Planning Commission — Minutes

Town of Schley Plan Commission Meeting Minutes – November 16th, 2023 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. 2. Commission members present: Craig Brown, Tony Dallman, Joe Polak, Lea Ratajczyk and Earl Welker. 3. Public meeting notice was verified by Craig. 4. M/S Joe/Tony to approve minutes from the October 19th Plan Commission Meeting. A roll call vote was conducted. All Ayes. Motion carried. 5. Reports/miscellaneous items discussed: *Public Hearing and Budget Summary meeting was held November 15th. Proposed budget for 2024 was approved. Special Elector meeting was held immediately after for the Town Board to present proposed costs for new construction vs renovation of town hall. A written ballot vote was conducted; 37 votes in favor of constructing a new town hall, 4 votes in favor of renovation, 1 vote abstaining. The Town Board will proceed with plan to construct a new town hall and will continue to provide updates on town website and at monthly meetings. *Earl shared information from sessions he attended at the Wisconsin Towns’ Association convention and Broadband Commission meeting earlier this month. 6. Public comment: none 7. A) M/S Tony/Joe to discuss and approve Svoboda’s LUA L-23-298 for a 24’ X 28’ attached garage. Standard conditions are required, including contacting town building inspector. A roll call vote was conducted. All Ayes. Motion carried. B) Members discussed proposed amendments to the county’s Accessory Land Uses ordinance, specifically related to section 17.3.09, sub paragraphs 7 and 8, on Home Occupation and Home Occupation Expanded designations. Currently both land uses are permitted in many zoning districts and do not require a Conditional Use Permit. Pros/cons were discussed. M/S Earl/Lea to recommend accepting proposed amendments with the exception that the Home Occupation Expanded be changed from a permitted use to a Conditional Use. A roll call vote was conducted. All Ayes. Motion carried. 8. Discussion and possible action for upcoming meeting: Board of Adjustment review 9. M/S Tony/Lea to adjourn the meeting. All Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Lea Ratajczyk