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BOARD Or ADJUSTMENT MEETING AND HEARING
December 2.2, 1988
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Meinke at 9:00 A.M. in
the County Board Room of the St. Croix County Courthouse, Hudson,
Wisconsin. All members present.
Motion by Supervisor Kinney to approve the November minutes as
written, second by Supervisor Bradley. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
WALLY MCCARTHY: Tom Nelson, Zoning Administrator, explained that
the applicant had provided the proper information as had been
requested at the November Board of Adjustment hearing.
Bernie McGaver, Wisconsin DNR, stated that as long as all of
these requirements have been met, there approval should be
granted.
Paul McGuiness, Minnesota -Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission
stated that the reconstruction should be honored as proposed.
Supervisor Kinney stated that there should be one contact person
for everyone to work with representing the McCarthy application.
Wally McCarthy stated that Ann Zemke would be that person.
Motion by Supervisor Kinney to approve the reconstruction of the
residence as proposed by this latest set of plans and the
requirements as set forth by the November hearing. A complete
set of building plans should be provided for the permanent
record. Motion seconded by Supervisor Bradley. Vote to approve
said motion:Kinney, yes; Bradley,- yes; Meinke, yes. Motion
carried.
ROGER AND VICTORIA GROOTERS: The Zoning Administrator stated
that he had received a letter from the township of Troy
recommending that the application be approved. It was also
pointed out that the set of house plans presented show a walk out
basement when in fact the construction will be a full basement.
Bernie McGaver, Wisconsin DNR, stated that he has no objection
since it meets the requirements of NR118. Dan McGuiness,
Minnesota -Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission, also stated there
was no objection.
Motion by supervisor Bradley to approve the application. as
proposed,. providing construction commences within a one year
period. Motion seconded by Supervisor Kinney. Vote to approve
said motion: Kinney, yes; Bradley, yes; Meinke, yes. Motion
carried.
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The hearings were called to order
Administrator read the notice of
Local newspapers. The procedures
by Chairman Meinke. The Zoning
the hearings as published in the
of the hearings were explained.
1. ARTICLE: 17.15 (6) (1) Radio Tower
APPELLANT: Country Elevator, Inc.
LOCATION Part of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 26, T29N-
R17W, Town of Hammond
2. ARTICLE: 17.65 (3) Off -Premise Sign
APPELLANT: Sidney LeMire
LOCATION Part of E 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Section 2, T31N
R19W, Town of Somerset, lying Ely of State
Trunk Highway 1135", EXCEPT N 580.8 feet of E
300 feet thereof.
3. ARTICLE 17.29 (2) (a) & (b) Filling and Grading Within
300 feet of Navigable Body of Water
APPELLANT: Brian Volkert
LOCATION: SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 8, T31N-R17W,
Town of Stanton
NEW BUSINESS:
COUNTRY ELEVATOR, INC. Jerome Peterson explained his needs for a
good communications system for his business; therefore, stated
the need for his tower.
Harold Yates representing Air Communications Wisconsin, 'stated
that it would be a 180 foot tower used for commercial
communications. This tower will be located on the Ken -Rich
property located in Hammond township.
Jerome Peterson stated that it was on -his fathers. and uncles
property. A lease agreement still needed to be drawn up. He
also stated the structure did not need a flashing light according
to FAA regulations.
Richard Peterson, landowner, stated there was no objection to the
structure.
SIDNEY LEMIREz Mr. LeMire explained his need for an off -premise
directional sign located along STH 35. This 3' X 9' sign would
direct customers to his body shop.
Milton Meinke, town. chairman of Somerset, stated
township had no objection to the sign.
BRIAN VOLKERT: Mr: Volkert explained his requests to
from an area that leads to the ordinary high water of
Lake. The reason for removal is so he can have a
basement. The site would be seeded and mulched with a
dam placed along,the shore to control sediment runoff..
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decisions. The following decisions were made,:
COUNTRY ELEVATOR, INC.: Motion by Supervisor Bradley to approve
the request of a 180 foot radio tower. This tower should have an
FAA approved"red light at the top for safety purposes and a copy
of the contractual agreement between involved parties should be
provided for the permanent record. Motion seconded by Supervisor
Kinney. vote to approve said motion: Kinney, yes; Bradley, yes;
Meinke, yes. Motion carried.
SIDNEY LEMIRE: Motion by Supervisor Bradley to approve the
requested sign providing the Board of Adjustment application
number 88-57 be placed on the
Lower
BRIAN VOLKERT0 Motion by Supervisor Kinney to
and grading request adjacent to the navigable
grading and equipment be kept off the bed of
area be seeded and mulched upon completion. A
dam must be placed at the shoreline to
contamination. Motion seconded by Supervisor
approve said motion: Kinney, yes; Bradley,
otion carried M.
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approve the fill
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the lake and the
sediment retention
prevent sediment
Bradley. Vote to
yes; Meinke, yes.
Supervisor Kinney made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
by Supervisor Bradley. Motion carried.
John Bradley, Secretary
St. Croix County Board of Adjustment
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