Board of Adjustment — Agenda Packet

PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 5 1462 STRONGS AVENUE STEVENS POINT, WI 54481 Wednesday, July 29, 2026 4:00 PM REMOTE ATTENDANCE & COMMENT To attend this meeting by telephone : dial 1-872-242-7813, after dialing the number you will then be asked to enter in a meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 830 134 465, then press # To attend this meeting by video: Join the meeting now Page 1 of 2 CALL TO ORDER Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage ROLL CALL PLEDGE TO THE FLAG ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1. Chairperson 2. Vice Chairperson 3. Secretary CORRESPONDENCE 4. Signature Policy REPORTS 5. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) PUBLIC HEARING, DELIBERATION AND DECISIONS ON SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND VARIANCES. THE HEARING IS TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION(S): 6. Petition No. PET-2026-009, William Schierl/Railside Farm LLC representative for owner IBEX 343 County Rd E S LLC owners, of property located at 343 County Rd E S, Stevens Point, WI 54481, being part of SW¼ of the SW¼, Section 25, T24N, R7E, Parcel #012240725-11.01, located in the Town of Carson. Wherein a Special Exception from the provisions of the Portage County Private Sewage System Ordinance is requested to install holding tank(s) for a building per 7.9.9(5)(c)3, for commercial and public use in the A4 – General Agricultural Zoning District. PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7. Meeting Minutes from April 20, 2026 8. On-site Minutes from May 18, 2026 9. Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2026 Page 1 of 23 Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda July 29, 2026 Page 2 of 2 NEXT MEETING DATE ADJOURNMENT Notice: Any person who has special needs and plans on attending this meeting in-person or remotely should contact the Facilities Office at 715-346-1598 as soon as possible to ensure that reasonable accommodations can be made. Notice: Remote comment by the public during the meeting will be at the discretion of the Chair. Notice: A quorum of the Portage County Board of Supervisors, or any committee thereof, may be present at this meeting. Page 2 of 23 Approved by Portage County Board of Supervisors 9.23.03 Signature Authority Policy No employee of Portage County shall sign any document or correspondence for any other employee or elected official of the county unless a previously prepared and properly executed Signature Authority form has been executed and is on file in the office of the County Clerk. Any employee who signs a document or item correspondence for another without having signature authority shall be subject to disciplinary procedures. AUTHORIZATION FORM I, _______________________________________________, hereby authorize (print name of person delegating signature authority) _____________________________________________ to sign for me for the following (print name of signature designee) purposes: ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ This authority shall be in effect : . until _______________________ (date) or until rescinded (person delegating authority is responsible for informing signature designee authority is rescinded) It is understood that the person granting this authority takes full responsibility for the document so signed. _____________________________________________________ (signed by person delegating signature authority) I accept authority to sign for the above named Portage County employee. I understand that when exercising this authority I shall indicate same by signing my full signature and adding below the signature ‘for: person’s name you are signing for’ as part of the signature. ____________________________________________________ (signed by signature designee) Page 3 of 23 BOA NOTES Petition PET-2026-009 William Schierl/Railside Farm LLC SPECIAL EXCEPTION The property at 343 County Rd E S, Stevens Point, WI 54481. Requesting to install holding tank(s) for a building per 7.9.9(5)(c)3, for commercial and public use in the A4 – General Agricultural Zoning District, Town of Carson. Parcel # 012240725-11.01 Conditions: 1. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________________________ 7. ___________________________________________________________________ 8. (If Applicable) Stormwater/Runoff plans submitted for approval by Land and Water Conservation Division. 