HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Development Committee 09-30-1993MINUTES
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
PRESENT: Chairperson Tom Dorsey; Supervisors Robert Boche, Linda
Luckey, and George Menter. Bill Oemichen arrived at 12:10
p.m. Staff present included Dave Fodroczi, Planning
Director, Ellen Denzer, Planner, Tom Nelson, Zoning
Administrator, Michelle Judge, Recording Secretary, Joe
Grant, Parks Department, Brian Halling, Surveyor
Technician, and Greg Timmerman, Corporation Counsel.
County Surveyor Jim Rusch was also present. Other guests
included Jim Weber, Laurence Murphy, Allen Nyhagen, Sally
Giese, James McNamara, Jerry Chasteen, and Don Kush.
Chairperson Dorsey called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. Motion
by Menter, seconded by Boche to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
Motions by Boche, seconded by Menter to adopt minutes of June 7,
July 19, August 19 and September 7. Motions carried. Joe Grant
recommended that wording on page 2 of the August 24 minutes, "He
further noted...", was incorrect and should be deleted. Motion by
Boche, seconded by Menter to adopt the August 24 minutes with the
suggested deletion. Motion carried. Action on August 31 minutes
was deferred.
The next committee meeting date is scheduled for October 22, 1993.
PARK BUSINESS
Bills and Invoices
Motion by Boche, seconded by Luckey to approve the park bills.
Motion carried.
Crane Town Store
Rivard purchased the property for $1 but a condition of the sale
was that the property would be available to the public. Rivard is
talking about moving it and changing its appearance. Luckey
questions legal problems in restricting the public. Grant states
that the County should have a say in how the building is used. If
the County were to buy it back, the costs could run $15,000+ for
repairs and improvements. The committee decided to look at this
issue again next month.
Park Manager's Report
FEMA grant will pay for flood repairs at Troy Park. Bremmer will
haul in sand and hopes to be finished by December. St. Croix Tree
Service has already cleaned up debris.
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The ISTEA program application was not approved for the Woodville
Trail. Fedderly sent a copy of the denial letter to Grant. Grant
states he would like to investigate options with an engineering
firm in Ellsworth.
Grant stated that watershed maintenance work has been done. Staff
needs to tear out a beaver dam on structure #8.
MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
As presented by Brian Halling:
1. George and Mary Bloom
NW%, NW1/, and NE%, NW%, Sec. 26,T29N-R18W, Town of Warren
1 lot - 2.235 Acres, Original - 68 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Motion by Menter, seconded by Boche to approve. Motion
carried.
2. David and Carol Coyer
NEl/, SWl/, Sec. 28,T29N-R18W, Town of Warren
1 lot - 2.00 Acres, Original - 107 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Motion by Boche, seconded by Luckey to approve. Motion
carried.
3. Rich Buck
SE%, SE%, Sec. 30,T29N-R18W, Town of Warren
1 lot - 2.296 Acres, Original - 2.296 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to adding
general notice statement.
Motion by Menter, seconded by Boche to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
4. Gloria Asmussen and Leeland Wolfgang
SW%, NE%, Sec. 3,T28N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic
1 lot - 5.286 Acres, Original - 161 Acres ±
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to soil
test.
Motion by Boche, seconded by Luckey to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
5. Robert Larson
NE%, NW%, Sec. 21,T31N-R18W, Town of Star Prairie
1 lot - 2.01 Acres, Original - 60 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to soil
test.
Motion by Menter, seconded by Boche to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
6. Kenneth and Betty Schoettle
SW1/, SW%, Sec. 16,T28N-R19W, Town of Troy
2 lots - 12.011 Acres, Original - 12.011 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to soil
test.
Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve
subject to receipt of the soil test and the removal of the
mobile home from the lot. Motion carried.
7. Arnold and Rose Yunker
SE%, SE%, Sec. 28,T28N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic
1 lot - 2.339 Acres, Original - 93.5 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
Motion by Boche, seconded by Luckey to approve. Motion
carried.
8. Raymond and Maxine Quinn
SW%, SE%, and SWl/, SE%, Sec. 32 and 33 , T3 ON-R19W, Town of St.
Joseph
2 lots - 20 Acres, Original - 20 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Conditional approval subject to soil
test; Main chord should be drawn with a dashed line.
Motion by Luckey, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
9. William and Kathy Ochs
SEl/, NWl/, Sec. 32 , T30N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph
1 lot - 3.69 Acres, Original - 80 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to owner's
certificate and mortgage certificate for road dedication; Must
receive estimates and letter of credit for road construction.
Motion by Luckey, seconded by Boche to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
10. W.S. Clapp Estate/Tom Lane
NEl/, SEl/, Sec. 31,T29N-R18W, Town of Warren
1 lot - 6.00 Acres, Original - 80 Acres ±
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to
labelling square NW of house. Label the outhouse.
