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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Zoning & Parks 07-23-1996AMENDED ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Robert Boche, St. Croix County Board Chairman FROM: Thomas Dorsey, Chairperson COMMITTEE TITLE: Planning, Zoning & Parks DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday, July 23, 1996 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: St. Croix County Government Center, Hudson, WI CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: DATE OF NEXT MEETING: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Reorganization of Zoning Dept/Organization Design & New Position Request NEW BUSINESS: 1. 9:15 a.m. Hearings - 2. Minor Subdivisions 3. Major Subdivisions 4. Zoning Business a. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report b. Violations & Citations C. Rezonements d. Wisconsin Fund: 1997 Grant Awards e. Minimum Lot Sizes f. St. Croix Riverway Bluffline Setback Interpretation g. Shoreland Zoning Understanding with Highway h. Any Other Business 5. 1:00 p.m. - Park Business a. Bills and Invoices b. Park Manager's Report C. Perch Lake 1. Go Into Closed Session Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Sec. 19.85(1)(e) to Deliberate on the Possible Acquisition of Perch Lake Property 2. Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Sec. 19.85(2) 3. Cost Estimate for Development of Perch Lake d. Woodville Trail e. Any Other Business 6. 2:00 p.m. - Planning Business a. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report b. County Development Management Plan/Zoning Ordinance C. Land Information Project d. Real Property Lister Report e. St. Croix River Restroom Facilities f. Boody Property Utilities g. Any other business 7. Reclassifications - Register of Deeds 8. 1997 Budget AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Post -it® Fax Note 7671 Date pages® To From _ (k '� 0 .is Co./Dept. Co. Phone # AlCeli Phone # Fax # ��. �. Fax # ADJOURNMENT (This agenda not necessarily presented in this order) Submitted by: St. Croix County Planning Department ,� .- t'. 4 Q- �J r, S 'e, a-,1 Date: July 19, 1996 cc: County Board Office News Media/Notice County Clerk Committee Members ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Robert Boche, St. Croix County Board Chairman FROM: Thomas Dorsey, Chairperson COMMITTEE TITLE: Planning, Zoning & Parks DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday, July 23, 1996 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: St. Croix County Government Center, Hudson, WI CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: DATE OF NEXT MEETING: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: 1. 9:15 a.m. Hearings - 2. Minor Subdivisions 3. Major Subdivisions 4. Zoning Business a. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report b. Violations & Citations C. Rezonements d. Wisconsin Fund: 1997 Grant Awards e. Minimum Lot Sizes Any Other Business 5. 1:00 p.m. - Park Business a. Bills and Invoices b. Park Manager's Report C. Perch Lake 1. Go Into Closed Session Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Sec. 19.85(1)(e) to Deliberate on the Possible Acquisition of Perch Lake Property 2. Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Sec. 19.85(2) 3. Cost Estimate for Development of Perch Lake d. Woodville Trail e. Any Other Business 6. 2:00 p.m. - Planning Business a. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report b. County Development Management Plan/Zoning Ordinance C. Land Information Project d. Real Property Lister Report e. St. Croix River Restroom Facilities i. Any Other Business 7. 1997 Budget AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURNMENT (This agenda not necessarily presented in this order) Submitted by: St. Croix County Planning Department Date: July 11, 1996 cc: County Board Office News Media/Notice County Clerk Committee Members MINUTES PLANNING, ZONING-& PARKS COMMITTEE JULY 23, 1996 ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON, WI PRESENT: Chairperson Tom Dorsey, Supervisors Ron Raymond, Linda Luckey and George Menter. Staff present included Tom Nelson, Mary Jenkins, Ryan Dahlke, Ellen Denzer, Joe Grant, Chuck Christenson, Tim Popple, Debra Kathan and Dave Fodroczi. Guests in attendance were County Supervisor Art Jacobson, John J. Ruemmele, Charles S. Cook, Cyril Cernohous, Steven Wlodyga, Bill & Jeanne Boumeester, Bruce Turanski, Jeff Cudd, Steve Cudd, Jim Weber, Joe Granbers, Darwin Fogerty, John Heintz, Allen Nyhagen, Doug Zahler, Duane Johnson, Virgil Fedorenko, Kevin Fleischauer and Bob Rolle. ABSENT: Supervisor Bill Oemichen, excused. Chairperson Dorsey called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. Motion by Raymond, seconded by Luckey to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Luckey, seconded by Raymond to approve the minutes of June 25th, 1996. Motion carried. Review of minutes from June 26, 1996 and July 10, 1996 deferred to later in the meeting. Date of next regular meeting set for Tuesday, August 27, 1996. A budget review meeting was set for 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13th. ZONING BUSINESS Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to approve the June Zoning Office bills in the amount of $9,060.38. Motion carried. It was requested that the minutes show that the Committee reviewed the Revenue Report totalling $19,304.85. Violations & Citations None to report. Rezonements The