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Minutes from the Town of Trenton Plan Commission Meeting

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.

Place: Town of Trenton Hall, 1071 Highway 33 East, West Bend, WI 53095

Prior to the Plan Commission Meeting, the meeting notice was properly posted.

Plan Commission Vice Chairman Scott Schweizer asked those in attendance to stand and join in reciting the

Pledge of Allegiance.

Call to order:

Vice Chairman Schweizer called the Plan Commission Meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.

Affidavit of Posting:

Gonnering read the affidavit of posting.

Plan Commissioner Roll Call:

Present: Ray Werhand, Bob Roden, Jerry Carmody, Dennis Kay, Scott Schweizer, Zoning Administrator Barbara

Davies. Excused: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Joan Baumgartner.

Town Board Supervisors in Attendance:

Ed Doerr.

Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the Agenda as presented. Voting in

favor: 5. Opposed: 0.

Approve the Minutes of the December 13, 2016 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the Minutes of the December 13,

2016 Plan Commission Meeting. Voting in favor: 5. Opposed: 0.

Discussion/Possible Action: Resolution Z2017-01-01, 2035 Plan Amendment and Rezoning, John Repinski:

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve resolution Z2017-01-01,

recommending amendment of the Land Use Plan Map (Low Density Residential to Country Estates) and

rezoning (R-1 to CES-10) of Repinski’s property at 2331 Decorah Road. Voting in favor: 5. Opposed: 0.

Discussion/Possible Action: Resolution Z2017-01-02, 2035 Plan Amendment and Rezoning, August Fechter Jr.

and Sally Lewin:

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Jerry Carmody to approve resolution Z2-17-01-02,

recommending amendment of the Land Use Plan Map (Country Estates to Rural Density Residential) and

rezoning (CES-10 to CES-5) of Fechter’s property at 5742 CTH M and Lewin’s adjoining property at 808

Knollwood Road. Voting in favor: 5. Opposed: 0.

Discussion re: Current Shed Ordinances, All Zoning Districts:

The current shed ordinances were discussed. Barb Davies said she had asked for this discussion to get some

input from the Plan Commission prior to the start of the 2017 spring building season. Prior years have brought

increasing numbers of permit applications for sheds. The current size of an outbuilding is 800 square feet

maximum in R-1 and R-2 zoning. The Plan Commissioners felt this was an adequate size on a 1-acre lot. An

attached garage can be unlimited in size. Dennis Kay stated that a garage must share an existing wall with the

principal structure to qualify as attached. Davies will ask Tim Schoonenberg about how to add that language to

the ordinances, if it needs to be added. Permitted height of a shed was also discussed. The Commissioners

asked Davies to get some input from Building Inspector Walt Groteleuschen and to check and see if the Towns

Association might have anything.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported that Lee and Jim Merkel have finalized plans on a lot division and will appear at the

February 14 Plan Commission Meeting.

Dennis Kay expressed concern that a proposal to donate land for a Town Park had been presented to the Town

Board rather than the Plan Commission. Discussion followed. Kay said that he would be absent from the

February and March Plan Commission Meetings.

Questions and Comments:

None.

Review of any correspondence received:

None.

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded b y Jerry Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 P.M. Voting in


Respectfully submitted,

Barbara J. Davies

Clerk of the Plan Commission

Affidavit of Posting: These Minutes were posted at the Town of Trenton Town Hall Bulletin Board on Friday,

January 13, 2017. Barbara J. Davies, Clerk of the Plan Commission.

Subject to Approval: These Minutes will be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its February 14,

2017 Meeting.


Date and Time: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.



Plan Commission Chairman Joe Gonnering asked those in attendance to stand and join in reciting the Pledge of

Allegiance.

Call to order:

Chairman Gonnering called the Plan Commission Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.




Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Ray Werhand, Bob Roden, Jerry Carmody, Scott Schweizer, Zoning

Administrator Barbara Davies. Excused: Dennis Kay, Joan Baumgartner.


Jeff Esselmann, Ed Doerr.

Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Ray Werhand and seconded by Jerry Carmody to approve the Agenda as presented. Voting in


Approve the Minutes of the January 10, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

Dennis Kay emailed in the following correction to the January 10 Minutes: the Minutes should state that Scott

Schweizer read the affidavit of posting, not Joe Gonnering. It was moved by Bob Roden and seconded by Ray

Werhand to approve the Minutes as corrected of the January 10, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting. Voting in


Discussion/Possible Action re: Final Preliminary Review, Land Division and Rezoning, Foursome Management

Inc.:

Foursome Management has submitted its final land division Certified Survey Map. The Public Hearing is

scheduled for March 14, 2017 at 7:15 P.M. as the land division requires a 2035 Plan Amendment and rezoning.

The Plan Commission will consider the amendment and the rezoning at the March 14, 2017 Plan Commission

Meeting.

Discussion/Possible Action re: Architectural Approval, New House, 6740 Jamestown Drive:

It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Jerry Carmody to approve the house colors and design

submitted for a new residence at 6740 Jamestown Drive. Voting in favor: 4. Opposed: 0.

Discussion/Possible Action re: Architectural Approval, New House, 6756 Jamestown Drive:

It was moved by Ray Werhand and seconded by Jerry Carmody to approve the house colors and design

submitted for a new residence at 6756 Jamestown Drive. Voting in favor: 4. Opposed: 0.

Discussion/Possible Action re: Response to SEWRPAC Request, Options to Update the Town’s 2035 Plan:

The four options presented by SEWRPAC were discussed. It was moved by Ray Werhand and seconded by

Scott Schweizer to recommend option 2 to the Town Board. Option two is offered at a cost of $1000 to $2500

and includes: work to develop revised population and employment projections; a sample adopting resolution

and ordinance; and an updated land use plan map. Voting in favor: 4. Opposed: 0.

Update re: County Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan Update:

Dennis Kay has agreed to serve as the Town’s representative as the County updates its comprehensive plan.

Ray Werhand has agreed to serve as the alternate.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported on a possible upcoming rezoning.

Joe Gonnering reported that the DPW employees have been working in several areas of the Town cutting

brush.


Scott Schweizer reported that the flag flying in front of the Town Hall is frayed and should be replaced.


None.

It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Jerry Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 P.M. Voting

in favor: 4. Opposed: 0.


Barbara J. Davies



February 17, 2017. Barbara J. Davies, Clerk of the Plan Commission.

Subject to Approval: These Minutes will be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its March 14,

2017 Meeting.

Minutes from the Public Hearing – Town of Trenton

Date and Time: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 – 7:15 P.M.

Place: Town of Trenton Town Hall, 1071 Highway 33 East, West Bend, WI 53095

Town Board Supervisors Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering

Plan Commissioners Present: Joan Baumgartner, Jerry Carmody, Ray Werhand

Chairman Gonnering called the Public Hearing to order at 7:15 P.M.

Gonnering read the Notice of Public Hearing called to consider the petition of Foursome Management

Inc. and Outdoor Specialists Inc. to amend the Land Use Plan Map to change the land use designation

under the Town’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan of a 3.820-acre parcel to be created/split from Tax Key T11-

00428-00Y from Recreational to Commercial; and to conform the zoning of two one-acre parcels, T11-

0428-00C and T11-0428-00D, currently partially zoned Commercial, to complete Commercial. A rezoning

of the 3.82-acre parcel to be created from P-1 Park to B-2 Highway Business District; and a rezoning of

the portions of the two 1-acre lots not currently zoned B-2 Highway Business District from P-1 Park to B-

2 Highway Business District has also been requested.

Zoning Administrator Barb Davies explained that the 3.82-acre parcel bordering Highway 33 will be

offered for sale. The two one-acre parcels are currently in use as commercial sites.

Gonnering asked three times for any additional questions or comments.

There were no other questions or comments.

Gonnering closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 P.M.


Barbara Davies

Zoning Administrator, Clerk of the Plan Commission


Date and Time: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.




Allegiance.

Call to order:





Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Ray Werhand, Joan Baumgartner, Jerry Carmody, Zoning Administrator

Barbara Davies. Excused: Dennis Kay, Bob Roden, Scott Schweizer.


None.

Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Ray Werhand and seconded by Jerry Carmody to approve the Agenda as presented. Voting in


Approve the Minutes of the February 14, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the Minutes of the February 14,


Discussion/Possible Action re: Recommendation to the Town Board, Resolution Z2017-03-01, 2035 Plan

Amendment and Accompanying Rezoning, Foursome Management Inc. and Outdoor Specialists Inc.:

It was moved by Ray Werhand and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to recommend approval of Resolution

Z2017-03-01, 2035 Plan Amendment and Rezoning, to the Town Board. Voting in Favor: 4. Opposed: 0.

Discussion/Possible Action re: Certified Survey Map Recommendation – Foursome Management Inc.:

Engineer Burt Naumann has proposed the following corrections: marking of the soil borings on the lot; and

marking the current zoning on the map. The Commissioners agreed to waive the soil borings requirement as

this is a commercial parcel. Davies will forward the zoning requirement to the surveyor. It was moved by Joan

Baumgartner and seconded by Jerry Carmody to recommend approval of the map to the Town Board. Voting

in Favor: 4. Opposed: 0.

Discussion/Possible Action re: Plan Approval, Quality Storage:

Bruce Junker presented his plans for an additional storage building. Following review of the plans, it was

moved by Joan Baumgartner and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the plans submitted by Junker. Voting

in favor: 4. Opposed: 0.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported on a possible meeting with SEWRPAC representatives regarding updates to the 2035

Plan.

Chairman Gonnering had nothing further to report.


Joan Baumgartner asked about any possible plans for a property on S. Church Road.


None.

It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 P.M.

Voting in favor: 4. Opposed: 0.


Barbara J. Davies



March 17, 2017. Barbara J. Davies, Clerk of the Plan Commission.

Subject to Approval: These Minutes will be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its April 11,

2017 Meeting.


Date and Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.




Allegiance.

Call to order:





Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Ray Werhand, Joan Baumgartner, Jerry Carmody, Dennis Kay, Bob Roden,

Scott Schweizer, Zoning Administrator Barbara Davies.


Ed Doerr, Jeff Esselmann.

Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Jerry Carmody to approve the Agenda as presented. Voting in


Approve the Minutes of the March 14, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Bob Roden and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the Minutes of the March 14, 2017

Plan Commission Meeting. Voting in favor: 6. Opposed: 0.

Recommendation to the Town Board, Certified Survey Map Approval, August Fechter:

The map has been submitted to Engineer Burt Naumann for review. It was moved by Scott Schweizer and

seconded by Dennis Kay to recommend approval contingent on the results of Burt Naumann’s review. Voting

in favor: 5. Opposed: 0. Abstain: 1.

Local 2035 Plan Update Procedures, Benjamin McKay, SEWRPAC:

Ben McKay introduced himself to the Commission. The Town’s 2035 Plan was adopted in 2009. State statutes

require an update at least once every 10 years, but what constitutes an “update” is not really defined. McKay

discussed SEWRPAC Options 1 and 2; the Town Board and Plan Commission have expressed interest in Option

2, updating the 2009 map for the 11 amendments passed since 2009. A new map will be prepared,

incorporating those changes. McKay will prepare a contract and submit it to Barb Davies for review.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported several applications for large sheds.

The realtor sign on the northeast corner of Oak & Paradise will be moved this week to comply with the

setback requirements.

Joe Gonnering reported that wood chipping work is almost done.

Ray Werhand asked about the old schoolhouse on Rusco Road – it is in very bad condition.

Dennis Kay reported that the state of Florida actually posts a sign on property that is to be rezoned prior to the

rezoning.

Questions and comments:

None


None.

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 P.M. Voting in



Barbara J. Davies



April 14, 2017. Barbara J. Davies, Clerk of the Plan Commission.

Subject to Approval: These Minutes will be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its May 9, 2017

Meeting.


Date and Time: May 9, 2017 – 7:20 P.M.

Location: Town of Trenton Town Hall, 1071 STH 33 East, West Bend, WI 53095

Town Board Supervisors Present: Jeff Esselmann

Plan Commissioners Present: Joan Baumgartner, Ray Werhand, Jerry Carmody, Chairman Joe Gonnering,

Zoning Administrator Barb Davies.

Chairman Gonnering called the Public Hearing to order at 7:20 P.M. Gonnering read the Notice of Public

Hearing called to consider the petition of Kathleen Seiler, Personal Representative of the Estate of Gary

Filo, to rezone a parcel of approximately 1.956 acres located at 1181 Decorah Road from R-1 Single

Family Residential and C-1 Conservancy to R-2 Single-Family Residential. The 1.956 acre parcel is being

created by merging several existing parcels with different zoning classifications.

Davies explained that the rezoning is requested to allow merging of several smaller parcels into one

parcel of approximately 1.956 acres; that parcel will be offered for sale.

Chairman Gonnering asked three times for any questions or comments. There were no questions or

comments. Gonnering closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 P.M.


Barbara Davies, Zoning Administrator – Clerk of the Plan Commission

Minutes from Public Hearing #2 – Town of Trenton

Date and Time: May 9, 2017, 7:25 P.M.


Town Board Supervisors Present: Jeff Esselmann

Plan Commissioners Present: Joan Baumgartner, Ray Werhand, Jerry Carmody, Scott Schweizer,

Chairman Joe Gonnering, Zoning Administrator Barb Davies.

Chairman Gonnering called the Public Hearing to order at 7:25 P.M.

Gonnering read the Notice of Public Hearing called to consider the petition of Jay and Dawn Koenitzer to

rezone a 4.004 acre parcel quit-claimed to Koenitzers in 2009, and a 3.755 acre parcel to be quit-claimed

to Koenitzers in 2017. Neither parcel creates a buildable site. Neither parcel has Town road access. Both

parcels will be joined to property already owned by Koenitzers. The zoning applied for is: C-1

Conservancy for the 3.755 acre parcel; CES-10 Country Estates for the 3.755 acre parcel. The zoning that

is being applied for will conform the zoning of these parcels to that of the parcels to which they will be

joined.

Chairman Gonnering asked three times for any questions or comments. There were no questions or

comments. Gonnering closed the Public hearing at 7:28 P.M.


Barbara Davies, Zoning Administrator, Clerk of the Plan Commission


Date and Time: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.




Allegiance.

Call to order:





Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Scott Schweizer, Ray Werhand, Joan Baumgartner, Jerry Carmody, Zoning

Administrator Barbara Davies. Excused: Dennis Kay, Bob Roden.


Jeff Esselmann; arriving after the start of the meeting, Ed Doerr.

Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the Agenda as presented. Voting in favor: 4.

Opposed: 0.

Approve the Minutes of the April 11, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to approve the Minutes of the April 11, 2017 Plan

Commission Meeting. Voting in favor: 4. Opposed: 0.

Recommendation to the Town Board, Rezoning Petition, Kathleen Seiler – Personal representative, Gary Filo Estate:

It was moved by Ray Werhand and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to recommend approval of Seiler’s rezoning petition.

Discussion: Jerry Carmody asked if the Certified Survey Map shows all buildings located on the property. Discussion

followed with the conclusion that all buildings on the property are shown on the Certified Survey Map. Voting in favor:

4. Opposed: 0.

Recommendation to the Town Board, Certified Survey Map Approval, Estate of Gary Filo, Kathleen Seiler, Personal

Representative:

Joan Baumgartner requested that Outlot 1 be further labeled as unbuildable. Engineer Burt Naumann’s corrections have

been forwarded to Don Thoma. It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to recommend

approval to the Town Board contingent on the incorporation of the label “unbuildable” for Outlot 1, and contingent on

making Burt Naumann’s corrections. Voting in favor: 4. Opposed: 0.

Recommendation to the Town Board – Rezoning Petition, Jay and Dawn Koenitzer:

Koenitzers petition to rezone two strips of land quit-claimed to them from a neighboring property. The two strips of land

are not zoned the same as the parcels to which they will be joined. It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Ray

Werhand to recommend approval of the rezoning petition. Voting in favor: 4. Opposed: 0.

Preliminary land Division Discussion – Robert Schmidt, Wallace Lake Road:

The Plan Commission reviewed the preliminary plan and advised Schmidt to move forward with preparation of a

Certified Survey Map.

Preliminary Land Division Discussion - Bruce Resnick:

Resnick explained his plans to possibly divide his current parcel on CTH Y into two parcels. Resnick added that

Washington County has told him that it will not grant permission for another driveway on CTH Y at that location. Resnick

would need a shared driveway for a certain number of feet from the centerline of CTH Y. Discussion followed. Town

Board approval would be needed for the shared driveway. Resnick was advised to discuss that possibility with the Town

Board.

Reports:

Joe Gonnering reported that the ISO Fire Station report is virtually the same as last year. Dead tree cutting continues

throughout the Town.

Barb Davies reported that the SEWRPAC contract for update of the 2035 Plan has been signed and returned to

SEWRPAC. The results of a survey of shed sizes permitted in neighboring towns were handed out.


None.


None.

It was moved by Ray Werhand and seconded by Jerry Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 P.M. Voting in favor: 4.

Opposed: 0.


Barbara J. Davies


Affidavit of Posting: These Minutes were posted at the Town of Trenton Town Hall Bulletin Board on Friday, May 12,

2017. Barbara J. Davies, Clerk of the Plan Commission.

Subject to Approval: These Minutes will be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its June 13, 2017

Meeting.


Date and Time: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.




Allegiance.

Call to order:





Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Scott Schweizer, Ray Werhand, Joan Baumgartner, Jerry Carmody, Dennis Kay, Bob

Roden, Zoning Administrator Barbara Davies.


Ed Doerr arrived after the start of the meeting.

Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the Agenda as presented. Voting in favor: 6.

Opposed: 0.

Approve the Minutes of the May 9, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Bob Roden to approve the Minutes of the May 9, 2017 Plan


Preliminary Concept Plan Review, Bruce and Amy Resnick:

Don Thoma of Accurate Surveying & Engineering handed out copies of the concept plan. Resnicks have received

preliminary Town Board approval for a shared driveway off CTH Y; Washington County will not grant another driveway

access at that point. It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Scott Schweizer to direct Resnicks to move

forward with preparation of a Certified Survey Map for the land division with the following addition: the map is to

reference the county driveway permit/resulting shared driveway access as being the only access allowed to serve the

lots. Voting in favor: 6. Opposed: 0.

Preliminary Land Division Review, Bryant Sengpiel:

Sengpiels have a preliminary agreement to purchase land from a neighbor. The land is contiguous to their property and

would be merged with their current property. The Commissioners directed Sengpiels to proceed with preparation and

submission of a Certified Survey Map.

Preliminary Certified Survey Map Approval, Jerry Prochnow:

The Commissioners asked the significance of the wording “unplatted lands” on several of the surrounding lots. Davies

will ask the surveyor for an explanation. It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Jerry Carmody to

recommend approval of the map contingent on incorporation of any corrections from engineer Burt Naumann.

Architectural Approval, New House, 6984 Barney Court, Lynn & Suzanne Voeks:

It was moved by Joan Baumgartner and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the plans submitted for 6984 Barney

Court. Voting in favor: 6. Opposed: 0.

Consideration of revised wording to include addition materials, Section 380-107, (2)(d) and (e):

The Commissioners discussed the wording of the current ordinance sections regarding acceptable materials for

outbuilding construction. Metal sheds are not allowed in many zoning districts. Discussion followed on whether the list

of prohibited materials should be expanded to included canvas, plastic, resin, and others.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported on several Public Hearings expected on August 8, 2017.

Joe Gonnering reported on Trading Post roadwork. It is possible that a cemetery with graves of Civil War veterans is

located in Trenton (in addition to the cemetery on the southeast corner of Wallace Lake Road and Trenton Road).


Ed Doerr asked about a possible future land division.

Scott Schweizer asked about a property where equipment is being stored.

Dennis Kay passed around a summary brochure of lots approved for building in the Sussex area.

Kay also reported that he and Ray Werhand attended the Washington County/SEWRPAC 2050 Comprehensive Plan

Update Committee meeting. Kay and Werhand will update the Commission on the progress of the County committee.


None.

It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Dennis Kay to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 P.M. Voting in favor: 6.

Opposed: 0.


Barbara J. Davies


Affidavit of Posting: These Minutes were posted at the Town of Trenton Town Hall Bulletin Board on Friday, June 16 ,


Subject to Approval: These Minutes will be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its July 11, 2017 Meeting.


Date and Time: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.




Allegiance.

Call to order:





Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Scott Schweizer, Ray Werhand, Jerry Carmody, Dennis Kay, Bob Roden, Zoning

Administrator Barbara Davies. Excused: Joan Baumgartner.


Ed Doerr.

Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the Agenda as presented. Voting in favor: 5.

Opposed: 0.

Approve the Minutes of the June 13, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Dennis Kay to approve the Minutes of the June 13, 2017 Plan


Preliminary Certified Survey Map Review, Bruce & Amy Resnick, CTH Y:

The Plan Commissioners reviewed the Certified Survey Map that will be considered on August 8, 2017. A rezoning of the

property will be considered for recommendation at a Public Hearing on August 8. No action taken.

Preliminary Certified Survey Map Review, Walter B. Rathke Trust, Knollwood Road:

The Plan Commissioners reviewed the Certified Survey Map that will be considered on August 8, 2017. A Comprehensive

Plan Amendment and a rezoning of the property will be considered for recommendation at a Public Hearing on August

8. No action taken.

Architectural Approval, New House, Lot 13, 6827 Jamestown, Owner David Brand:

It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the plans for a new home to be constructed

on Lot 13, 6827 Jamestown Drive. Voting in favor: 5. Opposed: 0.

Progress Update, Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional 2050 Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee:

Dennis Kay reported on attendance at recent meetings. One section of the final report will be set up just to reference

the changes made to the previous Comprehensive Plan in the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. A copy of the handouts from

the meetings will be on file at the Town Hall. Over 500 recommendations have been received. The goal will be to try to

use recommendations implementable within 5-10 years. Other planning factors being considered:

County population may double within 20-30 years

Low income housing has been discussed, but not housing for older people

Will try to highlight growth expected in certain areas

If a municipality sees a change in use by 2050, it would be good to include that change in the municipality’s

comprehensive plan now

Dennis Kay added the following observations:

The County is looking to have more input in the Towns’ changes

Subdivisions should be consistent with the County plan

The County does not like using the terminology “substantial agreement”

Discussion followed.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported on a request for a bigger shed and the variance process. Three Public hearings are scheduled

before the August 8, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting. The Hearings begin at 7:15 PM.

Chairman Joe Gonnering reported that the work on Trading Post has begun. The ditching work is finished.

Jerry Carmody asked about a recent Town Board agenda item relating to culverts.

Newburg Village President Mike Heili expressed appreciation for the Town’s cooperation in the working out of the use of

the Town’s chipper.

Ray Werhand reported on a good article in the West Bend News on Bob Roden, his daughter, and “Barnyard

Adventures”.

Dennis Kay reported on a suggestion for shed materials to be added to the list of shed topics to be discussed in the

future.


None.


None.

It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Jerry Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 P.M. Voting in favor: 5.

Opposed: 0.


Barbara J. Davies


Affidavit of Posting: These Minutes were posted at the Town of Trenton Town Hall Bulletin Board on Friday, July 21,


Subject to Approval: These Minutes will be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its August 8, 2017

Meeting.


Date and Time: August 8, 2017 at 7:15 P.M.


Town Board Supervisors Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Ed Doerr, Jeff Esselmann

Plan Commissioners Present: Scott Schweizer, Ray Werhand, Jerry Carmody, Bob Roden

Chairman Gonnering called the Public Hearing to order at 7:15 PM. Gonnering read the notice of Public

Hearing called to consider the petition of the Town of Trenton, 1071 STH 33 East, West Bend, WI to

amend the Land Use Plan Map for a parcel of land, Tax Key T11-0197-, 029-00G, located on the

northeast corner of the intersection of Cecelia Drive and Bernadine Circle from Suburban Density

Residential to Recreational; and to rezone that parcel from R-1 Single Family Residential to P-1 Park.

Gonnering noted the receipt of one written comment received from Eugene and Sharon Sterr. Sterrs

asked that their comments be read into and made a part of the Town’s Public Hearing record. Sterrs are

the owners and residents at 1930 Cecelia Drive, Lot 17, immediately adjacent to the east side of Lot 18,

subject of the Public Hearing. Gonnering read Sterrs’ entire letter aloud. Sterrs seek better maintenance

of the lot, pointing out that the lawn care has been lacking; ask for trees to be planted along the

northeast lot line adjacent to their deck; a smaller park sign; a perennial flower bed at the base of the

sign instead of the rocks that are now there; some input into the park equipment that is to be installed;

and a posted display of the park rules.

Gonnering asked three times for any additional comments. There were no additional comments.



Barbara Davies


Affidavit of Posting: These Minutes were posted at the Town of Trenton Town Hall on Friday, August 12,

2017. Barbara Davies, Clerk of the Plan Commission




Town Board Supervisors Present: Chairman Gonnering, Ed Doerr, Jeff Esselmann

Plan Commissioners Present: Scott Schweizer, Ray Werhand, Jerry Carmody, Bob Roden, Joan

Baumgartner


Hearing called to consider the petition of the Walter B. Rathke Trust, Brenda J. Rusch, Trustee, to amend

the Land Use Plan Map for two parcels to be combined into one parcel; the parcels to be combined are

currently identified as Tax Key numbers T11-0688-00Y and T11-0683-00H. The amendment petition

seeks to change the land use designation for the parcels from Prime Agricultural to Country Estates on

the Land Use Plan Map. An accompanying rezoning from EA Exclusive Agricultural to CES-10 Country

Estates has also been requested.

The combined property, located at 1107 Knollwood Road, has been listed for sale, and the rezoning is

requested to make the parcel legal conforming as it does not meet the 35-acre minimum requirement

for EA Exclusive Agricultural zoning.

Chairman Gonnering asked for any questions or comments. Gonnering asked three times for any

questions or comments. Joan Baumgartner asked if an 18-acre parcel on Knollwood currently advertised

for sale is part of this property. Rathke Trustee Brenda Rusch answered that it is not part of this

property. Gonnering asked three times for any questions or comments. There were no questions or

comments. Gonnering closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 P.M.


Barbara Davies







Town Board Supervisors Present: Chairman Gonnering, Ed Doerr, Jeff Esselmann


Baumgartner


Hearing called to consider the petition of Bruce and Amy Resnick to rezone a parcel located at 5859

County Highway Y, further identified as Tax Key T11-0629-00B, from CES-10 Country Estates to R-2

Single-Family Residential District. The rezoning is requested to allow division of the existing parcel into

two lots. The requested R-2 zoning conforms to the zoning specified in the Town’s 2035 Comprehensive

Plan.

Gonnering noted receipt of one letter from Gary and Jackie Wilde, 5875 CTH Y, Town of Trenton. Wildes

oppose the rezoning request, noting that when they purchased their lot in 1984, the Town was very

specific in stating that only one driveway and one home would be allowed on the remaining 18-acre

parcel owned by Eunice Safford and Jeannette Jelovnik. Wildes also question how a lot with lower

wetlands identified on it can be rezoned to R-2 Residential. Wildes note that access onto CTH Y is

dangerous and oppose the proposal for a shared driveway.

Chairman Gonnering asked three times for any additional comments. Brenda Rusch commented on the

shared driveway issue.

Chairman Gonnering asked three times for any additional comments. There were no additional

comments.



Barbara Davies





Date and Time: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.




Allegiance.

Call to order:





Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Scott Schweizer, Ray Werhand, Jerry Carmody, Joan Baumgartner, Bob Roden, Zoning

Administrator Barbara Davies. Excused: Dennis Kay.



Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Joan Baumgartner and seconded by Jerry Carmody to approve the Agenda as presented. Voting in


Approve the Minutes of the July 11, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Ray Werhand and seconded by Jerry Carmody to approve the Minutes of the July 11, 2017 Plan


Discussion/Possible Action re: Recommendation to the Town Board, Petitioner Town of Trenton, Comprehensive Plan

Amendment and Accompanying Rezoning, Lot 18 in Mapledale Addition No. 1, R-1 Residential to P-1 Park:

Ray Werhand asked if the Town has made arrangements to have the lawn mowed. Joe Gonnering said that

arrangements have been made. Jerry Carmody asked whether the Town really wants a park there, and whether or not

the Town has adequate liability coverage for it. Discussion followed. Ray Werhand asked about equipment that would

be placed there. Ray Werhand asked about ongoing maintenance and garbage collection/pickup. Discussion followed. It

was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan

Amendment and Rezoning for Lot 18, Mapledale Addition No. 1. Voting in favor: 5. Opposed: 0.

Discussion/Possible Action re: Recommendation to the Town Board, Petitioner Walter B. Rathke Trust, Comprehensive

Plan Amendment and Accompanying Rezoning, 1107 Knollwood Road, EA Exclusive Agricultural to CES-10 Country

Estates; Certified Survey Map Recommendation:

It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Jerry Carmody to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan

Amendment, the rezoning, and the Certified Survey Map (CSM approval contingent on making any corrections required

by Town Engineer Burt Naumann). Voting in favor: 5.Opposed: 0.

Discussion/Possible Action re: Recommendation to the Town Board, Petitioners Bruce and Amy Resnick, Rezoning

Recommendation, 5859 CTH Y, CES-10 Country Estates to R-2 Residential; Certified Survey Map Recommendation:

Scott Schweizer stated that he did not like shared driveways. Ray Werhand noted that the County had basically forced

this situation when it would not grant a second driveway permit for the location but would permit a shared driveway.

Discussion followed. It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Bob Roden to recommend approval of the

rezoning and the Certified Survey Map (CSM approval contingent on making any corrections required by Town Engineer

Burt Naumann). Voting in favor: 5. Opposed: 0.

Discussion/Possible Action re: Architectural Approval, Commercial Building, Paradise Gardens, 1848 STH 33:

Scott Ratzburg explained the project and where the new building will be going. It was moved by Joan Baumgartner and

seconded by Jerry Carmody to approve the plans for the commercial building. Voting in favor: 5. Opposed: 0.

Discussion re: Progress Update, Washington County 2050 Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committtee:

No meeting scheduled until August 24, 2017.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported that SEWRPAC representatives will attend the September 12 Plan Commission Meeting with the

updated 2050 Plan Map and Plan. The allowable height of outbuildings was discussed.

Joe Gonnering reported that all ordered and received fire signs have been installed. Payne & Dolan should be paving

Trading Post Trail next week.


Ray Werhand commented on an article in the West Bend Daily News: Bob Roden’s farm will be hosting “Sundaes on the

Farm” on August 20, 2017.


None.

It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Jerry Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 P.M. Voting in favor: 5.

Opposed: 0.


Barbara J. Davies


Affidavit of Posting: These Minutes were posted at the Town of Trenton Town Hall Bulletin Board on Friday, August 11,


Subject to Approval: These Minutes will be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its September 12, 2017

Meeting.


Date and Time: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.




Allegiance.

Call to order:





Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Scott Schweizer, Ray Werhand, Joan Baumgartner, Zoning Administrator Barbara

Davies. Excused: Dennis Kay, Bob Roden, Jerry Carmody.


None.

Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Ray Werhand and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to approve the Agenda as presented. Voting in favor:

4. Opposed: 0.

Approve the Minutes of the August 8, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to approve the Minutes of the August 8, 2017 Plan


Discussion re: Ben McKay, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, Presentation of Updated Land Use

Plan Maps, Town 2035 Comprehensive Plan, Second Edition of the Town of Trenton Comprehensive Plan 2050:

Ben McKay presented the large-scale comprehensive plan map, updated for the changes made since the comprehensive

plan was originally adopted in April 2009. The Commissioners reviewed the map, noting one parcel that was designated

partially for one use, partially for a second use. The designation will be changed to the same category, Country Estates,

for the entire parcel. Barb Davies will review the proposed map to be sure that all previously adopted changes are

included.

State statutes require public participation in creation and amendment of the Town’s comprehensive plan. When the

Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Trenton 2035 was adopted, several open houses were held prior to a public hearing

and Plan Commission and Board approval. McKay pointed out that the Town Board could choose by resolution how it

planned to address the public participation requirement for minor plan revisions. McKay will forward a template to be

used by the Town Board in identifying whether or not a particular revision will be preceded by an open house, for

example. A public hearing is required. Discussion followed on various aspects shown on the updated map, including

wetlands, floodplain boundaries, and environmental corridors.

Discussion/Possible Action re: Set Public Hearing date for Approving the Updates to the Town Comprehensive Plan:

The Plan Commissioners were in agreement that the Public Hearing should be set for November 14, 2017, prior to the

November Plan Commission meeting. The October date would have placed it before a Town Board Meeting.


Ray Werhand brought in the packet of topics and information from the meeting of August 24, 2017. The next meeting of

the County Plan Advisory Committee is scheduled for October 19, 2017.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported on permit applications. Joe Gonnering reported that Trading Post road should be open

Wednesday for vehicle traffic. Linestriping should be done this week. Gonnering has received a request for a culvert off

CTH M to a farm field.


Barb Davies reported that a property owner has made an appointment for the October 10, 2017 Plan Commission

meeting regarding a possible land division.

Ray Werhand said that garbage collection starts earlier than 7:00 AM in his neighborhood; Dennis Kay has noted the

same thing.


None.

Adjournment:

It was moved by Scott Schweizer and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 P.M. Voting in



Barbara J. Davies


Affidavit of Posting: These Minutes were posted at the Town of Trenton Town Hall Bulletin Board on Tuesday,

September 19, 2017. Barbara J. Davies, Clerk of the Plan Commission.

Subject to Approval: These Minutes will be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its October 10, 2017

Meeting.


Date and Time: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.



Plan Commission Vice Chairman Scott Schweizer asked those in attendance to stand and join in reciting the Pledge of

Allegiance.

Call to order:

Vice Chairman Schweizer called the Plan Commission Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.


Schweizer read the affidavit of posting.


Present: Vice Chairman Scott Schweizer, Ray Werhand, Joan Baumgartner, Dennis Kay, Bob Roden, Jerry Carmody,

Zoning Administrator Barbara Davies, Attorney Tim Schoonenberg . Excused: Chairman Joe Gonnering.


Jeff Esselmann.

Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to approve the Agenda as presented. Voting in favor: 6.

Opposed: 0.

Approve the Minutes of the September 12, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Ray Werhand and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to approve the Minutes of the September 12, 2017

Plan Commission Meeting. Voting in favor: 6. Opposed: 0.

Discussion re: Preliminary Development Plans, Property located at 988 Knollwood Road, Michael Wirth:

Michael Wirth introduced himself to the Plan Commissioners. Wirth handed out preliminary drawings for a possible

development of a 64.26-acre parcel located at 988 Knollwood Road. A home, pool, and several outbuildings are

currently located on the parcel. Wirth said that he was exploring the possibility of splitting the 64+ acre parcel into four

or five lots. The plans also incorporate an existing separate 7.25-acre parcel adjoining the 64+ acre parcel. The 7.25-

parcel has been listed for sale previously. Wirth said he was looking for an initial impression from the Plan Commission.

A road built to town standards will be required to access any lots to be created as the existing 64+ acre parcel has only

101 feet of frontage on Knollwood Road. Substantial delineated wetlands exist on the property. There is a minor stream

on the property as well. These factors will complicate a proposed division of the property. No soil test work has been

done on any sections of the property that are not wetlands/lake/stream. Wirth will return to the Plan Commission

meeting of November 14, 2017 with a more detailed proposal.

Discussion re: Permitted Outbuilding/Shed Sizes, Jeff Stockhausen:

Steven Stockhausen introduced himself to the Plan Commissioners. Stockhausen owns a 10-acre lot on S. Oak Road.

Stockhausen said he felt this was a great location with reasonable property taxes, but felt that the permitted size of an

outbuilding was too small at the 1600 square feet allowed by ordinance.

Stockhausen said he was hoping to change the maximum permitted size of an outbuilding to something larger than 1600

square feet. Stockhausen referenced the Town’s current ordinances and pointed out that an attached garage of

unlimited size can be a fire hazard. The ordinances allow limited livestock on 10-acre parcels, but a 1600-square foot

building is not large enough for the livestock and personal storage.

Stockhausen made the following proposals:

Option 1) Proposing 1% of lot square footage as the maximum size of an outbuilding would allow about a 4000- square

foot building on a 10-acre lot

Option 2) The Town of Barton allows a 2.25% cap on the size of an outbuilding, which would allow an even larger

outbuilding

Option 3) Use section d), Town Code of Ordinances, Section 380, Appendix, CES-10: allow an accessory building equal to

the square footage of the dwelling living area

Marcus Gee, owner of a 10-acre lot on CTH I, asked how he could make an attached garage bigger than his house and

have it look good.

Discussion followed. Vice Chairman Schweizer advised Stockhausen that the Plan Commission would not consider a

change in the ordinances to increase the permitted size at this time.


The next meeting of the County Plan Advisory Committee is scheduled for October 19, 2017.

Dennis Kay pointed out that the County has not yet removed the Sand Drive Sanitary District as an existing entity from

the Plan Update. Barb Davies said that she had received a voicemail requesting copies of the dissolution papers.

Attorney Schoonenberg will follow up with Clerk Cindy Komro to get the requested copies to the County.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported that the Public Hearing on the update to the 2050 Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for November

14, 2017 at 7:30 P.M. One agenda appointment for 11/14/17 has been made by a property owner with a parcel on STH

33.


Dennis Kay asked about a new barn going up on Rusco between Maple and Oak. Davies will ask Walt Groteleuschen to

check it out – a zoning permit is required.


None.

Adjournment:

It was moved by Joan Baumgartner and seconded by Dennis Kay to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 P.M. Voting in favor: 6.

Opposed: 0.


Barbara J. Davies


Affidavit of Posting: These Minutes were posted at the Town of Trenton Town Hall Bulletin Board on Friday, October 13,


Subject to Approval: These Minutes will be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its November 14, 2017

Meeting.


Date and Time: November 14, 2017 at 7:30 P.M.


Town Board Supervisors Present: Chairman Joe Gonnering, Supervisors Ed Doerr and Jeff Esselmann


Baumgartner, Dennis Kay

Chairman Gonnering called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 P.M. Gonnering read the notice of Public

Hearing called to consider amendment to the Town of Trenton’s Comprehensive Plan (2035 Plan). State

statutes require that the Plan Document be updated at least once every ten years. Only changes already

approved by the Plan Commission and adopted by ordinance by the Town Board are being considered as

amendments and updates to the Town’ Comprehensive Plan.

A draft Comprehensive Plan Map was posted in the meeting room. Zoning Administrator Barb Davies

explained the significance of the map and the incorporated changes.

Chairman Gonnering asked for any questions or comments. Dennis Kay asked why Woodfield Farms, a

private owner of property, has been labeled on the map. Davies will request deletion of that label on the

final map.

Gonnering asked three times for any additional questions or comments. There were no additional

questions or comments. Gonnering closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 P.M.


Barbara Davies


Affidavit of Posting: These Minutes were posted at the Town of Trenton Town Hall on Friday, November

17, 2017. Barbara Davies, Clerk of the Plan Commission


Date and Time: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 – 7:30 P.M. (or immediately following the close of the 7:30 P.M.

Public Hearing)

Place: Town of Trenton Town Hall, 1071 STH 33 East, West Bend, WI 53095


Plan Commission Chairman Joe Gonnering asked everyone in attendance to stand and join in reciting the


Call to order:

Chairman Gonnering called the meeting to order at 7:42 P.M.




Present: Scott Schweizer, Ray Werhand, Joan Baumgartner, Jerry Carmody, Dennis Kay, Bob Roden, Chairman

Joe Gonnering, Zoning Administrator Barbara Davies.



Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Bob Roden to approve the Agenda for the meeting. Voting in


Approve the Minutes of the October 10, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Joan Baumgartner to approve the minutes of the October 10,


Approve Resolution Z2017.11.01, Approving Amendment and Update to the Town of Trenton Comprehensive

Plan: 2050:

Dennis Kay moved to approve the Resolution with the following changes: remove the name of the private

business “Woodfield Farms” from the plan map; and delete any reference to the Sand Drive Sanitary District

from the short plan amendment report. Joan Baumgartner seconded Kay’s motion with those changes

incorporated. Voting in favor: 6. Opposed: 0.

Discussion re: Preliminary Development Plans, Steve Awve:

Awve is unable to attend tonight’s meeting and has asked to appear at the December 2017 Plan Commission

Meeting.

Discussion re: Report on Accessory Building Sizes Permitted, Towns of Jackson, Barton, Farmington:

Barb Davies sent out a summary of the permitted sizes in residential 10-acre zoning for the three townships.

Jackson and Barton allow application for a larger shed size through a “special use/conditional use” permit. Joe

Gonnering suggested consideration of an allowed size, currently 1600 square feet in CES-10 zoning, and

allowing application for a larger shed through the conditional use permit process. The CUP size could be

capped, for example, at 3,000 square feet or the living area of the home, whichever is less. Lengthy discussion

among the Plan Commissioners followed. The Commissioners asked Barb Davies to contact the three

townships to find out how many oversize buildings there are; how many problems there have been; and how

conditional use permit violations are enforced. Davies will report back at the 12/12/17 Plan Commission

Meeting.

Discussion re: Progress Update, Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional 2050 Plan:

Dennis Kay reported that the group had reviewed inventory. The next meeting will be held in February or

March 2018.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported on a previously presented land division proposal. There may be some changes made to

the current laws on variances.

Joe Gonnering reported that the town trucks are ready for snow. Tree work and cutting of dead trees

continues.

Ray Werhand asked Jeff Esselmann about a couple of County stop sign replacements.


John Jansen, 5939 Wausaukee Road, said that he appreciated the careful deliberation of any change on the

permitted size of sheds. Jansens’ zoning is CES10. Val Jansen added that they had checked the surrounding

municipalities before buying in the Town of Trenton.

Correspondence Received:

None.

Adjournment:

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Jerry Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 PM. Voting in



Barbara J. Davies



November 17, 2017. Barbara J. Davies, Clerk of the Plan Commission Subject to Approval: These Minutes will

be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its December 12, 2017 Meeting.


Date and Time: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.

Place: Town of Trenton Town Hall, 1071 STH 33 East, West Bend, WI 53095


Plan Commission Chairman Joe Gonnering asked everyone in attendance to stand and join in reciting the


Call to order:

Chairman Gonnering called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.




Present: Ray Werhand, Jerry Carmody, Dennis Kay, Bob Roden, Chairman Joe Gonnering, Zoning Administrator

Barbara Davies. Excused: Scott Schweizer, Joan Baumgartner.


Ed Doerr.

Approve the Agenda:

It was moved by Bob Roden and seconded by Dennis Kay to approve the Agenda for the meeting. Voting in


Approve the Minutes of the November 14, 2017 Plan Commission Meeting:

It was moved by Jerry Carmody and seconded by Ray Werhand to approve the minutes of the November 14,


Discussion re: Preliminary Development Plans, Steve Awve, 1386 STH 33:

Steve Awve explained that he would like to put up a commercial building on the property to house some of the

equipment currently parked there. Awve would like to keep the barn that stands on the southwest side of the

property. Discussion followed on the possibility that the barn is in the road right-of-way, as well as the

possibility of delineated wetlands on the property. Awve expressed frustration with the number of authorities

involved in getting a project approved: Washington County Land Use, the City of West Bend (airport

restrictions), and the Town. Dennis Kay asked Awve to return with some type of drawing(s) or plans for what

he would like to do as far as constructing a building so the Commissioners have something to review. Awve will

return with the requested plans. Awve said he would like to place his building as close to STH 33 as Paradise

Gardens’ recently constructed building is. Barb Davies will ask Walt Groteleuschen about the road setback at

the Paradise Gardens project.

Discussion re: Report on Accessory Building Sizes Permitted:

Barb Davies had mailed out copies of summary information obtained on accessory buildings constructed with

Conditional Use Permits. Many of the bordering municipalities have some type of process for obtaining a

conditional use permit – with negotiated conditions – for a larger building. Lengthy discussion on the topic

followed. Dennis Kay said he felt that people don’t research what is allowed and just assume they can do what

they want. Kay pointed out that the Commission had spent a lot of time on the current ordinance and

suggested leaving it as is. Two Plan Commissioners have been excused from tonight’s meeting. Chairman

Gonnering asked the four commissioners in attendance for individual opinions. Jerry Carmody favors doing

whatever is in the best interest of the Town; Bob Roden would support a CUP process allow a larger building,

capped in size at the living area of home or a maximum square footage to be determined; Joe Gonnering

agreed with Roden; Ray Werhand and Dennis Kay favor staying with the current ordinances. The

Commissioners expressed an interest in hearing the opinions of the two excused commissioners. Discussion

will continue at the 1/9/18 Plan Commission meeting.

Discussion re: Progress Update, Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional 2050 Comprehensive Plan Advisory

Committee:

Dennis Kay reported that the Town Board approved the changes to the Town’s 2035 Plan – now known as the

2050 Plan- in November 2017. The next meeting of the County Committee will be February 22, 2018.

Reports:

Barb Davies reported that there may or may not be a January 2018 meeting depending on agenda items

submitted.

Joe Gonnering reported a telephone call regarding construction of a 6-8 family rental property. The project

would need city sewer and water, so a sanitary district would be needed. Gonnering reported very few deer

kills on Town roads so far this year. Gonnering said he thinks that the cutting of brush and trees in the road

right-of-way has helped increase visibility.


Ed Doerr presented a proposed land division. Doerr will contact Town Engineer Burt Naumann.

Correspondence Received:

None.

Adjournment:

It was moved by Dennis Kay and seconded by Jerry Carmody to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. Voting in



Barbara J. Davies


Affidavit of Posting: These Minutes were posted at the Town of Trenton Town Hall Bulletin Board on Thursday,

December 14, 2017. Barbara J. Davies, Clerk of the Plan Commission Subject to Approval: These Minutes will

be considered for approval by the Plan Commission at its January 9, 2018 Meeting.

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