00. Planning Commission agenda and packet

Planning Commission Public Hearing August 18,2026 1 CITY OF OCONTO FALLS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PUBLIC HEARING Council Chambers – Municipal Building 500 N. Chestnut Avenue Oconto Falls, WI 54154 TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2026 – 5:30 PM MINUTES Chairman Marty Coopman called the meeting to order at 5:40 PM. Roll Call Present: Brad Rice, Marty Coopman, Ashley Bahrke, Andy Mercier and Judy Kostreva Also Present: Mayor Clint Braun, City Administrator Peter Wills, Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman, David Rasmussen-MSA Consultants (Via Teams), Devin Wirtz, Cathy Strom, Brandon Revolinski, Carolyn Vanderlangberg, Kevin Rusch, Keith LeFebvre, Dawn Larsen, Todd Larsen, Lee Pulaski, Rob Pagel, Cheryl Luisier, Christy Poolo, Brynn Larsen, Madelyn Kussow, Holli Kussow, Bill Kussow, Makenna LeMere, Andy Shambarch, David Pagel and Paul Mogged Absent: Chique Tousey-Tabar ******PUBLIC HEARING**** Tax Increment District (TID) #3 Boundary Amendment #1 Proposed TID #3 Boundary Amendment Project Plan *** Public Hearing for the consideration of Tax Increment District (TID) #3 Boundary Amendment #1 A. Proposed TID #3 Boundary Amendment Project Plan Open Public Hearing A. Receive Public Comments/Input B. Close Public Hearing At 5:43pm Chairman Marty Coopman opened the floor for public comments for Public Hearing for the consideration of Tax Increment District (TID) #3 Boundary Amendment #1 A. Proposed TID #3 Boundary Amendment Project Plan. Deputy Clerk Friedman and City Administrator Wills verified there were no written in or called in concerns prior to the public hearing. This Project Plan is for Territory Amendment No. 1 to the City of Oconto Falls TID No. 3. Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 was created on September 25, 2023 as a “mixed-use TID. The amendment involves the adding of six parcels of land A map identifying the original boundaries and the amended boundaries, through Territory Amendment #1 for TID No. 3. The following whole tax parcels will be included in the newly designated TID No. 3: 2660303005900T, 2660303005975, 2660202705305TA, 2660303005900T1, 2660202705275T, 2660202705365T. When the (TID)Tax Increment District #3 Boundaries & Project Plan-TID#3 was created by MSA Consultants some of the parcels that were omitted from the Tax Increment District #3 Boundaries & Project Planning Commission Public Hearing August 18,2026 2 Plan that should have been included. There were no concerns from the public and committee. Second Call at 5:44pm by Chairman Marty Coopman for public input. There were no concerns from the public. Third Call at 5:45 pm by Chairman Marty Coopman for public input. There were no concerns from the public. With no concerns from the public Chairman Marty Coopman closed the public hearing at 5:45pm. 3. Approve Planning Commission Minutes from 06.30.2026 MOTION: Bahrke/Rice Motion to approve Planning Commission Minutes from 06.30.2026. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED ******PUBLIC HEARING**** 4. Tax Increment District (TID) #3 Boundary Amendment #1 A. Proposed TID #3 Boundary Amendment Project Plan *** Public Hearing for the consideration of Tax Increment District (TID) #3 Boundary Amendment #1 A. Proposed TID #3 Boundary Amendment Project Plan Public Hearing for the consideration of Tax Increment District (TID) #3 Boundary Amendment #1 Proposed TID #3 Boundary Amendment Project Plan. was hosted by Planning Commission by Chairman Marty Coopman for public input. There were no concerns from the public. With no concerns from the public Chairman Marty Coopman closed the public hearing at 5:45pm. A. Proposed TID #3 Boundary Amendment Project Plan B. Resolution 26-007 TID#3 Project Plan for Territory Amendment No.1 MOTION: Bahrke/Kostreva Motion to approve Resolution 26-007 TID#3 Project Plan for Territory Amendment No.1 as amended. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION/ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: New Business MOTION: Rice/Kostreva Motion to move item number (5) five Sex Offender Residence Appeal -Brynn Larsen to the bottom of the agenda. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 6. Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Parcel #2660607013841T King Street-Birr Investments, LLC-Kevin Birr A. Recommendation to Council of Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Parcel #2660607013841T King Street The provided Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Parcel #2660607013841T is dividing the parcel up into four lots for residential development. These four lots will meet all Planning Commission Public Hearing August 18,2026 3 city requirements in the R-2 Multifamily Residence Zoning for lot size. TNT Survey also provided the Wetland Determination report for the parcel. The Parcel including what is being divided, have been reviewed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) for Wetland Delineation Determination Report for the parcel. MOTION: Bahrke/Kostreva Motion to recommendation to Council of Certified Survey Map (CSM) for Parcel #2660607013841T King Street. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 7. Alley Abandonment Petition for 102 S. Washington Former Middle School Property a. Review Alley Abandonment Petition for 102 S. Washington Former Middle School Property b. Set Public Hearing for Alley Abandonment Petition for 102 S. Washington Former Middle School Property Joel Ehrfurth-Mach IV Engineering & Surveying LLC submitted a petition to vacate, alley or public easement to the City of Oconto Falls. The currently alley is down the middle of the 102 S. Washington property. A public hearing will need to take place before any action can be taken on this. MOTION: Rice/ Mercier Motion to set the Public Hearing for Alley Abandonment Petition for 102 S. Washington former Middle School Property for Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:00pm. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 5.Sex Offender Residence Appeal -Brynn Larsen Re: Police Chief Brad Olsen/Dana Sotka-DOC A. Review of Sex Offender Residence Appeal Application B. Recommendation on Sex Offender Residence Appeal Application to City Council Brynn Larsen presented the Planning Commission a Sex Offender Residence Appeal Form. Miss. Larsen has bought a house at 204 W. Highland Dr. Oconto Falls WI. 54154. Police Chief Olsen explained that the house location is within a thousand feet of the beach and is in violation of the City Ordinance Chapter 392- 4 (A). (Prohibited location of residence. It is unlawful for any designated offender to establish a permanent residence or temporary residence in the City of Oconto Falls within 1,000 feet of any school, church, park, playground, library, day-care facility or other place where children normally congregate. The City Administrator will maintain the official map showing the restricted areas. Police Chief Brad Olson went over City Ordinance.) Miss. Larsen gave a statement to the Committee expressing remorse for her past actions and apologized for the crimes she committed. She stated that she is working toward becoming a productive member of the community again and is making every effort to be involved in the community as much as her current restrictions allow. Planning Commission Public Hearing August 18,2026 4 Questions and comments from the public and committee; • Who drew up the map showing the boundaries? The Police Chief had Oconto County do the map with footage. They are able to get more precise locations. • Commission asked how did this get over looked? Miss. Larsen did have the Department of Corrections go through a resident’s assessment. At the time the assessment stated there was no ordinance restricting the resident’s location unless it is within a thousand feet of a prohibited location. Department of Correction stated that at the time the house was not in violation of an ordinance. When the Police Chief reviewed it was found to be in violation of City Ordnance. The house is within one thousand feet of the Westside Beach. Chief did notify Miss. Larsen of the violation and the appeal process. Miss. Larsen then filed the appeal. The Department of Corrections does not normally notify the Police until after there is an address. • Do level three sex offenders have to notify their neighbors? No level three does not have a personal legal requirement to notify their neighbors themselves, but law enforcement provides widespread community notification. • Planning Commission Discussion: A motion was made by Commission Member Brad Rice to recommend to Council, discussion on the motion by Planning Commission members expressed concern regarding the initial motion to forward matter to the Common Council, the Commission discussed the importance of following the appeal process outlined in City Ordinance §392-6, which requires the Planning Commission to following deliberation, the Planning Commission is to forward its decision in writing to the City of Oconto Falls Common Council for its information and action, with a written copy of the decision provided to the affected party. A new motion was made by Brad Rice to accept Sex Offender Residence appeal application and approve to Common Council. MOTION: Rice/Mercier Motion to accept Sex Offender Residence appeal application and approve to Common Council. Roll Call: Rice-aye, Mercier-aye, Coopman-aye, Kostreva-aye, Bahrke-no MOTION CARRIED 8. Adjournment Having no further discussion, Chairman Coopman declared the meeting adjourned at 6:29 PM. ______________________________ City Administrator Peter Wills A quorum of the Common Council was in attendance of this meeting Planning Commission Public Hearing September 22,2026 1 CITY OF OCONTO FALLS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PUBLIC