Committee scheduled the review of an application from Frank Boardman to rezone 40 acres in the Town of Somerset from Agricultural to Ag-Residential and an application from Wilma Schachtner, owner/Ed Schachtner, applicant to rezone 80 acres in the Town of Somerset from Agricultural to Ag- Residential. A 7:30 p.m. viewing and 8:00 p.m. hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 1996 at the Somerset Town Hall for both of these applications. An application from Namond Jacobson to rezone 40 acres in the town of Rush River from Agricultural to Ag-Residential was scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. viewing and 8:00 p.m. hearing for Wednesday, September 11, 1996 at the Rush River Town Hall. Wisconsin Fund 1997 Grant Awards Nelson distributed and reviewed a Grant Award from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce for Wisconsin Fund Private Sewage System Replacement and Rehabilitation Grants. The grant award totalled $30,485 for 14 septic systems to be replaced from July 1, 1996 to December 31, 1997. Only Category i failures involving discharges to lakes or streams or contamination of groundwater were funded at 87% of cost. Nelson and Committee discussed the possibility of refunding the $50.00 application fee to applicants who were not funded. Committee concurred that the County incurred the same cost for processing unsuccessful applications. Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond that the application fee of $50.00 would be nonrefundable with the understanding that applicants would be so advised. Motion carried. Minimum Lot Sizes Nelson summarized recent interest in smaller residential lot sizes by local officials and a developer in the Town of Troy. Current Residential zoning would allow lot sizes as low as 10,000 square feet if developed on community sewer systems. Nelson indicated that there was a request for the Committee to interpret what type of system would meet the requirements for community sewer. Charles Cook of Continental Development presented a concept plan of how community systems could facilitate cluster development for his proposed project in Troy. Raymond commented that the Committee does not have an adequate strategy or policy in place to decide. Luckey suggested looking at examples of successful cluster developments before setting policy. Dorsey indicated that the Committee would have to continue consideration at a future meeting and encouraged staff and Mr. Cook to identify some existing cluster developments for review. MINOR SUBDIVISIONS The Committee reviewed and acted on the 14 minor subdivisions in Attachment A. MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS The Committee reviewed and acted on the three major subdivisions in Attachment B. ZONING BUSINESS - continued St. Croix Riverway Bluffline Setback Interpretation Nelson presented a written opinion from Corporation Counsel on bluffline setbacks in the Riverway District. Nelson expressed concern that the opinion was in conflict with a longstanding interpretation of the applicable ordinance provisions. He indicated that Timmerman was on vacation and not available for the meeting. Motion by Raymond, seconded by Luckey to reject Corporation Counsel's opinion until he was available to represent himself. Following additional comments from Nelson and Bob Rolle of the Town of Troy Planning Board, motion carried. Shoreland Zoning Understanding with Highway Nelson indicated that he has been comfortable with the understanding with the Highway Department on individual project reviews under the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. Luckey indicated that it was the Committee's intent to have that understanding in writing. Dorsey asked Nelson to work with Highway Commissioner Fedderly and bring back a policy in writing. 2 Any Other Business John Heintz, Chairman of the Town of Star Prairie, appeared to express concern about construction of a recently approved road in the Mallard Run subdivision. Discussion. Committee noted that the road was properly approved by the Town and County and was in conformity with the subdivision ordinance. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reorganization of Zoning Department - Organization Design and New Position Request Personnel Director Deb Kathan appeared to discuss the reorganization and new position. She indicated that the Personnel Committee had approved the new position, but an organizational chart and revised job description for a Zoning Specialist would be needed to implement the reorganization and secure Finance Committee approval. Kathan presented a proposed organizational chart and job description for a Zoning Specialist. Discussion. Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to approve the job description and organizational chart. Motion carried. The Committee recessed for lunch. PARKS BUSINESS Woodville Trail County Board Supervisor Art Jacobson appeared to update the Committee on proposed improvements to the Woodville Trail. He indicated that the first bridge on the trail could be replaced this year with assistance from the Army Reserve, if the County could provide $26,000 for supplies and materials from the Contingency Fund. The balance of trail improvements could occur in 1997-98. Motion by Dorsey, seconded by Luckey to support Jacobson request to Finance Committee for $26,000 of Contingency Funds for replacement of bridge. Discussion of overall plans for trail and competing interests among users. Motion carried with Menter voting "No". Bills and Invoices Motion by Raymond, seconded by Luckey to approve July Parks bills in the amount of $2,345.55. Motion carried. Dorsey acknowledged receipt of revenue report comparing revenues for 1995 and 1996 through July of each year. Park Manager's Report Grant reviewed a recent meeting on the Woodville Trail and said he communicated the Committee's procedural concerns to Art Jacobson. He said attendance was up at Troy Park and staff suggested consideration of a non-resident fee. The toilet building was still scheduled to be shingled this year. Business at Glen Hills had picked up as the weather improved. Grant was working on the final snowmobile billing for last season. He indicated that there had not been time for any general dam maintenance, but staff had pulled out beaver dams on structure #2. 3 Perch Lake' Motion by Raymond, seconded by Luckey to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) to deliberate on the possible acquisition of Perch Lake property. Unanimous roll call vote. Motion carried. Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to reconvene into open session. Motion carried. Raymond asked for authority to issue a press release and status report to County Board if negotiations on the project were successful. Committee concurred with Raymond. PLANNING BUSINESS County Development Management Plan/Zoning Ordinance Denzer summarized the distribution of the Community Survey results to County Board, local officials, other interested parties and the media. She then reviewed the agenda for the upcoming Steering Committee meeting and the visioning workshop to be held on September 7th. Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to approve the June Planning bills in the amount of $2,350.55. Motion carried. Dorsey acknowledged receipt of the monthly revenue report of $175.50. Real Property Lister Report Zilz reported that only four assessment work rolls remained to be submitted by assessors for processing. She felt added correspondence about scheduling helped improve the work flow. Zilz and Committee discussed assessment compliance, Town of Troy application requirements, office procedures and public information requests. Fodroczi indicated that staff had been waiting on SB 606 to develop an information access policy, but the bill had just been vetoed by the Governor. Raymond suggested developing a policy within existing law. Land Information Project Committee and staff discussed developing 1997 budget strategy for land information projects in light of further consideration and refinement of recommendations from the land information consultant. Any Other Business Raymond and Luckey expressed concerns about the upcoming visioning session for the County Plan and Ordinance project. Discussion. Committee set a special work session meeting for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 1996 to discuss the Committee's role and issues for the visioning session and the session's impact on the rest of the planning process. 4 RECLASSIFICATIONS - REGISTER OF DEEDS Walsh presented a written request to reclassify three positions in the Register of Deeds Office. She reviewed the increased responsibilities and changing technology that were the basis for her justification. Walsh indicated that the reclassifications would add about $2,000 in annual costs to her budget. After discussion of wages and reclassification process, Menter made a motion, seconded by Luckey to support the request for reclassification of the three positions. Motion carried. ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES The Committee reconsidered the minutes of June 26 and July 10, 1996. The Committee discussed some specific language changes to the minutes of June 26th regarding the Land Information Plan from UGC and proposed Zoning Administrator position. Motion by Luckey, seconded by Raymond to approve both sets of minutes with changes discussed. Motion carried. Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to adjourn the meeting, 4:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Ron Raymond, Secretary &� I �—�s - David Fodroczi, Recording Secretary 5 ATTACHMENT A MINOR SUBDIVISIONS July 23, 1996 1. OWNER: Craig Jewel LOCATION: NW'/4-SEV4, Section 36, T30N-R20W, Town of St. Joseph, 2 lots of 23.22 acres, original parcel - 23.22 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to minor map correction. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Luckey to conditionally approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. OWNER: Bill Boumeester LOCATION: SE'/4-NE'/4, Section 12, T29N-R20W, Town of Hudson, 2 lots of 5.06 acres, original parcel - 5.06 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with outlot west of Old Highway "35" right-of-way. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Raymond to approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. OWNER: Douglas Hansen LOCATION: NE'/-NE'/4, Section 20, T31N-R17W, Town of Stanton, 1 lot of 3.5 acres, original parcel - 239 acres, farm consolidation STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to approve per staff recommendation. 