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ST. IX COUNTY
WISCONSIN
ZONING OFFICE
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ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
1101 Carmichael Road
" Hudson, WI 54016-7710
(715) 386-4680• Fax (715) 386-4686
October 29,2004 File Ref: 37-04
Gerald Emholtz
1250 County Road J
River Falls, WI 54022
Re: St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Decision,Parcel ID: 15.28.182227A-10
Dear Applicant:
The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment has reviewed your application requesting a special
exception permit to operate River Falls Fireplace and Feed as a major home occupation 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 contact Jenny Shillcox, Zoning Specialist, at
715-386-4682.
Sinc el y,
David Fodroczi
Planning and Zoning Director
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Enclosure
cc: Al Schmid, Clerk, Town of Kinnickinnic,w/enclosure
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FINDINGS,CONCLUSIONS,AND DECISION
OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ST. CROIX COUNTY,WISCONSIN
Case: 37-04
Applicant: Gerald Emholtz,owner
Complete Application Received: September 2004
Hearing Notice Publication: Weeks of October 4 and 11, 2004
Hearing Date: October 21,2004
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Having heard all the testimony, considered the entire record herein, and reviewed the site, the Board finds
the following facts:
1. The applicant is Gerald Emholtz,the owner of the property.
2. The site is located on County Road J at the SW '/4 of the NE'/4 of Section 15,T28N-R18W,Town
of Kinnickinnic, St. Croix County,Wisconsin.
3. The applicant filed with the Zoning Office an application for a special exception request to
operate River Falls Fireplace and Feed as a major home occupation.
4. The requirements have been met to grant the special exception permit for a major home occupation
pursuant to Section 17.155(4)and Section 17.155 (6)of the St.Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
5. The business will generate minimal traffic with sufficient area for parking,will not keep goods in
stock but rather will order them as needed through internet and phone sales,and will not change the
residential and agricultural character of the area.
6. No citizens or property owners opposed the request,with the exception of one adjacent property
owner whose concerns were met with the conditions attached to the permit.
7. The Town of Kinnickinnic has recommended approval of the request.
8. The Board finds that the spirit and intent of the ordinance would be met by granting this request.
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 operate River Falls Fireplace and Feed,subject to
the following conditions:
1. This permit allows the applicant to operate a major home occupation for the sale of fireplaces
and animal feed in accordance with Section 17.155(6)(a-f). All activities associated with the
business shall not extend beyond the specified 1000 sf room in the accessory barn.
2. Any minor addition or change in operation,circumstance,and/or scope of the major home
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occupation shall require review by the County and Town of Kinnickinnic and approval by the
County Planning and Zoning Department prior to making the addition or change. Any major
addition or change to the originally approved permit will have to go through the special
exception approval process.
3. The outward appearance of the accessory barn shall not be altered or the occupation within the
barn be conducted in such a manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential
and agricultural character by either the use of colors,materials, construction, lighting,signs,or
the emission of sounds,noises,odors,or vibrations.
4. There shall be no additional exterior lighting.
5. Hours of operation shall not extend beyond 10 AM—5PM Monday—Friday,and 9 AM to 1 PM
on Saturdays.
6. The home occupation shall have adequate on-site parking spaces available to compensate for
additional parking needs generated.
7. There shall be no exterior storage of business equipment,materials,merchandise, inventory,
vehicles,or heavy equipment.
8. The home occupation shall not produce noise or objectionable odors,vibrations,glare,fumes or
electrical interference detectable beyond the lot line of the parcel on which it is located.
9. The home occupation shall not illegally discharge any materials,fluids,or gases into the on-site
sewer treatment system nor discharge such items in violation of ay applicable government code.
10. Before this permit is valid,the applicant shall schedule an inspection and obtain approval from
the River Falls Fire Department to ensure that the facilities will not pose a fire hazard.The
applicant shall provide one copy of the Fire Chief's report to the County Planning and Zoning
Department and the Town of Kinnickinnic.
11. The applicant shall have one (1) year from the issuance of the special exception permit to
commence the home occupation. Failure to do so shall result in revocation of the special exception
permit. If the special exception permit expires before the home occupation commences, the
applicant will be required to secure a new special exception permit before starting it.
