Planning — Minutes

APPROVED 6/11/25 Page 1 of 3 TOWN OF ALGOMA WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 14, 2025 Algoma Town Hall, 15 N. Oakwood Road, Oshkosh, WI 54904 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Martin at 6:00 p.m. The following members were present:, Dan Martin, Bill Van Aacken, Mike Skoglind, Kyle Kehoe, Scott Fischer, and Sherri Maruska. The following members were excused: Linda Kollmann. The following staff members were present: Administrator Maggie Mahoney. On a motion by Commissioner Kehoe and seconded by Commissioner Maruska, passed on a unanimous 6-0 voice vote, the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting were approved. Chairman Martin provided an overview of agenda Item 4, Certified Survey Map by petitioner Darryl Lehman, Martenson & Eisele, on behalf of Thomas Marquardt to revise the size of two parcels, 0021019 and 0021020. The petitioner, Darryl Lehman, and property owner, Thomas Marquardt, were present. Administrator Mahoney gave the analysis of the CSM request and recommended approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Kehoe and seconded by Commissioner Van Aacken for the Planning Commission to recommend approval to the Town Board of Certified Survey Map by petitioner Darryl Lehman, Martenson & Eisele, on behalf of Thomas Marquardt to revise the size of two parcels, 0021019 and 0021020. A voice vote was taken and unanimously approved the motion 6-0. Chairman Martin provided an overview of agenda item 5, Preliminary Plat (Springhetti Lake) by petitioner Scott Anderson, Davel Engineering, on behalf of Dan Springhetti, for property parcel numbers 002-0022, 002-0020, 002-0025, 002-0027, and 002-0027-01. The property owner, Dan Springhetti, builder, Don Springhetti, and petitioner representative/project engineer, John Davel, were present. Administrator Mahony introduced the project representatives. Dan Springhetti introduced the project and described his vision for this unique and special project. He explained there is a demand for luxury homes in the area and he has been approached by doctors and employees of Oshkosh defense about this need; as such, this development will provide single family homes ranging from $1-$3 million. The development will be private and have an HOA and will likely include a grand entrance and waterfalls provided by his landscaping company. Commissioner Kehoe asked if condos are part of the project and if the homes would have basements. Dan Springhetti confirmed that the plan is to have condo townhomes on lot 27 and those have been added to the plat. He also confirmed the homes will have basements and many will have walkouts. Commissioner Kehoe stated that there is a lack of homes in this price range in Oshkosh and if they are going to be build we want to see that in the Town of Algoma. Commissioner Maruska asked if they would keep or remove the berm along Leonard Point Road. Dan Springhetti explained they will keep the berm and the driveways will cut APPROVED 6/11/25 Page 2 of 3 through the berm. The berm provides the privacy for those homes. Commissioner Kehoe asked how deep the quarry/lake is. Dan Springhetti stated it is up to 20 feet deep on one side and over 85 feet deep on the other side. It is a spring fed quarry that will be converted to a lake and there is an outlet so the water level doesn’t change. Chairman Martin asked about the timeframe for the project. Dan Springhetti said he wants to start Phase 1 as soon as possible— as early as this fall. Commissioner Kehoe asked about the peninsula as a common area. Dan Springhetti explained the peninsula will be removed but outlot 1 on the north end of the lake will be a common area for residents where they could access the water. He said he would be happy to host a walk through of the property with the town officials. Commissioner Skoglind asked if motorized boating would be allowed on the lake. Dan Springhetti stated no motorizing boating will be allowed, they want it to be peaceful. Commissioner Van Aacken asked about hydrants. John Davel confirmed that the development will have several hydrants and will work with the sanitary district. There was no further discussion by the commission. Administrator Mahoney presented the conditions proposed for the preliminary plat and explained that revisions had already been made to the plat to address almost half of them. She explained that the Planning Commission will approve the street name as part of their review of the preliminary plat, explained it is in compliance, and asked if there were any questions or challenges to the proposed name of “Prosperity Way”—there were none. Chairman Martin opened the floor for the public to ask questions. Jeff Sommers, 1556 Milton Circle, stated the property is a gem and he is in favor of the project; however he has some concerns with the proposed density on lot 27 and asked if the berm that runs east to west along the southern property line would be removed. John Davel explained that the majority of that berm will remain and there as discussion between the two about the elevation of the road. Mr. Sommers is concerned about headlights on the road being seen from his property and suggested public input should be solicited. John Davel stated that a Planned Development District zoning overlay would be required for the proposed town homes on lot 27 and a public hearing would be required so public input would be gathered through that process. A motion was made by Commissioner Kehoe and seconded by Commissioner Van Aacken for the Planning Commission to recommend approval to the Town Board of the proposed preliminary plat for Springhetti Lake subject to the following conditions being met: 1. Correct lot number 90 to 20. 2. Add cul-de-sac radius measurement. 3. Add note to the preliminary plat to identify who will own and maintain outlot 1 (OL 1) and the private road (Prosperity Way) right of way. 4. Identify construction Phases on the preliminary plat including showing the future plan for Lot 27. The future plan for Lot 27 must meet all design and safety requirements. 5. Show regulated wetlands on the preliminary plat and plan set per the Wetland Delineation Report. 6. Show the location and detail of the water access point for emergency personnel. If located deep within the private development the town may require ingress/egress. 7. A drainage easement shall be established along the existing stream channel along the west property line from the relocated stream channel north to where the existing stream waterfalls APPROVED 6/11/25 Page 3 of 3 into the quarry/lake that maintains the drainage pattern from the town right of way and Scarlet Oak plat from the west. 8. To ensure the navigable stream channel is maintained in perpetuity, a 150’ wide drainage easement from the west property line to the lake is required and a 70’ wide drainage easement from the lake to Leonard Point Road is required. Owners of Lots 1-27 shall be responsible for future maintenance of lands within permanent drainage easements. If not maintained, Town and/or County shall have authority to maintain and assess costs back to owners of Lots 1-27. 9. Provide 100-year dry land access at the stream realignment portion in order to protect and maintain access to the north end of the cul-de-sac. That culvert shall be rated to support large trucks (fire, garbage, construction etc). 10. 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. 11. Execution of a developer’s agreement between the Developer and the Town. 12. Review and approval of an erosion control/grading/stormwater management plan for the proposed subdivision by Winnebago County. 13. Review and approval by Winnebago County Planning and Zoning. 14. Review and approval by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 15. Review and approval by the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration, or its successor department. 16. Review and approval by the Army Corp of Engineers. 17. If required by Winnebago County & Zoning, approval of a Planned Development District. A voice vote was taken and unanimously approved the motion 6-0. Chairman Martin provided an overview of agenda Item 6, electing planning commission officers. Administrator Mahoney gave an overview of the positions and appointments. Commissioner Kehoe nominated Chairman Martin for Chair. Member Martin accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations. A voice vote was taken and Chairman Martin was unanimously approved 6-0 for the Chair position. Commissioner Kehoe nominated himself for the Vice Chair position and Commissioner Van Aacken seconded his nomination. There were no other nominations. A voice vote was taken and Commissioner Kehoe was unanimously approved 6-0 for the Vice Chair position. Chairman Martin nominated Administrator Mahoney for the Recording Secretary/Planning Coordinator position. Commissioner Kehoe seconded and Mahoney accepted the nomination A voice vote was taken and Administrator Mahoney was unanimously approved 6-0 for the Recording Secretary/Planning Coordinator position. On a motion by Commissioner Van Aacken and seconded by Commissioner Kehoe, passed on a unanimous voice vote, the Planning Commission adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Maggie Mahoney, Administrator