HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustment Minutes 8-27-1992(This meeting was recorded by a court reporter)
August 27, 1992
This meeting was called to order by Chairman Bradley at 8:00 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 Kinney, Menter, Stephens, Neuman and Bradley were all in
attendance. Staff present was Tom Nelson, Zoning Administrator.
Stephens made a motion to approve the agenda. Seconded by Menter.
Motion carried.
Stephens made a motion to approve the minutes of the last meeting
as mailed. Seconded by Neuman. Motion carried.
TOM & KELLEY LEMIRE
Nelson stated that this was before the Board of Adjustment for an
extension of time on their permit for a Golf Course in Star Prairie
Township.
Kelly stated that the financing took longer than expected and an
additional year was needed for completion.
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to extend their permit for
an additional year. Motion carried.
JOHN BETPENDORF
Nelson stated that this was a request to be placed on next months
agenda so as to provide more information for his driveway permit
that was denied.
Dan Federly will assist in developing additional information for
this commercial driveway.
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Kinney to allow this to come before
the Board of Adjustment Committee next month. Motion carried. -
DENNIS ULLOM
Nelson stated that Ullom was requesting to be heard again next
month. Stephens made a motion, seconded by Kinney that the
decision rendered last month to deny should stay. Motion carried.
PRINTING COSTS Bradley stated these could be a cost savings�to fhe
Board of Adjustment budget if hearing were only published 4n the
county paper and not the local papers. Motion by Stephens,
seconded by Kinney to keep the publishing as it has been with both
county and local papers. Motion carried.
FRANK BACHMAN
Attorney Steve Dunlap, representing the Bachmans requested that
this be placed on next months agenda so as to provide additional
information. He wants to show why there is a need for the garage.
Motion by Kinney, seconded by Stephens not to rehear the
application. Kinney, yes, Stephens, yes, Menter, no, Neuman, no;
Bradley, no. Motion defeated. Motion by Menter, seconded by
Bradley to allow this appeal to be reheard. Kinney, no; Bradley,
yes; Stephens, no; Menter, yes; and Neuman, yes. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
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The hearing was called to order by 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, Aug. 27, 1992 at 8*30 A.M. in the County
Board Room of the St. Croix County Courthouse, Hudson, WI 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: 17.31(2) Setback from Water
APPELLANT: Robert & Carol Benish
LOCATION NW 1/4 the NE 1/4 of Sec. 26, T30N-R19W,
Town of St. Joseph
2. ARTICLE: 17.31(2)'
APPELLANT: Walter Laumeyer (Money was sent back)
LOCATION: Gov't Lot 1, Sec.o14, T30N-R18W,
Town of Somerset
3. ARTICLE: 17.50(1) Road setback'
APPELLANT: Philip & Carol Nelson
LOCATION: SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 2, T31N-R18W,
Town of Star Prairie
4. ARTICLE. 17.35(3)(1) Boathouse
APPELLANT: Robert Kunz
LOCATION: NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 2, T31N-R18W,
Town of Star Prairie
5. ARTICLE: 226(89) Nonmetallic mining
APPELLANT: Arthur Overgaard
LOCATION: SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 33, T31N-R15W,�
Town of Forest
6. ARTICLE: 226(89) Nonmetallic mining
15.03(3) Demolition/Solid waste disposal
APPELLANT: William Liddle/Tri-County Disposal
LOCATION: SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 of the SE
1/4 of Sec. 13, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren
7. ARTICLE: 17.64(5)(3) Driveway
APPELLANT: Brian Siedschlag
LOCATION: N 1/2 of the NW 1/4
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8. ARTICLE: 17.60(1)(c) Road setback
APPELLANT: Charles & Kathy Lederer
LOCATION: NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec.
16, T29N-R18W,
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9. ARTICLE: 070(3)(c)3 Temporary occupancy
APPELLANT: Mary Jo Gray
LOCATION: NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 5, T29N-R16W,
Town of Springfield
10. ARTICLE: 17.36(5)(1) Filling & grading
17.36(5)(c) Setback from water
APPELLANT: Richard G. Mueller
LOCATION: Gov't Lots 1 & 2, Sec, 13, T28N-R20W,
Town of Troy
11. ARTICLE: 17.36(5)(c)1 Setback from bluff
APPELLANT: Wm. & Patricia Marzolf
LOCATION: Gov't Lots 1 & 2, Sec, 13, T28N-R20W,
Town of Troy
12. ARTICLE: 17.36(5)(c)l Setback from water
17.31(5)(1) Filling & grading
APPELLANT: Richard & Mary Marzolf
W LOCATION. Gov't Lots 1 & 2, Sec, 13, T28N-R20W,
Town of Troy
13. ARTICLE: 17.15(6)(0) Golf course
APPELLANT: Patrick O'Malley
LOCATION: N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 26, T28N-R19W,
Town of Troy
ROBERT & CAROL BENISH
Carol presented a variance request to add onto an existing cabin -
that is twenty-eight (28) feet from the high water mark of Bass -
Lake. This addition would be on the side of the existing structure
and no closer than twenty-eight (28) feet. The septic system and
well will also be replaced.
The township of St. Joseph as well as the Bass Lake Rehab District
support the proposal.
