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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Development Committee 04-27-1993MINUTES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 27, 1993 ST. CROIX COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COUNTY BOARD ROOM, HUDSON, WI PRESENT: Chairperson Tom Dorsey; Supervisors George Menter, Linda Luckey, Bob Boche and Bill Oemichen. Staff present included Joe Grant, Dave Fodroczi, Tom Nelson, Brian Halling, Mary Jenkins, Ellen Denzer, Kay Zilz and Rosemary Olson. Guests in attendance were JoAnn Persico, Norm Rehder, Marty Engel, Mike Wallace, Bernard Dwyer, Michael Mohror, Cyril Cernohous, Larry Murphy, Larry Anderson, Muriel Olsen, Fred Reiter, Steve Cudd, Jim Weber, George Lindeberg, Andre Rivard of the Tribune Press Reporter, Harvey Johnson, Francis Ogden, Al Nyhagen, Lori Passe, Stacey Lind and Dennis Anderson. Also present was Supervisor Art Jacobson. Chairperson Dorsey called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to adopt the agenda as presented to the Committee. Motion carried. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to approve the March 23rd minutes with the following addition to page six, paragraph five: "Oemichen asked Mr. Dombrook to provide a letter of alleged violations". Motion carried. Motion by Menter, seconded by Oemichen to approve the April 20th minutes. Motion carried. The date for the May meeting was set for the 25th, to be held either at the Council on Aging or Highway Department in Hammond due to the move to the new Government Center. The June meeting will be the 29th at Glen Hills Park. Oemichen requested an excused absence from the May meeting. PARR BUSINESS Chairperson Dorsey noted that he and Park Director Grant had inspected the dams in the watershed yesterday. He said that everything looks good and will need very little maintenance this year. Grant further noted that safety concerns many years ago caused the dams to be worked on regularly, which makes the upkeep easier. Bills & Invoices Grant distributed and reviewed a list of bills previously signed by Chair Dorsey, plus additional bills to be signed today totaling $13,817.89. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to approve the bills as presented to the Committee. Motion carried. Park Manager's Report Grant reported that the guardrail is finished and looks very nice. He further noted there were six men working on the guardrail. It took them eleven hours to finish the project. Grant noted that Supervisor Talley Roquette was along on the dam inspection. Grant reported that he attended a recreational trails conference in Pewaukee, WI. The sessions consisted of trail maintenance, design and resources for development. He noted a discussion on the economic impact the trails have on communities and referred to a study done in three areas around the country and comparisons done in the state of Wisconsin. Grant explained he had gotten estimates on culverts for the Woodville Trail to repair the low spots in the trail. He stated that by doing small improvements over a period of time, 11 eventually the trail will be complete and use little County money. Grant reported that the Boot Camp crew has been cutting brush for the past two weeks, 4 days a week. He noted that there is a lot of traffic on the trail and suggested posting the trail and enforcing the ordinance as to what type of vehicles are allowed on the trail. Grant further indicated that the money for the signs could come from the snowmobile fund. Chairperson Dorsey requested that Grant look into posting the entrance to the trail, but first put a news release in local papers saying that motorized vehicles, other than snowmobiles, are not allowed on the Woodville Trail. Grant reported that two residents from Huntington, Allen Powers and Don Potter, came to see him requesting permission to cut wood on the County's Apple River property. Discussion. The Committee agreed that this could not be allowed because of liability to the County or until a clearly defined policy is in place. Grant reported that he and Chairperson Dorsey attended the Fair Board meeting regarding the proposed bridge at the fairgrounds. At that meeting there was discussion on the County cost sharing in the project for $1,000 if the project were postponed for one year. The Fair Board decided they did not want to wait for a year and will go ahead with the project as planned. Grant noted that only one seasonal person will be hired for 1993. Grant reported that he received a call from Ron Baillargeon, Somerset, WI asking if the County would be interested in purchasing land north of the Somerset Village limits to be used for a County park. Discussion. Grant stated that citizens see the need for more parks in the County. The Committee agreed that there is not enough money to purchase additional land for another park in the County. Grant inquired on the hold up for the Outdoor Recreation Plan. He stated that staff has been putting together information since December of 1990, yet nothing has been finished to this point. Discussion. 