HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning 03-08-06 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The St. Croix County Planning and Zoning Committee will conduct a public hearing on
Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Croix County Agricultural Center, 1960
Eighth Ave., Baldwin, Wisconsin, to consider the following:
1) Ordinance amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 17,
Zoning, to accomplish the following:
a. Add definitions for parcel and principal use, 17.09 8.124 and 129.
b. Change the height limitation for accessory structures from 15 feet to 20 feet,
17.12 (5) and 17.13 (3)(a).
c. Add slope disturbance limitations as found in general zoning to the shoreland
section, 17.29 (2)(d) and (e).
d. Change the deputy zoning administrator designation from a town resident to
a town representative, 17.70 (2)(b)9.a.
e. Add structures to the nonconforming use language, 17.70 (4)(a)2. and 4.
f. Remove outdated fee references 17.155 (6)(f) and 1'7.70(3)(c)2.
2) The ordinance amendments would also update and correct cross - references and
statutory references; remove references to subchapters and the associated Roman
numerals and replace with section numbers; correct grammar, spelling and
numbering errors; update outdated terminology; and standardize duplicate
definitions, eliminate outdated definitions and co- locate and number all definitions in
the definition section.
a. The changes are found in the following sections: 17.02, 17.03, 17.05, 17.06,
17.09, 17.10, 17.11, 17.12, 17.13, 17.14, 17.145, 17.15, 17.155, 17.16, 17.17,
17.18, 17.19, 17.20, 17.21, 17.25, 17.26, 17.27, 17.28, 17.29, 17.30, 17.31,
17.32, 17.33, 17.34, 17.35, 17.36, 17.40, 17.55, 17.156, 17.57, 17.60, 17.65,
17.70, 17.71, 17.72 and 17.81, 17.82, 17.83, 17.84, 17.85, 17.86, 17.87, 17.88,
17.89, 17.90.
For anyone interested in reviewing, or obtaining a copy of this ordinance, please visit the
Planning and Zoning Department, St. Croix County Government Center, Hudson,
Wisconsin, or view it on the County web page at www.co.saint- c:roix.wi.us. In the case of
cancellation of this hearing, such notice will be announced on WIXK and WEVR Radio
Stations, or call the Planning and Zoning Department at 715 - 386 -4680 before 5:00 p.m. on
March 8, 2006. Comments will be accepted through the end of the hearing on March 8 t '
and may be submitted, in person, by mail, fax or email at:
Planning and Zoning Department
Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road
Hudson, Wl 54016
715- 386- 4686 -- fax
pz a.co.saint- crokwims -- email
Jan Zoerb, Chair
Planning, and Zoning Committer:
AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Clarence Malick, Chairman
St. Croix County Board
FROM: Jan Zoerb, Chairperson
COMIV =E TITLE: Planning and Zoning Committee
DATE: Wednesday, March 8, 2006
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: St. Croix County Agricultural Center, Baldwin, W1
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1) Ralph Reed rezoning request — tabled February 1, 2006 - Town of Richmond.
OTHER BUSINESS:
2) Ordinance amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations Chapter 17, Zoning, to
accomplish the following:
a. Add definitions for parcel and principal use, 17.09 B.124 and 129.
b. Change the height limitation for accessory structures from 15 feet to 20 feet, 17.12 (5)
and 17.13 (3)(a).
c. Add slope disturbance limitations as found in general zoning to the shoreland section,
17.29 (2)(d) and (e).
d. Change the deputy zoning administrator designation from a town resident to a town
representative, 17.70 (2)(b)9.a.
e. Add structures to the nonconforming use language, 17.70 (4)(a)2. and 4.
f. Remove outdated fee references 17.155 (6)(f) and 17.70(3)(c)2.
3) The ordinance amendments would also update and correct cross - references and statutory
references; remove references to subchapters and the associated Roman numerals and replace
with section numbers; correct grammar, spelling and numbering errors; update outdated
terminology; and standardize duplicate definitions, eliminate outdated definitions and co- locate
and number all definitions in the definition section.
a. The changes are found in the following sections: 17.02, 17.03, 17.05, 17.06, 17.09, 17.10,
1 7. 11 ,17.12,17.13,17.14,17. 145,17.15,17. 155,17.16 ,17.17,17.18,17.19,17.20,17.21,
17.25, 17.26, 17.27, 17.28, 17.29, 17.30, 17.31, 17.32, 17.33, 17.34, 17.35, 17.36, 17.40,
17.55, 17.56, 17.57, 17.60, 17.65, 17.70, 17.71, 17.72 and 17.81, 17.82, 17.83, 17.84, 17.85,
17.86, 17.87, 17.88, 17.89, 17.90.