4. OWNER: Charles Bor strum LOCATION: SW'/4-SE'/4 & SE'/4-SW'/4, Section 20, T31N-R18W, Town of Star Prairie, 1 lot of 5.00 acres, original parcel - 82 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, second by Menter to approve per staff recommendation. OWNER: William McKinnon/Delta Const. LOCATION: NW'/4-NW'/4 & NE'/4-NW'/4 & SE'/4-NW'/4 & SW'/4-NW'/4, Section 32, T30N- R19W, Town of St. Joseph, 4 lots of 43.16 acres, original parcel - 80 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to map showing earthen dam being constructed on the property. COMMITTEE ACTION: Discussion of scheduling, location and design of dike. Motion by Luckey to table, seconded by Raymond. The following vote was taken: Luckey, yes; Raymond, yes; Dorsey, no; Menter, no. Motion defeated on a tie vote. Heintz expressed concern about location of dam. Nyhagen had agreed to wait from last month for Land Conservation Office review. Motion by Menter for conditional approval. Motion died for lack of second. Jenkins consulted with Heise by telephone and returned to the meeting. Based on input from Heise, motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to conditionally approve with the condition that the dike be constructed and the location and dimensions be shown on the final map. Motion carried. - 6. OWNER-: Mary Frank LOCATION: NW'/4-NE'/4, Section 3, T28N-R19W, Town of Troy, 2 lots of 5.07 acres, original parcel - 5.07 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. 7. OWNER: Leif Erickson LOCATION: NW'/4-SW'/4, Section 21, T28N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic, 3 lots of 20.862 acres, original parcel - 75 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Luckey to approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. 8. OWNER: David Anderson LOCATION: SE'/4-SW'/4 & SW'/4-SE'/4, Section 36, T30N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph, 4 lots of 38.51 acres, original parcel - 38.51 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Luckey to approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. 9. OWNER: Roger Miller LOCATION: NW'/4-NW'/4, Section 31, T31N-R18W, Town of Star Prairie, 1 lot of 2.0 acres, original parcel - 2.0 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. 10. OWNER: John Keithley LOCATION: SW'/4-SW'/4, Section 9, T31N-R18W, Town of Star Prairie, 1 lot of 14.83 acres, original parcel - 52.44 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. 11. OWNER: Randolph Priebe LOCATION: SW'/4-SW'/4, Section 5, T3IN-RI 5W, Town of Forest, 1 lot of 20.00 acres, original parcel - 120 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to minor map corrections. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Dorsey to conditionally approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried on a vote of 3:1 with Luckey voting "no". Committee noted that it is not condoning or confirming east lot line beyond fence line, and that there is no site suitable for a septic system. 7 12. OWNER: John Dalton LOCATION: SE'/4-SW'/4, Section 15, T29N-R17W, Town of Hammond, 3 lots of 4.2 acres, original parcel - 4.2 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval with the conditions of joint access to be constructed to County standards and road inspection fee to be paid. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. 13. OWNER: Bruce Turanski LOCATION: NE'/4-NW'/4, Section 20, T29N-R19W, Town of Hudson, 2 lots of 4.30 acres, original parcel - 4.30 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to minor map correction. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion. by Raymond, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. 14. OWNER: Bruce Moll LOCATION: NW'/4-NE'/4 & SW'/4-NE'/4, Section 5, T28N-R17W, Town of Pleasant Valley, 4 lots of 44.47 acres, original parcel - 44.47 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to minor map correction. COMMITTEE ACTION: Received revised map with 66' drive to Lot 4. Motion by Menter, seconded by Luckey to conditionally approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. E3 ATTACHMENT B MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS JULY 23, 1996 L LOLLY ACRES - Final OWNER: Kevin Fleischauer LOCATION: NW'/4, SEAAND THE SE'/a, NW'/a, Section 9, T31N, R19W, Town of Somerset, 39.73 Acres, 6 lots STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval, minor map changes to be completed; road and other improvements to be completed as planned. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendation. Motion carried. 2. DURNING AND LEWIS ADDITION - Preliminary OWNER: James Durning LOCATION: Part of the SE'/4, SE'/4, Section 25 and the NE'/4, NE'/4, Section 36, all in T30N, R19W Town of St. Joseph, 50.79 Acres,10 lots STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval, access permit to county road to be obtained; driveways to be installed after appropriate permits have been obtained; construction permitted to begin provided 120% of the cost of the road, drive construction, and erosion control practices is placed in a performance account with the St. Croix County Zoning Office; COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. WYLDWOOD - Preliminary OWNER: Greenwood Enterprises LOCATION: Portions of Section 19 and 24, T29N, R19W, all in the Town of Hudson, 54.87 acres, 18 lots. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval, minor map amendments to be completed; construction allowed to begin providing 120% of the cost of improvements to be paid in a performance account with the St. Croix County Zoning Office; soils evaluations to be completed and on file and bore hole locations to be represented on the Preliminary Plat prior to the review of the Final. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Luckey to conditionally approve per staff recommendations.