HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustment 12-01-05ST. CROIX COUNTY
December 1, 2005
:3o a.m.
Center, Hudson, Wisconsin
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(This hearing
The meeting was called to order by Chairpersc
Speer, Art Jensen, Sue Nelson and Buck Malic
Staff included: David Fodroczi, Planning and
Jenn Emmerich, Zoning Specialist, Steve 01
Debbie Murphy, recorder.
The meeting of the Board of Adjustment was
properly noticed meeting, and the agenda was
1, 2005
by a Court Reporter)
Julie Speer at 8:30 a.m. A roll call was made. Julie
were present. Linda Luckey was absent and excused.
Zoning Director, Jenny Shillcox, Zoning Specialist,
)n, Land and Water Conservation Department and
to order. Chairperson Speer believes this to be a
The next meeting for the Board will be January � 2006. The meeting will be held in the County Board
Room at the Government Center. The starting ti e will be 8:30 a.m.
MINUTES
Motion by Malick, seconded by Jensen to adopt
Motion carried.
minutes from the October 27, 2005 hearing.
The hearing was opened and testimony taken and
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson Speer welcomed everyone in
Adjustment meeting is conducted.
Chairperson Speer stated that the public
record as follows:
The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment has se
2005 at 8:30 a.m. at the Government Center, 1101
following requests under the St. Croix County Zoi
question, after which the Board will deliberate an(
RECONSIDERATION
1. APPLICANT:
David and Lynn Robso
LOCATION:
Part of Gov. Lot 1, Secl
ADDRESS:
1274 Highway 35, Hud
REQUEST:
Reconsideration of Coi
The Board will reconsi
Bylaws, Article VIII, S
VARIANCES
2. APPLICANT:
Paul Madsen, owner
LOCATION:
Gov. Lot 2, Section 36,
ADDRESS:
208 N. Ilwaco Road, Ri
REQUEST:
Variance request to the
Preservation Zone of th
H.3.a. of the Lower St.
to construct decks on tL
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
3. APPLICANT:
Robert and Maureen Vi
LOCATION:
Part of Gov. Lot 1, Secti
ADDRESS:
118 Black Bass Road, I
REQUEST:
Special exception requt
to Section 17.36 H.13 c
by a court reporter.
and gave a brief overview of how the Board of
notice was published correctly and was read into the
sled a public hearing for Thursday, December 1,
michael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin, to consider the
Ordinance. The Board will view each site in
vote on the requests.
owners
n 34, T30N -R20W, Town of St. Joseph
n, WI 54016
ition #3 of the decision dated September 22, 2005.
r this decision pursuant to the Board of Adjustment
tion 5 and 6.
'28N -R20W, Town of Troy
-r Falls, WI 54022
squirements for structures in the Slope
St. Croix River pursuant to Section 17.36
'roix Riverway Ordinance. The request is
property.
ce, owners
1 25, T28N -R10W, Town of Troy
ver Falls, WI 54022
L for a lift in the St. Croix Riverway District pursuant
the Lower St. Croix Riverway Ordinance. The request
is to allow the applicant
Ito install a mechanical lift to access the St. Croix River.
4. APPLICANT: Brett and Isadora Wines
owners
LOCATION: The SE' /4 of the NE 1 /4,
Section 25, T29N -RI 9W, Town of Hudson
ADDRESS: 763 Kilt Court, Hudson,;
WI 54016
REQUEST: Special exception request
for filling and grading on slopes in excess
of 20% and within 300 -feet
of the OHWM in the Shoreland District
pursuant to Section 17.2
(2)(c) 1 of St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. The
request is to construct a
iome on Lot 34 in the Indigo Ponds subdivision.
5. APPLICANT: Thomas and Margaret L
rsen,owners /Laura and Ignecia Pizarra,
agents
LOCATION: The SE '/4 of the SE ' /4, Section
32, T29N -R16W, Town of Baldwin
ADDRESS: 608 230 Street, Woodville,
WI 54028
REQUEST: Special exception request
for a limited commercial recreational
activity in the Ag/Resid
ntial District pursuant to Section 17.14(6)(e).
