If you have any questions, please call (920) 720-7105 for information. You may also access the staff recommendations at the

town website, www.town-menasha.com. From the main page, click “Meetings,” then “Agendas.” The recommendation is posted

on the website the Thursday or Friday preceding the Plan Commission meeting.

PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of Town Board members or other governmental bodies

may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body other

than the governmental body specifically referred to on the agenda above.

The Commission reserves the right to take up any item on the agenda at any time after the meeting commences.

Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and

services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Town Administration Office at (920) 720-7101.

***TOWN OF MENASHA***

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2015 @ 5:15 PM

MUNICIPAL COMPLEX - 2000 MUNICIPAL DRIVE

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES –March 18, 2015

PRESENTATIONS 1. Town of Menasha Bike & Pedestrian Plan

NEW BUSINESS

1. Resolution of Support for Adoption of the Town of Menasha Bike & Pedestrian Plan

2. CSM - Minimax Storage – 2341 American Dr.

3. Palisades Estates Condo Plat – 2nd

Addendum

4. Winnebago County Town-County Zoning Ordinance Amendment -Various Text

Amendments to A-1 Zoning District

OTHER BUSINESS

1. Incorporation Report

2. Development Activity Report

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Sustainability Committee Meeting Agenda and Report

PUBLIC FORUM: Non-Agendized Town Related Matters Pursuant to WI Statutes 19.83(2) & 19.84(2), the public may present matters; however, they cannot be discussed or

acted upon. Limited to ten minutes - non-repetitive matters.

ADJOURNMENT

***TOWN OF MENASHA***

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 at 5:15 PM

MUNICIPAL COMPLEX - 2000 MUNICIPAL DRIVE

CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Jochman called the Planning Commission meeting of March 18,

2015 to order at 5:15 p.m.

PRESENT: Chairperson: Chair Dennis Jochman

Commissioners: Mr. Kris Koeppe, Mr. Tom Young, Ms. Tracy Romzek, Mr. Aaron

Sabel, Mr. Mark Englebert, Mr. Morris Cox

Staff: George Dearborn, Community Development Director

Ria Hull, Associate Planner

ALSO PRESENT: Town Chairman Dale Youngquist, Town Administrator Jeffrey

Sturgell, Rick Williams, Marie Williams, Gary Zahringer, Louise

Niemuth, John Ross

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC HEARING – Rezoning – Kimberly Clark - Parcel 0080610 – I-2 to I-1

A motion was made by Mr. Koeppe, seconded by Mr. Cox, to open the public hearing for the

rezoning of parcel 0080610 from I-2 to I-1.

The motion carried – 7-0.

Director Dearborn said that Kimberly Clark wants to rezone part of this parcel from I-2 (heavy

industrial) to I-1 (light industrial) so they have more flexibility for commercial uses. He said it complies

with the Future Land Use Map and staff recommends approval.

Rick, 219 Plummer Ave., said that he is not against the rezoning, but he would like to know if anything

is going to be done about the drainage issues on Green Bay Road.

Director Dearborn said that drainage is not a part of this rezoning item, but whenever a project is

proposed, the applicant will be required to address drainage.

Chair Jochman said that drainage is always included as a part of the review process for new

developments.

A motion was made by Mr. Cox, seconded by Mr. Sabel, to close the public hearing for the

rezoning of parcel 0080610 from I-2 to I-1.

The motion carried – 7-0.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Feb. 18, 2015

Plan Commission

March 18, 2015

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A motion was made by Mr. Cox, seconded by Mr. Young, to approve the minutes of February

18, 2015.

The motion carried – 7-0.

NEW BUSINESS

Item 1 - CSM – Kimberly Clark - Parcel 0080610

Director Dearborn said that this CSM is breaking off the area that Kimberly Clark wants to rezone. He

said he would like to add one additional condition to the approval: the existing utility easement needs to

be redesigned to incorporate existing water, sewer and stormwater utilities that are located in the vacated

Plummer Ave.

Mr. Sabel asked how much it needs to be widened.

Director Dearborn said he did not know. He said that we just need full access to all of the utilities.

