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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Zoning & Parks 01-28-97AMENDED 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, January 28, 1997 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: County Board Room, 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. Floodplain Mapping in Glen Hills Watershed e Town of Glenwood Zoning f. Tower Regulation* g. Any Other Business h. Riverway Ordinance Amendments* 5. Planning Business a. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report b. County Development Management Plan/Zoning Ordinance C. Request for Ski Trail on Government Center Property d. Resolution Approving Application for Recreational Boating Grant e Real Property Lister Report f Any Other Business 6. Park Business a. Bills and Invoices b. Park Manager's Report C. Woodville Trail* d. Perch Lake* e. Snowmobile Association* f. Any Other Business AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURNMENT (This agenda not necessarily presented in this order) Submitted by: St. Croix County Planning Department Date: January 23, 1997 cc: County Board Office News Media/Notice County Clerk Committee Members *ADDITIONS/CHANGES/CORRECTIONS X MINUTES PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE JANUARY 28, 1997 ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON, WI PRESENT: Chairman Tom Dorsey, Supervisors Ron Raymond, George Menter, Dave Hense and Linda Luckey. Staff present included Ellen Denzer, Joe Grant, Dave Fodroczi, Tom Nelson, Mary Jenkins, Dan Fedderly and Jeff Durkee. Guests in attendance were Ron Johnson, Joe Granberg, Steve Wlodyga, James Weber, Laurence Murphy and Al Nyhagen. Chairman Dorsey excused. Vice Chairman Raymond called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Motion by Hense, seconded by Luckey to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Dorsey arrived at 9:25 and meeting resumed under his direction. Minutes/February Meeting Date Motion by Menter, seconded by Luckey to approve the December 20, 1996 minutes with minor corrections. Motion carried. The February meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 1997. ZONING BUSINESS Minors Minors were reviewed by Assistant Zoning Administrator Mary Jenkins. Please see Attachment A. Major: North Bass Lake Estates - Preliminary A & E Land Surveying requests approval of the preliminary plat for North Bass Lake Estates, Sections 11 & 12, T3ON, R19W, Town of Somerset, 23 lots on 96.06 acres, Ag/Residential zoning and fees paid. Owner is Gerald J. Smith. Staff recommends conditional approval with completed soil tests, erosion control plans, statement on plat and in covenants referencing each homeowner be required to develop an erosion control plan, and driveways and joint driveways be installed and stabilized during initial road construction. Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report Committee members reviewed the Zoning Department revenue report. Motion by Hense, seconded by Menter to approve the December bills. Motion carried. Violations & Citations Zoning Administrator Tom Nelson provided copies of violations issued to Scott and Kristi Teigen and Arnell and Linda Kunze. No action necessary. Town of Glenwood Zoning Nelson said that the Town of Glenwood is seeking county zoning and that he will work with the town in an advisory role. A hearing is scheduled this evening. Rezonements Paul and Felicia Germain, Town of Star Prairie, and Beverly Erlitz Lloyd, Town of Somerset, rezoning hearings are scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 1997 at the Somerset Town Hall. Viewing at 7:15 p.m. and hearing at 8 p.m. Roger & Ruth Schwartz, Town of Erin Prairie, rezoning hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 1997 in the Erin Prairie Town Hall. Viewing at 7:30 p.m. and hearing at 8 p.m. Schulte Brothers, Town of Pleasant Valley, rezoning hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at the Pleasant Valley Town Hall. Viewing at 7:30 p.m. and hearing at 8 p.m. C.M. Bye -- Dennis R. Schultz, Town of Troy, rezoning hearing scheduled for March 19, 1997 at the Troy Town Hall. Viewing at 7:30 p.m. and hearing at 8 p.m. Floodplain Mapping - Glen Hills Watershed The hearing on the floodplain map and possible ordinance adoption is scheduled for March 12th at the Glenwood Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Committee recessed at 11:45 a.m. Meeting reconvened at 1 p.m. Chairman Dorsey was excused for another commitment and asked Raymond to chair the afternoon session. Tower Regulation A meeting of local officials concerned with the construction of communication towers in the county is scheduled for Thursday, February 13th, 7:30 p.m. at the Hudson Town Hall. The meeting was organized by Dean Albert and Carolyn Barrette. Since towers are a "special exception" under Ag/Res zoning, the County becomes involved when requests come before the Board of Adjustment. Companies such as Air Touch, MCI, and AT&T have already approached landowners, and local officials fear that the matter could get out of hand. The committee agreed to lend technical and legal support to towns. Hense called Dean Albert during the meeting and asked if there would be any problem with having an expert, or materials gathered from an expert, present at the meeting. Albert had no problem with this. Dave