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CITY OF VERONA PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES September 8, 2026 Council Chambers 1. Call to Order: Mayor Diaz called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Linnea Matulat, Tyler Powers, Luke Diaz, Michelle Felber, and Mike Hankard. Tyler Wood and Lachlann Swanson were absent and excused. Also present: Director of Planning and Development Lucas Sivertsen. 3. Public Comment: None 4. Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026 Plan Commission meeting. Motion by Powers, seconded by Hankard to approve the minutes from the August 3, 2026 Plan Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 5. Public Hearing – A zoning text amendment to amend Section 13-1-46: Definitions – D, Section 13-1-105(f): Use Matrix for service uses, and Section 13-1-105(m): Use Matrix for accessory uses in the Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Powers to open the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. There were no comments from the public. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Powers to close the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. a. Discussion & Possible Action – A zoning text amendment to amend Section 13-1-46: Definitions – D, Section 13-1-105(f): Use Matrix for service uses, and Section 13-1-105(m): Use Matrix for accessory uses in the Zoning Ordinance. Sivertsen stated that this change is bringing the code in line with current state law. Motion by Powers, seconded by Matulat to recommend that the Common Council approve a zoning text amendment to amend Section 13-1-46: Definitions – D, Section 13-1-105(f): Use Matrix for service uses, and Section 13-1-105(m): Use Matrix for accessory uses in the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0. 6. Public Hearing – A zoning text amendment to amend Section 13-1-61: Definitions – S, Section 13-1-105(n): Use Matrix for temporary uses, and Section 13-1-133(e) Short Term Rental in the Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Hankard to open the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. There were no comments from the public. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Powers to close the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. a. Discussion & Possible Action – A zoning text amendment to amend Section 13-1-61: Definitions - S, Section 13-1-105(n): Use Matrix for temporary uses, and Section 13-1-133(e) Short Term Rental in the Zoning Ordinance. Motion by Powers, seconded by Felber to recommend that the Common Council approve a zoning text amendment to amend Section 13-1-61: Definitions - S, Section 13-1-105(n): Use Matrix for temporary uses, and Section 13-1-133(e) Short Term Rental in the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 5-0. 7. Discussion & Possible Action – Adoption of the City of Verona’s Comprehensive Plan as an amendment to the City of Verona 2009 – 2039 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment will repeal and re-enact the City’s Comprehensive Plan by providing details for transportation, utilities and community facilities, natural and cultural resources, agriculture and economic development, intergovernmental cooperation, land use, and implementation generally bounded by north of County Highway PD, Epic Systems Corporation property to the west, Sunset Drive to the south, and Fitchrona Road to the east. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Hankard to approve the attached resolution recommending the adoption of the 2026 City of Verona Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried 5-0. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Powers to recommend that the Common Council approve the adoption of the 2026 City of Verona Comprehensive Plan, including all maps and descriptive materials contained therein. Motion carried 5-0. 8. Discussion & Possible Action – A text amendment to amend Section 14-1-37: Procedures and Criteria for Land Divisions within the Extraterritorial Plat Approval Jurisdiction in the City Subdivision Ordinances. Sivertsen noted that the public hearing will be at the council. He added that this amendment is due to the boundary agreement no longer existing. Diaz stated that he continues to meet with the Town Board Chair. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Matulat to recommend that the Common Council approve a text amendment to amend Section 14-1-37: Procedures and Criteria for Land Divisions within the Extraterritorial Plat Approval Jurisdiction in the City Subdivision Ordinances. Motion carried 5-0. 9. Discussion & Possible Action – A text amendment to amend Section 14-1-59: Other Utilities in the City Subdivision Ordinances. Sivertsen stated that the amendment will create exemptions for installing natural gas and phone lines. Motion by Powers, seconded by Hankard to recommend that the Common Council approve a text amendment to amend Section 14-1-59: Other Utilities in the City Subdivision Ordinances. Motion carried 5-0. 10. Discussion & Possible Action – A text amendment to amend Section 14-1-60: Street Lamps and Street Trees in the City Subdivision Ordinances. Motion by Hankard, seconded by Powers to recommend that the Common Council approve a text amendment to amend Section 14-1-60: Street Lamps and Street Trees in the City Subdivision Ordinances. Motion carried 5-0. 11. Discussion & Possible Action – A text amendment to amend Section 14-1-83: Development of Park Area in the City Subdivision Ordinances. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Powers to recommend that the Common Council approve a text amendment to amend Section 14-1-83: Development of Park Area in the City Subdivision Ordinances. Motion carried 5-0. 12. Discussion & Possible Action – Initial review for zoning text amendment to Section 13-1-159(a) Exterior Lighting Standards. Sivertsen stated that the proposal would require shielding for light fixtures for all properties including single-family dwellings. There would be different lighting zones. Diaz asked how it would be enforced. Sivertsen stated that they could have a permit process for replacing light fixtures. There was discussion about education and costs to property owners. Felber stated it makes sense to start with new construction and permits. 13. Reports and comments from the Planning Department a. Update on development projects. 14. Adjournment: Motion by Powers, seconded by Hankard to adjourn at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Holly Licht, City Clerk