board action: Motion by Chairman Topczewski to adjourn at 9:25p.m, second by Supervisor Boucher. All ayes, motion passed. Respectfully submitted, Kelly Mueller Deputy/Clerk-Treasurer Approved 9-2-26