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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Development Committee 01-26-1993MINUTES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE JANUARY 26, 1993 ST. CROIX COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COUNTY BOARD ROOM, flUDSON, WI PRESENT: Chairperson Tom Dorsey; Supervisors Linda Luckey, William Oemichen, George Menter and Robert Boche. Staff present were Joe Grant, Tom Nelson, Mary Jenkins, Brian Halling, Dave Fodroczi, John Krizek, and Rosemary Olson. Guests in attendance were Larry Murphy, Al Nyhagen, County Board Chairperson Richard Peterson, Cyril Cernohous, Don Norell, Don Mueller, Marlene Hintz and Roland Rivard from the New Richmond News. Chairperson Dorsey called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to adopt the amended agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to approve the December 15, 1992 and the December 22, 1992 minutes as mailed to the Committee. Motion carried. Luckey discussed the Transportation Committee minutes from December regarding the County Surveyor's request to attend a conference and which committee, the Transportation or Planning & Development Committee, would make the decision on the request. Bills & Invoices Grant distributed and reviewed a copy of the December bills. Some of the bills had been signed by Chairperson Dorsey and additional bills were added to the list for signature --totalling $4,859.79. Discussion on the benefits of belonging to WI IndianHead and other ways to advertise the Parks without the IndianHead membership. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried. Supervisor Boche asked Grant what pay range he was in, what benefits he gets with the house and what expenses he pays for in the house. Boche then asked how many employees he has this time of the year. Grant reported that he has two full-time employees and one part-time employee and explained what work is done during the winter and slow months. Guard Rail at Boat Landing Grant explained that last year the County hired Peter Boss, a consultant, to evaluate all departments to reduce the liability in the County. Boss determined that a guard rail should be put in at the boat landing at Glen Hills Park. The Committee had requested this railing a year or two ago but it was cut by Finance. The rail would be approximately, 600 feet long and the cost would be approximately $10,000. The Committee requested that Grant get estimates on the cost of putting in.the guard rail and report back to the Committee at the February meeting. The guard rail would be put in after the frost goes out. Camping Fees Grant distributed and reviewed a copy of 1991/1992 comparisons with camping unit days, revenues from camping, current fees established in 1990 and unit days from Memorial Day through Labor Day. He noted that in peak periods occupancy is running about 85 percent. Grant then distributed and reviewed a copy of a telephone survey he did of area camping rates. Some were privately owned, some were federal parks and state parks, and all have similar facilities as Glen Hills Park. Grant recommended increasing the camping fees to $8.00 for a primitive site and $10.00 for an electrical site. This would help offset the cost of operations. Grant noted that the people who visit the park are 50 percent Wisconsin residents, 40 percent Minnesota residents and 10 percent are other. Visitors from St. Croix County are approximately 25 - 30 percent. Motion by Menter, seconded by Oemichen to increase the camping fees to $8.00 for a primitive site and $10.00 for an electrical site. Motion carried. Boche voted against. Snowmobile Report Grant reported that the groomer started January 15th. The conditions were marginal prior to that date. He has been around the trail system four times. Grant stated that he received a call from the Chicago/Northwestern Railroad complaining of problems with snowmobilers running the railroad right of way along the frontage roads in Wilson, Knapp and Hersey areas. Grant said he reported this to the County Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's Department will be enforcing the trespassing law in those areas and notice has been posted in bars and businesses along with a news release warning snowmobilers of the consequences if caught trespassing on the railroad right-of-ways. Discussion on the money available for enforcement of the snowmobile trails from the DNR. Chairperson Dorsey suggested that this 'matter be turned over to the Public Protection Committee. Grant further stated that warning signs will be put up along the trails as a reminder to the snowmobilers. As presented by Mary Jenkins: Don Mueller NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 & the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 17, T28N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic 2 Lots - 11.29 acres, Original - same STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to label NW section corner; Lot 3 acreage including R/W is incorrect; show total length of east line - lot 3; curve #11 the chord bearing should be 36 54118W; curve #2 - the arc length should be 168.521; 2 in the description, line 14 - "containing" is misspelled; line 20 - "complied" is misspelled; add general notice statement; driveway separation must be met on lot 2. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. Gloria Asmussen & Leland Wolfgang SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Section 3, T29N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic 1 Lot - 6.712 acres, Original - 180 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to add highway setback line; typo in general notice statement - "etc". COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Boche, seconded by Oemichen to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. Harvey Hielkema SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, & the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 36, T28N-R17W, Town of Rush River 1 Lot - 4.347 acres, Original - 160 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS; Conditional approval subject to add highway setback lines; the distance from the SE corner of Lot 1 to the SE corner Section 36 should be 2210.23; in the Surveyor's Certificate forgot the "s" in "as shown". COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Luckey to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. Dan Davis SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 & the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 6, T29N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph 1 Lot - 3.00 acres, Original - 64.5 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional, approval subject to adding general notice statement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. Scott Counter SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 & the SW 1/4 of the SE T31N-R18W, Town of Star Prairie 3 Lots - 16 acres, Original - same STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval conditions ( Lot 2 cannot be subdivided until remaining unplatted land is developed, or a cul the end of Outlot 1 to allow for a turn around road); soil test; add total distance on west general notice statement; use of outlot for a should be stated on map. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Boche, seconded conditionally approve per staff recommendations. 1/4, Section 28, subject to Town such time as the de sac placed at at the end of the side, lot 1; add private driveway by Oemichen to Motion carried. Jenkins reported that she and Nelson had met with Corporation Counsel in regard to allowing an outlot to serve as a road. Discussion on changing the word "road" in the last condition to say "driveway" as Lot 2 takes access from 192nd Avenue. If only one lot takes access, the "way" is a driveway, not a road. 3 MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS As presented by Tom Nelson: Country Oaks, Town of Troy, Developer Tarry Murphy Nelson stated that the Zoning Office has received the necessary information and signatures from the state. The escrow money has been sent back to the Town after receiving a letter from the Town of Troy. This plat has been approved previously and all that is needed at this time is the Chair's signature. ZONING-BUSIIJESS Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report Nelson distributed and reviewed a list of Zoning bills previously signed by Chairperson Dorsey, with three additional bills for signature totalling $4,793.54. Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to approve the December bills. Motion carried. Chairperson Dorsey requested that the minutes show that the revenue report was reviewed and approved. County Board Chairperson Richard Peterson asked Nelson how the WI Fund is doing. Nelson stated that the future looks bleak for the program. The Governor is proposing new policy for cutting money for tax relief. He further noted that the program has helped many people in the past to replace failing systems. Violations & Citations Nelson distributed a packet of current violations and citations. Discussion. Rezonements Arthur Feyereisen, Town of Troy, 3.01 acres from ag to ag residential Steven & Jeffrey Cudd, Saleshan Partnership, 11 acres added to adjoining property which is in ag residential and a riverway district, requesting a special exception. The Committee will view both properties at the February Committee meeting on the lunch break. The hearing will be Monday, March 1st - 7:30 p.m. at the Troy Town Hall. 10:00 a.m. Ordinance Amendment Nelson stated that Mr. Pulford was notified that the decision for the amendment request was on the agenda for this meeting and noted Mr. Pulford was not present. Motion by Menter, seconded by 4 Bache to not approve the amendment because no Towns surveyed were in favor of it; it would be difficult to enforce; other alternatives are alredy available within the current ordinance; and, there are density issues which lead to water, sewer, public safety and health issues. Roll call vote, Menter - yes Oemichen - yes, Boche - yes, Luckey - yes and Dorsey - yes. Motion carried. 