Plan Commission Agenda Packet 4.14.2026

PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA – 4/14/2026 Mtg (Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday of each month) Page 1 of 1 PLAN COMMISSION Agenda Tuesday, April 14, 2026–5:00 p.m. Government Center Room 270 Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 251 810 564 597 00 Passcode: 23Yj2h9v Direct Link: Link to Meeting Or call in (audio only) 1-872-242-8028| Phone Conference ID: 587 362 178# MISSION STATEMENT: To guide and coordinate development including harbor related issues in accordance with existing and future needs. City Code 98-2. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jim Paine (chair), Brent Fennessey (vice-chair), Lindsey Graskey, Brian Finstad, Garner Moffat, Anne Porter, Lynn Wohlwend 1 ROLL CALL 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Plan Commission Minutes (January 26, 2026 & February 24, 2026) 3 OLD BUSINESS 4 NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Review and approve quit claim deed land purchases to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for land purchases related to the Blatnik Bridge project. 4.2 Review and approve temporary limited easements to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation related to the Blatnik Bridge project. 4.3 Review and approve a utility easement to Qwest Corporation, d/b/a Century Link QC (Lumen Technologies). 4.4 William Anderson’s Request to Submit a Certified Survey map on behalf of the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration. CSM 26-02. 4.5 Vacant to Value: New Construction Land Discussion. 5 RECURRING BUSINESS 5.1 Planning & Development Director Report 6 ADJOURNMENT Notice is hereby given that a majority of the members of the Common Council may be present at the meeting, and although this may constitute a quorum of the Common Council, the Council will not take any action at this meeting. Meetings are recorded and published on the City of Superior website. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the public meeting process, please call (715) 395-7200 by 4:30 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled meeting date (OR dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Service). The City will attempt to accommodate any request depe nding on the amount of notice received. In compliance with Wisconsin Open Meetings Law, this agenda was posted on 4/9/2026 at the following locations: Superior Government Center, Douglas County Courthouse, Superior Public Library, and online at https://www.ci.superior.wi.us/agendacenter. It was also emailed the Superior Telegram. PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES - 1/26/26 Mtg (Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday of each month) Page 1 of 2 PLAN COMMISSION Minutes Janurary 26, 2026 Regular Meeting The meeting was called to order by Chair Paine at 4:30 pm on January 26, 2026, in Government Center Room 204. 1 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Jim Paine, Lynn Wohlwend, Garner Moffat, Brent Fennessey, Lindsey Graskey, and Brian Finstad VIRTUAL: ABSENT: Anne Porter CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director Serck and Tech Granlund OTHERS PRESENT: Shelley Nelson, Joel Stone, Brooke Jussila-Ellis, Miranda Jussila and Joe Hall. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Plan Commission Minutes (January 13, 2026) MOTION to approve January 13, 2026, minutes by Commissioner Fennessey, seconded by Commissioner Moffat. Carried. 3 OLD BUSINESS 4 NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Redevelopment Authority of The City of Superior Request to Submit a Certified Survey map. CSM 26-01 Director Serck introduced Redevelopment Authority of The City of Superior request to submit a Certified Survey map. MOTION to approve the request to submit a Certified Survey map by Commissioner Moffat, seconded by Commissioner Fennessey. Carried. 