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Home My WebLink About038-1116-95-200 (2) ST CROIX COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING July 16, 2012 File#: LU87529 Leroy & Jane Meyer 1372 Awatukee Trail Hudson, WI 54016 Re: Land Use Permit for filling & grading <10,000 sq. ft. within 300' of Code Administra navigable water OHWM (Apple River) 715-386-4680 Parcel #29.31.18.488L2, 1959A Cty. Rd. C, Town of Star Prairie Land Information & Dear Mr. & Mrs. Meyer: Planning 715-386-4674 This letter confirms zoning approval according to plans submitted on June 20, 2012 for the following activities that require a land use permit: Real Prope 715-3 677 To fill and grade <10,000 sq. ft. within 300 ft. of the Ordinary High Water Mark Re ding (OHWM) of the Apple River in the Shoreland District pursuant to Section17.29.(2)(c) -386-4675 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. According to the plans you submitted, the proposed filling and grading will be necessary to construct a principal structure with attached garage, a three-bedroom sized Private On-site Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS), and a driveway access from Cty. Rd. C. The land disturbance will be on slopes <12% and will exceed the 2,000 sq. ft. allowable without a land use permit. The proposed building site received approval of a waiver to allow construction with a 50' road setback. Staff finds that the proposed activities meet the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance and Shoreland District based on the following findings: 1. The property is located on lot 4 of a Certified Survey Map recorded in Vol. 19, Page 4912 at 1959A Cty. Rd. C, is zoned Ag/Residential, and is located in the Shoreland District of the Apple River; 2. The proposed house and 4000 sq. ft. of land disturbance will be within 300' of the river OHWM, but construction is outside of the 75' setback and will meet required side and rear yard setbacks from property lines; 3. The proposed house is intended for use as the principal structure on the property and may not exceed the maximum height allowed in Section 17.13.(3) of the ordinance; 4. The applicant's plan includes an erosion control and storm water management plan featuring a 50' x 90' rain garden area to assimilate runoff from approximately 3500 sq. ft. of impervious surfaces. With conditions to install appropriate sediment control measures e.g. silt fence or sediment "logs" below the construction area, to maintain erosion control measures until self-sustaining permanent vegetation is ST. CRolx COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 1 101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON, W1 54016 71X386-4686 FAx PZ@CO. SAINT-CROIX. W1. US W W W.CO. SAI NT-C R OIX. W I. US e e a is ur a areas, to prohibit a use o p osp or u intain a lawn, to implement the storm water management plan, and record a maintenance and onitoring agreement against the property for the runoff infiltration device(s), negative impacts to water ality of the pond will be minimized; 5. A co tional POWTS will provide wastewater treatment for the proposed dwelling; 6. Th n of Star Prairie building inspector will review the submitted plans and land use permit prior to iss of a building permit for the town; 7. Stev son, Land & Water Conservation Dept., reviewed the land use permit application and visited the sit He commented that: A 35-foot vegetative buffer must be maintained along the Apple River reline, except for a 35-foot wide access corridor (for docks, boathouse, etc.). The propos rain garden must be above the 100 year flood elevation. Native plantings must be specifi . A soil evaluation already completed for the septic system provides the necessary do entation of 5-ft. separation to limiting factors in the area for runoff infiltration; 8 he Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Shoreland Specialist, Mike Wenholz, had no comment as long as the plans for stormwater and erosion control were implemented; 9. If constructed as proposed, this project will meet the spirit and intent of the Recreational Residential Shoreland District. With conditions for installation of erosion prevention, sediment control, and long- term stormwater management devices, it will not degrade the water quality or scenic value of the wetland, nor will it negatively affect the public health, safety and welfare of County residents. This Ian , se permit approval is for filling and grading <10,000 sq. ft. within 300' of the OHWM, as indicated in the pla submitted, and as provided in the conditions below: 1. or to commencing construction, the applicants and/or their agent shall obtain any other permits quired, including but not limited to a building permit from the Town of Star Prairie; 2. for to commencing construction, the applicants and/or their agent shall contact the Zoning ministrator and schedule an on-site meeting to review construction schedule and verify allation of erosion and sediment control measures as indicated in the approved plans. The list ecies for native plantings shall be submitted for review and approval. 3. Se nt and erosion control measures must be maintained until all disturbed areas are fully stab d. No phosphorous fertilizers shall be used on the disturbed areas of the site, unless a soil test irms that phosphorous is needed to establish permanent vegetative cover and must be limit areas that do not drain directly into surface waters. 4. Th ished principal structure shall not exceed the maximum roof height allowed in 17.13(3), will re in outside the 75' setback from the OHWM, and will meet the side yard setbacks required in (1)(c); 5. he stormwater management plan must be implemented as part of the project with runoff infiltration vices (rain garden or equal capacity) installed above the 100 year flood elevation as required by 1002. The applicant shall record an affidavit on the deed to the property that provides for long- t m operation and maintenance of the approved infiltration device(s). ST:CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 1 101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON, W1 54016 715386-4686 FAX PZPCO. SAINT-CROIX. WI. US W W W. C O.SAI NT-C ROIX. W I . U S 6. 'thin 30 days of substantially completing the proposed house construction, the applicant shall bmit to the Zoning Administrator certification from the contractor(s) that the construction has been ne in compliance with the approved plans. Photos of completed stormwater management st res must be submitted upon completion. 7. All ies approved as part of this land use permit shall commence within one year from the date of al and be substantially completed within two years, after which time the permit expires. Pri xpiration, the applicant may request extensions of up to six months from the Zoning Adm trator. The total time granted for extensions shall not exceed one year. This appro does not allow for any additional construction, grading, filling, or clearing of vegetation b and the limits of this request. Any remaining site work above and beyond what is identified as rt of this land use permit application shall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning inistrator. It is yo sponsibility to ensure compliance with any other local, state, or federal rules or regulations that appl o this property. Your information will remain on file in the St. Croix County Planning and Zoning D artment as a matter of public record b. lease feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. ncerely, h amela nn Zoning S cialist as Zoning Administrator Enc: nd Use Permit #LU87529 ormwater Mgt. Plan Affidavit form Cc: wn of Star Prairie Building Inspector ve Olson, St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department Wenholz, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Jo Schmitt, contractor ST.CRO/X COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 110 1 CARM/CHAEL ROAD, HUDSON, W/ 54016 715386,4686 FAX PZ@CO. SAINT-CRO/X. W/. US W W W. CO. SAI NT-C R OIX. W I. US Q C o Cl) F-P * P41. C m O a ~i C 41 0 CD MEMEN ° CL o CD = CD n y y ~D 'aaaa via Z 0 -h rMIL (D CD CD 0 Mal Z. 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