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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning 02-25-03AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Clarence "Buck" Malick, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Art Jensen, Chairman COMMITTEE TITLE: Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee DATE: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: St. Croix County Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI County Board Room CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: DATE OF NEXT MEETING: ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: Hearings : Minor Subdivisions — Major Subdivisions - Final Plat and Town Gavin's Acres — Somerset Pheasant Ridge 1 Addition — Hammond Pine Cliff 2nd Addition — Somerset Preliminary Plat and Town Birkett Addition— Eau Galle Prairie Pond Breaks — Star Prairie Zoning Business 1. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report 2. Violations and Citations 3. Municipal Plats 4. Rezoning scheduling 5. Update on Ordinances 6. Rezoning Decisions 7. Town Road Inspection Agreement — Towns of St. Joseph and Troy 8. Town of Hudson Ordinance Amendment 9. Closed Session pursuant to 19.85(1)(g)- conferring with legal counsel. Reconvene into open session. Parks Business 1. Review Job Descriptions ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE: POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: St. Croix County Zoning Office DATE: February 18, 2003 COPIES TO: County Board Office Committee Members County Clerk News Media/Notice Board *CANCELLATIONS/ CHANGES /ADDITIONS MINUTES PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON, WI February 25, 2003 Present: Supervisors Art Jensen, Veronica Anderson, Jan Zoerb, Linda Luckey and Lois Burri were present. Staff. Steve Fisher, Jon Sonnentag, Deb Zimmermann, Fran Bleskacek, Pete Kling, Bob Heise, Greg Timmerman, Dave Fodroczi, Ellen Denzer Others: Joe Granberg, Ed Flanum, Allen Schlipp, Pat Collova, Doug Zahler, Phillip and Peggy Ogburn, Louie Filkins, Buck Malick Chairman Jensen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Anderson moved, seconded by Burri and carried, to adopt the agenda. Date of next meeting: The next meeting for this committee is on March 11, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the Government Center in Hudson Approval of minutes: No minutes to approve today. Minor Subdivisions: See attachment A: Major Subdivisions: See attachment B: Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report: Motion by Zoerb, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve January 2003 bills of $4,549.62 and to note revenue of $56,470.80. Violations and Citations: Fisher informed the committee that they have hired Jennifer Emmerich to fill the Zoning Tech position for Code Enforcement. She will be starting on March I O There is no report for the committee today, as not much change from last month. Fisher did note that the Sukowatey matter is still ongoing, and stated that Sukowatey is not in compliance with the court order so we will be moving forward on that. He will keep the committee updated. Municipal Plats: No municipal plats to review. Town of Hudson: Fisher presented the request to the committee stating that this is a simple amendment to the Town of Hudson Ordinance — commercial/light industrial district. They are requesting to add two new uses that would be allowed with a special exception. Those uses would be skid loader and accessories business and lawn implement and accessories business. Fisher said that staff recommends approval of this and would like to forward to County Board for approval. Discussion held. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Burn and carried to approve and move to County Board for their approval. Road Inspection Agreements for the Town of Troy and St. Joseph: Fisher is working on this and will get back to the committee. Update on Ordinances: Fisher handed out an article, "Form Based Zoning" to the committee. This article is about allowing more flexibility, and Fisher added that staff would like to see some of this happen in the re -write of the ordinance. He then handed out a timeline relating to the ordinance updates and proceeded to go over it with the committee. Staff wants to make this a priority, but added that this is a very in -depth process and staff will need to be able to set aside time to complete. The Tower Ordinance and Floodplain Ordinance are completed. The ordinances yet to complete are the General, Sanitary, Subdivision, Shoreland/Wetland and Non - Metallic Mining. The Non - Metallic Mining Ordinance is near completion, and being reviewed by Corporation Counsel. Discussion held on the completion of the General Ordinance. Denzer said that this is about 90% written, but there is still 2 to 3 months of work left on it. Fodroczi added that the Work Group may need new appointments, as some former members are no longer available. The group reviewed the timeline handed out. Buck Malick stated that he