Village of Mount Horeb 138 E Main St Mount Horeb, WI 53572 Phone (608) 437-6884/Fax (608) 437-3190 Email: mhinfo@mounthorebwi.info Website: www.mounthorebwi.info PLAN COMMISSION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 The Plan Commission/Historic Preservation Commission of the Village of Mount Horeb will meet on the above date at 7:00pm in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 138 E Main Street, Mount Horeb, WI. Agenda as follows: 1) Call to order Roll call. 2) Consider July 22, 2015 Plan Commission meeting minutes 3) PUBLIC HEARING: To consider Conditional Use Permit application for a personal storage facility on Lot 1 CSM 9575, 430 W Main Street 4) Consider recommendation for draft Resolution 2015-15, "CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PERSONAL STORAGE FACILITY 430 W MAIN STREET" 5) Plan Commission Chair report 6) Village Planner report 7) Adjourn A QUORUM OF THE VILLAGE BOARD/VILLAGE COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY BE PRESENT AT THIS MEETING. ONLY NOTICED AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE ACTED ON BY THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SPECIFIED ABOVE. UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, CONTACT ALYSSA GROSS, CLERK, AT 138 E MAIN STREET, MOUNT HOREB, WI (608) 437-6884
PLAN COMMISSION/HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION July 22, 2015 The Plan Commission/Historical Preservation Commission met on the above date in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 138 E. Main Street, Mount Horeb, WI. Chair David Becker called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Present were Commissioners Wally Orzechowski, Mark Rooney, Peggy Zalucha, Dave Hoffman, and Norb Scribner. Neil Densmore was absent. Also present were Village Administrator Nic Owen and Office Assistant Chrissy Kahl. Consider April 22, 2015 Plan Commission meeting minutes: seconded to approve the April 22, 2015 minutes. Motion carried. Scribner moved, Zalucha Status update on Norsk Golf Bowl property: The following is Dave Becker s statement: I would like to bring you up to date on the status of the Norsk Golf Course situation. The owners of the Norsk Golf Club have offered for sale the 51 acres on which the golf course is situated. They are closing down the golf operation at the end of this golf season. The bar, restaurant, and bowling alley will be in operation at least through this bowling season. The owners have made application for a comprehensive plan amendment, which would serve to expedite the sale to a developer. The application includes a request for some of the property to be planned for commercial, some to be planned for multi-family residential, and most to be planned for single-family residential. There is also interest in maintaining the property as a golf course, or at the very least, to maintain as much of the property as green space as possible. With this in mind, the Village Board has agreed to pursue negotiations with the owners to determine if it would serve the interest of the owners and the Village if the Village would purchase the 51 acres. The Village is not interested in the restaurant/bar/bowling alley business. Nor do I think we are interested in the Village operating a golf course. I learned last week that I was wrong when I thought the Comprehensive Plan amendment process began at the Plan Commission level. It begins at the Village Board level. The application for the Comprehensive Plan amendment is being presented for special consideration well before the ten-year renewal deadline in 2019 that is required by state statutes. At the August 5 th Village Board meeting, the application will be presented to the board. Because this application is occurring before the 2019 deadline to adopt the new Comprehensive Plan, the board can choose to accept the application and start the plan amendment process, deny the application, or table it while the negotiations for purchase continue with the Village. We have learned that there is interest on the part of our citizens to encourage the Village to purchase the property and have the golf course operated by a member-owned entity. At this time I would like to introduce Cindy Jenson who has developed a survey to determine the degree of interest in continuing the property as a golf course. Generally, public comments would not be allowed on an agenda item such as this. But to be fair, I believe it is right to allow Mrs. Jenson to present the results this evening as part of the status update. We will not comment on the information, as the agenda only provides for an update, not a discussion of the pros and cons of what
happens with the property. The following is Cindy Jenson s presentation of survey results: This body is interested in all feedback on this matter, and as we progress with our negotiations, we must consider the possibility of someone continuing a viable golf course operation as part of our decision to ask the taxpayers to participate in such an undertaking. We are also interested in the benefits that such a purchase will give the owners and the Village. Regardless of the action of the Village Board at the August meeting, it is my hope that the negotiations with the owners begin in earnest. The board must do its due diligence regarding the viability of maintaining the property as a golf course, and we will gather as much
