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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning 02-27-01X 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, February 27, 2001 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 : Minor Subdivisions 1. Major Subdivisions - Finals B & R's Rolling Acres — Richmond Preliminary Golf View Acres — Richmond The Orchard — Troy Pine Valley Addition - Richmond 2. Zoning Business a. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report b. Violations & Citations C. Scheduling of Rezoning Requests d. Rezoning Decisions e. Municipal Plats f. Discussion on Road Easements not constructed for plats g. Discussion of Add -on Parcels h. Ordinance Discussion 1. Ordinance draft timelines 2. Towns and Commercial Districts i. Any other business 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: February 15, 2001 COPIES TO: County Board Office Committee Members County Clerk News Media/Notice Board MINUTES PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON, WI February 27, 2001 Present: Supervisors Ron Raymond, Linda Luckey, Art Jensen, Buck Malick and Gerald Larson. Staff. Steve Fisher, Debbie Zimmermann. Others: Ron Johnson, Richard Nelson, Doug Zahler, Larry Murphy, Harvey Johnson, Roger Humphrey, Mel McElwain, Kathy McElwain, Charles S. Cook. Chair Raymond called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. It was noted that there are no municipal plats to review today under item 2.g. Larson moved, seconded by Luckey and carried, to adopt the agenda with the change noted. Minutes/ Meeting Dates: Raymond said the next meeting is March 7, 2001. Motion by Larson, second by Raymond and carried to approve minutes from the following meetings: 12/19/00, 1/9/01, 1 /10/01, 1/17/01, and 1/22/01. Minor Subdivisions: See Attachment A Major Subdivisions: See Attachment B The Committee recessed from 9:50 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. Rezoning Decisions Rolland and Verena Lorentson: Fisher updated the Committee on today's decisions. The Lorentson hearing was held on January 17, 2001. The request is for approximately two acres to be rezoned from Ag to Ag/Residential in the Town of Baldwin. The request complies with the County Plan and is compatible with the surrounding land uses. The Town of Baldwin has recommended approval of the request. There were no objections. Motion by Malick, second by Jensen and carried to approve the rezoning and forward to County Board based on the following findings: 1. The Town of Baldwin has recommended approval of the rezoning request. 2. The request complies with the County Plan. 3. The request is compatible with the surrounding land uses. 4. The land is in the rural planning area and is an appropriate use. 5. There were no objections to the request. 6. The Town and the County have certified that the provisions of §91.77 have been met. Norm and Shirley Feyereisen: Fisher gave background on this request to rezone approximately 12.5 acres from Ag to Ag /Residential. The hearing was held on February 21, 2001. There were no objections to the application. The request complies with the Town and County Plan, and is compatible with surrounding uses. The Town of Troy, in a letter dated February 20, 2001, recommended approval of the request. Motion by Jensen, second by Malick and carried to approve the rezoning and forward to County Board based on the following findings: 1. The Town of Troy has recommended approval of the rezoning request. 2. The request complies with the Troy Land use Plan and the County Plan. 3. The request is compatible with the surrounding land uses. 4. There were no objections to the request. 5. There is a Whole Farm Plan Agreement between the Town of Troy and the applicant, which complies with the Town of Troy Subdivision Ordinance. 6. The Town and the County have certified that the provisions of §91.77 have been met. Jon Schiltgen: Fisher updated the Committee on this request to rezone approximately 31.17 acres of property from Ag to Ag -II in the Town of Troy. The hearing was held on February 21, 2001. The request complies with the Town and County Plan. The Town of Troy approves of the request, and has indicated so in a letter sent to the Zoning Office dated July 31, 2000.This request is compatible with surrounding uses. Fisher has contacted the County Highway Department about the access to the property. The Highway staff has been out to see the site, and according to them, it meets the access requirements, and they have issued a permit to Mr. Larson. Fisher added that the staff will be asking for detailed, engineered plans for this project when it moves forward through the special exception process, which is the next step for this mining operation. Motion by Malick, second by Larson and carried to approve the rezoning and forward to County Board based on the following findings: 1. The Town of Troy has recommended approval of the rezoning request. 