WALTER LAUMEYER
Nelson stated that
foot setback from
will be no closer
south.
this is a variance request for a fifty-five (55)
the highwater mark of Bass Lake. The structure
than the residence or the neighbors cabin to the
The township of Somerset and the Bass Lake Rehab District support
the proposal.
PHILIP & C.�ROL NELSON
Nelson stated that this is a setback variance request of thirteen
(13 ) feet from a town road. The original residence is one hundred -
twenty (120) feet from the centerline of the road and they would
lake to build a garage next to it, no closer than the residence.
Discussion on the location of the property lipes.
The township of Star Prairie supports the proposal.
ROBERTS KUNZ
Nelson stated that this was a request for a twenty-four by twenty-
four ( 24x24 ) foot boat house fifteen (15 ) feet from waters edge of
Cedar Lake.
Boat houses are special exceptions in the Shoreland District.
Kunz stated the large dimension is for' storage of his boat and
other items such as lawn mowers and etc.
Nelson cautioned the Board stating that the intent of the boat
house should be restricted to only boat storage.
The township of Star Prairie supports the proposal.
ARTHLTR OVERGAARD
Dick -Erickson presented the application for a nonmetallic mining
permit far property in Forest township that has been in operation
since the 1950's. They are currently expanding the pit and need
this special exception use permit. Discussion. The township of
Forest supports the proposal.
WILLIAM LIDDLE/TRI-COUNTY DISPOSAL
Nelson stated that this is a two part request for special exception
use permit. One part is for a nonmetallic mining operation for
clay to be used at the North Hudson landfill. The other part of -
the request is for the expansion of the demolition land fill after-
the hole is enlarged.
Both DNR and township of Warren support the proposal with some
conditions. Discussion.
BRIAN SIEDSCHLAG
Nelson stated that this is a request for a driveway variance on a
town road.
Siedschlag indicated that due to the difficult topography on the
property he cannot meet the two hundred (200) foot driveway
separation.
The township of warren supports this proposal.
CHARLES & KATHY LEDERER
Nelson stated that this is a request for a setback variance from a
town road.
Lederer stated that a variance allowing one hundred -twelve (112)
feet from center of road is desired so as to protect trees on the
property and to accomplish to overall traffic plan developed for
the property.
Discussion on whether this was a hardship or � convenience.
MARY JO GRAY
Nelson stated that this was a request for a temporary occupancy
permit to live in a mobile home while the permanent residence is
being constructed.
The township of Springfield supports the proposal.
RICHARD MUELLER, WILLIAM & PATRICIA MARZOLF AND RICHARD AND MARY
%ARZOLF
Nelson stated that it was best if these were all heard at the same
time since they were all neighboring properties.
The requests being asked are:
1) Forty (40) foot setback variance from the bluffline for
William Marzolf;
2) Filling &* grading in the floodplain and setback from•the
highwater mark of the St. Croix for Richard Marzolf;
3) Filling & grading in the floodplain and setback from the
highwater mark for Richard Mueller.
Detailed plans were presented showing details of the property.
Nelson stated that he was recommending a buildable project area to
be considered which he described rather than what was being
requested. The reason for this area was that it met the intent of
the ordinance for a reasonable use beyond which should be
considered convenience. Discussion.
McMillian an adjoining property owner expressed his objections to
these projects stating that he purchased his property from the
Marzolfs with the understanding that these lots were unbuildable.
Discussion.
PATRICK O'MALLEY
Nelson stated that this was a request for a golf course as a
special exception permit.
O'Malley presented his plans for an 18 hole golf course he was
planning.
Several of the neighboring properties have expressed concerns for
safety and the need for screening. Discussion.
After the hearing the Board visited each site in question and upon
returning rendered the following decisions.
ROBERT & CAROL BENISH
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to approve the variance
providing the septic system.and well be replaced. Motion carried.
WALTER J. LAUMEYER
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to return applicaton fees
since applicant can use setback averaging. Motion carried.
PHILIP & CAROL NELSON
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to postpone a decision until
the lot line can be surveyed to validate testimony of lot line
Location. Motion carried.
ROBERT KUNZ
Motion by Bradley seconded by Kinney to approve a sixteen by
twenty-four (16x24) foot boat house. Kenney, yes, Menter, yes,
Stephens, no; Bradley, excused. Motion carried.
ARTHUR OVERGAARD
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Bradley to approve the nonmetallic
mining operation providing proof of insurance can be provided and
performance bonds be secured. Motion carried.
WILLIAM LIDDLE/TRI-COUNTY DISPOSAL
Nonmetallic mining issue: Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter
to approve the nonmetallic mining operation providing proof of
insurance can be provided and performance bonds be secured. Motion
carried.
Demolition issue: Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to
approve the permit as per all DNR requirements. Motion carried.
BRIAN SIEDSCHLAG
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Menter to approve the variance as
requested. Motion carried.
CHARLES & KATHY LEDERER
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Bradley to deny the requested -
setback since no hardship can be demonstrated. This request of
convenience, alternate sites available. Motion carried.
MARY JO GRAY
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Kinney to approve the temporary
occupancy permit for one year. Motion carried.
MUELLER, W. MARZOLF AND R. MARZOLF
Motion by Stephens, seconded by Menter to postpone the discussion
until further information can be obtained. Motion carried.
PATRICK O'MALLEY
Motion by Bradley, seconded by Menter to approve the golf course
conditionally with the conditions being all screen be planted with
two (2) rows of mature trees and percolation test be conducted.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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