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Home My WebLink About016-1053-70-000(3) S .110 SAROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN ZONING OFFICE N p r ■ rn~r. ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 1101 Carmichael Road Hudson, WI 54016-7710 (715) 386-4680 FAX (715) 386-4686 September 17, 2001 Lofty Acres, Inc. / Joe Draxler 1453 320' Street Glenwood City, WI 54013 Dear Mr. Draxler Enclosed please find the Land Use Permit for the new manure storage and related equipment on your property. The following conditions need to be followed: 1) Notify the Zoning Office prior to any construction of the manure storage facility. 2) Permit is valid for 2 years. Any construction shall be completed within 2 years of issuance of permit. 3) System to be constructed according to plans as designed. 4) Notify Zoning Office at completion of construction. 5) Secure building permit from township. 6) Construction must comply with all Federal guidelines. 7) A complete set of signed stamped as-built plans along with typed construction inspection notes be submitted to the Zoning Office at the completion of the project. If you have any questions, please contact our office. 7 nc rely, v~ 6 Rod Eslinger Zoning Specialist Cc: file •p O P4. O, 0 :e n = t P O o o y ~ C C r« y m CD CL o to n 3 o _ o m (D n CL o y y y y x c n 0 O` C dip CD Ci) CL O a. CO) y O -k 0 CL CL - O 3 y CO) n d~ vs 1 ~ + r.L A tc v• O EMERGENCYACTION PLAN FOR LOFTYACRE INC. This plan is in place in case of an accidental spill or breach of manure storage facilities at our dairy located in Section 24 of Glenwood Township, St. Croix County. The following is a list of phone numbers and agency personnel that would immediately be notified of any spill or breach of manure storage facilities. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Baldwin Office 715-684-2914 Eunice Post Pete Skorseth Regional Office, Black River Falls 715-284-1450 Jeannie Calhoun Duane Popple United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Services 715-684-2874 Dave Sanders Bob Heise Lofty Acres has at its disposal an array of equipment including payloaders and skid steers on site that could be effectively used to contain any manure from reaching surface water. The facility functions around the clock and therefore personnel are on site twenty- four hours per day. The owner and two of his sons who work on the dairy also live in homes contiguous to the dairy to mobilize manpower and equipment in an effective manner. We also have on site a large amount of kiln dried shavings that could be used to act as a sponge for any spilled anure. L"'d' Joe Draxler, President s • ' 1960 8' Ave. i Suite 141 St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department Baldwin W154002 Phone: 715-684-2874 Fax. 715-684-2666 September 7, 2001 Mr. Steve Fisher St. Croix County Zoning Director 1101 Carmichael Road Hudson, Wl 54016 Re: Manure Storage Lofty Acres, Inc./Joe Draxler ~I Dear Steve: The St. Croix County Land & Water Conservation Department has reviewed the design for manure storage for Joe Draxler, located in the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec 24, T30N-R15W, Glenwood Township, St. Croix County. The St. Croix County Land & Water Conservation Department finds that the design meets the necessary standards and specifications with the following concerns: 1) A complete set of signed stamped as-built plans along with typed construction inspection notes be submitted to the zoning office at the completion of the project. Therefore, the St. Croix County Land & Water Conservation Department recommends to the St. Croix County Zoning Department that these concerns be considered when issuing a land use permit for Lofty Acres, Inc./Joe Dmxler. Respectfully, David Sander Land Specialist Cc: Joe Draxler 0 SAROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN ZONING OFFICE N N N N N N N N ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER rK J 1101 Carmichael Road Hudson, WI 54016-7710 - 715 386-4680 Fax 715 386-4686 August 8, 2000 File Ref: 23-00 Lofty Acres, Inc./ Joe Draxler 1453 320`h Street Glenwood City, WI 54013 Re: Board of Adjustment Decision Dear Applicant: The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment has reviewed your request for a special exception permit to exceed the number of animal units per acre and has approved your I~ request 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/enclosure St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Dept. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN Case: 23-00 Complete Application Received: May 22,2000 Hearing Notice Publication: Weeks of June 5 and 12, 2000 Hearing Date: June 22, 2000 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 finds the following facts: 1. The applicant is Lofty Acres, Inc./ Joe Draxler whose address is 1453 3201h St., Glenwood City, WI. 2. The applicant filed with the Zoning Office an application for a special exception permit to exceed the number of animal units per acre in the Agricultural District to expand the existing herd from 387 to 570 dairy cattle kept onsite. 