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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustment Minutes 8-25-1988MINUTES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AND HEARING AUGUST 25, 1988 Meeting and hearing was called to order by Chairman Meinke at 9:00 a.m. in the County Board Room of the Courthouse, Hudson, Wisconsin. All members present. Motion by Supervisor Kinney to approve the July minutes as written, second by Supervisor Bradley. Motion Carried. OLD BUSINESS: TOWER ASPHALT: The Zoning Administrator read a letter from Ronald Hockin representing Tower Asphalt requesting that the application be withdrawn. A second letter representing 23 surrounding property owners was also read into the record. This letter expressed the anger for which these people had for the continued postponement. A general discussion on postponements resulted in the following guidelines: 1. Only one postponement will be permitted per application. 2. This postponement must be received one week prior to the hearing date. If this is not done, final decisions will be rendered by the Board of Adjustment. STUART NELSON: The Zoning Administrator informed the Board of Adjustment that he had contacted Dan Koich of the DNR as had been requested. Dan's position was that if there is an area on the property whereby the setbacks can be met, then the hardship is self-imposed, and the variance should not be granted. Stuart Nelson stated that he was hoping to maintain the historic nature of the existing building since it was one of the first on the property, although it had previously been moved. He also stated that this was a large conforming lot. Hearings called to order by Chairman Meinke at 9:30 a.m. The Zoning Administrator read the notice of the hearings as published in the local newspapers. The procedures of the hearings were explained by Chairman Meinke. 1. ARTICLE: 17.15 (6) (n) Temporary Asphalt Plant APPELLANT: Mathy Construction Company, Inc. LOCATION: SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 7, T28N-R19W, Town of Troy 2. ARTICLE: 17.14 (6) (e) Boarding Kennel APPELLANT: Sandra K. Kadinger & Dennis R. Koneman 1 LOCATION: All that portion of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 1, T28N-R17W, lying South of Interstate I-94, Town of Rush River 3. ARTICLE: 17.18 (1) (r) RV and Boat Storage APPELLANT: Harold J. Swenson LOCATION: Part of Gov't Lot 4 of Section 22, T30N-R20W, Town of St. Joseph MATHY CONSTRUCTION: Sam McVicker explained his request for a temporary bituminous hot mix plant at the Beyer Quarry Site. The project would be started on September 12 and continue for a 5 to 10 day working period. The hours of operation would be 7:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. The bituminous hotmix would be used for county projects, County Trunk Highway F and MM. A baghouse filter will be used for dust collection. Approximately 10,000 tons of crushed rock will be used from the site and 3,000 tons of sand hauled to the site for blending. The finished product will be hauled by county trucks. Tom O'Keefe, St. Croix County Highway Commissioner, explained the county's needs for this material and that it would be strictly county projects. The Zoning Administrator read a letter from the Township of Troy which supported the project. Larry Michele, who lives .2 miles south of the project site wanted to know if a precedence was being set and if there would be any air contamination. Sam McVicker stated that there would be particulate in the air; however, this would be closely monitored by the Department of Natural Resources and would have to stay within the "safe limits." SANDRA Z.ADINGER & DENNIS KONEMAN: Sandy Kadinger explained that they owned and operated a horse operation at this time and would like to board dogs in the same facility. There were several concerns by the Board of Adjustment regarding the septic system of the facility along with several other commercial building code requirements. HAROLD SWENSON: Harold Swenson gave a brief description of his proposed rental storage facility. He had previously discussed the proposal with Linda Luckey, St. Joseph Town Clerk, and Margaret Langness, Town of St. Joseph Planning Committee. Howard LaVenture wanted to know where the 66' easement was located and if the proposed structure would have a 50 feet setback from the easement line. Harold Swenson stated the building would be compatible with the surrounding area. It would be constructed of concrete panel walls of exposed aggregate. Paddy Henne, an adjacent neighbor, wanted to now if there would be any additional storage building built in the future. Harold stated no, not at this time. Stan Hanks was concerned about the type of building and wanted a state inspection. The hearing was recessed for viewing of the parcels in question. After viewing the sites, the board returned to session to render decisions. The following decisions were made: STUART NELSON: Motion by Supervisor Bradley to deny the reduced setback from the ordinary High Watermark. As per 17.70 (5) (c) 3, variances are to be granted where owing to a special condition, a lateral enforcement of the setback will result in unnecessary hardship. This has not been demonstrated with this request but instead is a self created hardship that could meet the 75' setback. Motion seconded by Supervisor Kinney. Vote to approve said motion: Kinney, yes, Bradley, yes; Meinke, no. Motion carried. MATHY CONSTRUCTION: Motion by Supervisor Kinney to approve the Hotmix operation for a 20 day period commencing September 12. This project is to be for county use only, County Road F and MM. Motion seconded by Supervisor Bradley. Vote to approve said motion: Kinney, yes; Bradley, yes; Meinke, yes. Motion carried. SANDRA KADINGER AND DENNIS KONEMAN: Motion by Supervisor Kinney to postpone the decision until additional information can be provided. This information should include verification that the facility meets all of the state building and sanitary codes. Motion seconded by Supervisor Bradley. Vote to approve said motion: Kinney, yes; Bradley, yes; Meinke, yes. Motion carried. HAROLD J. 5WENSON: Motion by Supervisor Kinney to postpone the decision until additional information can be provided. This information should include town approval and better site plan preparation. Motion seconded by Supervisor Bradley. Vote to approve said motion: Kinney, yes; Bradley, yes; Meinke, yes. Motion carried. Supervisor Bradley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Supervisor Kinney. Motion carried. John Bradley, Secretary St. JB:TN:rms j 3