On the agenda: Twin Lakes meeting — Data center (Oct 28)

Village of Twin Lakes

105 E Main St, PO Box 1024 • Twin Lakes WI 53181 • 262-877-2858

Plan Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday October 28, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Twin Lakes Village Hall – Board Room
105 E Main St, Twin Lakes WI 53181

1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call – Howard Skinner, Aaron Karow, Bran Richter, Bill Busse, Carl Smith, Ken Perl,
Corey Schultz
4. Consideration of a Motion to Approve Plan Commission Minutes from September 23,
2026
5. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 2027 Plan Commission Meeting
Schedule and Application Deadlines
6. Discussion Regarding the Comprehensive Plan Update:

a. Review of Member Comments
b. Plan Direction
c. Draft Community Land Use Survey
d. Public Participation Plan
e. Intergovernmental Notice Recipients
f. Public Outreach Schedule
7. Adjourn

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM

A quorum of the Village Board of Trustees may be present at this meeting for informational purposes only. No action
will be taken by the Village Board of Trustees.

Village of Twin Lakes Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: September 23, 2026 @ 6:30PM
Location: Village Hall Board Room, 105 E Main St, Twin Lakes, WI

Call to Order – 6:30PM/ Pledge of Allegiance / Roll Call: Howard Skinner, Aaron Karow (absent), Bran
Richter, Ken Perl, Carl Smith (Absent), Bill Busse, Corey Schultz (Absent)

Also present: Laura Jager, Village Administrator; Colleen Hoyt, Deputy Clerk; Jeff Sanders Community
Planning and Consulting

Consideration of a motion to approve Plan Commission Minutes from May 27, 2026

Motion by Skinner to approve Plan Commission minutes from May 27, 2026, seconded by Busse. Motion
carried by voice vote, all in favor.

Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Plan Commission New Member Orientation Packet

Motion by Skinner to approve the New Member Orientation Packet, seconded by Perl. Motion carried by voice
vote, all in favor.

Public Hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for Zohaib Khan, Parcel 85-4-119-211-1100

Motion by Skinner to open the public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for Zohaib Khan, Parcel 854-119-211-1100, seconded by Perl. Motion carried by voice vote, all in favor. No comments

Close of Public Hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for Zohaib Khan, Parcel 85-4-119211-1100
Motion by Skinner to close the public hearing, seconded by Busse. Motion carried by voice vote, all in favor.

Review and Recommendation to the Village Board a Conditional Use Permit for Zohaib Khan,
Parcel 85-4-119-211-1100
Motion by Skinner to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the Village Board. Conditions,
permit runs with current tenant, seconded by Perl. Motion carried by voice vote, all in favor.

Discussion – Initial Meeting – Comprehensive Plan Update Planning Session with Community
Planning & Consulting

Jeff Sanders attended virtually and reviewed the Comprehensive Plan update process. Discussion included landuse priorities, the draft community survey, public participation, and outreach timing. Members were asked to
review the materials and submit comments. No formal action was taken.

Adjournment

Motion by Skinner to adjourn at 7:47PM, seconded by Busse. Motion carried by voice vote, all in favor.

Village of Twin Lakes

105 E Main St, PO Box 1024 • Twin Lakes WI 53181 • 262-877-2858

2027 Plan Commission Schedule
The Plan Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Hall
Board Room, unless otherwise noted. Applications requiring a Public Hearing are due five (5) weeks
prior to the meeting date. Applications not requiring a Public Hearing are due fifteen (15) days prior to
the meeting date. If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is moved to the previous
business day.
All applications must first be reviewed by the Building/Zoning Department. During this review, staff will
verify that all required documents are complete, evaluate the application, and determine whether a
public hearing is necessary. This determination will impact which Plan Commission meeting your
application is scheduled for.

Meeting Date
January 27, 2027
February 24, 2027
March 24, 2027
April 28, 2027
May 26, 2027
June 23, 2027
July 28, 2027
August 25, 2027
September 22, 2027
October 27, 2027
November 17, 2027
December 15, 2027

Application Deadline
Public Hearing Required

No Public Hearing Required

December 18, 2026
January 20, 2027
February 17, 2027
March 24, 2027
April 21, 2027
May 19, 2027
June 23, 2027
July 21, 2027
August 18, 2027
September 22, 2027
October 13, 2027
November 10, 2027

January 12, 2027
February 9, 2027
March 9, 2027
April 13, 2027
May 11, 2027
June 8, 2027
July 13, 2027
August 10, 2027
September 7, 2027
October 12, 2027
November 2, 2027
November 30, 2027

Notes:
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Some dates in January, November and December are adjusted to avoid holiday conflicts.