HEARING Council Chambers – Municipal Building 500 N. Chestnut Avenue Oconto Falls, WI 54154 TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 – 6:00 PM MINUTES Chairman Marty Coopman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Roll Call Present: Brad Rice, Marty Coopman, Chique Tousey-Tabar, Andy Mercier and Judy Kostreva Also Present: Mayor Clint Braun, City Administrator Peter Wills, Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman, Michelle Tester, Marilyn Siech, Joel Ehrfurth with Mach IV Engineering & Surveying LLC, Sue Detjen and Mike Detjen Absent: Ashley Bahrke 3. ******PUBLIC HEARING**** Abandonment of an alley that is located at: 102 S. Washington Street, Former Washington Middle School Property. *** Public Hearing for the consideration of Abandonment of an alley that is located at: 102 S. Washington Street, Former Washington Middle School Property. Open Public Hearing A. Receive Public Comments/Input B. Close Public Hearing C. Committee discussion on abandonment of an alley that is located at: 102 S. Washington Street, Former Washington Middle School Property. D. Committee recommendation on abandonment of an alley that is located at: 102 S. Washington Street, Former Washington Middle School Property to City Council. At 6:02pm Chairman Marty Coopman opened the floor for Public Hearing for the consideration of Abandonment of an alley that is located at: 102 S. Washington Street, Former Washington Middle School Property. Deputy Clerk Friedman and City Administrator Wills verified there were no written in or called in concerns prior to the public hearing. One gentleman did ask how there became an alley down the middle of the building when it was there? Deputy Clerk Friedman explained the alley and building was there a long time ago and was not sure how that came about. Offered to look into this for him. The gentleman was good with this answer and stated he was just curious if she knew how it happened. The following questions and concerns by the Planning Commission and public were asked: Planning Commission Public Hearing September 22,2026 2 • Are there any deed restrictions? No • What are the setbacks? The DOT has a little further back setback of fifty feet due to some of the houses will be on the state highway Union Ave/Hwy 22. • How many of the houses will have this set back? It is not for sure but the two houses right on Union Ave/ Hwy 22. • If the alley is discontinued will there be an easement? Yes, that is the plan. • How will anyone buying a house there know there is an easement? This will be on their deed when buying the house. Second Call at 6:05pm by Chairman Marty Coopman for public input. There were no concerns from the public. Third Call at 6:06pm by Chairman Marty Coopman for public input. There were no concerns from the public. With no concerns from the public Chairman Marty Coopman closed the public hearing at 6:06pm. MOTION: MERCIER/KOSTREVA Motion to recommend the consideration of the abandonment of an alley that is located at: 102 S. Washington Street, Former Washington Middle School Property to the Common Council. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 4. Approve Planning Commission Minutes from 08.18.2026 On agenda item number five from the August 18,2026 minutes there were some errors. Some of the public commentary took place at the Common Council not the Planning Commission meeting. This will need to be adjusted to go on the correct minutes. There was also a concern that a little more detail was needed about the discussion prior to the motion made on this agenda item. MOTION: Rice/Mercier Motion to bring back the Planning Commission Minutes from 8.18.2026 to the next Planning Commission meeting. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION/ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: New Business 6. Adjournment Having no further discussion, Chairman Coopman declared the meeting adjourned at 6:26 PM. ______________________________ City Administrator Peter Wills A quorum of the Common Council was not in attendance of this meeting Print Date: 9/22/2026 Oconto County Land Information Systems makes every effort to produce the most current and accurate information possible. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data provided, its use, or its interpretation. Oconto County does not guarantee the accuracy of the material contained herein and is not responsible for any misuse or misrepresentation of this information or its derivatives. Oconto County parcel maps are for tax and real property listing purposes only and do NOT represent a survey. The tax parcel maps are compiled from official records, including survey plats and deeds, but only contain the information required for Oconto County business. You should always use the original recorded documents for legal or survey information SCALE: 1" = ' Oconto County GIS Yellow parcel is the CSM 2660607013875T 191 2,288.01