2. The request complies with the Troy Growth Management Plan and the County Plan. 3. The majority of the parcel is identified on the potentially productive agriculture map. 4. The land is in the rural planning area and is an appropriate use. 5. The request is compatible with the surrounding land uses. 6. There is an agreement between the Town of Troy and the applicant, which complies with the Town of Troy Plan. It was noted by the Committee that objections to this request were not ignored by the Committee, but will need to be addressed at the Board of Adjustments level, rather than with this Committee. Three -Putt, LLC: Fisher told the Committee that staff met with the Department of Transportation last week and some discussion was held on the rezoning request for Three -Putt. Discussion held. The Committee would like the applicants for Three -Putt to submit the required paperwork to the DOT to find out if a Traffic Impact Analysis study will be needed. The Committee will wait to move forward on this request until it is determined whether the study is needed. Fisher will send a letter to Three -Putt stating the Committee's request. After further discussion of this rezoning, the Committee stated that there are several issues that need to be looked at, along with the road concerns. Those issues include: Septic and water for the site; mixed uses on the property ( commercial /industrial /residential); Environmental Corridor and storm water concerns. Fisher will communicate these concerns to the applicant, and as discussed in the meeting held on February 9 ', staff is to prepare a draft conditional zoning memorandum listing the exact conditions, and to come up with a plan on how to proceed with this rezoning request. Villafana/Birch Park Ski Resort Rezoning. Fisher informed the Committee that staff is working with the applicant on issues related to this request, and believes that progress is being made. He will keep the Committee updated. Ordinance Discussion Fisher told the Committee that staff is working on the ordinances. The Non - Metallic Mining Ordinance is being reviewed at the State level at this time, and staff is waiting to hear from them. This ordinance should be in place by June. He will update the Committee at the meeting in March. This ordinance is required by State Statute N.R.135. Bill Berndt, representing the Builders Association, asked Fisher if we knew when our ordinance would be back from the State. Fisher answered that he did not, but felt we have a good Non - Metallic Mining Ordinance and does not foresee a lot of changes. Malick told the Committee that he believes the draft Tower Ordinance may be ready to come to the Committee in the near future. Malick will summarize what is in it at the next meeting in March. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report: A motion to approve zoning bills in the amount of $1,463.61 and revenue of $30,772.62 for the month of January was made by Jensen seconded by Raymond and carried. Violations /Citations: The Committee reviewed the list of violations and citations. The oldest, 1/7/98, is Loren Smeester's truck sign, which he agreed to remove by May 1. Next oldest, 4/12/99, is Riverside MHP LP where the failing septic system has been repaired, but the plumber has not provided confirmation. Next oldest, 5/4/99, is Clayton Juelfs, where a list of actions to get in compliance with the Special Exception Permit is being written. Rezoning Scheduling: The following rezoning requests were scheduled for March 21, 2001 at the Agriculture Center in Baldwin: Harvey Hielkema -Town of Baldwin, and the Heebink property -Town of Eau Galle. The Committee will meet at 6:15 p.m. to view the sites and the hearing will begin at 7:00 p.m. Roadway Easement: A discussion was held on the current Roadway Easement Agreement. The agreement will now read "...a roadway connection is deemed necessary by the County or Town ,..." Any Other Business: Raymond told the Committee that Chuck Whiting will be meeting with the Highway Department on the Perch Lake project. Raymond suggested that there be a meeting between Tom Dorsey, Chuck Whiting, and the chairman of the Highway Committee, the Finance Committee and the PZP Committee to see how we can move forward with the road. He will keep the Committee informed and this will probably be on the agenda for the March County Board meeting. Motion by Larson, second by Jensen and carried to adjourn meeting at 11:55 a.m. R spectfully submitted: i Z C. W. Malick, Secretary Debra Zi rill Recorder ATTACHMENT A MINOR SUBDIVISIONS February 27, 2001 1. Owner: Harvey and Suzanna Heilkema Location: SW' /4 -SW' /4 & NW 1 /4- SW 1 /4, Section 31, T29N -R18W, Town of Warren, 4 lots totaling 17.604 acres, original parcel 17.604 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional approval: 1) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of the construction bids are required for erosion control and road construction. 