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A successful referendum held November 4, 2008
consolidated the Village of Rochester with the Town of Rochester. Until
final Village Plan Commission members are appointed in May of 2009, a
Consolidated Plan Commission, consisting of all existing members of Town and
Village of Rochester Plan Commissions, will hear all matters.
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2009 Consolidated Planning Commission |
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Paul Beere |
Dennis Crombie |
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Chris Denman |
Maureen Eckert |
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James Joseph |
Chris Johnson |
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Roger Kieffer |
Dean Stapleton |
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Mark Tamblyn |
Brian Wanasek |
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Bob Willard |
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Function and Purpose:
The Plan Commission generally considers the following
items, as applicable, on every application received:
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Compliance with present zoning ordinances.
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General effect on population, schools and services.
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General impact on neighborhood streets, traffic, utilities and drainage.
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Compatibility with surrounding area, neighborhood or property.
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Whether the project is in the public interest:
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Considering the need for the particular service or industry provided by the
project.
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Considering whether the landscaping is environmentally compatible with the
area of the proposed project.
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Considering the adequacy, location and screening of parking around the
project.
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Considering the aesthetic design of the building.
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Considering if the additions or alterations proposed for existing buildings
will conform to the standards for new buildings.
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Probability and extent of damage to neighboring properties or injury to
persons in the immediately
affected area.
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Prior decisions of the Board on conditional use applications:
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Relating to density for particular type of building such as apartments.
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Relating to density for a particular use of building such as
restaurants.
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Relating to aesthetic compatibility of exterior elevations as dictated by
location.
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Relating to the minimum size of buildings established for the area.
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The
general desirability of the development in the applicable zoning district.
Plan Commission
meetings are regularly scheduled for the 1st Monday of any month. Contact
the
Village Clerk to be placed on any agenda.
All meetings open to the public and held at the Rochester Municipal Building, 203 W. Main
Street, Rochester, Wisconsin, unless otherwise stated.
Agendas are posted 24 hours in advance of any meeting
at the following locations:
- Rochester Municipal Building, 203 W.
Main Street, Rochester
- Rochester Public Library, 208 W.
Spring Street, Rochester
- Rochester Post Office, 208 W. Main
Street, Rochester
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