12. 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 amended or added without notice to the
applicant and an opportunity for a hearing.
13. This special exception permit shall be temporary in nature and is granted to Gerald Emholtz. It is
not transferable from person to person or from address to address except as stated under the
provisions of Section 17.155 (7)(b).
14. Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read, understands,and agrees to all conditions
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of this decision.
15. Signage shall be restricted to no more than one, non-illuminated sign not to exceed six square feet.
All current signage on the property must be removed to met this standard pursuant to Section
17.155(6)(d)3.
16. The accessory barn must meet all applicable codes by the Town of Kinnickinnic, Wisconsin
Department of Commerce,and other agencies.
By accepting this approval the owner(s)are ultimately responsible for compliance with the conditions of
this approval.
The following vote was taken to approve: Jensen,yes; Luckey, no; Krueger,yes; Chairperson
Speer, yes. Motion carried on a 3-1 vote.
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,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:
Ju a Sp r, son
Date Filed: 10/29/04 Attest:
avid �odroczi,Plannm mg Director
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MINUTES
BOARD OF ADJU,1iTMEN'I'
OCTOBER.21,20034
(This hearing recorded by Northwestern Court Reporters)
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Julie Speer at 8:3o a.m. A roll call was made. Julie
Speer,Art Jensen,Linda Luckey and Stan Krueger were present. Sue Nelson was absent and
excused. Staff included: Pete Kling, Land and Water Conservation Dept., David Fodroczi,Planning
and Zoning Director,Jenny Shillcox,Zoning Specialist and Deb Zimmermann, Paralegal/Office
Manager.Chairperson Speer believes this to be a properly noticed meeting.
Motion was made by Luckey,seconded by Jensen to adopt the agenda.Motion carried.
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The next two meetings for the Board will be November 18th and December 16th.The meetings will be
held in the Community Room on the lower level of the Government Center.The starting time will be
8:3o a.m.
MINUTES
Motion by Jensen,seconded by Speer and carried to adopt the September 23, 2004 minutes as
corrected.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson Speer welcomed everyone in attendance and gave a brief overview of how the Board of
Adjustment meeting is conducted. Chairperson Speer stated that the public hearing notice was
published correctly and was read into the record as follows:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The St.Croix County Board of Adjustment has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday,October 21,
2004 at 8:3o a.m. at the Government Center, 11o1 Carmichael Road, Hudson,Wisconsin,to consider
the following appeals to the St.Croix County Zoning Ordinance.The Board will view each site in
question,after which the Board will deliberate and vote on the appeals.
1. ARTICLE: Special Exception request for a permit to operate a major home occupation in
the Ag/Residential District pursuant to Section 17.70(5)subject of the
provisions of 17.155. The applicant is requesting to operate River Falls
Fireplace and Feed in an accessory structure on the property.
APPELLANT: Gerald Emholtz
LOCATION: The SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4,Section 15,T28N-R18W,Town of Kinnickinnic
ADDRESS: 1250 County Road J, River Falls,WI 54022
2. ARTICLE: Special Exception request to permit a light commercial business in the
Commercial District pursuant to Section 17.18(1)(a-f). Request is to operate
a small business known as Doerfler Manufacturing in the existing
commercial building.
APPELLANT: David Ihle,owner/Doerfler Manufacturing&Sales,agent
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LOCATION: Part of Gov.Lot 2 of Section 27,T3oN-R2oW,Town of St.Joseph
ADDRESS: 3o Hilltop Road,Houlton,WI 54o82
3. ARTICLE: *Canceled: Special Exception request for an after-the-fact permit for
filling, grading and rock riprapping for shoreline protection in the St.Croix
Riverway District pursuant to Section 17.36(6)3.
APPELLANT:Joe Merchak
LOCATION: The SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 36,T28N-R2oW,Town of Troy.
ADDRESS: 210 North Ilwaco Road, River Falls,WI 54022
4. ARTICLE: Special Exception request for a major home occupation in the Ag/Residential
District pursuant to Section 17.155(6)
APPELLANT: Loren and Marilyn Smeester
LOCATION: The SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4,and the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4,Section 2,
T28N-R17W,Town of Rush River.
