City Plan Commission

CITY PLAN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES CITY OF FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN 160 S Macy Street September 15, 2025 5:30 PM OPENING CEREMONIES A. Attendance Present Craig Much Joanne Giese-Kent Brad Leonhard Patrick Mullen Brent Schumacher Derek TerBeest Absent Alicia Hans Administrative Staff Dyann Benson, Community Development Director Tricia Davi, Director of Administration B. Declaration Quorum Present Vice Chairperson TerBeest declared a quorum present at 5:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 18, 2025 A Motion was made by Craig Much to approve the August 18, 2025 minutes and seconded by Patrick Mullen and the motion was Passed. Ayes: Much, Mullen, Schumacher, TerBeest, Leonhard Absent: Hans PUBLIC HEARING Special User Permit 2025-12 Location: 556 South Military Road Applicant: Rey's Automotive, LLC Proposal: Allow For The Use As An Automotive/Engine Repair, Body Shop, Detail Shop, Painting, And Service Garage. Location: 556 South Military Road Initiator: Rey’s Automotive, LLC Appeared in Support of the Special Use Permit: Reymundo Gamboa Vazquez, Applicant, 556 S Military Rd, FDL Appeared in Opposition: John Delarosa, 464 S Hickory Street, FDL Conditions of Approval: 1. Any deviation to the proposed use as presented will require a resubmittal for a Special Use Permit, including any change in business hours. No automotive repairs will be undertaken before 10:00am or after 7:00pm. 2. No maintenance work or repairs shall be undertaken outside of the building. This applies to both the single car garage and the future new building. 3. No outdoor storage of tires, vehicle parts or related items. 4. All vehicles parked outside on the lot will be maintained in good condition and operable. No junk cars may be stored outside on the property. 5. Vehicles will not be parked on any grass or unpaved surface. 6. Failure to comply with the conditions may result in revocation of the Special Use Permit. 7. A detailed site plan will be required for the construction of a new building, any paving or improved surface of the lot. Mr. Delarosa expressed concern for an auto repair facility in close proximity to the office building his owns within the city on Hickory Street. He also expressed concern about whether the owner would be invested in the ongoing care and maintenance of the property or if he would not be actively involved in the ongoing property development and maintenance. A Motion was made by Leonhard to approve a Special Use Permit to allow for use as an automotive/engine repair, body shop, detail shop, painting, and service garage subject to the conditions of approval listed and seconded by TerBeest. Motion was Passed. ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye – Much, Giese-Kent, Leonhard, Mullen, Schumacher, TerBeest Nay – None Carried. INPUT Review of Special Use Permit (2025-03) Location: 496 and 498 Wisconsin Court Applicant: Holly Mulder (ARYA) Request: Allow A Community Based Residential Facility For Up To 10 Persons At 496 Wisconsin Court, And Up To 24 Persons At 498 Wisconsin Court For Women On The Path To Recovery. Location: 496 & 498 Wisconsin Court Appeared: Holly Mulder/ARYA Benson explained the Plan Commission approved the Special Use Permit in May with the added condition of a review of such at the September Plan Commission meeting. Letters were sent out to the adjoining property owners reminding them of the meeting. Benson reported staff has not received any complaints, communications or other feedback on the Special Use Permit or any concerns related to the topics discussed at the May meeting. Ms. Mulder was present and stated she had not received any feedback. Benson stated no further action is required and no additional reviews will be scheduled with the Plan Commission. Zoning Code Updates - Residential District Regulations Proposed Zoning Code Amendments – Residential District Regulations – Permitted Use and Bulk Requirements (Setbacks, Lot Size, Lot Dimensions) Benson reviewed proposed zoning code updates to the residential district regulations. These proposed language relates to permitted uses within each district and bulk requirements such as minimum lot sizes and minimum lot dimensions. The proposed updates are part of ongoing recommendations from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Housing Study to facilitate housing development opportunities. The proposal would allow additional densities in areas near commercial or multifamily districts in R-1 and R-2 Districts. Plan Commission members discussed the proposed updates. Staff will return with additional information with the intention of a public hearing at the November meeting. ACTION Five Year (2026-2030) Capital Improvement Plan Initiator: Tricia Daci, Director of Administration Davi explained the role of Plan Commission in the review of the Capital Improvement Plan and its included projects. Davi and Benson answered questions regarding the included projects. A Motion was made by Schumacher to recommend approval of the Five Year (2026-2030) Capital Improvement Plan to the City Council and  seconded by Giese-Kent. Motion was Passed. ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye – Much, Giese-Kent, Leonhard, Mullen, Schumacher, TerBeest Nay – None Carried. ADJOURN A Motion was made by Craig Much to adjourn at 6:18 p.m. and seconded by Bradley Leonhard and the motion was Passed. Ayes: Much, Mullen, Schumacher, TerBeest, Leonhard Absent: Hans Margaret Hefter City Clerk