HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustment Minutes 4-22-1993BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AND HEARING
MINUTES
April 22, 1993
(This meeting was recorded by a court reporter)
This meeting was called to order by Chairman Bradley at 9:00 a.m.
Chairman Bradley explained the procedures of the hearing,
requesting that individuals wishing to testify sign their names in
the front of the room.
Supervisor Stephens, Bradley, Kinney, Menter and Neuman were all
present. Staff included Tom Nelson, Zoning Administrator and Greg
Timmerman, Corporation Council.
Stephens made a motion to approve the agenda, Menter
seconded -Motion carried.
Kinney made a motion to approve the minutes, Neuman seconded the
motion -Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
ALAN BIGELOA
Nelson read the findings of fact and the decisions of the February,
1992 BOA decision. The reason for postponement was;so.,that..the
right-of-way for "CTH" V could be identified in relationship to the
joint access. Their_ request.; is to :exceed the- 241 _width that.is
allowed by ordinance
Alan explained that the.original drive created the problem because
it was not;_,constructed properly. Discussion.:
TON
-DE FARM _ _...
Nelson read the findings of fact .and decision of the March, 1992
hearing. This decision allowed the applicant to exceed 250 animals
at their dairy facility. The, number granted was 300. Concerns
voiced with the original request was groundwater quality.
Bradley stated that this review was to determine if an extension of
time could be granted as well as the possibility of increasing the
numbers. Discussion.
Kinney made a motion that the review should .only be made within the
limits of the original application and decision. Consideration .for
additional animals should not be given at this time without new
application, seconded by Stephens. Discussion.
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The Township of Rush River supports the`'hearing for increased
numbers at this time. Robert Heise, St. Croix County Land
Conservation Technician stated that Jon -De Farms have complied with
the 1992 management plan. Tom Shoemaker stated that the 1993
management plan provides more acres than did the 1992 plan.
James Lund, a consultant from UWMN stated that there were no
problems with the management plan.
William Sindler did not support or oppose the proposal -he wants to
see good management practices. John Shotler and Barry Danielson
both supported the proposal.
Keith Rodli, attorney representing the Township of Rush River,
submitted recommendations proposed by three University of
Wisconsin, River Falls professors. These written recommendations
outlined the procedures for monitoring the lagoon and spreading.
Joe Magnor, a Hydrogeologist from the Minnesota Pollution Control,
stated that there should be a better monitoring plan for this area
that is so hydrogeologically sensitive.
Gene Nelson, Malsy Monican, Ron Moe, Mary Susser, Deb Rasmussan,
and Luke Anderson all expressed concerns for the facility at 300
cows. Their main objections were groundwater quality and odor.
Role call vote: Kinney, yes, Bradley, no; Stephens, yes, Menter,
yes, Neuman, no -Motion carried.
ALLEN'SIERMEIER
Nelson stated that : this I was'= IIa -request = to ' ask for a 6-month
extension of a variance permit granted February 24, 1992. The
variance granted the application permission to construct a joint
driveway -`-onto STH 12. Kinney made! a,' seconded by Menter
to approve the extension for 'a 6-month'_-period-Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
The St. Croix County Board .of Adjustment scheduled a public hearing
for Thursday, April 22, 1993 at 9:OO a.m. at the 5t. Croix County
Courthouse, Hudson, Wisconsin to consider the following appeals to
the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. An on -site investigation
was made of each site in question, after which the board
contemplated adjournment into closed session for the purpose of
deliberating on the appeals, pursuant to Sec. 19.85(1)(a),
Wisconsin Statutes, and reconvened into open session for the
purpose of voting on the appeals.
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1. Article:
Appellant:
Location:
226(89)E3 Exceed
permit.
Patrick O'Malley
NW; of the NE; of
Town of Troy
60-day: use period on land use
Sec.10, T28N-R19W,
2. Article: 17.36(5)(i) Lift in the Riverway District
Appellant: Richard Vasaka
Location: Gov't Lot 1, Sec.25, T28N-R20W,
Town of Troy
All interested persons were invited to attend said hearings and be
heard. Additional information may be obtained from the office of
the St. Croix County Zoning Administrator, Hudson, Wisconsin at
386-4680.
PATRICR O'MALLEY
Nelson stated that this was a request for a variance to the 60-day
period granted by the recently issued Land Use permit for a "short
term" non-metallic mining request. Due to the posting of the town
roads, the operation had to shut down. They are requesting to
exceed the 60-day period.
Pat explained that the sand fill was being used for the sand traps
on his golf course.
The Township of Troy supports this proposal. Discussion.
Nelson stated that the requested lift on the bluff of the St. Croix
River is a Special Exception Use.
Vasaka presented his
design of the lift.
The Township of Troy
Department of Natural
DECISIONS
plans, showing the location and engineering
supports the proposal as does the Wisconsin
Resources.
Having completed the hearing testimony, the Board visited each site
in question. Upon completion of the site inspections, the
following decisions were rendered:
1) Alan Bigelow
Motion was made by Stephens, seconded by Menter to postpone
the decision until the next regular meeting so that the County
Highway Department could be contacted for additional
information —Motion carried.
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2) Jon -De Farm
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Bradley to conditionally
approve the continued use of the 300 animal unit facility —
Motion carried.
3) Patrick O'Malley
Motion by Kinney, seconded by Neuman to approve the extension
of the 60-day time period effective the day the road postings
have been removed —Motion carried.
4) Richard Vasaka
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to approve the lift as
requested —Motion carried.
Complete findings of the facts and decisions can be seen in the St.
Croix County Zoning Office.
Respectfully submitted:
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George Menter, Secretary
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