does not think the timeline is adequate, adding that he thinks that the ordinances need to be completed by the end of 2003. He believes that the County Board would support this time frame, and that the citizens and development community deserve to have this completed as soon as possible. It is important to have an ordinance that conforms to the Plan. He further suggested that the committee needs to work diligently with the Work Group and the staff on this. Bill Berndt added that he realizes that the staff is very busy, and would be happy to offer any expertise he can to help out with this re -write, especially in the area of conservation design. Discussion held. The committee agrees with Malick's comments and will work with the staff on whatever it takes to get the ordinances completed. They believe that this has to be the number one priority at this time. The committee realizes that the staff is very busy, and asked the staff to come up with a new timeline, and what it will take from the committee in order to make this happen by the end of the year. The committee stated that they are committed to work with the staff in getting this completed by the end of 2003. Rezoning Decisions: Gloria Basel: Fisher explained that this request was tabled by the committee asking the applicant to submit a rough sketch of a proposed layout for the property to be rezoned. This has been given to the committee. Fisher went over the sketch, and the staff report. Discussion held on the fact that this land is considered prime farmland. There was discussion on reducing the lot density by rezoning to Ag -II, that would allow some development, but not 38 lots, as would be allowed in Ag/Residential. Motion by Luckey, seconded by Anderson to rezone the 114 -acre parcel from Ag to Ag -II and move on to County Board for approval, based on the following findings: 1. The parcel is in the rural planning area and is an appropriate use. 2. Site is actively farmed. 3. The site consists of relatively flat farm fields. Majority of the site is good farmland. 4. Documentation in the file indicates that approximately 111 acres of the land is tillable, and the majority of the soil on the property NRCS classes II and III. 5. The whole site is within a primary environmental corridor. 6. Environmental corridor features include wetlands /closed depressions. 7. Surrounding land uses include a mixture of agriculture and residential uses. 8. Surrounding zoning is exclusive ag to the east; ag residential to the north, south and west. 9. Site is located on county road V, running north and south thru the property and abuts town roads to the north and south. 10. Land Evaluation Site Assessment (LESA) score is 139. 11. As the owners consider design elements they should be encouraged to: protect the closed depressions and wetlands; use best management practices, erosion and sediment control and stormwater management for the steep slopes; and protect the interior woodland habitat. 12. During design, POWTS should be located so that there is not a conflict with the wetlands, closed depressions and the limiting soils for POWTS. 13. The St. Croix County Natural Resource Management Plan Goals II, III and IV also encourages protection and preservation of surface waters and wetlands; fish and wildlife habitats; and agricultural land and soils to preserve ecological functions and recreational and scenic values and wildlife habitat. 14. The Town recommended approval stating that they have considered §91.77 in making their decision. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Arthur and Marilyn Feyereisen: Fisher stated that this request was tabled by the committee at the January 22 hearing until issues with the mobile home, sinkhole, and the fencing were addressed. Fisher has worked with Louie Filkins, the engineer on the project, and all outstanding issues have been taken care of The staff recommends approval of this rezoning request, stating that any issues regarding protection of the sinkhole and closed depression will be handled at the subdivision level. The committee has considered §91.77. Motion by Jensen, seconded by Anderson to approve the request for 80 -acres to be rezoned from Ag to Ag/Residential in the Town of Troy based on the following findings: 1. Site consists of farm fields, a closed depression, intermittent drainage streams and a farmstead. Site is part of a slightly larger farm site of 100+ acres. 2. Approximately 50 percent of the site is prime farmland soils. 3. None of the site is environmental corridor. 4. Surrounding land uses include agriculture to the west, east and south and a subdivision to the north and southeast. 5. Surrounding zoning is exclusive ag to the west, east and south and ag/residential to the north and southeast. 6. The site has access to a town road to the east. 7. The location of the prior sinkhole will be shown on the Final Plat. 8. Applicant has indicated that the mobile home on the premises will be vacated prior to that property being platted. 