July 13, 2026 Planning Commission

Meeting AgendaMeeting AgendaMeeting Agenda F r e d o n i a P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o nF r e d o n i a P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o nF r e d o n i a P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n A D M I N I S T R A T O R C H R I S T O P H E E . J E N K I N S C L E R K M I C H E L L E T . J O H N S O N D P W D I R E C T O R E R I C P A U L U S F I R E C H I E F B R I A N W E Y K E R M A R S H A L E R I C L E E T T R E A S U R E R J U L I E U P S O N Chairman Peter Lenz Commissioners Timothy Barta Blake Buvid Jessica Franck H a l S t e f f e n G e r i a n n W e i l a n d J a k e W i n k e r Monday, July 13th, 2026 at 7:00PMFredonia Government Center board room 242 Fredonia Ave, Fredonia WI 53021 The following business will be before thePlanNing Commission for initiation,discussion, consideration, deliberation,and possible formal action. 1. cALL TO oRDEr 2. pLEDGE OF aLLEGIANCE / ROLL CALL 3. Public comment Please note that public comments are limited to 5 minutesper person. 4. Consent Agenda: a. Approve Minutes of the June 8 , 2026 PlanningCommission Meeting th 5. Items for action and / ordiscussion a. Discussion and Possible Action on Sign Permit ApplicationApplicant: Cari AllisonAgent: Marshall SignAddress: 712 Innovation Dr., Fredonia, WI 53021 b. Motion to Set a Public Hearing on August 3, 2026 at7:00PM to Hear Public Comment on and Reaction to aConditional Use Permit Application.Applicant: Jeremy GasiorowskiAgent: Same Address: 233 Innovation Dr., Fredonia, WI 53021 Our Mission: “We are a proactive and results- oriented community, continuously moving forward and planning for the future. We are committed to responsibly serving our community and embracing new ideas. By developing and supporting a quality growth strategy, we strive to deliver exceptional services and foster a thriving environment for the betterment of the Village.” Our Vision: “Our vision for the Village of Fredonia is to cultivate a sense of pride among its residents, promoting a vibrant community where people can live, work, and gather. We envision a municipality that experiences continual and steady growth, both in terms of infrastructure and economic opportunities. Our goal is to create an inviting and thriving environment that attracts individuals, families, and businesses, making the Village of Fredonia a place where people can build meaningful lives and contribute to its prosperous future.” 6. Correspondence 7. Items for Future Consideration 8. Motion to Adjourn NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a majority of the FredoniaVillage Board may attend this meeting in order to gatherinformation about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, efforts will be made toaccommodate the needs of disabled individuals throughappropriate aids and services. For additional information orto request this service, contact the village clerk at (262)692-9125. Village of Fredonia is inviting you to a scheduled Zoommeeting. Topic: Planning Commission MeetingTime: Jul 13, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84680034626?pwd=DbROl7XYydCviC8h2b16aeJjGzV1KP.1 Meeting ID: 846 8003 4626Passcode: 304336 --- One tap mobile+16469313860,,84680034626#,,,,*304336# US+19292056099,,84680034626#,,,,*304336# US (NewYork) --- Join by SIP• 84680034626@zoomcrc.com Join instructionshttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/84680034626/invitations?signature=hrcWGycPcHkSRPhPDCPkbGjFgXHDLiqt2RZ5E3dMoVA Our doors are Always open! Do you have a question or concern? We want to hear from you. All elected officials are accessible via email through the Village Board page on the Village’s website. Follow us on Facebook, check out our website, sign up e-notifications, call or stop by Village Hall to stay informed! 242 Fredonia Ave. PO Box 159 Fredonia, WI 53021 (262) 692-9125 www.fredoniawi.gov Mon-Thurs 8AM-4PM Fri 8 AM-12PM StrategicStrategic PrioritiesPriorities Strategic Priorities FREDONIA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, June 8th, 2026- 7:00 P.M. Fredonia Government Center – Village Board Room 242 Fredonia Avenue, Fredonia, Wisconsin 1. Chairman Lenz called the meeting to order at 7:00PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Members Present: Chairman Lenz, Commissioner Winker, Commissioner Weiland, Commissioner Barta, Commissioner Buvid Members Excused: Commissioner Franck, Commissioner Steffen Public Present: Anthony Kokal from Kodis, LLC; DBA Solvr; Doug Schwalbe from Keller, Inc. 3. Public Comment: None 4. Motion to Approve Minutes from the Monday, May 18 th, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting made by Commissioner Weiland. Seconded by Commissioner Buvid. Passed by unanimous voice vote. 5. Public Hearing: a) A Public Hearing to Hear Public Comment on and Reaction to a Conditional Use Permit Application. Applicant: RJ Fredonia, LLC Agent: Laura Logan Address: 770 Innovation Dr. -Chairman Lenz opened the public hearing. No comments. Motion to Close the Public Hearing. – Motion made by Commissioner Buvid. Seconded by Commissioner Barta. Passed by unanimous voice vote. b) A Public Hearing to Hear Public Comment on and Reaction to a Conditional Use Application. Applicant: Kodis, LLC; DBA Solvr Agent: Same Address: 200 Industrial Dr. - Chairman Lenz opened