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Home My WebLink About040-1147-95-000(2) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION Request of Steve and Monica Weekes ) for a special exception use, Article ) 3.12 GG, Lift, ST. CROIX COUNTY ZONING) A-07-86 ORDINANCE. Location: Lot 14, Gov't. ) March 25, 1986 Lot 3, Section 13, T28N-R20W, Town of ) Troy. ) The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment conducted a public hearing on March 25, 1986 to consider the request of Steve and Monica Weekes for a special exception use, Article 3.12 GG, Lift, ST. CROIX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE. The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment conducted an on site inspection of the site in question. After inspection, the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment entered an executive session to discuss the request. After returning to open session, the following decision was rendered: Motion by Supervisor Stephens to approve the lift as it will cause less erosion than any type stairway or path. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Motion carried. Vote to approve: Kelly, yes; Meinke, yes; Stephens, yes. All variances approved must be acted on or constructed within one (1) year from date of approval or they shall be null and void. e2~ &4L,4~: Vernon Kelly, Secretary St. Croix County Board of Adjustment VK:HB:mj Steve and Monica Weekes Town Clerk Jake Vander Voort Steve Johnson Dick Thompson BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING AND HEARINGS March 25, 1986 Meeting called to order by Chairman Stephens at 9:00 A.M. in the County Board Room, Courthouse, Hudson. All members present. Minutes of the January meeting and hearing approved. Old Business: Air Communications of Wisconsin requested to improve the stability of their tower in Troy Township. Motion by Supervisor Kelly to approve the request. Seconded by Supervisor Meinke. Motion carried. Discussion on steno-typist or court reporter at controversial hearings. Motion by Supervisor Stephens that Finance Committee hire a steno-typist or court reporter for Board of Adjustment hearings. This will save holding addition- al hearings requested by the courts. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Motion carried. Hearing called to order by Chairman Stephens at 9:30 A.M. Chairman Stephens set the guidelines for the hearings. Zoning Administrator read the notice of the hearings as published in the local newspapers: 1. ARTICLE: 2.6 A(4), Two separate houses on one lot APPELLANT: Jeffrey A. Carlson LOCATION: Gov't. Lots 3 & 4, Section 23, T30N-Rl9W, Town of St. Joseph 2. ARTICLE: 3.12 5.12, Filling and Grading (Rip Rap) APPELLANT: Richard Carlson LOCATION: NE4 of the NEk of Section 24, T28N-R20W, Town of Troy 3. ARTICLE: 3.4 B, Filling and Grading (Rip Rap) APPELLANT: Roy A. Purvis LOCATION: NW4 of the NE4 of Section 26, T30N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph 4. ARTICLE: 3.4 B, Filling and Grading (Rip Rap) APPELLANT Gary Richmond/Trout Unlimited LOCATION: SWk of the SE4 of Section 2, T28N-Rl9W, Town of Kinnickinnic 5. ARTICLE: 3.4 B, Filling and Grading (Rip Rap) APPELLANT: Marie Rude/ Trout Unlimited LOCATION: SEk of the NE4 of Section 18, T29N-R19W, Town of Hudson 6. ARTICLE: 8.4 B (3)(b)_, Setback from a County Road APPELLANT: Kenneth 0. Hinz, Jr. LOCATION: SW4 of the NE4 of Section 36, T28N-Rl8W, Town of Kinnickinnic 7. ARTICLE: 3.12 GG, Lift APPELLANTS: Steve and Monica Weekes LOCATION: Lot 14, Gov't. Lot 3, Section 13, T28N-R20W, Town of Troy 8. ARTICLE: 8.4 F(c), Driveway Separation APPELLANT: Thomas C. Kromer LOCATION: NA of the SE4 of Section 4, T28N-R19W, Town of Troy 9. ARTICLE: 2.6 F 6, Dog Kennel and 2.6 F(13), Limited Sale of Pet Supplies APPELLANTS: James J. and Peggy L. Thomas LOCATION: E4 of the SEk of the SWk of Section 24, T30N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph 10. ARTICLE: 2.6 F(1), Duplex APPELLANT: John F. Schmitt LOCATION: SWk of the NA of Section 30, T30N-Rl9W, Town of St. Joseph w (2) 11. ARTICLE 2.6 F(6), Dog Kennel APPELLANTS: Don and Julia Boumeester LOCATION: SWk of the NWZ of Section 24, T30N-R2OW, Town of St. Joseph 12. ARTICLE: 2.4 F(4), Limited Commercial Activities (Lime Sludge Storage Facility) APPELLANT: John T. Schottler LOCATION: NWZ of the SW4 of Section 32, T30N-R19W, Town of St. Joseph Attorney Tom Bell presented the request of Jeffrey Carlson to construct a second residence on a single parcel. Questions by board members. Chairman Stephens read message from R. Lindholm having no objections. Mr. Ray Brown, Town Chairman, feels that this would set a precedent by having two house on one lot. He objects to the request. Attorney Bell rebutted the remarks of Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown also rebutted the remarks of Mr. Bell. Mr. Roy Purvis presented his request to place rip rap in Bass Lake to preserve the shoreline of his property. Zoning Administrator read letter from D.N.R. on property. Mr. Charles Goosen, Trout Unlimited, presented the request of Gary Richmond to rip rap a portion of the bank on the Kinnickinnic River, Town of Kinnickinnic. Mr. Charles Goosen, Trout Unlimited, presented the request of Mrs. Marie Rude to rip rap a portion of the bank on the Willow River in the Town of Hudson. Permits have not been issued by D.N.R. Mr. Kenneth Hinz presented his request to construct a 30 X 72 foot pole shed 86 feet from a town road. The structure would be approximately 25 feet from his drainfield. Mrs. Monica Weekes presented their request to construct a lift on their property located on the St. Croix River. Mr. Steve Johnson, MN-WI Boundary Area Com- mission, has no objections to the lift. Zoning Administrator read letter from D.N.R and Robert Ahrens, adjoining landowner, having no objections. Mr. James Rusch presented the request of Thomas Kromer to construct a drive- way 128 feet west of an adjoining driveway on Tower Road. Mr. Rusch stated that the town board has no objections. 