4) Victor J. and Mira Staut to rezone approximately 44.114 +/- acres of land from Agriculture to
Ag -II. Location: Part of the NW ' / 4 of the SW '/a and in the SW '/a of the SW '/4, Section 16,
T28N -R17W, Town of Pleasant Valley.
5) K & D Holdings Ltd./ Gerry Schoen to rezone approximately 40 +/- acres of land from
Agriculture to Ag/Residential. Location: The SW ' / 4 of the SW ' / 4, Section 28, T28N -Rl7W,
Town of Pleasant Valley
6) Rivard Family Trust/ Lowell and Virginia Rivard to rezone approximately .80 acres of land from
Ag/Residential to Commercial and 3.40 acres of land from Agriculture to Commercial.
Location: The SW i / 4 ofthe SW' /4, Section 7, T30N -R19W, Town of Somerset.
7) Cele and Cindy Rasmussen to rezone approximately 34 +/- acres of land from Ag/Residential
to Commercial. Location: The SW '/4 of the SW '/4, Section 1, T28N -R16W, Town of Eau
Galle
8) Cedar Lake Speedway to rezone approximately 145 +/- acres of land from Ag/Residential to
Commercial. Location: The NW '/4, Section 10, T31N -R18W, Town of Star Prairie.
NEW BUSINESS:
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT
(Agenda not necessarily presented in this order)
SUBMITTED BY: St. Croix County Zoning Office
* Amended Items
DATE: March 1, 2006
COPIES TO: County Board Office Committee Members
County Clerk News Media/Notice Board
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
MARCH oo
Supervisors: Brian Hurtgen, Wally Habhegger, Stan Krueger, and Lois Burri were
present. Jan Zoerb were absent and excused. Staff: Bob Bezek, David Fodroczi and
Debbie Murphy.
Vice Chair Burri called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The next meeting for this
committee will be, 2006 at the Government Center in Hudson.
Unfinished Business:
Ralph Reed: The request is to rezone approximately 6 +/- acres of land from
Ag /Residential to Commercial to allow the applicant to construct a mini - storage
facility. A public hearing was held on February 1, 2oo6 and tabled by the committee as
there were several concerns expressed by adjoining property owners and the Town of
Richmond had not submitted any comments at the time of the hearing. Bezek went over
the request through a PowerPoint presentation, pointing out that this property is
located in a residential area in the Town of Richmond. The covenants on this property,
which allow for only residential uses, are still being disputed. Reed owns and lives on a
triangular shaped 6 acre parcel at the intersection of CTH G and CTH A, where he
proposes to locate the mini - storage facility.
The staff does not support this request as they believe it is not consistent with the
County Comprehensive Development Plan primarily because there is no Town plan to
guide the type and locations for commercial development in rural areas. The
commercial use does not appear compatible with the residential use on the existing
property and properties immediately adjacent to the site. The mixed use also conflicts
with the Development Plan. If allowed, a principle residential structure would be
located on a commercial site, as there is currently a residential home on the site.
Warren Bader, Richmond Town Chair, stated that the Town did not make a formal
decision due to the applicant not attending the meeting. He further stated that this
does not appear to be a good location for a commercial property.
Jon Haasch, agent for Reed, stated that this property is in the plat review area of the
City of New Richmond. He handed out Ordinance *352, City of New Richmond,
addressing the commercial property issue in the plat review area. It may now be
possible to allow part of the site to be rezoned to commercial, and not the entire site.
Haasch also handed out a letter from attorney John S. McDonald stating that he does
not believe the covenants are any longer enforceable as they were violated years ago.
Bezek told the committee that the county does not enforce the covenants, but this area
is clearly a residential area and not well suited for a commercial site.
The hearing was closed. Discussion held by the committee. Motion by Habhegger,
second by Krueger to deny the rezoning request, based on the Richmo Town Chair
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statements, and the following findings:
1. The property has a covenant that precludes commercial use.
2. The proposed commercial use is in the Rural Planning Area and is not
essential to the area.
3. The proposed use involves both residential and commercial uses on the
same lot which are conflicting land uses.
4. The Town of Richmond Chose not to provide comments to either
support or object to this rezoning request.
Motion carried on a unanimous vote.
New Business: Vice Chair Burri opened the hearing. The public hearing notice was
read into the record as follows:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The St. Croix County Planning and Zoning Committee will conduct a public hearing on
Wednesday, March 8, 2oo6 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Croix County Agricultural Center,
196o Eighth Ave., Baldwin, Wisconsin, to consider the following:
1) Ordinance amendments to the St. Croix County Land Use Regulations
Chapter 17, Zoning, to accomplish the following:
a. Add definitions for parcel and principal use, 17.o9 B.12t4 and 129.
b. Change the height limitation for accessory structures from 15 feet to 20
feet, 17.12 (5) and 17.13 (3)(a).
C. Add slope disturbance limitations as found in general zoning to the
shoreland section, 17.29 (2)(d) and (e).
d. Change the deputy zoning administrator designation from a town resident
to a town representative, 17-70 (2)(b)9.a.
e. Add structures to the nonconforming use language, 17.70 (4)(a)2. and 4.
f. Remove outdated fee references 17.155 (6)(f) and 17.70(3)(c)2.
2) The ordinance amendments would also update and correct cross- references
and statutory references; remove references to subchapters and the associated Roman
numerals and replace with section numbers; correct grammar, spelling and numbering
errors; update outdated terminology; and standardize duplicate definitions, eliminate
outdated definitions and co- locate and number all definitions in the definition section.
a. The changes are found in the following sections: 17.02,17.03,17.05,
17.o6 ,17.09,17.10,17.11,17.12,17.13, 1 7- 1 4, 17- 1 7. 1 5,17.155,17.16,
17.17, 17. 18, 17.19,17.20,17.21,17.25, 17.26, 17.27, 17.28, 1 7. 2 9, 1 7.30,17.31,
1 7-3 2 , 1 7.33, 1 7-34, 1 7-35, 1 7-3 6 , 1 7-4 0 , 1 7.55,17-56,17.57, 17.6o, 17.65,
17.70,17.71,17.72 and 1 7. 81 , 1 7.8 2 ,17.83,17.84,17.85, 1 7'.86,17.87,17.88,
1 7.89, 1 7-90.
For anyone interested in reviewing, or obtaining a copy of this ordinance, please visit
the Planning and Zoning Department, St. Croix County Government: Center, Hudson,
Wisconsin, or view it on the County web page at www.co.saint- croix.wi.us. In the case of
cancellation of this hearing, such notice will be announced on WIXK and WEVR Radio
Stations, or call the Planning and Zoning Department at 715- 386 -468o before 5:00 p.m.
on March 8, 2006. Comments will be accepted through the end of the hearing on
March 8th and may be submitted, in person, by mail, fax or email at:
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Planning and Zoning Department
Government Center
11o1Carmichael Road
Hudson, WI 54016
715 -386 -4686 -- fax
pz(&co.saint- croix.wi.us -- email
Jan Zoerb, Chair
Planning, and Zoning Committee
Bob Bezek, Code Administrator, explained to the public that Wisconsin Statutes 59.69
allows counties to amend the ordinance and to update outdated terminology, minor
technical corrections and substantive changes. He went over the amendments with the
committee and public, pointing out that 1) e. Add structures to non - conforming use
language 17.70(4)(a)2.and 4 was removed from the amendments, and is no longer
included in this hearing. Bezek explained the requested amendments in 1) a., b., c., d.,
and f. There are also some minor technical corrections that do not change the intent of
the ordinance, but mainly to correct errors, update references and eliminate outdated
material, as referred to in the notice under 2).
The public hearing was opened by Vice Chairperson Lois Burri, and the public
addressed the committee and staff with the following comments:
Joe Merchack , Laurel Avenue, Hudson, WI
-Supported removal of 1) e. Adding structures to the nonconforming use language
Roger Humphrey, Humphrey Engineering
• Had a question on public sewer in the Shoreland Ordinance and asked the county to
look at changing language, particularly in the urban transitional areas. The
county now has a 2 -acre minimum and asked to look at staging zoning in these
urban transitional areas in towns that do not have shoreland zoning.
Dave Fodroczi handed out comments from the public that were sent in writing:
Bob Rollie. Town of Troy
-Had comments on non - conforming use language, and supported removal of 1) e.
