HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Adjustment 05-28-1985BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AND HEARINGS
May 28, 1985
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Stephens at 9:00 a.m, in the County Board Room,
Courthouse, Hudson. All members present.
Minutes of the April meeting and hearing approved as written.
Mr. Brian Hurtgen discussed his problem on an area for .a sanitary system. He informed
the board that he had the plumber out making tests along with the Assistant Zoning
Administrator, Tom Nelson, and they could not find an area for any type of system.
He is therefore requesting the board grant him permission for a holding tank.
Motion by Supervisor Meinke to approve the holding tank with the stipulation that
all waste from the holding tank shall go to a municipal plant at Wilson or Emerald.
Seconded by Supervisor Stephens. Motion carried. Vote to approve: Meinke, yes;
Stephens, yes; Kelly, yes.
Mr. Nolan Anderson came before the board with percolation test and showed the loca-
tion of the new sanitary system as requested by the board, Motion by Supervisor
Kelly to approve the 80 foot setback from a town road. Seconded by Supervisor Meinke.
Motion carried. Vote to approve: Meinke, yes; Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes.
Discussion on Arnold Beihoffer additional footage closer to the Apple River. Motion
by -Supervisor Meinke to grant a 50 foot setback from the Apple River as the road will
be coming closer to house than anticipated. Seconded by Supervisor Stephens. Motion
carried. Vote to approve: Meinke, yes; Stephens, yes'; Kelly, yes.
Hearing called to order by Chairman Stephens. Zoning Administrator read notice of
hearings as published in the county and local newspapers.
1. ARTICLE: 8.4 F(1)(b), Driveway Separation
APPELLANT: Richard Hayhurst
LOCATION: NWT of the NE14 of Section 20,
T29N-R18W, Town of Warren
2. ARTICLE: 2.6 F(14), Temporary Asphalt Plant
APPELLANT: American Asphalt of Wisconsin
LOCATION: N'-j of the NE14 of Section 16,
T29N-R17W, Town of Hammond
3. ARTICLE: 2.4 F, Feed Lot
APPELLANT: Robert A. Wilfer
LOCATION: NE4 of Section 15,
T31N-R19W, Town of Somerset
4. ARTICLE: 2.4 F(4), Riding Area
APPELLANT: Lowell P. Rivard
LOCATION: SEk of the SEk of Section 12, and
SW,14 of the SW-4 of Section 7,
T31N-R19W, Town of Somerset
5. ARTICLE: 8.4 F(1)(c), Driveway Access
APPELLANT: Grant & Mary Jo Radinzel
LOCATION: Part of the W1-j, SEA, Section 20,
T30N-Rl9W, Town of St. Joseph
6. ARTICLE: 6.3 C(1)(c), Holding Tank
APPELLANT: Capability Books
LOCATION: SEA of the NE14 of Section 5,
T31N-R16W, Town of Cylon
7. ARTICLE: 3.12 5.3(2), Setback from the Bluffline
APPELLANT: Fredrick & Jacqueline Kemper
LOCATION: Part of Gov't. Lot 2, Section 27,
T30N-R2OW, Town of St. Joseph
8. ARTICLE: 2.3 F(2), 4 Plex
APPELLANT: Henry Yetter
LOCATION: Lots 4 & 5, Block 2,
T30N-Rl8W, Town of Richmond
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9. ARTICLE: 6.3 C(1)(c), Holding 'Tank i'
APPELLANT: Norman V. Larson
LOCATION: SE34 of the SEA of Section 29,
T29N-R19W, Town of Springfield.
1. Mr Henry; Gilbertson presented the request of Capability Books for a holding
tank, explaining the reason for a holding tank. Zoning Administrator advised the
Board that the Assistant Zoning Administrator and plumber were on the site and could
not find suitable site for a sewage system. Questions by the board.
2. Mr. Richard Hayhurst presented his request for a driveway separation of less
than 500 feet on Highway 12, explaining the reason for the needed driveway. Questions
by board. Zoning Administrator read letter from Department of Transportation.