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 financial guarantees are approved; 3) The County Highway Department and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified 3 days prior to construction beginning. Committee action: Motion by Larson, second by Malick to approve with conditions recommended by staff. Motion carried. 2. Owner: David Bracht Location: NE' /4- NE' /4, Section 29, T31N -R18W, Town of Star Prairie, 2 lots totaling 4.67 acres, original parcel, 4.67 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: 1) An erosion control plan must be submitted and approved for Lot 5 prior to construction on the lot. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with condition recommended by staff. Motion carried. 3. Owner: William H. Derrick, Sr. Location: NE' /4 -SE' /4 & the SE' /4 -SE 1 /4, Section 15, T30N -R18W, Town of Richmond, 1 lot plus loutlot totaling 6.917 acres, original parcel, 8.12 acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, second by Larson to approve. Motion carried. 4. Owner: Kevin and Diane Medchill Location: NW 1 /4 -SW 1 /4, Section 9, T31N -R19W, Town of Star Prairie, 3 lots totaling 34.87 acres, original parcel, 34.87 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: The joint access that serves Lot 2 and the existing Lot 1 must be constructed to County standards to the point where it divides for the separate lots. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Raymond to approve with condition recommended by staff. Motion carried. 5. Owner: Gene Emerson Location: Pt. Of the E 1 /2 of the NE 1 /4, Section 33 & the W 1 /2 of the NW 1 /4, Section 34, T28N -R18W, Town if Kinnickinnic, 2 lots totaling 5.5 acres, original parcel, 5.5 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: An erosion control plan must be submitted and approved for Lot 10 prior to construction on the Lot. Committee Action: Motion by Larson, second by Malick to approve with condition recommended by staff. Motion carried. 4 6. Owner: Ken Nelson Location: NE 1 /4 - NE' /4, Section 14, T29N -R19W, Town of Hudson, 2 lots totaling 6.65 acres, original parcel, 6.65 acres Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee Action: Motion by Jensen, second by Malick to approve. Motion carried. 7. Owner: Mark Hampton Location: SW' /4 -SE 1 /4, Section 12, T29N -R19W, Town of Hudson, 3 lots totaling 9.09 acres, original parcel, 9.09 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: Final DNR approval must be obtained. An erosion control plan must be submitted and approved prior to construction on Lot 6. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with conditions recommended by staff, except that DNR approval is no longer needed since it was received after the staff report was prepared. Motion carried. 8. Owner: Remie Plourde Location: NW 1 /4- SE' /4, Section 28, T3 IN-RI 9W, Town of Somerset, 1 lot totaling 3.249 acres, original parcel, 40 acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee Action: Motion by Larson, second by Luckey to approve. Motion Carried. It was noted that this is being created through Farm Consolidation. 9. Owner: Roy G. Hart Location: NW 1 /4 -SE 1 /4, Section 12, T29N -R20W, Town of Hudson, 2 lots totaling 14.3 acres, original parcel, 14.5 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: The joint access must be constructed to County standards to the point where it divides for the separate lots. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve with conditions recommended by staff. Motion carried. 10. Owner: Walter Germain Location: NW 1 /4 -NW 1 /4, Section 23, T31N -R19W, Town of Somerset, 3 lots totaling 9.72 acres, original parcel, 140.5 acres. Staff Recommendation: Approval Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Jensen to approve. Motion Carried. 5 ATTACHMENT B MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS February 27, 2001 1. B & R Rolling Acres - Final Owner: Bill Stock Location: Section 17, Town of Richmond, 8 lots totaling 18.10 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: The County Highway Department and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified three days prior to construction beginning. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Luckey to approve with condition recommended by staff. Motion carried. 2. 