the public hearing. Anthony Kokal summarized SOLVR’s operations. - Representative from KMC asked: How many vehicles? Employees? Who will be primary contract? Lease/own/sub-lease? - Kokal- 10-12 vehicles per day, 30-40 employees, rep to be assigned. Solvr will be leasing the site, with no sub-lease planned. - Co. Winker- what kind of materials are stored onsite? - Kokal- Highly engineered, highly valued heavy industrial equipment, and made for specialized construction projects. - Co. Weiland- Clarified that SOLVR will only be utilizing the 200 Industrial space. - Motion to Close the Public Hearing. – Motion made by Commissioner Weiland. Seconded by Commissioner Buvid. Passed by unanimous voice vote. 6. Items for Action and/or Discussion a) Discussion and Possible Action on Conditional Use Permit Application. Applicant: RJ Fredonia, LLC Agent: Laura Logan Address: 770 Innovation Dr. - Motion to Approve by Commissioner Weiland. Seconded by Commissioner Buvid. Passed by unanimous voice vote. b) Discussion and Possible Action on Conditional Use Permit Application. Applicant: Kodis, LLC; DBA Solvr Agent: Same Address: 200 Industrial Dr. - Commissioner Buvid thanked everyone for attending and giving information on the company’s operation. Motion to Approve by Commissioner Winker. Seconded by Commissioner Barta. Passed by unanimous voice vote. c) Discussion and Possible Action on Badger Paperboard Site Plan. Applicant: Badger Paperboard, LLC/ Jacob Smiley Agent: Keller, Inc/ Doug Schwalbe Address: 090351501500 and 090351501600 (760 Tower Dr) - Doug Schwalbe from Keller presented: 26,000 sq ft addition to the North of the existing business – adding 3 new truck docks, additional storage and new production, and relocation of existing offices. Preliminary review with Administration and Inspection revealed an ask for an extension of a gravel driveway for fire access. Would like to start construction this Summer, also applied for grant incentives through the WEDC – 8-month build time total. - President Lenz: The Village is excited for the expansion and the economic impact in the community, plus job security for our residents who are employed there. - Schwalbe: Final lighting, landscaping, and civil parking lot designs will need to be submitted yet. Motion to Approve as recommended with listed conditions by Commissioner Weiland. Seconded by Commissioner Barta. Passed by unanimous voice vote. 7. Correspondence: None 8. Items for Future Consideration: Commissioner Buvid- Recommended revisiting Zoning Code aesthetic requirements in the future. 9. Motion to Adjourn made Commissioner Buvid. Seconded by Commissioner Barta. Passed by 5-0 voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:31pm CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Applicant/Property Owner: Jeremy Gasiorowski Subject Property Address: 233 Innovation Dr. Fredonia, WI 53021 Parcel ID Number: 090351401500 Property Zoning: M-2 Manufacturing WHEREAS, the above-named Applicant filed an application for a conditional use permit on 6- 1-2026. Specifically, the Applicant sought permission for operation of Commercial Business Condominiums which may conduct the following uses – building maintenance services, light motor vehicle or heavy motor vehicle body shop or repair facility, or indoor mini warehouse storage facility, which are a conditional use in the M-2 Manufacturing zone. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Village of Fredonia Planning Commission on XXX. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 60.61(4e)(c), notice of the public hearing was published as a class 2 notice in the Ozaukee Press on XXX and XXX. WHEREAS, In accordance with the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 60.61(4e) and the Village of Fredonia Ordinances, the Plan Commission hereby FINDS that after review and a public hearing, that such conditional uses and structures are in accordance with the purpose and intent the specified district that parcel is within, are found to be not hazardous, harmful, offensive, or otherwise adverse to the environment or the value of the neighborhood or the community. NOW, THEREFORE, as a result of these findings, and the Applicant’s willingness to meet all of the requirements and conditions specified in the Village of Fredonia Ordinances and imposed by the Plan Commission, the Plan Commission hereby GRANTS a Conditional Use Permit to the Applicant for operation of Commercial Business Condominiums which may conduct the following uses – building maintenance services, light motor vehicle or heavy motor vehicle body shop or repair facility, or indoor mini warehouse storage facility. DURATION OF PERMIT. Once granted, a conditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions upon which the permit was issued are followed, but the Village may impose conditions such as the permit’s duration, transfer, or renewal, in addition to any other conditions specified in the zoning ordinance. CONDITIONS OF PERMIT. This permit is subject to the following conditions imposed by the Plan Commission under the authority of the Village of Fredonia Ordinances Chapter 17.25(C)(2), Wis. Stat. § 60.61(4e)(b) and Wis. Stat. § 60.61(4e)(d): a. The facility shall be limited to indoor uses only. b. No outdoor storage of personal property, vehicles, trailers, boats, equipment, materials, refuse, or storage containers