9. (If Applicable) Shoreland Vegetation Plans submitted for approval by Land and Water Conservation Division. _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 23 PET-2026-009 Page 5 of 23 PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT 1462 STRONGS AVENUE, STEVENS POINT, WI 54481  PHONE: 715-346-1334 PLANNING  ZONING AND CODE ADMINISTRATION  LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION  ON-SITE WASTE WATER RESOURCES  LAND INFORMATION (GIS)  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  SURVEYOR MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Adjustment FROM: Jenna Hake - Zoning Coordinator DATE: July 14, 2026 RE: Special exception request by William Schierl/Railside Farm LLC, owned by IBEX 343 County Road E South LLC to install holding tank(s) for commercial kitchen and food preparation area. Parcel # 012240725-11.01 – 343 County Rd E, Junction City WI 54443 Background William Schierl/Railside Farm LLC is proposing the establishment of a commercial kitchen and food preparation space dedicated to agriculture education. The initiative aims to foster agricultural entrepreneurship by providing growers with access commercial facilities for food preparation and training. This project builds upon the Board of Adjustment’s 2025 approval of a commercial garden and agricultural event center on this property. The production kitchen will house a two- basin prep sink, and hand-washing sink. Its primary purpose is to be used in the educational programming portion of the venture. The special exception for holding tanks(s) is to segregate the waste produced from commercial kitchen from the interior plumbing and septic system. Analysis Portage County’s Private Sewage System Ordinance 7.9.9(5)(c) states: “A sanitary permit for the installation, modification, or replacement of a holding tank, may be issued provided a special exception is approved by the Portage County Board of Adjustment as provided below. The Board of Adjustment shall take into account the suitability of the site for any other type of system, other than a holding tank, as permitted by Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 383; the loads and flows of the proposed use; the proximity to surface water, floodplains and/or wetlands; the depth to ground water; the ability to service the holding tank; as well as other requirements of this ordinance and the requirements of section 7.1.6(5) of the Portage County Zoning Ordinance. The following may be permitted by special exception: 3. For commercial, institutional, public, and agriculture applications where the holding tank will not be used for human habitation. A Special Exception permit must be approved by the Portage County Board of Adjustment (BOA). Listed below is a summary of the required evaluations, potential conditions, and other applicable Ordinance standards the BOA shall use to review the request. Page 6 of 23 Required Evaluations. In passing upon any special exceptions, BOA shall make the following evaluations, where appropriate, in addition to those required elsewhere in the Ordinance and base its decision thereon: Evaluate the effect of the proposed use upon:  The maintenance of safe and healthful conditions.  The amount of liquid wastes to be generated and the adequacy of the proposed disposal system.  The availability of alternative locations.  Such other factors as are relevant to the purposes of this Ordinance. Other relevant details of the request include:  Parcel 012240725-11.01 is zoned A4 General Agricultural and Conservancy.  The proposed location of the holding tank meets codes and can be easily serviced (within 25 feet) from a driveway.  Total 5-day flows and loads is 3,325 gallons and proposing 2-2000 gallons holding tanks.  The primary house will be razed and the mound system used for interior plumbing of new facility.  A holding tank agreement to be pumped at least once a year.  The Town of Carson waives meeting requirements for holding tank approvals. All conditions considered by BOA should be reasonably related to the request and enforceable. Such conditions may include, but not be limited to, the following:  Specified sewage disposal and water supply facilities.  Operation control. The Planning and Zoning Department recommends the following conditions if the BOA approves the use: 1. A Portage County Sanitary Permit must be obtained. If you have any questions regarding this memo, please contact me at 715-346-1334 or hakej@co.portage.wi.gov. Jenna Hake Zoning Coordinator Portage County Planning and Zoning Department Page 7 of 23 Special Exception Fact Sheet PET-2026-009 William Schierl/Railside Farm LLC Request Special Exception to install a holding tank for a commercial kitchen for food preparation, located in A4 General Agricultural Zoning District. Ordinance Provisions Authorizing the Board to Act on the Petition 7.9.9(5)(c) A sanitary permit for the installation, modification, or replacement of a holding tank, may be issued provided a special exception is approved by the Portage County Board of Adjustment as provided below. The Board of Adjustment shall take into account the suitability of the site for any other type of system, other than a holding tank, as permitted by Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 383; the loads and flows of the proposed use; the proximity to surface water, floodplains and/or wetlands; the depth to ground water; the ability to service the holding tank; as well as other requirements of this ordinance and the requirements of section 7.1.6(5) of the Portage County Zoning Ordinance. The following may be permitted by special exception: 3.For commercial, institutional, public, and agricultural applications where the holding tank will not be used for human habitation. The Board is Required to Evaluate the Effect of the Proposed Use Under 7.1.6.