Plan Commission Packet 08.03.2026

Kurt Handrick, Jr. Village President Cassie Lang Village Clerk / Deputy Treasurer 311 Walnut Street P .O. Box 487 Marathon City, WI 54448 Tel: 715-443-2221 www.marathoncitywi.gov PLAN COMMISSION/PUBLIC HEARING OFFICIAL NOTICE & AGENDA - AMENDMENT Monday, August 3, 2026 4:30 pm or Immediately Following Board of Appeals Meeting Marathon Municipal Center PUBLIC VIRTUAL ACCESS Join Teams Meeting: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 262 627 147 521 925 Passcode: wo6th2kV 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. The Conditional Use Permit Application for an Electronic Sign Submitted by St. Matthew’s Church 2. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: K. HANDRICK, M. AHRENS, M. TELFORD, C. STIEBER, S. CHEREK, L. OLBRANTZ, L. WIESMAN 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS a. Virtual Meeting Guidelines This meeting will be recorded and available upon request b. Public Participation at Government Meetings 5. APPROVAL OF JUNE 23, 2026 PLAN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review and Possible Action of Conditional Use Permit Application for an Electronic Sign Submitted by St Matthew’s Church b. Review and Possible Action on Building Permit Application for an Unclassified Use – Zoning Code 13.2.2(2) i. Review Zoning Code 13.2.2 – Definitions & Table 13-5(A): Table of Allowable Land Uses - Subsection: Accessory Uses/Structures 7. FUTURE MEETING DATE(S) & TIME(S) a. Plan Commission Meeting – Comprehensive Planning – Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 2:30 pm 8. ADJOURNMENT Kurt Handrick, Jr. Village President Cassie Lang Village Clerk / Deputy Treasurer 311 Walnut Street P .O. Box 487 Marathon City, WI 54448 Tel: 715-443-2221 www.marathoncitywi.gov PLAN COMMISSION/PUBLIC HEARING OFFICIAL NOTICE & AGENDA Monday, August 3, 2026 4:30 pm or Immediately Following Board of Appeals Meeting Marathon Municipal Center PUBLIC VIRTUAL ACCESS Join Teams Meeting: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 262 627 147 521 925 Passcode: wo6th2kV 1. PUBLIC HEARING a. The Conditional Use Permit Application for an Electronic Sign Submitted by St. Matthew’s Church 2. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: K. HANDRICK, M. AHRENS, M. TELFORD, C. STIEBER, S. CHEREK, L. OLBRANTZ, L. WIESMAN 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS a. Virtual Meeting Guidelines This meeting will be recorded and available upon request b. Public Participation at Government Meetings 5. APPROVAL OF JUNE 23, 2026 PLAN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Review and Possible Action of Conditional Use Permit Application for an Electronic Sign Submitted by St Matthew’s Church 7. FUTURE MEETING DATE(S) & TIME(S) a. Plan Commission Meeting – Comprehensive Planning – Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 2:30 pm 8. ADJOURNMENT PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Cassie Lang Village Clerk / Deputy Treasurer 1. CALL TO ORDER at 2:37 pm ROLL CALL: K. HANDRICK-Present, M. AHRENS-Present, M. TELFORD-Present, C. STIEBER-Present until 4:10 pm, S. CHEREK-Present, L. OLBRANTZ-Present, L. WIESMAN-Present 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS a. Virtual Meeting Guidelines This meeting will be recorded and available upon request b. Public Participation at Government Meetings 4. APPROVAL OF MAY 27, 2026 PLAN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION – Approve May 27, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes Motion made by Wiesman second by Olbrantz. Motion passed by voice vote. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Review and Possible Action on Draft Conditional Use Permit for Alex & Dana Blume, dba. The Blume Barn Administrator Cherek presented the Commission with a revised version of the Conditional Use Permit reflecting the conditions discussed at the May 20th meeting with the addition of a parcel split/subdivision restriction (Condition G). Condition G states that in the event of a split, subdivision or alteration in size or configuration of the parcel, the CUP shall be subject to review and may be deemed null and void by the Village Board. MOTION – Approve Sending Conditional Use Permit to the Village Board for Final Approval Motion made by Telford second by Ahrens. Motion passed by voice vote. 6. REVIEW OF DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHAPTERS a. Chapter 7 – Land Use b. Chapter 8 – Intergovernmental Cooperation c. Chapter 9 – Implementation The Commission reviewed and discussed Chapters 7-9 of the draft plan. Minor changes to wording was made and future land use maps were discussed and updated. All draft chapters/maps are available for public review at the Village Hall and on the Village Website at https://www.marathoncitywi.gov/communications/comprehensive-planning/ 7. SET FUTURE MEETING(S) – NEXT STEPS IN PLANNING PROCESS Future meeting set for August 19, 2026 at 2:30 pm to define the future land use density. 