4.2 Review and approval of Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 18XX E 5th Street.V2VNC 26-01 Director Serck introduced the Vacant to Value: New Construction application and plans to the Plan Commission. Joel Stone representing Stone Construction attended the meeting in person. Commissioner Moffat requested the Vacant to Value: New Construction program be added to the next regular Plan Commission meeting agenda for discussion. MOTION to approve the request for the Vacant to Value: New Construction application for 18XX E 5th Street by Commissioner Finstad, seconded by Commissioner Fennessey. Carried. PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES - 1/26/26 Mtg (Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday of each month) Page 2 of 2 4.3 Small Business Grant Application Review, Recommendations and Discussion a. Smooch A Pooch Salon SBGP 26-01 Director Serck introduced the Small Business Grant application along with the HVAC project. Brooke Jussila-Ellis representing Smooch A Pooch Salon attended the meeting in person. MOTION to approve the Small Business Grant application for Smooch A Pooch Salon request by Commissioner Graskey, seconded by Commissioner Moffat. Carried. 5 RECURRING BUSINESS 5.1 Planning & Development Director Report 5.2 Housing Coordinator Update 5.3 Zoning Code Update Director Serck presented the proposed draft mixed-use zoning districts. The Commissioners reviewed and discussed the proposed changes, comparing the existing commercial zoning districts with the proposed mixed-use districts and how each would fit within different areas. The Commissioners discussed and agreed that street-level residential units should not be permitted in heavier commercial areas. They also considered adding apartments as an allowed use within the downtown mixed-use district. Additionally, the Commissioners discussed the need to add examples and provide clearer definitions of what constitutes small-, medium-, and large-scale retail sales. The Commissioners agreed that an additional meeting is needed to complete this discussion. The next Special Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm. 6 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:32 pm Respectfully submitted by Amanda Granlund. PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES - 2/24/26 Mtg (Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday of each month) Page 1 of 1 PLAN COMMISSION Minutes Feburary 24, 2026 Special Meeting The meeting was called to order by Chair Paine at 5:03 pm on February 24, 2026, at Vintage Italian Pizza. 1 ROLL CALL PRESENT: Jim Paine, Lynn Wohlwend, Garner Moffat, Brent Fennessey, Lindsey Graskey, Anne Porter and Brian Finstad VIRTUAL: ABSENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director Serck, Heidi Blunt and Tech Granlund OTHERS PRESENT: John Ramos. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3 OLD BUSINESS 4 NEW BUSINESS 5 RECURRING BUSINESS 5.1 Planning & Development Director Report 5.2 Housing Coordinator Update 5.3 Zoning Code Update Director Serck reintroduced the proposed draft Mixed-Use Zoning Districts. The Plan Commission reviewed and discussed the proposed revisions, referencing the surrounding downtown area as visual examples to better evaluate the potential impact of the changes. Commissioners discussed the allowance of home businesses and occupations within the Neighborhood Mixed-Use Districts also discussing not allowing single-family homes. It was suggested that the required form elements be organized from maximum to minimum standards to provide greater clarity and ease of interpretation. The Commission also discussed the appropriateness of permitting residential units on the first floor within the Downtown Mixed-Use Districts. Additionally, Commissioners expressed a preference that mobile home parks be zoned as a Planned Development District (PDD). 6 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. due to unforeseen technical difficulties that resulted in the recording ending prematurely. Respectfully submitted by Amanda Granlund. =:! Quit Claim Deed Legal Description All that part ofthe lands subject to the Grantor's easements or interests included in lands acquired for the improvement of IH 535 by the Grantee in: Parcel(s) 2, 3, & 9 oftransportation project plat 1199-00-20-4 .02, recorded as document #947930 recorded in Douglas County, Wisconsin; Parcel(s) 19 and Ex RW of transportation project plat 1199-00-20-4.03, recorded as document #947013 recorded in Douglas County, Wisconsin; Parcel(s) Ex RW of transportation