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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustment Minutes 7-22-1993BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AND HEARING Minutes July 22, 1993 (This meeting was recorded by a court reporter) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bradley at 9:00 a.m. Chairman Bradley explained the procedures of the hearing and requested that individuals wishing to testify sign their names and addresses on the sign-up sheet in the rear of the room. Supervisors Stephens, Bradley, Kinney, Menter were in attendance. Neuman, who was not present, was not excused from this meeting. Staff included Tom Nelson, Zoning Administrator, Michelle Judge, Recording Secretary, and Greg Timmerman, Corporation Counsel. Nelson stated there were no applications for the proposed first meeting of August but that Kermit expressed concern over later date for meeting regarding the Kraemer permit. Kinney ruled next meeting scheduled for August 26, 1993. Menter made a motion to approve previous minutes, seconded by Stephens —Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Bradley ruled for a new appeal on Kosa expansion. Discussion. NORTHERN STATES POWER Gene Schafer, NSP and acting attorney for NSP, Fred Horton, were sworn -in, there has been illegal tree cutting. Stephens questioned why a representative from NSP could not be at the sites to oversee the operation. Horton argued that it was not economical for NSP to designate one person for each site. Dave Hense, Town of Troy, and Jan DeCraene, Town of Troy, were sworn -in. Hense stated that there have been problems with NSP acting responsibly in removing trees and brush along the waterway. Hense and DeCraene both asked NSP during their Township meeting to designate a person to oversee each of the cutting operations. NSP agreed to the 5th paragraph of exhibit #5 (Town of Troy conditions). Motion from Stephens to delay action, seconded by Menter—Motion withdrawn. Mark and Jan Swenson, were sworn -in. Entered exhibits 8-12. Exhibit 12 is a letter from their attorney stating that the easement NSP obtained previously was not a legal easement since the person granting the easement was not the owner of the property at that time. Discussion. Jeff Beer would Topsoil would be Kubbler, Willow R camping families mound is owned by NEW BUSINESS like to run a quarry but not do any blasting. stripped, stockpiled, then seeded down. Mark fiver State Park Superintendent stated concern over being too close to site of quarry as the property both Willow River and Beer. Discussion. The hearing was called to order at 9:30 a.m. Nelson read the notice of the hearing as published: The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, July 22, 1993 at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Croix County Government Center, Hudson, Wisconsin to consider the following appeals to the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. An on - 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, and will reconvene into open session for the purpose of voting on the appeals. 1. ARTICLE: 17.15(6)(m) Limited Commercial/Recreational Activity: sporting clays, trapshooting, overnight retreats APPELLANT: Game Unlimited Hunting Club LOCATION. Ez of the NWk and NEk and SWk and NWk of the SEk of Sec.1, T29N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph 2. ARTICLE: 17.155(6) Major Home Occupation (2) APPELLANT: Michael Reid LOCATION. NEk of the NWk of Sec.25, T28N-R20W, Town of Troy 3. ARTICLE: 17.15(6)(a) Two -Family Dwelling (duplex) APPELLANT: Melvin Vandermeer LOCATION. NEk of the SEk of Sec.6, T28N-R16W, Town of Eau Galle GAME UNLIMITED Nelson stated that the game farm had illegally started a sporting clays and splatball operation at the game farm. They are now requesting a special exception use from the Board of Adjustment. Don Jordan presented the request. Kinney objects to the letter presented to board members, stating it is a conflict of interest and should not be used as an exhibit. Corporation Council states that this should only be used if it's brought up in the meeting. The Town of St. Joseph approves with conditions, asking for limitations. Allen Nyhagen, a neighbor of Game Unlimited, questions "open to the public." Anyone can shoot traps but only members shoot live birds. Exhibits 5-12 letters of opposition by landowners in area regarding noise and additional traffic. Sporting clays has been done since April of last year, explaining increased noise levels. Stephens moved to postpone application, Kinney seconded —Motion carried. MICHAEL REID Nelson stated that the Reids were requesting a major home occupation,which is a special exception. Reid is also requesting a variance to the 1000 ft2 which is the standard of the ordinance. Michael Reid is asking to build an accessory building 1,248 feet, which is 248 feet over limit. Stephens questions whether Reid will live in accessory building and not build home. Dave Hense, Town of Troy, again will accept and agree with board recommendation regarding this issue. Don Hakos and Beverly Schultz are neighbors who question additional traffic and possible employees, of which Reids can each have two employees by law. Reid assured them that they will not have employees and there will not be additional traffic. MELVIN VANDERMEER Vandermeer is requesting a special exception to build two duplexes on two pieces of adjoining land. Eau Galle Township approves of this request. Attorney Steve Dunlap, representing a Mr. Fugate, stated a duplex really belongs in the village and is not compatible with this area. DECISIONS Having completed the hearing testimony, the Board visited each site in question. Upon completion, the following decisions were rendered: NORTHERN STATES POWER Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to grant a one-year permit allowing the trimming and selective cutting as outlined on NSP's plan. In addition, no cutting of vegetation outside of easements and on private property unless the property owner agrees and any vegetation is clearly marked prior to cutting. A designated NSP employee will be responsible and available for the day-to-day activities —Motion carried. JEFF BEER Motion by Kinney, seconded by Stephens to approve conditionally the non-metallic mining operation as defined in the plans for a five- year period. Performance monies are to be paid and proof of insurance to be provided —Motion carried. MICHAEL REID Motion by Menter, seconded by Stephens to approve major home application of 1248 ft2. Accessory building cannot be occupied until the residence as been occupied. No additional employees are to be employed —Motion carried. Motion by Stephens, seconded by menter to approve the two, two- family dwellings provided they are on separate lots and meet the uniform dwelling codes —Motion carried. Complete findings of the facts and decisions can be seen in the office of St. Croix County Zoning. Respectfully submitted: George Menter, TCN/mij Secretary