6. APPLICANT: New Horizon Homes/Bernie
Kopp, owners
LOCATION: The NW '/4 of the NW 1 /t,
Section 23, T30N -R18W, Town of
Richmond
ADDRESS: Off of Hwy 65, New Richmond,
WI 54017
REQUEST: Special exception request
for an office use in the Commercial
District pursuant to Sec
on 17.18(1) of the St. Croix County
Zoning Ordinance.
All interested persons are invited to attend said Baring and be heard. Additional information may be
obtained from the St. Croix County Planning and Zoning Department, Hudson, Wisconsin at (715)
386-4680.
Julie 4eer, Chairperson
St. Croi County Board of Adjustment
The Board recessed from 11:05 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. to view the sites.
NEW BUSINESS
DECISIONS:
After hearing testimony on the requested variance and special exception requests, reviewing the
material in the record, and conducting a site visi , the Board rendered the following decisions:
David and Lynn Robson
Motion by Nelson, second by Jensen to reconsider Condition #3 of the variance decision approved on
September 22, 2005 for a garage to encroach within the side -yard setback in the Lower St. Croix
Riverway District. The Board voted to amend Condition #3 of the variance as follows:
C ondition #3:
Prior to commencing construction, the
plan drawn to scale of all existing tree
garage addition indicating location, sp
applicants shall retain the dense everp
the current level of screening between
north. Prior to commencing constructs
temporary fencing around the existing i
]'he applicant shall also be responsible
pplicants shall submit to the Zoning Administrator a
along the northern property line and adjacent to the
pies, height, DBH of trunk, and diameter of base. The
on trees along the northern property line to maintain
pie garage addition and the adjacent property to the
i of the garage addition, the applicants shall install
?es to protect them from damage during construction.
or replacing any dead or dying trees within one Year.
The following vote was taken to approve: N
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
Paul Madsen
The following requests were tabled at the
yes; Malick, yes; Jensen, yes; Chairperson Speer,
27` hearing:
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I tem #1: Variance request to the requir ments for filling and grading in the Slope Preservation
Zone of the St. Croix Riverway District pursuant Ito Section 17.36 H.3.c of the Lower St. Croix Riverway
Ordinance.
Item #2: Special Exception request for tructural Erosion Control Measures in the St. Croix
Riverway District pursuant to Section 17.36 HA b. of the Lower St. Croix County Riverway Ordinance.
The request is to allow the applicant to replace retaining walls and decks on the property and to manage
stormwater runoff round the house.
I tem #3: Special Exception request for Stairways in the St. Croix Riverway District pursuant to
Section 17.36 H.12 of the Lower St. Croix Riverway Ordinance. The request is to allow the applicant to
install new steps to access the St. Croix River.
The following request was heard at today's hear
Variance request to the requirements for structur(
pursuant to Section 17.36 H.3.a. of the Lower St.
to construct decks on the property.
in the Slope Preservation Zone of the St. Croix River
Croix Riverway Ordinance. The request is
After a lengthy discussion, the following
Motion by Malick, seconded by Jensen to
applications until all information requested is r
following vote was taken to table: Jensen,
Motion failed on a tie vote.
Motion by Malick to adopt the three tabled i
variance request presented today. Malick w
Motion by Nelson, second by Speer to approve
conditions. The following vote was taken to aI
Chairperson Speer, yes. Motion failed on a tie
Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to deny all
following vote was taken to deny: Jensen, yes;
Motion failed on a tie vote.
Further discussion held. Motion by Malick, se
meeting date on January 5, 2006. The Board is re
that show the location of the primary water infil
Conservation Department and Department of N
table: Jensen, yes; Nelson, yes; Malick, yes; Cha
Brett and Isadora Wines
Motion by Jensen, second by Malick to approv
and grading on slopes in excess of 20% and wit]
Indigo Ponds based on the following findings:
1. The applicants are Brett and Isadora Win
Steve West, Landsted LLC, acting as thei
2. The site is located at Lot 34 of the Indigo
25, T29N, R19W, Town of Hudson, St. (
3. The applicants filed an application with t]
exception permit for filling and grading c
of a pond pursuant to Section 17.29(2)(c)
4. With conditions for erosion control, storn
intent of the Ordinance would be met anc
the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance v
exception permit in that negative impacts
were made:
all requested variance and special exception
d and a Chapter 30 DNR permit is obtained. The
Nelson, no, Malick yes, Chairperson Speer, no.
from the October 27` hearing, and to table the
;w the motion as there was no second.
of the variance and special exception requests with
ve: Malick, no; Jensen, no; Nelson, yes;
if the variance and special exception requests. The
elson, no; Malick, yes; Chairperson Speer, no.
by Jensen to table all requests until the next
ing that the applicant provide the staff with plans
)n site as agreed upon with the Land & Water
I Resources. The following vote was taken to
;on Speer, no. The motion carried on a 3 -1 vote.
the special exception request for a permit for filling
n 300 -feet of the OHWM in the Shoreland District of
s, property owners, 763 Kilt Court, Hudson, WI, with
agent.
