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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Development Committee 07-27-1993MINUTES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DULY 27, 1993 ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON, WI PRESENT: Chairperson Tom Dorsey; Supervisors Robert Boche, Bill Oemichen and George Menter. Staff present included Dave Larson, Brian Halling, Mary Jenkins, Greg Timmerman, Dave Fodroczi, Tom Nelson, Kay Zilz and Rosemary Olson. Guests in attendance were County Board Chairperson Rich Peterson, Supervisor George Hop, Cyril Cernohous, Evelyn Ferneding, Harold Wolvert, Jan Zoerb, Al Nyhagen, Mel Vandermeer, Louie Filkins, Bob Boddy, Doug Zahler, Stanley Clausen, Wayne Loock, Glen Budrow, Sheryl Budrow, Robert Heise, Dave Braeult, Chuck Nutzman, Charles Borgstrom, John Heintz and Linda Paul. ABSENT: Supervisor Linda Luckey, excused. Chairperson Dorsey called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to adopt the amended agenda as presented to the Committee. Motion carried. Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to approve the previous month minutes. Motion carried. The date for the August meeting was set for the 24th at 9:00 a.m. PARK BUSINESS Bills & Invoices Larson distributed and reviewed a list of bills signed by Chairperson Dorsey July 19th, plus additional bills to be signed totalling $5,820.46. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried. Park Manager's Report Larson distributed and reviewed an income report comparing 1992 to 1993. He explained that day use is down because of the weather and that putting the electrical service in the picnic areas has promoted more use of the shelters. Larson distributed a letter Grant received commending the park staff for the good job they are doing at Glen Hills Park. Larson talked to Ed Bremmer from Troy Park and Bremmer reported there was two and a half feet of water in the bath house and the driveways are muddy. Bremmer also reported that there is about 40 feet of sandy beach but people were coming just to look. Larson reported that Bremmer has gotten about half of the beach cleaned up. Bremmer stated that two staff people quit. He and another staff person will run the park for the rest of the season. If the weather permits he will stay open through Labor Day. Larson talked to the County Treasurer about refunding fees to people who had bought annual stickers for Troy Park. It was decided that those wishing a refund should request it in writing and the Committee will determine whether to accept or reject the refund request. Woodville Trail Larson distributed a copy of the letter sent to all County Law Enforcement Officers regarding the vehicle ban on the Woodville Trail. The letter requested their cooperation in enforcing the Park ordinance. Larson noted that there were a number of complaints from people who have been using vehicles on the trail, most of which have been anonymous. Larson reported that there are 50,000 ATV's registered in the state and 683 of them are in St. Croix County. However, Larson also read comments he has received from citizens. Most are not in favor of vehicles on the trail. Larson stated that the head of the Friends of the Trail Group is not happy that nothing is being done to enforce the ordinance. Supervisor Oemichen will bring this issue up once again at the Public Protection Committee meeting and noted he recently toured the trail with a Sheriffs deputy. Any Other Business Larson has contacted the County Historical Society regarding the Crane Town Store. They were not interested because of the lack of funds for this type of project and because it is very costly to move and relocate the structure. Mr. Rivard stated that he would want to be reimbursed for any preservation or moving costs of approximately $5,000. Motion by Boche, seconded by Oemichen to have Park Director or Assistant get estimated costs from Mnicken Moving Company for moving the Crane Town Store to Glen Hills Park. Motion carried. Chairperson Dorsey requested that other communities be contacted to see if they may have an interest and requested Mr. Rivard to attend the August Committee meeting to further discuss this matter. A time will be set on the agenda. Supervisor Boche reported that he talked to the state about putting a park sign on highway 94 and the state rules will not allow this type of signage on the highway. Boche also requested that the minutes show that he brought up the request for permission to install a holding tank at the Baldwin Park and explained how the sewage would be pumped through their disposal plant. Chairperson Dorsey stated that this request would have to go through the Board of Adjustment for a special exception. Larson asked about the schedule for discussion of the Outdoor Recreation Plan. Discussion was scheduled for later in the afternoon. 10:00 AM As presented by Tom Nelson: Stanley Clausen, rezoning, Town of Troy Nelson read the public notice as published in the media and explained that this was a continuation waiting for a response from the Town of Troy. The Town has recommended approval of this rezonement because it has been changed from an 80 acre parcel to a 20 acre parcel. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to close the hearing. Motion carried. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to recommend to the County Board for approval of the rezonement from Ag to Ag 2. Motion carried. 2 MINOR SUBDIVISIONS As Presented by Mary Jenkins: OWNER: Ron Conrad/Harold Wolvert LOCATION: SW'/4 of the NW'/4, Section 29, T29N-R16W, Town of Baldwin 2 Lots - 18.42 acres, Original - same STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to a soil test. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 2. OWNER: Genevieve Miller LOCATION: NEl/4 of the NEt/4, Section 22, T28N-R15W, Town of Cady 1 Lot - 2.00 acres, Original - 80 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to turn in tie sheets. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Oemichen to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. OWNER: Arch Baker/Melvin Vandermeer LOCATION: NE'/4 of the SEl/4, Section 6, T28N-R16W, Town of Eau Galle 3 Lots STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to a soil test; show 50' setback line from I "94" R/W. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 4. OWNER: Harvey Hielkema LOCATION: SE'/4 of the SW'/4, Section 21, T30N-R16W, Town of Emerald 3 Lots - 8.291 acres, Original - 110 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to the total acreage in description should be 8.292 acres. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. OWNER: Randall Paul LOCATION: NE'/4 of the NE '/4, Section 12, T29N-R17W, Town of Hammond 1 Lot - 4.99 acres, Original - 40 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to a soil test, or variance approval; 4.99 acres should be 5 acres. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 6. OWNER: G. Ray and Patricia Steffen LOCATION: NW'/4 of the NE'/4, Section 34, T29N-R19W, Town of Hudson 2 Lots - 4.98 acres, Original - same STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to should be labeled Lot 4 and Lot 5; show R/W width on Baker Road and Lane. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per 3 staff recommendations. Motion carried. 7. OWNER: Lee Wolfgang/Dean Fisk LOCATION: SW'/4 of the SW'/a, Section 2, T28N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic 1 Lot - 11.759 acres, Original - 40+ acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to a soil test COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Boche to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 8. OWNER: Hans and Jan Zoerb LOCATION: NEI/4 of the SE'/a, Section 20, T28N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic 1 Lot - 10.01 acres, Original - 22 acres COMMENTS: Remaining 11.99 acres to be added onto adjoining parcel STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 9 . OWNER: Wayne Breault LOCATION: NW'/4 of the NE'/a, Section 24, T31N-R19W, Town of Somerset 2 Lots - 10.14 acres, Original - same STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to a soil test; the word referenced is misspelled in bearing reference statement; show setback lines; total acreage of Lot 1 and 2 adds up to 10.13 acres; add general notice statement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 10. OWNER: Michael Germain LOCATION: SE'/4 of the SE'/a, Section 14, T31N-R19W, Town of Somerset 1 Lot - 20 acres, Original - 77 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to show setback line on map; distances on north line don't add up to total. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Menter, seconded by Boche to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 11. OWNER: Steven and Joyce Panasuk LOCATION: SWI/4 of the SEI/4 and SEi/4 of the SE'/4, Section 1, T30N-R19W, Town of Somerset 2 Lots - 20 acres, Original - same STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to a soil test. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 12. OWNER: Otto Silha LOCATION: EI/2 of the SWI/4, Section 21, T31N-Rl9W, Town of Somerset 1 Lot - 10 acres, Original - 296 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to show setback line; the curve labeled "D" should be moved up to the end of curve; add general notice statement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 13. OWNER: Alice Emerson LOCATION: SEi/a of the SE'/a, Section 14, T31N-R18W, Town of Star Prairie 1 Lot - 1.00 acre, Original - 40 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to add general notice statement. COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. 14. OWNER: Russell Flandrick LOCATION: NW'/a of the SWI/a and the SW'/a of the SWI/a, Section 32, T3IN-RI 8W, Town of Star Prairie 1 Lot - 4.59 acres, Original - 300 acres STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to a soil test; there already exists a Lot 1 in NW 1/4, SW 1/4; the bearing at B & C should be S68°51' 42E; in the description the chord bearing written as :N05°00'00"W" should be N05° 37'42" COMMITTEE ACTION: Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve per staff recommendations. Motion carried. MAJORS Country Meadows Requesting approval to start construction on the road going through the subdivision. Nelson stated that staff has no objection to the road construction as long as the Zoning Office receives the performance guarantees. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to waive the provisions in sec. 18.20(A) of the County zoning ordinance and authorize the development of the road in the Country Meadow preliminary plat under subdivision D provided 120 percent of the funding guarantee is placed in the account. Motion carried. ZONING BUSINESS Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report Chairperson Dorsey asked Supervisor Hop what the material charges are for on the Highway Department bill. Supervisor Hop will check with the billing department at the Highway Department and report back to Chairperson Dorsey. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to approve the Zoning bills for June, 1993 totalling $6,959.39. Motion carried. Chairperson Dorsey requested that the minutes show that the revenue report was reviewed and approved. 