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MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
December 1, 2021@ 4:00 p.m·.
In person and virtual meeting
County Board Room - Services Center
Members present: Chair: Ken Borzick; Kathleen McGwin; Dennis Fenner (Virtual); David Krentz;
Gayle Mack
Others present: Tom Onofrey, Jean Potter, Bette Krueger, Ron Barger, Aaron Riesen, Andrzej
Zalucki
Chair called the meeting to order. Onofrey explained that the Kartechner Brothers have
withdrawn their application for a rezoning, so it has been removed from-the agenda. Onofrey
noted the Special Exception for the gravel pit will be on the Board of Adjustment agenda for
January 20th• Chair asked for a motion to approve the amended agenda; motion by Mack,
second by Krentz to approve the amended agenda; motion carried. Chair asked for motiori to
approve the minutes; motion by McGwin, second by Fenner; motion carried.
Chair opened item 3: Citizens comments or concerns: None.
Chair opened item 4: A public hearing on an application by Gregory and Carla Riesen, N4084
CTH M, Montello, Wi 53949 for a rezoning of part of the S ½-SW¼ lying south of S.T.H. 23,
Section 7, TlSN, R9E, Town of Packwaukee, containing two acres, more or less, from a
Commercial Business {CM-B) to an Agriculture Residential {AG-3(2}) District.
Onofrey explained that the Town of Packwaukee approved the request and there were no
comments (objections) from any neighbors. Chair asked for any questions from the committee;
there were none. Motion by McGwin to approve the re-zone and move onto the County Board
for approval; second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair adjourned meeting at 4:08 p.m.
Bette Krueger
· Acting Secretary
REPORT OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE TO THE COUNTY
BOARD ON PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION TO AMEND THE
MARQUETTE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF MARQUETTE COUNTY:
The Marquette County Planning and Zoning Committee having considered the petition to amend the
Marquette County Code of Ordinances Chapter 70-Zoning filed by Gregory and Carla Riesen on the
1st day of December, 2021 to rezone from a Commercial Business (CM-B) to an Agriculture
Residential (AG-3(2)) District,
the following described lands:
Part of the Sl/2 of the SWl/4 lying South of S.T.H. 23, Section 7, TlSN R9E, Town of
Packwaukee containing 2 acres more or less.
and having held public hearing thereon, pursuant to Section 59.69, Wisconsin Statutes, notice thereof
having been given as provided by law, and being duly informed of the facts pertinent to the changes
proposed and duly advised of the wishes of the people in the area affected, hereby recommends as
follows:
That the petition for amendment by Gregory and Carla Riesen be approved as presented.
Dated this 7th day of December, 2021
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AMENDMENT 10 THIE MARQUIETIIE COUNTY
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held·
on the 1st day oi December, 2021 at 4:00 1PM on ·the proposed·
amendment to the Marquette County Code of Ordinances
Chapter 70-Zoning. The hearing will be in person with an option
to join virtually. In person will be in the Demonstration Room of
the Marquette County Services Center, 480-Underwood Avenue,
Montello, WI 53949. Virtual meeting will be available remotely
using Webex (Meeting number (access code): 2558 654 7239.
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53949 are requesting a rezoning from Commercial Busi111ess
(CM-B) to an Agriculture Residential (AG-3(2)) District, for ihe
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Part of the S1/2-SW1/4 lying south of S.T.11-1. 23, Section 7,
. T15N R9E, Town of Packwaukee, containing 2 acres more or
less.
The petition to amend said ordinance is on file in the Planning,
Zoning and Land Information Office of Marquette County,
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To Whom It May Concern:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MARQUETTE COUNTY
STATE OF WISCONSIN
A Public Hearing will be held before the Marquette County Board of Adjustment on Thursday,
November 18, 2021 at 3pm. The Board meeting will be both in person in the Demonstration Room of the
Services Center, 480 Underwood Ave, Montello, WI and remotely. The meeting will take place remotely
using Webex (Meeting number (access code): 2559 088 6062. Meeting password: QEj9JVF4mZ6
(73595834 from phones and video systems). Join by phone l-408-418-9388 to hear the following
applications:
Ann Sippel, 10876 Cascade Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003, is applying for a Variance under Section
70.17(B)(2) of the Marquette County Code of Ordinances Chapter 70-Zoning for the placement of a shed
at a reduced setback to Co Rd C. The legal description of the property is Unit NO 5 Buffalo Shores
Condominium & 1/5 INT IN .94A, Section 18, T15N Rl0E, Town of Montello. Property Address: W3989
Co Rd C.
All application materials are available on the Planning, Zoning & Land Information Department website at
http://www.co.marquette.wi.us/departments/zoning/board-of-adjustment-139 or in person in Room 104 of
the Courthouse in the City of Montello. All persons wishing to be heard may appear in person (if held) or
remotely and may be represented by agent or attorney. If an appearance or representation is not possible,
a letter addressed to the Marquette County Planning, Zoning & Land Information Department, P.O. Box
21, Montello, WI 53949, will be read at the public hearing of the Board of Adjustment.
Class 2 Notice
Marquette County Board of Adjustment
Mary Walters, Chairperson
Lance Achterberg
Michael Johnson, Alternate
Adam Malsack, Alternate
POSTED I \/led / ;J CfJ,,I
1. Courtho·usJ
2. Service Center
3. Health & Human Service
MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
November 3, 2021@ 4:00 p.m.