(5)(d)(2)(b)(1)(i) in Order to Approve the Petition 1. The maintenance of safe and healthful conditions; 2. The prevention and control of water pollution including sedimentation; 8. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing development and development anticipated in the foreseeable future; 9. The amount of liquid waste to be generated and the adequacy of the proposed disposal system; 11. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community; 12. The availability of alternative locations; 13. Such other factors as are relevant to the purposes of this section. The Board is Required to Find All of the Following Conditions under 7.1.6.(5)(d)(2)(c) in Order to Approve the Petition (i.) The use would not substantially harm the public health, safety, and general welfare, and would not be contrary to State Law or Administrative Code; (ii.) The use would be consistent with surrounding uses and the neighborhood would not be injured thereby; Page 8 of 23 (iii.) The use is consistent with this Ordinance and any County or municipal plan which is based on historic, geographic, and socio-economic facts. The Board May Attach Any of the Following Conditions Under 7.1.6.(5)(e)(2) in Order to Further the Purposes of this Ordinance. b. Increased setbacks and yards. c. Specified sewage disposal and water supply facilities. d. Landscaping and planting screens. e. Period of operation f. Operation control. h. Deed restrictions. Page 9 of 23 Page 10 of 23 Page 11 of 23 Page 12 of 23 C ounty Road E Portage County Online Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community, Sources: Esri, Vantor, Airbus DS, Roadways County Road Address Points Parcel Boundaries Parcel Dimensions Parcel Numbers Parcel Owners Base Flood Elevation Special Flood Hazard Floodfringe, 1% Annual flood hazard, Base flood elevations determined Zone A, 1% Annual flood hazard, No base flood elevations determined Municipal Boundary Streams Lakes and Rivers 7/15/2026, 11:58:18 AM 0 0.05 0.10.03 mi 0 0.08 0.160.04 km 1:4,133 Page 13 of 23 C ounty Road E Portage County Online Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community, Sources: Esri, Vantor, Airbus DS, Roadways County Road Address Points Parcel Boundaries Parcel Dimensions Parcel Numbers Parcel Owners Base Flood Elevation Special Flood Hazard Floodfringe, 1% Annual flood hazard, Base flood elevations determined Zone A, 1% Annual flood hazard, No base flood elevations determined Zoning District CON Conservancy A4 General Agriculture Municipal Boundary Streams Lakes and Rivers 7/15/2026, 12:05:56 PM 0 0.05 0.10.03 mi 0 0.08 0.160.04 km 1:4,133 Page 14 of 23 IBEX 401 COUNTY RD E S LLC 109 COUNTY ROAD E SOUTH STEVENS POINT WI 54481 CRAIG A BORCHARDT 334 COUNTY ROAD E SOUTH STEVENS POINT WI 54481 LEON T ZICKCHARLENE R ZICK 309 COUNTY ROAD E S STEVENS POINT WI 54481 IBEX 343 COUNTY RD E S LLC 109 COUNTY ROAD E SOUTH STEVENS POINT WI 54481 CHRISTOPHER J LARSONTAMMY J LARSON 2616 RICE ST STEVENS POINT WI 54481 DAVID A KEENVALERIE L BUDD 244 COUNTY ROAD E S STEVENS POINT WI 54481 FRANK C IV KESSELRING 243 COUNTY ROAD E SOUTH STEVENS POINT WI 54481 RAILSIDE FARM LLC 109 COUNTY ROAD E SOUTH STEVENS POINT WI 54481 RAILSIDE FARM LLC 109 COUNTY ROAD E SOUTH STEVENS POINT WI 54481 JANET M HILL IRREVOCABLE INCOME ONLY TRUST 439 CTY RD. E SOUTH STEVENS POINT WI 54481 OKRAY PROPERTIES LLC 1346 COUNTY ROAD C STEVENS POINT WI 54481 Page 15 of 23 PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 5 1462 STRONGS AVENUE STEVENS POINT, WI 54481 Monday, April 20, 2026 4:00 PM REMOTE ATTENDANCE & COMMENT To attend this meeting by telephone : dial 1-872-242-7813, after dialing the number you will then be asked to enter in a meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 701 681 853, then press # To attend this meeting by video: Join the meeting now Page 1 of 3 CALL TO ORDER The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order at 4:04PM ROLL CALL Members Present: James Garbe, Dennis Meis, Brandon Taylor, Paul Cieslewicz, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel Members Excused: Jason Pingel Members Absent: None Staff Attending: Chris Mrdutt, Dan Bowers, Tracy Arnold, Jenna Hake, Christina Bradbury, Nicki Winkelman Others Attending: Sandy Meis, Tanya Luebke, Ken Hintz, Linda Hintz, Pete Hintz, John Oberthaler, Bart Mether, Cathy Knetter, Dan Obremski, Scott Obremski, Dennis Meis, Maurice King, Gretchen Hintz,Skyler Boer, Melvin Kuzynski, Nancy Kuzynski, Dan DeBoer, Ray Dul PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CORRESPONDENCE 1. John Oberthaler Letter 2. Lorraine Skerven Email 3. Jason Hintz Email 4. Milo I. Harpstead Geology Letter 5. Daniel Obremski Letter REPORTS 1. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) None PUBLIC HEARING, DELIBERATION AND DECISIONS ON SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND VARIANCES. THE HEARING IS TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION(S): 2. PET-2026-004, Bart’s A-1 Storage II LLC, Bart Mather, owner of property located at 1836 Ellis Rd Custer WI, being part of SE¼ of the NE¼, Section 07, T24N, R9E, Parcel #032240907-04.15 located in the Town of Sharon. Wherein a Special Exception from the provisions of the Portage County Zoning Ordinance is requested to allow mini-warehousing greater than 15,000 square feet, in the (C3) Commercial District per section 7.1.4(2)(C)1. Brandon Taylor recused himself from participating in discussion and action on this petition. Dan Bowers, Portage County Zoning Coordinator, provided background information on the property, including its previous rezoning and the reasons a special exception is now being requested. The Town of Sharon gave documentation in support of this request. Bart Mathers was sworn in and testified regarding his proposal to construct two new storage units at this time, noting that additional Page 16 of 23 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes April 20, 2026 Page 2 of 3 zoning permits would be sought in the future as further development is planned. There was no additional testimony in favor, opposed, or as interest may appear via in person, or virtually. Jim Garbe, Chairperson, closed testimony and opened deliberation. A motion was made by Barb Brilowski, seconded by Paul Cieslewicz, to approve as presented. The motion to approve passed by the following vote: 5 Yes: James Garbe, Dennis Meis, Paul Cieslewicz, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel 0 No: None 0 Abstain: None 3. PET-2025-018, Chopper Farms LLC, Owner, John Oberthaler, agent, of property located at 581 County Road DB, Mosinee, WI 54455 being part of the SW½ of the SW¼, and Section 1, T25N, R7E, Parcel# 014250701-11, located in the Town of Dewey, wherein a Special Exception from the provisions of Portage County Zoning Ordinance sections 7.1.3.1(C)(11) is requested to extend the nonmetallic mining operation located on the above property. Chris Mrdutt, Portage County Zoning Coordinator, provided an overview of the background and history related to the original approval granted approximately 20 years ago. He explained that the applicant, John Oberthaler, is requesting an extension of that approval with new proposed conditions. Mrdutt clarified that the reclamation plan is not part of this request and there is no intention for it to be changed or modified. He further reported that the Town of Dewey Plan Commission recommended denial of the special exception permit on a 3–1 vote, while the Town of Dewey Board recommended approval on a 2–1 vote. John Oberthaler, owner of Chopper Farms LLC & DB Quarry, was sworn in and provided testimony of the Special Exception request. He responded to questions from Board members. Dan DeBoer, owner of Earth Inc. & leases the quarry, was sworn in and provided testimony regarding the Special Exception request. He also answered questions from the Board. John Oberthaler provided information regarding the request to authorize the continued operation of a non-metallic mining site. Discussion focused on hours of operation, daily loads, equipment, complaints, well sediment and groundwater. The following people spoke in opposition to this request: Scott Obremski, Tanya Luebke, Sandy Meis, Dennis Meis, Gretchen Hintz, Pete, Hintz, Nancy Kurzinski & Ron Dul. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Jim Garbe closed the public hearing and the Board proceeded into deliberation. The Board reviewed and discussed the required findings and evaluations outlined in the meeting packet, along with the staff's proposed conditions. The Board asked questions regarding enforcement, follow up inspections, blasting, permit expiration, and reclamation. Staff provided answers/clarification to the Board. A motion was made by Paul Cisewielicz, seconded by Todd Knepfel, to approve the Special Exception to extend the nonmetallic mining operation with the 16 conditions below. 1. A Portage County Zoning Permit must be obtained. 