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Home My WebLink About020-1033-10-000 (3) • ST. CROIX COUNTY WISCONSIN - ZONING OFFICE ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 1101 Carmichael Road Hudson, WI 54016-7710 (715) 386-4680 • Fax (715) 386-4686 September 6,2002 Kampa/Danks Studio Attn:Douglas Danks 3306 Fifth St.NE Minneapolis,MN 55418 RE: Remodeling project Dear Mr.Danks: I have reviewed the architectural plans you submitted for the Rebecca and Jay Kolls'residence located at 970 Priester Lane in the Town of Hudson. The plans reveal that your clients(Kolb)are proposing to completely renovate the interior of the existing residence,add a wood deck,extend a roof over the entryway of the front stoop,and lower the grades around the structure. Since this property is located in a shoreland area,it is subject to the shoreland regulations. On September 3,2002,staff viewed the residence and inspected the grounds. As indicated on the map of survey dated August 22,2002,this structure is located 43 feet from the ordinary high water mark(OHWM) of the Willow River.The original architectural plans revealed that the structure was designed as a three- bedroom house. The new plans show that the number of bedrooms will remain at three. Project Approvals • The following architectural plans are found to be in compliance with the provisions of the Shoreland Ordinance as submitted. 1. The complete renovation of the structure's interior. 2. Expansion of the kitchen and dining rooms within the existing structure's footprint 3. Re-roofing(ordinary maintenance), 4. New siding(ordinary maintenance), 5. Demolition of the existing 3-season porch on the main level Additional information required: • Additional information is required by the Zoning Office to ascertain whether an administrative or Board of Adjustment approval is needed for the grading that is proposed on the west side of the structure to install a window for a bedroom on the lower level: 1. Please submit a detailed grading,vegetative management and erosion control plan for this area for staff to review. Standards for filling,grading and clearing of vegetation are outlined in the Shoreland Ordinance. Project denials: The addition of the 8-foot by 16-foot wood deck on the main level of the north side of the structure (facing the river)and the entry expansion(facing toward the south)that extends beyond the existing cement stoop are expansion of the existing footprint. Any expansion of the existing residence would increase the nonconformity of the structure. Therefore,in order to expand the structure your client would need to request a variance from the St.Croix County Board of Adjustment. I have included a variance application for your review. Clearly, ordinary maintenance is allowed on nonconforming structures in the Shoreland District. Property owners do have the ability to maintain their existing non-conforming structures. However, all "new" construction(expansions of structures)in the Shoreland District is subject to the standards identified in the St.Croix County Zoning Ordinance. Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System(POWTS) Staff understands that the existing private onsite wastewater treatment system(POWTS) will be replaced with a new POWTS as part of this proposal. Please be advised that the Zoning Office administers the sanitary program for the entire unincorporated area of St. Croix County. Your licensed plumber must submit the sanitary application to the Zoning Office for review and approval. Your information will remain on file in the Zoning Office.Please contact Jeff Johnson,Town Chair,or Brian Wert,Town Building Inspector,to obtain any approvals from the town that may be necessary for the project. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, &I i Rod Eslinger Zoning Specialist Enc. Variance application Cc: Brian Wert,Building inspector Al Hines,Contractor/Builder Kampa/ Danks Studio 33M Fifth St.Northeast RECEIVED Minneapolis,MN 55418 Tel 612.781.7631 Fax 612.781.7783 ra 2 6 2002 ST CRO�x COUNTY 22 August 2002 BONING OFFICE Town of Hudson Board of Adjustment Zoning Committee 980 County Road A Hudson,WI 54016 Members of the Zoning Committee, At the request of Rebecca and Jay Kolls,and as their architect for the renovation of their 970 Priester Lane property, I am enclosing the following documents with their application for a variance to the Zoning Code. The variance being sought would allow the following constructions to occur within the 75'setback required from the ordinary high water mark of the Willow River: 1. Demolition of the existing 3-Season Porch on the Main Level of the north side of the structure(facing the river). 