Resource Planning Committee Agenda Packet (PDF)

Notice in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: 1) Any person needing assistance to participate in this meeting should contact the Office of the County Clerk at (920) 746-2200. Notification 72 hours prior to a meeting will enable the County to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. 2) Door County is committed to making its electronic and information technology (e.g., website and contents) accessible for all persons. If you encounter difficulty accessing the posted materials for this meeting, located on-line at https://www.co.door.wi.gov/AgendaCenter under the committee name, or have trouble accessing the virtual meeting, please call (920) 746-2323, or send a FAX to (920) 746-2387, or send an e-mail to Lriemer@co.door.wi.gov so that we may determine how to best assist you. AGENDA 1. Call business meeting to order. 2. Establish a quorum: roll call. 3. Adopt agenda/properly noticed. 4. Approve minutes for May 7, 2026, meeting. 5. Correspondence. 6. Public comment: Information may be received from members of the public, except information related to a pending hearing (e.g., zoning amendment or conditional use permit). Extensive discussion and all action must be deferred until and unless specific notice of the subject matter is included on the agenda. 7. Zoning matters: a. Consider resolution regarding Town of Brussel’s town zoning ordinance map amendment; rezone parcel located at 1610 Orchard View Ln from Light Industrial (LI) to Rural Residential (RR). b. Continued review/discussion/consideration of sponsorship for public hearing a possible Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance text amendment for Shipping Containers to be used as Accessory Structures. 8. Matters to be placed on a future agenda or referred to a committee, official, or employee. 9. Next meeting dates: • June 4, 2026: ? • June 18, 2026: ? • July 2, 2026: No meeting • July 16, 2026: ? 10. Adjourn. Deviation from order shown may occur. Notice of Public Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2026 Business meeting at approx. 3:00 p.m. DOOR COUNTY RESOURCE PLANNING COMMITTEE Door County Government Center Chambers Room (C102, 1st floor) 421 Nebraska Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Oversight for Land Use Services Department Anyone wishing to speak must attend in person. Members of the public who wish to simply monitor/observe the meeting may attend in person or do so remotely by using the link below, or via the Zoom smartphone app, or by calling (312) 626- 6799. Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8226897581 4?pwd=pWCqzYaTOwMyUoYrcIj1RTO mu6XTln.1 Webinar ID: 822 6897 5814 Passcode: 283708 Zoom Webinar ID: 894 1468 1074 Passcode: 113675 1 1 These minutes have not been reviewed by the oversight committee and are subject to approval or revision at the next regular committee meeting. MINUTES OF MEETING DOOR COUNTY RESOURCE PLANNING COMMITTEE May 7, 2026 1. Call business meeting to order. Zettel called a business meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. in the Door County Government Center Chambers Room (C102, 1st floor), 421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. 2. Establish a quorum: roll call. Present: RPC Members Staff Hugh Zettel Karyn Behling Ken Fisher Sean Donohue Jason Tlachac Tara McKeefry Claire Morkin Nancy Goss 3. Election of Chair Fisher nominated himself, seconded by Goss. Motion carried unanimously. Fisher elected as Chair. 4. Election of Vice Chair Fisher nominated Morkin, seconded by Goss. Zettel nominated himself. Motion carried for Morkin as Vice Chair. (4-1, Zettel). Morkin elected as Vice Chair. 5. Adopt agenda/properly noticed. After confirmation of proper notice and posting procedures, there was a motion by Morkin, seconded by Goss, to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Approve minutes for April 16, 2026 meeting. Motion by Tlachac, seconded by Morkin, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried 4-0. Goss abstained. 7. Correspondence. Two letters were handed out regarding shipping containers. 8. Public comment: Information may be received from members of the public, except information related to a pending hearing (e.g., zoning amendment or conditional use permit). Extensive discussion and all action must be deferred until and unless specific notice of the subject matter is included on the agenda. Timothy Erskine shared about data centers. 9. New Business: a. Overview of Land Use Serives Department and the role of the Committee; review of educational/resource and other materials available on department website: https://www.co.door.wi.gov/164/Land-Use-Services. 2 MINUTES OF MEETING RESOURCE PLANNING COMMITTEE May 7, 2026 2 b. Discussion of a Data Center Moratorium After discussion, a motion was made by Morkin, seconded by Tlachac, to change the moratorium to 1 year and to add an additional line that the moratorium may be extended, and then refer to the Administrative Committee. Motion carried unanimously. c. Discussion of a possible text amendment for Shipping Containers as Accessory Structures. Lots of discussion over the proposed text and prohibiting them from additional zoning districts, main concern is to keep them out of residential neighborhoods. Consensus to bring this discussion back to the next meeting. d. Staffing Update Currently recruiting for 2 vacant positions, planner and code administrator. Trying something new this summer and no assigning applications specifically based on geographic location but instead based on experience, workload, and application type, in an attempt to improve efficiency. 