HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustment Minutes 4-20-1992BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AND HEARING
(This meeting was recorded by a court reporter)
Apri1�20, 1992
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kinney at 9:00 A.M.
Chairman Kinney explained the procedures of the hearing requesting
that individuals wishing to testify sign their names and addresses
the front of the room.
Supervisors Bradley, Kinney, Menter, Sinclear and Stephens were all
in attendance. Staff present was Tom Nelson, Zoning administrator.
Stephens made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Articles 1
and 7 of the new business have been omitted as has number 3 of the
Ad business. Seconded by Bradley. Motion carried.
Kinney made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Motion
seconded by Sinclear. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
DAVID ROE '
Dave requested an extension of his project as had been approved
Last year. The setback variance was good for a one year period.
His plans are to build this summer.
AMES CONSTRUCTION
Greg Paronto presented a request to operate a nonmetallic operation
for removal of clay on 20 acres of property. The amount to be
removed would be approximately 25,000 cubic yards. No lab tests
have been conducted on the quality of the clay and it is unknown as
to when the operation will begin since there is no market at this
time.
Nelson stated there is the need for more information in the
operations plan and reclamation plan. Proof of insurance and
bonding are also required.
BACHMAN
Steve Dunlap presented additional information for the addition onto
an existing residence that is closer than 100' from the bluffline.
The projected cost is less than 50 percent of the current value of
the structure.
The township of Troy supports the proposal while DNR does not.
NEW BUSINESS
The meeting 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 Monday, April 20, 1992 at 9:30 A.M. in the County Board
Room of the St. Croix County Courthouse, Hudson, Wisconsin to
consider the following appeals to the St. Croix County Zoning
Ordinance. An onsite 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: 17.36(4)2(d) Bluffline Setback
APPELLANT: Richard and Carl J. Vasatka
LOCATION: Gov't Lot 1 of Sec. 25, T28N-R20W,
Town of Troy
2. ARTICLE: 17.64(1)(c) Road Setback
APPELLANT: Timothy E. Tuma
LOCATION: SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 5, T29N-R19W,
Town of St. Joseph
3. ARTICLE: 17.15 Sign
APPELLANT: Burkhardt Cooperative Association
LOCATION: NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 15, T29N-R19W,
Town of Hudson and NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of
Sec. 10, T29N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph
4. ARTICLE: 17.36(5)2(d) Bluffline Setback
APPELLANT: Glen and Carla Webster
LOCATION: Gov't Lot 1, Sec. 35, T30N-R20W,
Town of St. Joseph
5. ARTICLE: 17.64(5)3 Driveway Separation
APPELLANT: Charles & Sonja McGill
LOCATION: SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 6, T28N-R19W,
Town of Troy
6. ARTICLE: 17.15(6)(a) Duplex
APPELLANT: Donald Peters
LOCATION: SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4
7. ARTICLE: 17.18(1)(r) Bait Shop
APPELLANT: Bradley K. Janshen
LOCATION: SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4
TIMOTHY TUMA
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The township of St. Joseph supports the proposal.
BURKHARDT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
Joe Morales presented a request to place a larger sign on property
that already has a sign. Because of a reorganization in the
corporation the sign itself will be different also.
Discussion on the implications of this location on future county
road expansion.
The township of St. Joseph has not made a recommendation as of this
date.
GLEN & CARLA WEBSTER
Hugh Gwin, representing the Websters, presented a request to add a
garage onto the existing residence. The addition would be within
14' of the bluffline and on the right-of-way line of STH 35. The
existing garage would be converted into more livable space.
The township of St. Joseph supported the proposal while DNR and
MnWi Boundary Area Commission were opposed to the request.
Discussion on whether this was a convenience or a true hardship.
CHARLES & SONJA MCGILL
Charles presented a request for a variance to a driveway separation
on Tower Road, township of Troy. This request had been approved on
this property before except with a different owner. The township
supports the request because it is the only safe access point.
DONALD PETERS
Don presented a request for an after the fact permit on a duplex.
His lending agency had requested the Zoning Office to conduct a
compliancy inspection when it was determined he was in violation of
the ordinance. The township of St. Joseph supports the proposal.
Following the hearing the Board of Adjustment Committee visited
each property. Upon returning, the following decisions were
rendered:
DAVID ROE
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Menter to approve an extension of
one additional year. Motion carried.
AMES CONSTRUCTION
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to postpone a decision until
a more comprehensive plan can be submitted. Motion carried.
BACHMAN
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Sinclear to postpone until DNR can
be present to explain their reasoning for denial. Motion carried.
TIM TUMA
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Sinclear to approve the variance
requested since a hardship exists. Motion carried.
BURKHARDT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
Motion by. Stephens, seconded by Sinclear to approve the proposed
sign with the understanding the need for road expansion might
impact the location at a future date. Motion carried.
GLEN & CARLA WEB5TER
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Sinclear to deny the request for a
setback variance. The request is for convenience not hardship.
Other alternatives are available to accommodate their needs.
Motion carried.
CHARLES & SONJA MCGILL
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Kinney to approve the driveway
separation as requested. Motion carried.
DON PETERS
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Stephens to approve the special
exception duplex. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert Stephens, Secretary
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