8. ADJOURNMENT at 4:50 pm Motion to adjourn made by Telford second by Olbrantz. Motion passed by voice vote. SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION SECTION 1 - APPLICANT Applicant is the: Owner (of the real property) ☐ Lessee (of the real property) ☐ Name of Owner of Real Property: Phone Number: Mailing Address: Email Address: Name of Lessee of Real Property: Phone Number: Mailing Address: Email Address: Does the real property have multiple addresses? Yes ☐ No ☐ IF yes, please list all addresses: Is property vacant? Yes ☐ No ☐ IF yes, will the building be occupied by the applicant? Yes ☐ No ☐ What data will the building be occupied? Marathon City - Administrator 311 Walnut Street PO Box 487 Marathon City, WI 54448 (715) 443-2221 Application Accepted: Accepted by: Application Reviewed by: Approval Date: Approved by: SECTION 2 - CONTRACTORS Sign Erector: Phone Number: Mailing Address: Email Address: Bond #: License #: Electrical Contractor: Phone Number: Mailing Address: Email Address: Bond #: License #: SECTION 3 – SIGN AND STRUCTURE DETAILS Sign Category: On-Premise (Business ID): Dynamic ☐ Static ☐ Off-Premise (Advertising): Dynamic ☐ Static ☐ Temporary: ☐ Special Event: ☐ **Sign Contents (Please provide a text description, picture and shop drawing)** Type of Sign (Check all that apply): ☐ Awning ☐ Canopy ☐ Free Standing ☐ Marquee ☐ Projecting ☐ Dynamic Image Display ☐ Wall ☐ Painted ☐ Cabinet / Frame ☐ Vinyl ☐ Projected Image ☐ Flashing Where will the sign be installed? ☐ Inside the Building ☐ Outside the Building Is the sign structure attached to a building or wall? Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, which wall of building? N ☐ E ☐ S ☐ W ☐ What is the dimension of wall on which the sign will be installed? If this is a free standing sign, where is the sign located on the lot? N ☐ E ☐ S ☐ W ☐ If free standing provide a site diagram indicating where the sign will be located on the parcel. Which direction does the sign copy face? N ☐ E ☐ S ☐ W ☐ Does any portion of the sign, sign structure or attachments cover, obscure, or obstruct an existing window in a residential unit whether occupied or not? Yes ☐ No ☐ Does any portion of the sign, sign structure, or attachments extend on or cover any section of the public way? Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, please explain and provide photos of the proposed location. Sign Support Structure: Pole ☐ Roof ☐ Ground ☐ Building ☐ Windows ☐ Other ☐ Dimensions of Sign Structure (i.e. cabinet, frame, awning, canopy) Length: ____ Feet _____ Inches Height: _____ Feet _____ Inches Depth: _____ Feet _____ Inches Area: _____ SQ Ft Weight: ______ lbs. Shape of Sign: _____________________ Sign Height above Grade: From Grade to Bottom of sign or sign structure, whichever is lowest: From Grade to Top of sign or sign structure, whichever is highest: Static: Yes ☐ No ☐ Illuminated: Yes ☐ No ☐ If illuminated: External ☐ Internal ☐ Electrical Contractor will Install: Feeders: Yes ☐ No ☐ Customer Leads: Yes ☐ No ☐ Number of Lamps: _______ Total Wattage: _______ Type of Lamp: _________ Dynamic Image Display: Yes ☐ No ☐ Self-Dimming Capability: Yes ☐ No ☐ Max Nits: _____ Max Foot Candles: _____ Message Time (screen hold): ______ seconds What Is the Estimated Cost of the Sign? $ **PICTURE OR RENDERING MUST BE ATTACHED DEPICTING SIGN PLACEMENT WITH BEFORE AND AFTER VIEW.** SECTION 4 – ZONING Zoning District: R-1S ☐ R-1L ☐ R-2 ☐ R-3 ☐ R-4 ☐ A ☐ I-1 ☐ I-2 ☐ C-1 ☐ C-2 ☐ CF ☐ CR ☐ Total Street Frontage of Property: Total Area of New Sign: Total Area of all existing signs on Property: Distance from sign or sign structure to curb line: SECTION 5 – SIGNATURES Owner of Real Property: Date: Lessee of Real Property: Date: Sign Contractor / Erector: Date: Electrical Contractor: Date: July 13, 2026 Steven Cherek City Administrator – Treasurer 311 Walnut Street Marathon City, WI 54448 Re: Variance Request – Parcel 151-2806-082-0958 St. Matthew’s Church Village of Marathon City Marathon County, Wisconsin Steve, On behalf of St. Matthew’s Church, Sign Forge is submitting a variance request for Parcel #151-2606-082-0958. The proposed use of the property is a church. The parcel is zoned Community Facilities and Institutions (CF). Per Chapter 13, Article 5, Section 13.5.16(1), this zoning district is intended to provide for public and civic buildings, as well as large nonprofit and religious institutional uses that may not fit within other zoning districts due to their specialized land use needs and purposes. A variance is being requested for the proposed new church sign. Due to the property's Community Facilities and Institutions zoning designation, as well as its proximity to a Village Park, an illuminated sign is necessary to e]ectively communicate public events, service times, and other community activities occurring at St. Matthew’s Church and the County Materials Sports Complex. The sign must be large enough to be legible to motorists traveling at the posted speed limit of 35 mph while remaining appropriately sized to avoid becoming a distraction. Specifically, a variance is requested for the illuminated message board area. Chapter 13, Article 12, Section 13.12.8(2)(a) limits the message board portion of an illuminated sign to a maximum of eight (8) square feet. To adequately display church and community event information, an illuminated message area of 32 square feet is proposed for this parcel. In addition, a variance is requested to exceed the maximum allowable sign area established in Chapter 13, Article 12, Section 13.12.9(1). The proposed sign, including the illuminated message board and two non-illuminated sign panels, will have a total sign area of 53.14 square feet. This exceeds the maximum permitted sign area of 40 square feet by 13.14 square feet. The proposed sign will provide an important communication tool for both St. Matthew’s Church and the surrounding community while maintaining a size and scale appropriate for the property and adjacent public uses. Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at sales.signforge@outlook.com. Sincerely, Devin Cyzan Sign Forge – Owner ORDER GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ST MATTHEWS CHURCH VILLAGE OF MARATHON CITY, MARATHON COUNTY, WISCONSIN WHEREAS, a complete application has been filed by ST MATTHEW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, (hereinafter “Applicant”) for St. Matthews Monument Sign to display illumination messages as a conditional use for Church, Village and Park events, such as weddings and other celebratory events to the general public on property located at 302 County Road NN , Marathon City, WI; and WHEREAS, the A pplicant’s application and submitted documents consists of a completed and Conditional Use Permit Application dated July 13, 2026, Variance Request letter dated July 13, 2026, and Sign Permit Application on June 29, 2026 that depicts the Illumination Sign design details along with location on Subject Property; and WHEREAS, Applicant represents and warrants that the application and materials submitted heretofore are true, accurate, and correct; are incorporated fully herein and shall be relied upon by the Village in its determination(s) herein; and WHEREAS, the Applicant is the fee simple owner of that property located within the Village of Marathon City with a mailing address and Parcel ID as follows: 302 County Road NN Marathon City, WI 54448 Parcel ID: 151-2806-082-0958 (“Subject Property”) WHEREAS, the Subject Property is zoned CF - Community Facilities and Institutions pursuant to the Zoning Code of the Village; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §13.5.16 and Article 12, Section 13.12.8(2) of the Zoning Code, The Plan Commission shall review all applications for electronic message unite signs that the Applicant proposes in its Application and is permitted as conditional accessory use in the CF Community Facilities and Institutions District use; and WHEREAS, Applicant further intends to utilize the Subject Property for those permitted uses identified in the CF Community Facilities and Institutions District and as set forth in that Conditional Use Permit Application with the Village of Marathon City; and WHEREAS, upon receipt of the completed application for a Conditional Use Permit, Variance Request and materials identified hereinabove, the Village Clerk properly referred the same to the Board of Appeals and Plan Commission of the Village of Marathon City for a public hearings and recommendations; and -2- WHEREAS, upon referral of the Conditional Use Permit application by the Village Clerk, the Plan Commission for the Village of Marathon City scheduled a public hearing thereon as soon as practical; and WHEREAS, upon the necessary publication of the required notice of public hearing as required by §13.4.8( 4) of the Zoning Code, the Plan Commission held a public hearing on the application on August 3, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission, following the public hearing and necessary study and investigation, having given the matter due consideration, and having based its recommendation on those factors set forth in §13.4.8(6) Zoning Code of the Village of Marathon City including the health, general welfare, safety and economic prosperity of the Village, as well as the Comprehensive Plan of the Villa ge, recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit with conditions; and WHEREAS, the Village Board after review of the recommendation of the Plan Commission and after it also conducted the necessary study and investigation, having giving the matter due consideration, and basing its determination on the effects of those standards as set forth in §13.4.8(6) as well as §13.5.16 of the Zoning Code, and as long as the conditional use operates in strict compliance with the following conditions resolves, orders and finds that: IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED AND RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Commencing upon the date hereof, a Conditional Use Permit for the Subject Property is hereby granted as set forth herein. The Conditional Use Permit granted herein shall apply only to the specific use of the Subject Property by St. Matthews, and the Conditional Use Permit shall continue and exist only so long as the Subject P roperty is operated in strict compliance with the terms of this Permit. This Conditional Use Permit is subject to initial and continued compliance with each and every one of the following conditions, restrictions, and limitations: 1. This Conditional Use Permit is granted to allow applications for electronic message unite sign to be constructed