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Suamico trustees approve concept to accept Wisteria Circle right-of-way and amend 4 Way Bar development agreement
Summary
The Village of Suamico board voted to approve the concept of accepting a roadway and right-of-way dedication from the Wisteria Circle HOA and unanimously approved a first amendment to a 2017 development agreement for 4 Way Bar LLC that allows a deck encroachment in exchange for replacement accessible parking and a motorcycle space, both steps to be finalized with written agreements.
The Village of Suamico board voted to advance two development items after discussion and public comment.
Trustees approved, by voice vote, the concept of accepting the roadway and right-of-way improvements offered by the Wisteria Circle homeowners association, a preliminary step before the village incurs attorney fees to amend plats and declarations. An unidentified staff member asked the board to be "on board with the concept of the dedication" before staff and the HOA spend money on formal documents. Trustee Romas moved to accept the concept; Trustee Andrews seconded the motion. The chair called the vote and the motion "carried seven-zero."
Resident Jim Botts, who identified himself during public comment, endorsed the development and provided local context, saying a recent two-bedroom condo "was sold in 1 day for 445,000." He also said local street tax revenue in nearby subdivisions is about "$55 a foot" while in the subject area it ranges "75 to 117 per foot," figures he said reflect higher tax generation per foot of roadway in that area. Those numbers were presented as his observations and were not independently verified or challenged during the meeting.
Separately, Administrator Kaker introduced Item C, an amendment to the village's April 2017 development agreement with 4 Way Bar LLC related to TID number 2. Kaker said the developer requested permission to extend its premises with a deck that would encroach on the public parking easement and would remove an existing motorcycle parking area and three handicap stalls. The amendment drafted by the village attorney would allow the deck to be built provided the developer stripes three new handicap stalls and a motorcycle area at the developer's expense. Kaker also noted a separate agreement with Station 1 Brewery will also be required and will be placed on a future agenda.
Trustee McKeefrey moved to approve the first amendment to the TID 2 development agreement for 4 Way Bar LLC; Trustee Andrews seconded. A roll-call vote recorded each trustee as "Aye," and the chair stated, "Motion carries unanimously 7 to 0." The amendment's terms will be included in the written agreement returned to the board for final execution.
Board members also discussed governance topics for future agendas, including the timing for comprehensive plan work (noted in discussion as 2026), the need to define R1/R2/R3 zoning categories before adopting code changes, and a proposal to set aside five minutes at alternate meetings for open budgeting and levy-limit discussions. Trustees stressed that planning and zoning will prepare definitions before the items return to the board.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed by voice vote.