In person and virtual meeting
Members present: Chair: Ken Borzick; Kathleen McGwin (virtual); Dennis Fenner; David Krentz;
Gayle Mack
Others present: Tom Onofrey, Jean Potter, Bette Krueger, Ron Barger, Bob Kravick, Clarence
Behling,, Scott Bilgrien, Ellen Barron, Nick Kronschnabel; Nick Stanke (virtual)
Chair called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the agenda; motion by
Fenner, second by Krentz to approve the agenda; motion carried. Chair asked for motion to
approve the minutes; motion by Mack, second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 3: Citizens comments or concerns: None.
Chair opened item 4: A public hearing on an application by Larry Severson (Life estate) and
Daniel Severson, W5237 Duck Creek Lane, Westfield, WI 53964 for a rezoning of part of the SW
¼ - SW¼ lying north of the creek, Section 27, and part of the NW¼ - NW¼ lying north and east
of the creek, Section 34, T17N, R9E, Town of Newton, containing 30 acres, more or less, from
Prime Agriculture (AG-1) to a General Agriculture (AG-2) District.
Onofrey explained that the Town of Newton did not make any comments (objections) to the
rezone; the balance of the farm has been sold. Chair asked for any questions from the
committee or those in attendance; there were none. Chair closed the public hearing and asked
for a motion. Motion by Fenner to approve the re-zone and move onto the County Board for
approval; second by Mack; motion carried.
Chair opened item 5: A public hearing on an application by Clarence Behling, W5486 Evergreen
Road, Montello, WI 53949 for a rezoning of Lot 1, CSM 1853, being part of the SW¼- SE¼,
Section 28, T16N, R9E, Town of Harris, containing 10 acres, more or less, from General
Agriculture (AG-2) to an Agriculture Residential (AG-3(4)) District. Onofrey explained that the
Town of Harris approved the re-zone; it is a transfer between adjoining property owners. Chair
asked for any questions from the committee or those in attendance. Nick Stanke and Ellen
Barron asked if there was an intention to build a house. Scott Bilgrien stated no house would be
built. Chair closed the public hearing asked for a motion on the application. Motion by McGwin
to approve the rezone and move onto the County Board for approval; second by Fenner;
motion carried.
Chair opened item 6: Register of Deeds report: Krueger reviewed monthly numbers.
Chair opened item 7: Director report: Onofrey updated the Committee on the December
rezoning request in the Town of Packwaukee. Discussion followed. Onofrey reviewed permit
and revenue numbers. Onofrey reviewed resolved and on going violations. Discussion followed.
Chair opened item 8: Zoning Technician report: Potter discussed violations and permitting she
has been working on; discussion followed.
Chair opened item 9: Review and approval of Planning, Zoning and Land Information
Department and Register of Deeds bills; motion by Mack, second by Krentz to approve the
same; motion carried.
Chair adjourned meeting at 4:31 p.m.
Bette Krueger
Acting Secretary
MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
October 6, 2021@ 4:00 p.m.
In person and virtual meeting
Members present: Chair: Ken Borzick; Kathleen McGwin; Dennis Fenner; David Krentz; Gayle
Mack
Others present: Tom Onofrey, Jean Potter, Bette Krueger, Ron Barger, Craig and Susan Hilliard.
Julie Jacobson-remote.
Chair called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the amended agenda;
motion by Fenner, second by McGwin to approve the agenda as revised; motion carried. Chair
asked for motion to approve the minutes; motion by McGwin, second by Krentz; motion
carried.
Chair opened item 3: Citizens comments or concerns: None.
Chair opened item 4: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House #50 for Craig and
Susan Hilliard, W8650 STH 23, Briggsville WI 53920, Town of Douglas; property address: N433 Co. Rd. A.
Potter explained that this will be short terms rentals with an occupancy rate of four. All inspections and
paperwork have been completed; notices were mailed to surrounding neighbors with no comments
received. Chair asked if there were any questions from the committee; there were none.
Motion by Fenner to approve the application; second by McGwin; motion carried, with Mack
abstaining due to the fact that Hilliard's are her neighbors.
Chair opened item 5: Register of Deeds report: Krueger reviewed monthly numbers.
Chair opened item 6: Director report. Onofrey updated the Committee on the proposed sand
and gravel pit in Packwaukee noting that a public hearing for the rezoning is scheduled for
December ist. Discussion followed. Onofrey reviewed permit and revenue numbers. Onofrey
updated the Committee on resolved and unresolved violations.
Chair opened item 7: Zoning Technician report: Potter discussed violations and permitting she
has been working on. Discussion followed.
Chair opened item 8: Review and approval of Planning, Zoning and Land Information
Department and Register of Deeds bills; motion by Mack, second by McGwin to approve the
same; motion carried.
Chair adjourned meeting at 4:30 p.m.
Bette Krueger
Acting Secretary
MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
September 1, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.
In Person/Virtual Meeting
Members present: Chair: Ken Borzick; Dennis Fenner; David Krentz
Members virtual: Kathleen McGwin
Others present: Tom Onofrey-remote, Jean Potter, Bette Krueger, Michael and Jennifer
Heidenriech, David Timme
Others virtual: Alex and Corrine Tagansky; Maverick Hovey
Chair called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the agenda; motion by
Fenner, second by Krentz to approve the agenda; motion carried. Chair asked for motion to
approve the minutes; motion by Krentz, second by Fenner; motion carried.
Chair opened item 3: Citizens comments or concerns: none.
Chair opened item 4: A public hearing on an application by Richard and Linda Gumz, Roderick
and Michelle Gumz, Owners/David Timme, Agent, N570 6th Court, Endeavor, WI 53930
requesting a rezoning from Prime Agriculture (AG-1) to a General Agriculture (AG-2) District, for
Lot Two (2), CSM 3407, being part of the SWl/4-NWl/4, Section 34, T15N, R8E, Town of
Oxford, containing 10.02 acres, more or less.
Onofrey explained that the Town of Oxford board has approved the rezoning and there were no
comments/concerns. Chair asked if there were any questions from the committee; there were
none. Motion by Fenner to approve the application and move onto the County Board for
approval; second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 5: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license #47 for Alex
and Corrine Tagansky, 671 S Williams Ave., Palatine, IL 60074; property address: W5812 Dyke
Ave., Town of Newton. Potter reported that this TRH started as a violation, but all paperwork
and inspections have been completed and occupancy is for six individuals There was a question
from one neighbor and Alex Tagansky reported that he did indeed speak to the neighbor and
provided information requested. Chair asked if there were any questions from the committee;
there were none. Motion by Krentz to approve the application; second by Fenner; motion
carried.
Chair opened item 6: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license #48 for
Maverick and Serena Hovey, 6225 Camino Way, Madison, WI 53719; property address: W4704
County Rd K, Town of Packwaukee. Potter reported that this was a remodel, occupancy is for
six individuals; and all paperwork and inspections have been completed. A neighbor, Bob
Leske, wrote a letter in support of the TRH. Chair asked if there were any questions from the
committee; there were none. Motion by Fenner to approve the application; second by Krentz;
motion carried.
Chair opened item 7: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license #49 for
Michael and Jennifer Heidenriech, 325 N. Van Nortwick, Batavia, IL 60510; property address:
N4005 County Rd A, Town of Oxford. Potter reported that this was already a TRH for the past
four years, but licenses do not transfer. All paperwork and inspections have been completed
and occupancy is for two individuals. No feedback in support of or in opposition of the TRH.
Chair asked if there were any questions from the committee; there were none. Motion by
Krentz to approve the application; second by McGwin; motion carried.
Chair opened item 8: Discussion of possible ordinance amendment to allow chickens in R-1
District and on parcels less than two acres in size. Onofrey reported that he and Natalie Bussan
are working on a sample resolution for townships/municipalities to use for chickens only.
Discussion followed.
Chair opened item 9: 2022 Departmental budgets:
Register of Deeds: Budget is at zero increase; discussion followed; motion by McGwin, second
by Krentz to move budget onto Executive and Finance Committee; motion carried.
Planning, Zoning and Land Information: Onofrey reviewed decreases in expenses and increases
in revenues. Onofrey noted that the budget as proposed shows a decrease of $190. Motion by
Krentz, second by McGwin to move budget onto Executive and Finance Committee; motion
carried.
Chair opened item 10: Register of Deeds report: Krueger reviewed monthly numbers and
reports.
Chair opened item 11: Director report: Onofrey updated the Committee on the proposed
quarry in Packwaukee, a violation on Mud Lake for excavating material out of the lake, Emrick
Lake campground approval and a tour of Healthy Lakes sites in Marquette County. Onofrey
reviewed permit and revenue numbers. Onofrey updated the Committee on ongoing and
resolved violations.
Chair opened item12: Zoning Technician report: Potter discussed violations and permitting
she has been working on and that next month will be a decision on TRH license #SO.
Chair opened item 13: Review and approval of Planning, Zoning and Land Information
Department and Register of Deeds bills; motion by Fenner, second by Krentz to approve the
same; motion carried.
Chair adjourned meeting at 4:46 p.m.
Bette Krueger-Acting Secretary
MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
August 4, 2021@ 4:00 p.m.
In Person and Virtual Meeting
Services Center Demonstration Room
Members present: Chair: Ken Borzick; Kathleen McGwin; David Krentz; Gayle Mack; Dennis Fenner
Others present {in person): Tom Onofrey, Jean Potter, Gary Burkhardt, Jerry and Elaine Powell
Virtual: Paul Bogacz, Ray and Deanna Smith
Chair called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the agenda; motion by McGwin,
second by Mack to approve the agenda; motion carried. Chair asked for motion to approve the minutes;
motion by Fenner, second by McGwin; motion carried.
Chair opened item 3: Citizens comments or concerns. Gary Burkhardt a resident in the Village of
Packwaukee expressed his concerns about the zoning regulation that prohibits chickens and ducks in
Residential zoning and on smaller parcels. Onofrey summarized the past discussions the Committee has
had and the input from the Towns. Onofrey noted no final decision has ever been made on the issue.
After discussion Committee members asked that the item be on the next agenda. Jerry and Etaine
Powell explained their frustration with their neighbor's barking dogs. Onofrey explained that it is not
something covered under the zoning ordinance and advised them to talk to the Town Board about
potentially adopting a noise ordinance.
Chair opened item 4: A public hearing on an application by Ray and Deanna Smith, 2749 Lissa Ln,
Stoughton, WI 53589 for a rezoning of the SE1/4-SE1/4, Section 29, Town of Newton containing 40 acres
more or less from Prime Agriculture (AG-1) with 2 acres rezoned to Agriculture Residential (AG-3(2)) and
the remaining 38 acres to the Farmland Preservation Overlay (FPO) District. Onofrey reviewed the
application explaining that the applicants intend on building a house on the 2 acres. Onofrey noted that
the Town of Newton has approved the request. Chair asked for any comments on the application. None
given. Chair closed the public hearing and asked for a motion on the application. Motion by Fenner to
approve the request and send it to the County Board with a recommendation that it be approved,
second by Krentz. Motion carried.
Chair opened item 5: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license for Bela Rentals LLC,
3858 N Pittsburgh Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. Property address: W591 Fox Ct. Potter explained that the
application/inspections are in order, no comments received. Occupancy is for 12. Chair asked if there
were any questions from the committee; there were none. Motion by McGwin to approve the
application; second Mack. Motion carried.
Chair opened item 6: No Register of Deeds report.
Chair opened item 7: Director report: Onofrey reviewed permit and revenue numbers. Onofrey
informed the committee that after looking into new software for the Land Information departments the
decision was made to continue with the same company that provides our current software. No changes
will occur with that software until 2023 and at the time there will be some costs for transitioning to their
new on line platform. Onofrey updated the Committee on the proposed sand and gravel pit in the Town
of Packwaukee. Onofrey updated the Committee on resolved and ongoing violations.
Chair opened item 8 Zoning Technician report: Potter shared some statistics she compiled for Keri Solis
on the residency of property owners using septic system files. Potter discussed violations she has been
working on, which includes a few tourist rooming houses operating without licenses. Potter discussed
septic maintenance notices.
Chair opened item 9: Review and approval of Planning, Zoning and Land Information Department bills;
motion by Fenner, second by Krentz to approve the same; motion carried.
The next meeting will be September 1, 2021.
Chair adjourned meeting at 4:59 p.m.
To Whom It May Concern:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MARQUETTE COUNTY
STATE OF WISCONSIN
A Public Hearing will be held by the Marquette County Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, June 30,
2021 at 11:00 AM. The Board meeting will be both in person in the Demonstration Room of the Services
Center, 480 Underwood Ave, Montello, WI and remotely. The meeting will take place remotely using
Webex (Meeting number (access code): 182 943 9008. Meeting password: gmKYmkGh327 (46596544
from phones and video systems) to hear the following applications:
Don and Jane Shane, 1731 Cherokee Dr., West Bend, WI 53090 are applying for a Variance under Section
70.53(A) of the Marquette County Code of Ordinances Chapter 70-Zoning for the construction of an
addition at a reduced setback to the ordinary highwater mark/wetland boundary of Tuttle Lake. The legal
description of the property is Lot 1 of CSM 3693 being part of Govt Lot 6, SEl/4-SEl/4, Section 22, Tl 7N
Rl0E, Town of Crystal Lake. Property Address: N7819 Tuttle Lake Rd.
Mason's Eden/Kevin and Valarie Berglund, 14850 W 98th Ave., Dyer, IN 46311 are applying for a
Variance under Section 70.15(Q)(2) and 70.28(C) of the Marquette County Code of Ordinances Chapter
70-Zoning for the replacement and expansion of a legal non-conforming structure. The legal description of
the property is Lot 2 ofCSM 1188 being part ofSWl/4-SEl/ 4, Section 30, T14N R08E, Town of Douglas.
Property Address: N503 Co Rd A.
Jeffery and Janice Taplick, W3875 County Rd C, Montello, WI 53949 are applying for a Variance under
Section 70. l 7(B)(2) of the Marquette County Code of Ordinances Chapter 70-Zoning for the placement if
a canvass shelter at a reduced setback to Co Rd C. The legal description of the property is Lot 16 of Buffalo
Heights Subdivision being part of Govt Lot 6, NWl /4-NEl/ 4, Section 18, T15N Rl OE, Town of Montello.
Tina Wisniewski- Owner/Neil Evens -Agent, W288 N2232 Oakton Manor Dr. #7, Pewaukee, WI 53072
are applying for a Special Exception under Section 70.24(E)(l4) of the Marquette County Code of
Ordinances Chapter 70-Zoning for the replacement of a legal non-conforming manufactured home with
newer or new 14ft x 70ft model. The legal description of the property is Lot 9 of Green Acres Plat, SEl/4-
SEl/4, Section 8, T16N R09E, Town of Harris. Property Address: W5731 Bluebird Ln.
John and Julie Ann Leschke- Owner/Eric Krahn - Agent, 2015 Menominee Dr., Oshkosh, WI 54901
are applying for a Variance under Section 70.20(C) and 70.51(B) of the Marquette County Code of
Ordinances Chapter 70-Zoning for the construction of a deck at a reduced setback to a lot line. The legal
description of the property is Lot 86 of Northwoods Subdivision, SEl/4-SEl/4, Section 6, Tl 7N Rl OE,
Town of Crystal Lake. Property Address: W3876 Northwoods Trl.
Ronald and Bridget Hulsey, 819 Chicago St., Belvidere, IL 61008 are applying for a Variance under
Section 70.53(A) of the Marquette County Code of Ordinances Chapter 70-Zoning for the construction of
a deck at a reduced setback to the ordinary highwater mark/wetland boundary of Buffalo Lake. The legal
description of the property is Lot 4 of Graham Subdivision, SWl/4-NEl/4, Section 14, T15N R09E, Town
of Packwaukee. Property Address: W4667 Co Rd C.
All application materials are available on the Planning, Zoning & Land Information Department website at
http://www.co.marquette.wi.us/departments/zoning/board-of-adjustment-139 or in person in Room 104 of
the Courthouse in the City of Montello. All persons wishing to be heard may appear in person (if held) or
remotely and may be represented by agent or attorney. If an appearance or rep�es�ntatism is not po�sible,
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1. Courthouse
2. Service Center
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a letter addressed to the Marquette County Planning, Zoning & Land Information Department, P.O. Box
21, Montello, W1 53949, will be read at the public hearing of the Board of Adjustment.
Class 2 Notice
Marquette County Board of Adjustment
Mary Walters, Chairperson
Jan Banicki
Lance Achterberg
Michael Johnson, Alternate
Adam Malsack, Alternate
MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
June 2, 2021@ 4:00 p.m.
In Person and Virtual Meeting
Services Center Demonstration Room
Members present: Chair: Ken Borzick; Kathleen McGwin; David Krentz; Gayle Mack
Member excused: Dennis Fenner
Others present (in person): Tom Onofrey, Jean Potter, Bette Krueger, Daniel A. Schmidt, Butch and Kay
Mies
Virtual: Amanda Lowney, Jackie DiBella, Ray Reinders
Chair called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the agenda; motion by McGwin,
second by Krentz to approve the agenda; motion carried. Chair asked for motion to approve the
minutes; motion by Mack, second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 3: Citizens comments or concerns: none.
Chair opened item 4: A public hearing on an application by Daniel A. Schmidt, 30 Country Club Ct., Fond
du Lac, WI 54935 for a rezoning of part of the SE¼ - NW¼ and the SW¼ - NE 1/4 , Section 15, T16N,
R9E, Town of Harris containing 24 acres, more or less, from a Prime Agriculture {AG-1} to a General
Agriculture. (AG-2) and Farmland Preservation Overlay (FPO) District. Onofrey explained the parcel has
85 acres, and Mr. Schmidt would like to retain the 24 acres and sell the remaining acreage to an
adjoining landowner.
The Town of Harris board has approved the rezoning. Chair asked if there were any questions from the
committee; there were none. Motion by McGwin to approve the application and move onto the County
Board for approval; second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 5: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license for Ron Haloup, W8891
STH 11, Delavan, WI 53115; property address: N3144 7th Drive, Town of Packwaukee. Potter explained
that the application/inspections are in order, no comments received. Occupancy is for 12. Chair asked if
there were any questions from the committee; there were none. Motion by Mack to approve the
application; second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 6: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license for Northshore Lake
House, LLC, W2920 Wick Rd., Markesan, WI 53946; property address: W859 Northshore Drive, Town of
Mecan. Potter explained that the application/inspections are in order, no comments received.
Occupancy is for nine. Chair asked if there were any questions from the committee; there were none.
Motion by Mack to approve the application second by McGwin; motion carried.
Chair opened item 7: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license for Chris and Kathleen
Lotspeich, W2670 S Tuttle Lake Road, Neshkoro, WI 53960; property address: W2672 S Tuttle Lake
Road, Town of Crystal Lake. Potter explained that the application/inspections are all in order; no
comments received. Occupancy is for 12. Chair asked if there were any questions from the committee;
there were none. Motion by Mack to approve the application; second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 8: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House for Amanda Lowney, 2729 W
Woodfield Dr., Mequon, WI 53092; property address: N9312 2l5t Ave., Town of Neshkoro. Potter
explained that the application/inspections are all in order; occupancy is for seven people. Several
comments were received against it; however, there were also comments in favor. Discussion with Butch
and Kay Mies, Ray Reinders, Jackie Di Bella and Amanda Lowney. Lowney tried to respond to everyone's
concerns; she and her husband reviewed the homeowner's association rules to make sure a TRH was
allowed. The resident agent will be an individual who resides in Neshkoro and the next-door neighbors,
Arthur and Donna Petersen also indicated they could assist as well. The property would likely be rented
half of the year, but year-round.
Chair asked if there were any comments or questions from the committee. McGwin pointed out that
the neighbors on both side of the property are in favor of the TRH. She also indicated that if there are
issues, the license can be revoked.
Motion by McGwin to approve the application; second by Mack; motion carried.
Chair opened item 9: Register of Deeds report: Krueger reviewed monthly numbers and reports.
Chair opened item 10: Director report: Onofrey reviewed permit and revenue numbers. Onofrey
explained to the committee that there Register of Deeds, Treasurer and Planning, Zoning and Land
Information Departments are in the process of evaluating potential changes to the software they use.
Discussion concerning cost and funding followed. Onofrey updated the Committee on resolved and
ongoing violations.
Chair opened item 11 Zoning Technician report: Potter discussed violations she has been working on
and her work doing septic inspections.
Chair opened item 12: Review and approval of Planning, Zoning and Land Information Department and
Register of Deeds bills; motion by Mack, second by Krentz to approve the same; motion carried.
The next meeting will be announced at a later date.
Chair adjourned meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Bette Krueger
Acting Secretary
MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
May 5, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.
Services Center and Webex
Virtual/In Person Meeting
Members present: Chair: Ken Borzick; Kathleen McGwin; Dennis Fenner; David Krentz; Gayle
Mack
Others present: Tom Onofrey, Natalie Bussan, Charles Poches (virtual), Jaime Santana (virtual)
Chair called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the agenda; motion by
Mack, second by Krentz to approve the agenda; motion carried. Chair asked for motion to
approve the minutes; motion by Fenner, second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 3: Citizens comments or concerns: No given.
Chair opened item 4: A public hearing on an application by Norland Farms, N570 6th Ct,
Endeavor, WI 53930 for a rezoning from Prime Agriculture (AG-1) to an Agriculture Residential
(AG-3(4)) and the Farmland Preservation Overlay (FPO) District, for part of the S1/2 of the
SWl/4-NWl/4 lying south of County Rd 0, containing 5 acres more or less to be rezoned to AG-
3(4) with an additional 155 acres to be rezoned to the FPO District all in Section 25, T14N R8E,
Town of Moundville. Onofrey reviewed the application and explained that the applicant is first
going through a rezoning and if approved will be going before the Board of Adjustment for a
Special Exception to construction migrant housing. The proposal is to build two duplexes on the
5 acres. Onofrey noted under the ordinance that this requires the restriction of 155 acres under
the Farmland Preservation Overlay District because it is a total of 4 dwellings, which is
permitted at a rate of 1 per 40 acres. Onofrey stated that the Town of Moundville approved the
request. Discussion followed. Chair asked for comments. None given. Chair closed the public
hearing and asked for a motion on the request. Motion by Mack to approve the request and to
forward it on to the County Board with the recommendation that it be approved, second by
Krentz. Motion carried: 5-0.
Chair opened item 5: Discussion and decision ori Tourist Rooming House license for Jaime
Santana, 1904 Isle Royal Lane, Hanover Park, IL 60133. Property address: W6490 Old Co Rd J.
Onofrey explained that the application is in order and that there have been no comments
received. Occupancy is for 9 people. Motion by Fenner to approve the license, second by Mack.
Motion carried: 5-0.
Chair opened item 6: Motion by Mack to move into closed session, second by Fenner. Roll call:
Krentz-yes, Mack-yes, Fenner-yes, McGwin-yes, Borzick-yes. Committee moved into closed
session. Motion by Krentz to move into open session, second by Fenner; Roll call: Mack-yes,
Borzick-yes, Fenner-yes, McGwin-yes, Krentz-yes. Committee moved back into open session.
Chair opened item 7: Discussion and decision on reappointment of Adam Malsack to the Board
of Adjustment as 2nd alternate. Onofrey stated that Adam is agreeable to serve another term
and has done a good job on the Board. Motion by Fenner to approve the recommendation that
Adam Malsack be reappointed to the Board of Adjustment, second by Mack. Matin carried: 5-0.
Chair opened item 8: Revision of fee for 2018 plat books. Onofrey explained that the 2021 plat
books are in and that he is requesting a reduction to $20 for the 2018 edition. Motion by
McGwin to approve the reduction, second by Mack. Motion carried: 5-0.
Chair opened item 9: No Register of Deeds report.
Chair opened item 10: Director's report. Onofrey reviewed revenue and permit totals to date,
which show an increase in activity from 2020. Onofrey discussed a potential proposal for a sand
and gravel pit in the Town of Packwaukee. Onofrey updated the Committee on issues with a
tourist rooming house in the Town of Shields. Onofrey discussed a potential need to upgrade
software in the ROD, Treasurer and Planning and Zoning Departments.
Chair opened item 11: No Zoning Technician report.
Chair opened item 12: Review and approval of Planning, Zoning and Land Information
Department bills. Motion by McGwin and second by Fenner to approve the bills; motion
carried.
Chair adjourned meeting at 4:37 p.m.
MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
April 7, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.
Services Center and Webex
Virtual/In Person Meeting
Members present: Chair: Ken Borzick; Kathleen McGwin; Dennis Fenner; David Krentz; Gayle
Mack
Member excused: N/ A
Others present: Tom Onofrey (virtual}, Jean Potter, Bette Krueger, Dan Hershberger, Daryl
Burczyk; Elaine Jerry (via phone); Danielle Hunt and Mike Helminski (virtual}
Chair called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the agenda; motion by
Fenner, second by Krentz to approve the agenda; motion carried. Chair asked for motion to
approve the minutes; motion by McGwin, second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 3: Citizens comments or concerns: N/A
Chair opened item 4: A public hearing on an application by Robert and Susan Slowey for a
rezoning from Prime Agriculture (AG-1) to an Agriculture Residential (AG-3(2)) and the
Farmland Preservation Overlay (FPO} District, for the NW 1/4 - NE 1/4, Section 32, T16N,R8E,
Town of Westfield, containing 40 acres with 2.04 acres rezoned to AG-#(2) and the remaining
37.96 acres to the FPO District.
Onofrey explained that an existing home would be divided along with two acres; the Town of
Westfield board has approved the rezoning. Chair asked if there were any questions from the
committee; there were none. Motion by Fenner to approve the application and move onto the
County Board for approval; second by Mack; motion carried.
Chair opened item 5: A public hearing on an application by Dan C. and Nancy L. Hershberger
for a rezoning from Prime Agriculture (AG-1) to an Agriculture Residential (AG-3(2)) and the
Farmland Preservation Overlay (FPO} District, for part of Lot 1, CSM 2001, being part of the
SW¼ - SW ¼, Section 14, T17N, R9E, Town of Newton, containing 38.54 acres, more or less, with
3 acres rezoned to AG-3(2} and the remaining 35.54 acres to the FPO District.
Onofrey explained Hershberger's need 3 acres to build a home; the Town of Newton board has
approved the rezoning. Elaine Jerry, representing Whispering Winds LLC, and a neighbor to this
property, called in stating that they had no objection to this. Chair asked if there were any
questions from the committee; there were none. Motion by McGwin to approve the
application and move onto the County Board for approval; second by Mack; motion carried.
Chair opened item 6: Previously tabled discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House
license for Danielle and Kevin Hunt, P O Box 277, Lake Mills, WI 53551; property location of
W8148 Eagle Court, Town of Westfield. Potter explained that the Hunts and Mike Helminski
have been communicating back and forth and the following was agreed upon:
1. A lot line survey will be completed with two points marked
2. Any buildings over lot line will be moved
3. A fence up to 75' from the water will be erected as well as a natural barrier, per current
code
4. There will be a change of language on rules for the property that renters are to "remain
off the empty lot next door"
Motion by Fenner to approve the license with the above agreements/changes; second by
Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 7: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license for Lilikoi
Resort LLC, Daryl Burczyk, W280 N1391 Cloverleaf Lane, Pewaukee, WI 53072; property located
N6857 3rd Road, Town of Westfield. Potter explained this is located on the nor:th side of
Lawrence Lake by the boat landing and Mr. Burczyk has another tourist rooming house on the
south side of the lake for approximately 6 years. This property is a smaller mobile home with
an occupancy limit of 2; all paperwork and onside inspections have been completed. No
objections from any neighbors and no comments from committee. Motion by Mack to approve
the license; second by McGwin; motion carried.
Chair opened item 8: Register of Deeds report: Krueger reviewed monthly numbers and
reports.
Chair opened item 9: Director report: Onofrey revi�wed permit and revenue numbers.
Violations discussed along with cases currently working their way through the Court.
Chair opened item 10: Zoning Technician report: Potter indicated she passed her Soils Tester
license which is needed for doing septic inspections. She also reviewed monthly violations and
matters resolved. Septic maintenance notices discussed.
Chair opened item 11: Review and approval of Planning, Zoning and Land Information
Department and Register of Deeds bills; motion by McGwin and second by Krentz to approve
the same; motion carried.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Chair adjourned meeting at 4:28 p.m.
Bette Krueger
Acting Secretary
MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
March 3, 2021@ 4:00 p.m.
Services Center and Webex
Virtual/In Person Meeting
Members present: Chair: Ken Borzick; Kathleen McGwin; Dennis Fenner; David Krentz
Member excused: Gayle Mack
Others present: Tom Onofrey, Jean Potter, Bette Krueger; Tyler Kehoe; Pete and Diane
Michels.
Virtual attendance: Danielle Hunt; Nicole Wolf; Kaitlyn Kehoe; Mike Helminski; Sarah
Wolfgram; Deborah Kelley
Chair called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the agenda; motion by
Fenner, second by Krentz to approve the agenda; motion carried. Chair asked for motion to
approve the minutes; motion by McGwin, second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 3: Citizens comments or concerns: None.
Chair opened item 4: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license for Sarah
Wolfgram, 5304 Tonyawatha Trail, Monona, WI 53716; property location is N8630 Third Ct.,
Town of Springfield. Potter indicated that all inspections and health licenses have been
completed and all criteria met; this would be an occupancy permit of ten {10) people. There
was a call to Potter wondering what a Tourist Rooming House was, which she explained. Chair
asked for any comments or concerns from the committee; there were none. Motion by Fenner
to approve the license; second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 5: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license for Deborah
Kelley, 1000 Eric Lane, Waunakee, WI 53597; property location is N8687 3rd Ln., Town of
Springfield. Potter indicated that all inspections and health licenses have been completed and
all criteria met; this would be an occupancy permit of six (6). Potter indicated there were some
emails with neighbors and all concerns/issues with neighbors have been resolved. Potter asked
for any comments or concerns from the committee; there were none. Motion by McGwin to
approve the license; second by Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 6: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license for Danielle
and Kevin Hunt, P O Box 277, Lake Mills, WI 53551; property location is W8148 Eagle Court,
Town of Westfield. Potter indicated that all inspections and health licenses have been
completed and all criteria met; this would be an occupancy permit of four (4). There were
several comments/concerns from neighbors. Discussion followed. Chairman Borzick asked if
there were any comments or concerns from the committee; discussion followed. Chairman
Borzick requested that the applicants and neighbor discuss the neighbor's concerns and
possible solutions to address them. Chair tabled this item until the April 7, 2021 meeting.
Chair opened item 7: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license for Tyler and
Kaitlyn Kehoe, 149 W. Reynolds St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527; property location: W2692
Dakota Lane, Town of Crystal Lake. Potter indicated that all inspections and health licenses
have been completed and all criteria met; this would be an occupancy permit of seven (7).
Potter indicated that comments and concerns from neighbors were forwarded to Mr. Kehoe.
