Plan Commission Meeting — Agenda packet

AGENDA TOWN OF ROME PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 4:00 p.m. ROME MUNICIPAL BUILDING 1156 Alpine Drive Nekoosa, WI 54457 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Certify Posting of Meeting 4. Approve Agenda 5. Citizen Comments – During the Citizen Comment period of the agenda the Plan Commission committee welcomes comments from any town resident, not a member of the Commission, on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the Commission cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The Commission may refer the item to staff, a standing committee or a future Plan Commission agenda for discussion and action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 3 minutes to speak. Speakers are asked to submit a card to the Chair providing their name, address and topic for discussion The Commission will also take comment from the public on agenda items as called by the Chair, but not during Citizen Comment. Please note that once the Commission begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue NO ACTION CONTEMPLATED POSSIBLE REFERAL TO FUTURE AGENDA: 6. Information Updates, Recent Correspondences, Current Events, and Announcements 7. Open Public Hearing a. Consideration of the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for the following purpose: a storage business at the property located at 1367 Alpine Dr, owned by Archer Creek LLC, also described as Lot 2 of CSM 3742, located in NE ¼, SW ¼, Section 07, Town 20N, Range 06E, Town of Rome, Adams County, WI, with a parcel number of 030-00625-0020 b. Consideration of a site plan/plan of operation for Archer Creek LLC, for the property located at 1367 Alpine Dr, also described as Lot 2 of CSM 3742, located in NE ¼, SW ¼, Section 07, Town 20N, Range 06E, Town of Rome, Adams County, WI, with a parcel number of 030- 00625-0020 Town of Rome Nekoosa, WI 54457 www.romewi.gov c. Consideration of a site plan/plan of operation for Clear Trail Properties, for the property located at 1144 County Road D, also described as Lot 1 of CSM 6905, located in SW ¼, NE ¼, Section 08, Town 20N, Range 06E, Town of Rome, Adams County, WI, with a parcel number of 030- 00637-0020 8. Close Public Hearing DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 9. Discussion and possible action – Approval of the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes. 10. Discussion and possible action – Recommendation to the Town Board; Consideration of the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for the following purpose: a storage business at the property located at 1367 Alpine Dr, owned by Archer Creek LLC, also described as Lot 2 of CSM 3742, located in NE ¼, SW ¼, Section 07, Town 20N, Range 06E, Town of Rome, Adams County, WI, with a parcel number of 030- 00625-0020 11. Discussion and possible action – Recommendation to the Town Board; Consideration of a site plan/plan of operation for Archer Creek LLC, for the property located at 1367 Alpine Dr, also described as Lot 2 of CSM 3742, located in NE ¼, SW ¼, Section 07, Town 20N, Range 06E, Town of Rome, Adams County, WI, with a parcel number of 030-00625-0020 12. Discussion and possible action – Recommendation to the Town Board; Consideration of a site plan/plan of operation for Clear Trail Properties, for the property located at 1144 County Road D, also described as Lot 1 of CSM 6905, located in SW ¼, NE ¼, Section 08, Town 20N, Range 06E, Town of Rome, Adams County, WI, with a parcel number of 030-00637-0020 DATES AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA/MEETINGS 13. Next agenda items 14. Next meeting date and time ADJOURNMENT “Speak Your Peace” Commitment – A reminder that the town has adopted the Nine Tools of Civility which commits the Plan Commission committee Members and the Public to be mindful of how we treat each other at meetings. Notification of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Wisconsin. The Plan Commission Committee may take action on any item on the agenda. It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the Plan Commission committee. Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Wendy Newson, Town Clerk, at 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457, ph. 715-325-8046. Town of Rome Mission: Positively applying the tools of government to serve and protect our people, strengthen our community and promote prosperity. TOWN OF ROME PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 4:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order In the absence of the Chairman, the meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Commissioner Jerry Wiessinger. 2. Roll Call Present: William Kappel, Heather Dalton, Bruce Hoeppner and Jerry Wiessinger Excused: Paul Janczak, Vito Giardino and Chairman Tim Reppen Also present: Zoning Administrator, Emily Arndt and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Taylor Owczynsky 3. Certify Posting of Meeting Taylor Owczynsky certified that on, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 the agenda for the Town of Rome Plan Commission meeting for Tuesday, June 9, 2026 was posted at the following locations: Rome Town Hall 10:48 a.m. Kwik Trip, LLC 10:52 a.m. Nekoosa Port Edwards State Bank 11:10 a.m. Legal notice published in Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune May 26, 2026 & June 2, 2026 4. Approve Agenda Motion by Kappel/Dalton to approve the agenda. Motion carried. 