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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning 03-26-02AMENDED AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING TO: Thomas Dorsey, Chairman St. Croix County Board FROM: Ronald Raymond, Chairman COMMITTEE TITLE: Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee DATE: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: St. Croix County Government Center ,1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: DATE OF NEXT MEETING: ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES: Hearings : 10:00 a.m. ARTICLE: Variance request to Article 18.16(1))(6)(b), regarding a minimum radius of curvature standard of 200 feet for a local road serving more than one lot. APPELLANT: Josephine Brugler, owner/ Bruce Lenzen, agent LOCATION: Located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 12, T28N -RI 9W, Town of Troy, St. Croix County, Wisconsin Minor Subdivisions Major Subdivisions Final Cherry Knolls — Richmond Misty View — Hudson Pheasant Run, 1 s ` Addition — Hudson Piney Woods - Troy Preliminary Highland Ranch — Hammond The Highlands — Somerset Pheasant Ridge — Hammond Richmond Meadows — Richmond Zoning Business 1. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report 2. Violations and Citations 3. Municipal Plats 4. Rezoning scheduling 5. Pending rezoning decisions 6. Update on septic contract position 7. Discussion of 20% slopes in subdivisions 8. Tower Ordinance Discussion 9. Training for Deputy Zoning Administrators 10. Zoning Secretary position* Parks Business 1. Parks Reorganization* Planning Business 1. St. Croix Regional Sewer District Update* ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE: POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: ADJOURNMENT (Agenda not necessarily presented in this order) SUBMITTED BY: St. Croix County Zoning Office DATE: March 19, 2002 COPIES TO: County Board Office Committee Members County Clerk News Media/Notice Board *CANCELLATIONS/ CHANGES /ADDITIONS MINUTES PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON, WI March 26, 2002 Present: Supervisors Ron Raymond, Linda Luckey, Art Jensen, C. W. "Buck" Malick and Gerald Larson. Staff. Steve Fisher, Mary Jenkins, Deb Zimmermann, Fran Bleskacek, Dave Fodroczi Others: Doug Zahler, Ed Flanum, Allen Schlipp, Harvey Johnson, Joe Granberg, Margaret Wolske, Willard Moer, John E. Olson, Troy Nemmers, Gloria Wahrenbrock, Don Rodahl, Joyce Rodahl, Bruce Lenzen Chairman Raymond called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Malick moved, seconded by Larson and carried, to adopt the agenda. Date of next meeting: The next meeting is tomorrow evening at the Ag Center in Baldwin for a rezoning hearing. Approval of minutes: Malick moved to approve minutes of February 12, 26 and March 12, 2002. Seconded by Jensen. Luckey objected to the February 26 minutes, and asked that her dissenting vote on the Bloom CSM be recorded. Luckey moved, seconded by Raymond, to amend to record her dissenting vote in the minutes. Roll call vote: Luckey, yes; Larson, yes; Raymond, yes; Malick, no; Jensen, no. Motion carried to amend minutes of February 26. Main motion carried. The minute process will be discussed at the next zoning meeting in April. Minor Subdivisions: See attachment A: 17 lots approved, 3 tabled Major Subdivisions: See attachment B: 81 lots given final approval, 232 preliminary approval The committee recessed from 10:05 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. Hearing: Raymond opened the hearing and Fisher read the notice into the record as follows: ARTICLE: Variance request to Article 18.16(D)(6)(b), regarding a minimum radius of curvature standard of 200 feet for a local road serving more than one lot. APPELLANT: Josephine Brugler, owner/ Bruce Lenzen, agent LOCATION: Located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 12, T28N -R19W, Town of Troy, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. St. Croix Wild and Scenic Riverway. This request is for a 60 -foot variance to the minimum radius of curvature standard of 200 feet for a local road serving more than one lot. Fisher gave the history of this project to the Committee. The agent, Bruce Lenzen, has been working diligently with the zoning staff and the DNR on this issue. Fisher went over the detailed map with the committee, showing the proposed three -lot subdivision that the road would serve. There are existing homes that this road services, as well. In a letter dated October 2, 2001, the St. Croix County Highway Department approved of this variance request, stating that it will improve the existing road situation. Bruce Lenzen, agent for the owner, reiterated the reasons for this request, adding that the variance is needed for this road to connect the lots. All the other roads meet the Town and County standards, and this request would