2. This approval is good for 2 years upon issuance of the Portage County Zoning Permit. 3. Approval is for the current ~ 14-acre quarry site with a maximum quarry depth of 1120 msl. 4. The operator is to meet with and follow any recommendations the Portage County Highway Department may have regarding cost sharing, maintenance, upgrades for haul roads and if there is a potential need for acceleration/deceleration lanes. 5. A copy of the DNR stormwater plan and clean water discharge permit shall be supplied to the Planning and Zoning Department prior to the issuance of the Zoning Permit. 6. Remaining land outside the established ~14-acre quarry must remain in natural woody vegetation. Management of this woody vegetation should follow best forest management practices to promote a thick, dense woodlot. 7. Machinery used onsite, especially crushing equipment and hydraulic rock hammer equipment, is to be kept at the bottom of the pit whenever possible for noise reduction. 8. Access roads are to be watered as needed to keep dust to a minimum. 9. The established containment area to service vehicles and equipment must be maintained to prevent groundwater contamination. Any petroleum products stored on site shall be kept inside of a concrete containment that is large enough to contain 150% of the maximum volume of product stored. 10. The blaster must be Wisconsin certified and license on file with the Planning and Zoning Department. Planning and Zoning Department staff, Sheriff’s Department, and Town Chairperson, and any landowner within a one-mile radius of the quarry who request notification, must be notified at least 24 hours prior to a blast. A list of landowners requesting notification shall be on file with the Town. Landowners may request to be removed from the list at any time. In January of each year the quarry owner shall contact the Town requesting information on any new homes built within the one-mile radius of the quarry. The quarry owner shall contact the new homeowners and obtain verification as to whether they do or do not want to be on the notification list. By February 1st of each year the Town shall provide the quarry owner with an updated notification list. Page 17 of 23 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes April 20, 2026 Page 3 of 3 11. By February 1st of every year a list of property owners within a mile of the quarry will be provided to the owner and/or operator of the pit. The quarry owner and/or operator shall contact homeowners and obtain verification as to whether they do or do not want to be on the notification list. 12. Crushing, grinding, splitting, pulverizing or any other mining activity that reduces the size of material may take place year round. 13. The only quarry activity allowed on Saturday will be truck loading from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No quarry operations will be allowed on Sunday. 14. Clean fill and asphalt can be brought into the site to be recycled. 15. Hours of operation shall be between 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for mining activities. Maintenance and repairs of equipment may take place between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30p.m. Monday through Friday. Extended hours can be approved by the town Chairperson for specific projects that may have time constraints. Such request need to be made at least 1 week prior to the start date the extended hours are being requested for, except for cases of emergencies. The Town Chairperson shall provide documentation of the extended hours of operation, the reason for the extension, and the duration of the project to the Portage County Planning and Zoning Department. 16. The gate must be closed and locked after hours of operation. The motion to approve with conditions by the following vote: 4 Yes: James Garbe, Paul Cieslewicz, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel 1 No: Brandont Taylor 0 Abstain: None PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. Agenda Item #3 - Pete Hintz, Scott Obremski, Tanya Luebke, Sandy Meis, Dennis Meis, Gretchen Hintz, Nancy Kuzynski, Ron Dul APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. March 23, 2026 A motion was made by Todd Knepfel, seconded by Barbara Brilowski, to approve the March 23, 2026 minutes. The motion to approve the minutes passed by the following vote: 5 Yes: James Garbe, Brandon Taylor, Paul Cieslewicz, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel 0 No: None 0 Abstain: None 5. March 25, 2026 A motion was made by Barbara Brilowski, seconded by Todd Knepfel, to approve the March 25, 2026 minutes. The motion to approve the minutes passed by the following vote: 5 Yes: James Garbe, Brandon Taylor, Paul Cieslewicz, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel 0 No: None 0 Abstain: None NEXT MEETING DATE May 18, 2026 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:07PM Page 18 of 23 PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT 1462 STRONGS AVENUE STEVENS POINT, WI 54481 Friday, May 15, 2026 9:00 AM Page 1 of 2 CALL TO ORDER The Board of Adjustment On-site meeting was called to order at 9:01AM ROLL CALL Members Present: James Garbe, Dennis Meis, Jason Pingel, Barbara Brilowski Members Excused: Brandon Taylor, Paul Cieslewicz, Todd Knepfel Staff Attending: Jenna Hake, Nicki Winkelman PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. None ON-SITE TOUR- The Committee will depart from the Portage County Annex Building, 1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481 and then proceed on a road tour throughout the County to observe parcel(s). A quorum of the Portage County Board of Adjustment Committee or Board of Supervisors, or any committee thereof, may be present at this meeting; however, no action will be taken by any committee on this topic. Committee members will not discuss government business while in the vehicle during the road tour nor afterward before adjournment. Stopping points, in which the Committee may convene and discuss the on-site tour, are noted below: 1. Petition No. PET-2026-007, Augustus Zakrzewski owner, of 2996 Cty Hwy HH, being part of the SW¼, of the NW¼, Section 05, T24N, R7E, Parcel #012240705-07.03, located in the Town of Carson. Wherein the petitioner is requesting a variance under Portage County Zoning Ordinance Sec. 7.1.6(6)(a)2.b; to build within the setback for Class 2 highway shall be 75 feet from the centerline of such existing or proposed highway or 42 feet from the right-of-way line of such existing highway, whichever is greater. The Committee completed a site visit. 2. Petition No. PET-2026-008, McPartland Family Trust owner, Derek Czaplinski, agent of the property located at 3753 Oak Moraine Ct, Stevens Point, WI 54482, being part of Government Lot 28, Section 07, T23N, R9E, Parcel #034230907:28.06, located in the Town of Stockton. Wherein a Special Exception from the provisions of the Portage County Private Sewage System Ordinance is requested to install holding tank(s) for a building per 7.9.9(5)(b), for a bathroom in a private storage/shop. The Committee completed a site visit. 3. Petition No. PET-2026-006, Special Exception Request by Jeff & Tammy Meyers, located at 4784 Pierce Ave, Parcel 030230726:03.12, being part of the Government Lot 3 of Section 26, T23 North of R7 East in the Town of Plover to build an accessory building exceeding the height of 20 feet in the R1- Rural and Urban Fringe Residential District per ordinance 7.1.2.(3)1. The Committee completed a site visit. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 10:47AM Page 19 of 23 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes May 15, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Page 20 of 23 PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PORTAGE COUNTY ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 5 1462 STRONGS AVENUE STEVENS POINT, WI 54481 Monday, May 18, 2026 4:00 PM REMOTE ATTENDANCE & COMMENT To attend this meeting by telephone : dial 1-872-242-7813, after dialing the number you will then be asked to enter in a meeting number. Use the following meeting number: 920 677 397, then press # To attend this meeting by video: Join the meeting now Page 1 of 3 CALL TO ORDER 1. Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order at 4:01PM ROLL CALL Members Present: James Garbe, Jason Pingel, Brandon Taylor, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel, Dennis Meis Staff Attending: Jenna Hake, Dan Bowers, Nicki Winkelman Others Attending: John Jazzewski, Tammy Meyers, Jeff Meyers, Sarah Meyers, Augustus Zukrzewski, Rita Zabzki, Ryan Smith, Pete McPartland, Laura McPartland, Brad Anderson, Tom Altmann PLEDGE TO THE FLAG CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS 2. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) None PUBLIC HEARING, DELIBERATION AND DECISIONS ON SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND VARIANCES. THE HEARING IS TO DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION(S): 3. Petition No. PET-2026-006, Special Exception Request by Jeff & Tammy Meyers, located at 4784 Pierce Ave, Parcel 030230726:03.12, being part of the Government Lot 3 of Section 26, T23 North of R7 East in the Town of Plover to build an accessory building exceeding the height of 20 feet in the R1- Rural and Urban Fringe Residential District per ordinance 7.1.2.