project plat 1199-00-20-4 .04, recorded as document #947352 recorded in Douglas County, Wisconsin; Parcel(s) 4 & 5 of transportation project plat 1199-00-20-4 .05, Amendment NO. 1, recorded as document #949024 recorded in Douglas County, Wisconsin; Parcel(s) 8, 11, 37, 43, and Ex RW oftransportation project plat 1199-00-20-4.06, Amendment NO. 1, recorded as document #948974 recorded in Douglas County, Wisconsin; Parcel(s) Ex RW of transportation project plat 1199-00-20-4 .07, recorded as document #947748 recorded in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Parcel Number Interest/Right Document Number Parcel Identification Number/Tax Key Number 2 DOC 570923 03-803-01308-00 9 DOC 570923 03-803-01340-00; 03-803-02130-00 3 No Easement of Record 03-803-01285-00; 04-804-00841-00; 04-804- 00848-00 19 DOC 895984 04-804-00893 -00; 04-804-00913-00 Ex RW DOC 447750 NA Ex RW DOC 479508 (BLANKETL DOC 442651 NA (BLANKETL DOC 443033 (BLANKET) 4 DOC 659680 03-803-00401-00 5 DOC 659680 03-803-00426-00; 03-803-00428-00 8 DOC 453178; DOC 533852 East 5ft 03-803-00430-00; 03-803-00440-00; 03-803- LOT 23-32 Block 5; DOC 436655 01157-00 11 DOC 453178; DOC 436655; DOC 03-803-01093-00; 03-803-01113 -00; 03-806- 533387 LOT 7, West 20ft Lot 21, 22, 00468-00 BLOCK 5 37 DOC 533519, North 12.5 FT LOT 29, 03-803-01172-00 Block 25 43 DOC 533361 East 5 FT LOT 6 Block 5 03-803-00444-00 EXRW DOC453752 NA EXRW DOC 453752 NA R/W Project ID 1199-00-20 This instrument was drafted by Megan Beer-Pemberton , CORRE, Inc., on behalf of the WisDOT UTL No. 101 Page 2 of 2 ~ -l Temporary Construction Easement Legal Description All that part ofthe lands subject to the Grantor's easements or interests included in lands acquired for the improvement of IH 535 by the Grantee in: Parcel(s) 19 of transportation project plat 1199-00-20-4.03, recorded as document #947013 recorded in Douglas County, Wisconsin; Parcel(s) 31 of transportation project plat 1199-00-20-4.04, recorded as document #947352 recorded in Douglas County, Wisconsin; Parcel(s) 11, 37, 41 and 43 of transportation project plat 1199-00-20-4.06, recorded as document #948974 recorded in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Parcel Number 19 31 11 11 11 37 41 43 Interest/Right Document Number DOC895984 DOC 297126 (North 8FT) DOC453178 DOC436655 DOC 533387 LOT 7, West 20ft LOTS 21, 22 Block 5 DOC 533519 North 12.5 FT LOT 29, Block 25 DOC 533362 North 5ft LOT 4 Block 24 DOC 533361, East 5ft Lot 6 Block 5 Parcel Identification Number/Tax Key Number 04-804-00893-00; 04-804-00913-00 03-803-00128-00 03-803-01093-00; 03-803-01113-00; 03-806- 00468-00 03-803-01093 -00; 03-803 -01113-00; 03-806- 00468-00 03-803-01093 -00; 03-803-01113-00; 03-806- 00468-00 03-803-01172-00 03-803-00528 -00 03-803 -00444-00 R/W Project ID 1199-00-20 This instrument was drafted by Megan Beer-Pemberton , CORRE, Inc., on behalf of the Wi sDOT UTL No. 101 Page 2 of 2 After recording, please return to: Lumen Technologies c/o ROW/Dark Fiber 931 14th Street Denver, CO 80202 ______________________________________________________________________________ Prepared by: Sean Givens – P.259190 - P867403 NRE ROW – SelectROW RECORDING INFORMATION ABOVE Grantor: City of Superior Grantee: Qwest Corporation, d/b/a CenturyLink QC Parcel: 038030105201 EASEMENT AGREEMENT The undersigned (“Grantor”), for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, hereby grants and conveys to Qwest Corporation, d/b/a CenturyLink QC, its successors and assigns (“Grantee”), having an address of Attn.: ROW/Dark Fiber, 931 14th St., Denver, CO 80202, a perpetual easement (“Easement”) to construct, operate, maintain, repair, replace and remove a communication system consisting of cables, wires, conduits, manholes, drains, splicing boxes, vaults, surface location markers, equipment cabinets and associated wooden or concrete pads, and other related equipment, including utility service if required, to operate such system, provided that no above-ground equipment, facilities or structures shall be allowed without prior written consent of the Grantor (collectively, the “Facilities”) over, under and across the following property located in the County of Douglas, State of Wisconsin, which Grantor owns (“Easement Tract”): SEE THE