Plan Commission April — Minutes

April 8, 2026 - Town of Eau Pleine Plan Commission Meeting - UNAPPROVED Attendance Plan Commission Members Present: Chairperson Kurt Drexler, Pat Arnold, Felix Grutzik, Larry Raikowski Others Present: Clerk Stacy Martin, Jeff Stashek, Susan Skrzeczkoski, Roger Skrzeczkoski Sr, Bill Kiggins, Joel Ponshock, Michael Helmuth, Peter Albert, illegible signature, and neighbors of property being discussed who did not sign attendance sheet 1. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Chairperson Drexler. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Minutes from the February 11, 2026, Plan Commission Meeting were read. Motion by Chairperson Drexler to approve the minutes. Seconded by Larry Raikowski. 4 ayes (Pat Arnold, Felix Grutzik, Larry Raikowski, and Chairperson Drexler) / 0 nays. Motion carried. 3. In reference to Rezoning Request from Michael Helmuth, Parcel ID # 016250626-10 2977 (2977 County Road G), the property owner is requesting the following: (1) Amend the Future Land Use Map to change 5 acres from L3 Limited Agriculture/Mixed Use to Industrial; (2) Rezone 5 acres from A4 General Agriculture to Industrial; (3) Grant a Special Exception to operate a truss manufacturing facility. Approval by the Town Plan Commission is the first step in the process of gaining county approval. Neighbors in attendance and Pat Arnold inquired about the advantage of rezoning to industrial. Michael Helmuth explained that under his current special exception to operate he cannot currently put up a new building on the site that is larger than 50% of the size of the current building on the site. In the future, he would like to have an office area and indoor storage for lumber, which cannot be accomplished with a 3000 square foot building. Chairman Drexler will contact the commercial building inspector to determine if the current building is up to code prior to the next step in the approval process. Motion by Chairperson Drexler to approve the applicants request for parcel ID # 016250626-10 (2977 County Road G) moving to step two to post public notice 30 days prior to the public hearing. Seconded by Larry Raikowski. 3 ayes (Pat Arnold, Larry Raikowski, and Chairperson Drexler) / 1 nay (Felix Grutzik). Motion carried. 4. After hearing questions and concerns from the public – Motion by Chairperson Drexler to adjourn. Seconded by Larry Raikowski. 4 ayes (Pat Arnold, Felix Grutzik, Larry Raikowski, and Chairperson Drexler) / 0 nays. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted by: Stacy Martin, Town of Eau Pleine Clerk