Plan Commission Meeting — Minutes

PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM MEETING MINUTES 1) Call to order Chair Ryan Czyzewski called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 138 East Main Street, Mount Horeb, WI. 2) Ro ll call Members Present: Ryan Czyzewski, Sarah Best, Stephanie Gauthier-Phillips, Andrew Kidd, Jill Remmert-Willis, Ben Vondra, Peggy Zalucha Others Present: Village Administrator Gabe Altenbernd, Village Planner Sonja Kruesel, Assistant Clerk Jean Culberson 3) P ublic Comments on Non-Agenda Items None. 4) Co nsent Agenda a. Consideration of June 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes Zalucha Motioned to approve the Consent Agenda and Best seconded. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 5) A genda Items a. Introduction to Gabe Altenbernd, Village Administrator. Czyzewski introduced Altenbernd. b. H idden Ridge Subdivision 1. Public Hearing regarding the Hidden Ridge Subdivision Rezoning application to rezone property located at parcel #: 0606-121-3205- 1 from Agriculture (A-1) to Single-Family Residential (SF-2) Kruesel summarized the project including Planner Rohr’s recommendations in the July 22, 2026 Review Report in the agenda packet. Village Engineer Rob Wright spoke on the stormwater and questioned the land swap and responsibility by the Village. Applicant Brian Durtschi and Wade Wyser from Wyser Engineering spoke stating the land is dedicated and it will be noted on the final plat. Wyser informed on the sidewalks and the difficulty with steep grades. Public Hearing opened at 7:14pm The following residents registered and spoke in favor of the development and their preference on sidewalks: Aaron Thomas, Heidi Wittwer, James Larson, Brent Thompson. Public Hearing closed at 7:20pm Further discussion took place on the dedication and sidewalks. 2. Discuss and take action on the application from Brian Durtschi requesting approval of Ordinance 2026-07, regarding an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to rezone property located at parcel #0606-121-3205-1 from Agriculture (A-1) to Single- Family Residential (SF-2) Zalucha Motioned recommending approval of Ordinance 2026-07 rezone and Kidd seconded. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 3. Discuss and take action on the Hidden Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Plat Kruesel summarized the recommendations adding in the final plat shall designate outlot 1 as dedicated to the public for stormwater purposes and to provide necessary easements on lots 2-4. Wyser requested removal of the 11,600 square foot reference in Recommendation 1. a). Staff to revise and have final approval including the revision of the final plat wording. Vondra motioned to approval of the preliminary plat to the Village Board subject to the following conditions: -Village Board approval of a Development Agreement with the applicant for utilization of the parcel for stormwater management purposes related to the subject development project. -Plan Commission and Village Board approval of the Final Plat that is substantially similar to the Preliminary Plat, inclusive of any recommended changes by Village staff, the Plan Commission, or Village Board. -Sidewalks being included on the east side of the future Michele Street right-of-way connection as proposed in the preliminary plat as well as sidewalk on the west side of Michele Street south of Svetlana. In Addition to: -The outlet being dedicated to the Village for stormwater purposes. Kidd Seconded and Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. c. Discuss a request from Heidi Hoff regarding an initial Concept Review for a Restaurant/Meat Processing site located at 213-215 E Main Street Czyzewski recused himself and Best took the chair. Kruesel summarized the past approval stating the new code permitted the uses and do not require approval. Owner Heidi Hoff and the tenant informed on the Main Street Golden Roost Breakfast and Bakery with the meat processing center in the lower level facing Front Street. 6) Committee Reports a. Plan Commission Chair Czyzewski informed on a report in the packet. b. Village Planner Kruesel updated on Planner Rohr’s absence. c. Building Inspector Report in the Packet. Staff update: Village Administrator Altenbernd informed on a new technical staff review meeting. The meeting will allow potential developers to discuss a project prior to the PC meeting. 7) Meeting adjournment. Kidd Motioned to adjournment at 8:15pm and Vondra seconded. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.