Planning Commission — Agenda packet

TOWN OF ALGOMA WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 15 N. Oakwood Road, Oshkosh, WI 54904 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm. AGENDA The Commission may discuss and act on the following: 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Discussion and possible action re: Minutes from April 15, 2026. 4. Discussion and possible action re: Certified Survey Map by petitioner Jim Merrill to combine parcels 002-066301, 002-0036, and 002-0035 on Oakwood Lane into one parcel. 5. Discussion and possible action re: Elect Planning Commission Officers: a. Chair b. Vice Chair c. Recording Secretary/Planning Coordinator 6. Discussion only: Planning Commission Organizational Information 7. Adjourn. It is possible that members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be present at the above scheduled meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. 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 the Town Hall Office at 920-235-3789. Posted: June 2, 2026 Posted at: Town of Algoma Hall, www.townofalgoma.org. DRAFT Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF ALGOMA WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 15, 2026 Algoma Town Hall, 15 N. Oakwood Road, Oshkosh, WI 54904 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Kehoe at 6:00 p.m. The following members were present: Bill Van Aacken, Mike Skoglind, Linda Kollmann, Scott Fischer, Kyle Kehoe, and Sherri Maruska. The following members were excused: Dan Martin The following staff members were present: Administrator Maggie Mahoney. On a motion by Commissioner Kollmann and seconded by Commissioner Maruska, passed on a unanimous 6-0 voice vote, the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting were approved. Vice Chair Kehoe introduced agenda Item 4, a variance request by petitioner Vienola Properties, LLC, on behalf of 1310 E Main Street LLC to reduce setbacks to build a house on parcel 002-002804. Dave Vienola was in attendance. Administrator Mahoney gave an overview of the item and analysis of the proposed variance for reductions to setbacks as stated in the memo. The proposed setbacks are shore yard 61.38 feet, rear yard 12.67 feet, and road right of way 21.94 feet. The commission discussed briefly and noted the similarity of the proposed setbacks to the house directly to the north. A motion was made by Commissioner Van Aacken and seconded by Commissioner Fischer for the Planning Commission to approve a recommendation to the Town Board to approve the variance request by petitioner Vienola Properties, LLC, on behalf of 1310 E Main Street LLC to reduce setbacks to build a house on parcel 002-002804. A voice vote was taken and approved the motion 6-0. Vice Chair Kehoe introduced agenda Item 5, the Springhetti Lake Phase 1 Final Plat by petitioner Scott Anderson, Davel Engineering, on behalf of Dan Springhetti. Administrator Mahoney introduced the property owner, Dan Springhetti, and project engineer, John Davel. Administrator Mahoney gave a brief overview of the history of the project and request for the first phase final plat per the memo. She noted that a revised plat dated 4/15/26 had been submitted earlier that day and walked the commission through the changes that were made at the town’s request. Dan Springhetti addressed questions from the commission regarding subsequent phases, driveways and berms for lots 1-12, construction timeline, soil condition, and other general project and property characteristics. Administrator Mahoney presented a revised list of conditions based on the revised plat dated 4/15/26. A motion was made by Commissioner Maruska and seconded by Commissioner Kollman for the Planning Commission to approve a recommendation to the Town Board to approve the Phase 1 Final Plat for Springhetti Lake subject to the following conditions: 1. Preliminary Plat Approval for Phase 1. The following are the remaining conditions of the preliminary plat for this phase to be met: - Confirmation that utilities can service these parcels, to include approval of annexation of parcels 002-0020, 002-0027, and 002-002701 into Algoma Sanitary District #1. - Execution of a developer’s agreement between the Developer and the Town. DRAFT Page 2 of 2 - Review and approval of an erosion control/grading/stormwater management plan for the proposed subdivision by Winnebago County. 2. Confirmation of easements and any additional provisions for Algoma Sanitary District #1. 3. Financial guarantee for the cost for the sediment basin on Lot 1. 4. All agreements are covenants running with the land. 5. The developer agreement cannot be assigned to another person/entity without the Town’s permission. 6. Review and approval by Winnebago County Planning and Zoning. 7. Review and approval by the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, or its successor department. 8. Review and approval by any other objecting agency. A voice vote was taken and approved the motion 6-0. Vice Chair Kehoe introduced agenda Item 6, an overview of the town projects at 3695 Leonard Point Road. Administrator Mahoney gave an overview of the Leonard Point Pond project and explained the town action requests to create the two outlots and rezone them for the pond and right of way acquisition for the Leonard Point Road reconstruction project. Administrator Mahoney gave an analysis of the town request for approval of the CSM to create 2 outlots per her memo. A motion was made by Commissioner Van Aacken and seconded by Commissioner Kollmann for the Planning Commission to approve a recommendation to the Town Board to approve the Certified Survey Map by petitioner Maggie Mahoney, Town of Algoma, on behalf of Bruce and Joan Donner, to create 2 outlots at 3695 Leonard Point Road, parcel 002-0021. A voice vote was taken and approved the motion 6-0. Administrator Mahoney gave an analysis of the town request for to rezone Outlot 1 and Outlot 2 per her memo. A motion was made by Commissioner Van Aacken and seconded by Commissioner Skoglind for the Planning Commission to approve a recommendation to the Town Board to approve the request by petitioner Maggie