3. The property is located in the SW of the NW of Section 24, T30N-R15W, Town of Glenwood. 4. The Board believes the design to be adequate to meet the requirements for this application. 5. The applicant is working with the Zoning Office and the Land and Water Conservation Department on this project. 6. The Board found that the applicant has worked with all appropriate agencies to secure proper permits for the proposed project and these agencies have no objection to the project. 7. The Board of Adjustment found that this special exception application conforms with the requirements for granting a special exception under Section 17.14(6)(o). 8. 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 exceed the number of animal units per acre based on the following findings: 1. The request is compatible with the surrounding land use. 2. The Land and Water Conservation Department has approved, and conditions of the Department have been met. 3. The community expressed positive comments on the existing business. 4. The Town of Glenwood has approved the request. 5. The spirit and intent of the ordinance will be met. With the following conditions: 1. Groundwater monitoring wells are not required at this time, but will be required in the future if groundwater contamination is suspected. A water test, by a certified lab, is required to establish a baseline for groundwater monitoring. 2. The maximum number of dairy cattle to be kept on site is 570. 3. The applicant shall submit an emergency action plan for the manure storage facilities to the Zoning Office prior to commencing site preparation. 4. The 590 Nutrient Management plan shall be written as a no net increase of nitrogen or phosphorus over the crop rotation prior to populating the site with animals. County shall review the 590 Nutrient Management Plan and conservation plan annually. 6. The County shall review the manure handling system annually to insure that the system conforms to or exceeds the industry standards. ry 7. The applicant shall establish buffer strips at the agreed upon widths and locations as defined within the 590 Nutrient Management Plan. 8. The applicant shall submit soil samples (one sample per five-acres) within two years of the issuance of the special exception permit to the Zoning Office, in compliance with the requirements of the 590 Nutrient Management Standard. 9. The applicant shall notify the St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department of pumping of storage facilities. 10. Winter spreading of nutrients to be limited to no more that 30 days on approved sites. 11. All engineering of Wieser Pre-cast Concrete Pan-L Bilt Manure Facility be submitted for review by the Land and Water Conservation Department prior to commencing site preparation. 12. No net increase of storm-water run-off based on the 25-year, 24-hour storm event from pre- existing dairy expansions. 13. Prior to site preparation, the applicant shall submit an environmental bond/insurance policy in an amount of 2.2 cents per gallon of storage for pumping, hauling, spreading of manure from the manure storage facilities, including all reception pits, transfer systems and storage facilities in the event that Lofty Acres, Inc./ Joe Draxler refuses to maintain facilities or goes out of business prior to commencing site preparation. 14. Any minor change or addition to the project, including but not limited to design of the facility, shall require review and approval by the Zoning Administrator and the Land and Water Conservation Department prior to making the change or addition. Any major change or addition to the originally approved plan will have to go through the special exception approval process. 15. These conditions may be amended or additional conditions may be added if unanticipated conditions arise that would affect the health and/or safety of citizens or degrade the natural resources of St. Croix County. Conditions will not be amended or added without notice to the applicant and an opportunity for a hearing. 16. Best Management Practices (erosion control practices) shall be installed prior to site preparation. Best Management Practices are to be maintained by the applicant. The following vote was taken to approve: King, yes; Rose, yes; Golz, yes; Peterson, yes; Chairperson Speer, yes. 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(l 0), 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, 2 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: C irp rson Attest Dated: 08/09/00 Zoning Director Filed: 08/09/00 I 3