TGWN OF OCONOMOWOC

                                                  PLAN COMMISSION

                                                     JUNE 16, 2008

 

                                                           DRAFT

 

Present:  Chairman Kenneth Runyard, Commissioners Robert Peregrine, Richard

               Garvey, James Navin, approximately 5 citizens

Absent: Richard Heinrich and Jeff Herrmann

 

Chairman Runyard called the meeting to order.

 

                                                         AGENDA

 

1.      Approve minutes for June 2nd and June 12th, 2008 Plan Commission Meeting

 

Peregrine moved to approve the minutes as printed.  Seconded by Navin.  Carried unanimously.

 

2.      Public Comments

 

Mark May:  Re Item #4.  He is opposed to the Doggie Day Care Center.  He had submitted a letter against this two years ago.  He stated that this is a quiet area; there is a new clothing outlet across the street and barking dogs would have a negative impact.  Across the street is Ixonia, a residential area, who should have a say in this.  Schwefels Restaurant is there.  This is not the place for a doggie day care.  This is just not the right place.

 

Bob Thelen:  He is next door.  He has mixed emotions although he is concerned about the barking.  .

 

3.      Peter & Tina Hansen: - Reconsideration of Fence Variance/Wisconsin Ave/

                                                Oconomowoc

 

      Peter Hansen appeared with Carlene Schwartz, who represented Tina Hansen, who

      was out of town on business.  She produced pictures of other fences over 4 ft high in

      the immediate area and stated that the proposed fence would be 88 ft long, 8 ft high,

      and the Plan Commission could select the material.  The cost of the trees, as the Plan

      Commission had formerly recommended would be prohibitive.  Smoke comes in

      from a neighbor’s burning barrel and the Hansens have a large German Shepherd

      dog. The Hansens yard is up against the railroad track and Hwy 16, so it is not in a

      protected area.  Carlene stated that the Hansens would be amenable to having a

      restriction placed stating that they would have to keep up the fence or that it would

      have to be removed if they should move.

 

       Peregrine stated it was still the feeling of the Plan Commission that arbor vitae

      could be used to screen their property and moved that the request for reconsideration           be denied based on the reasons given at the previous hearing and the comments tonight                          Seconded by Navin.  Carried unanimously.

 

4.      Mike Herro – Consideration of Request for Unspecified Conditional Use Status

                                For a Doggy Day Care/Industrial Rd.

 

In 2006 there was a request for a doggy day care from Central Bark.  It was approved by the Plan Commission, but denied by the County because they could not meet the requirements for a kennel license, which Mike Herro states the County realizes their requirements are antiquated.  Mike has had inquiries from two doggie day cares that have run into barriers at the County.  The County suggests trying for unspecified use.                               

The County wants a clear definition between doggie day care and kennel.  Mike would like some direction as to what to advise those who want to put a doggie day care center in his industrial area.  He feels an industrial setting would be appropriate.  Possibilities would be not having access to the outside for the dogs, having slats on the road side of the building so that dogs could not see cars and not having dogs that were disruptive. 

 

Peregrine stated that he tends to be in favor of restrictions for the operation, but the Plan Commission is not prepared to state what these restrictions may be at this time.  The Plan Commission does not take action until there is a user.  The Plan Commission would be amenable to looking at a detailed proposal from a prospective tenant and then decide on restrictions.  Mike suggested that the Plan Commission visit the facility in North Lake.

 

5.      Adjourn

 

Peregrine moved to adjourn.  Seconded by Navin.  Carried unanimously.  Adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Betty Callen, Recording Secretary