bring the road into compliance. Gloria Wahrenbrock, supervisor for the Town of Troy, stated that the Town is in favor of this request and it meets all Town requirements. Lenzen has been working with the Town to meet their standards. Fisher said that it is staff's opinion that granting this variance will improve the current road situation and improve public safety. This is a unique situation, as the homes and roads have been there for a long time, and the configuration of the existing roadways is a problem, which should be corrected. Fran Bleskacek, Highway Department, reiterated that in reading Jeff Durkee's October 2 nd letter, the Highway Department does not object, and further added that the 140 -feet would still allow for buses and snowplows, with no problem. A detention basin is being created to prevent run -off from entering the St. Croix River. Discussion held on hardship issue. Fisher believes that granting of this variance would be reasonable, and would greatly improve the current situation. The DNR has been on the site, and agrees with Zoning that this is a good solution for a problem. Another reason for the uniqueness of the situation is because by granting the variance, the road would be upgraded and improved, thus allowing the agent to go ahead with the three -lot subdivision, and ultimately taking care of an existing road problem. Motion by Malick, second by Larson and carried to table the request and refer to Corporation Counsel to draft findings to justify the granting of the variance, consistent with the facts, ordinances and state laws. Staff is to bring back the findings to the Committee at the earliest possible meeting date. The committee recessed from 11:35 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. St. Croix Regional Sewer District Update: Fodroczi told the committee that he and Bob Heise went to a meeting last week regarding the proposed sewer update. At that meeting, Heise spoke on behalf of the County, stating that the County is still reviewing recent documents, and will submit written comments within 30 days of the hearing date, which was March 19 A meeting has been scheduled for April 1 St to meet with staff, and some of the people involved in this proposed project. Fodroczi has reviewed the Facility Plan and will get his comments to the Committee for review before the meeting on April 9 It was suggested by the Comittee that the Land and Water Conservation Committee should be invited to discuss this at the meeting on April 9 This will be placed on the agenda. Fodroczi stated that he thinks it is important to look at a long -term regional solution, rather than a short term area solution. There is a water study being done in River Fall, and Fodroczi will check into that and bring it to the Committee on April 9 Malick added that there has been some discussion that the St. Croix River can absorb quite a bit more phosphorus than it does now and can also be a source of potable water to keep the Kinnickinnic and other streams in the east center of the County from being depleted. He believes this should be studied and said there appears to be interest in a regional sewer solution for the entire area. The committee recessed from 12:10 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. Zoning Business Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report: Motion by Malick second by Larson and carried to approve February 2002 bills of $5,222.53 and to note revenue of $33,458.10. Violations and Citations: The Committee reviewed the report. Motion by Malick, second by Jensen and carried to accept the violation report. Municipal Plats: The following municipal plats were reviewed: Red Cedar Canyon Eagle's Nest Overlook in the NE 1 /4, S32, T29N R19W, City of Hudson. Motion by Malick, second by Jensen and carried to certify no objection. No opinion is expressed concerning adequate sewer service. Hudson Meadows in the NW I /4 & SW 1 /4S33, T29N R19W, City of Hudson. Motion by Jensen, second by Malick and carried to certify no objection. No opinion is expressed concerning adequate sewer service. Rezoning Scheduling: There are no new rezonings to be scheduled. Malick asked the Committee to think about the possibility of having "non- controversial" rezonings be a consent item on the County Board agenda. Discussion held. Will discuss when new Committee is formed. Contract Septic Inspector Position: Fisher told the committee that they have hired Pam Quinn, with the Brian Wert Agency for this position. Pam will begin the first part of April. Parks Reorganization: A discussion was held, with Joe Grant and Chuck Whiting present, on the hiring of a site manager to run the Perch Lake project. The Park Department would be functioning under two site managers, with each manager reporting to the Committee. One site manager would be for Perch Lake, the other for the rest of the parks. Grant told