HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1981 (49)RESOLUTION NO. Z17 Cgf ,J
TO AMEND THE FARMLAND; PRESERVATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the St. 1 CAoiX County Fa rmland Pnezetcvati..on Ptan was
developed to identify prime' farmland and propose alternatives for its
preservation; and
WHEREAS the St. Cno-i.x County Fa.tcmtand PAuehvati.on Ptan was
adopted by the County Board of Supervisors- in March, 1980; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Board certified
the Plan in July, 1980, with the recommendation that standards for
rezoning parcels out of Agricultural Preservation Areas be added to the
Plan and
WHEREAS, the Phan text should be periodically updated to
reflect changes in conditions and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use'and Resource Citizens Advisory Committee
and Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee recommend this
`supplement to the St. Croix County Fanmtand PnesetAvation Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board
of Supervisors meeting in Regular Session, that the attached amendments
be made to the St. Croix County FaAmtand PA&seAvati.on Ptan.
Passed and Adopted this I / day of �a-c✓
Comprehensive Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee
NEGATIVE AFFIRMATIVE
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E . P. Rock E. P . Rock
William Thompson IfATfIliam Thompson
Art Best rt est
R"chard Peterson Richard Peterson
Vern Kelly Vern Kelly
Amendment to Farmland Preservation Plan
V. FARMLAND PRESERVATION POLICIES
Standards for Rezoning Parcels from Agricultural Preservation Areas
The St. Croix County Farmland Preservation Plan identifies land to be
preserved for agriculture based on criteria outlined on page 135.
It is expected that towns would protect these identified areas for
agriculture through adoption of exclusive agricultural zoning.
The plan suggests allowing development in the exclusive agricultural areas
at a density of one lot per 40'acres:
Under exclusive agriculture zoning (if adopted by towns) this would
provide landowners the flexibility to subdivide on parts of their property
less desirable for agriculture. The standards for making this determination
are to be added to page 137, 1) c. 3:
A farmer could rezone a parcel out of an exclusive agriculture zone if the
following standards.are met*:
1. Adequate public .facilities are present or will be provided to serve
the development.
a. Examples of public facilities to be considered are fire and police.
protection, school capacity.
b. The development may occur only on existing public roads.
2. Provision of these facilities will not be unreasonable burden to
local government.
3. The land is suitable for development.
a. Development shall not be allowed on classes I,.II, and III soils
except as outlined below:
1. A parcel is too 'small to be economically used for agricultural
purposes, or, which is inaccessible to farm machinery needed
to produce and harvest agricultural products.
2. The parcel has not had a history of economically viable
farming activities.
3. The parcel is located such that there would be no possible
conflict with the surrounding.agricultural uses.
4. Consideration has been given to the preservation of woodlands
and wildlife areas
4. The development will not cause unreasonable air and water pollution,
soil erosion or adverse effects on rare or irreplaceable natural areas.
*Note: An appeals process is outlined in.sections 9.6 and 9.7 of the
St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
11/9/81
Supplement to page 137. AMR/kas