PLAN COMMISSION
Regular MeetingWaunakee, WI · June 14, 2021
Minutes
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
SPECIAL PLAN COMMISSION MEETING
**Via Zoom Webinar**
June 14, 2021, 5:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Herzberg called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Gary Herzberg, Phil Willems, Brian Malich, Brad Zeman.
Absent: Chris Zellner, Chris Thomas, Brian Wallace.
Also Present: Todd Schmidt, Bryan Kleinmaier, Jason Valerius, Tracy Meinholz, Scott Black, Mary
Heimbecker, Konner Kearney, Tom Wilson, Doug Pahl, Jessica Vaughn, Roberta Baumann, Wade
Wyse, Kevin Even, Mary Ellen Kearney, Mike Lawton, Don Tierney.
MINUTES
1 May 10, 2021
2 May 17, 2021
Motion Willems, second Zeman, to approve the minutes from the May 10 and May 17, 2021,
Plan Commission meetings. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
OLD BUSINESS
1 Presentation of Proposed Airport Overlay District
MSA consulting planner, Jason Valerius, presented the draft overlay district and answered
questions by PC members. Motion Malich, second Willems to direct staff to proceed with
scheduling this item for public hearing. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
1 Downtown Transition/West Business District Update
Staff updated the PC members on interest received from both developers and existing property
owners looking for direction on the future of development in this area. PC members stated
interest in making this plan a priority. No formal action taken.
NEW BUSINESS
1 Discuss and Take Action on Specific Implementation Plan, Octopi Warehouse, 1130
Uniek Drive
Staff presented SIP for an additional warehouse for Octopi Brewing across from their existing
site at 1131 Uniek Dr. This item was tabled at the last due to last minute submission of updated
plans from the applicant. Staff has reviewed and provided updated review memos. The
submittal does not include approvals for the future wastewater treatment facility or a signage
plan. Those will need to come back to the Plan Commission.
Motion Willems, second Zeman, to approve the SIP for the Octopi Warehouse at 1130 Uniek
Drive subject to all outstanding staff concerns being addressed to the satisfaction of the Village
Administrator including landscaping and an exception to allow up to 14 dock doors plus 2
garage doors contingent upon MLG approval of same. Motion carried.
2 Conceptual Review, Woodland Crest Proposed Amendment to the Approved General
Development Plan for Multi-Family Lots
The development team hosted a neighborhood meeting on May 20 to get feedback on
conceptual plans. Staff invited the development team to share that feedback with Plan
Commission. No action taken.
WAUNAKEE/WESTPORT JOINT PLAN COMMISSION UPATE
1 JPC Packet June 15, 2021
The only agenda item for JPC this month is the Woodland Crest Proposal.
ADJOURN
Motion Zeman, second Willems, to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted:
Tracy Meinholz, Plan Commission Secretary
Agenda
VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE
PLAN COMMISSION
**Virtual Meeting via Zoom Webinar**
June 14, 2021 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/84558327953 . A computer, tablet, or smart phone will allow
participation.
Call 312-626-6799, and enter Webinar ID: 845 5832 7953. 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: This agenda item allows those attending to speak about any item
either on or 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.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Chris Zellner, Phil Willems, Gary Herzberg, Brad Zeman, Brian Malich,
Chris Thomas, Brian Wallace
MINUTES
1 May 10, 2021
2 May 17, 2021 Special Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENTATIONS
1 Presentation of Proposed Airport Overlay District
OLD BUSINESS
1 Downtown Transition/West Business District Update
NEW BUSINESS
1 Discuss and Take Action on Specific Implementation Plan, Octopi Warehouse,
1130 Uniek Drive
2 Conceptual Review, Woodland Crest Proposed Amendment to the Approved
General Development Plan for Multi-Family Lots
WAUNAKEE/WESPORT JOINT PLAN COMMISSION UPDATE
1 JPC Packet June 15, 2021
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 July 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
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