Public Hearing and Plan Commission Committee April 27th, 2026 @ 6pm

The Public Hearing and Plan Commission Committee of the Village of Birchwood will be held on April 27^th, 2026 at 6:00 pm at theBirchwood Village Hall, 101 N Main St, Birchwood, WI 54817

AGENDA

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll call by Clerk:  B. Darkow, P. Parkos, S. Roppe, B. Boatman, and G. Hayes

Public Notice: Posted at the Birchwood Post Office, Village Hall, Pioneer Market & Deli and Village Website

Public Comments – Limit 3 minutes (on agenda items only)

AGENDA ITEMS:

1. Approve current agenda.
2. Call to Order – Public Hearing
3. 2023-2024 Comprehensive Plan Zoning Map Correction
   The correction concerns Parcel ID 29579, located at 102 N Wilson St, which is currently shown as R1 on the Comprehensive Plan map. The adopted 2002 Comprehensive Plan designates the property as C1 (Commercial). The proposed action corrects this mapping error and does not change land use policy or zoning. 
   • Village to preset to public
   • Public Comments on Correction to 2023-2043 Comprehensive Plan Zoning Map
   • Plan Commission discussion and motion to recommend approval or denial of the zoning map correction to the Village Board
4. Conditional Use – 700 N Knapmiller
   (Jeff & Lynn Brewer / Dave Cecil Builders, Inc.)
   Proposed conditional use permit for razing an existing structure and constructing a new singlefamily residence with an attached garage, including review of filling and grading activities subject to Village zoning requirements.
   • Presentation of request by property owner or representative
   • Public comments regarding the conditional use application 
   • Plan Commission discussion and motion to recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the conditional use permit to the Village Board
5. Conditional Use – Birch Lakes RV Park
   (Birch Lakes RV Park – 100 & 102 N Wilson St)
   Proposed conditional use permit amendments related to campground facilities and accessory structures, including screened porches, sheds, and individual fire pits.
   • Owner to present to public his request
   • Public Comments on Conditional Use
   • Plan Commission discussion and motion to recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the conditional use permit amendments to the Village Board
6. Conditional Use – Birch Creek RV Park
   (Birch Creek RV Park – 501 Wise Road)
   Proposed conditional use permit amendments related to campground facilities and accessory structures, including shower house, storage sheds, and screened porch features.
   • Owner to present to public
   • Public Comments on Conditional Use
   • Plan Commission discussion and motion to recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the conditional use permit amendments to the Village Board.
7. Close Public Hearing
8. Call Plan Commission Committee Meeting to order
9. Raze Building – Follow Up
   1. 119 E Park Ave 
   2. 309 W Cedar Ave
10. Vacant Housing Program
    1. Joe Felt request to come before plan commission committee to discuss the vacant building program. The Plan Commission will re-review and discuss the draft vacant building registration ordinance intended to address safety, maintenance, and accountability for vacant buildings. Discussion may include scope, exemptions, fees, and whether to forward a recommendation to the Village Board.
11. Plan Commission Resolution – 281-26 Relating to Animal Feces and Animal Littering
    1. Discussion and recommendation on possible amendment to Animal Waste Ordinance (Sec. 4-123) to determine whether amendments are needed to address waste deposited on public roadways, including waste generated by animal-drawn vehicles. 
12. Adjournment

The meeting is open to the public and is handicapped accessible.
Agendas are posted in three public places which are the Village Hall, Pioneer Market and Deli, and Birchwood United States Postal Service Office notice boards, and on the village website www.birchwoodvillagewi.com to comply with Resolution 175-15.