the committee they are ready to hire a new site manager at any time. Whiting advised the Committee that changing reporting relationships needs to go through the Personnel and Administrative Committees. Discussion held by the committee. Motion by Malick, second by Larson and carried to have the new hire for the Park Department delayed until after elections, then done with the new Committee's approval. Whiting told the Committee that they should move forward with the Park issues, as they are 90- 95% completed with the project, and a decision from Madison on the budget may take a few months. Committee will discuss again at the meeting tomorrow evening. Tower Ordinance Discussion - No discussion. Training for Deputy Zoning Administrators: Information has been sent out to the Towns on the training session to be held on April 30 at the Ag Center in Baldwin. Fisher has spoken with Alicia Acken, Land Use Educator with the University of Wisconsin -River Falls and she will help facilitate the training. Release of Escrow Money for the Town of Star Prairie: Fisher stated that the request is for $1,000 for new basketball backboards and rims for the St. Ann's School playground. Discussion held. Motion by Malick, second by Larson and carried to deny the request, as this is not perceived to be a facility for public use. 20% Slope Discussion Fisher went over the proposed policy handout with the Committee. Discussion held and the Committee had changes. In appropriate instances, erosion control structures on steep slopes may serve multiple purposes, to also be used for driveways and for buried utilities. Escrows will be held until construction and stabilization are completed. Luckey moved, seconded by Malick and carried, to approve the revised policy. Fisher will make changes and send a copy to the developers and surveyors with the changes. A 'ournment: Meeti declared adjourned by Chair Raymond at 3:00 p.m. n t / r C. W. Malick, Secretary Recorded by Dgb a Zimmermann ATTACHMENT A MINOR SUBDIVISIONS March 26, 2002 20 lots reviewed 1. Owner: Keith Kromrey Location: SW '/ -NW '/, Section 33, T29N -R15W, Town of Springfield, 1 lot totaling 10.00 acres, original parcel 168.8 acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Larson to approve, carried. 2. Owner: Greg and Samantha Kanne Location: NW ' /4-NW ' /4 Section 36, T29 -R19W, Town of Hudson, 1 lot totaling 2.50 acres, original parcel 72.1 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Map changes as requested by the County Surveyor's Office. Committee action: Motion by Malick, seconded by Larson to approve with condition recommended by staff, carried. Owner: Walter and Eva Kahler Location: SE ' /4 - SW ' /4 Section 4, T30N -R16W, Town of Emerald. 1 lot totaling 2.00 acres, original parcel 69 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Map revisions as requested by the County Surveyor's Office. Committee action: Motion by Malick, seconded by Luckey, to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. A letter will be placed in the file, noting that the strange road alignment and the apparently wasted 30 feet on the east were not recommended by the Committee or Staff. 4. Owner: Christopher and Lorie Jensen Location: SE ' / 4 - SE ' /4, the SW ' /4 of the SE '/4& the NE ' /4 of the SE ' /4, Section 11, T30N -R15 W, Town of Glenwood. 2 lots totaling 42.66 acres, original parcel 42.66 acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval. Committee action: Motion by Larson, seconded by Jensen (unrelated) and carried to approve. Owner: Dan and Jan Dullinger Location: SW ' /4 - NW ' / 4 Section 29, T28N -R16W, Town of Eau Galle. 1 lot totaling 6.171 acres, original parcel 120 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Map changes as requested by the County Surveyor's Office. Committee action: Motion by Malick, seconded by Larson to approve with condition recommended by staff. 6. Owner: Marion Sinclear Location: NE ' /4 - SE '/4 Section 2, T30N -R19W, Town of Somerset. 1 lot totaling 3.01 acres, original parcel 200 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Map revisions as requested by the County Surveyor's Office. Committee action: Motion by Malick, seconded by Jensen to approve with condition recommended by staff, carried. Owner: Kent Radunzel Location: NE ' / 4 - NW ' / 4 Section 29, T29N -R16W, Town of Baldwin. 1 lot totaling 2.73 acres, original parcel 80 acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Malick to approve, carried. 8. Owner: Glenn and Dorothy Sather Location: SW ' / 4 - SW '/4& the NW ' / 4 - NW '/4, Section 21, T29N -RI 7W, town of Hammond, 1 lot totaling 2.25 acres, original parcel 80 acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee action: Motion by Larson, seconded by Jensen to approve, carried. Owner: Wildwood View, Inc. Location: SW ' / 4 -NW ' / 4 Section 35, T28N -R16W, Town of Eau Galle, 1 lot totaling 10.00 acres, original parcel 80acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Malick to approve, carried. 