ADDRESS: 1954 5othAvenue,Baldwin,WI 54002
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5. ARTICLE: Variance request to the highway setback requirements of a Class B Highway
pursuant to Section 17.64(1)b. The applicant is requesting to construct a
home within the loo-foot road right-of-way setback of State Trunk Highway
35•
APPELLANT: Anne Rolland,owner/ Eric Rolland,agent
LOCATION: Government lot 2,Section 35,T3oN-R2oW,Town of St.Joseph
ADDRESS: Off of Highway 35, Hudson,WI 54016
6. ARTICLE: Variance request to the highway setback requirements of a Class C road
pursuant to Section 17.64(1)(c). The applicant is requesting to deviate from
the recorded plat of the Birch Park subdivision to allow the location of the
home and driveway to be constructed in a different area on Lot 5,than
shown on the plat.
APPELLANT: Michael O'Sullivan and Catherine O'Sullivan,owners
LOCATION: The S 1/4 of Section 25,T3oN-R2oW,Town of St.Joseph
ADDRESS: Lot 5,Birch Park Subdivision,Hudson,WI 54016
All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Additional information may
be obtained from the office of the St.Croix County Zoning Director,Hudson,Wisconsin at(715)386-
4680.
Julie Speer,Chairperson
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St. Croix County Board of Adjustment
The hearing was opened at 8:3o a.m. and testimony taken and recorded by Northwestern Court
Reporters. The Board recessed from 10:05 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. to view the sites. After hearing
testimony on the above articles, reviewing the material in the record, and conducting a site visit,the
Board rendered the following decisions:
Old Business:
Lawrence and Laurie Winkler
Motion by Speer, seconded by Luckey to accept the withdrawal of the variance request for a second
driveway on the property.The motion carried on a unanimous vote.
New Business:
Gerald Emholtz
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Motion by Speer, seconded by Krueger to approve the request for a special exception permit to
operate a major home occupation in the Ag/Residential District based on the following findings:
1. The applicant is Gerald Emholtz,the owner of the property.
2. The site is located on County Road J at the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 15,T28N-
R18W,Town of Kinnickinnic, St.Croix County,Wisconsin.
3. The applicant filed with the Zoning Office an application for a special exception request
to operate River Falls Fireplace and Feed as a major home occupation.
4. The requirements have been met to grant the special exception permit for a major home
occupation pursuant to Section 17.155(4)and Section 17.155(6)of the St.Croix County
Zoning Ordinance.
5. The business will generate minimal traffic with sufficient area for parking,will not keep
goods in stock but rather will order them as needed through internet and phone sales,and
will not change the residential and agricultural character of the area.
6. No citizens or property owners opposed the request,with the exception of one adjacent
property owner whose concerns were met with the conditions attached to the permit.
7. The Town of Kinnickinnic has recommended approval of the request.
8. The Board finds that the spirit and intent of the ordinance would be met by granting this
request.
With the following conditions:
1. This permit allows the applicant to operate a major home occupation for the sale of
fireplaces and animal feed in accordance with Section 17.155(6)(a-f).All activities associated with
the business shall not extend beyond the specified l000 sf room in the accessory barn.
2. Any minor addition or change in operation,circumstance,and/or scope of the major
home occupation shall require review by the County and Town of Kinnickinnic and approval by the
County Planning and Zoning Department prior to making the addition or change. Any major
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addition or change to the originally approved permit will have to go through the special exception
approval process.
3. The outward appearance of the accessory barn shall not be altered or the occupation
within the barn be conducted in such a manner which would cause the premises to differ
from its residential and agricultural character by either the use of colors,materials,
construction,lighting,signs,or the emission of sounds,noises,odors,or vibrations.
4. There shall be no additional exterior lighting.
5. Hours of operation shall not extend beyond 10 AM—5PM Monday—Friday,and 9 AM to
1 PM on Saturdays.
6. The home occupation shall have adequate on-site parking spaces available to compensate
for additional parking needs generated.
