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TOWN OF PRESQUE ISLE, ZONING COMMITTEE & PLAN COMMISSION Minutes June 9, 2026 P.I. Community Center v2 Five Members Present: Chairperson Peggy Johnson, Amy Moerschbaecher, Bob Heilman, Patrick Roche, Carl Schoenecker. Forest Jukich, Zoning Administrator present. Peggy called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Approval of June 9, 2026 agenda motion by Amy, seconded by Patrick, MC Approval of May 12, 2026 minutes motioned by Amy, seconded by Bob., MC Public Members in Attendance: Jim Rein representing John MacLean on 2 lot subdivision Al Eschenbach Phil Harris . Old Business – • Affordable Housing Supply • Guest Houses It was brought to the attention of the Zoning Committee that with short term rentals (STR) regulations passed by the state in past 4-5 years, that guesthouses are being rented out. Prior to this regulation, Presque Isle had stated in their zoning regulations that guest houses were non-rentable. Additionally, prior to the state regula- tion, short term rentals (STR) were not permissible on the primary residence. Carl called a local municipality and asked of their policy, and it was explained to him that if the guest house on the property passed regulations of the STR, it was perfectly acceptable practice. Personal opinions withstanding, numerous members of the P.I. zoning committee felt that denial of renting out guesthouses was legally in-defensible. It was recommended that the zoning committee ask the P.I. Town Board if they thought the subject should be investigated more de- tail by the Zoning Committee. • Section 902.6 and subsequent sections • Status of Vilas Co. review/approval on initial P.I. Storage Container regulation & revision of current P.I. Camping regulation • Maines for Shallow CSM 22-1611 note 5 addition. Selling restriction was added by Greg Maines. Forest for- warded it earlier to the Town Board for approval. • Maple Road/Drive update As a follow up to last month’s(May) discussion of whether Maple Road is classified as a “road” or “drive”, addi- tional details about the present “road” maintenance were brought to zoning members attention. If deemed a “road”, then a potential seller/buyer of a lot would need a variance from the board of adjustment for construc- tion, whereas if it was deemed a “drive” the setback rules allowed construction. Set back restrictions are differ- ent on roads vs. drives. The Zoning Committee came to a consensus that it probably is a “road” designation, however, the town board ultimately needs to make a determination of “road”/”drive” question. 6. New Business • 2 lot subdivision Section 27 , T43N, R7E Jim Rein(Wilderness Survey) representing John MacClean presented preliminary CSM depicting a 2 lot division of Gov’t. Lot 4 Section 27, T43N,R7E. Jim had previously informally briefed the committee on his ideas how to split this lot at the March 10, 2026 P.I. zoning meeting. Forest after viewing the preliminary CSM brought it to the attention of everyone that the access easement depicted, does not meet P.I. access road setback of 15’. The setback does meet county regulations of 5 feet. The question of whether this detail was discussed at the March zoning meeting was in dis-agreement with Jim & Forest. Carl motioned that the Zoning Committee recommend approval of this preliminary CSM to the Town Board with the access road being a known P.I. zoning deficiency; that the town board could approve or disapprove, and if disapproved, refer it to the P.I. Board of Adjustment. Additionally, if approved, the CSM division was contingent on the Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District (NEMSD) purchasing the divided lot. Patrick seconded, MC unanimously. Next meeting July 14 / 3:00pm Adjournment 4:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carl Schoenecker / Recording Secretary