HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Development 10-20-11AMENDED
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
ST. CROIX COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
October 20, 2011— 6:00 P.M.
Agricultural Service & Education Center
1960 8ch Avenue, Baldwin, Wisconsin
L CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
IILAPPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: September 15 & October 6,2011*
IV. BUSINESS ITEMS:
1. Financial Report
2. Municipal Plats
3. Schedule Public Hearings
4. Resolution Approving Application for a 2012 County Conservation Aids Grant
5. Public Hearings — 6:30 p.m.
a) Rezoning — David & Gerda Hagen — Town of Stanton
b) Rezoning — Robert Sell — Town of Baldwin
c) Waiver — Denise McDermid — Town of Richmond
d) Waiver — Country Comfort, LLC — Town of Cylon
e) Waiver — Mickey Rosenow — Town of Glenwood
6. Farmland Preservation Plan
7. Recycling Ordinance
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
VI. ADJOURN
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: November 3, 2011 Work session — 4:00 p.m., Hudson
November 17, 2011 Regular meeting — 6:00 p.m., Hudson
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Committee Chair and County Administrator
DATE APPROVED: October 14, 2011
A quorum of the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors (County Board) may he present at this meeting. Therefore, this
notice also serves as notice of'a meeting of'the County Boardfor the purpose of'ohtaining information relaxing to subjects
listed above for use at future County Board Meetings.
10/17/2011
MINUTES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 20, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hermsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Members Present: Supervisors Steve Hermsen, Sharon Norton- Bauman, James
Stauffer, Bill Peavey, Buzz Marzolf and FSA Representative Ken Graf. Robert Shearer was absent
and excused, Lorin Sather was absent.
STAFF PRESENT: Dave Fodroczi, Ellen Denzer, Kevin Grabau, Alex Blackburn, Bob Heise, Pat
Thompson and Monica Lucht
GUESTS: Dean & Peggy Gehrman, Denise McDermid, Lee Mugridge, Greg Gerard, Jim Schieffer,
Mickey & Sharon Rosenow, Gary & Patti Nichols, Jenny Kastens, Mike Anderson, David Hagen,
James Thompson, Don Johnson, David Niccum and Ed Flanum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion by Peavey, 2nd by Norton -
Bauman approving the minutes of September 15 and October 6, 2011. Motion carried.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Resolution Approving Application for a 2012 County Conservation Aids Grant: Heise explained
the resolution is asking for approval to move forward with the County Conservation Aids Grant. This
grant is put together every year, and the purpose of this year's grant is to build a parking lot in the
Town of Warren, section 36, for those using the Kinnickinnic area for fishing and hunting. This will
get the parking off the road and have access to the property. The lot will cost $1,988.00 with the States
portion being $988. Motion by Norton- Bauman, 2nd by Graf to approve the application. Motion
carri ed.
Farmland Preservation Plan: Denzer reviewed the Farmland Preservation Plan document indicating
that included are all the sections and materials the committee has seen before. Staff has just added
transitions between the different sections. Denzer handed out replacement pages correcting spelling errors
and replacing data discussed with updated statistical numbers. Appendices were also cleaned up and
current committee names added. Denzer also presented a letter just received that afternoon from the
Town of Erin Prairie asking for a change in the Farmland Preservation Plan map to include the entire
Town based on the LESA score, and not omit two corners. Denzer asked if the committee had any
questions, and stated that staff feels the document is ready to go to the next phase of the project. Hermsen
asked if possible to modify the Town of Erin Prairies map before going to public hearing. Denzer
answered that would be possible, and we could add a few sentences to explain the change as part of Town
input. Motion by Marzolf, 2nd by Norton - Bauman to approve the change to the map, per the Town of Erin
Prairies request. Denzer recommended the motion include changing only the area of the map with a
qualifying LESA score. Norton - Bauman withdrew her 2" and Marzolf withdrew his motion for
clarification on the "entire" Town. Stauffer added the committee would like to get clarification on how
the change fits the Town of Erin Prairie's Comprehensive Plan as well. Denzer suggested setting the
public hearing date for later in November, which would give staff time to get clarification on Erin
Prairie's letter from the town clerk for the November 3 work session. Changes can be made at the work
session and still go forward with the public hearing. Chair Hermsen set the public hearing for November
30, 2011 in Baldwin, tentatively presenting it to the County Board in January 2012.
