Andrea White

The committee held an overview of the Extraterritorial Zoning (ETZ) process, clarifying that it is a joint committee intended to manage growth and prevent incompatible land uses rather than an annexation initiative. The committee discussed the existing Walworth County zoning map and noted that the city will act to preserve farmland tax credits for eligible properties. Additionally, an update was provided on recent zoning requests handled by the interim zoning administrator.

The meeting served as an informational session regarding the establishment of the Joint Extraterritorial Zoning Committee. Key discussion topics included the committee's operational logistics, the purpose and application of extraterritorial zoning in Wisconsin, the interim zoning freeze process, and the roles and responsibilities of the city and town representatives. Additionally, a timeline for future meetings and the public participation process was outlined. Concerns regarding permit processing for minor property adjustments were addressed, clarifying that non-zoning related permits may proceed through established procedures.

The council received a presentation from Walworth County representatives regarding a flag and proclamation for America's 250th anniversary. Additionally, the meeting featured a presentation from TDS Telecom representatives regarding a proposed fiber optic internet expansion project within the city, including details on construction methods, community benefits, and the company's deployment strategy.

The meeting included the approval of the minutes from the February 2nd, 2026 session and notification that the April Plan Commission meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, April 9th due to an election. Key discussion items involved public hearings and possible recommendations for conditional use permit amendments. The first item concerned Dax Connley for Delivan Holdings at 2135 East Geneva Street, seeking to amend a CUP to allow multi-tenant building use including indoor sales or service and office land uses; this was recommended for approval. The second item addressed Quick Trip, Inc. (Adam Schwarz) at 408 South Wright Street, requesting an amendment to add EV charging stations, which staff recommended approving contingent upon adding four new parking spaces and meeting specific conditions regarding landscaping and stop signs. The final substantive agenda item involved Robert Kohler for Bank First at 1704 East Geneva Street, seeking a conditional use permit amendment to allow for a bank with a drive-thru; staff recommended approval subject to several conditions, including future submission of a Planned Infill Development (PIP) request. A final item regarding Legacy Autos (Alexis Verdusco) at 1333 Rine Street sought to amend a permit to allow car sales, requiring paving of the outdoor display area and maintaining landscaping screens for a neighboring residential property.

The meeting included a discussion regarding the proposed ordinance amendment concerning single-family to multifamily home ratios. A public hearing was held regarding a conditional use permit request at 518 Borg Road to allow for second-floor commercial apartment land use in the business local zoning district; the commission ultimately voted to postpone indefinitely consideration of this item due to concurrent council action. A second public hearing addressed a request for a conditional use permit at 2101 East Geneva Street for in-vehicle sales or service land use (Mr. Splash Car Wash). The applicant detailed revisions made to the site plans concerning light levels, awnings, truck turning movements, and landscaping. Discussions also covered traffic flow, the operation of the automated car wash, and water reclamation system details, including water savings and solids management. A citizen raised concerns regarding traffic congestion on the service drive turning off Highway 50.