Plan Commission — Minutes

Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – May 23, 2024 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM on May 23, 2024, 2023 at the Town of Cooperstown Hall by Chairman Pam Kouba. In attendance were Chairman Pam Kouba, Secretary/Member Susan Kornely, Members: David Blakeslee and Nicholas Propson. Leroy Meles was excused. Others in attendance: Ethan and Cayla Binish, Sup. Anthony Shibler, Stephen Diedrich Citizen input: Stephen Diedrich, Ethan Binish, Cayla Binish, and Anthony Shibler gave their input on the rezoning in favor. The Plan Commission meet at 6:00 for an onsite review of parcel 003-032-015-000.00 at 13307 Rameker Rd, Cato, WI 54230. The Plan Commission reviewed the rezone request of Ethan & Cayla Binish, dated 12/14/2023. The existing property located at 13307 Rameker Rd, Cato, is currently zoned LE (Large Estate) with a parcel of 5.80 acres, joined by 12.2 acres of GA(General Ag) divided by the section line. The petitioner is asking to rezone the property to GA (General Ag), with the intension of building a shop for the farm and hair salon with a mixed-use tank. The committee worked through the Town of Cooperstown Planning Commissions Rezone Consideration worksheet as part of the regular review procedure. Letters to adjacent landowners were sent asking for comments or concerns. One response from Milton Balzer was received and was in favor of the hair salon. Stephen Diedrich was in attendance and was in favor of the rezoning. This document is also being sent to the Town Clerk to keep on file with this request documentation. After debate, the Plan Commission determined a motion for approval by Nicholas Propson and seconded by David Blakeslee: "The plan commission recommends to the of Cooperstown Board to approve the rezoning request from LE to GA with additional recommendation for the Conditional Use for the hair salon. Motion passed with four ayes (Nicholas P, David B, Pam K, Susan K). There were no abstentions. Pam Kouba has forwarded the recommendation to the Town Clerk to be reviewed at the next Town Board meeting. On a motion by Pam Kouba and seconded by Susan Kornely, the board adjourned the meeting at 7:22 pm. Motion passed. Minutes approved June 10, 2025 Susan Kornely, Plan Commission Secretary