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March 1, 2004 Chairman Utecht called the meeting to order

March 1, 2004  7:30 p.m.
Chairman Utecht called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. Present were Jeff Krueger, Ed Bohte, Tom Ellias, Kurt Rowe, Mark Stubbe, Jeff Utech, Steve Zahn and Atty. Byll Hess.
Clerk Betty Hoenisch read the February 2, 2004 Plan Commission minutes. Jeff Utech made a motion to accept the minutes, seconded by Steve Zahn. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht reported that he had received a calls from potential buyers for the old Utecht Music and Games building. One potential buyer would like to remodel the building for a Chiropractic Clinic and the other potential buyer was trying to get access to that property from the Monk Business Park in order to build a used car lot along the west side of Hwy K. Kurt Rowe stated that the Monk Business Park road had been built illegally and questioned what the Town was going to do with that road. Atty. Hess explained that Mr. Monk had never created a proper sub division and that there were illegally sited buildings that had been built without the proper permits. Property owners have approached the Town to obtain permits to improve their property, however no alterations or new permits can be issued until a Town road is built. The Town has worked with the landowners who have agreed to pay their share to finish the road however Mr. Monk who owns some vacant lots will not cooperate. Chairman Utecht explained that the Town worker have been grading the road, however if that road does not get paved soon he feels they may try to annex to Wausau. After discussion on possible annexation verses what is needed to finish the road the Plan Commission members requested that the Town Board proceed with enforcement and paving of that road.
Chairman Utecht reported that the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a decision that the mortgage asserted by Eugene Zunker against Harry Zunker was invalid and the Town was to receive the $150,000.00 from the sale of the Harry Zunker property. Eugene Zunker threatened to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court and the Board of Supervisors instructed Atty. Hess to negotiate a settlement with Eugene Zunker. Atty. Hess negotiated a $6,500.00 settlement with the condition that Eugene Zunker waives his right to any further appeals or any claim to the Sheriff sale proceeds.
Chairman Utecht reported that he had received a letter from Marathon County Emergency Management that the 2004 Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week and Spring Flood Outlook was scheduled for the week of April 19th thru 23rd with a statewide tornado drill conducted on April 22nd at 1:00 p.m.
Chairman Utecht reported that he had received a letter from the DNR that the 3M Company no longer needs a permit in the 75 ft. ordinary high water mark because their slopes are less than 12%.
Chairman Utecht reported that he had received a Legislative Alert form the Towns Association regarding two key bills that are scheduled for the State Assembly and State Senate. Chairman Utecht had a handout that explained SB 87, which would modify the current annexation laws, and AB 551, which would allow the town to approve the county comprehensive plan before it is applicable in the town.
Zoning Administrator Jeff Krueger reported that he had issued 1 permits to Joel Sommerfeldt for a storage shed and that he is working with Michael Ahearn on a storage shed that will be built in the Maine Business Park. Mr. Krueger explained that he has informed Mr. Ahearn that he will need to obtain a sanitary permit for that property. Mr. Krueger reported that he is working with Atty. Hess on Carazalla�s Parkchester sub division and on the Gene Roets rezoning petition.
Atty. Hess explained he was working with the Carazalla�s on a preliminary CSM to create a new lot on Eden Drive and to move some of the lot lines in their sub division. The Carazalla�s are having a lot of problems with a road that has no exit. They have a 33 ft. easement and are unable to get the other
33 ft. needed to complete the proposed road. Atty. Hess explained that the lots are R-1E, which cannot be made smaller, however under the new zoning they can be added onto.
Atty. Hess explained that Mr. Roets has petitioned the Town to rezone his property so he can build a home and that Mr. Krueger has sent out a letter outlining what Mr. Roets needs to submit to the Town for that rezoning petition. Kurt Rowe had questions on the wetland Mr. Roets has created on his property and Chairman Utecht explained that Mr. Roets had obtained a DNR permit for that pond however the permit has now expired.
Chairman Utecht stated that the first item of business was to approve the Jim Hase 36th Avenue Road Agreement and Private way. Atty. Hess handed out a packet and explained that he has drafted a road agreement for the Hase�s and the Town that states who is responsible for the road paving as development occurs. The Hase�s have agreed to meet the Town standards for that road, however the road can remain gravel until more lots are sold. The road agreements is to be signed, recorded and will be attached to any properties as land is sold, so that those property owners are responsible for building that road. Atty. Hess explained the cul de sac situations and frontage on the cul de sac. Atty. Hess stated that the Plan Commission now needs to approve the private way on the Hase�s CSM that will serve as Jim Hase�s driveway. Motion by Steve Zahn, seconded by Mark Stubbe to approve the proposed private way. Motion carried.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was the discussion and possible action on plans and zoning issues for the old Town Hall. Atty. Hess handed out a memo and explained that he had meet with Mr. Krueger and Mr. Griffin several times. Mr. Griffin and his partner have submitted basic plans that do not include the addition, setbacks or parking information. The problem with the building project is that the building will be used for profit and when Mr. Griffin was given a permit to move the building it stated that it would be used for gardens and education, which worked for the AG district. Atty. Hess explained that community centers are not allowed in the AG district however the Plan Commission could do a conditional use for that type of business, however once it becomes commercial it may become a problem. Mr. Griffin has not submitted detailed plans at present time that show how he intends to use the building and does not have his state approved plans. Atty. Hess stated that Mr. Griffin has hired someone to draw his plans and that the project is frozen until the proper permits are issued.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next item of business was discussion on the Hwy 51 Sub Area Planning Group meeting. Atty. Hess reported that he had attended the February 25th meeting and received a assignment for the Plan Commission to complete. Atty. Hess explained that the front sheet was the summary of the anticipated growth in Marathon County by 2030. The Plan Commission members need to pick and rate the type of growth they feel the township would like to have happen. The assignment should be taken home, completed and returned to Atty. Hess.
Chairman Utecht asked if there was any discussion from the audience and there was none heard.
Chairman Utecht stated that the next meeting would be Monday, April 5, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
Steve Zahn made a motion to adjourn at 8:59 p.m., seconded by Kurt Rowe. Motion carried.
Respectively submitted, Betty Hoenisch, clerk
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