10. Matters to be placed on a future agenda or referred to a committee, official, or employee. Morkin resigns as Vice Chair. Morkin nominates Zettel, seconded by Goss. Motion carried unanimously. Zettel elected as Vice Chair. Committee to consider additional mitigation options for increased imperious surfaces. 11. Next meeting dates: • May 21, 2026: ? • June 4, 2026: ? • June 18, 2026: ? • July 2, 2026: No Meeting There will be a business meeting on May 21st to continue discussion of shipping containers. Zettel asked for the POWTS program history to be presented at a future meeting. Meeting schedule discussed as noted. 12. Adjourn. Motion by Goss, seconded by Zettel, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m. Reported by, Karyn Behling Land Use Services Director Tara McKeefry Code Administrator 3 4 5 6 7 Town of Brussels Plan Commission Website: TownOfBrussels.com Mark Marchant, Chairman Matt Phillips Austin Vandertie Joel Daoust Bill Vandertie ______________________________________________________________________ Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 6:15pm 1. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 6:17 PM by Chairman Marchant. 2. Establish Quorum Quorum established. Members present: Marchant, A. Vandertie, Daoust, B. Vandertie. Also present: Kyle Guilette and Joe Wautier. (Guilette to be added to regular roster.) 3. Approval of Agenda Agenda amended to include rezoning consideration. Motion B. Vandertie, seconded Phillips. Motion carried. 4. Rezoning Request Request to rezone Parcel #0040003262433A (80,163 sq. ft.) from Light Industrial to Rural Residential for construction of a residential home. Colin Mirkes presented on behalf of Nate Alberts. Guilette reviewed proposal; no concerns noted. Request meets ordinance requirements and is compatible with surrounding parcels, including adjacent parcels to the south and west and others within a ¼ mile. With consent and agreement by this committee, this will be added to the Board meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. 7. Adjourn Motion Daoust, seconded Phillips. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM. 8 TOWN OF BRUSSELS TOWN BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – Immediately Following Annual Meeting Brussels Community Center The Town Board Meeting of the Town of Brussels was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Chairman Joe Wautier, with a motion by Vandertie and seconded by Marchant. Roll Call Board Members Present: Chair Joe Wautier; Supervisors Mark Marchant and Austin Vandertie; Treasurer Penny Wautier; Clerk Sherri Dantoin. Pledge of Allegiance - recited Approval of Agenda Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve the agenda, with Item 9.b. tabled due to the absence of the Zoning Administrator. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Vandertie, seconded by Marchant, to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2026 Town Board Meeting. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Penny Wautier reported that the bank transitioned to a new system in early March, resulting in limited deposits during that time. Normal operations are expected to resume in April. Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion Carried. Public Comments/Supervisor Response - None Liquor Licenses Motion by Vandertie, seconded by Marchant, to approve the following licenses with no concerns. Motion carried: • Kolberg Athletic Club – 6-month beer license • BUG Firefighters Car & Motor Show (June 6–7) – Temporary Beer & Wine License • BUG Firefighters BBQ Rib Cook Off (June 19,20)–Temporary Beer & Wine License Building/Zoning Permits Permits issued for March were approved. Motion Marchant, second by Vandertie. Motion carried. Planning Commission Committee • Consideration of an ordinance on shipping containers was deferred to the next meeting. • Bay-Lake Regional Planning/Comprehensive Plan Update: Marchant provided an update on the initial Planning Commission meeting and project timeline. Members have assignments to complete prior to the next meeting; the process is expected to proceed smoothly. • Rezoning Request: The Alberts family requested rezoning of 80,163 sq. ft. from light commercial to rural residential for the purpose of building a home. The Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator reviewed the request and identified no concerns. Motion Marchant, seconded by Vandertie to approve the Planning Commission recommendation for rezoning as per request and submittal. Motion carried. 