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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning 11-13-07 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 8:30 A.M. ST CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 1281 1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON, WISCONSIN CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES DATE OF NEXT MEETING OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Land Use Ordinance Applications a. Municipal Plats b. Waivers and rezones to be scheduled c. Discussion of Plats and CSM's currently in the review process. d. Town of Hudson ordinance amendment* 2. Planning and Zoning Business a. Bills and Revenue Reports b. Planning Report c. Code Administration Report d. Land Information Report e. 2008 Budget f. 2008 Fee Schedule* g. Suite Remodeling* ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) ** Additions /Changes /Corrections DATE: November 8, 2007 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 8:30 A.M. ST CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, ROOM 1281 1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON, WISCONSIN CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES DATE OF NEXT MEETING OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. Land Use Ordinance Applications a. Municipal Plats b. Waivers and rezones to be scheduled c. Discussion of Plats and GSM's currently in the review process. 2. Planning and Zoning Business a. Bills and Revenue Reports b. Planning Report c. Code Administration Report d. Land Information Report e. 2008 Budget ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) ** Additions /Changes /Corrections DATE: November 1, 2007 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON WI November 13, 2007 Present: Committee: Supervisors, Wally Habhegger, Gene Ruetz, Stan Krueger and Lois Burri Absent: Ron Troyer Staff. Dave Fodroczi, Kevin Grabau, Ellen Denzer, Brett Budrow, Alex Blackburn, Judy Olson Guests: Call to Order: Chair Habhegger called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. Adoption of Agenda: Motion by Krueger, 2nd by Ruetz to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Approval of Previous Minutes: Motion by Burri, 2nd by Ruetz to approve the minutes of September 25 & October 9, 2007. Motion carried. Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Hudson. Old and New Business: Land Use Ordinance Applications Municipal Plats - none Waivers and Rezones to be Scheduled — Three rezoning applications will be scheduled for public hearing on December 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Baldwin. Discussion of Plats and CSM's currently in the review process — Alex Blackburn reviewed the summary with the committee. Town of Hudson ordinance amendment - Grabau explained the ordinance amendment. Two lots in the Hudson Business Center changed from Commercial to Light Industrial zoning. Motion by Krueger to approve the amendment. Motion 2nd by Burri and approved unanimously. Planning and Zoning Business Bills and Invoices - The October 2007 Planning Bill and Revenue Reports and the October 2007 Zoning Bill and Revenue Reports were reviewed by Committee members. Motion by Burri, 2nd by Ruetz to approve. Motion carried. Planning Report — Denzer reported that the comprehensive planning grant application was submitted by Regional Planning. The final group of applicants included St. Croix, Chippewa and Barron Counties with several municipalities from each. She distributed the final application. The total application is for $500,000 with St. Croix County's part being $150,000. If the grant is not awarded we will do an abbreviated in -house amendment to get our plan in conformance with state statutes. In -kind services will be requested from Regional Planning. She reported that Star Prairie is progressing well on its comprehensive plan. The third open house was held on October 16 and well attended. Only one comment card was received. Three sections remain to be completed and the project should be done by spring. Denzer stated that the new bicycle and pedestrian trail draft plan will be presented at the December 11 Planning and Zoning Committee meeting with adoption by County Board in January. She presented a working draft of the plan and stated that much input was received from citizens, Highway Department staff and other communities with current bicycle trail plans. Denzer reported that a letter was sent to the Town of Hudson with suggestions on changes to its sign ordinance. She met with Town officials twice to review the ideas. After making changes, it will be presented to this Committee for approval. Fodroczi reported that he attended an open house by Two Rivers Community Land Trust. The trust creates affordable housing by buying existing houses using private and public funding, rehabilitates, then sells the homes while holding ownership of the land. The Trust is making its first effort in St. Croix County. Projects have been done in Washington County, Minnesota. It is also bringing its programs to Pierce and Polk Counties. Part of its funding is received through United Way. It is currently buying a house in New Richmond. This will be used as an example of what the Trust can accomplish. A Two Rivers representative will explain the program to the Committee at its January meeting. Code Administration Report - Grabau reported that he attended the WCCA conference earlier this month. There was much discussion about the Rogers /Rock County case on public improvements. The Wisconsin Counties Association is working with statewide organizations to clarify Chapter 236 provisions on public improvements. There is a bill being prepared to present to the State legislature stating that if a town doesn't have standards county standards would apply. Grabau noted that he has received a number of calls recently about wind turbines. A local company is promoting electric generation through wind turbines. Two people from the Milwaukee area asked about requirements and regulating ordinances on wind turbines. They are trying to determine if they would be feasible in this county. The interest is in private wind turbines to supply energy for individual households. Currently, the County ordinance on transmission tower facilities includes wind generators. Habhegger mentioned that there are several lawsuits on wind generators currently in Monroe County involving towns and homeowners. He suggested contacting the Monroe County Zoning Administrator. Land Information Report - Budrow stated that we are enrolled in the LUCA program and should be receiving materials from the Census Bureau soon. He will scan address lists and provide updates to the Census Bureau which will be used for funding, voting, etc. A new server for the website will be purchased. Budrow is providing mapping for the medical examiner to be used in a cancer death study in the County. Budrow is also developing a map of polling places that can be accessed from the County website. Fodroczi reported that there is one remaining board of review to come in this week. The City of Hudson did some data and software testing in October and found it satisfactory. There will be a meeting of County and City staff in early December to work out transition procedures. Fodroczi requested authorization to exceed the maximum daily motel/hotel allowance for Brett Budrow to attend the URISA Leadership Academy in New Orleans on December 5 -7. Budrow has booked a cost saving combination flight/lodging package. Motion by Burri, 2nd by Ruetz to allow Budrow to attend this training and approve the rate of $129 (conference rate for hotel). Motion carried. 2 2008 Budget — Fodrozci stated that the Planning and Zoning 2008 budget was approved by County Board. New equipment will be purchased after January 1. The 2008 state budget includes significant increases in anticipated recycling funds which will be passed on to participating municipalities. 2008 Fee Schedule - Grabau reviewed the fee schedule for 2008. There will be no increase in County fees but the DNR is raising fees for reclamation. Motion by Ruetz, 2nd by Burri to approve the fee schedule. Motion carried. Suite Remodeling - Fodroczi stated that this item including the proposal to move Economic Development to room 1259 was discussed with the Finance Committee at its last meeting. All departments that expressed interest in use of that space will be invited to the next Finance Committee meeting. This may then be taken to the full County Board. Announcements and Correspondence - none Chair Habhegger adjourned the meeting at 10:25 a.m. Yce�p ectfully sub T�ted: JOY Olsorf, Recording Secretary Stan Krueger, Secretary 11 -13 -07 3