Adding structures to the nonconforming use language
Linda Luckey. Town of St. Joseph -
-Commented on Home Occupation definition
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Fodroczi explained that two Home Occupation definitions exist in the ordinance with
the most recent having been adopted in the 199o's under Home Occupations in
Section 17.155.. The proposed change to the ordinance is just to replace the outdated
definition under "Definitions" in Section 17.09 with the Home Occupation definition in
Section 17.155There is no proposed change to the definition.
Fodroczi further explained that Corporation Counsel has identified additional changes
to be considered in the ordinance, but there was not enough time to complete this right
now. The staff will continue to review additional changes with Corporation Counsel for
consideration in the near future.
Julie Speer, Town of Cady, requested that comments from the public and minutes be
sent to the County Board prior to the County Board meeting.
I No other comments from the public were expressed. Public hearing closed.
Committee discussion. Motion by Habhegger, second by Krueger to recommend the
proposed amendments to the County Board for their approval, with the changes
proposed by staff that includes: the deletion of "structures" to the nonconforming use
language, 17.70 (4)(a)2 and 4, and to further modify the definition of "Principle Use" to
state "The primary purpose for which a lot or parcel is used. "Motion carried on a 4 -0
vote.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The St. Croix County Planning and Zoning Committee will be conducting a public
hearing on Wednesday, March 8, 2oo6, at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Croix County
Agricultural Center, 196o Eighth Ave., Baldwin, Wisconsin, to consider the following
petition(s):
3) Victor J. and Mira Staut to rezone approximately 44.114 +/- acres
of land from Agriculture to Ag -II. Location: Part of the NW 1 /4 of the
SW 1 /4 and in the SW 1 /4 of the SW 1 /4, Section 16, T28N -R17W, Town of
Pleasant Valley.
4) K & D Holdings Ltd./ Gerry Schoen to rezone approximately 40 +/-
acres of land from Agriculture to Ag /Residential. Location: The SW 1 /4
of the SW 1 /4, Section 28, T28N- R17W, Town of Pleasant Valley
5) Rivard Family Trust/ Lowell and Virginia Rivard to rezone
approximately .8o acres of land from Ag /Residential to Commercial
and 3.4o acres of land fr Agri to Commercial. Location: The
SW 1 /4 of the SW 1 /4, Section 7, T3oN -Ri9W, Town of Somerset.
6) Cele and Cindy Rasmussen to rezone approximately 34 +/- acres of
land from Ag /Residential to Commercial. Location: The SW 1 /4 of the
SW 1 /4, Section 1, T28N -R16W, Town of Eau Galle
7) Cedar Lake Speedway to rezone approximately 1.45 +/- acres of land
from Ag /Residential to Commercial. Location: The'.NW 1 /4, Section 1o,
T31N -R18W, Town of Star Prairie.
Information on this petition may be obtained from the office of the Planning and
Zoning Department, Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. In the case of cancellation
of this hearing, such notice will be announced on WIXK and WEVR Radio Stations, or
call the Planning and Zoning Department at 715- 386 -468o before 5:00 p.m.
Jan Zoerb, Chairperson
Planning and Zoning Committee
Victor Staut: Victor J. and Mira Staut to rezone approximately 44.114 +/- acres of
land from Agriculture to Ag -II.
Bezek went over the request through a PowerPoint presentation, going over the maps of
the site. The applicant wishes to split his 44 -acre parcel into two -20+ acre parcels. The
plan is to sell off one piece of property, while remaining to live on the other. The Town
of Pleasant Valley has approved of the request after considering §91.77, and
determining that it complies with the Town Plan and the new subdivision standards.
The staff supports the request and recommends approval.
Hearing opened. Victor Staut, applicant, told the committee that he believes this
request fits the Ag -II criteria, and the Town of Pleasant Valley plan.
There was no opposition.
Hearing closed, discussion held. Motion by Habhegger, second by Hurtgen and carried
to recommend approval of the request to County Board based on the following findings:
1. The parcel is in the rural planning area and is an appropriate use.
2. The proposed use is consistent with minimum lot size requirements in the
rural planning area.
3. The request is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood, countryside or
terrain.
4. The proposed use has minimal potential to adversely impact stormwater
management.
5. The proposed use has minimal potential to adversely impact water resources
with sedimentation resulting from erosion.
6. The proposed use has litt p otential to adversely impact shoreland areas or
wetlands and closed depressions located in shoreland areas.