10:00 A.M. HEARINGS As presented by Tom Nelson: 10:00 a.m., Steve Cudd/Salishan Partnership Chairperson Dorsey called the hearing to order. Nelson read the notice as published in the local papers requesting a special exception for land division in the riverway district. Jim Weber, Weber Land Surveying, 471 N. Main St., River Falls, WI reviewed the plat. Steve Cudd, 1120 Pineridge Dr., River Falls, WI commented on where the lift to the river and boat slips would be located. Nelson stated that this does meet the setback requirements and recommended approval. Fred Reiter, 553 Cty. Rd M, River Falls, WI is an adjoining neighbor and asked where the boat slips would be located. Discussion on having individual docks or all together off of one dock. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Luckey for approval for the special exception with the restriction that the boat slips be located as far south as reasonably possible from the Rose home and that all slips be off one main dock. Motion carried. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to adjourn the hearing. Motion carried. 4 10:30 a.m. Hearing, Muriel Olson As presented by Mary Jenkins: Jenkins read the notice as it was published in the newspapers requesting a special exception permit in the riverway district to create a minor subdivision. Jim Weber, Weber Land Surveying, 471 N. Main St., River Falls, WI explained the division of an existing CSM into three lots and that all lots meet the net project buildable area. Dennis Anderson, 160 Maple Hill Rd., owns the property across the road from lot 2. Anderson is concerned that if the plat is approved, the entry to the lot would come off from Anderson Scout Camp Road. He stated there are dangerous conditions such as heavy traffic on weekends which could cause a hazard. He suggested that the driveways come out on Twin Springs Road. Discussion on joint access off of Anderson Scout Camp Road for lots 3 and 4. Stacey Lind, 1541 Scout Camp Road, whose property is across from lot 4, expressed the same concerns as Mr. Anderson. Lori Passe, 1535 Anderson Scout Camp Road, concurs with Mr. Lind and Mr. Anderson on their concerns. Jenkins stated that the Town has approved the map but does not have a recommendation on the driveway issue. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to close the hearing. Motion carried. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to postpone this decision until a recommendation is received from the Town on the special exception. Motion carried. Staff will send a letter to the Town Board explaining what the issues are on the driveway placement. Any other interested parties should also contact the Town Board. MINOR SUBDIVISIONS As presented by Mary Jenkins: Steve Halleen NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 18, T31N-R16W, Town of Cylon 1 Lot - 10 acres, Original - 94+ acres STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to file a tie sheet for W 1/4 corner if you haven't already done so; show well and septic; add general notice statement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. Daryl & Jo Ann Berends SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 2, T29N-R17W, Town of Hammond 2 Lots - 33.416 Acres, Original - same STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to the "688.79" dimension on the east side of lot 1 is mathematically incorrect; on the north line of lot 1, at the jog in the NE corner, 231.00' and 33.00' do not total 264.01; add highway setback lines (100' from R/W); show building setback line 75' from normal high water mark (per 18.16(I)); Bushnell Lake should be labeled and underlined; show status of adjoining lands to west, south, east (i.e., unplatted lands); 100th Street as labeled on map should be 192nd Street; show R/W width of 110th Avenue; identify who drafted the map; add general notice statement (per Zoning Office). COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to conditional approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 9 Eugene & Mariell Emerson NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 34, & the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 33, & the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Section 33, T28N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic 3 Lots - 21.84 acres, Original - same STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to date on sheet 1 should be 3-15; in general notice statement, the word developing is misspelled; would be less confusing if lots were numbered 3 & 4. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. Carl Westerdahl NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 17, T28N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic 2 Lots - 6.29 acres, Original - same STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to must be referenced to a boundary line of a 1/4 section in which the subdivision is located & monuments at ends shown (236. 20 (3) (b) ; 205.04 + 270.68 doesn't total 475. 73' on the easterly R/W line; show highway setback line; need to show both tangent bearings on map (236.20(2)(k); a metes and bounds description is required per 236.34(i)(d); add general notice statement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. Muriel Olsen Gov't Lot 3, Section 14, T30N-R20W, Town of Somerset STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to approval of special exception use; show previously recorded distance on north line lot 2; both road names should be underscored; in the tangent bearing at 4, the ; should be COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Luckey to postpone until a decision is made on the special exception. Motion carried. Eugene Mullikin NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 32, T31N-R17W, Town of Stanton 2 Lots - 11.3 acres, original - 90 + acres STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional:- approval subject to soil test; label what was found at NW corner section 32; the acreage of lot 2 rounds up to 5.13 acres and the total to 10.25 acres; identity who drafted the map. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Boche, seconded by Oemichen to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. Joe Ulrich NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Section 32, T31N-R17W, Town of Stanton 2 Lots - 13.86 acres, original - same STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to soil test; must be described by metes & bounds description (236.34 (1) (d) (2) ; easement should be labeled; S.T.H. "641' should be underscored; Zoning is misspelled in general notice statement; scaling error noticed during review assumed to have taken place during photocopying process. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. Art Feyereisen SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 8, T28N-R19W, Town of Troy 1 Lot - 3.01 Acres, Original - 62.2 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to Surveyor's review to be completed COMMITTEE ACTION: After the Surveyor finished his review there was a motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to conditionally approve with the following conditions: indicate purpose of Outlot 1; underscore unplatted lands; and, add general notice statement. Motion carried. Paul Johnson SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 30, T28N-R19W, Town of Troy 1 Lot - 2.01 acres, Original - 37.4+ acres STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to driveway to be 75' from NW corner of lot (per Highway Dept.); the arc length in curve 1-2, inch mark instead of foot mark; clarify whether the 2631.53' dimension of the south line of the SE 1/4 is the total or to the west line of lot 2; add general notice statement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. John Boughton NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 7, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren 1 Lot - 5.88 acres, Original - 24.36 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to add dimension of the south line of access easement, north end of lot; in bearing reference statement, add E-W 1/4 line; staff computed acreage (net) is .02 acres less than shown but is within tolerance; total acreage on sheet 2 should be 6.01 acres; to avoid possible future confusion, it would be nice to see foot marks on map; names of existing CSMs, private road, access easement, town road, unplatted lands should all be underscored with a dashed line; identify who drafted the instrument; add general notice statement (per Zoning Office); "Hennessey Road" should be "Hennessey Drive"; should be numbered Lot 2 since there already exists a lot 1 in the same 1/4 1/4 section (per 18.11(B)(2)(o). COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Oemichen to conditionally approve per staff recommendations with an additional condition that appropriate language be prepared per 18.11(B)(2)(Q)(i.e., "Any outlot owned by a homeowners association or commonly owned, and any private road serving two lots, shall have deed restrictions or covenants enforceable by the County against all lots within the subdivision for taxes and maintenance of the road.) Motion carried. John Boughton NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 7, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren 1 Lot - 5.18 Acres, Original - 170+ acres STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to in bearing reference statement (under scale block) add E-W 1/4 line; add highway setback line along west side of lot (100' from R/W); "Hennessey Road" should be "Hennessey Drive"; the lot excluding R/W doesn't close; I think the distance on the south line (461.33) Is incorrect; Hennessey Dr., private road, access easement, CSM's should all be underscored with a dashed line; identify who drafted the instrument; add foot marks, in the description Hennessey is misspelled and Road should be Drive; add general notice statement (per Zoning Office). COMMITTEE ACTION: Same motion as previous CSM for John Boughton. 5 Earl Mueller NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 24, T29N-R18W, Town of Warren 1 Lot - 2.24 acres, original - 80+ acres STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to adding Surveyor's seal, signature & date; forgot thence before the first bearing in the easement description; revise easement description to include grantor's signature and Notary Public; add general notice statement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Luckey to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS As presented by Tom Nelson: Highland Hills, Al Nyhagen Surveyor, Town of St. Joseph. The County Surveyor has reviewed the plat. Some lots are only suitable for a mound system. Discussion on lot numbering. Since the plat was originally submitted to the State and switched to the County part way through the review process, it was excused from having the proper lot numbering sequence. Motion by Luckey, seconded by Boche for final approval. Motion carried. Deerfield, Al Nyhagen Surveyor, Town of St. Joseph. The County Surveyor