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Recycling Ordinance: Fodroczi reviewed that the last draft of the Recycling Ordinance was
completed in March of 2011. Just prior to that, we had received word from State of Wisconsin budget
bill on proposed financial changes to recycling law and funding. The state budget remained largely
intact for recycling and no changes were made to the recycling law. The recycling ordinance is ready
for public hearing. Peavey stated he was not on the Community Development Committee that had
worked on this ordinance and had some questions he wanted clarification on. Fodroczi suggested if
the committee goes forward with a hearing on November 30, 2011, that Peavey should provide staff
with a list of concerns, so staff can review and provide responses and suggestions at the work session
on November 3, 2011. Any changes to the ordinance can be made at the work session and still meet
the timeframes for a public hearing November 30. Chair Hermsen asked the committee if they are
willing to go forward with the public hearing on November 30, 2011. Motion by Norton- Bauman, 2nd
by Marzolf to go forward to the public, with this document on November 30, 2011, after changes are
made at the November 3, 2011 committee work session. Motion carried. Peavey opposed.
Public Hearings — 6:30 p.m.:
The public hearing notice for rezoning was acknowledged for the record and turned over to Grabau.
Rezoning — Robert Sell
LOCATION: Part of the NE1 /4 of the SW 1/4, Section 34, T29N, R16W, Town of Baldwin
ADDRESS: 2439 County Road BB, Woodville, WI
REQUEST: To rezone approximately 55.61 acres from AG to Ag- Residential pursuant to
Section 17.72 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
Grabau reviewed the staff report as well as a current County zoning map and a map of the proposed
rezoning. The applicant submitted this rezoning request in order to create three lots out of two
parcels. Rezoning from Agricultural to Agricultural Residential would be required to create lots or
parcels that are smaller than 35.0 acres since the minimum lot or parcel size in the Agricultural District
is 35.0 acres. Rezoning to Agricultural Residential would allow lots to be created that are less than
35.0 acres.
Staff recommends that the Committee approve the rezoning amendment for the parcels based on the
following findings of fact:
1. Based on TRC findings (# 1 -9, 12 -14 &16) the rezoning is consistent or generally consistent with
the County Development Management Plan and the County Natural Resources Management
Plan.
2. The Town of Baldwin has recommended approval of this rezoning.
3. It appears that the proposed use can comply with standards in the Land Use, Subdivision and
Sanitary ordinances.
4. The proposed use is consistent with the spirit or intent of the Ordinance.
5. The request meets the requirements in WSS 91.48 (1).
Chair Hermsen asked if anyone had any questions for staff. Hearing none, Chair Hermsen asked three
times for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request. Don Johnson, Supervisor Town of Baldwin
stated that the Town supports this request. David Niccum, Planning Commission Town of Baldwin
stated they also approve. Chair Hermsen asked three times for anyone wishing to speak in opposition
of the request. Hearing none, he closed public comment. Motion by Peavey, 2nd by Marzolf to
recommend County Board approval of the rezoning without conditions based on staff findings and
recommendations. Motion carried.
Rezoning — David & Gerda Hagen
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LOCATION: Part of the N1 /2 of the NW 1/4, Section 28, T3 IN, R17W, Town of Stanton
ADDRESS: 1627 200 Avenue, New Richmond, WI
REQUEST: To rezone approximately 3.9 acres from AG to Ag- Residential pursuant to Section
17.72 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
Grabau reviewed the staff report as well as a current County zoning map and a map of the proposed
rezoning. The property owner has applied to rezone approximately 3.9 acres in order to create a lot
under the certified survey map process. The owner will create the lot around the house and
outbuildings and sell the remaining property to an adjoining property owner who will continue to farm
it. The property is currently zoned Agricultural which requires a minimum lot or parcel size of 35.0
acres. The rezoning will allow for the creation of a lot less than 35.0 acres in size.
