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City of Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes

Plan Commission

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

6:00 PM

Council Chambers. Meeting also available via

Zoom remote conferencing software.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Acting Chairman D. Diedrich called the meeting of the City Plan Commission to

order at 6:00PM.

II. ROLL CALL

5 - Greg Jagemann, Dan Koski, Dave Diedrich, Dennis Steinbrenner and Bill Nichols

3 - Mayor Nickels, Daniel Hornung and Jim Brey

Present:

Absent:

Staff Present: Paul Braun, Jen Bartz

Other Present: Jeff Korinek, Brian Bruns, Donna Bruns, Tim Boldt, John Richart, Steven Swetlik,

Suzie Schrank

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

25-0149

Approval of Minutes of the January 22, 2025 Plan Commission meeting.

Moved by Steinbrenner, seconded by Koski, that the January 22, 2025 Minutes be

approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner and

Nichols

IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS

25-0152

PC 6-2025: St. Francis of Assisi Parish; Request for a Conditional Use

Permit for the Establishment of a Church and Accessory Office and

Gathering Space located 1418 Grand Avenue. (Parcel # 355-056-001)

P. Braun reviewed the location of the request. He added that St. Francis

Assisi razed the school building and will be constructing a gathering center.

He added that no records of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) were found

for the church or former school so the uses were considered legal

non-conforming uses. With the proposal to construct the new office and

hospitality building a CUP was requested to bring the uses and buildings

into conformance with the zoning code.He stated that a mailing was sent to

adjacent and abutting neighbors and no comments were received.

Acting Chairman D. Diedrich opened the public hearing. There were no

comments.

P. Braun read his recommendation to approve the request.

Moved by Nichols, seconded by Koski, that this Request for a Conditional Use

Permit for the Establishment of a Church and Accessory Office and Gathering

Space be approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Aye:

Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner and

Nichols

25-0153

PC 7-2025: Gritty Lane Antique Mall / Northland Associates, LLC; Request

for a Conditional Use Permit for the Temporary Sale of Outdoor

Merchandise; 3310 Calumet Avenue. (Parcel # 725-000-090)

P. Braun reviewed the request to have a CUP issued for the temporary

sales of merchandise for up to 8 dates during the summer. He stated that a

mailing was sent to adjacent and abutting neighbors and that no comments

were received.

Acting Chairman D. Diedrich opened the public hearing. There were no

comments.

P. Braun read his recommendation to approve the request.

Moved by Nichols, seconded by Koski, that the Request for a Conditional Use

Permit for the Temporary Sale of Outdoor Merchandise be approved and referred

to council. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner and

Nichols

25-0154

PC 8-2025: City of Manitowoc; City-Initiated Zone Change from B-3

General Business to R-4 Single and Two Family Residential and R-6

Multiple Family located at 700 E. Magnolia Avenue and 828 Memorial

Drive (Parcel #’s 330-008-152 & 520-031-070)

Paul reviewed the location and explained that the rezoned areas will enable

the redevelopment of the former malls into single and multiple family

residential uses. He added that the lots abutting the west side of Memorial

Drive will remain B-3 General Business to allow for retail, office and

commercial uses. He stated that notices were sent to property owners

within 200' and that no comments were received

D. Koski asked if the proposed zoning is more restrictive. P. Braun

confirmed that it only allows residential

Acting Chairman D. Diedrich opened the public hearing. There were no

comments.

P. Braun read his recommendation to approve the request.

Moved by Steinbrenner, seconded by Jagemann, that this Action Item be

approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner and

Nichols

25-0150

PC 4-2025: Restoration Recovery LLC; Request for a Conditional Use

Permit for the Establishment of a Transitional Housing Use located at 1201

S 10th Street (Parcel # 000-317-021)

P. Braun provided an overview of the location and request. He added the

Restoration Recovery is requesting a conditional Use permit to operate

transitional housing for men who are transitioning from drug and/or alcohol

treatment for up to 16 individuals. He added that Police, Fire, and Building

Inspection departments were contacted and there were no concerns with

the use continuing.

He added that recovery homes are not regulated like Community Based

Residential Facilities (CBRF). State registry is only needed if location will

accept monies from state or federal agencies. He state he spoke with

representatives from DHS and no further licensing is required.

