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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustment Minutes 8-26-1993BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AND HEARING Minutes August 26, 1993 (This meeting was recorded by a court reporter) The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bradley at 8:04 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, and Neuman were all in attendance. Staff included Tom Nelson, Zoning Administrator, Michelle Judge, Recording Secretary, and Greg Timmerman, Corporation Counsel. Corrections: May 29, 1993 minutes for Siegfried, Neuman abstained from voting. Also, Neuman was excused from the July 22, 1993 meeting, per Chairman Bradley. Objection by Supervisor Kinney that July 22, 1993 minutes should read different for Game Unlimited. The following text was specified by Kinney. "Chairman ,Bradley stated a letter not placed on record. Point of this letter should not be placed i received and base decision on swor stated that it is only entered i sworn testimony." received from Dave Anderson was order by Supervisor Kinney that n the record as the only evidence z testimony. Corporation Counsel it is presented by witness as Chairman Bradley stated concerns on Peabody and DOT driveway, Smith aId Service road —put on hold. Regarding Bettendorf, letter filed asking county to stay on decision until after court case. OLD BUSINESS Kraemer and Sons: Kraemer and Sons are asking for a non-metallic mining permit extension. Ordinance allows 5-year extensions, they are asking for a 2-year extension. Motion carried to extend permit. 1 IdEW BIISINESS The hearing was called to order at 8:30 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, August 26, 1993 at 8:30 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(n) Coldmix asphalt plant APPELLANT: Kraemer and Sons/Ken Isenberger LOCATION: SEk of the SEk of Sec. 7, T31N-R16W, Town of Cylon 2. ARTICLE: 17.36(6)4 and 17.36(5)(i) Mechanical Lift APPELLANT: Frank Wilkinson LOCATION. Government Lot #3, Sec. 13, T28N-R20W, Town of Troy 3. ARTICLE: 17.70(3)(C) Temporary Occupancy Permit APPELLANT: Patrick O'Malley/Kilkarney Hills Golf Course LOCATION. NEk of Sec. 26, T28N-R19W, Town of Troy 4. ARTICLE: 17.155(6) Major Home Occupation/Variance to 500 ft Setback APPELLANT: Jean Young LOCATION. Sz of the NEk of Sec. 15, T28N-R19W, Town of Troy 5. ARTICLE: 17.64(1)(C)2 Setback from Class C Road APPELLANT: Larry Crowson, Willow River Inn LOCATION. SWk of the SEk of Sec. 3, T29N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph 6. ARTICLE 17.70(3)(C)3 Temporary Occupancy Permit APPELLANT: Del and Judy Weingarten LOCATION: NWk of the SEk of Sec. 7, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren 7. ARTICLE: APPELLANT: LOCATION: 17.64(5)2 Variance Highway Dave Waldroff NEk of the NWk Town of Stanton 2 Driveway Separation State of Sec. 33, T31N-R17W, 8. ARTICLE: APPELLANT: LOCATION: 9. ARTICLE: APPELLANT. LOCATION. 10. ARTICLE: APPELLANT: LOCATION: 11. ARTICLE: APPELLANT: LOCATION: 17.64(5) Variance Driveway Separation Highway LaVon Krumm SA of the SW; of Sec. 25, T31N-R17W, Town of Stanton 17.64(1)(C)2 Setback from Class C Road Kevin Amys Gov't Lot 5, Sec. 3, T31N-R18W, Town of Star Prairie State 17.31(2) Setback from Ordinary Highwater Mark Michael Cloutier Gov't Lot 1, NW; of Sec. 3, T31N-R18W, Town of Star Prairie 17.64(1)C & 17.64(1)D Class C & D Roads Town of Emerald SE; of the NE; of Sec. Town of Emerald Setback Variance 13 , T30N-R16W, to 12. ARTICLE: 17.36(5)(C) Setback Bluffline St. Croix River APPELLANT: Alex Kosa LOCATION: NW; of the NE; of Sec. 24, T28N-R20W, Town of Troy All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Additional information may be obtained from the office of the St. Croix County Zoning Administrator, Hudson, Wisconsin at 386-4680. John Bradley, St. Croix Co. 3 Chairman Board of Adjustment Nelson stated that Kraemer requests a temporary cold mix plant permit. This is a special exception use, allowing up to 120-day permit from Town, County or State applications. Exhibit 1 is the site plan, Exhibit 2 cold mix pamphlet. Clint Weninger stated they need the cold mixer two weeks out of the year. Asking for a permit for next year. Nelson suggests Kraemer contact the Zoning office prior to cold mix startup and again when done. WILRINSON LIFT (Moved to end of meeting as representative did not show up until then) Kilkarney Hills is requesting a special exception permit for temporary occupancy of a travel trailer to be used by personnel to overlook construction of new club house. Town of Troy approves and issued a two-year permit. Exhibit 1 site plan. Lana O'Malley explained their need for someone to reside on the property until construction is completed. JEAN YOIING Nelson stated that this is a request for a major home occupation permit. It is a special exception where an accessory building can be no larger than 1,000 ft with 500 ft setback from residences. Young is asking to build an accessory building 24x36 and needs a variance to the 500 ft setback. Exhibit 1 site plan, Neighbors in favor of: Exhibit 2 Dike Gaggins letter, Exhibit 3 letter from Carl Fallows, Exhibit 4 Annette Peterson, Exhibit 5 Dean and Thomas Langer. Township of Troy approves, asking that any waste of lead be taken out, Jean recycles it. LARRY CROWSON Nelson stated that Crowson is requesting a setback variance to the 133 ft from the center, 100 ft right-of-way for an addition on their business. Town of St. Joseph approves and he has state approval to begin construction of footings after he has received the proper permits (exhibit #3). DEL WEINGARTEN Nelson stated that the Weingartens are requesting a temporary occupancy permit which is a special exception by the ordinance. They are asking to reside in a travel trailer until their home is completed, asking for a 6-month permit. Township of Warren was not aware of the necessity for a special exception. 0 DAVE WALDROFF Nelson stated that Waldroff is asking for a variance to the driveway separation, 500 ft from center to center. He is requesting 250 ft. Town of Stanton at first did not approve of this request, but then they re -met and gave approval. Kinney questions DOT consistency of granting variances to this type s. ituation Krumm is asking for a variance to centerline. Kinney states this request because there presently ditch is very deep. KEVIN AMYS Nelson states a new garage. are requesting MIRE CLOIITIER No show driveway separation, 300 ft from is different than the Waldroff is no existing driveway and the that Amys is asking for a setback variance to build Star Prairie supports the variance request. They 42 feet off centerline. TORN OF EMERALD Nelson stated that the Town of Emerald is asking for a setback variance on a town and county road. Asking for 47 ft on Cty Rd G and 58 ft. on 155th Avenue. This will be used for a picnic shelter. Bill McLaughlin of Access Mobility is representing Wilkinson regarding a lift on the St. Croix River they want to replace. the old one has already had an accident on it. Troy supports their work. Neuman asks about erosion control and no cutting or minimal cutting. Nelson states that footings need to be certified by an engineer. DECISIONS Having completed the in question. Upon rendered: RRAEMER AND SONS: hearing testimony, the Board visited each site completion, the following decisions were Motion by Bradley, seconded by Neuman to conditionally approve the cold mix operation for 120 days in 1994. Applicant is to notify the Zoning office of start date and completion date. Hours and other pit requirements are to be followed Motion carried. FRANR WILRINSON: Motion by Kinney, seconded by Stephens to conditionally approve the special exception for a mechanical lift Motion carried. PATRICR O�MALLEY/RILRARNEY HILLS GOLF COIIRSE: Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve the special exception for a temporary structure -Motion carried. JEAN YOIING: Motion by Kinney, seconded by Stephens to approve the major home occupation less than the 500 feet required by ordinance —Motion carried. LARRY CROWSON: Motion by Stephens, seconded by Bradley to delay a decision until state approved plans designed by an architect or engineer are reviewed. Illegal construction to be stopped at once until information is reviewed at the next meeting -Motion carried. DEL AND JUDY WEINGARTEN: Motion by Menter, seconded by Stephens to approve the temporary home occupation for a six month period —Motion carried. Motion by Bradley, seconded by Stephens to deny the requested driveway variance request as presented. No hardship exists and other alternatives are possible —Motion carried. 0 LAVON RRUMM: Motion by Stephens, seconded by Kinney to approve variance for a driveway access less than 500 feet on STH 1164." No other access is available for the property and 500 feet can not be met —Motion carried. REVIN AND JENNIFER AMYS0 Motion by Bradley, seconded by Neuman to deny the setback variance request from CTH "H." Other alternatives exist, no hardship exists and a variance would create safety and health problems —Motion carried. MICHAEL CLOUTIER: Did not appear before the Board of Adjustment. TOWN OF EMERALD: Motion by Kinney, seconded by Neuman to approve the variance request for reduced setbacks from town and county roads for a picnic shelter —Motion carried. Complete findings of the facts and decisions can be seen in the office of St. Croix County Zoning. Respectfully submitted: George Menter, Secretar TCN/mij 7