Staff recommends that the Committee approve the rezoning amendment for this parcel based on the
following findings of fact:
1. Based on TRC findings ( #1 -16) the rezoning is consistent or generally consistent with the
County Development Management Plan and the County Natural Resources Management Plan.
2. The Town of Stanton has recommended approval of this rezoning request.
3. It appears that the proposed use can comply with standards in the Land Use, Subdivision and
Sanitary ordinances.
4. The proposed use is consistent with the spirit or intent of the Ordinance.
5. The request meets the requirements in WSS 91.48 (1).
Chair Hermsen asked if anyone had any questions for staff. Hearing none, Chair Hermsen asked three
times for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request. Mike Anderson, Agent for the applicant felt the
request was a very good proposition because the land hasn't been used for farming in a long time. David
Hagen, applicant stated he is in favor. Chair Hermsen asked three times for anyone wishing to speak in
opposition of the request. Hearing none, he closed the public comment. Motion by Marzolf, 2nd by
Norton - Bauman to recommend County Board approval of the rezoning without conditions based on
staff findings and recommendations. Motion carried.
The public hearing notice for the waivers was acknowledged for the record and turned over to
Blackburn.
Waiver — Denise McDermid
LOCATION: Part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 25, T30N, R18W, Town of Richmond
ADDRESS: 1421 133 Avenue
REQUEST: To seek a road setback reduction pursuant to Section 13.10 B. of the St. Croix
County Land Division Ordinance.
Blackburn reviewed the staff report. This request is to reduce the setback on lot 13 of the Plat of
Richmond Hills from 100 feet to 50 feet along 133 Avenue. Chair Hermsen asked three times for
anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request. Hearing none, Chair Hermsen asked three times for
anyone wishing to speak in opposition of the request. Hearing none, he closed the public comment.
Motion by Peavey, 2nd by Stauffer that the waiver request be accepted and approved along with the
condition that a Wisconsin registered land surveyor must record a corrective instrument to reduce the
setback. Motion carried.
Waiver — Mickey Rosenow
LOCATION: Part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 12, T30N, R15W, Town of Glenwood
ADDRESS: 3219 165 Avenue
REQUEST: To seek a road setback reduction pursuant to Section 13.10 B. of the St. Croix
County Land Division Ordinance
Blackburn reviewed the staff report. This request is to reduce the setback on lot 1 of CSM Volume 14
Page 4022 from 100 feet to 50 feet along 165 Avenue and 320 Street. Chair Hermsen asked three
times for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request. Mickey Rosenow, Applicant, stated she is in
favor and explained that fill would be brought in for the land that does slope off. Chair Hermsen asked
three times for anyone wishing to speak in opposition of the request. Hearing none, he closed the
public comment. Motion by Marzolf that the waiver request be accepted and approved along with the
condition that a Wisconsin registered land surveyor must record a corrective instrument to reduce the
setback. Motion amended by Marzolf, 2nd by Peavey to reflect the setbacks related to all three roads
surrounding property. Motion carried.
The committee took a break at 7:17 p.m.
The committee reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
Waiver — Country Comfort, LLC
LOCATION: Part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 5, T3 IN, RI 6W, Town of Cylon
ADDRESS: Highway 46 and County Road H.
REQUEST: To seek a waiver to commercial land division landscaping requirements pursuant
to Section 13.7 J.5.c. of the St. Croix County Land Division Ordinance
Blackburn reviewed the staff report. This request is to waive the landscaping requirements outlined in
the Land Division ordinance. The applicant proposes to plant approximately eleven (11) pine trees in
the 6 foot to 12 foot height range. The trees would be planted along the access easement that serves as
a joint driveway to the existing residence and Country Comfort Propane. Dean Gehrman would like to
purchase the property and would plant the trees, but wants to spend $10,000 for trees and not the
$61,000 estimate from a landscape architect. The Town of Cylon did not provide any written
information regarding this request, so Chair Hermsen recommended to the committee to wait until
written information is received from the Town. Grabau suggested the committee table their decision,
but continue to hold the public hearing open.
