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FREDONIA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, July 7th, 2025- 7:00 P.M. Fredonia Government Center – Village Board Room 242 Fredonia Avenue, Fredonia, Wisconsin 1. Chairman Lenz called the meeting to order at 7:00PM, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Members Present: Chairman Lenz, Commissioner Franck, Commissioner Winker, Commissioner Buvid, Commissioner Weiland Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Barta, Commissioner Redmond. Residents Present: Trustee Dohrwardt, Tom Paulus, Bruce Paape 3. Public Comment: None 4. Motion to Approve Minutes from the Monday, June 2 nd, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting made by Commissioner Franck. Seconded by Commissioner Weiland. Passed by 5-0 voice vote. 5. Items For Action and/or Discussion a) Discussion and Possible Recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees on Sign Permit Application Applicant: St. John’s Lutheran Church Agent: Tom Paulus Address: 824 Fredonia Ave Mr. Paulus described his sign. It is a 6x6 LED sign on stone pillars and will be placed perpendicular to the road. Administrator Jenkin’s memo stated that it is in compliance with the Village’s ordinances. Motion to Recommend Approval to the Village Board of Trustees on Sign Permit Application; Applicant: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Agent: Tom Paulus, Address: 824 Fredonia Ave made by Commissioner Buvid. Seconded by Commissioner Franck. Passed by 5-0 voice vote. b) Discussion and Possible Recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees on Sign Permit Application Applicant: Village of Fredonia Agent: Marshall Signs Address: Marie Kraus Park Chairman Lenz shared this sign is the SplashZone sign. There is no obligation to approve municipal signs under the ordinances, but Administrator Jenkins would like the stamp of approval from the Planning Commission and the Board of Trustees. The sign is 10 feet tall and will list the donors for the splash pad. The colors match the features of the splash pad features and the branding of the Village. The height matches some of the features themselves. Motion to Recommend Approval to the Village Board of Trustees on Sign Permit Application; Applicant: Village of Fredonia, Agent: Marshall Signs, Address: Marie Kraus Park made by Commissioner Franck. Seconded by Commissioner Weiland. Passed by 5-0 voice vote. c) Discussion and Possible Action on Fence Permit Application Applicant: Bruce and Deborah Paape Agent: Same Address: 508 Fredonia Ave Mr. Paape explained that the pillars will be made from antique cream city brick with iron and boards between. It will be built in the buffer zone between his lot and the parking lot. He has a signed agreement with Jen’s Place allowing him to build on their shared lot lines. He chose a 10-foot height to match the stature of his building and is allowable for commercial properties. Mr. Paape complimented Administrator Jenkins for catching issues with property lines. Chairman Lenz stated the materials of this fence need to be approved by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Franck felt the materials will compliment Mr. Paape’s building. Motion to Approve Paape Fence Permit Application made by Commissioner Franck. Seconded by Commissioner Buvid. Passed by 5-0 voice vote. 6. Items for Future Consideration: 7. Motion to Adjourn made Commissioner Buvid. Seconded by Commissioner Weiland. Passed by 5-0 voice vote.