11:00 Outlots discussion Jenkins stated that Zoning staff met with Corporation Counsel to discuss the outlot issue and agreed that each outlot situation should be looked at individually. The Committee decided that this issue should be rescheduled for the February meeting and ask Corporation Counsel Greg Timmerman to be present to discuss it further. Ordinance Administrative Training Seminars Nelson distributed and reviewed a cop the first Administrative Seminar to b 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nelson registration forms will be sent out, to gather data as to what areas of th 11:45 a.m. - recess for lunch. Reconvene from lunch at 1:19 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Local Water Concerns e Nelson stated that Supervisor Menter contacted him to inform him of some concerns he received from residents in the Town of Hudson on the well water problem. Nelson introduced Marlene Hintz representing the Town of Hudson Well Committee. Hintz discussed with the Committee the fact that realtors are not informing potential buyers of the contaminated wells in the area and the possibility of a parcel not having a water test prior to its sale. She suggested that this information could be attached or put on the deed or an ordinance be adopted to alert a potential buyer to the possible problems. Nelson distributed a letter from Ruth Johnson, who is in charge of the County Delegation Program, to Chuck Christensen of the Land Conservation Office. Nelson had highlighted the letter to show how the delegation program works and would pertain to St. Croix County. He then distributed and r@vi@w@d a copy of NR 145 and read from, NR145.05 pertaining to County Well Permit Programs. Discussion on the poor well log records kept in St. Croix County by the well drilling companies. Nelson suggested that the County The Committee agreed that Nelson DNR to speak to the Committee at meeting about this issue. Town of St. Joseph Request look into a delegation program. should contact someone from the the March Planning & Development Nelson distributed a letter he received from the Town of St. Joseph requesting $1,126.00 to purchase bleachers for the ball field and $811.48 for renovating the ball field with new lime rock. Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to give the Town of St. Joseph permission to take $1,936.48 from the park fund money. Motion carried. Subdivision & Zoning Ordinance Amendments Nelson stated that staff met to discuss amending the ordinances and to discuss the direction and approach that should be taken in amending the subdivision and zoning ordinances. Nelson distributed a copy of the County Surveyor's concerns with the existing ordinances. Discussion on current fees for a state review. Nelson noted that the County Surveyor would not do DILHR reviews, these would be done by the Zoning Office when it was required. Discussion on fees if done by the state or if by the County Surveyor. Nelson suggested setting up a public hearing to see if the fee figure is agreed upon. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Luckey to schedule this for a public hearing with the County Surveyor fee being $25.00 per lot and also include a separate resubmittal fee for the County Surveyor at $50.00 per plat. The fees will be reviewed on an annual basis. Motion carried. A public hearing date was set for 10:00 a.m. at the regularly scheduled Planning & Development meeting on February 24th and a backup meeting for March 1st at the Troy rezonement hearing. Fodroczi distributed and reviewed copies of sample zoning ordinances and highlighted the industrial and commercial portions from Eau Claire County, Kenosha County and the Town of Fulton in Rock County to be used as a comparison to our ordinance. Fodroczi reviewed what was discussed at the Town of St. Joseph meeting with their request of the County to amend our industrial ordinance. He will be getting more information to be presented to the Committee at the February meeting. He asked that the Committee look over these ordinances and that they be discussed at the next meeting. Closed Session per WI Statue 1985.(1)(c), Evaluation of a Public Employee (Zoning Administrator) Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to go into closed session. Roll call vote Menter - yes, Oemiohen - yea, Boohe - yes, Luckey - yes and Dorsey - yes. Motion carried. Also present in the 6 closed session were Administrative Coordinator John Krizek and County Board Chairperson Richard Peterson. A motion was made (Boche, Oemichen) and passed unanimously to come out of closed session. During the closed session the performance of the Zoning Administrator was evaluated. PLANNING BUSINESS Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to approve the bills as mailed to the Committee. Motion carried. The Chairperson requested that the minutes show that the revenue report was reviewed and approved. Transportation Planning Fodroczi reported that DOT has a public meeting set up for February 16th at the Troy Town Hall on the Highway 35 corridor. An official announcement will be coming out soon. Economic Development Subcommittee Oemichen distributed copies of the minutes of the Ad Hoc Committee on Economic Development meeting on January 18th. The next meeting is scheduled for February 17th at the 1st National Bank in Hudson at 7:30 a.m. Any Other Business Fodroczi reported that he was chosen to be on a Quality Improvement Team dealing with training and conference policy for the County. Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to adjourn at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted: o.,_ Linda Luckey, Secretary ro 7 Rosemary Olson, Recording Sec.