City Hall  
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin  
400 La Crosse Street  
La Crosse, WI 54601  
Meeting Minutes  
City Plan Commission  
Monday, December 4, 2023  
4:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
Call to Order  
Chair Kahlow called this meeting to order at 4:00 PM.  
Roll Call  
8 -  
Present:  
Excused:  
James Cherf, Matt Gallager, Chris Kahlow, Jenasea Hameister, Elaine  
Yager, Jennifer Trost, Jacob Sciammas,James Szymalak  
1 - Mitch Reynolds  
Approval of Minutes from the meeting on October 30, 2023.  
A motion was made by Sciammas, seconded by Yager that these minutes be  
APPROVED.  
Agenda Items:  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Special Multiple  
Dwelling District to the Planned Development District - General allowing for  
construction of approximately 14 2-bedroom homes at 5917 River Run Rd.  
23-0791  
Attachments:  
Ordinance  
GRH Request for 30-day Referral 10.2.2023  
GRH Request for 30-day Referral 8.31.23  
Request for Referral - 7.25.2023  
Rezoning Petition  
Notice of Hearing  
200-Foot Buffer List - Revised 7.31.2023  
200-Foot Buffer List  
Buffer Map  
DNR-FEMA Letter  
General Development Plan  
Objection - DeFino & Letourneau - 7.24.2023  
CPC Staff Report 073123; 23-0791  
CPC Recommendation Report - 7.31.2023  
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Hearing  
Legal Objector Table - 8.7.2023  
CPC Staff Report 9.5.23  
CPC Staff Report 100223; 23-0791 TA  
Signatures in Support - 10.3.2023  
CPC Recommendation Report - 10.3.2023  
CPC StaffReport - 12.04.2023 - 23-0791.TA  
Committee Registration Slip - 12.5.2023  
Commissioner Cherf recused himself.  
A motion was made by Yager, seconded by Sciammas to open this item for  
public hearing. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
A motion was made by Yager, seconded by Szymalak to close the public  
hearing for this item. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
A motion was made by Gallager, seconded by Yager that the transfer of  
property to Planned Development District be APPROVED, subject to city code  
compliance. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
AN ORDINANCE to create Article XIX and to make various changes in  
Chapter 115 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of La Crosse regarding  
short term rentals.  
23-0867  
Attachments:  
Proposed Amended for J&A (Clerk) 12.4.2023  
Proposed Amended Ordinance for Council (Woodard) 11.9.2023  
Proposed Amended Ordinance for J&A (CPC) 10.30.2023  
Amended Staff Report 11.27.23  
Ordinance  
DRAFT Application  
Amended Staff Report - 10.23.23  
Staff Report  
Notice of Hearing  
Letter from J. Leinfelder - 8.2.2023  
Letter from Jim Bagniewski 10.20.23  
Letter from J. Leinfelder - 10.20.2023  
Letter from Brad and Sarah Nelson 10.22.23  
Letter from Dawn Dalaska 10.22.23  
Letter from Judy Brown 10.23.23  
Letter from Jon Shong 10.23.23  
Letter from Nancy Johnson 10.23.23  
Letter from Eric Jensen 10.23.23  
Letter from Don Miller 10.23.23  
Letter from Mark & Kimberly Chavalas - 10.23.2023  
Letter from Eric Doyle - 10.23.2023  
Letter from Don Miller 10.24.23  
Support Letter - Coulee Tenants United - 10.24.2023  
Letter from Rachael Mahairas - 10.24.2023  
Room Tax Statistics 2019-2023 YTD - 10.25.2023  
Letter from Corey Pomranke - 10.25.2023.pdf  
Licensing and Regulations Short Term Rentals Article  
Other Cities Short-term Rental Policies 7.12.2023  
STR Ordinance Info from other Cities 12.7.2022  
Letter from Brad Quarberg - 10.26.2023  
CPC Staff Report 103023.23-0867.JD  
License Fee Limits  
Letter from Lenore Knudson - 10.27.2023  
Letter from Joyce Grill - 10.29.2023  
Letter from Monie Miller - 10.29.2023  
Letter from Barbara Strohm - 10.30.2023  
Letter from Jessica Olson - 10.30.2023  
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Hearing  
Committee Registration Slips - 10.30.2023  
Letter from Spencer Nickelatti - 11.1.2023  
Letter from Dan Roberts - 11.2.2023  
Letter from Doug Patros - 11.2.2023  
Letter from Nicole Roberts 11.8.2023  
Letter from Rick Cornforth - 11.9.2023  
Letter from Lorna Koelbl - 11.20.2023  
Support Letter - Barbara Strohm - 11.21.2023  
Letter from Olena Belka - 11.27.2023  
Letter from Olena Belka - 11.29.2023  
CPC StaffReport - 12.04.2023 - 23-0867.JD  
Letter from Khouri Markos - 12.3.2023  
Letter from Rachael Mahairas - 12.4.2023  
Letter from Richard and Lisbeth Reynertson - 12.4.2023  
Letter from Tina Schumaker - 12.4.2023  
Committee Registration Slips - 12.5.2023  
Letter from Lenore Knudson - 12.5.2023.pdf  
A motion was made by Cherf, seconded by Sciammas to open this item to  
public hearing. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
A motion was made by Cherf, seconded by Szymalak to close public hearing.  
