Plan Commission

PLAN COMMISSION 104 Maple St. W. Amery, WI 54001 AGENDA http://www.amerywi.gov (715) 268-7486 Fax: (715) 268-4870 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday – July 23, 2026 9:00 A.M. Amery City Center Council Chambers ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.84, Notice is hereby given to the public that a meeting of the Plan Commission of the City of Amery will be held on: July 23, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. Call to Order Roll Call Adoption of Agenda 1) Public Comment 2) Discussion/Recommendation of Rezoning Request for 201-00776-2000 - 1101 Cornwall Ave, Amery, WI 54001 to change from C-2: Central Business to I-1: Light Industrial 3) Discussion/Approval of Zoning Permit for 201-00776-2000 - 1101 Cornwall Ave, Amery, WI 54001 4) Zoning Code Rewrite Update and Discussion 5) Adjournment Respectfully Submitted; Taylor Larson Clerk-Treasurer ***Posted July 16, 2026: Website (www.amerywi.gov); City Hall; Amery Public Library & Amery Police Department The City of Amery does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities. NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, the City of Amery will accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through aids or services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s office at (715) 268-3410 by Noon the previous day so that arrangements can be made. 1 104 Maple Street W., Suite A Office: 715.268.7486 Amery, WI 54001 Fax: 715.268.4870 TO: The Plan Commission of the City of Amery FROM: Taylor Larson, Clerk-Treasurer DATE: July 16, 2026 RE: Rezoning Request for 201-00776-2000 Background: The City of Amery received a rezoning request from SMK Holdings LLC to rezone a property from C-2 Central Business to I-1 Light Industrial. The property is located at 1101 Cornwall Ave, Amery, WI 54001 PID 201-00776-2000. The current business operating on the property is operating as a nonconforming use. The owner would like to build two new structures on the property to expand operations and cannot do so on a nonconforming property. The use and lot conform with the I-1 Light Industrial district. This property has other Light Industrial properties located near it, so it is not spot zoning. A public hearing will be held at the August 5th Council meeting per City code. Fiscal Impact: There would be no cost to the City for this Rezoning. Recommendation: Staff recommends forwarding the application on to the Common Council for a public hearing. -. ?qd ,a 4 /"LG �-l-U,l'f)� 7tH q3 City of Amery City of Amery 104 Maple St W, Suite A • 1/l,.(!,n I Amery, WI 54001 .....-=:'. ··-- - Phone: (715)268-7486 1887 0 REZONING REQUEST APPLICATION - $200 Fee Owner's Name: Applicant Name (If different than owner): Contact Phone # (list both owner/applicant if different): 1. Do you own any of the real estate adjacent to the area proposed to be changed, if so, give address and fi) legal description of the real estate? Q 2. Give the address and legal description of the real estate you wish to rezone: 3. The property described in #2 above is presently zoned: 4. I wish to rezone the property to: 104 Maple Street W., Suite A Office: 715.268.7486 Amery, WI 54001 Fax: 715.268.4870 TO: The Plan Commission of the City of Amery FROM: Taylor Larson, Clerk-Treasurer DATE: July 16, 2026 RE: Zoning Application Review for 201-00776-2000 Background: The City of Amery received a Zoning Application from SMK Holdings LLC for the property located at 1101 Cornwall Ave, Amery, WI 54001 PID 201-00776-2000. The current business operating on the property would like to build a 32’x18’ lean-to building directly behind the existing building and a 64’x40’ shed in the rear parking lot of the property. If the property is rezoned to I-1 at the August 5th Council meeting, these buildings will be allowable in the district since accessory buildings in the I-1 District can be used for uses that are normally auxiliary to the principal use. These buildings will be an extension of the existing business. This district does not have any setbacks or size restrictions. Fiscal Impact: There would be no cost to the City for this Zoning Permit. Recommendation: Staff recommends authorizing the Zoning Administrator to issue the Zoning Permit for the construction of both buildings on this property following the August 5th Council meeting if the rezoning request is approved.  pq0 ,. /2 4 /2-0 �ece.cr+ lo4.