Motion by Menter, seconded by Boche to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
11. Donald and Margaret Pausch
NE1/, SE%, Sec. 19,T28N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic
1 lot - 11.03 Acres, Original - 140 Acres ±
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to soil
test; Show setback lines; Show northerly R/W and width of
S.T.H. 1165"; Show tangent bearings.
Motion by Menter, seconded by Luckey to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
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12. Lavonne Bovenkerk
NW%, SE%, Sec. 4,T28N-R18W, Town of Kinnickinnic
1 lot - 3.49 Acres, Original - 91 Acres +
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to soil
test; Total acreage rounds to 3.50 Acres; Show setback line.
Motion by Luckey, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
13. Herman Heinbuch
SW%, NE1/, Sec. 7,T28N-R17W, Town of Pleasant Valley
1 lot - 1.34 Acres, Original - 159 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to showing
the setback line; Label easement along north line.
Motion by Menter, seconded by Luckey to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
14. Eugene Zimmerman
NE%, NWl/, and NW%, NEl/, Sec. 26, T29N-R16W, Town of Baldwin
1 lot - 16.52 Acres, Original - 80 Acres +
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to
rezoning; Soil test; Map changes (sheet 1 and 2 drafted by
different people) ; In the description, along the south line of
the NE -NW, the distance (276.571) was left out; the word
"recorded" is misspelled in line 24; Acreage should be 16.52
in the description.
Postponed to the October meeting. The parcel needs to be
rezoned.
15. Scott Counter
NE1/, NE1/, Sec. 33,T31N-R18W, Town of Star Prairie
2 lots - 13.54 Acres, Original - 80 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to soil
test; Setback lines; Temporary cul-de-sac; Submit performance
guarantee and erosion control plan. The road must be
dedicated to the public.
Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
16. Robert A. and Robert M. Racich
Gov't Lot 1, Sec. 25,T28N-R20W, Town of Troy
1 lot - .518 Acres, Original - 137 Acres +
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to adding
the R( ) in the legend; The word government is misspelled in
line 6 of the description.
No action taken.
Greg Timmerman, Corporation Counsel, was present to discuss
the issues. The subdividers wish to purchase this land in
order to build a road to access nine homes in the Riverway
District. Construction of the road would involve filling and
grading on slopes in excess of 12o and this is not allowed.
The Planning and Development Committee would need to determine
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whether or not a variance could be granted. A hearing would
also have to be held for land division in the Riverway
District. The Committee suggested that the subdividers
resolve the slope issues with the Planning and Development
Committee.
17. John English
NE1/, NE%, Sec. 8,T31N-R19W, Town of Somerset
2 lots - 20.14 Acres, Original - 20.14 Acres
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to soil
test; Fees to be paid; On map, "ETC" on general notice
statement is misspelled; change bearing on south line lot 1 to
N89o2513911E to make it close; lot 1 total acreage should be
3.344.
Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
18. Halleen Farms
NE%, NE%, and SEl/, NEl/, Sec. 2 8 , T31N-R17W, Town of Stanton
1 lot - 10.00 Acres, Original - 80 Acres; Farm consolidation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conditional approval subject to soil
test; General notice statement; Additional fee ($100 escrow)
to be paid.
Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to conditionally approve.
Motion carried.
MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
As presented by Tom Nelson:
Country Meadows First Addition - Surveyor Carl Hatfield requested
final approval. A motion was made (Boche, Menter) and passed to
approve with the following condition: 10% of the erosion control
escrow monies are to be retained for one year.
Sunridge - Nelson recommends one year extension for design
continuation. Drainage ditch would remain stable for one year.
Oemichen made motion to approve, seconded by Menter. Motion
carried.
ZONING BUSINESS
Ordinance Amendment, Town of Hudson
Nelson presented an ordinance amendment from the Town of Hudson
regarding mini -storage, which is a non -conforming use. Motion by
Luckey, seconded by Boche to recommend to the County Board that
this amendment be approved. Motion carried.
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Ordinance Amendment, More Than Two Residences in Ag District
Nelson presented the proposed language for an ordinance amendment
for more than two dwellings on a property as a special exception.
On memo, change #2 to say "size of parcel should be considered when
reviewing application." Remove "Child or spouse" in #1. Change #1
to say, " earns at least 500-. of his/her gross annual income." In
standard #3 change the word "residence" to "residences." Motion
by Menter to hold public hearing on October 22 at 11:00 a.m.,
seconded by Oemichen. Motion carried.
Adult Entertainment Ordinance
Committee and staff discussed comments from public hearing,
including written comments from Corporation Counsel Timmerman.
