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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes J uly 8 th , 202 6 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the Planning Commission was held on J uly 8 th , 202 6 , at the Municipal Building, 800 Borner Street, Prescott, Wisconsin 54021. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM Commission Present: Mayor Mike Gerke , Steve Most , Josh Gergen , Dave Hovel Commission Absent: Joel Reice, Bailey Ruona, Kate Otto Staff Present: City Administrator Matt Wolf, City Planner Luke Wiese Others Present: Greg Johnson from Nottingham Construction, Ed Lucas of 501 Sunset Court , members of the public 1. Approve minutes for June 1 st , 202 6 Commissioner Hovel motioned to approve the minutes, Gergen seconded; motion passed without a negative voice ( 4 -0) . 2. Public hearing – Conditional Use Permit for Assisted Living Facility at 445 Court Street Commissioner Hovel motioned to open the public hearing, Gergen seconded, motion passed without a negative ( 4 -0). City Planner Luke Wiese presented the Conditional Use Permit application and site plan proposal for an assisted living facility at 445 Court Street. The proposed facility consists of 59 units with 67 bedrooms. Assisted living facilities are an allowed conditional use in the R-1 Zoning District. The proposal was reviewed for compliance with the City's site plan standards. Wiese explained that the proposal is consistent with the City's development standards, subject to conditions. Charles Evanson of 332 Oak Street asked how much of the surface water runoff would run off the site compared to being directed into the City stormwater system. He also asked whether all parking areas would be hard surfaced. Greg Johnson of Nottingham Construction stated that most of the runoff would be captured by the Oak Street storm sewer drainage system and that runoff from the site toward Peacock Ridge would be reduced. He also stated that the parking lots would be hard surfaced. Name not provided, President of Peacock Ridge Townhomes stated that there are two drains along the retaining wall that carry a large amount of water from the City and the site. Referring to the retaining wall on the western side of the site, he stated that the drains are inadequate and that Peacock Ridge spent $160,000 putting the wall back up. He stated that, overall, the plan does not adequately address the stormwater concerns. Greg Johnson stated that the development is addressing the stormwater concerns. He explained that most of the water would be sent to Oak Street and that the currently inadequate drains running to Peacock Ridge would receive significantly less water from the site than they do now. He also explained that having maintenance staff on site would allow the facility to respond to issues more quickly. Chris Blanchard of 311 Oak Street asked what landscaping is planned for the site and what landscaping would be located near Peacock Ridge Estates. Greg Johnson, referring to the submitted landscape plan, explained that there would be plantings along that side of the property and that there is a vested interest in making sure the property looks nice. Mark Most of 507 Court Street stated that the building is much more needed for the community. He asked about overall wastewater capacity. Mayor Mike Gerke stated that with the proposed addition, wastewater usage would be approximately 356,000 gallons per day, compared to a treatment capacity of 500,000 gallons per day. Mark Most of 507 Court Street asked whether there had been a change from when the concept plan was reviewed as senior living to the current proposal being referred to as assisted living. He also asked whether the same group that operates the Ellsworth facility would manage this facility, asked about traffic flow, asked whether building code requirements had changed since the concept plan was reviewed last fall, and asked when construction would begin. Greg Johnson stated that the project is still senior living and that assisted living is the title being used for it. He stated that the same group would manage this facility. He stated that there would be additional traffic flow because the area does not currently receive much traffic. He also explained that residents typically do not drive regularly, but that visitors and employees would add to traffic flow. He stated that the building would be built to code. He stated that, if approved, construction could start as early as this fall or as late as spring. Commissioner Hovel motioned to close the public hearing, Gergen seconded; motion passed without a negative voice ( 4 -0). Commissioner Hovel motioned to recommend Resolution XX-26, A Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility at 445 Court Street, to Council for approval. Gergen seconded; motion passed without a negative voice (4-0). Commissioner Hovel motioned to recommend Resolution XX-26, A Resolution Approving the Site Plan Review for the Assisted Living Development at 445 Court Street, to Council for approval. Gergen seconded; motion passed without a negative voice (4-0). 3. Certified Survey Map Adjusting Lot Dimensions for Lots 1, 501 Sunset Court, and 2, 1201 Pearl St. In SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 3, Township 26N, Range 20W City Planner Wiese presented information related to the Certified Survey Map submitted for 501 Sunset Court and 1201 Pearl Street. The Certified Survey Map transfers land from 1201 Pearl Street (Lot 2) to 501 Sunset Court (Lot 1). Wiese explained that both resulting lots meet the minimum lot size requirements for the R-1 District. Staff reviewed the CSM for compliance with the City of Prescott's Chapter 510-13 ordinance, §606-21, and Wis. Stat. §236.34. Hovel motioned to recommend Resolution XX-26 A Resolution Approving a Certified Survey Map for the Division of a Parcel in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 3, Township 26N, Range 20W to Council for approval. Gergen seconded; motion passed without a negative voice (4-0). 4. Conditional Use Review City Administrator Wolf presented the proposed zoning code amendments regarding conditional uses. The proposed changes update the allowed conditional uses in various zoning districts throughout Prescott. Wolf also discussed that the accessory structures code currently conflicts with the residential zoning districts regarding the number of permitted accessory buildings. The Plan Commission recommended revising the residential zoning districts to align with the City's accessory structures code section. Commissioner Hovel motioned to recommend setting a public hearing for the Zoning Code Amendments at the August 3 rd Plan Commission meeting to Council for approval . Gergen seconded; motioned passed without a negative voice (4-0). Commissioner Gergen motioned to adjourn. Hovel seconded; motion passed without a negative voice vote ( 4 -0). The meeting was adjourned at 6: 33 PM. The next Plan Commission meeting will be held on Monday , August 3 rd , 202 6 , at 6:00 PM at Prescott City Hall. Respectfully Submitted, Luke Wiese Planner