Ponds Subdivision at the SE '/4 of the NE ' / 4 of Section
roix County, Wisconsin.
e Planning and Zoning Department for a special
120 percent slopes and greater in the Shoreland District
of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
water management, and tree protection, the spirit and
all requirements of Sections 17.70(7)(a) and 17.70(c) of
ould be met by granting this request for a special
to the pond would be minimized.
The Town of Hudson has recommended approval of this request.
The applicants' agent has worked with st #ff from the Planning and Zoning Department and Land
and Water Conservation Department to address environmental concerns.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has no objections to this request.
With the following conditions:
1. This special exception permit allows the
in the shoreland area of a pond to establ
Approval for this special exception pern
structures, or impervious coverage not s
14, 2005.
2. Prior to commencing construction, the a
Town of Hudson and obtain any other r(
including but not limited to a Wisconsin
3. Prior to commencing construction, the ap
lines of trees located outside of the gradir
construction. The applicants shall also be
trees, shrubs and groundcover outside of
percent and/or within 75 feet of the OHV6
Wildlife property to the south in order to:
• substantially screen the home, g
lands,
• preserve the sensitive natural ha
public lands, and
• stabilize and protect the steep sl
applicants to disturb slopes greater than on 20 percent
;h a building site that supports a house and driveway.
it does not include any additional grading and filling,
sown or indicated in the plans submitted November
)plicants shall secure a building permit from the
quired local, state, or federal permits and approvals,
DNR Chapter 30 permit.
Jicants shall install construction fencing around the drip
limits to protect them from damage during
-esponsible for maintaining the existing level of native
.ie grading limits located on slopes more than 20
M of the pond and adjacent to the US and Fish and
, and other structures from the pond and public
tat within the shoreline setback and adjacent to the
from long -term erosion.
4. Prior to beginning any work, the applica
that includes the landowner, contractor,
Planning and Zoning and Land and Wat
be discussed include but are not limited
timelines, roles and responsibilities of o'
5. Prior to beginning any work, the applica
of approved installation estimates in fav
Zoning Department for grading activitie
measures (to ensure proper construction
minimum of one year and shall automat:
financial guarantees:
• Written estimates must be subm
review and approval.
• No construction, including eartf
financial guarantees
.s must schedule an on -site pre - construction meeting
gistered landscape architect and St. Croix County
Conservation Department staff members. Items to
coordinating installation of BMPs, construction
ier, engineer, architect, and contractor.
s must submit a financial guarantee equal to 120%
of St. Croix County, to be held by the Planning and
erosion control, and storm water management
The initial financial guarantee period shall be for a
illy renew until the county releases any or all of the
to the Planning and Zoning Department for
moving, shall take place prior to approval of the
The applicant shall have the en ineer or registered landscape architect submit proof
that the plans were installed as approved. This document can be submitted in the form
of an as -built or other document that county staff can review to ensure the plans were
installed in accordance with the original design.
Upon substantial completion of 11 required improvements, the applicant shall notify
the Zoning Administrator of the completion of the improvements in writing. The
Zoning Administrator, in consul t ion with appropriate experts, shall inspect the
improvements.
The County may retain a portion of the guarantee, for a period not to exceed two years
after final acceptance of an impi ovement to ensure the project has been stabilized, this
amount is not to exceed 15% of the cost of the improvement.
During construction, the smallest amount of bare ground shall be exposed for as short a time
as possible. Temporary ground cover such as mulch shall be used and permanent native
groundcover shall be planted.
Upon commencing construction, the applicants shall implement the storm water management
plan submitted on November 14, 2005 ajnd approved by the Land and Water Conservation
Department. The drainage swales shall l e planted with native plants and grasses to retain the
ecology and natural character of the area.