11:00 a.m. Field Lots and Animal Units Nelson reviewed discussion over the past few months at Committee meetings and noted the importance of this issue and the enforcement of it. The current ordinance does not allow staff to administer this. The Committee requested Lee Milligan conduct a special session for both the Board of Adjustment and Planning & Development Committee's and invite other elected officials, people from the Farm Bureau, Farmers' Union and other farm groups. Discussion occurred on the County using a different system than the state with weight and units (e.g. the state uses weight, the County uses animal numbers). The Committee and citizens present at the meeting discussed the concerns regarding the amount of cows at a feedlot and the disposal of the manure. The Committee's will visit different sites throughout the County, one good site and one bad site. Chairperson Dorsey will talk to Lee Milligan about setting a date for the special session. Notice will be sent to all municipalities stating a date and time for this meeting. The Chairperson from the Town of Rush River, Wayne Loock, discussed a Animal Waste Management Plan put together by Mike Carr from the University of River Falls. Loock asked if the County would share in payment of the bill he received for the development of the Plan totalling $380.00 because the County would be interested in the information in the plan. Heise stated that the Land Conservation Office sent a plan to the UW River Falls for Mr. Carr to review and Heise feels that this plan the Town of Rush River received from Mr. Carr is the same plan as the Land Conservation Office submitted to UW River Falls for review. Chairperson Dorsey requested that Heise get a copy of the plan, review it and report back to the Committee. Town of Star Prairie Chairperson John Heintz stated that there is a conflict regarding a road on a 4 lot subdivision which has a 24 ft. top on it and now the contractor is being told that they need a 27 ft. top on the road. He further noted that the contractor called Roger Humphreys to the site before starting the road and was told by Humphreys it was okay to have a 24 ft. top and to go ahead and put on the gravel. Nelson referred to the ordinance regarding road standards. Oemichen noted the issue was not on the agenda and requested further discussion not occur. The Committee agreed to consult Corporation Counsel on this issue and Nelson will meet with Roger Humphreys and revisit the site. ZONING BUSINESS CONTINUED Violation & Citations Nelson distributed copies of the current violations and citations. Discussion. Oemichen referred a Troy Town Board concern regarding car sales on Highway 35 to Tom Nelson for review. Rezonements August 30th, Town of Warren, Nike Base, rezoning request to Commercial, view 7:30 p.m. - hearing 8:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Hearing - Randy Paul Jenkins explained there was no public notice published because this is a continuation for a variance request from the previous month. Corporation Counsel was present and stated there is not a hardship for granting this variance. Timmerman further noted that this parcel should be on a CSM and is not covered by other Subdivision Ordinance requirements. He suggested that for the future, some language should be developed for the ordinance that identifies parcels that aren't intended to be transferred or developed and place a snapping provision in the ordinance. Timmerman reiterated that for purposes of development, this parcel does not fit within the definition of the subdivision ordinance, but for the purposes of mapping, it does. Discussion on how this would be administered by Zoning staff. Staff stated this would not be a problem. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to make a finding that this lot is not covered by the development regulations of the subdivision ordinance and that the map must contain language that the particular lot has not been approved as a buildable lot. Motion carried. Hudson Ordinance Amendment Nelson distributed a copy of an approved amendment to the Town of Hudson zoning ordinance for a cabinet/fixture assembly shop and retail show room. Discussion on the need for more information for the rezonement requests. Committee members expressed concern about handling ordinance changes piece- meal. Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to recommend approval by the County Board. Motion carried. The Committee agreed that a letter be sent to the Town of Hudson requesting more information on the rezonement or a member of the Town Board attend the Planning & Development Committee meeting with their next request. Apple River Sanitary Survey Nelson distributed a letter he received from the Town of Star Prairie Board stating that they are not in favor of the Sanitary Survey. Nelson noted that he will send a copy of this letter to Supervisor Stephens and Mr. Halkowski. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Menter to refer this issue, as presented by Supervisor Stephens, to the Finance Committee, for consideration of funding from the Contingency Fund. The Committee voted it supports the request, provided it comes out of the Contingency Fund. Motion carried. Discussion on Park Money Release Nelson stated this issue was discussed at the Towns Association meeting and suggested that there be some type of a form that could be used by the Towns when requesting park money to be released. The form would be more informative as to what the request was and the costs. Nelson explained that he would like this issue to be put on the agenda for August when he will have a draft form completed. Zoning Amendments, Industrial & Adult Entertainment Nelson distributed a letter from the Town of St. Joseph Board referring to a previous meeting in January 1993, and requesting amendment of the ordinance to add a light industrial zoning district. The letter states that several businesses are waiting for this amendment and requested a hearing on this matter as soon as possible. Fodroczi acknowledged that Dave Larson from the Parks Department was present to discuss the Outdoor Recreation Plan and the budgets. Fodroczi suggested that possibly a meeting