Jt. Planning-Board Meeting — Minutes
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TOWN OF BRISTOL
7747 County Road N, Sun Prairie WI 53590
Public Hearing - Jt. Planning-Town Board Meeting
November 18, 2025, at 6:00pm
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:04pm by Chairman Willison. Board Members Present – Willison, Grove
and Kvalo. Planning: Steve Schwartzer, Travis Larson, Scott Manke, Daniel Everson and Chuck Kvalo. Sign-in
sheet on file in Clerk’s office.
b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – RECITED
c. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 14 & 22, 2025 MEETINGS
Board: Motioned by Kvalo and seconded by Grove to approve October 14, 2025, minutes with amendment to
section IV (a.) to remove sentence “McLaughlin checked with the HOA and there is no conflict with the HOA
Covenant’s”. All aye’s, motion carried. Planning: Motioned by Everson and seconded by Manke to approve
October 14, 2025, minutes with the amendment to section IV (a.) to remove sentence “McLaughlin checked
with the HOA and there is no conflict with the HOA Covenant’s”. All aye’s, motion carried. Board: Motioned
by Kvalo and seconded Grove to approve the minutes for October 22, 2025, as written. All aye’s, motioned
carried.
d. APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER AND TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2025
Motioned by Grove and seconded by Kvalo to approve October 2025 check register. All aye’s, motion carried.
Motioned by Grove and seconded by Kvalo to approve October 2025 treasurer’s report. All aye’s, motion
carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Brian Willison announced that going forward public comment will be kept to five minutes per topic.
PARKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Ben Grove reported that the committee is moving forward with the Alliant Energy Tree Grant. The skating
rink will not have boards installed, but ice will attempt to be made, weather dependent. The committee is
looking at acquiring additional members and John Sell announced he was interested in joining.
BUSINESS FOR PLANNING & TOWN BOARD
a. CONCEPT DISCUSSION BY PRAIRIE PINES GOLF CLUB FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALONG HAPPY
VALLEY RD, WEST OF CLUBHOUSE
Pete Simon explained a concept plan for the creation of five residential lots, sharing a private driveway
consisting of two entrances. Location is proposed for the west side of the property on Happy Valley Road.
The two entrances of the private drive do meet the WI DOT site distance requirements. Willison stated the
town’s zoning ordinance for shared driveways would need to be followed. The project would not encroach
upon any sensitive wildlife areas.
b. DISCUSS/CONSIDER REZONE FROM A-1 (LEGACY) TO SFR AND C.U.P. FOR PARCEL #0911-184-6456-0, 2897
FERN DRIVE
Aaron Haas from the HOA stated that plumbing is not allowed in the covenants. John McLaughlin requested a
hold on the C.U.P. approval until he can consult with the HOA. The project does meet the 75’ setback
requirement. Planning: Motioned by Everson and seconded by Larson to approve the rezone from A-
TOWN OF BRISTOL
7747 County Road N, Sun Prairie WI 53590
Public Hearing - Jt. Planning-Town Board Meeting
November 18, 2025, at 6:00pm
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1(Legacy) to SFR and to have a hold on the C.U.P. for Parcel #0911-184-6456-0, 2897 Fern Drive. All aye’s,
motion carried. Board: Motioned by Kvalo and seconded by Grove to approve the rezone from A-1 (Legacy) to
SFR and to have a hold on the C.U.P. for Parcel #0911-184-6456-0, 2897 Fern Drive. All aye’s, motion carried.
c. DISCUSS/CONSIDER REZONE FROM A-1 (LEGACY) TO SFR AND VARIANCE FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE FOR
PARCEL #0911-301-6033-4, 2964 KILTIE DRIVE
Discussion occurred, including a recourse for the Sells starting the project without permits and continuing with
the project when it was given a “stop work order”. Patrick Anderson spoking of his concerns with the project
and was against granting the variance. Everson requested a site map be submitted by a surveyor so certified
measurements can be reviewed by the Planning and Board. Once a site map is completed the owner should
consult with their surveyor and GEC for an acceptable location for the building. Planning: Motioned by
Everson and seconded by Larson to approve the rezone from A-1(Legacy) to SFR and deny variance for
accessory structure for Parcel #0911-301-6033-4, 2964 Kiltie Drive. All aye’s, motioned carried. Board:
Motioned by Kvalo and seconded by Grove to approve the rezone from A-1 (Legacy) to SFR and deny the
variance for accessory structure for Parcel #0911-301-6033-4, 2964 Kiltie Drive. All aye’s, motion carried.
d. DISCUSS/CONSIDER REZONE FROM R-1 (LEGACY) TO SFR AND CSM APPROVAL FOR PARCEL
#0911-191-9790-6, 2945 WYNDWOOD WAY
Residents spoke and letters were submitted of their protest of dividing the lot and their concern with the care
and health of the aged oak trees in the area. Discussion continued to be exchanged of the altering to the
neighborhood that this could bring. The proposed lot does meet the size requirement. Planning: Motioned by
Everson and seconded by Manke to approve the rezone from R-1 (Legacy) to SFR and CSM requiring a two lot
CSM to be submitted and recorded for Parcel #0911-191-9790-6, 2945 Wyndwood Way. All aye’s, motion
carried. Board: Motioned by Kvalo and seconded by Grove to approve the rezone from R-1 (Legacy) to SFR
and CSM requiring a two lot CSM to be submitted and recorded for Parcel #0911-191-9790-6, 2945
Wyndwood Way. All aye’s, motion carried.
BUSINESS FOR TOWN BOARD
a. APPROVE ADJUSTMENT TO DOG LICENSE FEES AS RESULT OF DANE COUNTY INCREASE
The County has raised 2026 fees on a couple of different dog licenses. Motioned by Kvalo and seconded by
Grove to recognize the County increase and raise dog licenses for Bristol residents by the County fee
increase. All aye’s, motion carried.
b. DISCUSS/CONSIDER CHANGING REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING DATE
Discussion occurred about changing the regular Town Board meetings to the third Monday of each month.
Motion by Kvalo and second by Grove to change the regular Town Board meeting to the 3rd Monday of each
month starting in December. All aye’s, motion carried.
TOWN OF BRISTOL
7747 County Road N, Sun Prairie WI 53590
Public Hearing - Jt. Planning-Town Board Meeting
November 18, 2025, at 6:00pm
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SET FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
December 15, 2025 – Jt. Planning-Board Meeting
ADJOURN
Planning: Motioned by Manke and seconded by Larson to adjourn at 8:14pm. All aye’s, motion carried.
Board: Motioned by Kvalo and seconded by Grove to adjourn at 8:14pm. All aye’s, Motion carried.
Submitted by Kim Grob, Clerk-Treasurer
Source: Town of Bristol website. First collected Oct 19, 2026.