�3 City of Amery City of Amery 104 Maple St W, Suite A Amery, WI 54001 Phone: (715) 268-7486 ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION - $75 Fee (Fence $50} Owner's Name Applicant Name (If different than owner) Mailing i1'4eh Contact Phone# (list both owner/applicant if different) Project Location (list physical address of property) 0 Zoning District 0 R-1 0 R-2 0 R-3 0 C-1 0 C-2 0 1-1 0 1-2 0 Check the box that best describes your project: ,gJ New Building Construction D Alterations D Repairs D Addition D Razing (Demo.lition) D Detached Garage D Attached Garage D Storage Shed • D Deck/Porch 0 Fence D Othe�. . .. type and height in the box below. Also, please attach If you checked the box for fence, please put the fence a picture of the fence you plan on using to this document. RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS UDC PERMITS ARE REQUIED FOR ALL NEW ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS INCLUDING ADDITIONS & ATTACHED GARAGES. Application forms can be obtained from the City Building Inspector. A zoning permit is required from the City before the applicant may be issued a UDC permit. Approximate Age of Home: _____. An online permit is needed for new dwellings. Permit can be found at Building Inspector Website: www.westwisconsininspectionagency.com. Also, City of Amery Website: www.amerywi.gov. 1  Memo To: The City of Amery Planning Commission From: Claire Stickler, MSA Professional Services Subject: Accessory Structure Discussion for Zoning Code Update Date: July 16th , 2026 The City has expressed specifically discussing the accessory structure provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to provide additional flexibility for residential property owners while maintaining reasonable development standards. The current ordinance allows a residential lot to contain a garage and one additional accessory building. In addition, residential district regulations currently limit private garages to a maximum of three stalls. Following our discussions at the June Planning Commission meeting, we have the following draft recommendation. Proposed Amendments 1. Remove Garage Stall Limitation The current residential district regulations permit one private garage with not more than three stalls per residential parcel. The City has indicated a desire to remove this limitation. The proposed amendment would eliminate the three-stall restriction and instead regulate garages through existing dimensional standards, setbacks, lot coverage limitations, and building permit review processes. 1. Establish Carports as a Permitted Accessory Structure The current ordinance does not specifically address carports. The amendment would recognize attached and detached carports as permitted accessory structures in residential districts. A definition should be added to clarify what constitutes a carport. Suggested Definition: 1 "Carport: A roofed structure permanently affixed to the ground and open on not less than two sides, intended for the parking or storage of motor vehicles." Recommended Amendment to § 450-100(B)(1) Replace the existing accessory building number limits with the following: "In any residential district, in addition to the principal building, any number of accessory structures may be permitted on a lot provided that:" a. All accessory structures comply with the setback requirements of the zoning districts. b. All accessory structures comply with the maximum permitted height. c. The combined footprint of all principal and accessory structures does not exceed the maximum lot coverage permitted within the zoning district. d. All accessory structures remain clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the property. 2  Subject: 970 192nd Ave NW Lot Split – Sketch Plan Review To: City of Amery Grove Planning Commission CC: Alex Mansfield, City Administrator and Taylor Larson, Clerk/Treasurer From: MSA Planning Staff Date: July 16, 2026 Use Table Update. As part of the zoning code rewrite, staff has prepared a draft use table to replace the City's current district use lists. The proposed table consolidates and modernizes the existing ordinance by organizing uses into clear categories while maintaining a level of specificity that provides certainty for applicants, property owners, and staff. Rather than relying on outdated Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code references and lengthy lists of individual business types, the draft organizes similar uses into logical land use