3 Golfview Acres - Final Owner: Glenn and Karen Basel Location: Section 20 and 21, Town of Richmond, 39 lots plus 1 outlot totaling 89.60 acres. Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: 1) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of the construction bid are required for erosion control and road construction. A written estimate must accompany the bids; 2) A stormwater discharge permit must be obtained from the DNR; 3) No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees; a construction waiver may not be approved for the next phase of the plat until guarantees are approved; 4) The County Highway Department and the Land and Water Conservation Department must be notified 3 days prior to construction beginning. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Larson to approve with conditions recommended by staff. Motion carried. The Orchard - Preliminary Owner: Daniel and Karla Solberg Location: Section 9, Town of Troy, 32 lots totaling 96.01 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: 1) The revised Dedicated Roadway Easement Agreement must be completed by the Township and proper notification of the adjacent owner documented; 2) A stormwater discharge permit must be obtained from the DNR; 3) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of the construction bids are required for erosion control and road construction. A written estimate must accompany the financial guarantees; 4) No construction, including earth moving, is to take place until financial guarantees are submitted and approved by the Zoning Office; a construction waiver may be granted provided that financial guarantees are approved; 5) The County Highway Department and the Land and Water Department are to be notified three (3) days prior to construction beginning. Committee Action: Motion by Malick, second by Luckey to approve with conditions recommended by staff and the addition of the following conditions: 6) Staff to verify that the Town of Troy's green space requirement does not apply to this subdivision; 7) The joint access serving Lot 19 & Lot 20 must be constructed to County standards to the point where it divides for the separate lots. Motion carried. 0 v 4. Pine Valley Addition — Preliminary Owner: Earl and Mary Anderson Location: Section 6, Town of Richmond, 17 lots totaling 42.28 acres Staff Recommendation: Conditional Approval: 1) A stormwater discharge permit must be obtained from the DNR; 2) Financial guarantees equal to 120% of the construction bids are required for erosion control and road construction. A written estimate must accompany the financial guarantees; 3) No construction, including earth moving, is to take place until financial guarantees are submitted and approved by the Zoning Office; a construction waiver may be granted provided that financial guarantees are approved. 4) The County Highway Department and the Land and Water Department are to be notified three (3) days prior to construction beginning. Committee Action: Motion by Larson, second by Luckey to approve with conditions recommended by staff and with the following conditions added: 5) A note to be placed on the map indicating that Lot 12 may not access 170" Avenue, but must access on cul -de -sac road; 6) The Committee asked that the following language be placed on the preliminary and final plat: No owner or resident shall do anything which would interfere with or change the operation of the approved comprehensive water drainage and soil erosion plan for this Plat. This includes but is not limited to building upon, obstructing, altering, filling, or excavating or planting in any pond easements, water drainage ditches, water runways, water culverts, berms or grass seedings; 7) The following note is to be placed on deeds for the future lot buyers: Subject to notes, restrictions and any easements, covenants and right -of -ways of record including but not limited to those for drainage, water retention, ponding, and or utilities as shown on the plat of (Plat Name) recorded in Vol. Pg. St. Croix County, Wisconsin; 8) If developer chooses to create covenants, the following should be included:The following note is to be part of the Covenants for the plat: Declarant was required by St. Croix County to have an approved comprehensive water drainage and soil erosion plan for the subdivision. No owner or resident shall do anything which would interfere with or change the operation of this plan. This includes, but is not limited to, building upon, obstructing, altering, filling or excavating or planting in, any pond easements, water drainage ditches, water runways water culverts, berms or grass seedings. Information about the approved comprehensive water drainage and soil erosion prevention plan may be obtained from the Declarant. Motion carried. 7