Within 30 days of completing construction, the applicants shall record the storm water
management plan and a maintenance a eement for the permanent storm water swales against
the property. The applicant is responsible to provide a recorded copy to the Planning and
Zoning Department. The intent is to make the current and future owners aware of the
responsibilities associated with the storm water management plan as well as the limitations the
landowner incurs as a result of the plan.
9. Within 30 days of completing construct
prepared by the project engineer or regi
property to the Planning and Zoning De
10. Any minor change or addition to the pr(
shall require review and approval by thf
Conservation Department prior to makii
addition to the originally approved plan
process.
11. The applicants shall have one (1) year f
commence construction. Failure to do s
permit. If the special exception permit
will be required to secure a new special
construction on the project.
12. These conditions may be amended or ac
conditions arise that would affect the he
resources of St. Croix County. Conditic
applicant and an opportunity for a hearii
13. Accepting this decision means that the
conditions of this decision.
the applicants shall submit record drawings
;d landscape architect and photographs of the
ect, including but not limited to design of the project,
Zoning Administrator and the Land and Water
g the change or addition. Any major change or
mill have to go through the special exception approval
m the issuance of the special exception permit to
shall result in revocation of the special exception
pires before construction commences, the applicant
:ception permit before starting or completing
ional conditions may be added if unanticipated
i and/or safety of citizens or degrade the natural
will not be amended or added without notice to the
have read, understand, and agree to all
The following vote was taken to approve: N
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
Robert and Maureen Vince
Motion by Jensen, second by Malick to ap]
a mechanical lift in the St. Croix Riverway
1. The applicants are Robert and Maureen V
Heights, MN 55118.
2. The site address is 118 Black Bass Road,
3. The site is located in part of Government
St. Croix County, WI.
4. Lifts are allowed uses with a special excel
5. With conditions for maintaining and enha
not violate the spirit and intent of the Ord
take away from the scenic or recreational
6. The lift is necessary to provide pedestrian
20 percent.
7. The lift will meet all design standards stip
8. The proposed lift will be the only lift acce
9. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Re
condition to address screening.
yes; Malick, yes; Jensen, yes; Chairperson Speer,
the special exception request for a permit to construct
.ct based on the following findings:
property owners, 782 Hilltop Road, Mendota
ver Falls, WI 54022.
it 1, all in Section 25, T28N -R19W, Town of Troy,
ition permit in the Lower St. Croix Riverway District.
icing existing vegetation on site, the proposed lift will
nance as it will be visually inconspicuous and will not
lualities of the Riverway District.
access to the St. Croix River due to slopes exceeding
l in section 17.3611.13.a.1) -10).
the St. Croix River on the site.
-s recommends approval of the request with a
10. The Land & Water Conservation Departitient recommends approval of the request with
conditions to adhere to the vegetation re standards of Section 17.36 H.13.a.(8) of the St.
Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
11. There has been no public opposition to these requests.
With the following conditions:
1. This special exception permit allows th
plans submitted on October 6, 2005. A
include any additional grading and fillii
coverage not shown or indicated in thoE
2. Prior to commencing construction of th
the Town of Troy and obtain any other
3. Prior to commencing construction of the
site, certified by an engineer.
4. Prior to commencing construction, the al
Administrator a vegetation plan showing
additional vegetation to be added to scree
the vegetation management standards in
mature white pine trees are not removed,
5. Within 30 days of implementing the vel
the plan against the property and provid
intent is to make the current and future
associated with the plan and its importa
screening.
6. Prior to commencing construction of thi
construction meeting with the Zoning A
• provide a construction timeline and
landscapers in charge of the site imp
• to ensure that all pre - construction a
• to ensure that the property owners a
and responsibilities.
applicants to construct. a lift in accordance with the
.3roval of this special exception permit does not
;, vegetation removal, structures, or impervious
plans.
lift, the applicants shall secure a building permit from
squired local, State, or Federal permits and approvals.
ft, the applicants shall have the plans, specific to this
licants shall submit and have approved by the Zoning
, hat vegetation will be removed for the lift as well as
the principal structure on the site in accordance with
action 17.36 H.B. The plan must also indicate that the
ut may be limbed up for the installation of the lift.
tation management plan, the applicants shall record
a recorded copy to the Zoning Administrator. The
vners aware of the maintenance responsibilities
;e for erosion control, slope stabilization, and
lift, the applicants shall schedule an on -site pre -
ministrator to:
information for the contractors and/or
itions have been met; and
any contractors involved are aware of their roles
7. Within 30 days of commencing construction of the lift, the applicants shall implement the
approved vegetation plan.
