Plan & Architectural Review Meeting
Regular MeetingWhitewater, WI · February 9, 2026
Minutes
Plan & Architectural Review Meeting
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Monday, February 09, 2026 - 6:00 PM
MINTUES
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Chairman, Councilmember Neil Hicks
Board Member Tom Miller
Board Member Marjorie Stoneman
Board Member Carol McCormick
Vice Chairman Lynn Binnie
Board Member Sherry Stanek
ABSENT
Board Member Bruce Parker
STAFF
Mason Becker, Community Development Director
Allison Schwark, Zoning Administrator
Llana Dostie, Zoning Specialist
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however,
introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second,
and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting
even if no changes are being made at that meeting.
Motion made by Vice Chairman Binnie, Seconded by Board Member Stanek.
Voting Yea: Chairman, Councilmember Hicks, Board Member Miller, Board Member Stoneman, Board
Member McCormick, Vice Chairman Binnie, Board Member Stanek
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Plan Commission action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become
a part of a future agenda. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time;
however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Council discusses that
particular item.
None
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CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any commission member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
1. Approval of January 12, 2026 Minutes
Motion made by Board Member McCormick, Seconded by Vice Chairman Binnie.
Voting Yea: Chairman, Councilmember Hicks, Board Member Miller, Board Member
Stoneman, Board Member McCormick, Vice Chairman Binnie, Board Member Stanek
PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVIEW AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL
2. Consideration to Approve and Recommend to Common Council a change in the District
Zoning Map to Rezone Parcel #'s 292-0515-3332-002 and 292-0515-3332-003 for
Whitewater Creek Nature Area located at 685 N Fremont St from R-2(One and Two
Family Residence District) to I (Institutional District).
Motion to approve and recommend to Common Council.
Motion made by Board Member Stanek, Seconded by Board Member McCormick.
Voting Yea: Chairman, Councilmember Hicks, Board Member Miller, Board Member
Stoneman, Board Member McCormick, Vice Chairman Binnie, Board Member Stanek
CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS
3. Discussion and possible approval of site plan for the Whitewater Middle School located at
401 S. Elizabeth Street. Tax Parcel #'s /WUP 00215, /WUP 00216 and /WUP 00213A .
Zoning Administrator Schwark presented item to the board.
Board asked questions of Zoning Administrator Schwark
Jim Lundberg from Point of Beginning present to answer board questions.
Motion to approve the plan to including the urban forestry recommendations,
engineering recommendations and planner's recommendations.
Motion made by Board Member Stanek, Seconded by Board Member McCormick.
Voting Yea: Chairman, Councilmember Hicks, Board Member Miller, Board Member
Stoneman, Board Member McCormick, Vice Chairman Binnie, Board Member Stanek
4. Discussion and possible approval of the Site Plan for Whitewater High School located at
534 S Elizabeth Street. Tax Parcel # /WUP 00315A.
Zoning Administrator Schwark presented item to the board.
Motion to approve the plan to including the urban forestry recommendations,
engineering recommendations and planner's recommendations.
Motion made by Board Member Miller, Seconded by Chairman, Councilmember Hicks.
Voting Yea: Chairman, Councilmember Hicks, Board Member Miller, Board Member
Stoneman, Board Member McCormick, Vice Chairman Binnie, Board Member Stanek
5. Discussion and possible recommendation to Common Council the sale of Parcel # 292-
0515-3434-002 located in the Whitewater Business park on Endeavor Drive.
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Community Development Director Becker present item to the Board
Board asked had discussion and asked questions.
Jason Burke of Summerset present to answer questions.
Motion to recommend to Common Council sale of Parcel #292-0515-3434-002 located in
the Whitewater Business Park on Endeavor Drive.
Motion made by Vice Chairman Binnie, Seconded by Board Member McCormick.
Voting Yea: Chairman, Councilmember Hicks, Board Member Miller, Board Member
Stoneman, Board Member McCormick, Vice Chairman Binnie, Board Member Stanek
6. Update presentation by RDG about the Comprehensive Plan.
Charlie Cowell introduced himself provided an update the project just started.
We are working with a work group to introduce ourselves in December our second
meeting is this week.
Whitewaterforward.com is the website.
7. Training presentation for the Plan and Architectural Review Commission presented by
City Attorney.
Attorney Steven Cheeseboro provided an annual training for the board.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
NEXT MEETING DATE MARCH 9, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned ta 7:13 pm.
Agenda
Plan & Architectural Review Meeting
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
*In Person and Virtual
Monday, February 09, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or
telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
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technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a
quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number:
(262) 473-0108.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however,
introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second,
and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting
even if no changes are being made at that meeting.
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
No formal Plan Commission action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become
a part of a future agenda. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time;
however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Council discusses that
particular item.
Plan & Architectural Review Meeting Agenda February 09, 2026 Page 2
CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any commission member requests that an
item be removed for individual consideration.
1. Approval of January 12, 2026 Minutes
PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVIEW AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL
2. Consideration to Approve and Recommend to Common Council a change in the District
Zoning Map to Rezone Parcel #'s 292-0515-3332-002 and 292-0515-3332-003 for
Whitewater Creek Nature Area located at 685 N Fremont St from R-2(One and Two
Family Residence District) to I (Institutional District).
CONSIDERATION/DISCUSSION/REPORTS
3. Discussion and possible approval of site plan for the Whitewater Middle School located at
401 S. Elizabeth Street. Tax Parcel #'s /WUP 00215, /WUP 00216 and /WUP 00213A .
4. Discussion and possible approval of the Site Plan for Whitewater High School located at
534 S Elizabeth Street. Tax Parcel # /WUP 00315A.
5. Discussion and possible recommendation to Common Council the sale of Parcel # 292-
0515-3434-002 located in the Whitewater Business park on Endeavor Drive.
6. Update presentation by RDG about the Comprehensive Plan.
7. Training presentation for the Plan and Architectural Review Commission presented by
City Attorney.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
NEXT MEETING DATE MARCH 9, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Those wishing to
weigh in on any of the above-mentioned agenda items but unable to attend the meeting are asked to
send their comments to:
c/o Community Development
312 W. Whitewater Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
or ldostie@whitewater-wi.gov
A quorum of the Common Council might be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no
formal action will be taken at this meeting by the Common Council.
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