Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE PLAN COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 11, 2024 Call to Order The Plan Commission meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Vanden Berg Roll Call PRESENT: President Vanden Berg Jim Moes Bill Van Berkel Larry Van Lankvelt Tom Lonsway Kent Taylor EXCUSED: Todd Verboomen STAFF PRESENT: Dave Kittel, Beau Bernhoft Public Appearance for Items Not on the Agenda None Approval of Minutes from the Plan Commission Meeting of February 12, 2024 Moved by Commissioner Van Berkel, seconded by Commissioner Van Lankvelt to approve the Plan Commission Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2024. All Ayes – Motion Carried Discussion/Action – Driveway Width 911 Evergreen Drive Director Kittel presented a request to have a driveway over 35ft on Evergreen Drive on a commercial property. The property owners are requesting a driveway that is 45 feet wide, accounting for existing traffic. Staff have reviewed and have no safety concerns and recommends approval. Mr. Moes suggested approving with the driveway moving three feet to the west away from neighbor’s lot lines and cut down the radius. Moved by Commissioner Moes, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to approve with the driveway moving three feet to the west. All Ayes – Motion Carried Discussion/Recommendation – Eliminating Micro Loan Program Director Kittel discussed the Micro Loan Program history. It has only been used a handful of times, primarily by one business. The process is lengthy and complicated, many business owners did not see this program as a benefit due in part to all the restrictions. Due to low usage and administrative burden on staff, staff are looking to eliminate program to free up money for other economic development potential. Staff are looking for plan commission to make a recommendation to Village Board to move forward with eliminating program and putting funds into other economic development usage. Moved by Commissioner Lonsway, Seconded by Commissioner Moes to recommend eliminating the Micro Loan Program to the Village Board All Ayes – Motion Carried Discussion – Section 8 Update Director Kittel presented the second portion of section 8 for review. Changes are included in the packet for review. Many of the changes simplify the ordinance. Items for Future Agenda Adjournment Moved by Commissioner Van Lankvelt seconded by Commissioner Van Berkel to Adjourn Plan Commission Meeting at 6:08 PM All Ayes – Motion Carried VILLAGE OF LITTLE CHUTE By: ___________________________________ Michael Vanden Berg, Village President Attest: Laurie Decker, Village Clerk