8. Within 30 days of completing construction of the lift, the applicants shall submit to the Zoning
Administrator record drawings prepared by a registered surveyor and photographs of the
property as viewed from the top of the b uff and from the mid - channel of the St. Croix River.
9. Any minor change or addition to the project, including but not limited to design of the project,
shall require review and approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to making the change or
addition. Any major change or addition to the originally approved plan will have to go
through the Board of Adjustment approval process.
10. The applicant shall have one (1) year from the issuance of this special exception permit to
commence construction. Failure to do so shall result in expiration of the permit. If the permit
expires before construction commences, the applicant will be required to secure a new permit
before starting or completing the proje
11. These conditions may be amended or
conditions arise that would affect the h
resources of St. Croix County. Condit
applicant and an opportunity for a heat
12. Accepting this decision means that the
conditions of this decision.
The following vote was taken to approve: Nel
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
ional conditions may be added if unanticipated
i and/or safety of citizens or degrade the natural
will not be amended or added without notice to the
have read, understand, and agree to all
yes; Malick, yes; Jensen, yes; Chairperson Speer,
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Thomas and Margaret Larsen/ Laura and Igiecia Pizarra
Motion by Jensen, second by Nelson to approve the special exception request for a limited commercial
recreational activity in the Ag/Residential Distri�t based on the following findings:
1. The applicants filed a request with the Board of Adjustment to operate a horse boarding,
training and breeding facility, to be located at 608 — 230 Street, Woodville, WI 54028.
2. The applicants are Thomas and Margar�t Larsen, property owners, 409 Quixote Avenue No.,
Lakeland, MN 55403.
3. The site is located in the SE �/4 of the S l /4 of Section 32,T29N -R16W, Town of Baldwin.
4. This request does not violate the spirit general intent of the St. Croix County Zoning
Ordinance.
5. This request does not negatively impact the public health, safety or general welfare of the public, nor
would it be substantially adverse to prope values in the neighborhood because it is compatible with
the surrounding agricultural uses.
6. This request does not constitute a nuisance y reason of noise, dust, smoke, odor or other similar factors
as the property owners have ample acreage o dispose of the horse manure.
7. 'This request is found to be subordinate o the primary agricultural use of the property,
compatible with the agricultural use on hat and surrounding properties and not likely to attract
other related commercial uses because 0 of the 120 acres is used for crops. The site is over
two miles from Baldwin and does not ve convenient access from Interstate 94.
8. 'The Town of Baldwin has recommend d approval of this request.
9. There has been no public opposition to the request.
With the following conditions:
1. The special exception permit allows th applicants to operate a horse boarding and training
facility in accordance with the plans su mitted on October 17, 2005. Approval for this special
exception permit does not include any dditional structures, services or operations not
indicated in the plans as part of the pro osed limited commercial recreational activity.
2. Prior to commencing the limited com ercial recreational activity, the applicants shall obtain
any other required local, State, or Fede al permits and approvals.
3. All signage on the property shall be 1i ited to 32 square feet and shall meet the sign standards
in accordance with Section 17.65 of th St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
4. The number of employees is limited to one employee and the residents, as indicated on the
plans submitted.
5. The maximum number of horses being boarded at the facility at any time shall be 22 horses.
6. The applicant shall be responsible for eeping the property in a neat and orderly manner and
disposing of the manure generated by e business. No materials or equipment shall be stored
outside or be allowed to accumulate o the property.
7. No hazardous materials shall be storeiederal. on the site. Storage of propane and any other petroleum
products shall comply with State and regulations.
8. All lighting associated with the busine�s shall be illuminated downward and shielded away
from neighboring properties to minimi a glare.
9. The applicant shall be responsible for ontacting the Zoning Administrator to review this
special exception permit in two years om the approval date for compliance (December
2007).
10. Any minor change or addition to the li ited commercial recreational activity shall require
review and approval by the Zoning A ministrator prior to making the change or addition.
Any major change or addition to the o iginally approved plan will have to go through the
special exception approval process.