Timmerman was concerned about inconsistency in setbacks, i.e. 650
feet in Ag-residential; 2,000 feet in Ag and Ag-2. Courts have
upheld 1,000 foot setbacks for residential districts. Oemichen
commented that cases have principally dealt with urban areas and we
have adjusted for rural densities.
Fodroczi stated concern that setbacks from establishments serving
alcoholic beverages do not have a clear court precedent.
Oemichen made a motion, seconded by Luckey to change 650 the
residential setback from 650 feet to 1,000 feet; change the 2,000
feet setback to 1,500 feet in Ag and Ag-2; add playground and
library to the 2,000 foot setback provision; and add a setback of
500 feet from establishments serving alcoholic beverages. Safety
issues should be considered. Motion carried. Committee will
present the study and proposed ordinance to the County Board for
adoption at the October 19th meeting.
Committee broke for lunch at 1:15 p.m. and reconvened at 2:00 p.m.
George Menter returned at 2:25 p.m.
Request for Park Money Release, Towns of Hudson and Pleasant Valley
Sally Geise presented a request from the Town of Hudson for $26, 350
for park costs. Boche made a motion to release funds as actual
bills are submitted, seconded by Menter. Motion carried.
Nelson presented a request for park funds from the Town of Pleasant
Valley in the amount of $1,521 for the purchase of swings for the
park at the Town Hall. Motion by Oemichen to approve the release,
seconded by Boche. Motion carried.
Any Other Business
Motion by Boche, seconded by Menter to approve Nelson conference
attendance (October 27-29). Motion carried.
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Bills and Invoices
Motion by Menter, seconded by Boche to approve Zoning bills.
Motion carried.
Rezonements
Lemire - rezone from Ag-residential to Commercial. Set public
hearing in Town of Star Prairie for November 1, 1993. 7:30 p.m.
viewing, 8:00 p.m. hearing.
Holman - rezone from Ag to Commercial. Set public hearing in Town
of Rush River for November 17, 1993. 7:30 p.m. viewing, 8:00 p.m.
hearing.
Town of Warren Zoning Ordinance
The Town of Warren sent copies of their recently adopted zoning
ordinance and land use plan. Discussion. A motion was made
(Oemichen, Menter) and passed to have Tom Nelson send a letter to
the Town of Warren asking if they wish to withdraw from County
zoning.
Town of Troy Riverway
Oemichen discussed the controversy in the St. Croix Cove area
regarding alleged violations of the Riverway Ordinance and asked to
have a closed session meeting regarding St. Croix Riverway District
issues in the Town of Troy scheduled for October 11 at 7:00 p.m.
The closed session will be held to discuss potential county
liability issues and will reconvene into open session after. He
also that the meeting to include Greg Timmerman.
1994 BUDGET
Fodroczi distributed a list of budget cuts made by the Finance
Committee on September 27 and 28 and a draft of the Committee
minutes from those meetings. He also presented and reviewed a
summary of budget cuts by committee. Although Planning &
Development Committee budgets make up less than 30 of County
budget, over 50915 of the proposed budget cuts came from the
Committee's budgets. Discussion.
Jerry Chasteen from West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning
expressed his concern to the Committee about the proposed removal
of funds for regional planning. He reviewed a list of projects
that the commission has recently completed in St. Croix County.
The Committee learned that if the County does not pay its dues, the
villages, towns, etc. cannot receive services from Regional
Planning even if the villages, towns, etc. paid for the services
themselves. Discussion.
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Budget discussion to be put on agendas for October 11 and 22
meetings.
PLANNING BUSINESS
35/64 Corridor Planning
Don Kush from West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
reviewed current planning for the 35/64 corridor from Houlton to
New Richmond. He explained several land use implications of
alternative designs of the highway as an "expressway" and as a
"freeway". Fodroczi explained that the Highway Committee had
reviewed a similar presentation from WisDOT officials. He
distributed a letter from the Highway Committee supporting the
"freeway" design for the facility. Discussion. Oemichen suggested
further discussion at the next regular Committee meeting on October
22 with representatives from the Highway Committee invited.
Bills and Invoices
Menter made a motion to approve bills for Planning, seconded by
Oemichen. Motion carried.
GIS/LIS Annual Conference
Fodroczi explained that this was a national conference with several
technical workshops to be held in Minneapolis on November 1-4. He
requested authorization to attend the conference and up to two
workshop registrations for other staff from Land Records training
funds. Oemichen made a motion to approve Fodroczi conference and
two additional workshops, seconded by Menter. Motion carried.
Chairperson Dorsey adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Committee
agreed to carry unfinished business to a special meeting at 7:00
p.m. on October llth at the Government Center.
Respectfully submitted:
Linda L. Luckey, Secretary Michblle Judg- Recor -ing Secretary
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