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All meetings are held at Village Hall, 105 E. Main Street, Twin Lakes, WI 53181.

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Questions regarding applications may be directed to the Zoning Administrator at (262) 877-2858 or
[email protected].

Approved on ______________________
Village of Twin Lakes Plan Commission
rev. 10/26/2026

Responses to Colleen’s Comprehensive Plan Process and Community Survey Question:
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Which parts of the current Comprehensive Plan should be kept?
After 21 years, the data tables and the Future Land Use Table (J-10) are out of date. Although the
plan’s original 2009 intentions, goals, objectives, and issues/opportunities were carefully
considered at that time, it seems the plan has not been actively consulted when land use changes
were requested and subsequently approved. With due respect, the Village Plan Commission has
not reviewed or updated the plan since the 2009 map revisions. This raises a fair question: Are we
updating the plan only because we must, or because we truly intend to use its refreshed vision as
a roadmap for future decisions? To address the nine required plan elements, the 2000 census
data and the 2003 Community Survey can serve as a baseline, supplemented by current
demographic, employment, and community-preference information gathered from the upcoming
community meetings and a new community survey.

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What is outdated, missing, or needs improvement?
Consider the idea of adding a Vision Statement to serve as an overarching goal of what the Village
expects to look like 20 years from now. A vision statement narrative proactively defines a
community vision and can be relied upon when and if the Village faces development pressures or
confronts transactionally motivated investor/developers not acting in the Village’s best interest.
A possible vision statement might read as follows:
“We desire to continue to balance economic growth with the conservation of our natural resources. Proper planning allows for
commercial and economic growth around the Village while focusing new residential development and supportive commercial
businesses in designated areas. A strong local economy supports our hard-working citizens with well-paying jobs. Throughout the
Village, residents can thrive and enjoy the lakes, landscapes and open spaces. Our beautiful lakes offer recreational opportunities and
need to be preserved and protected for future generations. We endeavor to preserve our productive agricultural land and desire to
see the family farm continue to thrive. The Village will remain a safe place to raise a family and local government works to maintain a
rural, small-town feel and high quality of life.”

Relying upon the 2009 future land use plan map (map J-3) is now impractical to be considered a
useful community development resource because of random and contrary land use changes over
the years. As an example, Map J-3 areas 3, 4 and 5 along Richmond Road west of downtown
contemplated high density residential and senior housing. What’s happened over the years are
multiple and sometimes incompatible land use classifications are granted setting up the potential
for a future unattractive strip commercial corridor. Richmond Road is a future main arterial
access road leading into the Village from the west and should be developed according to a
mutually agreed upon development plan, not random parcel by parcel development.
The Economic Development Element is obsolete and should be revised based on current
community needs and preferences gleaned from the proposed community meetings and
upcoming survey.
Identification of current Issues and Opportunities (Exhibit C-1) were based on 2003 survey data. It
needs a fresh look. At the time of the 2003 survey, water quality, environmental protection, and
woodland preservation ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd as key issues and opportunities, but little
discussion on how to get there….only data tables. Were any of the plan’s implementation steps