10. Owner: Scott Counter Location: SE 1 /4 - NW '/4 Section 15, T31N -R18W, Town of Star Prairie, 1 lot totaling 2.66 acres, original parcel 80 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Map revisions as requested by the County Surveyor's Office. Committee action: Motion by Malick, seconded by Luckey to approve with condition recommended by staff, carried. 11. Owner: Barb and Doug Monteith Location: NW 1 /4 - SW '/4 Section 3, T28N -R16W, Town of Eau Galle. 3 lots totaling 38 acres, original parcel 38 acres. Staff Recommendation: WisDoT gave its approval. Conditional approval: 1) Map revisions as requested by the County Surveyor's Office. Committee action: Motion by Malick, seconded by Jensen to approve with condition recommended by staff, carried. 12. Owner: Ted Peller Location: NW ' / 4 - NE 1 /4 Section 13, T31N -R19W, Town of Somerset. 2 lots totaling 39.86 acres, original parcel 39.86 acres. Staff Recommendation: The well was properly "abandoned" or sealed with bentonite. Approval Committee action: Motion by Raymond, seconded by Malick to approve, carried. 13. Owner: Wayne Ailts, et al Location: SE - SW ' / 4 Section 11, T3 IN-RI 7W, Town of Stanton. 1 lot totaling 3.6 acres, original parcel 156.8 acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Malick to approve, carried. 14. Owner: Josephine Brugler/ Bruce Lenzen Location: GL 2, Sectionl23, T28N -R20W and the SW ' / 4 of the SW '/, Section 7, T28N -R19W, Town of Troy. 3 lots totaling 19.848 acres, original parcel 21.77 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval Committee action: Motion by Malick, seconded by Jensen and carried to table until Corporation Counsel drafts variance. Will be put on agenda for March 27 meeting. ATTACHMENT B MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS March 26, 2002 313 lots reviewed Cherry Knolls —Final Owners: Steve Derrick Location: Section 15, Town of Richmond, 35 lots totaling 79.39 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval; 1) Map revisions as requested by the County Surveyor's Office; 2) Final Extra Territorial Zoning Committee approval must be obtained. Committee Action: Motion by Larson, second by Malick to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. Misty View — Final Owners: Harold Klein Location: Section 11, Town of Hudson, 17 lots totaling 48.05 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of construction estimates must be submitted for road construction and erosion control. Written estimates must accompany the guarantees; 2) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees, a construction waiver may be granted provided the guarantees are approved; 3) The Zoning Office, the County Highway Department and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified three days prior to the beginning of construction; 4) Minor map revisions as requested by the County Surveyor's Office. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. Pheasant Run First Addition — Final Owner: Kemon Bast & Donalda Speer Bast Location: Section 22, Town of Hudson, 13 lots totaling 35.74 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: 1) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of construction estimates must be submitted for road construction and erosion control. Written estimates must accompany the guarantees; 2) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees, a construction waiver may be granted provided the guarantees are approved; 3) The Zoning Office, the County Highway Department and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified three days prior to the beginning of construction. Map revisions had been completed. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Luckey to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. 4. Piney Woods — Final Owner: Don Rodahl Location: Section 16 & 17, Town of Troy, 16 lots totaling 35.90 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Final DOA approval to be obtained; 2) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of construction estimates must be submitted for road construction and erosion control. Written estimates must accompany the guarantees; 3) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees, a construction waiver may be granted provided the guarantees are approved; 4) Map revisions as requested by the County Surveyor's Office. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with conditions recommend by staff, carried. 