Chair Hermsen asked if anyone had questions for staff. Peggy Gehrman, potential buyer, stated that
the Town denied the landscape waiver on lot 3 only because they were not in agreement with the future
land division of lot 3 and 4. But the waiver is for lot 3 only. The Town Plan Commission is meeting
on October 25, 2011 regarding the land division, and not the landscaping. Blackburn clarified that the
lots are not divided yet. Country Comfort was not able to meet the landscape requirements when this
land division was submitted in the past, so they withdrew the land division application. Now they are
applying for a waiver to the landscaping requirements, and if granted, they will apply for the land
division.
Mr. Gehrman explained he's asking for the waiver request because the cost estimate for trees is
excessive. More affordable trees can be purchased to meet standards. The north side is commercial
and to the east are row crops which are an AG use of land, not residential use. Blackburn explained
because the contention is from the neighbors across from the propane tanks and Highway 46, he
recommends the condition that twenty (20) additional trees shall be added along the northern 450 feet
on the western side of the property to provide screening to the property owners to the west. The trees
shall be minimum six foot high coniferous (evergreen) trees with a mature diameter of 20 feet. The
agent and applicant shall work with the State Department of Transportation to determine the best
location for these plantings.
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Gary Nichols, owner of property to the east, questioned what he should do, stating that when Country
Comfort first came in, they had proposed a berm with trees. When they found out they legally didn't
have to plant trees, they walked away. But then Country Comfort created a driveway that redirected
the water flow and raised the road creating floods on Nichols property. Greg Gerard, owner of
Country Comfort, stated there has been changes to Country Comfort, and would be willing to discuss
and resolve the flooding issue with Nichols. Patti Nichols addressed the committee to say there
actually isn't room for trees between their property and Country Comfort, and that does not bother
them. Mr. Gehrman reiterated to the Nichols that the water issue can be solved easily and he also will
work with all parties involved.
Chair Hermsen asked three times for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request. Mr. Gehrman,
spoke in favor stating that no one lives in the house currently, and the property needs cleaning up. He
plans to enhance the property by planting trees as he is proposing, and make it a very nice,
aesthetically pleasing area. Gerard echoed Mr. Gehrmans statement and will address the Nichols east
property. If the landscape requirement could be waived, he would be alright with a condition for
landscape requirements on a future owner, but with Country Comfort as the current owner, he feels
there is no reason to address the requirement now.
Chair Hermsen asked three times for those wishing to speak in opposition of the request. James
Thompson, property owner also directly east of Country Comforts propane tanks, stated he is not
opposed to the waiver request provided there is some sort of aesthetically pleasing buffer that would
shield the lights that shine from underneath the tanks, right into his house.
Chair Hermsen stated the hearing will remain open and decision postponed.
Motion by Marzolf, 2nd by Norton- Bauman to table the waiver request until hearing back in writing
from the Town of Cylon as to their position and recommendation. Motion amended by Marzolf to
include that the parties involved get three competitive bids for landscaping, and have the information
for the committee when they reconvene. Hearing no 2nd to the amendment, the motion went back to its
original form. Motion carried. Based on when the Towns recommendation is received, will determine
when the request goes back on the Community Development Committee agenda. Stauffer added that
the committee would still like to see competitive bids.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Stauffer asked for a November 3, 2011 agenda item to be a status report on how the County Parks
ordinance relates to guns in parks given the law that is changing.
Norton - Bauman asked for another November 3, 2011 agenda item to discuss and receive direction and
feedback on the committee structure, the workload of the Administration and Community Development
committees and the possibility of breaking committees back into two as in the past.
ADJOURN: Motion by Norton- Bauman, 2nd by Peavey to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: November 3, 2011 — 4:00 p.m., work session in Hudson.
Respectfully submitted:
Monica Lucht, Recording Secretary James Stauffer, Secretary
October 20, 2011