ever carried out? The upcoming survey and community meetings can help identify and prioritize
today’s issues and opportunities, which can then form the basis of a realistic, meaningful
implementation plan that is actually put into action.
The Utilities and Community Facilities element notes that the Village has no public water supply.
Because many homes rely on private wells, groundwater contamination remains a risk. A public
water system would also improve homeowners’ fire insurance ratings (lowering premiums) and
supply high volumes of water for firefighting when needed. The upcoming survey and community
meetings offer a chance to gauge residents’ interest in a future public water supply, as well as their
willingness to pay for it.
What land-use issues should the updated plan address?
The gravel pit annexation(s) and resultant reclamation plan have the potential to restrict or
postpone future residential development activity on the east side of the Village. Going forward,
how will the timing and execution of the Thelen (or any subsequent owner’s) reclamation plan
alter the Village’s land use planning process? If the reclamation plan contemplates residential,
shouldn’t the Village’s comprehensive plan anticipate this eventuality? The Reclamation plan
should be in harmony with the Village’s Comprehensive Plan for future roads, utilities, public
services, etc.? In the meantime, the revised plan should revisit future land use designations
adjacent or near to the mineral extraction process mining to ensure greater harmony between
these two incompatible land uses.
The planning of future land use is often perceived as an intrusion on the rights of private property
owners. However, reasonable and effective land use planning can protect rights of the individuals,
to communicate future development intentions and to give landowners, citizens, and local
communities an opportunity to define their own destiny.
Although not within the scope of the Comprehensive Plan refresh, the Village’s permitted and
conditional use commercial zoning classifications are out of step with typical commercial
development standards and current community needs and amenities. An Office zoning land use
could be included as a new permitted use. An “office” land use is typically more compatible with
residential neighborhood.
Our multiple dwelling zoning (MD) classification is just plain odd. Maybe this should be a multifamily zoning designation. Lots to consider.
We also have two industrial zoning classifications and one business park classification. These
three could be consolidated into two.
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Are there survey questions you would keep, revise, remove, or add?
Modified draft of questions is a good start. Question #7 is a bit generic. Identifying various
degrees of satisfaction doesn’t get to get to why people might be dissatisfied. Maybe this question
or an additional question could go deeper and gauge opinions about specific community services.
The 2003 Survey (Appendix C) attempted to gauge resident satisfaction listing selected
community services.

Like Question #21 (subjective fill-in answer), consider making the answer more objective by asking
resident opinions on two (or more) specifically identified public services:
Please identify (check [X] box) two services you would like to improve/change in the Village
of Twin Lakes:
Road Repairs and Maintenance
Snow Plowing
Fire Protection
EMS Services
Library Services
Garbage/Recycling Services
Compost Site, Brush Pick-up/Drop-off
Bike and Pedestrian Trails
Park/Land based Recreation Opportunities (Parks, Playgrounds, etc.)
Water Recreation Opportunities
Park Maintenance & Repairs
Water Safety Patrol
Law Enforcement
Communication with Residents
Building/Zoning/Code Enforcement
ATV/UTV Routes
Variety of Commercial Businesses (Restaurants, Retail, Industry)
Other (list)___________________________

Other questions to possibly include:
How would you rate (Too much, Right amount, Not Enough, No Opinion) current efforts by the
Village of Twin Lakes to regulate and guide development?
How would you describe (Too fast, About right, Too slow, No Opinion) the pace of development in
the Village of Twin Lakes?
Rate the overall quality of life in the Village of Twin Lakes. (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, No
Opinion)
Regarding Question #15…..does the average resident have any idea about the
advantages/disadvantages of what a Tax Increment District brings to the Village? Is the local
business association the same as our Chamber of Commerce? And who doesn’t support State
and Federal grant funding? These questions need further clarification or a better explanation.
Regarding Question #17….this question is ambiguous. Could be more specific.
Same could be said for Question #19.….what kind of “local actions” are we referring to? Be more
specific…i.e. more storm warning sirens, etc.?
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Are there items in the 2003 survey that you believe are still relevant? It’s rather lengthy. Some
housing questions are relevant. Affordable housing is an issue everywhere and the community
preferences about the interest and availability of affordable housing should be considered in
gauging community preferences for the supply and availability of more affordable housing.

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Are there changes you would make to the Public Participation Plan? Seems reasonable &
complete.

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Are there additional agencies or neighboring communities that should receive an
intergovernmental notice?
The McHenry County (IL) Conservation District borders the Village to the south. Although not
legally required, I would suggest we add them as an additional agency to receive an
intergovernmental notice out of courtesy. Since the outfall of Lake Elizabeth flows into and across
Conservation district land, it’s possible we may need to work with this agency given some future
lake management matter of mutual concern.
"A good neighbor is a fellow who smiles at you over the back fence, but doesn’t climb over it." —
American Proverb

Submitted by: Bill Busse
October 16, 2026

Comprehensive Plan Update – Plan Direction
Purpose: Review Bill Busse’s comments, gather input from the remaining members, and identify direction to provide to
Jeff Sanders.
Question for Jeff: Existing Joint Plan
The current Comprehensive Plan was prepared jointly by Twin Lakes and the Town of Randall. Jeff’s proposal calls for a
Twin Lakes addendum to the existing plan.
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How will the addendum identify which parts of the existing plan still apply to Twin Lakes and which have been
updated or replaced?
How will the Village’s updated maps and policies relate to the Randall portions of the original plan?