as set forth in the application and related materials under the following conditions: A. Lighting Restrictions: The electronic message board shall be maintained at a brightness level that does not create a traffic hazard, impair the vision of motorists, or cause undue light spill onto public rights -of-way or adjacent properties. B. Messaging Restrictions: Messages displayed on the sign shall not change, scroll, flash, rotate or otherwise transition more frequently than once every four (4) seconds. All displayed content shall comply with community standards and shall not contain obscene, offensive, or otherw ise inappropriate language or imagery. -3- C. Time Restrictions: The electronic message board shall be turned off, or otherwise not illuminated, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. No messages or light emitted from the sign shall be visible during these hours. 2. This Conditional Use Permit is granted solely and exclusively to the Applicant for only so long as it continues to own in fee simple the Subject Property. This Conditional Use Permit is not transferrable to any other person or entity without the prior approval of the Village. 3. This Conditional Use Permit is conditioned upon the Applicant and the Subject Property being and remaining compliant with all other Village, County, State, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. The Applicant shall apply for, receive, and file proof of such permission with the Village Administrator of all other required local, state, and federal permits before activities commence. 4. The terms, conditions, and representations of the submittal s by the Applicant for Conditional Use Permit dated July 13, 2026, are hereby incorporated herein and made a part of the conditions hereof to the extent not otherwise modified by the requirements herein and to the extent so modified, the conditions set forth herein shall control. 5. The Applicant shall promptly reimburse the Village for all costs and expenses of any type that the Village incurs in connection with this Conditional Use Permit, including by way of enumeration without limitation, the cost of professional services incurred by the Village (including legal and other consulting fees) for review of and preparation of the Conditional Use Permit, attendance at meetings or other related professional services as well as for any actions the Village is required to take to enforce any of the conditions in this Conditional Use Permit due to a violation of these conditions by the Applicant. 6. Any use not specifically listed as permitted shall be considered to be prohibited except as maybe otherwise specifically provided herein. In case of a question as to the classification of use, the question shall be submitted to the Plan Commission for recommendation and Village Board for determination. 7. No use is hereby authorized unless the use is conducted in a lawful, orderly, and peaceful manner. Nothing in this Permit shall be deemed to authorize any public or private nuisance or to constitute a waiver, exemption, or exception to any law, ordinance, order, or rule by the Village , Marathon County, State of Wisconsin, United States, or other duly constituted authority, except only to the extent that it authorizes the use of the Subject Property in any specific respects described herein. 8. Should this permitted Conditional Use be abandoned or discontinued in any manner for twelve (12) months or greater or continued other than in strict conformity with the conditions of the original approval or should the Applicant be delinquent in -4- payment of any monies due and owing to the Village, this Conditional Use shall be deemed terminated and therefore null and void. 9. Any change, addition, modification, alteration and/or amendment of any aspect of this Conditional Use, including but not limited to an addition, modification, alteration and/or amendment to the use, premises, structures, land or owners other than as specifically authorized herein, shall require a new permit and all procedures in place at the time must be followed. 10. Should any paragraphs or phrase of this Conditional Use Permit be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, illegal, or unconstitutional, said determination as to the particular phrase or paragraph shall not void the remainder of this Conditional Use and the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. 11. If any aspect of this Conditional Use Permit is in conflict with any other aspect of the Conditional Use Permit, the more restrictive provision shall be controlling as determined by the Village Board. 12. Copies of this Order shall be filed in the permanent records of the Village Board for the Village of Marathon City and copies sent to the proper authorities as well as the Applicant. Approved this _____ day of August, 2026. VILLAGE BOARD, VILLAGE OF MARATHON CITY By:_______________________________________ Kurt Handrick, Village President Attest: ____________________________________ Cassandra Lang, Village Clerk Approval/Acceptance of Applicant dated this ___ day of _________________, 2026. ST MATTHEWS CHURCH Applicant: By:___________________________________ Attest: ________________________________