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Town of Townsend Comprehensive Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2026 The Comprehensive Planning Commission for the Town of Townsend was called to order at 5:00pm on Tuesday, 2026 by Chairman Dan DeMoulin Commission members present: Dan DeMoulin, Joanne Jones, Willie Evans, Dave Exferd, Linda Ziegler, Ed Robertson, Drew Zelle. Mathew Pieper, Maynard Pieper and Steve Beida Confirm proper posting of meeting notices: the notice was posted at the Townsend Town Hall, Laona State Bank, Townsend location, Townsend Post office and www.townsendwisconsin.org, on August 25, 2026, and emailed to board members and additional copies were available at the meeting Approve Minutes: Zelle made the motion to approve the minutes from August 4, 2026, 2 nd by Jones – M/A 1. Application for Placement of a Pre-existing Dwelling. Mathew Pieper explained that the family plans to replace the existing 1971 mobile home on its property with a 1991 mobile home in excellent condition. The electrical system and roof have been brought up to code, and photographs of the dwelling’s interior and exterior were provided. The family has consulted Oconto County Zoning and the building inspector about preparing the site and has completed a soil test and POWTS evaluation. Zelle moved to recommend that the Townsend Town Board waive the current dwelling standards in Oconto County Ordinance 14.427 and allow placement of the mobile home at 17429 W. Burnt Dam Rd. Jones seconded the motion. Motion approved. 2. Land Division Application for Boscol LLC—Parcels 042-333306224D, 042-333306324B, and 042-333305121B. Steve Beida explained that the August 3 meeting established the preliminary State Plat, which remains valid for three years. The owners now propose eliminating five lots at the south end of Parcel 042-333306224D and realigning the area as Lot 1. This plat would serve as the final State Plat at this time. Beida reiterated that Outlot 1 is not buildable. DeMoulin moved to recommend that the Townsend Town Board approve Boscol Landing final State Plat. Exferd seconded the motion. Motion approved. Public Comment No public comments were received. Other Business The Commission discussed replacing Jones when her term expires in 2027. Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on October 6, 2026, if necessary. Adjournment Evans moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:19 p.m. Robertson seconded the motion. Motion approved.