Topics Raised in Bill Busse’s Comments
Bill’s comments are a starting point for discussion.
Topic

Bill’s suggested direction

Question for the Commission

Vision and implementation

Develop a vision for the Village’s
future and a realistic implementation
plan.

What should the Village’s future look
like, and how can the plan guide
actual decisions?

Richmond Road

Consider a coordinated
development approach for the
corridor.

Should the update address a longterm vision for Richmond Road?

Gravel pit and reclamation

Consider how reclamation and
potential future uses affect nearby
land use, roads, utilities, and
services.

What should the plan address about
the site and surrounding areas?

Housing

Consider community preferences for
affordable housing and future
housing choices.

What housing needs and types
should the update examine?

Public water

Gauge interest in a potential public
water supply and residents’
willingness to pay.

Should the Village explore this topic
through the survey and planning
process?

Economic development

Update the existing economic
development element based on
current needs and community input.

What types of businesses and
economic opportunities should the
plan address?

Survey

Clarify some questions and add
questions about services,
development, and quality of life.

Which suggested revisions should be
sent to Jeff?

Intergovernmental notices

Add the McHenry County
Conservation District as a courtesy
recipient.

Does the Commission recommend
adding the District or other
recipients?

Other member input: What additional issues or priorities should the update address? What parts of the existing plan
should be retained, changed, or removed?

Community Land Use Survey
Jeff Sanders prepared the original draft Community Land Use Survey for the Comprehensive Plan
update. Staff reformatted it to reduce the number of pages and make it easier to review. A
revised draft has been prepared for the Plan Commission’s consideration using suggestions
submitted by Bill Busse.
Changes and additions in the revised draft
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Development policies and programs: Added brief explanations of tax increment districts
and public-private partnerships in Question 15.
Location of development: Revised Question 17 to ask whether the Village should guide
where residential, commercial, and industrial development occurs.
Storm preparedness: Revised Question 19 to include examples such as emergency alerts
and public information.
Village services and community features: Added a question asking respondents to select
up to two areas they would most like to see improved.
Development: Added questions about the pace of development and Village efforts to guide
and regulate it.
Quality of life and housing: Added questions about overall quality of life and the importance
of affordable housing.
Public water: Added a question about studying a potential public water supply, including
costs and funding options.

Housing choices for discussion
Question for the Commission: Does “workforce housing” mean something different from the
affordable housing options already listed in Question 9? Would residents understand the term,
or would it need an explanation?
The revised survey is a working draft. After discussion, staff will provide Jeff with the
Commission’s feedback and requested revisions.

VILLAGE OF TWIN LAKES | DRAFT FOR REVIEW

COMMUNITY LAND USE SURVEY 2027
We are updating the Village of Twin Lakes Comprehensive Plan and need your input. A comprehensive plan is a guide for housing,
economic development, transportation, natural resources protection, and other such land use matters. A high response rate will help ensure
the updated plan represents the desires of our community. Your responses will remain confidential.
1. Which of the following best describes your relationship to the
Village of Twin Lakes?

○ Resident, landowner
○ Resident, non-landowner
○ Seasonal resident
○ Nonresident landowner
○ Business owner
○ Other: ____________________

5. If not a resident, which of the following best describes your
property?

○ Owner-operated business
○ Short-term rental (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)
○ Residential rental property
○ Commercial rental property
○ Vacant land

6. What is the primary reason you chose Twin Lakes as a place to
2. How long have you lived, owned land, or worked in Twin Lakes? live, vacation, or run a business?

○ Grew up here/close to family, friends
○ Quality of local schools
○ Quality of housing
○ Quality of life
○ Other: ________________
○ Close to where I work
○ Proximity to Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Chicago, etc.
○ The lakes

○ Less than 3 years
○ 3 to 9 years
○ 10 to 20 years
○ More than 20 years

3. If a resident, which of the following best describes your
residence?

○ Single-family dwelling
○ Two-family dwelling (duplex)
○ Apartment
○ Condominium or townhouse
○ Senior living community
○ Manufactured / mobile home
○ House/cottage on a lake
○ Other: ____________________

7. How satisfied are you with Twin Lakes as a place to live,
vacation, operate a business, or own property?

○ Very satisfied
○ Satisfied
○ Unsatisfied
○ Very unsatisfied
○ No opinion

4. If a business owner, how long have you operated your business 8. Whether you view it as a positive or negative, which of the
following general land use issues is of greatest concern to you?
in Twin Lakes?

