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Planning roundup: lighting complaint, CUP amendment direction, and major‑division proposal
Summary
The Plan Commission discussed an exterior lighting complaint where WisDOT recommended shielding, asked a new owner to submit a minor amendment to a business CUP rather than revoke it, and heard a proposal to split a parcel into three lots with potential waiver requests; the town will research conditional zoning and possible chicken rules.
At its April 7 meeting, the Town of Holland Plan Commission addressed several non‑voting planning items, including an exterior lighting complaint, guidance for a conditional use permit (CUP) after a property sale, and a proposed major land division.
On a lighting complaint at a property with a business CUP at W2730 County Road A South, a Wisconsin Department of Transportation representative photographed the nighttime exterior lighting and recommended measures such as installing shields or lowering output. The property owner has made changes; one neighbor said the lights are improved while another will report back to the town. Commissioner Craig Droppers urged further reduction of light impacts by installing shielding. Chair David Huenink said the town expects to begin drafting a lighting ordinance in the future.
Regarding a business conditional use permit at N384 County Road LL, the commission reached consensus that the new owner, Dan Mueller, should submit an application for a minor amendment to the existing business CUP based on information he provided at the meeting; the commission did not recommend revocation.
Mark DeMaster presented a proposal to divide parcel 59006076382 into three parcels, which would require a major land‑division application. The commission discussed the possibility of recommending waivers for certain application materials (for example, a topographical map or development agreement) at a future meeting but noted no waiver decisions have been made and preparing a certified survey map now could be premature.
Staff also reported that required CUP amendment documents and payment had been received from Kevin and Jessica Claerbaut for parcels on Smies Road and that further research on conditional zoning is needed. Chair Huenink noted the state legislature is considering permitting up to four chickens on residential properties and suggested the town may want to draft an ordinance on that subject.
No formal votes were taken on these items; the commission offered direction to staff and applicants for follow‑up.