Mr. Zahringer from Martenson & Eisele said they are working on pinning down the utility locations

now.

Mr. Englebert asked about a drainage review for the CSM.

Director Dearborn said that he has waived that requirement for now because we know that new

development is coming and there will be a drainage review when we do site plan review.

A motion was made by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Koeppe, to approve the CSM for parcel

0080610 with the following conditions:

1. All taxes and assessments shall be paid prior to the Town affixing signatures on the Certified

Survey Map.

2. The existing utility easement needs to be redesigned to incorporate existing water, sewer and

stormwater utilities that are located in the vacated Plummer Ave.

The motion carried – 7-0.

Item 2 - Rezoning – Kimberly Clark - Parcel 0080610 – I-2 to I-1

Director Dearborn said that he has no more to add.

Mr. Young said that it is a desirable change for the neighborhood.

A motion was made by Mr. Englebert, seconded by Mr. Cox, to approve the rezoning of parcel

0080610 from I-2 (heavy industrial) to I-1 (light industrial).

The motion carried – 7-0.

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March 18, 2015

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Item 3 - MS4 Report to Planning Commission functioning as Citizen Advisory Committee

Director Dearborn said that he is required to present this report to the Planning Commission acting as

the Citizen Advisory Committee each year. He gave a presentation of the highlights of the MS4 report.

He said that there were no illicit discharges found in 2014. He said the Town’s current TSS reduction is

35%. He said that the public can find information on what they can do to help stop pollutant runoff on

the Town’s website.

Mr. Koeppe asked if there has been any dredging of ponds to date.

Director Dearborn said not yet.

Chair Jochman asked about future requirements.

Director Dearborn said that we will eventually need to reach a 40% reduction.

Mr. Young asked about the budget.

Director Dearborn said that pond expenditures have been reduced, but we are still paying off debt. He

said we are collecting the same Stormwater Utility fee as last year and will not be raising it any.

Chair Jochman said this goes to the Town Board next.

A motion was made by Mr. Cox, seconded by Mr. Englebert, to accept the MS4 report.

The motion carried - 7-0.

OTHER BUSINESS

Incorporation Report

Director Dearborn went over the informational mailing that was sent out to residents; he reviewed maps

and went over some frequently asked questions.

Chair Jochman said the important thing to remember is that the Village will be incorporating on the west

side first, but then the east side can be attached or consolidated shortly thereafter.

Mr. Sabel said the informational packet was very good.

Chair Jochman said that Administrator Sturgell and town staff did an excellent job putting it together.

Mr. Young asked whether a residence on the east side can be forcibly annexed.

Director Dearborn said not now with the border agreements in place, but without the agreements it could

happen.

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March 18, 2015

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Chair Jochman said that the Town of Harrison has been able to incorporate 90-95% of the Town into the

Village.

Development Activity Report

Director Dearborn said that development values are up, mainly due to single-family residential.

COMMUNICATIONS

Sustainability Committee

Mr. Koeppe said that the committee discussed abiotic oil and participating in Wild Ones Rain Barrel

Workshops. He said that the spring electronics recycling event is April 25th

and that we will be

collecting used clothing for St. Vinny’s and used child’s car seats.

Chair Jochman asked about the community gardens.

Ms. Hull said that they are sold out and there is currently a waiting list. She said that we are looking for

a location on the east side, possibly for next year, for another garden.

PUBLIC FORUM

John Ross asked why the item for 1984 American Drive was pulled. He said he wants to see American

Drive keep moving forward.

Director Dearborn said that it is under shoreland zoning jurisdiction and must go to the County first.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Mr. Koeppe, seconded by Mr. Cox, to adjourn.

The motion carried – 7-0.

5:55 p.m.

Ria Hull,

Recording Secretary

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MEMO Date: April 8, 2015

To: Town Planning Commission Members

From: Ria Hull, Associate Planner

RE: Resolution of Support for Adoption of the Town of Menasha Bike & Pedestrian Plan

The Town of Menasha Board of Supervisors established the Town of Menasha Bicycle & Pedestrian

Task Force on June 24, 2013 and charged them with three objectives:

1) Inventory the current Bike/Pedestrian facilities and uses;

2) Develop recommendations for future Bike/Pedestrian facility locations and types of facilities;

and

3) Apply for “Walking” and “Bicycling” friendly communities status from the respective

national organizations.

