PLAN COMMISSION
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · August 10, 2020
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
PLAN COMMISSION MEETING
500 W. Main Street
August 10, 2020, 5:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chris Zellner, Phil Willems, Kristin Runge, Brian Malich, Brad Zeman, Chris Thomas, Brian
Wallace.
Absent: None
Also Present: Kevin Even, Tracy Meinholz, Todd Schmidt, Bryan Kleinmaier, Bill Frederick, Jason
Valerius, Kent Straus, Mike Lawton, Roberta Baumann, Mary Ellen Kearney, Jacob Himmelman, Sam
Kaufman, Mary Heimbecker.
MINUTES
1 July 13, 2020
Motion Willems, second Zeman, to approve the minutes from the July 13, 2020 Plan Commission
meeting as presented. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
NEW BUSINESS
1 Discussion / Action on Moving Forward with Repealing Section 133-16 (Restrictions on
Rezoning for Multifamily Use) in the Village Zoning Code and a Related Amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan Regarding the 75/25 Housing Ratio
After a lengthy discussion of the proposed options, staff directed to draft the changes being
proposed and bring back for consideration.
Brad Zeman left the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
2 Discussion / Action on the Site Plan Approval for the North Ridge Park Shelter, 313 North
Ridge Drive
Motion Wallace, second Willems, to approve the site plan for the North Ridge Park shelter at 313
North Ridge Drive. Motion carried unanimously.
3 Discussion / Action on Amending Section 133-995 Regarding Parking Requirements
Commission members discussed the proposed changes presented by staff. Consensus was to
have staff move forward with the final documents and schedule for public hearing. No formal
action taken.
4 Discussion / Action on Guidance to Village Staff on Possible Amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan Regarding Affordable Housing
Staff presented the potential changes to the Comprehensive Plan and discussed the policy and
procedures for moving forward. The Plan Commission directed staff to proceed with drafting
the proposed language for discussion.
REPORT ON WAUNAKEE/WESTPORT ITEMS FOR ACTION
There is no JPC meeting this month.
ADJOURN
Motion Thomas, second Malich, to adjourn the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted:
Tracy Meinholz, Plan Commission Secretary
Agenda
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
PLAN COMMISSION
**Virtual Meeting Via Zoom Webinar**
August 10, 2020 5:30 PM
Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Please check the posting board
at the Village Hall, 500 W. Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin for the current agenda.
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
This Village of Waunakee Plan Commission Meeting will be held as a live virtual meeting due to
the State of Wisconsin’s Safer At Home Order. The public can participate in one of two ways:
Participate on-line in Zoom webinar by using the link to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83664575258. A computer, tablet, or smart phone will allow
participation.
Call 312-626-6799, and enter Webinar ID: 863-6457-5258. Those requiring toll-free
options are asked to contact Village Hall for details prior to the meeting at
tmeinholz@waunakee.com or (608) 849-5712.
The on-line meeting agenda and all support materials can be found at
https://onbase.waunakee.com/onbaseagendaonline. In addition to the public, all Commission
members and staff will also be participating remotely. An explanation on how the meeting will
be conducted will occur promptly at 5:30 PM. Anyone with questions prior to the meeting may
contact the Village at (608) 849-5712 or tmeinholz@waunakee.com.
PUBLIC SPEAKING INSTRUCTIONS
WRITTEN COMMENTS: You can send comments to the Plan Commission on any matter,
either on or not on the agenda, by emailing tmeinholz@waunakee.com or in writing to
Plan Commission, P.O. Box 100, Waunakee, WI, 53597.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (for items not on the agenda): This agenda item allows those
attending to speak about any item not on the agenda. During this item, those participating
using the zoom system will be instructed to “raise hand” to speak. Those participating by
phone are asked to register to speak by calling (608) 849-5712 prior to the meeting. Each
speaker is limited to one (1) minute. Further details about this item are listed at the end of
the agenda.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Chris Zellner, Phil Willems, Kristin Runge, Brad Zeman, Brian Malich, Chris
Thomas, Brian Wallace
MINUTES
1 July 13, 2020
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
1 Discussion / Action on Moving Forward with Repealing Section 133-16 (Restrictions on
Rezoning for Multifamily Use) in the Village Zoning Code and a Related Amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan Regarding the 75/25 Housing Ratio
2 Discussion / Action on the Site Plan Approval for the North Ridge Park Shelter, 313
North Ridge Drive
3 Discussion / Action on Amending Section 133-995 Regarding Parking Requirements
4 Discussion / Action on Guidance to Village Staff on Possible Amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan Regarding Affordable Housing
UPDATE ON WAUNAKEE/WESTPORT JOINT PLAN COMMISSION ITEMS FOR ACTION
The August 11, 2020 JPC Meeting was cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
ADJOURN
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the
meeting to be in an accessible location or format should contact the municipal clerk at (608) 850-8500, 500 West Main Street, Waunakee,
Wisconsin, at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to
accommodate each request.
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Village Board may attend this meeting. No action will be taken by the Village Board at this meeting.
Next scheduled meeting is September 14, 2020 6:00 PM.
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