Minutes - Plan Commission

900 Quay Street

Manitowoc, WI 54220

www.manitowoc.org

City of Manitowoc

Meeting Minutes

Plan Commission

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

5:00 PM

Council Chambers and via Zoom

and via Zoom

Reschedule of June 24, 2026 Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chairman J. Nickels called the meeting of the City Plan Commission to order at

5:00PM.

II. ROLL CALL

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Present:

Mayor Nickels, Greg Jagemann, Dan Koski, Daniel Hornung, Dave Diedrich, Dennis

Steinbrenner, Bill Schlei and Brock Wetenkamp

Staff Present: Paul Braun, Jen Bartz

Others Present: Todd Potter, Julie Place, Bill Place, Jeff Dewane, Dean Schneider, Jeff Vogel, Julie

Vogel, Joe Hall, Barb Hall, Carol Chermak, Jerry Trembly, Dorothy Trembly, Doug Schreiber, Cheryl

Schreiber, Lois Baumann, Hank Baumann

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of Minutes of the April 22, 2026 Plan Commission meeting.

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Moved by Schlei, seconded by Diedrich, that the Minutes be approved. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Nickels, Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Hornung, Member

Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner, Alderperson Schlei and Member Wetenkamp

IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS

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PC 7-2026: Lodel/TLG Homes; City-initiated Street Vacation and Official

Map Amendment; Deerbrook Lane, Kellner Street & Homestead Road

P Braun reviewed the request. He shared that Deerbrook Lane is being

relocated to allow for deeper lots on the south side of the street. In order for

this relocation a portion of dedicated street must be vacated. The street

vacation and official map amendment are consistent with the concept plan

for the Deerbrook Crossing Subdivision which the Commission supported

in the past. He added that any neighbors affected were notified by mail

and no comments were received.

Chairman J. Nickels opened the public hearing. There were no comments.

Moved by Diedrich, seconded by Hornung, that the Street Vacation and Official

Map Amendment be approved and referred to council. The motion carried by the

following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Nickels, Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Hornung, Member

Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner, Alderperson Schlei and Member Wetenkamp

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PC 9-2026: Vogel: Request to Rezone from R-1 Residential/Agricultural to

R-4 Single- and Two-Family for property located at 3215 Packer Lane

(Parcel# 718-001-010)

P Braun reviewed the request. He stated the rezone to R-4 is consistent

with other properties in the area. He added that neighbors affected were

notified by mail and no comments were received.

D. Hornung asked about the zoning of neighboring lots. P. Braun stated

that the rezoning also includes two lots abutting Packer Lane. These

properties currently feature split R-4 and R-1 zoning; under the current

proposal, the R-1 portions will be rezoned to R-4 and eliminate the split

zoning.

Chairman J. Nickels opened the public hearing. There were no comments.

Moved by Hornung, seconded by Jagemann, that the Request to Rezone be

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

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Aye:

Mayor Nickels, Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Hornung, Member

Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner, Alderperson Schlei and Member Wetenkamp

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PC 10-2026: T.J. Potter Trucking; Request for a Conditional Use Permit for

the establishment of a Storage in Bulk or Transloading Activities Area for

property located at the northeast corner of S. 39th and Viebahn Streets.

(Parcel# 836-304-040)

P Braun reviewed the location of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)

request. He stated that the applicant is under contract with the Manitowoc

Company to purchase a 32.31 acre vacant property located at the

northeast corner of Viebahn and S 39th Streets. He added that the property

was annexed in 1979 and has been zoned I-1 Light Industrial since that

time. He provided details of the concept plan and stated that a site plan,

landscaping plan and stormwater management plan would also be

required for the development.

P. Braun stated that neighbors affected were notified by mail. He

commented that neighboring property owner, Dean Schneider called him

and had questions about the project. Mr. Schneider's questions were more

information gathering rather than expressing any support or disapproval of

the project. P. Braun stated that he also received an anonymous email

from a S 35th street resident who wanted to share their concern about truck

traffic, decrease in home values and just the issue of a storage yard

neighboring them.

D. Hornung asked if a conversation with FedEx has occurred regarding the

S. 39th Street connection to Viebahn Street. P. Braun said there has been

no current outreach to FedEx. P. Braun did say that when the City was

working with FedEx on their project they understood that 39th Street would

connect to Viebahn Street sometime in the future.

Chairman J. Nickels opened the public hearing.

Julie Place, 2413 S 35th Street: She asked what will be stored or

transloaded there and if the storage building include silos or big bins. She

added that she researched the company and discovered a sister company

hauls nuclear waste. She asked if the sister company be able to use the

site? She added she has concerns about traffic on Viebahn and Dewey

Streets as crossing Dewey on 35th is challenging and dangerous.