Mahoney, Town of Algoma, on behalf of Bruce and Joan Donner, to rezone Outlot 1 and Outlot 2 at 3695 Leonard Point Road, parcel 002-0021, from A-2 General Agriculture District to R- 1 Rural Residential District. A voice vote was taken and approved the motion 6-0. Vice Chair Kehoe introduced agenda Item 7, Winnebago County Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan 10 year Update. Administrator Mahoney provided an update and noted there is a survey link in the memo and all are encouraged to take the survey. This item was for discussion only. Vice Chair Kehoe acknowledged this is Commissioner Kollmann’s last meeting and thanked her for her service to the town by serving on the planning commission. On a motion by Commissioner Kollmann and seconded by Commissioner Maruska passed on a unanimous voice vote, the Planning Commission adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maggie Mahoney, Administrator Page 1 of 3 AGENDA MEMORANDUM To: Planning Commission Chairperson and Members From: Maggie Mahoney, Administrator Date: June 10, 2026 RE: ITEM 4: Discussion and Possible Action re: Certified Survey Map by petitioner Jim Merrill to combine parcels 002-066301, 002-0036, and 002-0035 on Oakwood Lane into one parcel. GENERAL INFORMATION: Petitioner & Owner: Jim Merrill 2928 Oakwood Lane Oshkosh, WI 54904 Past Planning Discussion(s): None Action Requested: Petitioner is requesting approval of the Certified Survey Map to combine three parcels into one parcel. Property Location and Type: The subject properties are contiguous, owned by the same property owner, and are all zoned R-1 Rural Residential. Two of the lots currently meet the dimensional requirements, one does not (is too small) in this zoning district. All lots are accessible. The property owner wants to combine the three parcels to construct a new home on the one, newly created parcel. These parcels are in the protected area of the boundary agreement with the City of Oshkosh. ANALYSIS: The proposed change, as stated above, would combine three contiguous parcels into one parcel and will bring the smallest parcel into conformance with dimensional standards for the R-1 Rural Residential Zoning District. The dimensional standards for this district per Page 2 of 3 Chapter 23: Town/County Zoning of the Winnebago County Municipal Code, Exhibit 8-2 are as follows: The proposed lot appears to meet the dimensional requirements and does not conflict with any local, county, or regional plans. Page 3 of 3 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommend approval of the Certified Survey Map by petitioner Jim Merrill to combine parcels 002-066301, 002-0036, and 002-0035 on Oakwood Lane into one parcel as presented. ATTACHMENTS: 1. GIS map of parcels 2. Certified Survey Map of proposed lot 3. Town Application Certified Survey Map by petitioner Jim Merrill to combine parcels 002-066301, 002-0036, and 002-0035 on Oakwood Lane into one parcel. N Page 1 of 1 AGENDA MEMORANDUM To: Planning Commission Chairperson and Members From: Maggie Mahoney, Administrator Date: June 10, 2026 RE: ITEM 5: Discussion and possible action: Elect Planning Commission Officers The Planning Commission shall elect officers annually following the April appointments by the Town Board. See attached town code for the descriptions for each position. Each officer should be elected by a separate motion: A. Chair Dan Martin is the Town Board member of the Planning Commission and incumbent. B. Vice Chair Kyle Kehoe is the incumbent. C. Recording Secretary/Planning Coordinator The Town Administrator has filled this role and recommends continuing for practical reasons. Should the Planning Commission agree, the following motion may be made: “Motion to confirm Administrator Mahoney as the Recording Secretary/Planning Coordinator of the Planning Commission. ” Here are the current Planning Commission Membership and Terms: ATTACHMENTS: 1. Town Code 9-9, Officers of the Planning Commission Position Name Term Ends Chair Dan Martin April 2027 Member Kyle Kehoe April 2027 Member Mike Skoglind April 2027 Member Bill Van Aacken April 2028 Member Scott Fischer April 2028 Member Sherri Maruska April 2029 Member Loren Potter April 2029 Town of Algoma, WI Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/AL3573 on 2025-05-07 § 9-9. Officers. A. Chair. The Chair shall be selected by the Commission members each April and shall: (1) Preside at all meetings of the Commission. (2) Call special meetings of the Commission. Written notice of such special meetings shall be delivered to each Commission member no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting. If personal delivery of notice is not possible, such notice may be affixed in a conspicuous place to the Commission member's residence. (3) Establish agenda. (4) Sign documents authorized by the Commission and the Town Board. (5) Conduct all Commission meetings in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. B. Vice Chair. The Commission shall elect a Vice Chair who, in the absence, disability or disqualification of the Chair, shall exercise or perform all the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities of the Chair. C. Recording Secretary/Planning Coordinator. The Commission shall elect a Recording Secretary/Planning Coordinator whose duties and powers shall be to: (1) Keep the minutes of all meetings of the Commission in an appropriate minute book. (2) Give or serve all notices required by law. (3) Prepare the agenda for all meetings of the Commission at the Chair's direction. (4) Be custodian of Commission records. (5) Inform the Commission of correspondence relating to business of the Commission and distribute such correspondence. Page 1 of 1 AGENDA MEMORANDUM To: Planning Commission Chairperson and Members From: Maggie Mahoney, Administrator Date: June 10, 2026 RE: ITEM 6: Discussion only: Planning Commission Organizational Information General information and discussion about the Planning Commission for the members to include brief overview on: • Role and responsibilities • Communication Expectations • Wisconsin Open Meetings/Public Records • Meeting Procedures and Agenda Process