7. The proposed use will not adversely impact closed depressions or wetlands.
8. The proposed use is consistent with policies to preserve woodlands, prairie
remnants, unique open spaces, or environmental corridors.
9. The request does protect and preserve agricultural land.
10. The proposed use is generally consistent or not in conflict with the St. Croix
County Natural Resources Management Plan.
11. The Town of Pleasant Valley has reviewed the rezoning and recommends approv'
after considering §91.77 in making their recommendation.
12. The request is consistent with the spirit and intent of applicable County Land
Use Ordinances.
With the following condition:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or occupancy permit for a use on the
rezoned parcel, the landowner shall cause a certified survey map to be made of
the property and filed with the register of deeds.
Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Staff will forward the request onto County Board.
Gerry Schoen: K & D Holdings Ltd./ Gerry Schoen to rezone approximately 40 +/-
acres of land from Agriculture to Ag /Residential.
Bezek went over the request through a PowerPoint presentation, going over the maps of
the site. The applicant owns an 8o -acre parcel. He wishes to rezone 4o acres of this
parcel to divide off three 12 -14 acre parcels zoned ag /residential and leave the
remaining 4o -acre parcel zoned agriculture. The Town of Pleasant Valley has not
forwarded a recommendation. The staff supports the request, but feels that the request
should be tabled until the Town of Pleasant Valley hears the request and forwards a
recommendation to the county.
Hearing opened. Gerry Schoen, applicant, agrees with the staff report, and added that
this request is consistent with the Town of Pleasant Valley's criteria for rezoning. There
are many trees on the site, and the plan is to keep most of the trees. This request is on
the town agenda for the next meeting on Tuesday (March 14 th) .
Victor Staut, member of the public, supports Schoen's request.
There was no opposition.
Hearing closed and discussion held by the committee. Motion by Habhegger, second by
Krueger and carried unanimously to table the request to receive a recommendation
from the Town of Pleasant Valley
Rivard Family Trust: Rivard Family Trust/ Lowell and Virginia Rivard to rezone
approximately .8o acres of land from Ag /Residential to Commercial a nd 3.4o acres of
land from Agriculture to Commercial.
Bezek went over the request through a PowerPoint presentation, going over the maps of
the site. Due to the reconstruction of Hwy. 35 adjacent to this site, the access to the
existing operation has changed. To improve access to the stone sales yard and adjacent
properties, the applicant is requesting to rezone 4.2 acres to commercial and submit a
plat that will improve and clarify access to this property and adjacent properties, as well
as allow some expansion of the stone display area. The staff recommends approval of
this request.
Hearing opened. Mike Rivard, applicant, went over the CSM with the committee
pointing out their plan. The property is located on Old Scout Camp Road. The Town of
Somerset has approved of the request, after considering §91.77. Rivard gave a copy of
the minutes to the committee stating this approval.
There was no opposition.
Hearing closed, discussion held. Motion by Krueger, second by Hurtgen and carried to
recommend approval of the request to County Board based on the following findings:
1. The parcel is in the rural planning area and is an appropriate use.
2. The request is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood, countryside or
terrain.
3. The proposed use has minimal potential to adversely impact stormwater
management.
4. The proposed use has minimal potential to adversely impact water resources
with sedimentation resulting from erosion.
5. The proposed use has minimal potential to adversely impact shoreland areas
or wetlands and closed depressions located in shoreland areas.
6. The proposed use has minimal potential to adversely impact closed
depressions or wetlands.
7. The proposed use is consistent with policies to preserve woodlands, prairie
remnants, unique open spaces, or environmental corridors.
8. The proposed use is consistent with the County's policy to favor agricultural
uses over non - agricultural uses when considering land use conflicts.
9. The proposed use is generally consistent or not in conflict with the St. Croix
County Natural Resources Management Plan.
10. The proposed use can comply with standards in the Land Use, Subdivision and
Sanitary ordinances.
11. The Town of Somerset supports the request and has considered Wisconsin
Statutes 91.77 in making their decision.
(Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Staff will forward to County Board.
`Cedar Lake Speedway: Cedar Lake Speedway to rezone approximately 145 +/- acres of
land from Ag /Residential to Commercial.