○ Commercial development
○ The lakes
○ Industrial development
○ Housing
○ Other: _____________
○ Transportation system
○ Parks, recreation, and open space

○ Less than 3 years
○ 3 to 9 years
○ 10 to 20 years
○ More than 20 years

9. In your opinion, how adequate is the current availability of the following housing options in Twin Lakes?
Very adequate

Adequate

Inadequate

Very inadequate

No opinion

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10. How satisfied are you with the quality and/or availability of the following transportation facilities in Twin Lakes?
Very satisfied

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No opinion

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11. How important to you are the following transportation issues in Twin Lakes?
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12. How important to you are the following landscape and open space features?
Very important

Important

Unimportant

Very unimportant

No opinion

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13. Which of the following types of economic development would you view as desirable within appropriate areas of Twin Lakes? (select
all that apply)
□ Locally-owned small business
□ Distribution facilities (Amazon, Walmart, etc.)
□ Pubs, bars, taverns

□ Data centers

□ Coffee shops, cafes

□ Home occupations, home-based businesses

□ Corporate / technology offices

□ Dining variety

□ Convenience stores

□ Family entertainment (theatres, museums, botanical gardens, etc.)

□ Light manufacturing

□ Grocery stores

□ Heavy manufacturing

□ Bed & Breakfast establishments

□ Warehousing and storage

□ Other: ____________________

14. Which of the following types of residential development would you view as desirable within appropriate areas of Twin Lakes? (select
all that apply)
□ Mixture of housing types
□ Conventional subdivisions
□ Condominium development
□ Accessory dwelling units (secondary suites, guest houses)
□ Duplexes, triplexes
□ Multi-generational housing
□ Courtyard cottages
□ Live / work units
□ Small apartments
□ Small / tiny houses
□ Multi-family apartment complexes
□ Conservation subdivisions (subdivisions with permanently preserved □ Senior living communities
green space)
□ Workforce housing
□ Other______________________
15. How supportive are you of the following approaches to help the Village meet its development goals? A tax increment district uses
future increases in property tax revenue within a defined area to help pay eligible development costs. Public-private partnerships
involve cooperation between government and private organizations.
Very supportive

Tax Increment Districts
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incentives
Main Street facade
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16. How adequate is the current availability of
affordable high-speed Internet access in Twin
Lakes?

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17. Should the Village guide where
residential, commercial, and industrial
development takes place?

○ Yes
○ No
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18. To what extent would you encourage the
preservation of 'green space' within new
residential and commercial development?

○ Strongly encourage ○ No opinion
○ Encourage
○ Discourage
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19. How supportive are you of Village efforts to improve preparedness for severe storms, such as emergency alerts and public
information?
○ Very supportive

○ Supportive

○ Unsupportive

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○ No opinion

○ Very unsupportive

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20. To what extent would you support data center development in Twin Lakes?
○ Very supportive

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21. If the Village of Twin Lakes could do one thing, and only one thing, to enhance your quality of life, what would that be?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW
22. Which two Village services or community features would you most like to see improved? Select up to two.

☐ Road repairs and maintenance
☐ Snow plowing
☐ Fire protection
☐ EMS services
☐ Library services
☐ Garbage and recycling
☐ Compost site and brush collection
☐ Bicycle and pedestrian trails
☐ Parks and land-based recreation
☐ Water recreation opportunities
☐ Park maintenance and repairs
☐ Water safety patrol
☐ Law enforcement
☐ Communication with residents
☐ Building, zoning, and code enforcement
☐ ATV/UTV routes
☐ Variety of commercial businesses
☐ Other: ______________________________

23. How would you rate the Village’s efforts to guide and regulate development?
○ Too much ○ About right ○ Not enough ○ No opinion

24. How would you describe the pace of development in Twin Lakes?
○ Too fast ○ About right ○ Too slow ○ No opinion

25. How would you rate the overall quality of life in Twin Lakes?

○ Excellent ○ Good ○ Fair ○ Poor ○ No opinion

26. How important is the availability of affordable housing in Twin Lakes?
○ Very important ○ Important ○ Unimportant ○ Very unimportant ○ No opinion

27. Would you support the Village studying a potential public water supply, including its costs and funding options?
○ Yes ○ No ○ Not sure

Thank you for helping shape the future of Twin Lakes.