11. These conditions may be amended or dditional conditions may be added if unanticipated
conditions arise that would affect the ealth and/or safety of citizens or degrade the natural
resources of St. Croix County. Condi ions will not be amended or added without notice to the
applicant and an opportunity for a hea ing.
12. Accepting this decision means that th applicant has read, understands, and agrees to all
conditions of this decision.
The following vote was taken to approve: Nelson, yes; Malick, yes; Jensen, yes; Chairperson Speer,
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
New Horizon Homes
Motion by Nelson, second by Malick to app
Commercial District based on the following
the special exception request for an office use in the
1.
The applicant is Bernard Kopp, the owns
2.
The site is located on Highway 65 in Se(
County, Wisconsin.
3.
The applicant filed with the Planning ai
exception permit for an office building
Inc. in the Commercial District pursuax
Ordinance.
4.
This request does not violate the spirit
Ordinance in that professional office bi
Commercial District, which the properl
5.
With conditions for storm water manag
this request would not negatively impai
nor would it be substantially adverse to
developments as the design of the built
commercial and residential developmei
general character of the area.
6.
This request does not constitute a nuisa
similar factors since only professional i
7.
The standards have been met to grant t]
pursuant to Section 17.18(1)(a -f) of the
8.
The businesses will generate minimal t
pursuant to Section 17.57 of the St. Cr(
9.
The office building meets current and I
10.
The current driveway access meets the
It also appears that access to the north c
proposed Town Road linking Highway
11.
There has been no public opposition to
12.
The Town of Richmond has recommen
13.
The City of New Richmond Planning I
request provided that long -term access
of Highway 65.
14.
The Wisconsin Department of Transpo
and will allow access to Lot 6 from a sl
15.
The Land and Water Conservation Dep
storm water from all impervious cover,
With the following conditions:
1. This special exception permit is for N
operate out of an office building in the
2. The property owner shall maintain a
square feet of building floor area put;
revised on November 18, 2005.
3. Prior to opening the businesses, the
federal permits and approvals, includin,
4. Prior to commencing construction, the
120% of approved construction estim
Planning and Zoning Department for tl
of the property and New Horizon Homes, Inc.
m 23, T30N -RI 8W, Town of Richmond, St. Croix
I Zoning Department an application for a special
ith a mortgage company and New Horizon Homes,
to Section 17.18 of the St. Croix County Zoning
or general intent of the St. Croix County Zoning
ildings are a reasonable and appropriate use in the
y is currently zoned.
-ment, landscaping, lighting, and long -term access,
t the public health, safety, or welfare of the public,
property values in the .adjacent residential
ing is consistent with that of other existing
I along the Highway 65 corridor and will retain the
ice by reason of noise, dust, smoke, odor or other
ffice uses will occur on the site.
e special exception permit for professional office use
St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
affic and will provide sufficient area for parking
ix County Zoning Ordinance.
roposed road setbacks.
iighway spacing requirements for a Class B Highway.
f the parking lot could be provided in the future if the
3 to Highway 65 is constructed as planned.
this request.
led approval of the request.
epartment does not object to the approval of this
s maintained on LOT 6 after the proposed expansion
ion does not object to the special exception request
;d driveway off of Highway 65 with conditions.
nent does not object to this request provided that
on the site is managed and retained on site.
Horizon Homes, Inc. and a mortgage company to
nmercial District.
iimum of one paved parking space for each 200
it to Section 17.57(5) as depicted in the site plan
)plicant shall secure all necessary local, State, and
but not limited to a County sanitary permit.
applicants must submit a financial guarantee equal to
es in favor of St. Croix County, to be held by the
: paved driveway and parking lot and the storm water
i
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management plan (to ensure proper construction). The initial financial guarantee period shall
be for a minimum of one year and shad automatically renew until the county releases any or
all of the financial guarantees:
• Written estimates must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department for review
and approval.
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12.
• No construction, including earth me
guarantees
• The applicant shall have the engine(
approved. This document can be su
that county staff can review to ensi.0
original design.
• Upon substantial completion of all r
Zoning Administrator of the comple
Administrator, in consultation with
• The County may retain a portion of
after final acceptance of an improve
amount is not to exceed 15% of the
Prior to opening the businesses, the
Zoning Administrator a revised storm
culvert inlet under Highway 65 and pi
to the mapped wetland west of Hig]
Highway 65 projects will require th
management plan.
