Public Hearing for Land Division — Minutes

TOWN OF NEW GLARUS PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Chalet Landhaus, 2nd Floor, Conference Room, 801 WI Hwy 69, New Glarus, WI Members in attendance: Chair Narveson, Supervisor Dan Gartzke, Supervisor Pernitz. Also attending: Danielle Travis, Nathaniel Bartlett, Dennis Hoesley, William French, Jean Retrum, Larry Retrum, Dan Frye, George Marotta, Lauren Siegenthaler, Erick Siegenthaler, Troy Bader, Sarah Dittmer 1. Chair Narveson called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. and confirmed that notices were sent to landowners adjoining the Bader property and proper notices were published. 2. Posting of the agenda was made on 10/13/2025 by Clerk McMicken 3. Chair Narveson explained the land division of the property known as the “Arn Property”. This is called a detached cluster. The original homestead can be detached. There are 13- 14 lots available on the Arn Property. The original lots are at the far west end of the property and are not clearly defined yet. There is a map that may be approved a road that would connect back to Blue Vista as a safety issue. This is a concept is on the west side of the property. The Plan commission will be pushing for no south or east development. 4. Sarah Dittmer asked what is being looked at now? As of now it is only the house and buildings on 12.4 acres that is being divided off. Nothing else is being divided currently. Jean Retrum wanted confirmation of what is being divided. Only the 12.4 acres with the buildings. Danielle Travis, owner of the 12.4-acre property introduced herself and explained what she and her family have done to improve the property. Nate B Bartlett wanted clarification of the development. A conceptual map was created that has 13 lots to the west. Nothing has been committed to. Approval is being requested for the 12. 4 acres containing the buildings. Nothing else. Supervisor Pernitz explained the purpose of tonight’s meeting and the approvals required. This meeting provides the public an opportunity to voice their concerns. 5. Supervisor Pernitz made a motion to adjourn the Public Hearing. Seconded by Supervisor Gartzke. Meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Margo A. McMicken, Clerk Treasurer Approved 11-12-2025