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Home My WebLink About016-1047-60-000 { P-CROIX COUNTY S WISCONSIN r' , ZONING OFFICE N N N r ■ r~~~r ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 1101 Carmichael Road Hudson, WI 54016-7710 y..-- (715) 386-4680 FAX (715) 386-4686 October 30, 2001 File Ref 4-01 Mark Holm American Tower Corporation 11600 96th Avenue North Maple Grove, MN 55369 Re: Board of Adjustment Decision Dear Mr. Holm: The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment has reviewed your request for a special exception permit to locate a telecommunications tower in an Ag/Residential District and has approved this application with conditions. The enclosed document is the formal decision regarding your application. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate in contacting me. Sincerely, Steve Fisher Zoning Director dz Enclosure cc: Jody Smith, Clerk - Town of Glenwood w/ enclosures Thomas and Linda Weber w/enclosures FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN Case: 4-01 Complete Application Received: February 15, 2001 Hearing Notice Publication: Weeks of July 9 and 16, 2001 Weeks of September 10 and 17, 2001 Hearing Date: July 26 and September 27, 2001 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Having heard all the testimony, considered the entire record herein, and conducted an on-site inspection, the Board fords the following facts: 1. The applicant is American Tower Corporation, whose address is 11600 96th Avneue North, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369. 2. The owners of the property are Thomas and Linda Weber, 1408 300th Street, Glenwood City, WI 54013. 3. The applicant filed with the Zoning Office an application for a special exception request to locate a telecommunications tower in the Ag/Residential District pursuant to Section 17.85(2) of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. 4. The property is located in the NW'/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 21, T30N-R15W, Town of Glenwood, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. 5. The Board of Adjustment found that this special exception application conforms with the requirements for granting a special exception under Section 17.85(2). The Board of Adjustment found that the spirit and intent of the ordinance will be met by granting this special exception permit. DECISION On the basis of the above Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and the record herein, the Board approved the applicant's request for a special exception permit to locate a telecommunications tower in the Ag/Residential District and has been approved based on the following findings: 1. The Town of Glenwood approves of the request. 2. The information requested by the Board has been satisfied. 3. The tower provides for co-location opportunities for an additional four carriers. 4. The county tower consultant, Jeff Nelson, recommends approval of the request. 5. There was no opposition to the request. 6. The tower will provide a public service to the area. 7. The spirit and intent of the ordinance will be met by granting this request. With the following conditions: 1. A building permit must be obtained from the Town of Glenwood prior to construction. 2. The Wireless Communication Service Facility (WCSF) shall be constructed as a 300-foot lattice tower and the plans shall be reviewed by the County's tower consultant. Applicant to follow all written stipulations noted in their application. 3. The Zoning Office is to be notified at the start and the finish of the project. 4. Project to meet all requirements of the Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance No. 440 (97). 5. All FAA and FCC approvals/ permits are to be obtained. It has been the Board of Adjustments policy to postpone any decision on a telecommunications tower application until FCC approval is secured (consistent with 17.83 (7)). 6. Applicant to agree to allow collocation of competitors on the WCSF at market rate consistent with 17.86 (3). 7. The color of the WCSF (including all accessories on the tower) shall be painted and maintained sky blue or eggshell white as directed by the Board of Adjustment (17.86 (6). Color to be reviewed and approved by the St. Croix County Zoning Administrator. 8. The WCSF must be removed, and site restored within 12 months of cessation of the WCSF or use (consistent with 17.83 (6)). Applicant to submit an annual report (due January 1 st of each year) stating location/occupants operational information (ie...is the WCSF still in use). 9. Applicant to submit a detailed screening plan consistent with 17.86 (4), of the Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance, to be reviewed at the public hearing and approved by the Board of Adjustment. 10. Applicant to submit proof, with scaled site plan and setback distances noted that they comply with Setbacks and Separation requirements noted in 17.86 (2). 11. Any change to the above conditions shall require a new public hearing. 12. Failure to comply with the above conditions shall result in revocation of the Special Exception Permit. 13. The applicant shall have one (1) year from the issuance of the Special Exception permit to finish the project. Failure to start the project in this timeframe shall result in the expiration of this Special Exception permit. If the Special Exception permit expires, the applicant will be required to secure a new Special Exception permit before starting or completing construction on the project. The following vote was taken to approve: Rose, yes; King, yes; Golz, yes; Peterson, yes; Chairperson Speer, yes. Motion carried. APPEAL RIGHTS Any person aggrieved by this decision may file an appeal in St. Croix County circuit court within 30 days after the filing date shown below, pursuant to sec. 59.694(10), Wisconsin Statutes. St. Croix County assumes no responsibility for action taken in reliance on this decision prior to the expiration of the appeal period. St. Croix County does not certify that the identity of all persons legally entitled to notice of the Board of Adjustment proceedings, which resulted in this decision, was provided to the County. If an appeal is taken of this decision, it is the responsibility of the appellant to submit at his/her expense a transcript of the Board of Adjustment proceedings to the circuit court, which is available from Northwestern Court Reporters, Hudson, Wisconsin. It is the responsibility of the Board of Adjustment to submit its record (file) of this matter to the circuit court. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Signed: Chairper Dated: 10/30/01 Attest: Filed: 10/30/01 omng Directo 2 Parcel 016-1047-60-000 03/20/2013 03:45 PM PAGE 1 OF 1 Alt. Parcel 21.30.15.345 016 - TOWN OF GLENWOOD Current ❑X ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN Creation Date Historical Date Map # Sales Area Application # Permit # Permit Type # of Units 00 0 Tax Address: Owner(s): O = Current Owner, C = Current Co-Owner 0 - WEBER, THOMAS W THOMAS W WEBER PO BOX 436 GLENWOOD CITY WI 54013 Districts: SC = School SP = Special Property Address(es): Primary Type Dist # Description SC 2198 SCH DIST GLENWOOD CITY SP 1700 WITC Legal Description: Acres: 39.500 Plat: N/A-NOT AVAILABLE SEC 21 T30N R 15W 39.5A NW SE EXC STRIP Block/Condo Bldg: 2 RODS WIDE OFF N SIDE FOR ROAD Tract(s): (Sec-Twn-Rng 401/4 1601/4) 21-30N-15W Notes: Parcel History: Date Doc # Vol/Page Type 07/26/2007 856296 QC 01/30/2002 669738 1825/626 LEASE 07/23/1997 982/283 LC 07/23/1997 730/605 more... 2012 SUMMARY Bill Fair Market Value: Assessed with: 218921 Use Value Assessment Valuations: Last Changed: 05/01/2012 Description Class Acres Land Improve Total State Reason AGRICULTURAL G4 8.000 1,300 0 1,300 NO 02 UNDEVELOPED G5 11.500 14,400 0 14,400 NO AGRICULTURAL FOREST G5M 20.000 24,000 0 24,000 NO Totals for 2012: General Property 39.500 39,700 0 39,700 Woodland 0.000 0 0 Totals for 2011: General Property 39.500 39,400 0 39,400 Woodland 0.000 0 0 Lottery Claim Count: 0 Certification Date: Batch Specials: User Special Code Category Amount Special Assessments Special Charges Delinquent Charges Total 0.00 0.00 0.00