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VILLAGE OF JACKSON
PLAN COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Minutes
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Pres. Heckendorf.
Members Present: Pres. Heckendorf, Tr. Emmrich, Tr. Engelhardt, Jon Molkentin, Dan Reik,
and Duane Hafemeister, and Matt Van Eperen
Members Excused: None
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Administrator Jen Heidtke, Inspections and Zoning Director Collin Johnson,
and Deputy Clerk Pamela Wolf
2. Citizens/Village Staff to Address the Plan Commission (Please sign-in with the Clerk prior to
speaking. Please note this is a business meeting, not a public hearing. People wishing to
speak on an item on the agenda should present their comments under this agenda item. Each
commenter will be limited to a total of 2 minutes.)
None.
3. Approval of Minutes for the Plan Commission Meeting of July 16, 2026
The motion to approve Minutes for the Plan Commission Meeting of July 16, 2026, was
made by Tr. Emmrich and seconded by Tr. Engelhardt.
Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.
4. Conditional Use and Site Plan Review - N174 W21370 Alcan Drive - Germantown Iron and
Steel
Motion to recommend the Village Board approve the conditional use request and site plan for
Germantown Iron and Steel, to construct a steel-frame crane bay at N174W21370 Alcan
Drive, conditioned upon the owner extending the existing gravel access road located along
the north side of the property to the east, providing full access around the proposed new
structure was made by Tr. Engelhardt and seconded by M. Van Eperen.
Brief discussion regarding current zoning requirements, including clearing the area for the
access drive and maintaining the area to keep the access drive clear.
Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.
5. Conditional Use and Site Plan Review – W208 N16900 N. Center Street – Washington
County Sports Center Inc. d/b/a WCSC Gymnastics
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Motion to recommend the Village Board approve the conditional use request and site plan for
Washington County Sports Center, Inc. to operate a recreational gymnastics and youth
fitness center at W208N16900 N. Center Street, subject to the following conditions:
1. Parking lot shall be re-striped and include at least one van accessible parking space
with appropriate signage.
2. Occupancy shall be limited to that number of persons posted for each room or space.
3. All signage must comply with the Village of Jackson Sign Code.
was made by M. Van Eperen and seconded by D. Hafemeister.
Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.
6. Conditional Use and Site Plan Review – N172 W21930 Caymus Court – Houseware
Distributors, Inc. (HDI)
The motion to recommend the Village Board approve the conditional use request and site
plan request, and the Certified Survey Map for Parcel: V3_008700R for Houseware
Distributors, Inc. (HDI) to construct a 29,800 square foot addition N172W21930 Caymus
Court, subject to the following conditions:
1. Fire Department access improvements to Parcel: V3_008700S (Elite Tool property)
including an improved paved turning radius within the main access driveway and a graded
"Y" turn area as shown on the site plan shall be fully completed prior to occupancy being
granted.
2. All signage must comply with the Village of Jackson Sign Code.
was made by Tr. Engelhardt and seconded by Tr. Emmrich.
Discussion regarding the current code requirements and the property's nonconforming
setbacks. It was noted that in the event of a fire, the structure could be rebuilt.
Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.
Editor's Note: The CSM approval will be referred to the Plan Commission meeting on
October 15, where it will be separately noticed and acted upon.
7. Review and Discussion of Revised Zoning Code Updates including Articles 18, 20, 23 – Tim
Schwecke – CivikTec
Tim Schwecke of CivikTec summarized the proposed updates to Zoning Code Articles 18,
20, and 23. The body discussed various changes, additions, and items for potential removal.
No action was taken.
8. Adjourn
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Tr. Emmrich and seconded by Tr.
Engelhardt.
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Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pamela Wolf
Deputy Clerk
Village of Jackson
Source: Village of Jackson website. First collected Oct 18, 2026.