To achieve the first two objectives, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Task Force has worked closely with Town

staff, East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, and Town residents to create a Town

Bike & Pedestrian Plan. Mike Patza, from East Central, will be in attendance at this meeting to present

the highlights of the plan to the Commission. I have also attached an Executive Summary to this memo

for your information.

Over the past two weeks, we have presented the plan to the Park Commission and the Sustainability

Committee and we have received letters of support from both. The plan will also be presented to

residents and the Town Board at the Annual meeting on April 21st.

What we are asking for now is that the Planning Commission approve a resolution of support for plan

adoption, which will be forwarded on to the Town Board at their regular April 27th

meeting. The

resolution is attached to this memo.

This Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan, like the Park and Open Space Plan, will be an important supplement to

our Comprehensive Plan, which already emphasizes the importance of bike and pedestrian planning. To

quote one of the transportation objectives in the Comp. Plan, it is important that our community

“provide safe and comfortable pedestrian and bicycle facilities in all areas of the Town, including

residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and institutional areas. All neighborhoods should be

designed to meet the unique needs of pedestrians, bicyclists and automobile travelers.”

Designing a community with bikes and pedestrians in mind increases opportunities for physical activity

and thus, makes for a healthier community; provides a more aesthetically pleasing environment; and

promotes overall quality of life. Quality of life is a very important factor in economic development as it

encourages businesses and residents to locate in a community. It is our goal to make the Town of

Menasha both healthy and economically prosperous.

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Town of Menasha Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Background

The Town of Menasha Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is designed to provide the town with projects, programs, and policies as it continues to enhance the bicycle and pedestrian network and increase opportunities for active transportation and recreation in the community. East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC) granted a Technical Assistance request from the Town of Menasha to facilitate the development of a bicycle and pedestrian plan. The Town of Menasha had not previously completed a bicycle and pedestrian plan, but elements in their latest comprehensive plan identify corridors that are in need of facilities within the town. The purpose of the plan is to further develop a multimodal network by including and connecting to those corridors previously identified in the comprehensive plan. Additionally, connecting to the Fox Cities/Oshkosh Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Network was emphasized throughout the planning process (for additional information on the regional network reference the Appleton Transportation Management Area (TMA) and Oshkosh Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan). The goal of the plan is to provide more active transportation choices and opportunities for recreation within the Town of Menasha with connections to the surrounding communities.

Town of Menasha Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Executive Summary

Investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastruc-

ture create more jobs per million dollars spent than

highway projects. Bicycle and pedestrian projects

produce 9.6-11.4 jobs per million dollars spent

compared to only 7.8 jobs created by road only

projects.

BENEFITS OF BICYCLING AND WALKING

Economic:

In 2010, a study found that bicycle recreation and tourism contribute $924 million annually to Wisconsin’s economy and estimates that “the potential value of health benefits from reducing short car trips and increasing bicycling totaled $409 million”.

Real Estate Values:

Bob McNamara, Senior Policy Representative for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a 1.2 million member professional organization, emphasized the importance of transportation choice at the 2009 National Bike Summit. Realtors sell not just houses, he said, they sell communities. Increasing transportation choice increases livability.

Health:

People living in auto-oriented suburbs drive more, walk less and are more obese than people living in walkable communities. For each hour of driving per day, obesity increases 6%, but walking for transportation reduces the risk of obesity.

Today, approximately one-quarter of health care costs in the U.S. are attributable to obesity and health care costs for childhood obesity are estimated at approximately $14 billion per year.

Obesity is so prevalent in today’s children, that this may be the first generation of children in over 200 years that may not outlive their parents.

Environmental/Congestion Management:

Returning to 1969 levels of walking and bicycling to school would save 3.2 billion vehicle miles, 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide and 89,000 tons of other pollutants equal to keeping more than 250,000 cars off the road for a year.