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Szymalak to APPROVE the  
proposed amendment on Legistar titled "Proposed Amended Ordinance for  
J&A (CPC) 10.30.2023". Chair Kahlow called for vote but was interrupted prior  
to getting all of the votes.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Szymalak to APPROVE the  
Ordinance. No vote taken.  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Szymalak to APPROVE the  
proposed amendment on Legistar titled "Proposed Amended Ordinance for  
J&A (CPC) 10.30.2023". Another second by Cherf. Vote carried as follows, Yes:  
Kahlow, Cherf, Trost, Szymalak. No: Yager, Hameister, Gallagher.  
Vote called on Ordinance AS AMENDED. Vote carried as follows, Yes: Kahlow,  
Cherf, Trost, Szymalak. No: Yager, Hameister, Gallager.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 115-390(1)d.3. and to create Section  
115-405 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Crosse to allow  
accessory dwelling units.  
23-1243  
Attachments:  
Ordinance  
Staff Report  
Notice of Hearing  
Letter from Joe Van Aelstyn - 11.30.2023  
CPC StaffReport - 12.04.2023 - 23-1243.LK  
NRC - ADU Draft Ordinance Update 10.4.2023  
NRC - ADU Draft Ordinance Update 9.6.2023  
NRC - ADU Memo 9.6.2023  
NRC - ADU Draft Ordinance 5.3.2023  
NRC - Support Letter E. Halvorson 6.7.2023  
NRC - Support Letter Hoffer 9.13.2023  
NRC - Letter from AARP 9.19.2023  
Letter from Melissa Crook 11.30.2023  
Letter from Samuel Deetz - 12.3.2023  
Letter from Darrin Wasniewski - AARP - 12.4.2023  
Housing Advocacy Committee Zoning Recommendation Letter  
Opposition Letter - David Morrison - 12.5.2023  
Committee Registration Slips - 12.5.2023  
A motion was made by Trost, seconded by Szymalak that this ordinance be  
APPROVED. Vote carried the following, Yes: Trost, Szymalak, Kahlow. No:  
Hameister, Gallager, Yager, Cherf, Sciammas. The amendment failed.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Traditional  
Neighborhood Development District - General to the Traditional Neighborhood  
Development District - Specific allowing for a multifamily residential building  
with a community service facility at 410 and 414 Mississippi St, 1107, 1113,  
1117, 1119, 1123, 1125 and 1127 4th St. S., and 403 and 409-411 Jackson  
St.  
23-1300  
Attachments:  
Ordinance  
Rezoning Petition  
Collective on Fourth Rezone Cover Letter 11.3.23  
Site Plans  
Civil & Landscaping Plans  
Land Title Survey 9.7.23  
200-Foot Buffer List  
Buffer Map  
Notice of Hearing  
CPC StaffReport - 12.04.2023 - 23-1300.TA  
Letter from Samuel Deetz - 12.3.2023  
Cinnaire Presentation - 12.4.2023  
Committee Registration Slip - 12.5.2023  
A motion was made by Cherf, seconded by Sciammas to open this item to  
public hearing. Voice vote carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Cherf, seconded by Hameister to close public hearing.  
