HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Development 09-15-11NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
September 15, 2011— 6:00 P.M.
St Croix County Government Center — Community Room
1101 Carmichael Road Hudson, Wisconsin
L CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: August 18 & September 1, 2011*
IV. BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Financial Report
2. Municipal Plats
3. Schedule Public Hearings
4. Public Hearing - Amendments to St Croix County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17
Zoning, regarding Kennels and Commercial Kennels
5. 2012 Budget Update
6. Farmland Preservation Plan
7. Proposed AT &T Tower in Denmark Township, Washington County
8. WCA Resolution #2 on Recycling
9. Resolution Authorizing St. Croix County LWCD to Apply for a Municipal Dam
Grant
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
VI. ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: October 6,2011 — 4:00 p.m., Hudson
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Committee Chair and County Administrator
DATE APPROVED: September 9, 2011
*DATE REVISED: September 12, 2011
A quorum of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors (County Board) may he present at this meeting. Therefore, this
notice also serves as notice of'a meeting of'the County Boardfor the purpose of'ohtaining information relaxing to subjects
listed above for use at future County Board Meetings.
9/12/2011
MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Norton- Bauman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Members Present: Supervisors Sharon Norton- Bauman, Lorin Sather, James
Stauffer, Bill Peavey, Buzz Marzolf and FSA Representative Ken Graf. Steve Hermsen arrived at 6:01
p.m. Robert Shearer was absent and excused.
STAFF PRESENT: Dave Fodroczi, Kevin Grabau, Bob Heise, Ryan Sterry, Pat Thompson, Michelle
Pietrick and Monica Lucht
GUESTS: Ross and Pauline Goerdt, Supervisor Clarence `Buck' Malick
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Sather, 2nd by Peavey
approving the minutes of August 18 and September 1, 2011. Motion carried.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Financial Report: Thompson explained the financial report and stated he sees nothing that stands out in
the expenses and asked if anyone had any questions. No questions were asked.
Schedule Public Hearings: Three waivers to the Land Division Design Standards were received;
McDermid, Town of Richmond; Country Comfort LLC, Town of Cylon; and Rosenow, Town of
Glenwood. Two rezonings were also received; Hagen, Town of Stanton and Sell, Town of Baldwin.
The public hearings are scheduled for October 20, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in Baldwin with room availability
to be confirmed.
2012 Budget Update: Thompson handed out the 2012 Budget Summary for the departments reporting
to the Community Development Committee. His recommendations will go to the Administration
Committee in September, then to County Board in November. Thompson highlighted specific items
for each department's budget. The UW Extension office is not budgeting for furloughs in 2012,
because the State of Wisconsin will not have furlough days. Thompson also designated $8,500 to be
transferred to the Fair Board from UW Extension as a transfer of responsibility to be more involved in
the process of paying premiums. Chair Hermsen questioned the increase in the Parks Department
expenses. Pietrick answered that the Perch Lake operations and maintenance has increased.
Thompson is recommending to County Board to have the total amount for Capital outlay approved and
will provide a list of those improvement items for each department, along with the dollar amounts.
Farmland Preservation Plan: Fodroczi announced the final open house and presentation for the St
Croix County Farmland Preservation Plan Update to be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the
Baldwin Ag Center. The purpose is to present the draft Farmland Preservation Areas Map and the
agricultural goals, objectives and policies for the plan.
WCA Resolution #2 on Recycling: Thompson explained the resolution is to reinstate recycling funding
and asked the Committee for their endorsement. Motion by Norton - Bauman, 2nd by Marzolf to support
the WCA Resolution as printed. Motion carried, Sather opposed.
Public Hearing
Amendment to St Croix County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17 Zoning, regarding Kennels and
Commercial Kennels: Grabau gave a brief overview of the amendments. Current setbacks are very
restrictive and all recent requests required a variance. All variances require establishing a hardship. The
Board of Adjustment asked the committee to consider amendments to reduce setback standards and to add
other restrictions. Grabau explained staff research and draft amendments. Corporation Counsel offered
clarification edits that staff incorporated into the draft amendments.
Chair Hermsen asked for public questions. Ross Goerdt, from the Town of St. Joseph, has a registered
kennel with the hunt clubs and knows of several existing kennels that this setback would harm. He
questioned how the amendments would affect existing kennels. Chair Hermsen answered stating that
these kennels have been in front of the Board of Adjustment and operate legally. Fodroczi clarified
that kennels permitted under the County General Zoning Ordinance involve zoning permits and
doesn't effect the licensing for these animals. Licensing of animals is handled at the town level.
Goerdt also questioned if his own property ever wanted to become a commercial kennel, the property
isn't big enough and creates a hardship for the business. He feels ten acres should be adequate,
especially since most kennels use bark collars, and that 450 feet is extreme. Malick suggested a good
provision to consider would be bark collars. Chair Hermsen clarified that any changes to the
amendment need to come from the public, and he asked for those in favor of the amendment at 450
feet from property lines. Malick stated he is in favor of reducing the distance provided there are sound
proofing protections such as barking suppression devices, along with a limit on the number of animals
outside at a time. He feels 300 feet would be acceptable. Pauline Goerdt agreed with the reduction to
allow kennels on property less than ten acres. Grabau explained that a 300 foot setback would require
a minimum of 9.4 acres. Ms. Goerdt then asked to reduce the setback to 250 feet, which would
require a minimum of 6.7 acres, and would allow more options on where the kennel is placed on the
property.
Chair Hermsen asked three times for anyone wishing to speak in opposition. Mr. Goerdt questioned
why kennels have more restriction than any other agriculture use. Malick answered that it is the
barking that becomes so annoying to people, not the sounds cows and horses make. Malick asked that
the Committee balance what type of businesses we want to create. Chair Hermsen closed the public
hearing.
Motion by Norton- Bauman, 2nd by Sather to amend the draft Amendment to St Croix County Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 17 Zoning, regarding Kennels and Commercial Kennels to change setbacks from
450 feet, to 300 feet from property lines, and to require that bark suppression devices or bark collars be
used on all dogs when outside their kennels, with a limit of two dogs outside at a time. Motion
amended by Peavey to clarify this is meant for adult dogs, six months of age or older. Grabau clarified
these are all dogs associated with the commercial kennel business. A vote was taken on the
amendment to the motion. Motion carried. A vote was taken on the passage of the ordinance as
amended. Motion carried.
Proposed AT &T Tower in Denmark Township, Washington County: Fodroczi explained the tower
proposal to be located at Afton Alps ski area. Washington County is reviewing the conditional use permit
and has required a crane test for height and viewing considerations in the Riverway. Fodroczi presented a
series of pictures taken from different areas of Ewaco Road in the Town of Troy to show the Committee
the visibility of the crane. The St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance would require stealth design for a
tower in such a location. Malick requested that the Committee authorize a letter stating that it is the policy
of St .Croix County to respect Washington County's view across the river, and we would like to request
the same of them. Motion by Norton - Bauman, 2nd by Marzolf to authorize staff to send a letter to
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Washington County asking to consider modifications. Discussion. Motion carried, Peavey and Sather
opposed.
Resolution Authorizing St. Croix County LWCD to Apply for a Municipal Dam Grant: Motion by
Sather, 2nd by Peavey to authorize application. Motion carried.
ADJOURN: Motion by Sather, 2nd by Norton- Bauman to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: September 21, 2011 Farmland Preservation open house in Baldwin.
October 6, 2011 — 4:00 p.m., work session in Hudson.
Respectfully submitted:
Monica Lucht, Recording Secretary James Stauffer, Secretary
September 15, 2011