In urban areas, where cars and bicyclists travel at similar speeds, bike lanes can accommodate 7 to 12 times as many people per meter of lane per hour than car lanes and bicycles cause less wear on the payment.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety:

Pedestrians are twice as likely to be struck by a vehicle in locations without a sidewalk.

Seniors are the most vulnerable bicyclists and pedestrians. Adults over 65 make up 10% of walking trips, yet comprise 19% of pedestrian fatalities and make up 6% of bicycling trips, yet account for 10% of bicycle fatalities.

CB Trail

Trestle Trail Bridge

Town of Menasha Bicycle and Pedestrian

Recommended Facilities (Not a Complete List)

Irish Road: From County Road BB to County

Road II

East Shady Lane: From Irish Road to Clayton

Avenue

County Highway II/Winchester Road: From

Lake Street to Spring Road Elementary School

Cold Spring Road: From Jacobsen Road to

Winchester Road

Jacobsen Road: From the Friendship State

Trail to Irish Road

Butte des Morts Beach Road: From the

Friendship State Trail to County Road BB (alternative to Stroebe Road to Northern Road)

Clayton Avenue: From County Road BB to

County Road II

Lakeshore Drive: From Olde Midway Road to

Palisades Lane

Manitowoc Road: From Oneida Street to

Melissa Street

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Miron Bridge Connecting the Town of

Menasha & the City of Menasha

Town of Menasha Existing Bicycle Facility Miles

Community Population Bike

Racks

Bike Lanes (Miles)

x 2

Off-Road Paved (Miles)

Off Road Not

Paved (Miles)

Total Bicycle Facility (Miles)

Miles Per

1000 Capita

Town of Menasha

18,498 21 1.04 16.35 1.66 19.05 1.03

City of Menasha

17,353 19 2.84 3.79 0 6.63 0.38

City of Neenah

25,501 26 20.02 16.57 0.25 36.84 1.44

Community Population

Off-Road Paved (Miles)

Off Road Not

Paved (Miles)

Sidewalks (Miles)

Total Miles of Pedestrian

Facilities

Miles Per

1000 Capita

Town of Menasha

18,498 16.35 1.66 3.26 21.27 1.15

City of Menasha

17,353 3.79 0 89.52 93.31 5.38

City of Neenah

25,501 16.57 0.25 153.34 170.16 6.67

Town of Menasha Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Goals

Goal 1 – Education Increase public and political awareness of the need for and benefits of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and a well-connected bicycle and pedestrian network.

Goal 2 – Encouragement Encourage more residents to walk and/or bike as a means to reduce dependence on automobiles, conserve resources, and increase physical activity.

Goal 3 – Enforcement Improve safety, reduce conflicts and build awareness and respect between motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians by improving enforcement of bicycle and pedestrian laws.

Goal 4 – Engineering Improve the bicycle and pedestrian facility connections to destinations within the Town of Menasha and to surrounding communities.

Goal 5 – Evaluation Establish criteria to evaluate the education, encouragement, enforcement and engineering components of existing and future bicycle and pedestrian programs and facilities.

Town of Menasha Existing Pedestrian Facility Miles

Prepared April, 2015 by:

RES #150427- ADOPTION OF TOWN OF MENASHA BIKE & PEDESTRIAN PLAN

WHEREAS, the Town of Menasha Board of Supervisors established the Town of Menasha Bicycle &

Pedestrian Task Force on June 24, 2013 with Resolution #130624-6 and charged them with three

objectives:

1) Inventory the current Bike/Pedestrian facilities and uses;

2) Develop recommendations for future Bike/Pedestrian facility locations and types of

facilities; and

3) Apply for “Walking” and “Bicycling” friendly communities status from the respective

national organizations; and

WHEREAS, to achieve the first two objectives, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Task Force has worked closely

with Town staff, East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, and Town residents to create a

Town Bike & Pedestrian Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Menasha Comprehensive Plan adopted on August 25, 2003 includes many

objectives that support bike and pedestrian planning, such as Transportation objective “f:”

“Provide safe and comfortable pedestrian and bicycle facilities in all areas of the Town,

including residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and institutional areas. All

neighborhoods should be designed to meet the unique needs of pedestrians, bicyclists and

automobile travelers;” and

WHEREAS, the Town Park Commission and Town Sustainability Committee have written letters in

support of adoption of the Town Bike & Pedestrian Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Town Planning Commission has reviewed the plan and recommended adoption:

Planning Commission: Aye Nay Excused Abstain

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town of Menasha Board of Supervisors that the Town

of Menasha Bike & Pedestrian Plan be adopted to guide future bike and pedestrian planning within the

Town of Menasha.