be scheduled to discuss those items because the remaining agenda items may take some time. The Committee agreed that they would meet August 19 at 7:00 p.m., in conference room 1216 at the Government Center. Fodroczi distributed and reviewed a report he compiled from the Kenosha County Adult Entertainment Ordinance and a study completed by New Hanover County, North Carolina on adult entertainment. Fodroczi reviewed the changes in the report and explained the proposed changes in the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. Fodroczi noted that St. Croix County should be cautious administering an ordinance like this because of the few commercial zones in the County and the impact of Highway 94. Committee members agreed this proposed ordinance cannot ban adult entertainment due to First Amendment concerns stated by the federal courts. However, the Committee members also agreed this is a suitable area for zoning regulations to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Motion by Oemichen, seconded by Boche to adopt the report and the language beginning on page 10 through page 15, entitled Proposed Text Amendments, with the following additions and changes: (1) paragraph two OA under Definitions, adding the items D through G from the New Hanover Ordinance; (2) page 10, next paragraph, 2A -getting rid of subitems 1, 2 & 3, by removing the numerical designations; (3) on page 14, change the 1,500 to 1,000; and (4) amend the next sentence to state "no adult use shall be permitted within 650 feet of any land zoned residential or ag-residential, within 2,000 feet from a school, church, park, or daycare center, and within 2,000 feet of land zoned agricultural or agricultural II. The motion also requested the St. Croix County Public Protection Committee explore the possibilities requiring licensing for adult entertainment establishments. Motion carried. The Committee agreed that this is ready to go to a public hearing. A copy of the study and ordinance will be sent to all municipalities for their review with a notice of a public hearing on Tuesday, August 31st, Baldwin Community Center at 7:00 p.m. PLANNING BUSINESS Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to approve the Planning bills for June totalling $897.95. Motion carried. Chairperson Dorsey requested that the minutes show that the revenue report was reviewed and approved. Training Request Fodroczi distributed a copy of a training session for Developing Statewide Standards for GPS Services and asked for authorization for him and the County Surveyor to attend the session from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., August 12th in Wausau, WI. The cost would be $40.00 each for registration plus mileage, to be taken from the Land Records budget. Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to authorize the Planning Director Dave Fodroczi and the County Surveyor to attend the Developing Statewide Standards for GPS Services in Wausau, WI on August 12th, to be taken from the Land Records budget. Motion carried. 1994 BUDGETS Fodroczi distributed and reviewed copies of the 1994 budget instructions. Discussion on the new line item for liability insurance and how it effects the final total of each departments budget. Fodroczi noted that the budgets have to be in to the Administration Department by Friday, August 20th. PLANNING BUSINESS CONTINUED Economic Development Corporation Report Oemichen reported that the next meeting will be July 28th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodville Community Center. Items to be discussed will be what happened at the County Board meeting, what went on at the Towns Association meeting and the budget process. Fodroczi reported that Ken Heiser gave a presentation to the Towns Association, with a balanced reaction. Real Property Lister's Report Zilz reported that 22 Boards of Review have been completed and are waiting for seven Board of Review changes to come in. There are four tax rolls that are not in, one of which is the Town of Hudson. The Town of Hudson is doing a complete re-evaluation. Zilz stated that she has talked to Computer Services about attempting to do the value changes in the Town of Hudson by disk. She further noted that there 8 is so much duplication which leaves room for error. Zilz reported that her office is now responsible for ordering all the tax forms and envelopes. She further noted that she had submitted three bid requests for the forms, but was notified by the state that they had not decided on what forms were going to be used. She then withdrew the bid requests. They will be resubmitted as soon as the state notifies her as to the size and amount of forms and envelopes to order. Zilz discussed the new reminder notice the Treasurer's Office sent out for the second half of the 1992 real estate taxes. She noted that of all the cards that came back with corrections, only fifty cannot be identified with a different address. ZONING BUSINESS 4:00 p.m. - Skoglund (Somerset) Supervisor Menter left the meeting at 4:00 p.m. for another appointment. Nelson noted that this is a continuation of a hearing that was not approved because the Town of Somerset had not taken action to rezone from Ag to Ag Residential, The Town has approved the rezonement. Motion by Boche, seconded by Oemichen to recommend to the County Board this rezonement be approved. Motion carried. The Committee discussed when they will do the Department Head evaluations for the Planning and Parks Departments. Chairperson Dorsey will contact the Personnel Department as to the criteria to be used for a six month review for the Zoning Administrator. Motion by Boche, seconded by Oemichen to adjourn the meeting at 4:15 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted: William Oemichen, Acting Secretary ro GI Ro; emary Olson;{ � Recording Secretary