DESCRIPTION SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED TO, AND BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART OF, THIS AGREEMENT Grantor further grants and conveys to Grantee the following incidental rights: (1) The right of ingress and egress over the Easement Tract to operate and maintain the Facilities; and (2) The right to clear all trees, roots, brush and other obstructions that interfere with Grantee’s use and enjoyment of the Easement Tract subject to prior issuance by the Grantor of a land disturbance permit or other necessary permit. Grantor reserves the right to use and enjoy the Easement Tract so long as Grantor’s use does not materially interfere with the rights granted in this Easement Agreement. Grantor will not erect any structure or plant trees or other vegetation within the Easement Tract and will not alter the surface or subsurface of the Easement Tract. The rights, conditions and provisions of this Easement Agreement will run with the land and will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Grantor and Grantee and their respective successors and assigns. Executed by Grantor this _______ day of _______________________, 2026. GRANTOR: City of Superior By: Printed Name: Jim Paine Title: Mayor By: Printed Name: Heidi Blunt Title: City Clerk STATE OF WISCONSIN ) ) ss. COUNTY OF DOUGLAS ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of _______________, 2026, by Jim Paine and Heidi Blunt, as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Superior, Wisconsin, a municipal corporation. My commission expires: ________________ WITNESS my hand and official seal. ___________________________ Notary Public (SEAL) 08493\000362\1EK185402.DOCX Exhibit A Easement Description:A 16-foot wide easement for utility purposes located in Lots Fourteen (14) and Fifteen (15), Connor's Point ,centerline of said easement is described as follows:Commencing at the South Quarter Corner of Section Eleven (11) Township Forty-nine (49) North, Range Fourteen(14) West; thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 03 seconds East (Douglas County Grid Bearings), along the southline of Government Lots Two (2) and Three (3), for a distance of 636.42 feet to the intersection with thesoutheasterly projection of the centerline of Main Street, Connor's Point; thence North 37 degrees 58 minutes 54seconds West for a distance of 4506.04 feet to the intersection of the centerline of said Main Street with the linebetween Lots Twelve (12) and Thirteen (13), Connor's Point: thence North 52 degrees 01 minutes 06 seconds Eastalong the southeasterly line of said Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 1217 for a distance of 370.11 feet; thenceNorth 48 degrees 38 minutes 15 seconds West along the northeasterly line of said Lot 2 of Certified Survey MapNo. 1217 for a distance of 170.89 feet; thence North 49 degrees 27 minutes 25 seconds West along thenortheasterly line of said Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 1217 for a distance of 378.86 feet to the point ofbeginning; thence North 40 degrees 32 minutes 35 seconds East for a distance of 5.60 feet; thence North 28degrees 13 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 211.73 feet more or less to a point on the U.S GovernmentHarbor Line and being the point of terminus.Sidelines of said easement to be extended or shortened to end at the U.S. Government Harbor Line and saidnortheasterly line of said Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 1217Containing 0.080 Acres, more or less, and subject to any easement, restrictions, covenants, reservations, andright-of ways of sight and/or record. 