Adopted this 27th day of April, 2015

Requested by: George Dearborn, Director of Community Development

Submitted by: Dale Youngquist, Town Chairman

Dale Youngquist, Town Chairman

Attest: Karen Backman, Town Clerk

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MEMO Date: April 8, 2015

To: Town Planning Commission Members

From: Community Development Department Staff

RE: New Business Item 2 - CSM – 2341 American Dr.

Overview

The applicant, Joel Johnson of Minimax Storage, is requesting approval of a CSM to change the configuration

of two lots between American Dr. and Holly Road. The owner of Minimax is purchasing property to the north

and combining it with his lot. The current lot configuration is below in yellow and the red line is approximately

where the new lot split will be; the CSM showing the change is on the following page with the new lot line also

highlighted in red.

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Staff Recommendation

Staff finds that this CSM complies with the Town of Menasha’s Chapter 6 Land Division Ordinance and recommends

approval with the following condition:

1. All taxes and assessments shall be paid prior to the Town affixing signatures on the Certified Survey Map.

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MEMO Date: April 7, 2015

To: Town Planning Commission Members

From: Community Development Department Staff

RE: New Business Item 3 – Palisades Estates Condo Plat – 2nd

Addendum

Overview

Bill Degeneffe, owner of Palisades Properties, is requesting approval for a 2nd

Addendum to Palisades

Estates. The current layout is below. The lots on the north side of Stanton Circle (the four four-plexes,

equaling 16 units) are the ones undergoing a revision. Mr. Degeneffe is requesting a change to seven

duplexes and one single-family condo, for a total of 15 units (see next page for the proposed revision

circled in red).

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The reason for the change is that end units are more desirable and saleable than interior units, which

must be sold at a discount. This makes a duplex more financially advantageous than a four-plex.

Back in March of 2014, the Planning Commission approved the 1st Addendum to Palisades Estates,

which revised the layout of the condos on the west side of O’Connor Way. Mr. Degeneffe has yet to

record the condo declaration for this 1st Addendum with the County. This really should be done before,

or in conjunction with, the recording of the 2nd

Addendum.

Staff Recommendation

Staff finds that this condominium plat revision for Palisades Estates complies with the Town of Menasha’s

Chapter 6 Land Division Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan and recommends approval with the following

conditions:

1. All taxes and assessments shall be paid prior to the Town affixing signatures on the condo plat for the

2nd

Addendum to Palisades Estates.

2. The declaration for the 1st Addendum to Palisades Estates shall be recorded with the County prior to,

or in conjunction with, the declaration for the 2nd

Addendum.

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MEMO Date: April 7, 2015

To: Town Planning Commission Members

From: Community Development Department Staff

RE: Winnebago County Town/County Zoning Ordinance Amendments

Overview

Although we now have a Town Zoning Ordinance, the Town still needs to review amendments to the

Town/County Zoning Ordinance as it does affect shoreland areas. County Zoning amendments require a

majority approval of the Town's within the County. This proposed amendment does not have any effect

on the Town as it applies to the A-1 Agribusiness Zoning District. The Town does not have any

property zoned A-1 in the Town. The changes are apparently to further protect this zoning district for

the purpose it is intended. Some of the proposed changes seem unnecessary, such as the requirements to

issue conditional use permits for community gardens and recreational trails, but it would provide

additional protection of land which is intended for agricultural production. A copy of the proposed

Town/County Zoning Ordinance is attached for your review.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommend that the Planning Commission recommend approval of these changes to the Town

Board.