HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-23-2017 Board of Adjustment MinutesMEETING MINUTES
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
February 23, 2017 8:30 AM
County Board Room-Government Center
County Board Room - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Malick called the meeting to order at 8:31am. The Board members introduced themselves.
Malick gave a brief explanation of the role of the Board.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Buck Malick St. Croix County Chair Present 8:30 AM
David Peterson St. Croix County Vice Chair Present 8:30 AM
David Niccum St. Croix County Citizen Present 8:30 AM
James Nelson St. Croix County Citizen Present 8:30 AM
Edward Sontag St. Croix County Citizen Present 8:30 AM
Joe Miller St. Croix County Citizen Excused
Others present:
From CDD: Ellen Denzer, Sarah Droher, Alex Blackburn, Quinn Williams and Nicole
Hays.
Alternate Citizen Board Member Joe Miller.
Kurt Hexum, applicant and Mike Gerrits with Morton Buildings
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Board of Adjustment – Regular Meeting – December 1, 2016 8:30 AM
RESULT:ACCEPTED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.Administrative Appeal - Hexum - Town of Star Prairie
Droher outlined the site location, explained the site background and outlined CDD staff
summary. Applicant Kirk Hexum outlined his history and the economics of his appeal
and argued his case is different than others. Hexum explained he thought he had all his
bases covered and he was never told of the paving requirement when the Town of Star
Prairie issued him the permit. Discussion regarding Township vs County roles
concerning permits. Discussion regarding storm water management (run-off) with
asphalt on this site. Discussion regarding alternative options to pavement.
Mike Gerrits (sp?) with Morton Buildings spoke on behalf of Hexum explaining no
paving requirements were outlined when the building was built.
The Board recessed at 9:44am to view the property. Re-convened the public hearing
at11:53am.
Denzer and Droher presented the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and fielded
questions from the Board. Discussion regarding the definition of "paved". Discussion
regarding if an exception is made for this case, then having to approve gravel for all
commercial sites.
Chair Malick closed the public hearing at 12:19pm.
RESULT:CLOSED
SITE VISITS
The Board visited the Hexum site located at 2265 County Road C in the Town of Star Prairie.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1.Administrative Appeal - Hexum - Town of Star Prairie
Discussion regarding the items outlined in the Findings of Fact Conclusions of Law,
looking into this issue further and time-frame for the applicant to comply. Motion by
Sontag, 2nd by Peterson to deny the applicant's appeal. Motion Carried (Nelson voted
no).
RESULT:APPROVED [4 TO 1]
MOVER:Edward Sontag, Citizen
SECONDER:David Peterson, Vice Chair
AYES:Buck Malick, David Peterson, David Niccum, Edward Sontag
NAYS:James Nelson
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Denzer introduced Nicole Hays, Land Use Technician. Nicole provided her background.
Denzer announced training in River Falls on March 21st (Zoning training) and on April 26th
(Board of Adjustment training).
ADJOURN
Adjourned at 12:48pm.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
March meeting to be held on Thursday, March 23rd and April meeting to be held on Thursday,
April 27th.