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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Development Committee 03-26-1996ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Robert Boche, St. Croix County Board Chairman FROM: Thomas Dorsey, Chairperson COMMITTEE TITLE: Planning and Development DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday, March 26, 1996 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: St. Croix County Government Center, County Board Room, Hudson, WI CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: DATE OF NEXT MEETING: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: 1. Park Business b. Bills and Invoices C. Park Manager's Report d. Perch Lake e. Woodville Trail Grant Application* f Any Other Business 2. 10:00 a.m. Hearings - Shoreland Ordinance Revisions 3. Minor Subdivisions 4. Major Subdivisions 5. Zoning Business a. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report b. Violations & Citations C. Rezonements d. Any Other Business 6. Planning Business a. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report b. County Development Management Plan/Zoning Ordinance C. Metropolitan Council Growth Options d. Land Information Project Report e. Any Other Business 7. Register of Deeds Business a. Office Report b. Temporary Staff Needs AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURNMENT (This agenda not necessarily presented in this order) Submitted by: Date: cc: St. Croix County Planning Department March 14, 1996 County Board Office News Media/Notice County Clerk Committee Members MINUTES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MARCH 26, 1996 ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON, WI PRESENT: Chairperson Tom Dorsey; Supervisors Linda Luckey, Ron Raymond, George Menter and Bill Oemichen. Staff present included Joe Grant, Ellen Denzer, Dave Fodroczi, Tom Nelson, Mary Jenkins, Jim Rusch, Ryan Dahlke, Bob Heise, Kay Walsh and Rosemary Olson. Guests in attendance were County Board Chairperson Bob Boche, Cyril Cernohous, Carol Benish, Jim Weber, Dave Bracht, Dick Stout, Allen Nyhagen, Mike Hartman, Kernan Bast, and County Board Supervisors Jack Dowd and John Bradley. Chairperson Dorsey called the meeting to order at 9:11 a.m. Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Supervisor Raymond stated that the February meeting minutes were not completed at this time due to extenuating circumstances. The date of the April meeting was set for the 23rd using the new Committee name of Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee. PARK BUSINESS Bills & Invoices Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to approve the Parks bills totalling $6,337.48, of which $4,688.27 will be reimbursed to the County through the Snowmobile Aids Program. Motion carried. Grant reported that the snowmobile trails are closed as of March 15th. Perch Lake Denzer reported that she has talked to the DNR on the proper procedure for getting a second appraisal on the Perch Lake property. The DNR suggested bids be obtained from four appraisers, recommended by the DNR. The Committee agreed that they would be a part of the review process in choosing the appraiser. Discussion on what is the best access to the property and whether to include the Torgerson property and the easements in the appraisal. Raymond suggested that the initial planning of the appraisal be assigned to the Ad Hoc Committee to determine what property is to be included in the appraisal with the $5,000. The Torgerson property would be the first to not be appraised and the north easement would be second if the $5,000 does not cover the entire proposed park property. The other Committee members agreed. Woodville Trail Grant Application Grant explained that Art Jacobson is very anxious to get funding for improvements on the Woodville Trail, but is concerned that funding will not be available if too much time passes. He further noted that Jacobson wants Grant and Bob Heise to do price estimates. Grant feels that it is not possible to put together those figures by May lst, when the grant application is due. Grant stated that Roger Humphrey did the original cost estimate of $300,000 for repairs to the trail. Humphrey no longer works for the County and Grant is having a hard time interpreting his plan. It was agreed that Grant, Denzer, Jacobson, Dorsey and Jake Vandevoort will meet to determine if it is possible to put together a grant application by May 1st. Staff will come back to the Committee with the results by adding it to the April 2nd public information meeting agenda for the Bike Plan. Park Manager's Report Grant reported that he will submit a bill for supplemental payment to pay the snowmobile trail groomer. 3 Pine Lake aerators are still running because of the long winter and no open water. Grant further noted that there was some vandalism at Pine Lake on the roof of the toilet building and it will need to be re - shingled. Grant reported that he will be advertising for seasonal help and interviewing the last week in April and the first week in May. He does not know how many people he will need at this time. 10:00 A.M. HEARINGS Shoreland Ordinance Revisions Nelson read the public notice to amend the Shoreland Ordinance for filling and grating during above the ordinary high water mark. Many of the lakes and ponds in this part of the state are currently one to two feet above the ordinary high water mark because of the increased precipitation. We have had problems when individuals have wanted to place fill in areas inundated with water above the ordinary high water mark and have not been able to without a Board of Adjustment approval. This new language would allow residents to do so with just a land use permit at the Zoning Office. Chairperson Dorsey recessed the hearing. Motion by Raymond, seconded by Luckey to approve the amendment to the ordinance and recommend approval by the County Board. Motion carried. Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to close the hearing. Motion carried. MINOR SUBDIVISIONS Four minor subdivisions were acted on as seen in Attachment A. Supervisor Oemichen arrived at 10:34 a.m. MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS Pine Cliff 1st Addition - Discussion on whether the Committee is responsible for the cadmium and public access issues when granting preliminary approval. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to give preliminary approval of the Pine Cliff 1st Addition, but it be clear in the minutes that the motion is based on the understanding the developer will further explore the groundwater contamination issue and get a response from the DNR on the public easement, if required, which could raise additional issues that the Committee would have to resolve prior to granting final approval. Additional conditions are minor map changes, soil evaluations done prior to the review of the major, performance money of 120% for the cost of the actual construction of the road and construction of all the improvements and seeding involved. Motion carried with Luckey and Raymond voting against. Country Wood 1st Addition - Town of Troy Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to grant conditional final plat approval with the conditions being minor map changes; performance money to include erosion control and road construction, to include any structures; and approval from the Town on the bond with notification to the County that the bond has been accepted for monumentation. Motion also includes conditions listed in a letter from Land Conservation, dated March 25, 1996, signed by Bob Heise. Motion carried. Apple River Bend - Town of Star Prairie Motion by Raymond, seconded by Oemichen to grant conditional final plat approval with the conditions 2 being minor map changes; performance money for road construction, erosion control and seeding; and approval from the Town on the bond with notification to the County that the bond has been accepted for monumentation. Motion also includes conditions listed in a letter from Land Conservation, dated March 25, 1996, signed by Bob Heise. Motion carried. St. Croix Estates 1 st Addition - Town of Hudson Motion by Raymond, seconded by Luckey to grant conditional final plat approval with the conditions being performance money for road construction, erosion control, and storm water seeding; minor map changes; a letter from the Town on the bond with notification to the County that the bond has been accepted for monumentation; and the well has to be abandoned prior to Nelson signing off on the map. Motion also includes conditions listed in a letter from Land Conservation, dated March 25, 1996, signed by Bob Heise. Motion carried. Nelson discussed the need to have all of the plats in the Zoning Office the Monday, ten working days prior to the monthly Committee meeting. This gives staff time to distribute all the information to the other reviewing offices. He also suggested that the review corrections to the plats be completed the Friday morning prior to the meeting. It was agreed that a letter will be sent to all involved parties to inform them of the new policy. The Committee recessed for lunch at 11:52 a.m. and reconvened at 1:28 p.m. ZONING BUSINESS Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Raymond to approve the Zoning bills totalling $1,933.63. Motion carried. Chairperson Dorsey requested that the minutes show that the Committee reviewed the revenue report. Violations & Citations Nelson distributed a copy of the current violations and citations. Rezonements April 29, 1996 - Town of Troy, exclusive ag to ag res and ag two, view 7:30 p.m. - hearing 8:00 a.m. (Committee will meet at Oemichen home prior to viewing) May 8, 1996 - Town of Rush River, ag to ag res, view 7:30 p.m. - hearing 8:00 p.m. May 15, 1996 - Town of Baldwin, ag to commercial, view 7:30 p.m. - hearing 8:00 p.m. Building Inspector Nelson distributed a copy of a letter he received from Town of Somerset Chairperson George Sinclear. The letter suggested that the County could use a full-time building inspector because of the growth going on in the County. He noted that the Town of St. Joseph has expressed an interest in this also. Nelson will attend the Towns Association meeting and report back to the Committee on what the other Towns feel about this. Nelson will also contact Personnel Director Deb Kathan to see what the pay scale is for a Building Inspector. Planned Unit Developments, Cluster Development, Condominium Nelson distributed a copy of the Wisconsin Statutes dealing with condominiums and explained that staff feels the County should draft language to be incorporated into the subdivision ordinance. Nelson will have the draft language ready for the meeting on April 2nd. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Raymond to hold a public hearing and recommend to the County Board an amendment to the subdivision ordinance with the following language, "that the provisions of this ordinance equally apply to condominium forms of ownership", to include a definition of 'Condominium' within the definition section of the ordinance. Motion carried. The Committee agreed they would like to visit a Cluster Development and Planned Unit Development in the future. Nelson will check into this. Personnel Nelson updated the Committee on the Zoning Administration Secretary Marilyn Zais' status. He noted that she may not be returning to work and Nelson should know by the April meeting. He will be needing additional help for Denise because this is the start of the busy time of the year. Nelson further noted that he will be hiring a Zoning Technician, which was approved in the 1996 budget, within the next month and will work with the Personnel Director to fill both positions. PLANNING BUSINESS Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Raymond to approve the Planning bills totalling $3,007.75. Motion carried. Chairperson Dorsey requested that the minutes show that the Committee reviewed the revenue report. Any Other Business Supervisor Oemichen reported that for all purposes, the new airport/relocation, is a dead issue. MN/WI Boundary Area Commission Urban Growth Policy Fodroczi distributed two memo's from Dan McGuiness of the MN/Wl Boundary Area Commission requesting ideas to help in the process of developing a Policy Statement on Urban Growth in the Lower St. Croix Watershed. Discussion on concerns that the commission may be attempting to set policies that the County may or may not agree with, and send them to Governor Thompson for ratification. The Committee agreed the County should proceed cautiously but be involved all the way. Metropolitan Council Growth Options Fodroczi distributed a copy of the title page, outline and summary of the Growth Options for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. He further noted that the Met Council has developed three growth options for the seven counties of the Met Council. There is some speculation on the 12 counties, including St. Croix County that surround them, and the interactions between the counties. Fodroczi pointed out that this does not have a direct policy impact on St. Croix County, but what the metropolitan area does can have an overall indirect impact on our area. He asked the Committee how involved the County should get in this. The Committee agreed to meet April 17th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Government Center to discuss the issues and determine how involved the County should get before talking directly with the Met Council. Supervisor Oemichen excused at 3:14 p.m. 4 County Development Management Plan/Zoning Ordinance Denzer reported that overall, 83% of the surveys were returned. She further noted that by the next meeting staff will have a short summary of the final reports for the Committee to review. Denzer reported that they are still waiting for the last of the digital orthophotos. She reminded the Committee of the presentation on April loth put together by the UM Architecture faculty and graduate students. This flyer was mailed to all County elected officials. Denzer reported on the open house meetings. Staff will give an updated report to the County Board in May. Land Information Project Report Fodroczi distributed a copy of the UGC monthly status report for January and February. UGC will be delivering a workbook for a two day, all day workshop next Monday and Tuesday. Fodroczi encouraged the Committee to attend the workshops. Information Services Committee Fodroczi reported that the Computer Advisory Committee has been changed to the Information Services Committee he will serve on it representing all County departments involved in Land Records and Land Information. REGISTER OF DEEDS BUSINESS Temporary Staff Needs Walsh reported that one of her staff will be taking a 12 week maternity leave during the months of June, July and August. With her office being so busy during the summer months, she has asked her staff to work an extra hour a day. In addition, Walsh is requesting a temporary person to be trained in on the microfilm process. Walsh distributed a copy of the breakdown of the estimated costs and requested $3,513.68 from the contingency fund. Dorsey will contact the Personnel Department, providing this Committee approves the request. Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to approve the request from the Register of Deeds Office for approximately $3,550, contingent upon Finance Committee approval and that all appropriate procedures be followed. Motion carried. Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: 6X ;VP� Ron Raymond, Secretary ro Rosemary Olsonlecording Secretary ATTACHMENT A MINOR SUBDIVISIONS March 26, 1996 1. OWNER: Steven Ulrich LOCATION: NEl/4 SEl/a, Section 33, T31N-R17W, Town of Richmond, 1 Lot - 15.0 acres, original 286± acres. Farm consolidation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve with the added condition that the house trailer be removed. Motion carried. 2. OWNER: Steven Ulrich LOCATION: SWl/4 SE'/a, Section 33, T31N-R17W, Town of Richmond, 1 Lot - 5.03 acres, original 286± acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 3. OWNER: Gerald Hecht LOCATION: SWl/4 SW'/a, Section 26, T31N-R19W, Town of Somerset, 2 Lots - 23.26 acres, original 32.50 acres (Remainder has been conveyed to adjoining landowner) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to minor map changes COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Luckey to rescind the original conditional approval of April 25, 1995. Motion carried. Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 4. OWNER: Terry & Deanna Mc Gee LOCATION: SEl/4 SEl/a, Section 11, T30N-R16W, Town of Emerald, 2 Lots - 5.20 acres, original 5.20 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to soil test for Lot 3 to be on file with the Zoning Office. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Raymond to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried.