09.04.2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

September 4, 2024Town of Luxemburg Plan Commission MeetingMeeting called to order by the Zoning Lead – Jim Salentine at 7:17 PMPlan Commission Board members present:Jim SalentineJohn HaenGreg RonsmanJerry MeislerGene SeidlEdith Lauscher – Zoning AdministratorTown Board Members:Linda Jonet - ChairmanKen Dart - Supervisor #1Leonard Wachal - Supervisor #2Glenda Daul - ClerkCommunity Members in attendance:Tim & Lynn JonetJim SchloffLynn Jonet was requesting to rezone 3.2569 acres from A-1 Exclusive Ag to R-1 Residential. Currently there are 2 parcels already R-1 and combining all the land to make 3 lots. The 3 lot sizes would be 2.795, 2.9 and 2.0 acres. This is for in the future, if their kids would ever want a lot or they would want to sell the land. They already built their retirement home.Jim Salentine called for a motion to grant the rezoning.Motion to approve the rezone by John Haen, with a 2nd by Gene Seidl.A unanimous yes from the Plan Commission Board to grant the rezoning for Lynn Jonet from A-1 Exclusive Ag to R-1 Residential of 3.2569 acres and then the creation of 3 lots. Motion carried. 5 ayes, 0 naysLinda Jonet then brought the decision to the Town Board. Leonard Wachal motioned to approve the rezoning, with a 2nd by Ken Dart. Motion carried. 2 ayes, 0 naysDiscussion on land usage for solar panels. Plan commission agreed land would need to be rezoned for a business or manufacturing with a million-dollar surety bond for every 1.5 acres.Motion by Greg Ronsman with a 2nd by John Haen. Motion carried. 5 ayes, 0 naysTown Board agreed with this decision. Leonard Wachal motioned to approve land usage for solar panels, with a 2nd by Ken Dart. Motion carried. 2 ayes, 0 nays. We will need to write either a new ordinance or an addendum to the ordinance.Jim made the request for a motion to adjourn. Motion by John Haen and a 2nd by Jerry Meisler to adjourn. Motion carried. 5 ayes, 0 nays.Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.Glenda DaulTown Clerk of Luxemburg