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Townsend planners recommend conditional use permit for Powers Service Center’s overflow boat storage on Highway 32
Summary
The Townsend planning commission on April 3 recommended the Oconto County Board of Adjustment approve a conditional use permit for Powers Service Center to use a two-acre commercial lot at 17833 State Highway 32 for overflow boat storage, with conditions that future building designs require town approval; applicant cited a deed restriction barring gas stations or EV charging.
The Town of Townsend Comprehensive Planning Commission recommended April 3 that the Oconto County Board of Adjustment approve a conditional use permit for Powers Service Center’s proposed overflow boat storage on a two-acre General Commercial parcel at the corner of County Highway 5 and State Highway 32.
Applicant representative Vickie Aderholdt told the commission the site would be used for overflow boat storage behind a 6-foot cyclone fence, with gravel surfacing and access from Fernwood Drive; the property’s septic and drain field are located in the rear corner. Aderholdt said the extra storage is intended to ease seasonal labor and handling when boats are moved in the spring.
Commissioner Ken Schwebke asked whether the applicant planned a new showroom or shop on the lot; Aderholdt said her goal is to retire and she expects the additional storage to reduce seasonal work, not immediately to support a new facility. Commissioners and staff discussed sight-line and parking issues along State Highway 32 and suggested the town add recommended conditions for the county to consider, including that any current or future property owner must return to the Town of Townsend Planning & Zoning Board for approval of any proposed future building designs.
Aderholdt also reported that Krist Oil has a deed restriction on the parcel prohibiting a gas station or electric vehicle charging stations; the minutes record that she had tried to contact an adjoining property owner (Cedar Lodge) about the proposal but had not reached them. During public comment Aderholdt asked whether parking on the west side of Highway 32 could be limited during special events because of sight restrictions for residences on that side of the road.
Dan DeMoulin moved to recommend the conditional use permit; Ken Schwebke seconded and the motion passed. The commission’s recommendation, including suggested conditions, was forwarded to the Oconto County Board of Adjustment for final action.