9215 E Superior StDuluth, MN 55804218-310-2190twinports.surveying@gmail.com Exhibit A I hereby certify that this survey was prepared by me or under my directsupervision in accordance with Chapter A-E 7 and that it is correct to thebest of my knowledge and belief.Shawn Meyer Professional Land Surveyor Number: 3089Date: 3/17/2026Field Date: 1/26/2026Job: S0042026Sheet 1 of 2Utility Easement in Lot 14 &15 Connor's PointCity of Superior, Douglas County, WisconsinFor: Lumen - Sean Givens Lot 15Connor's Point 9215 E Superior StDuluth, MN 55804218-310-2190twinports.surveying@gmail.com Exhibit A I hereby certify that this survey was prepared by me or under my directsupervision in accordance with Chapter A-E 7 and that it is correct to thebest of my knowledge and belief.Shawn Meyer Professional Land Surveyor Number: 3089Date: 3/17/2026Utility Easement in Lot 14 &15 Connor's PointCity of Superior, Douglas County, WisconsinFor: Lumen - Sean GivensField Date: 1/26/2026Job: S0042026Sheet 2 of 2 LegendPlat LineEasement LineFound 5/8" Rebar w/ Cap No. 2901 PID: 03-803-01054-00Lot 1CerƟfied Survey Map 1217Volume 9 Pgs 68-69PID: 03-803-01052-00Lot 2CerƟfied Survey Map 1217Volume 9 Pgs 68-69 See Sheet 1 of 2 forExhibit Easement DescriptionUtility Easement - 0.080 Acres ±POBLot 14 U.S Government Harbor LinePID: 03-803-01052-01 Bay of Superior Line Table:L1: N40°32'35"E 5.60'L2: N49°27'25"W 8.00' Found 3/4" RebarN28°13'54"W211.73'± Certified Survey Map No. ______Cornerstone Surveying and Mapping, Inc.6637 South Woodland TrailLake Nebagamon, WI 54849715-374-2331 218-393-9728Part of Lots 1 & 2, together with that part of vacated portion of 6th Avenue EastBlock 5, Superior City, in part of Government Lot 1, Section 13Township 49 North, Range 14 West, City of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin NSWEN O R T H Scale: 1" = 30 Ft.15'0 30' Certified Survey Map No. ______Cornerstone Surveying and Mapping, Inc.6637 South Woodland TrailLake Nebagamon, WI 54849715-374-2331 218-393-9728Part of Lots 1 & 2, together with that part of vacated portion of 6th Avenue EastSurveyor's CertificateI, William G. Anderson, Professional Land Surveyor, hereby certify that:I have surveyed, divided and mapped that part of Lots 1 and 2, together with that part of vacated portion of 6th Avenue East, Block 5that lies between East 2nd Street (West Bay Street) and the U.S. Harbor Line, Superior City and located in part of Government Lot 1,Section 13, Township 49 North, Range 14 West, City of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin described as follows:Commencing at the Southwest Corner of Section 13; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 58 seconds East, along the south line of saidSection 13, a distance of 2699.65 feet to the the centerline of 6th Avenue East; thence North 44 degrees 10 minutes 37 seconds East,along said centerline, a distance of 54.69 feet; thence North 43 degrees 54 minutes 02 seconds East a distance of 831.71 feet to thePoint of Beginning; thence North 65 degrees 20 minutes 17 seconds East a distance of 85.43 feet; thence South 24 degrees 39 minutes43 seconds East a distance of 84.00 feet; thence North 65 degrees 20 minutes 17 seconds East a distance of 7.56 feet; thence South 77degrees 19 minutes 02 seconds East a distance of 5.77 feet; thence South 12 degrees 40 minutes 58 seconds West a distance of 69.56feet; thence North 77 degrees 19 minutes 02 seconds West a distance of 66.21 feet; thence North 24 degrees 39 minutes 43 secondsWest a distance of 10.29 feet; thence South 65 degrees 20 minutes 17 seconds West a distance of 11.01 feet; thence North 24 degrees39 minutes 43 seconds West a distance of 58.70 feet; thence North 04 degrees 53 minutes 37 seconds West a distance of 24.43 feet;thence North 24 degrees 39 minutes 43 seconds West a distance of 10.66 feet to the Point of Beginning.Subject to and together with all valid easements, restrictions, reservations and rights of the public, if any.I have surveyed, divided and mapped the land described under the direction of the City of Superior, owner.This map is a correct representation of all exterior boundaries of the land surveyed and the division of that land.I have fully complied with Chapter 236.34 of the Wisconsin Statutes and the subdivision ordinance of the City of Superiorin surveying, dividing and mapping this land.Dated this 2nd day of April, 2026.__________________________________________William G. AndersonProfessional Land Surveyor, No. S-2547Approved by the City of Superior Plan Commissionthis _______ day of ______________________, 2026.___________________________________________Jason Serck, DirectorCity of Superior, WisconsinPlanning and Development Block 5, Superior City, in part of Government Lot 1, Section 13Township 49 North, Range 14 West, City of Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin