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Minutes of the Town of Liberty Planning Commission
October 26, 2010
Present: Dave Kussart, Victor Thern, Kory Schneider & Lori Vorachek
Absent: Ray Kamps
I. Call to Order: Dave Kussart called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
II. Action Item(s):
- Review September meeting minutes;
- Transportation Section – Comprehensive Plan;
- Outdoor wood burning furnaces – is ordinance in Town of Liberty warranted;
- Subdivision ordinance.
III. Discussion:
September meeting minutes:
- DK: Reviewed September meeting minutes.
- LV: Motion to accept minutes.
- Motion seconded by Kory Schneider. Motion unanimously approved by those present.
Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Agenda (page 166):
- Overall Goal: To remain as is.
- Objective #1: Transportation – to remain as is – Milestone Date to be “Continuous)
- Objective #2: Transportation Utilities/Community Facilities - Add point d: Planning Commission member to participate with board during spring road inspection. Milestone date to remain as is.
- Objective #3: Transportation Intergovernmental… - to remain as is. Milestone date to remain as is.
- Objective #4: Transportation Land Use… - to remain as is. Milestone date to remain as is.
- Objective #5: Transportation Intergovernmental – to remain as is. Milestone date to remain as is.
- Objective #6: Transportation – delete entire objective
- Objective #7: Transportation Land Use – delete entire objective.
Outdoor Wood burning furnaces:
- DK: Should the town adopt ordinance. Discussion regarding justification.
- VT: Unless complaints – not necessary.
- DK: Motion not institute ordinance at this time.
- Motion seconded by Lori Vorachek. Motion unanimously approved by those present.
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Subdivision Ordinance:
- DK: Purpose and intent of subdivision ordinance include:
o Preserve rural character, scenic vistas and natural beauty of the Town;
o Supplement County, State and Federal land division controls;
o Encourage the most appropriate use of the land throughout the Town;
o Minimize the impact to the public resulting from the division of large tracts into smaller parcels of land in the Town;
o Prevent overcrowding of land;
o Provide the best possible environment for living in the Town;
o Enforce the goals and policies set forth in the Town Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan;
o Avoid congestion and provide adequate ingress and egress on the streets and highways to ensure that the design of the street system will not have a negative long term effect on neighborhood quality, traffic flow and safety in the Town;
o Realize goals, objectives, policies and development standards set forth in the plans, codes and ordinances adopted by the Town;
o Further the orderly layout and use of land;
o Provide adequate light and air to prevent over-crowding of land;
o Conserve the value of prime agricultural soils;
o Protect and preserve natural resources, wildlife habitat and open space to the greatest degree possible;
o Facilitate adequate provisions for water, sewerage and other public requirements;
o Provide for administration and enforcement of the Ordinance by the Town Board, and;
o Insure that residential development in the Town occurs in an orderly manner and is consistent with the Town of Liberty Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan.
- KS: Feels only positive aspect of not having a subdivision ordinance would be to increase tax base. Two possible avenues/options;
o Limit lot size
o Limit subdivision size.
- LV: Motion to proceed with writing subdivision ordinance to submit to Town Board.
- Motion seconded by Kory Schneider. Motion unanimously approved by those present.
- DK: Will contact Tim Roach, County Zoning Administrator regarding input on ordinance. Will also ask Tim to attend next Planning Commission Meeting.
IV. Next meeting: Wednesday, December 1st @ 6:00pm.
- Agenda:
· Continued discussions of updates for the Comprehensive Plan - Utilities.
· Begin discussion on Subdivision and/or Land Division Ordinance(s).
- To do:
· All members to review the Utilities Chapter for possible updates.
V. Motion: By Vic Thern to adjourn. Motion seconded by Kory Schneider. Motion unanimously approved by those present. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Submitted: Approved:
___________________________ ____________________________
Lori Vorachek Dave Kussart
September 29, 2010
Present: Dave Kussart, Ray Kamps and Vic Thern
Absent: Kory Schneider and Lori Vorachek
I. Call to Order: Dave Kussart called the meeting to order at 6:25pm.
II. Action Item(s):
- Applicable Town Ordinances as they pertain to the Comprehensive Plan.
- Possible Subdivision and/or Land Division Ordinance(s).
- Continued discussions of updates for the Comprehensive Plan.
III. Discussion:
- DK: As a follow up to last month’s meeting, the member term expiration dates will stay as shown in the minutes from last month’s meeting. This is after a review with the Town Chairman.
- DK: Expense sheets for the third quarter of 2010 are due in to the Town Clerk by the end of the month.
- Town Ordinances(current):
o VT: Manufactured homes are recognized as dwellings if constructed prior to October 1, 1974.
o DK: There appears to be a conflict between the current Building Codes and Regulations Ordinance #L091300-1B and the Comprehensive Plan pertaining to the inclusion of mobile homes as manufactured homes.
o VT: Questioned whether any current ordinance addressed mobile home and RV placement on conforming sites. It appears as though they do not, but it would have to be confirmed if erection of those types are regulated by the current State codes.
o VT: There appear to be no other conflicts between the Comprehensive Plan and current ordinances.
- Subdivision and/or Land Division Ordinances(possible):
o VT: Liberty currently does not have a Land Division Ordinance. This type of regulation is needed.
o RK: Current Town Ordinances do not address possible Conservation Subdivisions.
o RK: All ordinances enacted or amended after January 1, 2010 must be consistent with our local comprehensive plan.
- Comprehensive Plan:
o DK & VT: Need to continue to update the Goals and Objectives for each Chapter of the Plan.
o VT: Need to make any necessary changes to Chapter wording along with the above.
o Options for updating current Comprehensive Plans(from last month):
§ Create Plan Supplement
§ Selectively Revise Portions of Plan
§ Update Inventory or Policy Section
§ Create Entirely New plan
- RK: Concerned about Town Board and Plan Commission interaction regarding changes.
IV. Next meeting: Tuesday, October 26th @ 6:00pm.
- Agenda:
· Continued discussions of updates for the Comprehensive Plan.
· Possible Subdivision and/or Land Division Ordinance(s).
- To do:
· All members to review the Transportation Chapter for possible updates.
· All members to compile key points for possible Subdivision and/or Land Division Ordinances.
V. Motion: By Vic Thern to adjourn. Motion seconded by Ray Kamps. Motion unanimously approved by those present. Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.
Submitted: Approved:
___________________________ ____________________________
Dave Kussart Dave Kussart
Minutes of the Town of Liberty Planning Commission
July 27, 2010
Present: Dave Kussart, Ray Kamps, Vic Thern and Lori Vorachek
Absent: Steve Krueger (resigned)
I. Call to Order: Dave Kussart called the meeting to order at 6:02pm.
II. Action Item(s):
- Replacement for Steve Krueger’s position.
- Update from June 9th Town Board meeting.
- Continue Comprehensive Plan update discussions.
III. Discussion:
- DK: Checked with Hoss Hosmer, and he has declined the position on the Commission to replace Krueger. The Town Chairman is considering posting the opening in the next Town newsletter.
- LV: Suggested pursuit of recruitment for the open position after the summer months.
- DK: Discussions at the June 9th Town Board meeting pertaining to Plan Commission activities included:
o Review of quote from Consulting firm to assist in updating the Comprehensive Plan. Advised persuing quotes from other firms. (DK to pursue additional quotes.)
o Town has electronic versions of the current Plan.
o Board is discussing updating the Town website.
o Board would consider a Subdivision Ordinance, but cautions about current State and County ordinances already in-place, and also about the necessary procedures for the Town to adopt such an ordinance.
- DK: Received an invitation to attend a seminar on August 27th by the ECWRPC, and will plan on attending. One of the topics for discussion at the seminar pertains to updating Comprehensive Plans.
- LV: Will email expense report form to Commission members. Mileage and other expenses are reimbursable to members, and meetings will hereafter be paid at $20 per diem per Town regulations.
- Discussion took place regarding a possible Subdivision Ordinance. VT felt that some type of ordinance should be put into place per the survey that was made a part of the current Comprehensive Plan. RK felt that such an ordinance would be the biggest issue that could take place in the Town next to annexations. All agreed that the ordinance should provide value beyond current State and County ordinnaces.
- Further discussion to update the Comprehensive Plan was tabled until after the ECWRPC seminar.
IV. Next meeting: To be scheduled for Tuesday, August 31st at 6:00pm.
- Agenda:
· DK: Report on ECWRPC seminar.
· Continue Comprehensive Plan update and Subdivision Ordinance discussions.
V. Motion: By Lori Vorachek to adjourn. Motion seconded by Ray Kamps. Motion unanimously approved by those present. Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm.
Submitted: Approved:
___________________________ ____________________________
Lori Vorachek Dave Kussart
Minutes of the Town of Liberty Planning Commission
April 27, 2010
Present: Dave Kussart, Victor Thern and Lori Vorachek
Absent: Steve Krueger and Ray Kamp
I. Call to Order: Dave Kussart called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
II. Action Item(s):
- Begin Review Chapter 4 – Housing Element [20-Year Comprehensive Plan (Smart Growth)].
III. Discussion:
- VT: No minutes on-line from Planning Commission since 2008 on Town Website.
- LV: Will forward minutes to Mike Ubl for posting upon review and approval from Dave Kussart.
- DK: Contacted OMMNI Associates to obtain quote on updating Comprehensive Plan upon completion of review. OMMNI referred to Jeff Sanders, Owner of Community Planning and Consulting as OMMNI discontinued their planning department. Mr. Sanders was former employee of OMMNI and will consult with OMMNI. Received quote from Mr. Sanders on updating the 20-Year Comprehensive Plan at a cost of $1900.00. Quote copy attached to Board for review.
- DK: Recommends budgeting amount greater than the $1900 quoted (possibly $3000.00) as there
is a $75 charge per meeting.
- DK: Questioned whether the Town has an electronic copy of the 20-Year Comprehensive Plan.
- LV: Will contact Beth Ubl, Treasurer and Mike Ubl (former Chairman of Town).
- DK: Began discussion relating to housing issues – Sub Division Ordinance.
- VT: Presented copy of Greenville Subdivision ordinance.
- DK: Feels residents of the town wanted Planning Commission to exercise some control by developing a Subdivision ordinance. Dave contacted UW Madison Extension and received a copy of subdivision regulations in the Guide to Community Planning in Wisconsin. Endnote #34 (page 165) states “without a zoning or subdivision ordinance, a community has no authority to reject a plot if it complies with the requirements of Chapter 236.” Dave also stated that a subdivision ordinance is our way of preserving natural resources in the Town (wetlands, woodlands, farmlands, rivers, etc.).
- VT: Feels we should have a “Conservation Subdivision Ordinance” as our way of preserving what we have.
- DK: Will research the definition of “Subdivision Ordinance” vs. “Conservation Subdivision Ordinance”.
Objective #1 (Housing A., Nat. & Cult.)
- DK: Referred to maps (tab 9 – “Existing Land Use” and tab 10 – “20 Year Future Land Use) in the 20 Year Comprehensive Plan. The maps projected future is Highway S and Bonnin Road.
- Commission recommends Objective #1 should read as follows: “The areas for primary and secondary conservation in the Town of Liberty shall be wetlands and woodlands as designed on the Natural Features Map located in Section 7.” Milestone Date: Continuous
Objective #2 (Housing Ag., Nat. & Cult. Resources)
- Table discussion until next meeting.
Objective #3 (Housing Ag., Nat., & Cult. Resources Land Use
- DK: No one can build anything “High impact” as we do not have the utilities to support it.
- Commission recommends no change to Objective #3.
Objective #4 (Housing Intergovernmental)
- Commission recommends no change to first paragraph and subparagraph a. Subparagraph b to be deleted.
Objective #5 (Housing)
- Commission recommends Objective to read as follows: “Educate residents about the importance of property maintenance by developing articles for the annual town newsletter that highlight ordinances that relate to property maintenance. Milestone Date: Continuous.
IV. Next meeting:
- May 25th, 2010 @ 6:00 PM and Liberty Town Hall
- Agenda:
o Report on definition of Subdivision vs. Conservation subdivision – DK
o Complete Housing Objectives
o Discuss individual chapter updates – DK will verify with Jeff Sanders.
o Begin Transportation Agenda – please review and come prepared with recommendations.
V. Motion: By Lori Vorachek to adjourn. Motion seconded by Victor Thern. Motion unanimously approved by those present. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Submitted: Approved:
___________________________ ____________________________
Lori Vorachek Dave Kussart
Minutes of the Town of Liberty Planning Commission
March 10, 2010
Present: Dave Kussart, Victor Thern, Ray Kamps, Lori Vorachek, Steve Krueger
I. Call to Order: Dave Kussart called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
II. Action Item(s):
- Strategy to review and update 20-Year Comprehensive Plan (Smart Growth).
III. Discussion:
- DK: By law, we must update the Plan by 2013. Dave feels we should update after the 2010 census data is published. Dave will contact OMNNI to obtain a quote on updating facts and figures related to census and maps. Costs incurred for updating must be in budget for 2012.
- SK: Feels a lot of work was put into the project so the publication should be kept current.
- VT: Mapping related to FEMA/flood ways, etc. may change.
- DK: Mapping is complete but not adapted into law as of the present time.
- DK: Feels we should review each goal in Tab 12. Discussed subdivision ordinance.
- SK: Feels we should have a subdivision ordinance. According to the survey (page 144), the people of the Town of Liberty wanted it.
- SK: Steve will obtain a copy of both the New London and Hortonia subdivision ordinance for the next meeting.
- VT: Victor will obtain a copy of Ellington subdivision ordinance for the next meeting.
- DK: Asked Lori to discuss what area(s) the Planning Commission should address related to Transportation with Town Chairman, Fran Vorachek.
IV. Future meetings:
- VT: Let’s schedule at end of each meeting to accommodate schedules.
- DK: Suggested that for the next meeting, we each read Chapter 4.0: Housing Element and come prepared to share recommendations on each objective under Housing (page 164 – 165).
- Next meeting: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 6:00 PM.
V. Motion: By Dave Kussart to adjourn. Motion seconded by Ray Kamps. Motion unanimously approved by those present. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Submitted: Approved:
___________________________ ____________________________
Lori Vorachek Dave Kussart