shall be permitted unless specifically approved by the Village. As of the approval of this Conditional Use Permit, the ordinary parking of an operable, registered, currently insured business vehicle within a designated parking stall shall be allowed with a limit of one (1) per business unit. c. The facility shall not be used for: a. Residential occupancy; b. Commercial storefront sales; c. Manufacturing or fabrication; d. Hazardous material storage beyond incidental household quantities permitted by code; e. Auctions or flea market activity; f. Contractor shop space unless specifically approved. d. Site Appearance & Maintenance a. The property owner shall maintain the site in a clean, orderly, and code- compliant manner at all times. b. Landscaping shown on approved plans shall be installed and maintained in healthy condition. c. All exterior lighting shall be downcast and shielded to minimize light spillover onto adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. d. Building facades, fencing, signage, and pavement shall be maintained in good repair. e. Snow removal operations shall not impede public streets, sidewalks, fire lanes, or neighboring properties. e. Traffic, Parking & Access a. Adequate off-street parking shall be maintained in accordance with Village ordinances. b. Drive aisles and fire lanes shall remain unobstructed at all times. c. Truck loading/unloading activities shall occur only within designated areas on the site. f. Hours for customer access shall allow 24-hour access g. Hours for Commercial Use shall be from 6:00AM to 10:00PM h. Any gate access system shall provide emergency access capability acceptable to the Fire Department and Police Department. i. Security & Safety a. The property shall maintain adequate security measures, which may include: i. Security cameras; ii. Controlled gate access; iii. Site lighting; iv. On-site management contact information. j. The applicant shall comply with all Fire Department requirements, including fire lanes, suppression systems, Knox Box installation, and hazardous material restrictions. k. Emergency contact information for property management shall be provided to the Village and updated as necessary. l. Operational Conditions a. The applicant shall maintain a current list of prohibited storage materials within lease agreements. b. No auctions, amplified music, or outdoor events shall occur on the property without prior Village approval. c. Business operations generating excessive noise, vibration, dust, odor, or traffic shall be prohibited. m. Compliance with all other provisions of the Village of Fredonia Zoning Ordinances such as lot width and area, yards, height, parking, loading, traffic and highway access shall be required of all conditional uses. n. This Permit is granted solely for and limited to the Tax Key No. 090351401500. o. The Petitioner and their agents, successors and assigns shall comply with the requirements and provisions of all Village ordinances, state statutes, and other applicable regulations. p. This Permit is subject to amendment and termination in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Fredonia. q. The Petitioner and their agents, successors and assigns shall allow Village of Fredonia representatives to enter upon and inspect the Premises at any reasonable time after reasonable advance notice to verify compliance with the terms of this Permit. ISSUED by action of the Plan Commission of the Village of Fredonia on the ____ day of ________, 2026, but executed this _______ day of __________, 2026. By:___________________________ _________________________ Chairman, Plan Commission ATTEST: ____________________________ _____________________, Village Clerk From the Desk of: Christophe E. Jenkins Village Administrator Plan Commission 7-6-2026 Nine Ladies Dancing Commssioners, Our Office has reviewed the request for an illuminated wall sign by Nine Ladies Dancing. Below are the applicable ordinances regarding this application, which the applicant is in compliance with. Thus, we’d recommend approval: § 575-68 Signs permitted in all business and manufacturing districts with permit. Signs are permitted in all business, manufacturing, and extractive districts subject to the following restrictions. Each premises is limited to two of the following sign types, and any unused area may not be transferred from one sign type to another: A. Wall signs placed against the walls of buildings shall not extend more than six inches outside of a building's wall surface, shall not exceed 500 square feet in area for any one premises, and shall not exceed 20 feet in height above the mean center-line street grade. § 575-73 Signs shall not resemble, imitate, or approximate the shape, size, form, or color of railroad or traffic signs, signals, or devices. Signs shall not obstruct or interfere with the effectiveness of railroad or traffic signs, signals, or devices. Signs shall not be erected, relocated, or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape; and no sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape. Signs shall not be placed so as to obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility, nor be lighted in such a way as to cause glare or impair driver visibility upon public ways. Signs may be illuminated but only by non-flashing lighting. Thank you, Christophe E. Jenkins Village Administrator