Doug Schreiber, 2406 S 35th Street: He asked if a berm will be

landscaped and mowed. He stated his concerns about dust and

weeds/landscaping.

Hank Baumann, 2440 S 35th: He asked project specifics including length

and height of the berm, will there be a fence, will there be security, location

of proposed building, lighting arrangement, and hours of operation.

Chairman J. Nickels closed the public hearing.

He went on to review conditions of the Conditional Use Permit that were

provided to the application. Each response addressed the topics brought

forward by the citizens.

Chairman J. Nickels pointed out that a Conditional Use Permit would be

issued to TJ Potter Inc and not a sister company.

D. Hornung has suggested verbiage changes to several conditions specific

to CUP issuance, landscaping requirements, annual review, etc. P. Braun

will reach out to D. Hornung for his specific comments and amend the

conditions accordingly.

Discussion ensued to ensure all questions answered. Chairman J. Nickels

encouraged the applicant to answer questions of neighbors in the hallway

after the meeting.

Moved by Hornung, seconded by Steinbrenner, that the Request for a Conditional

Use Permit be approved with amended conditions and referred to council. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Nickels, Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Hornung, Member

Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner, Alderperson Schlei and Member Wetenkamp

V. OLD BUSINESS

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PC 3-2024: Chapter 15 Zoning Code Rewrite

P. Braun stated that staff are reviewing and providing comments to the

consultant. He added that a full draft will be ready for review within by late

summer/early fall.

This Report was discussed

VI. NEW BUSINESS

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PC 8-2026: Lodel / TLG Homes Subdivision: Review of the Preliminary

Plat for Deerbrook Crossing Subdivision No. 1

Moved by Diedrich, seconded by Wetenkamp, that the preliminary plat be

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

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Aye:

Mayor Nickels, Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Hornung, Member

Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner, Alderperson Schlei and Member Wetenkamp

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PC 6-2026: Review of In-Rem properties in the City of Manitowoc

P. Braun pointed out one property along Calumet Avenue was of interest to

staff mainly for blight elimination; all agreed it is a valuable commercial

location and needs to be cleaned but not one for the City to consider at this

time.

This Action Item was placed on file

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PC 1-2026: Kenneke: Quit Claim Deeds for Virginia Drive and Joseph

Road

Moved by Steinbrenner, seconded by Diedrich, that this Deed be approved for

consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Nickels, Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Hornung, Member

Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner, Alderperson Schlei and Member Wetenkamp

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PC 10-2025: Tycore Built, LLC: Review of the Final Plat for Mariner Lux

Subdivision.

P. Braun stated the final subdivision plat is consistent with the concept plan

and preliminary plat. He said the Department of Administration - Plat

Review has signed off on the plat in addition to all city and utility reviewing

entities.

Moved by Diedrich, seconded by Schlei, that the Final Plat for the Mariner Lux

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

following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Nickels, Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Hornung, Member

Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner, Alderperson Schlei and Member Wetenkamp

VII. MISCELLANEOUS

A. Manitowoc County Activities: None

B. Certified Survey Maps (CSM):

1. Landt; Located in the SE 1/4 and SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 6, Township 19 North, Range

24 East, Town of Manitowoc, Manitowoc County Wisconsin

2. Nelson; Lot 10 , Block 8 Royal Oaks Subd # 3; Lots 1 & 2 of a CSM recorded in Vol 34, Pg 295,

Being a resubdivision of Lots 11 & 12, Block 8, Royal Oaks Subd #3 in the E 1/2, Section 11 & the

NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12 T19N, R23E City of Manitowoc

3. Blue Badger Holdings, LLC; Part of SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 7 and part of the SW 1/4 of

the SW 1/4 Section 8, T19N, R24E, City of Manitowoc

C. Summary of Site Plans:

1. Community First Credit Union; Waldo Blvd/Bayshore Drive

2. St. Francis Assisi Parish Garage; 1418 Grand Avenue

3. Eck Industries Expansion; 1602 N 8th Street

4. MPSD Parking Expansion; Monroe Elementary - 2502 S 14th Street

5. MPSD Parking Expansion; Stangel Learning Center - 1002 E Cedar Ave

6. MPSD Parking Expansion; Washington Middle School - 2101 Division Street

7. MPSD Parking Expansion; Riverview Elementary - 4400 Michigan Ave

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Schlei, seconded by Diedrich, that the meeting be adjourned at

5:42PM. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Aye:

Mayor Nickels, Member Jagemann, Member Koski, Member Hornung, Member

Diedrich, Member Steinbrenner, Alderperson Schlei and Member Wetenkamp