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Holland plan commission recommends two land divisions, extends a special exception and hears noise complaints
Summary
The commission recommended Town Board approval of two land divisions, approved a one‑year extension for a special exception at N2417 Cardinal Lane, reviewed a conditional use permit with no changes, discussed possible road‑frontage code changes and heard residents’ complaints about loud music at W1841 Cole Road.
The Town of Holland Plan Commission on Aug. 4 recommended the Town Board approve two property division requests and took several administrative actions, while also hearing public concerns about noise and potential future zoning changes.
The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a minor land division and rezonings for parcel 59006067368 on County Road KW (applicant Mary Prinsen) to create a 3.03‑acre A‑1‑S parcel and a 24.22‑acre A‑PR parcel, contingent on village and county approvals. It also recommended approval of a major land division for parcel 59006076382 on Hawe Road (applicant Mark DeMaster) to create three 5.227‑acre parcels, contingent on a signed, recordable certified survey map, full legal descriptions and municipal/county approvals.
Separately, the commission approved a one‑year extension to March 7, 2026, of condition 1c of the special exception issued March 7, 2022 for David and Arnita Plekenpol at N2417 Cardinal Lane to complete a proposed addition with a 10‑foot setback. Motion to approve the extension was made by David Mueller and seconded by Bryan Kaiser and carried by unanimous roll call vote.
The commission reviewed a conditional use permit for Jeffrey Freund at W1841 Cole Road (parcel 59006076491) and reached consensus that no updates or changes were required.
In ongoing business, commissioners discussed a potential amendment to reduce road‑frontage requirements in transitional and A‑5 districts (currently 225 feet) to perhaps 125–150 feet to facilitate development. Jack Stokdyk spoke in favor of reducing the frontage requirement, but the commission reached consensus not to pursue the change at this time. Matt Teunissen expressed interest in prioritizing conditional zoning in future amendments.
During public input, resident Jim TeBeest reported loud live music from W1841 Cole Road that he said could be heard "up to three quarters of a mile away until midnight" on a recent weekend; Mark DeMaster confirmed hearing noise on a few occasions. Commissioner Scott Siemon suggested a future noise ordinance could include quiet hours. Chair Huenink invited residents to submit written suggestions for ordinance changes and reminded the public the September meeting is scheduled for Sept. 3, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