information as we can to help us make an informed decision in this matter. Since it is my belief that the Village is not interested in operating a golf course, these negotiations must take into account that a member-owned entity can assure us that the golf operations can continue with minimal or no additional contributions on the part of the Village. At the August meeting, we will allow the usual public comments regarding this issue, and they are welcomed. It is my hope, however, that those who are in favor of maintaining the property as a golf course do their due diligence and present the board with a plan that will hopefully make the project work, and one that the Village will ultimately support and be willing to pay for. We are aware of the sentiment of a large part of this Village, but we will accomplish much more by learning to what degree the citizens of Mount Horeb are interested in investing in this property. We will be as open as we can during our negotiations, but unless and until we reach an agreement with the owners on price and other factors, we cannot disclose just what impact such a purchase will have on the property taxes. No action on any purchase will be taken until we feel we have support in what we have proposed following the conclusion of our negotiations. This will likely result in a referendum, indicating interest in the project and interest in paying for it. As we learn more that we can share we will share it. But please understand that this will take some time. That is a good thing. We will have time to do our due diligence and negotiate price and contingencies. Those who have interest in maintaining the property as an asset to the Village can use this time to prepare and present the proposal that you believe the Village will support. Preserving the green space is a good thing. Once it is gone, it does not come back. However, there must be a plan in place that makes sense to everyone concerned and the result is a true benefit to everyone before we consider simply buying the property. I look forward to the discussions, and am willing to meet with folks who are interested in the future of the property. I encourage those who wish to move forward to organize, to do research, to generate a plan that can help us as we continue this process. Thank you all for coming this evening. You and your thoughts and ideas are important to us. The board will begin consideration of the request on August 5 th, and I look forward to lively discussion that will result in what is best for all. Consider extraterritorial jurisdiction Certified Survey Map for Randall and Amy Thompson, Section 10, Town of Blue Mounds: The Thompson s parcel has been rezoned from A-1 EX Ag to A-2 Agriculture, approved already by the Town of Blue Mounds and Dane County. There will be no developing and it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Agriculture land. Hoffman moved, Zalucha seconded to recommend the Certified Survey Map to the Village Board for approval. Motion carried. Consider extraterritorial jurisdiction Certified Survey Map for Don Anderson, Section 6, Town of Springdale: This CSM combines four remaining lots into three. The plat footprint is not changing. The Village Planner and Village Engineer have no concerns. Scribner moved, Zalucha seconded to recommend the Certified Survey Map to the Village Board for approval. Motion carried.
Consider recommendation for Resolution 2015-14, A RESOLUTION SETTING THE AMOUNT OF REQUIRED FEE IN LIEU OF LAND DEDICATION PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18.14 (4) (a) AND 18.14 (5), AND THE AMOUNT OF THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 18.14 (4) (b) : Updated fees as required by our ordinances. Hoffman moved, Scribner seconded to recommend the resolution to the Village Board for approval. Motion carried. Plan Commission Chair Report: Becker gave the Plan Commission report which included the Building Inspector s report. Village Planner report: No report given. Adjourn: Zalucha moved, Becker seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:21pm. Motion carried. Minutes by Chrissy Kahl, Office Assistant
RESOLUTION 2015-15 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A PERSONAL STORAGE FACILITY 430 W MAIN STREET WHEREAS, Mount Horeb Mini Storage LLC is the property owner of 430 W Main Street, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin further described as Lot 1 CSM 9575, parcel #0606-114-2313-1 and; WHEREAS, said property is currently zoned Planned Business in which the desired use for a Personal Storage Facility is not a permitted use but rather an allowable conditional use per 17.42(2)(b) Planned Business District and 17.20(5)(c) Personal Storage Facility; and WHEREAS, an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the aforesaid desired use has been filed with the Village of Mount Horeb; and WHEREAS, the matter was the subject of a public hearing before the Plan Commission/Historic Preservation Commission on August 26, 2015, after due notice thereof as required by law; and WHEREAS, after due consideration and being fully advised in the premise, and being consistent with Chapter 17 of the Zoning Code, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Horeb deems it to be in the best interest of the general public to allow the desired use of said property, as hereinafter set forth, as a conditional use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Horeb, Dane County, Wisconsin, that a Conditional Use Permit for 430 West Main Street for a Personal Storage Facility per 17.42(2)(b) Planned Business District and 17.20(5)(c) Personal Storage Facility is hereby granted. Introduced and passed this 2 nd day of September 2015. ATTEST: David L Becker, Village President Alyssa Gross, Village Clerk
Village of Mount Horeb Building Inspection Dept. Building Inspector s Report July 2015 Month to Date 1. 19 Building permits have been issued for general construction since July 1 2. 0 new UDC permit was issued for a two family home since July 1 3. 10 Commercial Remodel Year to Date 1. 108 General permits since January 1 2. 9 New UDC single family homes since January 1 Commercial projects currently active 1. Sjolinds Respectfully submitted Kelly Green Building Inspector