Fodroczi and Tom Nelson will check with County Resource Agent Jim Janke, Communications Director Bruce Brantner, as well as other experts and counties with similar situations, and bring information to the February 13th meeting. Riverway Ordinance Amendments A concern on the proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance Section 17.36 Lower St. Croix Riverway District is their enforceability since the language is stronger than that of the DNR. Questions were raised on whether the DNR would support the county in bluffline challenges, and whether NR-118 was involved in forest planning. It was agreed that Luckey and Hense should work closely with Corporation Counsel, Planning and Zoning staff members in ironing out the legal issues involved. Any Other Business Luckey indicated that four alternative maps for the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Cooperative Management Plan are ready for debate. Proposals are from the Riverway Task Force of the National Park Service. 2 PARK BUSINESS Park Bills & Invoices Parks Director Joe Grant passed out a list of the January bills and reimbursements. Motion by Hense, seconded by Luckey to approve the bills. Motion carried. Woodville Trail No resolution has been reached concerning the equestrian use of the trail. A meeting is scheduled for February 6th with horse owners and others. It was the consensus that the two usages are not compatible and that if the trail is posted as a. hiking trail it would be difficult to have horses on it. However, no official stance will be taken by the committee until after a public hearing. Tabled until the next meeting. Grant said Captain DeMaris would be up for a meeting in the near future. Woodville Trail is considered part of the county park system. Committee was also updated on culvert and trestle removal and replacement. Money may be available from the Snowmobile Aids program for culverts. Perch Lake A verbal approval for the acquisition grant has been received but not the written approval necessary for closing. Road construction agreements are needed with the Waldroff s. Grant, Jeff Durkee, Highway Engineer, and Dan Fedderly, Highway Commissioner, presented proposed road plans. Because of the topography, the standard 66-foot right-of-way is not feasible. Plans call for a 100-foot right-of-way with 40 feet on each side for temporary construction easement. Transfer of right-of-way requires a deed, either in the form of CSM or a map of survey. County Planner Ellen Denzer said a map would not be allowed because the remaining parcel would be less than 35 acres. A CSM would require a perk test which the county would have to pay for. Another road glitch is that construction involves the removal of a strip of trees and Waldroff approval would be needed. A turn -around on park land is also needed. Committee agreed to pay for a perk test, possibly having it done by staff. Because of budget concerns, the park may have to be closed for a couple of years. The proposed road will not allow for a bike path on the shoulder. Luckey said that a University of Minnesota landscape architect student offered to help prepare a park plan gratis. Grant will get name and number from Luckey. Snowmobile Association The trails are groomed and in good condition. No farmers have closed their land to snowmobilers to protest low milk prices. One farmer temporarily closed his lands in December but an agreement was reached with an adjoining landowner. Sled dogs are not allowed on snowmobile trails because of safety and liability issues. Committee agreed the two uses are incompatible. Landowner permission in writing to the County would be required from sled dog outfitters. Any Other Business Grant distributed a Pine Lake Aeration chart for 1996-97 winter thus far. Oxygen levels dropped during early January, causing stress to the fish population, but rose again later in the month. The aerators are doing their job. Grant will be requesting proposals for additional lawn mowers at the February 25th meeting. 1996 camper report: 35% from Minnesota; 61% from Wisconsin, 4% other. The trend is more campers from Wisconsin and less from Minnesota. 1996 revenues from user fees were down 2% and camper unit days down 2.5% Parks will be letting out bids in March for a plumber to build a mound system for a park toilet at Glen Hills Park. PLANNING BUSINESS Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report Committee members reviewed the Planning Department revenue report. Motion by Menter, seconded by Hense to approve the January bills. Motion carried. County Development Management Plan/Zoning Ordinance Planning Director Dave Fodroczi reviewed the activities of the Zoning Ordinance Work Group. A log of issues has been identified and partially worked through by the study committee. Another session is scheduled for next week and perhaps one more will be needed to reach agreement on all issues on the list. A meeting is scheduled for February 17 at WITC in New Richmond to update towns on progress thus far. Materials will be sent out to town officials prior to the meeting. Request for Ski Trail on Government Center Property Fodroczi presented a packet from Dag Selander and Gregory Erickson proposing a lighted cross country ski trail on county land west of the Government Center. The packet contained several letters of support from area residents and businesses. The