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V. Twin Lakes Community Land Use
Survey
We are updating the Village of Twin Lakes Comprehensive Plan and need your input. A
comprehensive plan is a guide for housing, economic development, transportation,
natural resources protection, and other such land use matters. A high response rate will
ensure the updated plan represents the
desires of our community. We hope you will take 10 minutes to complete this
survey. Your responses will remain conCdential.

Please complete the survey by no later than DAY, MONTH, 2026 so that we have suEcient
time to tabulate and prepare for the the Engagement Session scheduled for DAY, MONTH,
2026 (0:00 pm) at Village Hall.

If you have any questions regarding the survey or
the planning process, please contact:

Laura Jager, Village Administrator at 262-877-2858
or
Jeffrey Sanders, Twin Lakes Planning Consultant, at 920-309-0721
tha nk yo u!

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Which of the following best describes your relationship to the Village of Twin
Lakes?
Mark only one oval.
Resident, landowner
Resident, non-landowner
Seasonal resident
Nonresident landowner
Business owner
Other:

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How long have you lived, owned land, or worked in Twin Lakes?
Mark only one oval.
Less than 3 years
3 to 9 years
10 to 20 years
More than 20 years

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3.

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If a resident, which of the following best describes your residence?
Mark only one oval.
Single-family dwelling
Two-family dwelling (duplex)
Apartment
Condominium or townhouse
Senior living community
Manufactured / mobile home
House/cottage on a lake
Other:

4.

If a business owner, how long have you operated your business in Twin Lakes?
Mark only one oval.
Less than 3 years
3 to 9 years
10 to 20 years
More than 20 years

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5.

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If not a resident, which of the following best describes your property?
Mark only one oval.
Owner-operated business
Short-term rental (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)
Residential rental property
Commercial rental property
Vacant land

6.

What is the primary reason you chose Twin Lakes as a place to live, vacation, or
run a business?
Mark only one oval.
Grew up here/close to family, friends
Quality of local schools
Quality of housing
Quality of life
Close to where I work
Proximity to Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Chicago, etc.
The lakes
Other:

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7.

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How satisfied are you with Twin Lakes as a place to live, vacation, operate a
business, or own property?
Mark only one oval.
Very satisCed
SatisCed
UnsatisCed
Very unsatisCed
No opinion

8.

Whether you view it as a positive or negative, which of the following general land
use issues is of greatest concern to you?
Mark only one oval.
Commercial development
Industrial development
Housing
Transportation system
Parks, recreation, and open space
The lakes
Other:

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9.

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In your opinion, how adequate is the current availability of the following housing
options in Twin Lakes?
Mark only one oval per row.

Very
adequate

Adequate

Inadequate

Very
inadequate

No
opinion

Upscale
owneroccupied
housing
Affordable
owneroccupied
housing
Upscape
rental housing
Affordable
rental housing
Housing for
seniors
Duplexes
Short-term
rental housing
Manufactured/
mobile homes
Townhouses,
condominiums
Vacation,
seasonal
homes
Cottages/lake
houses for
rent

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10.

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How satisfied are you with the quality and/or availability of the following
transportation facilities in Twin Lakes?
Mark only one oval per row.

Very
satisCed

SatisCed

UnsatisCed

Very
unsatisCed

No
opinion

Village streets
County
highways,
roads
Bicycle and
pedestrian
routes
Transportation
for seniors

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11.

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How important to you are the following transportation issues in Twin Lakes?
Mark only one oval per row.

Very
important

Important

Unimportant

Very
unimportant

No
opinion

Quality of
streets, roads
TraEc
congestion
Safe bicycle
and
pedestrian
facilities
Safe
crosswalks
Street lighting
Public
transporation
Transportation
for seniors

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12.

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How important to you are the following landscape and open space features?
Mark only one oval per row.

Very
important

Important

Unimportant

Very
unimportant

No
opinion

Parks and
recreation
facilities
Open space
/ green
space
Hiking and
biking trails
Street trees
Native
landscaping
Elizabeth
Lake and/or
Marie Lake
Water
quality
Beaches
Public
access to
lakes

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13.

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Which of the following types of economic development would you view as
desirable within appropriate areas of Twin Lakes? (select all that apply)
Check all that apply.