(3)1. Jenna Hake, Portage County Zoning Coordinator, provided an explanation of the proposed garage, noting that it will exceed the height restriction in the R1 and Urban Fringe Residential Zoning District but would comply with all required setback regulations. Jeff Meyers, owner, was sworn in and testified. He noted an adjoining vacant lot increases the total property size to four acres. Tom Altmann, Altmann Construction, was sworn in and provided testimony. No additional testimony was offered in favor, opposed, or of interest, either in person or virtually. Chairperson Jim Garbe closed testimony and opened deliberation. A motion was made by Brandon Taylor, seconded by Barbara Brilowski, to approve Petition No. PET-2026-006, including Conditions 1–5 as presented in the packet material. The motion to approve passed by the following vote: Page 21 of 23 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes May 18, 2026 Page 2 of 3 5 Yes: James Garbe, Jason Pingel, Brandon Taylor, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel 0 No: None 0 Abstain: None 4. Petition No. PET-2026-007, Augustus Zakrzewski owner, of 2996 Cty Hwy HH, being part of the SW¼, of the NW¼, Section 05, T24N, R7E, Parcel #012240705-07.03, located in the Town of Carson. Wherein the petitioner is requesting a variance under Portage County Zoning Ordinance Sec. 7.1.6(6)(a)2.b; to build within the setback for Class 2 highway shall be 75 feet from the centerline of such existing or proposed highway or 42 feet from the right-of-way line of such existing highway, whichever is greater. Jenna Hake, Portage County Zoning Coordinator, provided the history and background of the variance request, explaining that the homeowner cannot build in any other portion of the lot because the septic system, well, and surrounding wetlands limit alternative locations. Augustus Zakrzewski, owner, and Peter Zakrzewski, his father, were both sworn in. This addition will consist of 1 bath and 2 bedrooms, totaling 2,000 sq ft. No concerns were noted from the Highway Department in regard to the vision triangle. John Jazdzewski, Town of Carson Supervisor, stated the Town Board and Plan Commission previously approved the request. Chairperson Garbe closed the public hearing and opened deliberation. A motion was made by Barbara Brilowski, seconded by Jason Pingel, to approve Petition No. PET-2026-007, including Conditions 1–3 as presented in the packet material. The motion to approve passed by the following vote: 5 Yes: James Garbe, Jason Pingel, Brandon Taylor, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel 0 No: None 0 Abstain: None 5. Petition No. PET-2026-008, McPartland Family Trust owner, Derek Czaplinski, agent of the property located at 3753 Oak Moraine Ct, Stevens Point, WI 54482, being part of Government Lot 28, Section 07, T23N, R9E, Parcel #034230907:28.06, located in the Town of Stockton. Wherein a Special Exception from the provisions of the Portage County Private Sewage System Ordinance is requested to install holding tank(s) for a building per 7.9.9(5)(b), for a bathroom in a private storage/shop. Jenna Hake, Portage County Zoning Coordinator, gave an explanation for the request of a holding tank. Due to soil conditions, a mound or conventional septic system is not practical, and connecting to the existing system on the subject property would be challenging. A holding tank was determined to be the best available option for the property. Peter McPartland, owner, and Ryan Smith, contractor, were sworn in. They explained the bathroom will use the holding tank and that a temporary second driveway will be restored after construction. Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Jim Garbe closed the public hearing and the Board proceeded into deliberation. A motion was made by Jason Pingel, seconded by Brandon Taylor, to approve Petition No. PET-2026-008, including Condition 1 as presented in the packet material. The motion to approve passed by the following vote: 5 Yes: James Garbe, Jason Pingel, Brandon Taylor, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel 0 No: None 0 Abstain: None PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. On-site Minutes from April 20, 2026 A motion was made by Barbara Brilowski, seconded by Brandon Taylor, to approve the on-site minutes of April 20, 2026. The motion to approve passed by the following vote: 5 Yes: James Garbe, Jason Pingel, Brandon Taylor, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel Page 22 of 23 Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes May 18, 2026 Page 3 of 3 0 No: None 0 Abstain: None 7. Meeting Minutes from April 20, 2026 A motion was made by Todd Knepfel, seconded by Brandon Taylor, to postpone approval of the April 20, 2026 meeting minutes. The motion to postpone passed by the following vote: 5 Yes: James Garbe, Jason Pingel, Brandon Taylor, Barbara Brilowski, Todd Knepfel 0 No: None 0 Abstain: None NEXT MEETING DATE Tentativly June 15, 2026 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:13PM Page 23 of 23