Within 60 days of this approval, the
plan (site plan), 2) permanent drainap
and retention areas, and 3) a maintenai
provide a recorded copy to the Zoning
in the event that Lot 6 is further subdii
shall take place prior to approval of the financial
submit proof that the plans were installed as
nitted in the form of an as -built or other document
the plans were installed in accordance with the
ired improvements, the applicant shall notify the
i of the improvements in writing. The Zoning
�opriate experts, shall inspect the improvements.
guarantee, for a period not to exceed two years
it to ensure the project has been stabilized, this
of the improvement.
plicant must submit to and have approved by the
iter management plan indicating the elevation of the
isions for retaining all water on site and not directed
iy 65. Any changes incurred as a result of future
the property owner submit a revised storm water
plicant must record: 1) the storm water management
easements for all storm water management facilities
e and monitoring agreement against the property, and
dministrator. Storm water is to be retained on the site
led or reconfigured during future road projects, and to
make future owners aware of the res onsibilities associated with the plans as well as the
limitations incurred as a result of the pl ns.
Any new development on Lot 6 shall require access from Highway G. No new buildings,
parking areas, or other structures or facilities shall be constructed on Lot 6 without prior
review and approval from the Zoning Administrator to ensure long -term access in compliance
with future transportation plans and approvals from the Wisconsin DOT. Furthermore, in the
event that future improvements to Highway 65 and/or construction of a Town Road linking
the two highways occurs, the applicant shall change the access from Highway 65 to Highway
G or to the Town Road per the recommendation of the Wisconsin DOT.
Within six months of this approval, the applicant shall provide a hard surface
(asphalt/concrete) on all interior driving and parking areas as shown in the revised site plan
dated November 18, 2005.
Within six months of completing cons
additional evergreen tree to the west
evergreen trees to the east of the parkii
and block vehicle headlights from adja
The cumulative on -site signage advei
Signs must be located a minimum of 1
the building fagade shall have a shield
Any change in on -site signage must
strictly adhere to the St. Croix County
The two approved light posts illumin
shielded away from neighboring prop(
the businesses.
Hours of operation shall not extend be
action of the parking lot, the applicant shall plant one
'the entrance to the parking lot, and two additional
lot entrance to substantially screen the parking areas
nt residential properties to the south.
sing the business shall not exceed 200 square feet.
feet from all property lines. The illuminated signs on
light source to reduce glare onto adjacent properties.
e approved by the Zoning Administrator and must
gnage Ordinance.
ing the parking lot must be downward directed and
ies with photo cells and/or timers set to the hours of
8 AM — 8 PM Monday - Friday, or 8 AM — 6 PM
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on Saturday.
'The property shall be maintained in a cheat and orderly matter with no outside storage of any
materials.
Within six months of completing construction of the entire project, the applicants shall submit
to the Zoning Administrator photos ano an as -built drawing of all completed buildings, hard
surface, storm water management dev4ces, signs, and landscaping to ensure that everything
has been constructed as designed and
'The applicant shall contact the Pla
exception permit in two years from
with the conditions of this approval.
Any change or addition in ownership
of business, or project details — inclu
or lot /access changes — shall require i
g and Zoning Department to review this special
approval date (December 1, 2007) for compliance
the building or businesses, use of the building or type
ig but not limited to expansion, signage, landscaping,
iew and approval by the Zoning Administrator and in
some circumstances through the sp cial exception approval process as stated in the
Ordinance.
17. 'The applicant shall have one (1) year from the issuance of the special exception permit to
commence both businesses. Failure to do so shall result in revocation of the special exception
permit. If the special exception permit expires before the businesses commence, the applicant
will be required to secure a new special exception permit before starting the project.
18. 'These conditions may be amended or additional conditions may be added if unanticipated
conditions arise that would affect the ealth and/or safety of citizens or degrade the natural
resources of St. Croix County. Conditions will not amended or added without notice to the
applicant and an opportunity for a hearing.
19. Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read, understands, and agrees to all
conditions of this decision.
The following vote was taken to approve: N
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting declared adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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t
ue Nelson, Secretary ebra
yes; Malick, yes; Jensen, yes; Chairperson Speer,
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