Locally-owned small business
Pubs, bars, taverns
Coffee shops, cafes
Corporate / technology oEces
Convenience stores
Light manufacturing
Heavy manufacturing
Warehousing and storage
Distribution facilities (Amazon, Walmart, etc.)
Data centers
Home occupations, home-based businesses
Dining variety
Family entertainment (theatres, museums, botanical gardens, etc.)
Grocery stores
Bed & Breakfast estabishments
Other:

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14.

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Which of the following types of residential development would you view as
desirable within appropriate areas of Twin Lakes? (select all that apply)
Check all that apply.

Mixture of housing types
Accessory dwelling units (secondary suites, guest houses)
Multi-generational housing
Live / work units
Small / tiny houses
Conservation subdivisions (subdivisions with permanently preserved green space)
Conventional subdivisions
Condominium development
Duplexes, triplexes
Courtyard cottages
Small apartments
Multi-family apartment complexes
Senior living communities
Workforce housing
Other:

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15.

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How supportive are you of the following policies and programs intended to
achieve future development goals?

Mark only one oval per row.

Very
supportive

Supportive

Unsupportive

Very
unsupportive

No
opinion

Tax
Increment
Districts
Local
business
associations
State and
federal grant
funding
Public/
private
partnerships
Small
business
development
incentives
Main Street
facade
enhancement
program

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16.

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How adequate is the current availability of affordable high-speed Internet access
in Twin Lakes?
Mark only one oval.
Very adequate
Adequate
Inadequate
Very inadequate
No opinion

17.

Do you believe future development should be guided so that it occurs in certain
areas and not in others?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Not sure

18.

To what extent would you encourage the preservation of ‘green space’ within
new residential and commercial development?
Mark only one oval.
Strongly encourage
Encourage
Discourage
Strongly discourage
No opinion

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19.

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To what extent would you support local actions to better prepare for significant
storm and weather events?
Mark only one oval.
Very supportive
Supportive
Unsupportive
Very unsupportive
No opinion

20.

To what extent would you support data center development in Twin Lakes?
Mark only one oval.
Very supportive
Supportive
Unsupportive
Very unsupportive
No opinion

21.

If the Village of Twin Lakes could do one thing, and only one thing, to enhance
your quality of life, what would that be? (please limit response to one sentence)

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Proposed Intergovernmental Notice Recipients
Names and addresses are reproduced from the draft notices for review.
Recipient

Mailing address

Andy Buehler, Director
Kenosha County Planning & Development

19600 75th Street, Suite 185-3
Kenosha, WI 53104

Mark Nordigian, Chairperson
Town of Randall

34530 Bassett Rd.
Burlington, WI 53105

Robert Antholine, Administrator
Twin Lakes #4 School District

1218 Wilmot Ave.
Twin Lakes, WI 53181

Stephanie Hacker, AICP LEED AP
Executive Director, SEWRPC

PO Box 1607
Waukesha, WI 53187-1607

Wisconsin DNR, Milwaukee Office
Comprehensive Plans

1027 West St. Paul Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53233

Wisconsin DOT
Southeast Region

PO Box 798
Waukesha, WI 53187-0798

Suggested addition for discussion: McHenry County Conservation District, suggested by Bill Busse. It is not
included in the draft letters.

Draft Notice Wording
Re: Village of Twin Lakes – Comprehensive Plan Update
This letter is to inform you that the Village of Twin Lakes will soon commence the process of updating its
comprehensive plan. Meeting schedules, draft plan elements, and other information related to the
comprehensive plan update will be posted to the Village website located at www.twinlakeswi.gov.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Laura Jager, Administrator/Treasurer | 262-877-2858 | [email protected]
Jeffrey Sanders, CPC | 920-309-0721 | [email protected]
Respectfully,
Jeffrey Sanders
Community Planning & Consulting, LLC

Public Outreach Schedule
The following outreach schedule was discussed during the September Comprehensive Plan
meeting:
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•
•

December 2026: Include a notice in the tax mailing to inform residents that a community
survey is coming.
January 2027: Distribute the survey in conjunction with sewer billing.
January 27, 2027: Tentatively hold a community engagement session.

The engagement session date depends on the sewer billing schedule and the time needed to
collect and review survey responses. January 27 is also the proposed regular Plan Commission
meeting date. The Commission may discuss whether to hold the engagement session as part of
that meeting or select another date.