5. Citizen Comments – During the Citizen Comment period of the agenda the Plan Commission committee welcomes comments from any town resident, not a member of the Commission, on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the Commission cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The Commission may refer the item to staff, a standing committee or a future Plan Commission agenda for discussion and action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 3 minutes to speak. Speakers are asked to submit a card to the Chair providing their name, address and topic for discussion The Commission will also take comment from the public on agenda items as called by the Chair, but not during Citizen Comment. Please note that once the Commission begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue Town of Rome Nekoosa, WI 54457 www.romewi.gov No Citizen Comments Received. NO ACTION CONTEMPLATED POSSIBLE REFERAL TO FUTURE AGENDA: 6. Information Updates, Recent Correspondences, Current Events, and Announcements No updates given. 7. Open Public Hearing a. Consideration of proposed amendments to Ordinance – Article XXX Entitled “Wellhead Protection District” Chairman Carl Hasdal explained what the Wellhead Protection is and that it would protect anything that may be hazardous to our wells. He explained that this should have been put in place years ago and that this is basically a protection for all of the municipal wells in the Town. This would restrict what can be built over the wells or placed over them. b. Consideration of proposed amendments to Section 360-9 Of the Zoning Code Entitled “Use Regulations”, Section 360-35 Of the Zoning Code Entitled “Permitted Uses”, Section 360-60 Of the Zoning Code Entitled “Permitted Uses”, Section 360-83 Of the Zoning Code Entitled “Permitted Uses”, Section 360-87 Of the Zoning Code Entitled “Permitted Uses”, Section 360- 62 Of the Zoning Code Entitled Height, Setbacks, Area and Other Requirements Zoning Administrator, Emily Arndt explained that the proposed ordinance amendment addressing camping regulations can be found in the packet. She explained that the only date that was changed was instead of the camping season starting on the 15th of April, it would be the 2nd Saturday of April. The purpose of this ordinance amendment is to basically “clean up” the language. 8. Close Public Hearing Motion by Kappel/Hoeppner to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried. DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 9. Discussion and possible action – Approval of the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion by Kappel/Dalton to approve the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion carried with one change on page 1. Commissioner Bruce Hoeppner’s name is listed as absent and as present. Motion to include the striking his name as present. 10. Discussion and possible action - Recommendation to the Town Board; Consideration of the proposed amendment to Ordinance – Article XXX Entitled “Wellhead Protection District” Zoning Administrator, Emily Arndt explained that the proposed ordinance amendment for the Wellhead Protection District can be found in the packet. The Director of Public Works, Cody Knoblock reiterated that this is something that should have been put into place years ago. Our sandy aquafer makes us extremely susceptible to potential outside contaminants that can affect our water quality. This ordinance would protect municipal wells as well as private wells in those areas. The Town has two (2) public wells Kappel has one correction to the document on § 360-154B(8). Requested to change the number in “Appearance” from 100 to 1,000 feet. Motion by Hoeppner/Dalton to recommend approval of this ordinance to the Town Board. Motion carried. 11. Discussion and possible action – Recommendation to the Town Board; Consideration of the proposed amendments to Section 360-9 Of The Zoning Code Entitled “Use Regulations”, Section 360-35 Of The Zoning Code Entitled “Permitted Uses”, Section 360-60 Of The Zoning Code Entitled “Permitted Uses”, Section 360-83 Of The Zoning Code Entitled “Permitted Uses”, Section 360-87 Of The Zoning Code Entitled “Permitted Uses”, Section 360-62 Of The Zoning Code Entitled Height, Setbacks, Area And Other Requirements Zoning Administrator, Emily Arndt explained that the purpose of the ordinance amendment is simply to “clean up” the ordinance. The updated camping season would be from the 2nd Saturday of April thru November 30th. Instead of listing each district separately, the camping regulations would now all be in one place. Updates made to the off-season camping season include updating the dates to be December 1st through the 2nd Friday in April. The camping limit was updated to allow camping during the off- season for up to 21 days, with striking the limitation of only 2 occurrences, now it is just 21 days cumulative. The time limit between guest stays was relaxed from 15 days to 10 days. The verbiage stating that all camping permits must be displayed was added back into the ordinance, as it used to be. Motion by Hoeppner/Dalton to recommend approval of the ordinance amendment to the Town Board. Motion carried. DATES AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA/MEETINGS 12. Next agenda items - Currently nothing to add right now, but there will be a few items that build themselves out. 13. Next meeting date and time July 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Rome Municipal Building. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Kappel/Hoeppner to adjourn at 4:22 pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Owczynsky Taylor Owczynsky Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Plan Commission Zoning Administrator Report Item 7a & 10 Applicant Archer Creek LLC has applied for a conditional use permit for storage rental buildings on their property located at 1367 Alpine Dr. The property is zoned B-1 Business and is currently operating as a storage business. There is no active conditional use permit for this property so the applicant was required to obtain a conditional use permit with the proposed construction of additional rental buildings. Letters were sent to 5 property owners within 200’ of the affected property. Item 7b & 11 Applicant Archer Creek LLC has submitted a site plan and plan of operation for the expansion of the storage rental business at the property located at 1367 Alpine Dr. Letters were sent to 5 property owners within 200’ of the affected property. Item 7c & 12 Applicant Clear Trail Properties has submitted a site plan and plan of operation for a property management business located within the multi-tenant building at the property located at 1395 Alpine Dr. The property is zoned B-1 Business District and is also partially within the Gateway Overlay District. Letters were sent to 4 property owners within 200’ of the affected property. Town of Rome Nekoosa, WI 54457 www.romewi.com FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. A full and complete application was filed by Archer Creek LLC and received June 22, 2026 (herein referred to as “Application”) seeking a Conditional Use Permit for 1367 Alpine Dr, also described as Lot 2 of CSM 3742, located in NE ¼, SW ¼, Section 07, Town 20N, Range 06E, Town of Rome, Adams County, WI, with a parcel number of 030-00625-0020. 2. The Conditional Use request is to allow Storage Units at the property. 3. The property is zoned B-1 Business District, as defined in Chapter 360 of the Town of Rome’s Ordinance. 4. Town of Rome Ordinance Article XVI B-1 Business District requires a Conditional Use Permit for Storage Rental Buildings. 5. The Town of Rome Plan Commission duly set this matter upon the agenda of a public meeting and considered the above-described application with the public hearing a matter of record of the Plan Commission meeting of July 14, 2026. 6. At the public hearing for the Application held by the Town of Rome Plan Commission on July 14, 2026, evidence and testimony was presented by the Applicant, and all interested persons were allowed an opportunity to speak, a full and complete record of which will be detailed in the minutes of the Plan Commission. 7. At the conclusion of the public hearing, after consideration and discussion of the application, public comments, and the report received by staff, the Plan Commission, upon a motion duly seconded, approved the request for the Conditional Use Permit, and the following findings were found: a. The conditional use conforms with the standards of the applicable district in which it is located. b. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the proposed use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety or general welfare of the occupants of surrounding lands. c. The Applicant has met or is in the process of complying with all of the conditions of application/issuance for Storage Rental Buildings. The Town of Rome Plan Commission hereby recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request submitted by Archer Creek LLC, for Storage Rental Buildings. The following additional conditions were placed on the approval: a. ___________________________________________________________ ____ b. ____________________________________________________ _______________ c. ____________________________________________________________________ ___ d. _________________________________________________________________ ______ The term of the conditional use shall be indefinite. Planning Commission Chair: _________________________________ Date: ______________________ Planning Commission Secretary: ______________________________ Date: ______________________ By signing, Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions placed on approval. Applicant further understands that failure to comply with the stated conditions may result in the termination of the Conditional Use Permit. Signature of Owner/Applicant: _____________________________ Date: ______________________ Signature of Owner/Applicant: _____________________________ Date: ______________________ Note: if Owner is other than Applicant and is unable to sign, please attach written authorization from Owner allowing Applica nt to sign on their behalf. FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. A full and complete application was filed by Archer Creek LLC and received June 22, 2026 (herein referred to as “Application”) seeking a Site Plan and Plan of Operation Review for 1367 Alpine Dr, also described as Lot 2 of CSM 3742, located in NE ¼, SW ¼, Section 07, Town 20N, Range 06E, Town of Rome, Adams County, WI, with a parcel number of 030-00625-0020 with a parcel number of 030-00625-0020. 2. The property is zoned (B-1) Business District, as defined in Chapter 360 of the Town Code. 3. The Town of Rome Plan Commission duly set this matter upon the agenda of a public meeting and considered the above-described application with the public hearing a matter of record of the Plan Commission meeting of July 14, 2026. 4. At the public hearing for the Application held by the Town of Rome Plan Commission on July 14, 2026, evidence and testimony was presented by the Applicant, and all interested persons were allowed an opportunity to speak, a full and complete record of which will be detailed in the minutes of the Plan Commission. 5. At its meeting, the Town of Rome Plan Commission reviewed the Zoning Administrator’s report of Site Plan and Plan of Operation Application completeness, as well as consistency with applicable standards in the Town of Rome Zoning Ordinance. A full and complete record the review shall be detailed in the minutes of the Plan Commission. 