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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Zoning 05-08-07 t AMENDED NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MAY 8, 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. Public Hearings to be Scheduled 2. Planning and Zoning Business a. Bills and Invoices b. Closed session per WI Stat. 19.85 (1) e for the purpose of discussing bargaining strategy. Reconvene into open session to complete other agenda items. c. County Board Goal Review ** d. Planning Report e. Code Administration Report f. Land Information Report g. Real Property Lister Update h. Land Use Ordinance Amendments a. Sign Regulations b. Nonmetallic Mining Ordinance ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) ** Additions /Changes /Corrections DATE: May 3, 2007 MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON WI May 8, 2007 Present: Committee: Supervisors Lois Burri, Wally Habhegger, Gene Ruetz, Ron Troyer, Stan Krueger Staff: Dave Fodroczi, Ellen Denzer, Brett Budrow, Kevin Grabau, Jenny Shillcox, Judy Olson Guests: County Board Supervisor Gordon Awsumb Call to Order: Chair Habhegger called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Adoption of Agenda: Motion by Burri, 2 nd by Ruetz to adopt the agenda. Motion carried. Approval of Previous Minutes: none Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 22, 8:30 a.m. Old and New Business: Land Use Ordinance Applications - Municipal Plats - none Public Hearings to be Scheduled - none Planning and Zoning Business Bills and Invoices - The Planning Revenue Report and Bills Report for April 2007 were reviewed by the Committee and signed by Chair Habhegger. Closed session per WI Stat. 19.85 (1) a for the purpose of discussing bargaining strategy. Reconvene into open session to complete other agenda items — Motion by Krueger, second by Burri to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) e. for the purpose of discussing bargaining strategy at 9:02 a.m. All members voted in favor on a roll call vote. Committee members, Chuck Whiting and Dave Fodroczi were present for the closed session. Motion by Krueger, second by Troyer to reconvene in open session at 9:45 a.m. Motion carried. County Board Goal Review - Fodroczi distributed the revised St. Croix County Board Goal Setting noting Internal Goal #2 to develop an energy policy. Supervisor Gordon Awsumb distributed information on and recommended the County partner with Energy Star for Government and piggy back on what the state and federal governments are doing. This would be pertinent to planning and zoning. Fodroczi stated that some building contractors are Energy Star partners and build to Energy Star standards, building energy efficient homes and businesses. There is a $2,000 federal tax credit per house. Awsumb suggested we create an information package including incentives for builders to become Energy Star partners. He also gave information about U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System, a building design and performance measurement system. A wide variety of tools are available and Awsumb asked that we look at what is being done around the country and determine what would be practical for St. Croix County to include in a new Comprehensive Plan. Fodroczi referred to a list showing three Wisconsin counties that have registered as Energy Star partners. Habhegger suggested contacting Dane and Polk Counties for a copy of a resolution to use as a guide as well as information on tax credits. Burri suggested that Resource Agent Pete Kling be contacted about creating public awareness, providing information and education. She also suggested finding out what the University is doing. Habhegger suggested contacting the St. Croix Valley Homebuilders Association since most homebuilders in the area are members. University Extension can provide information for the public on energy efficient appliances, etc. Planning Report - no report Code Administration Report - Grabau reported that Carrie Stoltz, new code enforcement specialist is handling the many issues very well. Some of the cases have been sent to Corporation Counsel for legal handling. A meeting with John Bettendorf is scheduled on May 10 preceded by an internal session with Corporation Counsel on May 9. Land Information Report — Budrow reported that ARC GIS software was installed in the Sheriff s Department for mapping crime, accidents, etc. A staff training session was held. Crime scene drawings were scanned and enlarged for the Sheriffs Department for use in an upcoming trial for a domestic murder case. A DNR & FEMA floodplain mapping open house will be held on May 22 at the Agricultural Center in Baldwin for government staffs and general public. Real Property Lister Update - Fodroczi reported that a letter was received from the City of Hudson on transition of property listings to the County system. The transition should take place in mid -July. The Real Property staff now has only about two weeks backlog depending on when work rolls were completed. Volume of business is down substantially because of the reduction in the real estate market. The City of Hudson will know by mid -July when the County will assume that property listing. Two staff members will work at reduced hours until mid July. Cary Oehlke will work 30 hours per week and Beth Pabst will work 35 hours per week. Land Use Ordinance Amendments: Sign Regulations — Denzer distributed copies of a letter from Town of Somerset supporting the new sign regulations and amendments to the non - metallic mining ordinance. A phone call was received from Ray Knapp, Town of Troy, stating the town's support of the sign ordinance. He will present such support at the public hearing. Denzer distributed the new draft of the sign ordinance, including legal recommendations, and reviewed with Committee members the changes done since the public information meeting. Motion by Troyer to take the proposed ordinance to public hearing as amended with possible other legal edits as identified by the attorneys. Motion 2 nd by Ruetz and carried. Non - metallic Mining Ordinance — Shillcox reviewed with Committee members the summary of proposed ordinance changes. Most of the comments and recommendations received from the public information meeting were regarding dewatering. Land and Water Committee has reviewed the recommendations. The standards recommended by Dr. Tinker at the public information meeting combined with standards in a Minnesota DNR report on quarries and gravel pits is included. Shillcox created a comprehensive list of standards to be included in a hydrogeological report that would be submitted any time there was mining below groundwater. There will no longer will be a prohibition on dewatering unless something in that report causes 2 f concern. The Board of Adjustment would then determine whether it be allowed depending on the risks. Steve Olson sent this list of standards to Bruce Brown, geologist, Wisconsin Geological Survey, and Paul Juckem to review and provide input. Brown recommended there be less emphasis on modeling. He submitted revised standards that he recommends be included in a hydrogeological report. A hydrogeological plan will be required if an operator plans to mine beneath groundwater. It was determined that modeling should not be required in all cases. Shillcox explained other minor recommended changes. Changes recommended by Tim Ramberg were also addressed. Motion by Burri to take the proposed Nonmetallic Mining Ordinance to public hearing as amended today. Motion 2 nd by Krueger and carried. Chair Habhegger adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted: J dy Ols , Recording Secretary Stan Krueger, Secretary 05 -08 -07 3