categories and identifies whether each use is permitted or conditional within each zoning district. The intent is to create a use table that is easier to administer, more adaptable to changing business trends, and more user-friendly, while still preserving the character and purpose of each zoning district. Staff is seeking Planning Commission feedback on the overall organization of the table, the proposed use categories, and the recommended permitted and conditional use assignments before incorporating the use table into the draft zoning ordinance. City of Amery Proposed Zoning Use Matrix Planning Commission Version - Category Pages P = Permitted Use C = Conditional Use — = Not Permitted Residential Uses Low Density Medium Density High Density Downtown General Use Classification Residential Residential Residential Mixed Use Commercial Institutional Industrial Conservancy Residential Uses Single-Family Detached Dwelling P P C P — — — — Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex) — P P P C — — — Zero-Lot-Line Two-Family Dwelling — P P P C — — — Townhouse / Attached Single-Family Dwelling — C P P C — — — Multifamily Dwelling — — P P C — — — Upper-Story Dwelling — — — P P — — — Boardinghouse or Lodging House — — P C C — — — Manufactured Home Meeting Residential Design Standards P P C — — — — — Manufactured Home Park — — C — — — — — Planned Residential Development C C P P C — — — Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P — — — — Seasonal Farm Labor Housing — — — — — — — C Draft for Planning Commission Review | July 2026 Residential Accessory and Home-Based Uses Low Density Medium Density High Density Downtown General Use Classification Residential Residential Residential Mixed Use Commercial Institutional Industrial Conservancy Residential Accessory and Home-Based Uses Residential Accessory Building or Structure P P P P — — — — Private Garage or Carport P P P P — — — — Residential Outdoor Storage of Recreational Equipment P P P — — — — — Home Occupation P P P P — — — — Professional Home Office P P P P — — — — Garage, Yard, or Estate Sale P P P — — — — — Family Day Care Home P P C P — — — — Community Living Arrangement, 8 or Fewer Persons P P P P — P — — Community Living Arrangement, 9 or More Persons C C C C — P — — Keeping of Household Pets and Small Animals P P P P — — — — Private Sport or Play Area P P P P — — — — Civic, Institutional, and Community Uses Low Density Medium Density High Density Downtown General Use Classification Residential Residential Residential Mixed Use Commercial Institutional Industrial Conservancy Civic, Institutional, and Community Uses Public or Private School (K-12) C C C C C P — — College, University, or Technical School — — — C C P — — Child Care Center / Group Day Care or Nursery School C C C P P P — — Religious Institution or Place of Worship C C C P P P — — Governmental Facility or Administrative Facility C C C P P P C — Governmental Facility C C C P P P P — Library, Museum, or Cultural Facility C C C P P P — C Community Center or Public Assembly Facility C C C P P P — C Emergency Shelter — — C C C P — — Hospital — — — C C P — — Medical or Dental Clinic C C C P P P — — Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or Retirement Home C C C C C P — — Funeral Home C C C P P P — — Cemetery P P C C C P — C Private Club, Lodge, or Fraternal Organization P P C P P P — C Nonprofit or Membership Organization Facility — — C P P P — — Draft for Planning Commission Review | July 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Uses Low Density Medium Density High Density Downtown General Use Classification Residential Residential Residential Mixed Use Commercial Institutional Industrial Conservancy Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Uses Public Park or Playground P P P P P P — P Private Recreation Area P P P P P P — P Golf Course or Country Club P P C C C — — C Indoor Recreation or Entertainment Facility — — C P P P C — Outdoor Sports Field or Skating Rink — — C C C P — C Campground or Recreation Camp — — — — — — — C Marina, Yacht Club, or Boat Harbor — — — — C — — C Ski Hill or Recreational Trail — — — — — — — C Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, or Trapping — — — — — — — P Wildlife Preserve or Game Management Area — — — — — — — P Arboretum, Botanical Garden, or Greenway — — — C C P — P Scenic, Historic, or Scientific Preservation Area — — — — — P — P Public Fish Hatchery — — — — — P — P Archery or Shooting Range — — — — — — C C Commercial and Service Uses Low Density Medium Density High Density Downtown General Use Classification Residential Residential Residential Mixed Use Commercial Institutional Industrial Conservancy Commercial and Service Uses Retail Sales & Services — — — P P — C — Grocery or Specialty Food Store — — — P P — C — Restaurant or Cafe — — — P P — P — Tavern, Bar, or Drinking Establishment — — — P P — C — Professional, Business, or Administrative Office — — — P P P P — Financial Institution — — — P P — — — Personal Service Establishment — — — P P — C — Business Support Service — — — P P — P — Repair Service, Small Appliance, Jewelry, or Similar — — — C P — P — Commercial Laundry or Dry Cleaning Establishment — — — P C — P — Hotel, Motel, or Tourist Lodging — — — C C — — — Bed-and-Breakfast Establishment P P C P P — — — Commercial Parking Lot, Garage, or Structure — — — P P P P — Passenger Transportation Station or Taxi Facility — — — P P P P — Communication Office or Facility — — — P P P P — Greenhouse or Plant Nursery, Retail — — — P P — P C Automobile or Recreational Vehicle Sales — — — — C — P — Automobile Service or Fuel Station — — — C P — P — Draft for Planning Commission Review | July 2026 Commercial and Service Uses (continued) Low Density Medium Density High Density Downtown General Use Classification Residential Residential Residential Mixed Use Commercial Institutional Industrial Conservancy Commercial and Service Uses Automobile Wash — — — — C — P — Automotive Parts, Tire, Battery, or Accessory Sales and — — — C P — P — Installation Vehicle or Equipment Rental — — — — C — P — Building Materials or Farm Supply Sales — — — — C — P — Veterinary Clinic or Animal Hospital — — — — C — P C Animal Shelter or Kennel — — — — C — C C Craft Shop or Artisan Studio — — — P P P P — Industrial, Manufacturing, and Distribution Uses Low Density Medium Density High Density Downtown General Use Classification Residential Residential Residential Mixed Use Commercial Institutional Industrial Conservancy Industrial, Manufacturing, and Distribution Uses Light Manufacturing, Assembly, Fabrication, or Processing — — — C C — P — General Manufacturing or Processing — — — — — — C — Research, Testing, or Development Laboratory — — — — C P P — Printing, Publishing, or Commercial Printing — — — C C — P — Toolmaking, Cabinetry, or Trade Shop — — — C C — P — Commercial Bakery or Food Production — — — — C — P — Warehouse or Distribution Facility — — — — C — P — Wholesale Establishment — — — — C — P — Contractor or Construction Trade Facility — — — — C — P — Automobile Body Repair — — — — C — P — Railroad Facility or Yard — — — — — — P — Highway Passenger or Motor Freight Transportation — — — — — — C — Outdoor Storage of Industrial Products or Equipment — — — — — — C — Recreational Vehicle, Boat, or Miscellaneous Storage — — — — C — C — Facility Junkyard, Wrecking Yard, or Salvage Facility — — — — — — C — Draft for Planning Commission Review | July 2026 Agricultural and Natural Resource Uses Low Density Medium Density High Density Downtown General Use Classification Residential Residential Residential Mixed Use Commercial Institutional Industrial Conservancy Agricultural and Natural Resource Uses General Agriculture or Farming — — — — — — — P Commercial Animal Operation — — — — — — — P Orchard, Truck Farm, or Horticulture — — C — — — C P Commercial Greenhouse, Wholesale — — — — — — P C Farm Structure — — — — — — — P Riding Stable — — — — — — — P Agriculture-Related Industry or Service — — — — — — C C Grain Elevator or Bulk Feed Storage — — — — — — C — Fertilizer Production, Mixing, Storage, or Sales — — — — — — C — Farm Implement Sales or Service — — — — C — C — Forestry or Sustained-Yield Forestry — — — — — — — P Harvesting of Wild Crops — — — — — — — P Grazing — — — — — — — P Utilities and Infrastructure Uses Low Density Medium Density High Density Downtown General Use Classification Residential Residential Residential Mixed Use Commercial Institutional Industrial Conservancy Utilities and Infrastructure Uses Minor Utility Facility C C C P P P P P Major Utility or Public Service Facility C C C C C P P C Sewage Treatment or Disposal Facility — — C — — C C C Solar Energy System, Accessory P P P P P P P P Telecommunications Antenna, Accessory P P P P P P P P Land Restoration, Flowage, or Pond — — — — — P C P Soil and Water Conservation Practice — — — — — P — P Draft for Planning Commission Review | July 2026