3. Mr. Sam Mc Vicker presented the request of American Asphalt of Wisconsin
for a temporary asphalt plant, explaining the reason for the plant. Asphalt is for
St. Croix County projects.
Tim Cashman, speaking for the Andersons, objected to the asphalt plant. Mr. Mc Vicker
explained that the plant will be in operation three weeks. No future use for the site
is being planned.
4. Mr. Robert Wilfer presented his request for a feed lot for 2,000 sheep and
50 cattle. Zoning Administrator read letter from adjoining lanowners having no ob-
jections.
5. Mr. Lowell Rivard presented his request for an A.T.C. trail for 3 & 4 wheel
drive vehicles. People will be using their own vehicles, as well as rental units.
The trails will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Course will be controlled and
each round will be approximately 15 minutes. Questions by board members.
Mr. Dennis Fleischauer spoke in favor. Zoning Administrator read letters from persons
who have no objections. The following objected to the trails: Roberta Jellink, Paul
Burch, Alex Hildebrandt, Richard Jonk, and Robert Nagle. Mr. Rivard rebutted the
remarks of those objecting. He will control the dust.
6. Mr. Grant Radinzel presented his request to construct a driveway that would
improve his lot and cause less erosion.
7. Mr. Fredrick Kemper and Robert Mudge presented the request to construct
an addition to his house that would be approximately 42 feet froml the bluffline in
the St. Croix Riverway District. Mr. Steve Johnson, speaking for the MN-W1 Boundary
Area Commission, has no objections to the structure, but requested a tree be planted
in one area and the structure be painted in earth tones. Mr. Jake Vander Voort, DNR,
has no objections, but feels the same as Steve Johnson.
8. Mr. Norman Larson presented his request to install a holding tank on his
property in place of a mound system. He explained that he cannot afford a mound sys-
tem as he only has his Social Security check. Questions by members of the board.
Hearing recessed in order to evaluate -all requests at.the.site. r
Hearing reconvened at 2:45 p.m. The following decisions were made:
1. Capability Books: Motion by Supervisor Kelly to approve the request with
a $500 bond to be posted with the Town of Cylon. Seconded by Supervisor Meinke.
Motion carried. Vote to approve: Meinke, yes; Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes.
2. Richard Hayhurst: Motion by Supervisor Meinke to approve the request as
there is no safety hazard at this location. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Motion
carried. Vote to approve: Kelly, yes; Meinke, yes; Stephens, yes.
3. American Asphalt of Wisconsin: Motion by Supervisor Meinke to approve the -;request
as St. Croix County has had previous experience with the company. Seconded by Super-
visor Kelly. Motion carried. Vote to approve: Kelly, yes; Meinke, yes, Stephens, yes.
4. Robert Wilfer: Motion by Supervisor Meinke to approve with the following
stipulations: There shall be no more than 2,000 lambs and 50 cattle, and this permit
is nontransferrable. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Vote to approve: Meinke, yes;
Stephens, yes; Kelly, yes.
5. Lowell Rivard: Motion by Supervisor Kelly to postpone the decision and
re publish the notice for the June meeting with a "Riding Trails for three and four
wheel A.T.C. vehicles". Seconded by Supervisor Meinke. Motion carried.
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6. Grant Radinzel: Motion by Supervisor Stephens to approve the request as
it is needed for access to the garage and house. Seconded by Supervisor Meinke.
Motion carried, Vote to approve: Stephens, yes, Meinke, yes; Kelly, yes.
7. Fredrick Kemper: Motion by Supervisor Kelly to approve as there were no
objections from DNR or MN -WI Boundary Area Commission. Seconded by.Supervisor Stephens.
Motion carried. Vote to approve: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes.
8. Norman Larson: Motion by Supervisor Stephens to deny the request, but
Mr. Larson to be advised of possible assistance and grants from Farmers Home Admin-
istation in Baldwin and the Wisconsin Fund. Motion carried. Vote to deny: Stephens,
yes; Kelly, yes; Meinke, yes. Mr. Larson may come back to the board if he so desires.
Motion by Supervisor Meinke to adjourn. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Motion carried.
Meeting and hearing adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Next meeting and hearing date is June 25.
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