1 Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas presented their request to have a dog kennel and sell limited commercial supplies on their property. Township and adjoining landowners have no objections. Mr. John Schottler has no objections. Mr. John Schmitt presented his request ftr a duplex on a parcel of land he owns in the Town of St. Joseph. Mr. Donovan Schmitt has no objections to the request. Mr. Ben George has no objections to the request. Town Board has no objections. Zoning Administrator read letter from David Olson objecting to the duplex. Mr. Gary Benaszeske objected to the duplex. Mr. John Schottler has no objec- tions and stated there is a duplex less than a mile away. Mr. John Schmitt stated that this would be a single family dwelling when he got married. Mr. John Schottler presented his request for a lime sludge storage facility on his property in the Town of St. Joseph. The storage will be from two to five years. Michael Granger stated that the lime does not get hard and materials are being used in Minnesota as well as Wisconsin. Town Board Chairman Brown has no objections to the storage. Chairman Stephens read a letter from D.N.R. Mr. Bill Anderson, Bass Lake Cheese Factory, objects to the storage and feels that this should be held over until April when the test results should be back. Chairman Brown stated that the sludge will not be coming over as the roads are now posted. Mr. Donovan Schmitt wants to know the soils types in the area. Mr. Richard Carlson did not appear before the Board of Adjustment, so his re- quest was denied. After inspecting the properties of those requesting hearings, the Board arrived with the following decisions: (3) 1. Jeffrey Carlson: Motion by Supervisor Stephens to deny; the request as the present house poses no problem for livibility. Another house could be built only if the present house is removed. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Motion carried. Vote to deny: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes. 2. Roy Purvis: Motion by Supervisor Meinke to approve the request for rip rap. The rip rap can extend as far as the stumps, approximately eight feet into the water. He shall have permits from D.N.R. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Motion carried. Vote to approve: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes. 3. Gary Richmond: Motion by Supervisor Kelly to approve the rip rap. He shall have approval from D.N.R., and Zoning Administrator to be notified upon completion. Seconded by Supervisor Meinke. Motion carried. Vote to approve: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes. 4. Marie Rude: Motion by Supervisor Kelly to approve the rip rap. Approval from D.N.R. is required, and Zoning Administrator to be notified upon comple- tion. Seconded by Supervisor Meinke. Motion carried. Vote to approve: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes. 5. Kenneth Hinz: Motion by Supervisor Kelly to grant the setback of 100-102 feet from the centerline of a town road, as a building can be adequately con- structed in this area. Seconded by Supervisor Stephens. Motion carried. Vote to approve as amended: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes. 6. Steven and Monica Weekes: Motion by Supervisor Stephens to approve the lift as it will cause less erosion than any type stairway or path. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Motion carried. Vote to approve: Kelly, yes; Meinke, yes; Stephens, yes. 7. Thomas Kromer: Motion by Supervisor Meinke to approve the 128 foot driveway separation, with a 20 foot level approach to town road, and trees to the east of the lot along the road be removed. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Motion carried. Vote to approve as amended: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes. 8. James and Peggy Thomas: Motion by Supervisor Meinke to approve the request for a dog kennel and limited sale of pet supplies, as there are no objections and it does not cause any problems. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Motion carried. Vote to approve: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes. 9. John Schmitt: Motion by Supervisor Meinke to deny the request to construct a duplex in the Ag-Residential District as the area now has singel family residences. Seconded by Supervisor Stephens. Motion carried. Vote to deny: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes. 10. John Schottler: Motion by Supervisor Kelly to deny the request for lime sludge storage on his property, and refer this to the District Attorney for appropriate action for removal of lime sludge from his property. Seconded by Supervisor Meinke. Motion carried. Vote to deny: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes. 11. Richard Carlson: Motion by Supervisor Stephens to deny the request of Richard Carlson to rip rap his property on the St. Croix River as he or his agent did not appear at the hearing. Any rip rap materials on his property shall be removed immediately. Seconded by Supervisor Kelly. Motion carried. Vote to deny: Kelly, yes; Stephens, yes; Meinke, yes. The next Board of Adjustment hearings will be April 22, 1986 at 9:00 A.M. Motion by Supervisor Kelly that Zoning Administrator inform L & G Rehbein, Inc. that there shall be no lime sludge transported to St. Croix County until all tests have been completed for heavy metals or hazardous materials. Seconded by Supervisor Meinke. Motion carried. Motion by Supervisor Kelly to adjourn. Seconded by Supervisor Meinke. Motion carried. Hearing adjourned at 3:30 P.M. Vernon Kelly, Secret ry VK:HB:mj ~.f ffl ~a r X T 1 s T4 r A t s • P ~i 01 ~ -~'..r - $ - ~ day - - _ ` ~