6. Based upon a review of the Application, and the report received by staff, the following findings were found by the Plan Commission: a. The Applicant has met or is in the process of complying with all of the submittal requirements, as specified on the Site Plan and Plan of Operation Checklist. b. The purpose and location of the proposed project conforms with the standards under the applicable subdistrict as a permitted use and in general characteristics. c. The proposed project conforms to the applicable development, architectural, landscape and signage standards for the B-1 Business District. The Town of Rome Plan Commission hereby recommends approval of the Site Plan and Plan of Operation Application submitted by Archer Creek LLC, and recommends to the Town Board approval of the developer’s project proposal. The following additional conditions were placed on the approval (if applicable): a. ___________________________________________________________ ____ b. ____________________________________________________ _______________ c. ____________________________________________________________________ ___ Planning Commission Chair: _________________________________ Date: ____________________ Planning Commission Secretary: ______________________________ Date: ____________________ By signing, Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions placed on approval. Applicant further understands that failure to comply with the stated conditions may result in the termination of the approval. Signature of Owner/Applicant: _____________________________ Date: ____________________ Signature of Owner/Applicant: _____________________________ Date: ____________________ Note: if Owner is other than Applicant and is unable to sign, please attach written authorization from Owner allowing Applica nt to sign on their behalf. FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. A full and complete application was filed by Clear Trail Properties, and received June 23, 2026 (herein referred to as “Application”) seeking a Site Plan and Plan of Operation Review for 1144 County Road D, also described as Lot 1 of CSM 6905, located in SW ¼, NE ¼, Section 08, Town 20N, Range 06E, Town of Rome, Adams County, WI, with a parcel number of 030-00637-0020. 2. The property is zoned (B-1) Business District and falls within Gateway Overlay District, as defined in Chapter 360 of the Town Code. 3. The Rome Town Code, Article XXXI Gateway Overlay District refers to § 360-81.1 and § 360-81.6 which specifies requirements for design review and approval of development projects in the Commercial “A” Subdistrict of Rome Town Center District (RTC), with review by the Plan Commission focusing on layout of the development, including placement, setbacks, parking areas, open areas, and landscaping. 4. The Town of Rome Plan Commission duly set this matter upon the agenda of a public meeting and considered the above-described application with the public hearing a matter of record of the Plan Commission meeting of July 14, 2026. 5. At the public hearing for the Application held by the Town of Rome Plan Commission on July 14, 2026, evidence and testimony was presented by the Applicant, and all interested persons were allowed an opportunity to speak, a full and complete record of which will be detailed in the minutes of the Plan Commission. 6. At its meeting, the Town of Rome Plan Commission reviewed the Zoning Administrator’s report of Site Plan and Plan of Operation Application completeness, as well as consistency with applicable standards in the Town of Rome Zoning Ordinance. A full and complete record the review shall be detailed in the minutes of the Plan Commission. 7. Based upon a review of the Application, and the report received by staff, the following findings were found by the Plan Commission: a. The Applicant has met or is in the process of complying with all of the submittal requirements, as specified on the Site Plan and Plan of Operation Checklist. b. The purpose and location of the proposed project conforms with the standards under the applicable subdistrict as a permitted use and in general characteristics. c. The proposed project conforms to the applicable development, architectural, landscape and signage standards for the B-1 Business District and the Gateway Overlay District The Town of Rome Plan Commission hereby recommends approval of the Site Plan and Plan of Operation Application submitted by Clear Trail Properties, and recommends to the Town Board approval of the developer’s project proposal. The following additional conditions were placed on the approval (if applicable): a. ___________________________________________________________ ____ b. ____________________________________________________ _______________ c. ____________________________________________________________________ ___ Planning Commission Chair: _________________________________ Date: ____________________ Planning Commission Secretary: ______________________________ Date: ____________________ By signing, Applicant agrees to comply with all conditions placed on approval. Applicant further understands that failure to comply with the stated conditions may result in the termination of the approval. Signature of Owner/Applicant: _____________________________ Date: ____________________ Signature of Owner/Applicant: _____________________________ Date: ____________________ Note: if Owner is other than Applicant and is unable to sign, please attach written authorization from Owner allowing Applicant to sign on their behalf.