Town of Springfield

The agenda includes consideration of a driveway permit application for Whippoorwill Rd and a holding tank permit request for Breunig Forward LLC. Key planning commission recommendations to be discussed involve a residential rezone at Harmony Pond, a zoning complaint regarding outside storage, and subdivision lot divisions. Additional items include a proposal for building inspector services, old business regarding property blight at County Hwy. K and 2026 road projects, as well as various committee, road patrolman, and clerk/treasurer reports.

Key discussions included the swearing in of a new Supervisor and a request in memory of a former supervisor to install playground equipment in Pape Park, requiring coordination with WisDOT. The Plan Commission's recommendations were approved, involving a residential rezone and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an accessory building with plumbing, and the approval of a CSM lot line adjustment and rezone for properties on Highway 19. Changes to Board Representative committee assignments were approved, and an update on potential new building inspector services from GEC was provided. Old business involved following up with the circuit court regarding a lien removal after a blight property balance was paid. Committee reports covered the Middleton Fire District and Waunakee's plans for a new fire station. Finally, the board approved the payment of bills presented.

The meeting included confirmation of postings for open meeting laws and detailed discussions on several old business items. Key actions involved approving a residential rezone from RH-1 to SFR and approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with specific stipulations regarding personnel count and business operation containment for the accessory building at 7401 Mildred Ct. The commission also approved a lot line adjustment and rezone from Legacy to SFR zoning for parcels at 7222 and 7252 Highway 19. Updates were provided regarding a required new application for a cell tower rezone at 6207 Barman Rd, and the town-wide blanket rezone was noted.

Key discussions included an update from Associated Appraisal regarding the 2025 reassessment and plans for future work, including Open Book and Board of Review scheduling. The Board appointed Ashley Ballweg to fill the vacancy created by the death of Supervisor Arthur Meinholz for the remainder of the term and subsequently nominated her to the April ballot for the Supervisor III office. The Board also authorized banking access and issued a credit card for the new Deputy Clerk Treasurer, Lori Eckes, and appointed her as a 2026-27 election inspector. Old business addressed the status of blight properties at 7097 & 7166 County Hwy. K. Committee reports mentioned updates on intergovernmental agreements concerning EMS and potential service buying arrangements with other departments. The Road Patrolman reported preliminary estimates for chip sealing, ditching, and crack filling projects. Finally, outstanding bills were approved for payment.

The meeting involved public hearings concerning a lot line adjustment and rezone request for properties at 7222 & 7252 Hwy. 19, which involved discussions about an accessory building becoming non-conforming and easement clarification regarding ingress/egress and septic lines. A second public hearing addressed a rezone and conditional use permit update for a cell tower at 6207 Barman Rd., though no applicant representative was present. The Commission tabled the highway 19 application pending easement clarification and subsequently denied the cell tower application. A lot line adjustment for 7401 Mildred Ct. was approved. Old business included deferring discussion on a residential rezone and conditional use permit for an accessory building at 7401 Mildred Ct. to explore Rural Based Business zoning. The Legacy Acres 22-lot preliminary plat and associated rezones were approved with modifications regarding site layout, road width, stormwater management, blasting notifications, and shared driveways. The Commission also decided to contact the Town of Blue Mounds and invite CARPC to discuss options for a Town Wide Blanket Rezone.