P. Braun added that notices were sent to adjacent and abutting neighbors

and that one individual provided comments and had questions. He further

reviewed §62.23(7)(de) regarding conditional use permits.

D. Steinbrenner clarified that a conditional use permit cannot be denied

per state statute. P. Braun confirmed and added that only reasonable

conditions can be attached to the permit.

P. Braun stated the item will be moved to April 21 Council meeting as

applicant is not available in March.

Acting Chairman D. Diedrich opened the public hearing.

Donna Bruns, 1225 S 7th Street: Stated she is a supporter of recovery, but

not this business as she has had encounters with residents that were not

positive. She added her concern that Restoration Recovery likely has no

ties to Manitowoc and is disappointed that they showed disrespect by not

applying for a conditional use permit. Her full comments were added to the

record.

John Richart, Owner of Restoration Recovery and both properties: Stated

that the sole mission is to assist men reintegrate back into their homes and

there is a great success rate. He stated that they do take their mission

seriously and are here to assist the recovery community. He added that

they are covered by ADA, but pursued a conditional use permit to show

they are good neighbors.

Ray Green, 1240 Arlington Ave: Stated he is a success story of

Restoration Recovery and is now the general manager. He owns his own

home and is raising his family in this community and will do whatever is

needed to continue the mission.

Acting Chairman D. Diedrich closed the public hearing.

Moved by Koski, seconded by Nichols, that the Request for a Conditional Use

Permit for the Establishment of a Transitional Housing Use be approved and

referred to council. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner and

Nichols

25-0151

PC 5-2025: Restoration Recovery LLC; Request for a Conditional Use

Permit for the Establishment of a Transitional Housing Use located at 1222

S 7th Street (Parcel # 000-319-120)

P. Braun provided an overview of the location and request. He added the

Restoration Recovery is requesting a conditional Use permit to operate

transitional housing for men who are transitioning from drug and/or alcohol

treatment for up to 16 individuals. He added that Police, Fire, and Building

Inspection departments were contacted and there were no concerns with

the use continuing.

P. Braun added that notices were sent to adjacent and abutting neighbors

and that one individual provided comments and had questions. He further

reviewed §62.23(7)(de) regarding conditional use permits.

Acting Chairman D. Diedrich opened the public hearing.

Brian Bruns, 1225 S 7th Street: Shared positives of what he sees

happening at the location and added that he wants what's best for

Manitowoc. He added that the location has a dog that wanders and that

there is a report on file about the dog. He also added concern with an

increase in noise via horn honking. He opined that there could be an

increase in recovery residences because of Manitowoc's affordable real

estate purchase prices. He stated that these residences do not have

restrictions on where people are coming from and he does not want to see

those city's problems in Manitowoc.

At 6:35 there was no quorum to continue as G. Jagemann left the meeting.

Those in attendance were told that this item will be discussed at the March

26 Plan Commission meeting and notices will be sent 7th street request

only.

Due to lack of quorum, this item was moved to the March 26, 2025 Plan

Commission Meeting.

ROLL CALL

4 - Dan Koski, Dave Diedrich, Dennis Steinbrenner and Bill Nichols

4 - Mayor Nickels, Greg Jagemann, Daniel Hornung and Jim Brey

Present:

Absent:

VI. NEW BUSINESS

25-0155

PC 10-2025 City of Manitowoc / Tycore; Preliminary Subdivision Plat,

Public Improvements Plan and Certified Survey Map. Former Mall

Properties / Mariner Lux Development. (Parcel #’s 330-008-152,

520-031-070 & 520-017-010)

Due to lack of quorum, this item was moved the March 17, 2025 Plan Commission

Special Meeting.

25-0156

PC 9-2025 Release of Easement; City of Manitowoc Former Mid-Cities

Mall properties (Parcel #’s 330-008-152 & 520-031-070)

Due to lack of quorum, this item was moved the March 17, 2025 Plan Commission

Special Meeting.

VII. MISCELLANEOUS

A. Manitowoc County Activities: None

B. Certified Survey Maps (CSM)

i. City of Manitowoc; Parcel of land lying in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 16, T19N, R24E

being part of Lots 16, 17,and 31 of Oehler and Guenthers' Subdivision, City of Manitowoc

C. Summary of Site Plans

i. Ziggi's Coffee, Exterior Renovation, 1022 Washington Street

VIII. ADJOURNMENT