9 Town Roads Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve the following road work identified during inspection. Motion carried: • Morning View Road – $43,946 • Rabbit Road (2 patches) – $11,708 • Marsh Road (4 patches and overlay) – $30,147 • Norm’s Road (culvert) – $5,220 • Total of $91,021 Additionally, 2.44 miles of road were identified for seal coating. A bid request will be published by May 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with consideration at the May meeting. Town Board agreed that they may want to just get the road work done that is needed this year since we have funds available. Final decisions once cost of seal coating is determined. Local Road Improvement Program (Low Road) remains pending. Agricultural Road Improvement Program (Brussels Road): The initial grant application with Union was not received; the project will be resubmitted under another grant opportunity. Community Center – No report. Town Park • Karen Stroschein – Summer Music Event: No event planned for 2026; maybe 2027? • Mimi Schmidt-Smith – Pickleball in the Park: The Door County Pickleball Club proposed installing windscreens (at their expense) with their logo, along with benches and additional improvements. The Town agreed to add a trash can, fill cracks in the blacktop, and repair the rolled fence. Motion by Vandertie, seconded by Marchant, to approve the proposal and related improvements. Motion carried. • Youth SD Softball/Baseball Group: Representatives Jason Dart and Bridgette Spude presented preliminary plans for adding a third athletic field. The project would be funded outside of the Town budget. Additional information will be presented following further planning and cost analysis. Transportation Resolution Motion by Marchant, seconded by Vandertie, to approve the Transportation Resolution. The Clerk will forward the signed resolution to the Governor’s Office and Wisconsin Towns. Motion carried. Clerk’s Correspondence Clerk Dantoin shared AODA Festival Kits with the Wautiers for use at upcoming events. Payment of Bills Two check runs were completed this month due to meeting timing, along with two manual checks ($100 for a Community Center refund and $550 to JJ Excavating), for a total of $50,162.59. Motion Marchant, second by Vandertie to approve the Monthly salaries and administrative expenses. Motion Carried. Next Meeting/Next Agenda: The next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Agenda Items: Shipping Container Ordinance, Seal Coat Bid Consideration Adjournment Motion by Vandertie, seconded by Marchant, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. 10 11 ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 P. Rockwell Dist. 11 M. Rusnak Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 D. Enigl Dist. 17 B. Bultman Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 J. Gunnlaugsson BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of a Quorum Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 2026 by the Door Co unty Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 J. Tlachac Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 A. Heim Peter Dist. 11 H. Bacon Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 T. Cain-Bieri Dist. 17 D. Smith Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 P. Pluff Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 N. Goss BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of Total Membership Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 28th day of April, 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County ROLL CALL Board Members Aye Nay Exc. Dist. 1 D. Englebert Dist. 2 T. Thayse Dist. 3 J. Tlachac Dist. 4 N. Robillard Dist. 5 J. Miller Dist. 6 K. Fisher Dist. 7 C. Morkin Dist. 8 C. Jeanquart Dist. 9 R. Shaw Dist. 10 A. Heim Peter Dist. 11 H. Bacon Dist. 12 N. Norton Dist. 13 D. Vogel Dist. 14 H. Zettel Dist. 15 E. Gauger Dist. 16 T. Cain-Bieri Dist. 17 D. Smith Dist. 18 V. Hancock Dist. 19 P. Pluff Dist. 20 W. Kalms Dist. 21 N. Goss BOARD ACTION Vote Required: Majority Vote of Total Membership Motion to Approve Adopted 1st Defeated 2nd Yes: No: Exc: Reviewed by: , Corp. Counsel Reviewed by: , Administrator FISCAL IMPACT: Certification: I, Jill M. Lau, Clerk of Door County, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution that was adopted on the 26th day of May, 2026 by the Door County Board of Supervisors. Jill M. Lau County Clerk, Door County RESOLUTION 2026-XX APPROVAL OF TOWN OF BRUSSELS ZONING ORDINANCE MAP AMENDMENT TO THE DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WHEREAS, The Town of Brussels has adopted a zoning ordinance as authorized by s. 60.62, Wis. Stats; and WHEREAS, The Door County Board of Supervisors approved the Town of Brussel’s zoning ordinance via Resolution 2002-86; and WHEREAS, The Town of Brussels desires to adopt a zoning map amendment rezoning one parcel (0040003262433A) from Light Industrial (LI) to Rural Residential (RR); and WHEREAS, The proposed zoning amendment may not be adopted unless approved by the Door County Board of Supervisors (s. 60.62, Wis. Stats.); and WHEREAS, The Town of Brussels has requested the Door County Board of Supervisors to approve the proposed zoning map amendment; and WHEREAS, The Door County Resource Planning Committee has reviewed the proposed zoning map amendment; and WHEREAS, The Door County Resource Planning Committee recommends approval of the proposed amendment as presented. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Door County Board of Supervisors approves the Town of Brussels zoning map amendment rezoning the parcel 0040003262433A from Light Industrial (LI) to Rural Residential (RR). SUBMITTED BY: Resource Planning Committee Kenneth Fisher, Chairperson Hugh Zettel Jason Tlachac Claire Morkin Nancy Goss 12 13