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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 1st, 2026 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the Planning Commission was held on June 1st, 2026, 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, Joel Reice, Steve Most, Bailey Ruona, Josh Gergen, Dave Hovel, Kate Otto Commission Absent: Steve Most Staff Present: City Administrator Matt Wolf, City Planner Luke Wiese Others Present: Greg Adams from Cedar Corporation, Ken Jaworski from Cedar Corporation (attended virtually), members of the public Approve minutes for May 4th, 2026 Commissioner Gergen motioned to approve the minutes, Ruona seconded; motion passed without a negative voice vote (6-0) Public hearing on the proposed City of Prescott Comprehensive Plan 2026–2046. Ken Jaworski of Cedar Corporation presented the proposed 2026–2046 Comprehensive Plan. Jaworski discussed the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan update and summarized the community survey results, including what residents value about Prescott and perceived strengths and weaknesses within the community. He also reviewed several maps included in the plan, including the planned bikeways and pedestrian facilities map and the Future Land Use Map. Jaworski noted that the Future Land Use Map identifies potential growth areas and anticipated land uses, but that it is intended to be a guide and may be amended over time as conditions change. Commissioner Hovel motioned to open the public hearing, Ruona seconded, motion passed without a negative (6-0). There were no comments. Commissioner Hovel motioned to close the public hearing, Ruona seconded; motion passed without a negative voice (6-0). Commissioner Hovel motioned to approve Resolution 02-26 A Resolution of the Plan Commission Recommending Adoption of The “City of Prescott Comprehensive Plan 2026 – 2046” Update. Ruona seconded; motion passed without a negative voice (6-0). Conditional Use Review City Planner Wiese presented a review of the City's conditional uses. Wiese explained that under Wisconsin law, if a use is listed as a conditional use within a zoning district, it is generally presumed to be appropriate for that district, with review focused on conditions rather than whether the use itself is allowed. Because of this, the Plan Commission reviewed conditional uses that may no longer fit the intent of their respective zoning districts. The Plan Commission received a review matrix of conditional uses in the City. The four conditional uses identified for discussion were: • Allowing ADUs in the R-5 Single-Family Residential District • Airports, airstrips, and landing fields in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District • Railroads and railroad facilities in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District • Large-scale solar facilities in the C-1, I-1, I-2, and I-3 Districts The Plan Commission discussed the relevance of each use within its corresponding district. Although development of large-scale solar facilities is unlikely, the Plan Commission expressed concern that portions of the City's commercial and industrial areas could be used for solar generation rather than the intended uses of those districts. The Plan Commission directed staff to prepare ordinance amendments removing large-scale solar facilities as a conditional use in all districts. Similar direction was provided for airports, airstrips, landing fields, railroads, and railroad facilities in the I-2 District. When discussing ADUs, the Plan Commission felt the use was appropriate with the R-5 District and directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment allowing ADUs as a conditional use in R-5. Hovel motioned to direct staff to draft a new ordinance allowing ADU’s in R-5 single family residential and remove the other conditional uses from those chapters. Ruona seconded; motion passed without a negative voice (6-0). Other Business City Administrator Wolf provided an update on the proposed Assisted Living Facility at 445 Court Street. The developer has submitted portions of the final site plans, and the City is awaiting the complete application before placing the item on a future Plan Commission agenda. The Plan Commission also discussed next month's meeting scheduled for Monday, July 6. Because the meeting falls close to the holiday weekend, some members may be unavailable. The Plan Commission will tentatively reschedule or cancel the meeting depending on the items requiring consideration. Commissioner Hovel motioned to adjourn. Ruona seconded; motion passed without a negative voice vote (6-0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 PM. The next Plan Commission meeting will be held on Monday, July 6th, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Prescott City Hall. Respectfully Submitted, Luke Wiese Planner