2. Construction of an addition on the Main Level of the north side of the structure(facing the river)allowing for the expansion of the existing Dining Room into a portion of what was previously the 3- Season Porch.The addition would require post supports with foundations on the Lower Level walkout basement of the house, but no additional expansion of the house's footprint on the Lower Level would be required. 3. Construction of a wood deck on the Main Level of the north side of the structure(facing the river)above and maintaining the existing grade. 4. Construction of additions to the Kitchen and Entry on the Main Level of the south side of the structure allowing for the expansion of the existing Kitchen and Entry. The additions would occur over the foundation and footings of what is currently an existing exterior stoop. The modest expansions of the Dining Room and Kitchen are needed to make the currently substandard sizes of the existing rooms usable for the clients. The wood deck construction would create the only outdoor space convenient to the major entertaining and living spaces on the Main Level of the house from which to view and enjoy the river. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerel ;:� Danks ampa/Danks Studio Enclosures: 3 Copies Drawing A0.1 to scale with reduced A0.1 for distribution f v � RECEIVED V AUG 2 3 2002 Request# - Town of Hudson Board of Adjustment Request For Hearing Application _Appeal of Administrative Decisions ✓Variance to Zoning Code Land Owner Agent/Representative Name: At. Nua�S Goy.S'[ t�'r1p�•1 Address: �. City: Phone: !!%. 4�1 • AQa 1. a of�Rlt 7 sett • 5�b0• . Legal description of Property: 5GE A't'CAI�O Town of Hudson computer# 020 ire# q10 Lot size:.,,..3'11 B. z-%X& ft-, or I.Ali acres. Zoned: � Requested action from the Board of Adjustment,be specific and complete: To Appeal a Decision by the Town Board or Zoning Aerator,provide written information that could be entered as a finding of fact for the board of Adjustment in it's consideration to overturn an integxft Lion or decision or action of the Town Board or Zoning fir. To Request a Variance:Provide written information that could be entered as a finding of fact and that addresses the noted items below for the Board of Adjustment in it's consideration of granting a variance. NOTE:The Board of Adjustment must find that all 3 criteria are present and proper in order to grant a variance. 1)Unnecessary Hardship: (a)ln the absence of the requested variance,and owner can make no feasible use of the property as a whole or conformance is burdensome. (b)The hardship must be peculiar to this parcel,unique to this parcel. (c)Loss of profit or financial hardship is not grounds for a variance. Self-imposed hardships from reductions in size,easenmV,deed restrictions,and improvements are not grounds for a variance. 2)Unique Physical Characteristics of the Property: Not the desires or conditions personal to the requester. 3)Protection of the Public Interest: The public interest must neither be harmed nor the purpose of the ordinance undermined This inchraes the public at large not the nearby property owners. Required Attachment:A detailed plat and/or site map showing sufficient information for Board of Adjustment independent site familiarization and fact finding pertinent to this application.By filing this application,the Owner grants the Board or persons acting on its behalf reasonable access to the property referenced in this application. Si Date: °� a SEP-05-02 10 :43 AM KAMPAiDANKS STUDIO 6127817783 P. 01 Kampa/ Danks Studio 3306 Fifth St.Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55416 Tel 612.761.7691 Fax 612.761.7793 TRANSMITTAL To: Rod Eslinger,St,Croix County Zoning From: Doug Danks Date: 5 September 02 Project; Kolls Residence Addition and Remodeling Re: Se Aic System 0 970 Priester Lane Via: X l Facsimile Pages: 1 Number: 715.386.4686 Overnight Carrier: Mail Courier Hand Deliver Comments: Rod, The Kolls have had the existing septic system for their residence at 970 Priester Lane Inspected by both a licensed plumber and septic system installer. Because the construction and condition of the existing septic system cannot be accurately determined,the Kolls are planning to have a new septic system designed and Installed as part of the remodeling construction on their residence. It is my understanding from conversations with the Kolls and Al Hines,the general contractor for their project,that the new septic system will be excavated for and Installed toward the and of the construction to avoid having equipment traffic moving over the tank or drain field. The design and Installation of the septic system will performed by a state licensed contractor. Thank you for your assistance In reviewing the project and clarifying the status of the existing septic system. Please let me know If I can be of any further assis- tance in your review of the project. Doug Danke Kampa/Danks Studio