completed the review of this plat. Some sites will need mound systems. It was agreed that the numbering on these lots will not change because the project began with the state process and then came to the County. Motion by Luckey, seconded by Oemichen to conditionally approve. The deeds for Lots 2 and 3 of the CSM in Volume 7, Page 1989 must be redone to show ownership to the middle of Walsh Road and Outlot I for Lot 3, and ownership to the middle of Walsh Road for Lot 2. Motion carried. Arbor Hills, Al Nyhagen, Surveyor, Town of St. Joseph The County Assistant Surveyor reviewed this plat and all conditions have been met. A letter was sent to Nyhagen noting that all conditions have been met. Motion by Luckey, seconded by Boche for final approval. Motion carried. Glover Station, Frank Ogden, Surveyor, Town of Troy. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter for final approval with the following conditions established at an earlier hearing: 1. Setbacks be shown; 2. Driveways across 20% slopes be constructed; and, 3. Dam be constructed. Motion carried. Bass Lake South, Al Nyhagen, Surveyor, Town of St. Joseph A motion was made (Luckey, Oemichen) to give preliminary approval on the condition that the lots be renumbered per County ordinance, that a culvert be placed under the road and the road be built up to address flooding issues, and that the Town be sent a letter stating the need for the private road and cul- de-sac to become public. Permission was given to construct the road before final plat approval provided that the appropriate performance guarantees are submitted. Motion carried. 0 Salishan, Town of Troy. A copy of the covenants is to be sent to the Zoning Office. Committee discussed concerns on access to lot 10. Land Conservation wants storm water control measures that will withstand a 100 year storm. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to give conditional preliminary plat approval with the conditions being: Lot 10 must have a 66 ft. driveway easement; Land Conservation concerns must be addressed; and, road construction can begin before final plat approval if all fees and performance guarantees are submitted first. Motion carried. ZONING BUSINESS Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to approve the Zoning bills. Motion carried. Chairperson Dorsey requested that the minutes show that the revenue report was reviewed and approved. Rezonements Nelson stated that he had one rezonement request. After talking to Chad Clark last Thursday, it appeared he needed a mortgage survey. Nelson recommended he talk to his bank and that he would not be setting up a rezonement. Nelson noted that Mr. Clark did pay the fee and it will be returned to him. Violations & Citations Nelson noted that he does not have any paper work for the Committee but there are a number of violations in progress at this time. Nelson explained that he is working with Public Health on a situation where people are living in a trailer house without any proper sanitation system and well. Nelson stated that the Health ordinance needs to be updated to better address some of the public health issues. Chairperson Dorsey noted that he will be absent from the afternoon session and referred to the 1:30 p.m. Soils Evaluations item on the agenda. He noted that Supervisor Art Jacobson will be involved in the discussion. Dorsey stated that he is not in favor of any changes in the ordinance. Committee adjourned for lunch. Vice Chairman Oemichen took over as chair when the committee returned from lunch. Planning & Zoning Training Session Nelson distributed a copy of a draft for the next training session agenda and reservation form. The training session will be held May 20th, at the Cashman Conference Center at WITC, New Richmond. He recommended that this be scheduled as a Committee meeting because of some of the agenda items. Personnel Matters Nelson informed the Committee that Administrative Secretary Connie Juen will be going to the County District Attorney's Office June 14th, the Monday after the move to the new government center. Her job will be posted for two weeks; if no one posts in they will have to advertise. Nelson has talked to Personnel Director Deb Kathan about training a person in for two weeks if some 7 one posts in. He also noted that Connie's replacement will be required to obtain the Plumber Inspector License 2 during the six month probation period. Nelson requested 46 hours of 1992 vacation be carried over into 1993. Motion by Menter, seconded by Boche to approve the carry-over of 46 hours of 1992 vacation to 1993. Motion carried. Sanitary Survey Apple River Nelson distributed a copy of a letter he received from Supervisor Bob Stephens regarding comments Stephens received from Ed Halkowski and requesting a sanitary survey on the Apple River, from the dam to up past the camp ground. Nelson suggested that we possibly do a sanitary survey where we would let out bids. This has been done on Lake Mallalieu and Bass Lake. The Committee agreed to give Nelson authority to write a letter to Stephens giving him some history on these issues and to explain the cost of a survey. Hudson Commercial & Industrial Amendment Nelson distributed a copy of a letter he received from the Town of Hudson requesting an amendment to their Commercial Ordinance to add RV hookups. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to recommend to the County Board for approval. Motion carried. 1:30 p.m. Soils Evaluations Supervisor Jacobson asked the Committee if it was necessary to do a CSM and perc test on a 20 acre parcel he purchases, not to be used as a building site, but for planting corn and oats? Nelson explained how the policy came about. Vice Chair Oemichen asked for a spelled out proposal of the language Jacobson would like in the ordinance regarding this type of land purchase. DILHR Changes to ILHR Nelson referred to a handout from a year ago and explained that DILHR took it upon themselves to make some changes in mound systems, which legally they could not do. He further explained that the DNR sued DILHR who will now amend ILHR 83. Nelson reviewed the new rules. Luckey distributed a news article regarding the danger to ground water because of the proposed new rules. The Committee agreed to send a resolution to local legislators listing concerns on the issues. Motion by Boche, seconded by Luckey to draw up a resolution to be sent to the proper authorities on the proposed changes. Motion carried. Definition of Animal Units Nelson referred to a discussion with the Committee in January regarding animal units, which was never resolved. He noted the way it is written now, a person would have to go to BOA for approval. Some have suggested that this could be a land use permit or a special exception use permit to have standards in tune with NR 243. Nelson further recommended a public meeting be scheduled, with a questionnaire sent out prior to the public meeting to interested parties to see what issues people are concerned about. This would help define the issues. The Committee will further discuss this item at the Wednesday night meeting. 0 St. Croix River Access Denzer distributed copies of a memo to the County Board explaining the DNR's reason for wanting a river access. She also distributed a copy of the resolution the Committee received last month with some word changes to be amended by the Committee and to be put on the County Board agenda for May. Marty Engel explained the DNR's intent with this project. The DNR needs to know if the County is interested in this project. Motion by Boche, seconded by Luckey to adopt the resolution and bring it to County Board for approval. Motion carried with Menter voting "No". Supervisor Oemichen left at 2:25 p.m. and Secretary Luckey took over as chair. Industrial Zoning District This item was rescheduled for May 17th at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse. PLANNING BUSINESS Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to approve the bills as presented to the Committee. Motion carried. Acting Chair Luckey requested that the minutes show that the Committee reviewed and approved the revenue report. Apple River/Huntington Property Denzer reviewed with the Committee the meeting with adjoining property owners on the Apple River/ Huntington property. She has received two written responses and a phone call, two of which did attend the meeting and one who did not. The general feeling among the neighbors is that an assessor's plat is necessary but they are not willing to pay for it. Denzer further noted that 12 to 13 property owners out of 25 are adjacent to the County property. Staff will look into options of either doing a quit claim deed to adjust the adjoining properties or doing an assessor's plat, compare the costs and report back to the Committee. County -City of Hudson Memorandum of Understanding on Assessment/Tax Files Fodroczi distributed and reviewed a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the City of Hudson to carry out an electronic transfer of tax files. Fodroczi stated that after approval from this Committee, this would have to also be approved by the Finance Committee and then the full County Board. Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the City of Hudson. Motion carried. Legislative Issues Fodroczi distributed and reviewed a copy of the spring legislative report Kay Zilz brought back with her from the Real Property Lister's annual area meeting. He requested that the Committee review and take action on AB 214, SB 85 and AB 74 , to then be sent on to the Administration Committee and the County Board. Motion by Boche, seconded by Luckey to amend AB 214 and SB 85 to make it permissive instead of mandatory. Motion carried. Motion by Boche, seconded by Luckey to oppose AB 74 as we prefer the current 10 days notice requirement. Motion carried. Z Fodroczi handed -out and reviewed the Wisconsin Land Information Association legislative position summary. A motion was made (Boche, Menter) and passed to support their proposals. Economic Development Subcommittee There is a meeting scheduled for May 12th, 7:00 p.m. at the Cashman Conference Center in New Richmond. Once the group has an idea what their duties will consist of, they will come to the County Board with some type of proposal. Other Fodroczi reported that he will not be attending the APA annual conference because it would conflict with the move to the new government center. He noted that the state chapter will meet in July and he will report to the Committee when he has more details on that meeting. Motion by Menter, seconded by Boche to adjourn the meeting at 4:16 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: C�_ Linda Luckey, Secretary O� Rosemary,lson, Recording Secretary 10