Plan Commission 5 pm — Minutes

1 VILLAGE OF WHITING PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES Village of Whiting Municipal Center 3600 Water Street, Stevens Point WI 54481 Monday, May 4, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Roll Call. Meeting was called to order by President Bill Taugner at 5:00 p.m. Present were President Bill Taugner, Commissioners Dean Curtis, Kurt Glenzer, Skip Karl, Kurt Lepak, Paul Stroik, Diana Szymkowiak and Clerk/Treasurer Pam Filtz. Also in attendance were several Village residents and residents from neighboring communities. Commissioner Kurt Glenzer recused himself at 5:01 p.m. 2. Several members of the audience in attendance spoke against and/or on behalf of the Circle K project. Some concerns included stormwater runoff, test wells, accidents, noise and light pollution. Christian Cabrera, Circle K Rep, explained the plans for runoff to those present. President Taugner mentioned if the requirements of the Village Ordinances and conditions are met, the Village really cannot turn this request down. Commissioner Karl stated this is only the starting point and that the Plan Commission is tasked with this process, from that point it goes to a Public Hearing if the Village Board votes to move it forward to a Public Hearing. Motion by Commissioner Karl, seconded by Commissioner Stroik to recommend the following condition: Install solid fence on entire east property border with a height of no less than 7 feet; fence to be installed starting on the northeast corner with a 15-foot setback from the east/west property line, extending to the southeast corner of the development property; the fence shall consist of material to be determined (vinyl, fiberglass or wooden) that will provide 100% privacy and not allow light to project beyond west side of fence; exact architectural drawings/sketches with measurements, style and color to be approved by Village Board prior to installation with the site plan to be amended to include fence location. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Discussion then continued to ensue with comments and questions from the Plan Commissioners with Christian Cabrera, Circle K Rep. Motion by Commissioner Karl, seconded by Commissioner Stroik that the Village Board approve a Conditional Use Permit with the following condition recommended by action of the Plan Commission on May 4, 2026: install solid fence and schedule to public hearing with the Class 2 notice and notification to property owners within 100 feet of this property as per ordinances 19.13(5)(b) and 19.13(6). Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 2 Discussion continued regarding a traffic study, right turns and flow of traffic in, out and around the property. 3. Motion by Commissioner Stroik, seconded by Commissioner Karl to postpone further site plan review until the next Plan Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. 4. There being no further business, motion by Commissioner Stroik and seconded by Commissioner Curtis to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.