Planning Commission Meeting 5-2-2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll call

Approval of agenda

Approval of meeting minutes

Open forum

Council update: Road improvements and budget transfers

Council update: Garage size and driveway apron regulations

Council update: Housing first lawsuit

Quick Trip 1187 proposal: Zoning map amendment

Quick Trip 1187 proposal: Preliminary and final plat approval

Quick Trip 1187 proposal: Conditional use permit for motor fuel station

Quick Trip 1187 proposal: Site plan approval

Critical issues: Accessory buildings

Critical issues: Signage

Critical issues: Parking

Critical issues: Landscaping requirements

Areas of Interest (5)

Quick Trip 1187 project returns after 2021 rejection, raising questions on 'highest and best use' of land.
City staff and developer negotiate code variances for signage and accessory buildings to accommodate a new prototype store.
Tensions remain over city code requiring larger garage sizes for homes without basements.
City officials debating the need for a ballot question regarding future improvements and funding.
Concerns over maintaining public infrastructure (Maple Court) vs. private driveway ownership in new commercial developments.

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda as is

Passed3-0

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Not Specified

Approve minutes from April 4th

Passed3-0

Moved by Brown · Seconded by Sarah Van Aston

Notable Quotes (3)

I'm anti-sign and I always will be... it just doesn't look good.
— Sarah Van Aston

SignageDiscussion regarding signage height and quantity for the proposed Quick Trip.

I think the trash enclosure is possible... we'll have an answer before the city council meeting.
— Dean George

Accessory buildingsRegarding integrating accessory structures into the primary building to comply with city code.

The code works well on small projects but not necessarily big projects.
— John

LandscapingExplaining why the current landscaping code results in unrealistic tree requirements for a 10-acre lot.

People (5)

PeterCommissioner

Participated in voting and discussed code requirements for accessory buildings and sign heights.

Darren BrownCommissioner

Participated in voting and discussions regarding project updates.

Sarah Van AstonCommissioner

Raised concerns about aesthetics versus business needs; discussed signage and garage regulations.

JohnCommunity Development Director

Presented the Quick Trip proposal and outlined the four critical issues requiring review.

Dean GeorgeRepresentative

Address: 1626 Oak Street, Lacrosse, WI. Discussed feasibility of building integration for trash/maintenance.

Places Mentioned

Territorial Road at 81Dayton ParkwayInterstate 94Maple Court

Events & Meetings (3)

April 4th: Previous Planning Commission minutes
April 9th: Council meeting update
June Planning Commission Meeting (6:30 PM)

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