Bezek went over the request through a PowerPoint presentation, going over the maps of
the site. He explained that this is an existing site with a commercial use. The owners
want to expand the use by including an indoor motorcross facility. The original use is
existing and can stay as it is, but a permit is needed for the new motorcross use. The
owners have opted to bring the entire site into compliance, and are asking to rezone the
entire 145 acres to commercial. There are no POWTS limitations on the site, and a
wetland delineation has been completed. The applicant has been to the town, and has
worked with surrounding landowners to work out the differences that have come up.
The Town of Star Prairie has recommended approval of the request. County staff
supports approval of this request.
Hearing opened. Steve Kaufman, owner of Cedar Lake Speedway, went over the history
of the speedway and how they got to this point. They do not plan to have any outdoor
races at the motorcross.
Roger Humphrey, Jack Emmick and Curt Jorgenson were in support of the request
stating that it meets the county Development Management Plan, is a great opportunity
for family events and very family oriented and good place for children to ride in a safe
environment. Scott counter, Plan Commission member for Star Prairie spoke in favor
of the request saying that the applicants have done a good job at the town level and have
addressed neighbors concerns. The Plan Commission and Town Board are in full
support of this request and would like to see approval from the committee.
Hearing closed. Discussion held by committee members. The committee suggested
that that the Board of Adjustment give strong consideration to the conditions suggested
by the town. Motion by Habhegger, second by Krueger to approve the request to rezone
from Ag /Residential to Commercial based on the following findings:
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1. The proposed use has a potential to adversely impact stormwater management
that can be managed.
2. The proposed use has a potential to adversely impact water resources with
sedimentation resulting from erosion that can be managed.
1 3. The proposed use has a potential to adversely impact shorela.nd areas or
wetlands and closed depressions located in shoreland areas and. can be managed.
4. The proposed use has a potential to adversely impact closed depressions or
wetlands that can be managed.
5. The proposed use is consistent with policies to preserve woodlands, prairie
remnants, unique open spaces, or environmental corridors.
6. The proposed use is generally consistent or not in conflict with the St. Croix
County Natural Resources Management Plan.
7. The proposed use can comply with standards in the Land Us Subdivision and
- -- Sanitary ordinances.
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8. The existing commercial nonconforming use is well established and will most
likely continue for the foreseeable future. Rezoning to commercial would
correctly reflect the type of use for this site.
9. The proposed use is compatible with this existing use.
10. The Town of Star Prairie supports the request.
111. Rezoning the property to commercial would correctly reflect the historic and on-
going use of the property.
12. The proposed expanded commercial use of the property is compatible with the
existing commercial use.
With the following condition:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or occupancy permit for a use on the
rezoned parcel, the landowner shall cause a certified survey map to be made of
the property and filed with the register of deeds.
Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Staff will forward onto County :Board.
Cele Rasmussen: Request to rezone approximately 34 +/- acres of land from
Ag /Residential to Commercial.
Bezek went over the request through a PowerPoint presentation, going over the maps of
the site. He explained that this request is to allow the applicant to rezone a parcel of
land from Ag /Res to Commercial. The property is located in the Town of Eau Galle, and
is immediately adjacent to the Village of Woodville and borders the Interstate. The
Village of Woodville stated in a letter dated March 2.d that they would be interested in
considering annexation of this parcel. The property falls in the extraterritorial area of
the Village of Woodville, and the Village plans to exercise their plat review authority.
The zoning staff agrees that it is a good location for a commercial use, but does not
support the rezoning request, as they would like to see the property owner work with
the Village on annexation, and there is no plan for what type of commercial
development is being proposed. He further stated that it would be more desirable to
have city sewer and water for commercial properties.
Hearing opened. Scott Rudd, agent for Rasmussen, said that his client would like to
rezone the property first, and then look at developing for commercial uses. Dennis
Duckworth, Plan Commission member for theTown of Eau Galle, stated that the request
passed at the town level and they believe it is a good area for a commercial rezoning. A
discussion was held on annexation to the Village. Habhegger stated that it is required
by State Statutes that the county should check with the Village on their rights in the
extraterritorial area.
Motion by Habhegger, second by Hurtgen to deny the request. Motion failed on a 2 -2
vote (Habhegger /Hurtgen in favor, Burri /Krueger opposed). Discussion held by the
committee on allowing the applicant to work with the Village and Town on options.
Motion by Krueger, second by Burri to table the request to allow the a pplicant to work
with the Village and the Town to come up with some kind of solution and bring back to
the committee. Motion carried on a unanimous vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
(Debra Murphy, Recorder
S tan Krueger, Secretary