9. Chapter 90 of the Wisconsin State Statutes regulates fence placement, maintenance and many other aspects. Fence constructed as part of a farm operation for Lot 1 would be required to meet this statute. 10. Proposed use is a conservation subdivision following the Town Subdivision ordinance. Subdivision consists of 16 lots, a 32 -acre farmette lot. Staff understands that the farmette lot may be further subdivided into two large- acreage lots, and required open space. A conservation easement would be placed against the open space and the farmette lot to prevent further development beyond the addition of two more lots in the farmette area. 11. Potential development of the site is 25 lots. 12. A copy of the whole farm plan is provided. 13. A detailed concept site plan is provided. 14. The Land Evaluation Site Assessment Score is 121. 15. The Town has recommended approval, stating that they have signed a Conservation Easement for this parcel, the Town has considered §91.77 in making their decision, and the request is consistent with the Town of Troy Growth Management Plan and Subdivision Ordinance. 16. As the owners consider design elements, they should be encouraged to: protect the closed depressions and drainageways; use best management practices, erosion and sediment control and stormwater management for the steep slopes; and protect the interior woodland habitat. 17. The St. Croix County Natural Resource Management Plan Goals H, III and IV also encourages protection and preservation of surface waters and wetlands; fish and wildlife habitats; and agricultural land and soils to preserve ecological functions and recreational and scenic values and wildlife habitat. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Larrie Quam: Fisher said that this request was tabled at the January 22" meeting for more information on the property. Staff has been to the site and the area where the septic is to be placed is adequate and does not cross a drainage area or navigable waterway. Fisher added that there is a private airstrip to the east of the property and the applicant is aware of this and has no problem with it. Per staff evaluation, there are no restrictions on this airstrip. Staff recommends approval of this rezoning request. The committee has considered §91.77 Motion by Jensen, seconded by Zoerb to approve the rezoning request of 2.8 acres to be rezoned from Ag to Ag/Residential in the Town of Baldwin based on the following findings: 1. Site is a portion of a large farm field with woods on the southern edge. 2. Site is a part of a larger farm of 74 acres. 3. A small portion of the site is prime farmland. 4. There are no environmental corridors on the site. 5. Approximately 1/3 of the site has moderate limitation for Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (POWTS). 6. Surrounding land uses include open agricultural land in all directions, with two lots of five acres each to the south. The lot furthest to the south is developed with a single family home. 7. Surrounding zoning is exclusive Ag to the north, west and southeast and ag/residential to the south and east. 8. The site has access to a town road to the east. 9. Proposed use is one building site, combining the 2.8 -acre parcel to be rezoned with an existing 4.7 -acre parcel to the south. 10. Potential development is one building site, however, with the combined parcel, three total building sites are possible. 11. The applicant indicates in the narrative that the 2.8 -acre site will be combined with the adjacent 4.7 -acre lot to create a 7.5 -acre lot for one building site. The applicant further indicates that the 4.7 -acre existing site is "percable" and the POWTS would be located there, while the 2.8 -acre site proposed for rezoning would not readily support a POWTS. 12. A conceptual site layout showing the proposed building site and access has been provided. Staff conducted a site evaluation and confirmed that the soil test site and proposed building site are in areas that will not conflict with natural drainage patterns. Staff confirmed that there is a non - navigable wetland on site, filling or grading is not allowed in this area. 13. There is a private airstrip permitted by the County abutting the site to the east (across 220 St). The applicant is fully aware of this existing private airstrip. 14. There is no Town Plan, however, the town is in the process of developing one. 15. The soils on the site are Class H or better under the Soil Classification System of the Natural Resource Conservation Service. 16. The Land Evaluation Site Assessment Score is 130. 17. The St. Croix County Natural Resource Management Plan Goals II, 111 and IV also encourages protection and preservation of surface waters and wetlands; fish and wildlife habitats; and agricultural land and soils to preserve ecological functions and recreational and scenic values and wildlife habitat. 