general understanding has been that the county would not retain all the property on the former Boody site. A moratorium on any more sales until a long-range site plan is in place may prevent releasing acreage to ski trail supporters. By allowing plantings and lightings, as proposed for the ski trail, a "permanency" state would exist. It was pointed out that the county has already paid heavy impact fees on residential classifications to Hudson for sewer and water. Park and open space rate would have been much less. The Committee concurred that the County should not be involved in a ski trail concept until more is known on long-range site plans. Resolution Approving Application for Recreational Boating Grant Denzer presented a motion for Committee approval to allow staff to apply for a grant from the DNR for new floating toilet facilities and repair of two existing floating toilets and removable toilets on Pillar Island, St. Croix River. The County would act as a "local sponsor" and the local share would be borne by the NPS. The County would contract with NPS to do the work. Committee asked for several wording changes so the resolution would be more understandable. Motion to approve made by Hense, seconded by Menter. Motion carried. Real Property Lister Report Fodroczi said the department is nearing the end of year-end cleanup and work rolls will be sent to assessors in the next couple of weeks. GCS software has already been installed in Treasurer's office and equipment will soon be purchased for Real Property Lister. Training tentatively scheduled for March. 4 Real Property Lister Kay Zilz had surgery the day after Christmas but is doing well and has returned to full-time work. Any Other Business Fodroczi received a request from the Metropolitan Builders Committee asking for a County representative to participate in one of its monthly seminars. Committee advised Fodroczi to decline any County participation. Motion to adjourn by Menter, seconded by Hense. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 3 p.m. Submitted by: Dave Hense, Secretary Mary Ba ey, Recording S cretary ATTACHMENT A MINOR SUBDIVISIONS January 28, 1997 OWNER: Laverne Anderson LOCATION: G. L. 3, Section 35, T30N-R20W, Town of St. Joseph, 1 lot of 3.38 acres, original parcel, 41± acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval; map amendments. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Hense to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 2. OWNER: Donald & Doris Erler LOCATION: SW'/4-SE'/a, Section 8, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren 1 lot of 9.200 acres, original parcel, 147 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to approve. Motion carried. 3. OWNER: Georse & Mary Bloom LOCATION: NW'/4-NWl/4, Section 26, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren 1 lot of 2.066 acres, original parcel, 80 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval; receipt of extraterritorial approval, easement to be recorded & recording information placed on map. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 4. OWNER: Dan Davis LOCATION: SW'/4-SWi/4, Section 6, T29N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph, 1 lot of 3.00 acres, original parcel, 60 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval; soil test to be on file with the Zoning Office, town needs to sign the map. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Raymond to approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 5. OWNER: Torn Seim LOCATION: SE'/4-NWI/4 & NE'/4-SWI/4, Section 33, T30N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph, 2 lots of 7.63 acres, original parcel, 80 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval; town needs to sign the map. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Hense to approve with the condition that road be named and dedicated if required. Motion carried. OWNER: Roger Schwartz LOCATION: NEI/4-SEI/4 & NWI/4-SEI/4 & G. L. 2, Section 36, T30N-R17W, Town of Erin Prairie, 1 lot of 4.02 acres, plus 1 outlot of 1.35 acres, original parcel, 99 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval; copy of DOT access permit to be in file, recommend that engineered road plan and erosion control plan be on file, and approved by Land Conservation Committee, before any construction begins. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Hense, seconded by Menter to approve provided that house and road construction satisfy the Land Conservation Dept. Motion carried. 7. OWNER: George & Mary Bloom LOCATION: NWl/4-NE1/4, Section 17, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren, 1 lot of 2.689 acres, original parcel, 78 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Raymond to approve. Motion carried. 8. OWNER: Earl Pechuman LOCATION: SWI/4-SEI/4 & SEI/4-SEI/4, Section 27, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren, 1 lot of 10.00 acres, original parcel, 153.5 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval; extraterritorial approval to be received. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to approve. Motion carried. 9. OWNER: Donald Greenfield LOCATION: NWI/4-NEI/4, Section 4, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren, 1 lot of 2.24 acres, original parcel, 218 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Menter to approve. Motion carried.