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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustment Minutes 12-22-1993BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING AND HEARING (This meeting was recorded by a court reporter) December 22, 1993 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bradley at 9:00 A.M. He explained the procedures of the hearing requesting that individuals wishing to testify sign their name in the front of the room on the sign up sheet provided. Supervisors Kinney, Menter, Stephens, Neuman, and Bradley were all in attendance. Staff included Zoning Administrator Tom Nelson, and Assistant Corporation Council Don Gillen. Stephens made a motion to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Menter. Motion carried. Nelson reminded the board of the special revocation hearing for Carl Lund on December 29, 1993. This will be held at the St. Joseph Town Hall at 7*00 P.M.. January 27, 1994 will be the date of the next regular meeting. Stephens made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 22, 1993 meeting, seconded by Neuman. Motion carried. Old Business REVIN AMYS Nelson stated that this was on the agenda because the board at last months meeting agreed that there was imformation that was not submitted that might have changed the denial decision that was rendered. Kevin Amys provided a much more detailed site plan showing the exact lot line boundaries. These dimensions showed the side yard as being further than as first represented. Stephens stated that he had discussed the matter with the neighbor to the west, Reverend Zuberbier and he has no objections to this requested variance. Nelson stated that the proposed addition would have to be less than 50% of the assesed value of the existing structure. Amys stated that it would exceed this figure. Discussion. Bradley made a motion to approve the variance request for an addition provided that the proposal be down scaled to less than the 50% figure, this to be reviewed by the zoning administrator, and the septic system be verified by a Certified Soil Tester to see if the septic system is functioning as required by the state administrative rule. Motion seconded by Neuman. Motion carried The hearing was called to order at 9:30 A.M.. Nelson read the notice of the hearing as published: Public Hearing The St. Croix County Board of Adjustments has scheduled a public hearing for Wednesday, December 22, 1993 at 9*30 a.m. at the Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Rd., Hudson, Wisconsin to consider the following appeals to the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. An os-site investigation will be made of each site in question, after which the board contemplates adjournment into closed session for the purpose of deliberating on the appeals, pursuant to Sec. 19.85(1)(a),Wisconsin Statutes. The Board will reconvene into open session for the purpose of voting on the appeals. 1. ARTICLE: APPELLANT: LOCATION: 2. ARTICLE: APPELLANT: LOCATION. 3. ARTICLE: APPELLANT: LOCATION: 17.18(1)(r) Auto body repair Gary Sukowatey SW1/4, SW1/4, Sec. 15, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren 17.15(6)(d) Contractor Storage Yard Todd Featherstone SW1/41 NE1/4, Sec. 6 T28N-R19W, Town of Troy 17.64(3) Setback Variance from Adjoining Driveway Class D Road Victor Soccha NE1/41 NE1/4, Sec. 19, T31N-R18W, Town of Star Prairie 4. ARTICLE: 17.18(r) Special Exception Commercial District APPELLANT: Conrad Cook/Cook Brothers Motors LOCATION: NE1/4, NE1/4, Sec. 31, T31N-R16W, Town of Cylon GARY SUKOWATEY Nelson stated that the property being reviewed was currently zoned Commercial and the requested uses are automotive repair and an auto body shop. Gary is currently operating these uses on the property without the proper permits. Violations have been served and Gary is trying to resolve this problem by obtaining the special exception use permits. Included in his request is an expansion of these businesses by enlarging the physical dimensions of the building. This expansion does require State DILHR building approval. Exhibits were presented. Chuck Harris, representing Gary, went into greater detail explaining the proposed uses and how they related to the proposed expansion. Nelson expressed concerns regarding the storage of hazardous solvents and wastes, screening of the property, number of vehicles to be stored on the property at one time, hours of operation, and Length of time the property would be under construction. Ralph Munkelwitz, a member of the town of Warren planning committee, expressed concerns that the town planning committee had recommended that this request be denied but the town board then went ahead and recommended approval. There was a lengthy discussion on all these issues. Nelson stated that if the permit was to be granted and Gary did not follow the conditions of the permit, the permit could be revoked at any time that it fell out of compliance. TODD FEATHERSTONE Nelson stated that Todd was requesting a contractor storage yard on property that is zoned Ag-Residential. This is not a permitted use but rather a special exception use in this district. Todd presented site plans and a brief description of what he is proposing. There is currently a 40 by 50 foot building that will be used as a shop and storage shed. His business is that of an excavation business that he is moving from Minnesota. The Township of Troy supports the proposal providing that there are never more than 4 pieces of equipment stored outside of the building at one time. VICTOR SOCHA Nelson stated that victor is requesting a driveway separation variance to the 200 feet required by ordinance on a town road. Victor state that he is requesting feet from the driveway to the west. the driveway to be located 150 Nelson stated that this is probably the only safe location for this driveway and that the other driveway should not have been allowed to be located where it was placed because of this sighting problem. CONRAD COOK/COOK BROTHERS MOTORS Nelson stated that this request was for a used car lot on property currently zoned Commercial. This use is not a permitted use but rather a special exception use. Exhibits presented showing the site and facility plans. Conrad explained these exhibits explaining that he would like to open a used car lot on property once operated as a filling station. Nelson indicated that the township of Cylon supported this request. Decisions Iiavinq completed the hearing testimony, the Board visited each site in question. Upon completion, the following decisions were rendered: Motion by Menter, seconded by Bradley to conditionally approve the requested automotive repair/body shop. Role call vote: Kinney, yes, Stephens, yes, Neuman, yes, Menter,yes, Bradley, yes. Motion carried. Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve the request for a contractor storage yard. Role call vote: Kinney, yes; Neuman, yes; Stephens, yes; Menter, yes; Bradley, yes. Motion carried. Motion by Stephens, seconded by Neuman request of 150 feet from the driveway to Stephens, yes, Neuman, yes; Kinney, yes; Motion carried. to approve the variance the west. Role call vote: Menter, yes; Bradley, yes. Motion by Bradley, seconded by Stephens to approve the requested used car lot as per testimony and plans. 0 Neuman, yes; Kinney, yes, Menter, yes; Stephens, yes; Bradley, yes. Motion carried. Complete findings of the fact and decisions can be seen in the office of St. Croix County Zoning. Respectfully submitted: Georg en er, Sec etary TCN