18. The Town of Baldwin has reviewed the rezoning application and recommended approval stipulating that the request is consistent with § 91.77. With the following conditions: 1. The new 7.5 ( + / -) acre lot shall not be further subdivided in the future, unless approved by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors. 2. The consolidation of the two lots must be done on a Certified Survey Map, consistent with County policy. 3. Applicant to record the signed copy of the County Board Ordinance. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. Rezoning Scheduling: The committee scheduled the following rezoning request: Gerald LaVenture (Town of Somerset) for March 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Government Center in Hudson. If the community room is not available, this will be held at the Agricultural Center in Baldwin. The committee will view this property at the end of their meeting on March 1 ph The committee asked the staff to put together an agenda for March 5 th at 10:00 a.m. to meet on conditional rezoning issues and the committee will go into closed session for performance evaluations. The committee recessed from 12:10 to 1:15 for lunch. Parks Business Job Descriptions: Heise handed out updated job descriptions for the following positions: County Parks Site Manager, County Parks Maintenance Manager, Land, Water and Parks Director, Parks Operations Manager, Park Secretary and Park Worker. Deb Kathan, Personnel Director, has reviewed and approved these job descriptions. Heise informed the committee that the Park residence is not included in any job description. Discussion on the Park house and occupancy located at Glen Hills Park. Heise has talked with Deb Kathan about this and committee needs to look at for the future, and offer timeline that the house is available for occupancy. Grant has indicated to Heise that he knows he can't stay in the house forever and has begun looking at options for his family. Motion by Jensen, seconded by Burri and carried to accept the job descriptions with changes noted and to allow a one -year residency for the park's house. Closed Session: Motion by Anderson seconded by Zoerb to convene into closed session with Corporation Counsel Timmerman per §19.85(1)(g) conferring with legal counsel per pending litigation. Roll call vote: Zoerb, yes; Anderson, yes; Burri, yes; Jensen, yes; Luckey, yes. Motion carried. A decision was made in closed session that the lhle rezoning would be placed on the March 1 l Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee agenda for reconsideration of the 73 -foot buffer on the north property line. Adjournment: Motion by Bum, seconded by Anderson and carried to adjourn at 3:25 p.m. Lois Burri, Secretary Recorded by (ra immermann ATTACHMENT A MINOR SUBDIVISIONS February 25, 2003 Owner: Lee and Patricia Dorwin Location: NW 1 /4-SE 1 /a, Section 3, Town of Baldwin, 1 lot totaling 13.402 acres, original parcel 113.2 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Copy of the wetland delineation to be submitted; 2) Easement correction instrument to be recorded. Committee action: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Jensen to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. 2. Owner: Randy Nyhagen - Canceled 3. Owner: William Briggs Location: NE' /4 - NE 1 /4, Section 2, Town of Somerset, 2 lots totaling 31.83 acres, original parcel 37 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Minor map revisions as requested. Committee action: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Luckey with conditions recommended by staff, carried. 4. Owner: Joseph and Lorraine Gillen Location: NE 1 /4- NE 1 /4 , Section 10, Town of Erin Prairie, 1 lot totaling 5.838 acres, original parcel 280 + /- acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Modify existing note: "This lot is being created under the farmland Consolidation provision, consistent with Section 17.14(1) St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance ". Committee action: Motion by Burri, seconded by Jensen, to approve with condition recommended by staff, carried. 5. Owner: Warren Frye and Heather Frye Location: SW 1 /4- SE 1 /4, Section 18, Town of Springfield. 1 lot totaling 5.00 acres, original parcel 40.18 +/- acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee action: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Burri to approve, carried. 6. Owner: Lester Jensen Location: NW 1 /4- NW 1 /4, Section 23, Town of Cady. 1 lot totaling 5.00 acres, original parcel 80 +/- acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee action: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Zoerb to approve, carried. 7. Owner: Robert and Maxine Volkert Location: SE 1 /4- SE 1 /4, Section 24, Town of Star Prairie, 1 lot totaling 2.03 acres, original parcel 157 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Recording information for access easement north of the lot must be placed on the map; 2) Driveway location to be shown >200 feet from Highway 65. Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Burri to approve with conditions recommended by staff, and with additional condition: 3) Setback from north access easement to be changed to 50 -feet. Motion carried. 