Discussion followed. Chair asked for any comments or concerns from the committee;
discussion followed. Fenner stated as Town Chairman he has concerns and has been contacted
by two property owners. Fenner explained that in his opinion a tourist rooming house is not
appropriate for a small lake such as Sandy Lake. Motion by Fenner to deny the request; there
was no second. Motion failed. Motion by McGwin to approve the license with lowering the
occupancy to four (4); second by Krentz. Discussion followed. McGwin amends her motion to
approve the license with a total occupancy of six (6); second by Krentz. Discussion followed.
Committee members in favor of approving the license: Borzick, McGwin, Krentz. Fenner voted
not to approve the license; motion carried. Potter indicated that she would report back to the
committee in July as to whether or not there have been any complaints to the sheriff's office.
Chair opened item 8: Register of Deeds report: Krueger reviewed total numbers for 2020 and
monthly numbers report; indicated that Nicole Ziebell, new Deputy, is doing well.
Chair opened item 9: Director report: Onofrey discussed potential options for amending
Chapter 70 to allow for chickens on lots of less than 2 acres, but not in the R-1 District. Onofrey
reviewed matters being handled through Corporation Counsel. Onofrey discussed permit and
revenue numbers for 2021 which are strong for this time of year. Onofrey updated the
Committee on violations he has be handling.
Chair opened item 10: Zoning Technician report: Potter reviewed monthly violations and
matters resolved. Potter discussed her soil tester training and upcoming exam.
Chair opened item 11: Review and approval of Planning, Zoning and Land Information
Department and Register of Deeds bills; motion by Fenner, second by Krentz to approve the
same; motion carried.
The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Chair adjourned meeting at 5:34 p.m.
Bette Krueger
Acting Secretary
MARQUETTE COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
January 6, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.
Public Safety Room 103 and Webex
Virtual/In Person Meeting
Members present: Chair: Ken Borzick; David Krentz
Members virtual: Kathleen McGwin; Dennis Fenner; Gayle Mack
Others present: Tom Onofrey, Jean Potter, Bette Krueger, Dean Achterberg
Tyler Maass and Michael Foght, both virtual.
Chair called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the agenda; motion by
Fenner, second by Krentz to approve the agenda; motion carried. Chair asked for motion to
approve the minutes from the previous meeting; motion by Krentz, second by Mack; motion
carried.
Chair opened item 3: Citizens comments or concerns: None.
Chair opened item 4: Reopen a previously tabled public hearing on an application by Dean
Achterberg, N8750 Currie Road, Portage, WI 53901 for a rezoning of Lot Seven (7), CSM 2507,
being part of the SW ¼-NW¼ and the NW ¼-SW 1/4, Section 1 T14N,R8E, Town of Moundville,
containing 43.98 acres, more or less, from a Prime Agriculture (AG-1) to an Agriculture Open
Space (AO) District. Onofrey explained this matter was tabled from last month and sent back to
the Town of Moundville Board, wherein the Board made a motion to rescind their previous
motion and approve the request from AG-1 to AG3{4), for a five acre building site, and the
remaining 38.98 acres be in the Farmland Preservation Overlay District which is allowed under
the General Zoning ordinance. Mack asked if new notices needed to be sent out with the
change. Onofrey explained that the Statute allows for an application to be amended if the initial
request is denied by the Town. Onofrey stated that the Town Board after rescinding their
previous motion then denied the application and amended it to AG-3(4) and FPO. Michael
Foght {virtual appearance) realized that this property was not where he thought it was and had
no further comment. Chair asked for questions/concerns from the committee; Onofrey
explained that neighbors who attended the December meeting of the Committee did attend
the Town of Moundville board meeting and there were no further objections following the
Board's amendment of the request. Onofrey noted this would give the applicant one building
site. Chair asked for further comments. None given. Chair closed the public hearing. Motion by
Fenner to approve amending the application to rezoning 5 acres to Agriculture Residential {AG-
3{4)) and the remaining 38.98 acres to the Farmland Preservation Overlay District, and to
forward it on to the County Board with the recommendation that it be approved; second by
Krentz; motion carried.
Chair opened item 5: Discussion and decision on Tourist Rooming House license for Tyler
Maass, N5616 W Hill Road, Rio, WI 53960; property location N3418 Indian Echoes Lane, Town
of Montello. Potter indicated that all inspections and health licenses have been completed and
all criteria met; no comments or concerns from any neighbors. Potter asked for any comments
or concerns from the committee; there were none. Motion by Krentz to approve the license;
second by Mack; motion carried.
Chair opened item 6: Register of Deeds report: Krueger reported that her former Deputy, Kiley
Lloyd, is now our County Clerk and Nicole Ziebell has been sworn in as her new deputy.
Chair opened item 7: Director report: Onofrey discussed year end revenue and permit
numbers and updated the Committee on violations. Onofrey updated the Committee on the
issue of allowing chickens in R-1 and on parcels smaller than 2 acres. Onofrey stated that the
result of the Town survey was the majority being supportive of allowing with restrictions,
however 3 towns with the most residential development are opposed. Onofrey explained that
he will continue to work on the matter and will bring it back to the Committee.
Chair opened item 8: Zoning Technician report: Potter discussed violations and permitting she
has been working on, as well as the soils training, she has been continuing as she works toward
her soil tester license.
Chair opened item 9: Review and approval of Planning, Zoning and Land Information
Department and Register of Deeds bills; motion by Fenner, second by Krentz to approve the
same; motion carried.
Chair adjourned meeting at 4:31 p.m.
Bette Krueger
Acting Secretary
Source: Marquette County website. First collected Oct 8, 2026.