Plan Commission — Minutes

Town of Blooming Grove Plan Commission Minutes Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM Place: Town Hall, 1880 S. Stoughton Road Present per roll call: Chair Dave Young, and Commissioners Jeff Teuscher, Dwight Johnson, and Erin Pierce (arrived at 5:12 PM). Absent: Mike Meyers. Also, in attendance were Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator John Wright, Kellene Leicht, Rachel Salemi (arrived at 5:12 PM), Frank Woznick (arrived at 5:14 PM), and Nick Petit (arrived at 5:20 PM). Chair Young called the meeting to order at 5:07 PM. There was no objection to changing the order of the agenda for those delayed by inclement weather. 2. Discussion and/or Decision Items a. Appointing a new Secretary for the Plan Commission – Chair Young moved to appoint Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator Wright as the Secretary for the Town Plan Commission; 2 nd by Commissioner Johnson. Motion carried 3-0. b. Appointing a new Vice-Chair of the Plan Commission Chair Young moved to appoint Commissioner Meyers as the new Vice-Chair; 2nd Commissioner Teuscher. Motion carried 3-0. c. Future development in the Town Chair Young stated he is aware of an interest by Dave Wood for development of his property along Meadow Road. Marshall Schlick has expressed some interest in dividing a property on Bruns Avenue, but has not submitted anything formal to the Town or Dane County yet. It was noted that there are two Town road rights-of-way that are platted to the west and north of the property which neither had roads constructed nor had the right- of-way vacated/discontinued. a. Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit #2024-02651, for a temporary concrete batch operation in Wingra Quarry on parcel 0710-263-9001-0 (4381Marsh Road) Chair Young moved to bring the public hearing to order at 5:17 PM; 2nd by Commissioner Teuscher. Roll call vote: Teuscher: aye; Young: aye; Johnson: aye; and Pierce: aye. Motion carried. Chair Young reviewed concerns that were expressed when the initial CUP was considered in May of 2023: lighting, noise, dust, and traffic. Young stated that he was unaware that there have been any issues in the prior eighteen months when the plant was in operation previously. The directional flow of vehicles leaving and entering the facility appears to be successful in the avoidance of conflicts with other vehicular traffic. It was noted that no concerns were expressed prior to this evening’s hearing. The hearing notice was published twice and those whose property is nearest to the proposed operation were notified by mail. Commissioner Johnson noted that the Town will be entirely attached to the City of Madison effective after October 31, 2027. Commissioner Pierce noted that the zoning of the property has changed since the original application in 2023 from FP-35 to AT-35. C/T/A Wright received a response from Dane County Zoning and Land Regulation that the only difference is the current zoning does not allow for claiming farmland preservation credits on Wisconsin income taxes. Commissioner Johnson stated that a reclamation plan should be on file for when the batch plant and quarry cease operation. Chair Young moved to close the public hearing; 2nd Commissioner Johnson. Motion to close the public hearing carried 4-0 at 5:25 PM. b. Plan Commission action on Conditional Use Permit #2024-02651, for a temporary concrete batch operation in Wingra Quarry on parcel 0710-263-9001-0 (4381 Marsh Road) – Chair Young moved to recommend the approval of Conditional Use Permit #2004-02651 by the Town Board, as presented; 2nd Commissioner Johnson. Motion carried 4-0. 3. Administrative Business a. Approval of January 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes Chair Young made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2025 Plan Commission meeting, as presented; 2nd Commissioner Teuscher. Motion carried 3-0 with one abstention. b. Future Agenda Items – Although the next meeting date is unknown at this time, the agenda should include Town Parks. It was noted that two terms, including recently appointed Erin Pierce to fill the Larson vacancy, will expire on April 30 th. 4. Adjourn Chair Young made a motion to adjourn the meeting; 2nd by Commissioner Johnson. Motion carried 4-0 at 5:29 PM. Minutes by John Wright Approved: April 9, 2025