8. Owner: Francis Obermueller Location: NW '/4 - SW' /a, Section 28, Town of Glenwood, 2 lots totaling 16 acres, original parcel 80 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Staff to verify ordinary high water mark. Committee action: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jensen to approve with condition recommended by staff, carried. 9. Owner: Kenneth Maes Location: SE ' / 4 - NW 1 /4, Section 10, Town of Glenwood, 1 lot totaling 20 acres, original parcel 150 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Recording information for access easement west of the lot must be placed on the map; 2) The joint access serving Lots 1 and 2 must be constructed to County standards to the point where it divides for the separate lots. Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Luckey to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. 10. Owner: Dan Teigen Location: SW' /4 -SE ' / and SE 1 /4- SE 1 /4, Section 33, Town of Glenwood, 1 lot totaling 23.421 acres, original parcel 120 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Bench Mark (BM) information to be placed on the map for a reference to the required Lowest Building Opening (LBO). Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Anderson to approve with condition recommended by staff, and committee asked that full words be placed on the map, rather than acronyms (i.e. LBO), carried. 11. Owner: Delwin Magsam Location: SW 1 /4-NW '/4, Section 21, Town of Emerald, 2 lots totaling 30.71 acres, original parcel 180 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) A setback to be mapped along the 66 -foot access and extended to the East property line; 2) Minor map revisions as requested. Committee action: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Burri to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. 12. Owner: Duane Midtling Location: SW' /4 - SE' /4, Section 32, Town of Glenwood, 2 lots totaling 40.052 acres, original parcel 80 acres Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Anderson to approve, carried. ATTACHMENT B MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS February 25, 2003 Gavin's Acres — Final Owner: Mike Germain Location: Section 14, Town of Somerset, 16 lots totaling 54.18 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) The engineer to verify that the financial guarantee is sufficient to cover the required driveway construction for lots 9, 10, 11, 13 and 15 as outlined in the 02/07/03 TRC letter; 2) Minor map revisions as requested. Committee Action: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jensen to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. 2. Pheasant Ridge 1 St Addition - Final Owner: Ron Bonte. Location: Section 9 Town of Hammond, 23 lots totaling 96 acres. Staff Recommendation: Table. The following are still required on this plat: 1) A soil on -site is required for Lot 47 and numerous corrections are needed on other soil tests; 2) Numerous map revisions as requested. Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Zoerb to table for reasons recommended by staff, carried. 3. Pine Cliff 2 nd Addition — Final Owner: Mike Hartman Location: Section 26, Town of Somerset, 18 lots totaling 62.54 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Minor map revisions as requested. Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Anderson to approve with condition recommended by staff, carried. 4. Prairie Pond Breaks — Preliminary Owner: PC Collova Location: Section 31 and 32, Town of Star Prairie, 35 lots totaling 77.82 acres Staff Recommendation: Table for the following reasons: 1) Detailed construction estimates for roadway construction and erosion control must be submitted and approved by the County; 2) Once the estimates are approved you must submit a letter of credit, cashiers check, bond or other acceptable financial guarantee for County approval. Financial guarantee is to be in effect for a minimum of one year and to be automatically renewable unless the County releases the money before this timeframe; 3) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees; a construction waiver may be granted provided the financial guarantees are approved; 4) The Zoning Office, County Highway Dept and the Land and Water Conservation Dept must be notified 3 days prior to construction beginning; 5) Erosion control plans for Lots 7 -13 shall be submitted prior to obtaining sanitary or building permits; 6) The Town of Star Prairie to respond to the PZPC letter dated 02/03/03. Committee Action: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Anderson to for reasons recommended by staff, carried. 5. Birkett Addition — Preliminary Owner: George and Doris Birkett Location: Section 4 and 5, Town of Eau Galle, 3 lots totaling 13.43 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) A soil on -site is required for Lot 5. Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Burri to approve with condition recommended by staff, carried. 10