Plan commission defers action on County M CSM and rezoning; calls for town review and comp‑plan alignment

The Plan Commission reviewed a two‑lot certified survey map and rezoning application for a parcel on the north side of County Highway M, west of the Summit Credit Union, and deferred action pending the Town of Westport's planning commission input and additional consistency review.

Nut graf: staff noted the site sits in the village's extraterritorial zoning area but outside the joint planning area; the village comprehensive plan designates the parcel as parks/open space or environmental corridor. The applicant proposed a rezoning of a smaller lot to C‑2 (general commercial) while retaining the adjacent outlot as conservancy to preserve wetlands. Planning staff cautioned that a C‑2 rezoning could allow multiple auto‑oriented uses by right at an intersection that is not signalized, and urged more detail on the intended user and a town planning commission recommendation.

Commissioners agreed it was premature to recommend village action before the town completed its review; staff said the Town of Westport plan commission was due to meet and would likely discuss the matter. Commissioners directed staff to return the application with town comments and a demonstration of comp‑plan consistency or a comp‑plan amendment request.

Ending: the commission deferred action and instructed staff to coordinate with the town and return with further analysis of comprehensive plan alignment and a clearer description of the proposed use before any village board action is recommended.