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Village of Holmen
Planning Commission Minutes
April 28, 2026
Village President Barlow called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 pm on
Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Present were Commission Members Barlow, Kulcinski, Anderson,
Appold, Kertis, Baird, and Reitzel; along with advisory members Administrator Heinig and
Engineer Dahl. Tim van Eijl was also in attendance.
Public Hearings:
Rezoning Petition for Petitioner Joseph Roraff, JDT Development LLC, seeking a
Change of Zoning from (A) Agriculture District to (B-2) General Business District on
1.31 acres immediately South of Mc Donald’s on Gaarder Road (CSM in process)
Motion by Appold, seconded by Reitzel to open the Public Hearing. Carried 7-0.
Administrator Heinig stated the requested zoning change for consideration will change the
property from (A) Agricultural to (B-2) General Business. The comprehensive plan
supports commercial use in this area and therefore the rezoning is comprehensive plan
compliant.
Tim van Eijl of JDT Development stated he was present to answer any questions.
Motion by Kulcinski, seconded by Kertis to close the Public Hearing. Carried 7-0.
Approval of the March 31, 2026 minutes:
Motion by Reitzel, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of the March 31, 2026
Meeting. Carried 7-0.
Public Comment:
None
Agenda Items:
Possible action and recommendation on Rezoning Petition for Petitioner Joseph
Roraff, JDT Development LLC, seeking a Change of Zoning from (A) Agriculture
District to (B-2) General Business District on 1.31 acres immediately South of Mc
Donald’s on Gaarder Road (CSM in process)
Administrator Heinig stated the only communication received was from McDonalds’s to ask
what will be coming in. McDonald’s had no concerns with the rezoning. He stated that the
rezoning petition is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and he recommends its approval.
Member Baird asked what the concept and eventual building may be. Tim van Eijl answered
they are still working out the leases, and the building plans are being to be finalized.
Administrator Heinig stated the building plans will be brought to the commission for SPAR
review when they are ready.
Motion by Kertis, seconded by Reitzel to recommend approval of Rezoning Petition for
Petitioner Joseph Roraff, JDT Development LLC, seeking a Change of Zoning from (A)
Agriculture District to (B-2) General Business District on 1.31 acres immediately South of
Mc Donald’s on Gaarder Road (CSM in process) Carried 7-0.
Updates and other informational items from and before the Planning Commission:
Administrator Heinig stated there is a potential annexation and SPAR review for the May
agenda.
Adjourn:
Motion by Kulcinski, seconded by Appold to adjourn at 6:08 pm. Carried 7-0.
Minutes prepared by Chris Dahl, Village Engineer.
Source: Village of Holmen website. First collected Oct 11, 2026.