Voice vote carried unanimously.  
A motion was made by Cherf, seconded by Trost that this ordinance be  
APPROVED. Voice vote carried unanimously.  
Resolution approving application of Kwik Trip Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit  
at 2622 Rose St., allowing for demolition of structure for future development  
with a portion to be used for employee parking.  
23-1301  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Application  
Cover Letter  
200-Foot Buffer List  
Buffer Map  
Notice of Hearing  
CPC StaffReport - 12.04.2023 - 23-1301.JD  
Committee Registration Slips - 12.5.2023  
A motion was made by Cherf, seconded by Yager that this application be  
APPROVED, with condition that a PSMA is signed by applicant and returned to  
the city prior to the December 14, 2023 Common Council meeting. Voice vote  
carried unanimously.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Local Business  
District and the Single Family Residence District to the Commercial District  
allowing for remodel and additions to current retail store, new fueling system  
and pumps, and a new parking area at 921 and 925 Losey Blvd. S.  
23-1314  
Attachments:  
Ordinance  
Rezoning Petition  
Review Plans - 10.25.2023  
Alta Survey - 11.6.2023  
200-Foot Buffer List  
Buffer Map  
Notice of Hearing  
CPC StaffReport - 12.04.2023 - 23-1314.AT  
Undeliverable Notice of Hearing - 12.4.2023  
Committee Registration Slips - 12.5.2023  
A motion was made by Hameister, seconded by Yager that this ordinance be  
APPROVED. Voice vote carried unanimously.  
AN ORDINANCE to amend Subsection 115-110 of the Code of Ordinances of  
the City of La Crosse by transferring certain property from the Planned  
Development District - General to the Planned Development District General  
allowing for a multifamily residential building with affordable housing units and  
a community service facility/hospital use space at 2301 7th St. S.  
23-1319  
Attachments:  
Ordinance  
Rezoning Petition  
Project Cover Letter  
Floor Plans  
Landscaping Plan  
Site Plans  
Characteristics of Soils  
Legal Description  
200-Foot Buffer List  
Buffer Map  
Notice of Hearing  
CPC StaffReport - 12.04.2023 - 23-1319.LK  
Support Letter from Bellin - Gundersen Health System - 12.1.2023  
Cinnaire Presenation - 12.4.2023  
1319 - Committee Registration Slips - 12.5.2023.pdf  
A motion was made by Yager, seconded by Cherf that this ordinance be  
APPROVED. Voice vote carried unanimously.  
Resolution approving the second five-year Lease Agreement extension  
between the City of La Crosse and Hanke Terminals, Inc.  
23-1337  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
2008 Lease  
Staff Report  
CPC StaffReport - 12.04.2023 - 23-1337.TA  
A motion was made by Yager, seconded by Szymalak that this Lease  
Agreement extension be APPROVED. Voice vote carried unanimously.  
Resolution approving application of GMX Real Estate Group LLC for a  
Conditional Use Permit at 3900 State Road 16 allowing for demolition of  
structure for future development of three quick serve restaurants, a carwash,  
and new parking stalls.  
23-1338  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Application & Cover Letter  
Plans  
200-foot Buffer List  
Buffer Map  
Notice of Hearing  
Undeliverable Mailing - resent 11.20.2023  
CPC StaffReport - 12.04.2023 - 23-1338.AT  
A motion was made by Gallager, seconded by Cherf that this Conditional Use  
Permit be APPROVED. Voice vote carried unanimously.  
Resolution approving the sale of City owned surplus properties on Kinney  
Coulee Rd, consisting of parcel 17-10575-64 and 17-10575-63, to Sarah and  
Dylan Delagrave.  
23-1367  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
Staff Report  
CPC StaffReport - 12.04.2023 - 23-1367.JE  
A motion was made by Sciammas, seconded by Gallager that this sale of  
property be APPROVED. Voice vote carried unanimously.  
Adjournment  
Chair Kahlow adjourned this meeting at 5:50 PM.  
City Plan Commission Members:  
Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Chris Kahlow, Elaine Yager, Jacob Sciammas,  
James Cherf, Jennifer Trost, Matt Gallager, Jenasea Hameister & James  
Szymalak