5. Highland Ranch — Preliminary Owners: Tom Aaby & Bruce Moll Location: Section 31, Town of Hammond, 13 lots totaling 34.56 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval; 1) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of construction estimates must be submitted for road construction and erosion control. Written estimates must accompany the guarantees; 2) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees, a construction waiver may be granted provided the guarantees are approved; 3) The Zoning Office, the County Highway Department and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified three days prior to the beginning of construction. Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, second by Malick to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. 6. The Highlands —Preliminary Owners: Richard and Janet Stout Location: Section 12, Town of Somerset, 18 lots totaling 59.85 acres. Staff Recommendation: Disturbance of steep slopes had already been minimized and mitigation was provided in part by larger than minimum size lots. Conditional approval; 1) Final road plan approval must be obtained from the Highway Department; 2) The joint access serving Lot 5 and Lot 6 must be constructed concurrent with town road construction within the plat. The erosion control plan and financial guarantees must include this construction; 3) The area where the town road crosses slopes greater than 20% must have approved road and erosion control plans. Any disturbance on slopes of 20% or greater outside of the approved plan area must obtain a special exception use permit; 4) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of construction estimates must be submitted for road construction and erosion control. Written estimates must accompany the guarantees; 5) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees, a construction waiver may be granted provided the guarantees are approved; 6) The Zoning Office, the County Highway Department and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified three days prior to the beginning of construction. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Luckey to approve with conditions recommended by staff, changing word "grading" to "disturbance," carried. Pheasant Ridge — Preliminary Owners: Ron Bonte Location: Section 9, Town of Hammond, 84 lots plus 2 outlots totaling 175.8 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval; 1) DNR verification of the Floodplain Study must be obtained; 2) Map revisions as requested by the County Surveyor's Dept.; 3) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of construction estimates must be submitted for road construction and erosion control. Written estimates must accompany the guarantees; 4) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees, a construction waiver may be granted provided the guarantees are approved; 5) The Zoning Office, the County Highway Department and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified three days prior to the beginning of construction. Committee Action: Motion by Larson, second by Malick to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. Richmond Meadows — Preliminary Owners: Howard Espersen Location: Section 24, Town of Richmond, 47 lots totaling 104.83 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval; 1) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of construction estimates must be submitted for road construction and erosion control. Written estimates must accompany the guarantees; 2) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees, a construction waiver may be granted provided the guarantees are approved; 3) The Zoning Office, the County Highway Department and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified three days prior to the beginning of construction. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried. Emerald Acres —Preliminary Owners: Richard and Janet Stout Location: Section 30, Town of Hammond, 68 lots totaling 151.06 acres. Staff Recommendation: This subdivision was tabled the previous month to determine what effect might result from a proposed Roberts - Hammond Sewer Plant. It was thought that the underground plume might lead under this subdivison, causing well pollution. A request for opinion was sent to DNR. No response was received, implying tacit approval. The President of the Regional Wastewater Planning Commission offered his written finding on March 6 that the underground flow from the plant would proceed in a different direction from this subdivision. Conditional approval; 1) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of construction estimates must be submitted for road construction and erosion control. Written estimates must accompany the guarantees; 2) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees, a construction waiver may be granted provided the guarantees are approved; 3) The Zoning Office, the County Highway Department and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified three days prior to the beginning of construction. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Raymond to approve with conditions recommended by staff, carried.