7. There shall be no exterior storage of business equipment,materials,merchandise,
inventory,vehicles,or heavy equipment.
8. The home occupation shall not produce noise or objectionable odors,vibrations,glare,
fumes or electrical interference detectable beyond the lot line of the parcel on which it is located.
9. The home occupation shall not illegally discharge any materials,fluids,or gases into the
on-site sewer treatment system nor discharge such items in violation of ay applicable
government code.
10. Before this permit is valid,the applicant shall schedule an inspection and obtain approval
from the River Falls Fire Department to ensure that the facilities will not pose a fire hazard.The
applicant shall provide one copy of the Fire Chiefs report to the County Planning and Zoning
Department and the Town of Kinnickinnic.
1. The applicant shall have one(1)year from the issuance of the special exception permit to
commence the home occupation.Failure to do so shall result in revocation of the special
exception permit.If the special exception permit expires before the home occupation
commences,the applicant will be required to secure a new special exception permit before
starting it.
12. 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 amended or added without notice to the
applicant and an opportunity for a hearing.
13. This special exception permit shall be temporary in nature and is granted to Gerald
Emholtz.It is not transferable from person to person or from address to address except as
stated under the provisions of Section 17.155(7)(b)•
14. Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read,understands,and agrees to all
conditions of this decision.
15. Signage shall be restricted to no more than one,non-illuminated sign not to exceed six
square feet.All current signage on the property must be removed to met this standard
pursuant to Section 17.155(6)(d)3.
16. The accessory barn must meet all applicable codes by the Town of Kinnickinnic,Wisconsin
Department of Commerce,and other agencies.
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By accepting this approval the owner(s)are ultimately responsible for compliance with the
conditions of this approval.
The following vote was taken to approve:Jensen,yes; Luckey,no; Krueger,yes; Chairperson Speer,
yes.Motion carried on a 3-1 vote.
David Ihle,owner/Doerfler Manufacturing&Sales,agent
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Motion by Krueger seconded by Jensen to approve the request for a special exception permit to allow
a light commercial business (Doerfler Manufacturing & Sales) in the Commercial District, based on
the following findings:
1. The applicant is David Ihle,the owner of the property,with Doerfler Manufacturing&
Sales as the agent.
2. The site is located at 3o Hilltop Road,Houlton in Gov.Lot 2,Section 27,T3oN-R2oW,
Town of St Joseph,St.Croix County,Wisconsin.
3. The applicant filed with the Zoning Office an application for a special exception request
for Doerfler Manufacturing and Sales to operate a light production business in the
Commercial District.
4. The requirements have been met to grant the special exception permit for a light
production business pursuant to Section 17J8(1)(a-f)of the St. Croix County Zoning
Ordinance.
5. The business will be clean,healthy,and safe,and will generate minimal traffic with
sufficient area for parking.
6. No citizens or property owners opposed the request.
7. The site is currently zoned Commercial and the building on the site is currently being
used for commercial purposes.
8. The Town of St.Joseph has recommended approval of the request.
9. The Board finds that the spirit and intent of the ordinance would be met by granting this
request.
With the following conditions:
1. This special exception permit is for Doerfler Manufacturing&Sales to produce and
package bath and body products as outlined in their application.
2. The property owner must file a CSM to satisfy condition 3 stipulated in Rezoning
Resolution 629 (2003)for the property before this permit is valid.
3. The property owner must complete the landscaping necessary to satisfy condition 4(a-d)
for the previous special exception permit for Valvoline stipulated in the Board of Adjustment
Official Meeting and Hearing Minutes for June 24,2004.This landscaping work must be
completed by November 15, 2004,after which time the applicant shall be required to post a
bond for the landscaping.
4. An investigated report from a licensed plumber must be submitted to the Planning and
Zoning Department before this permit is valid.The report shall indicate the size of the septic
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tank,drain field,and whether the system is of sufficient size to handle the proposed wastewater flows
for this new commercial use.
5. The property owner shall maintain a minimum of one paved parking space for each 200
square feet of ground floor area.A minimum of 15 parking spaces must be maintained for
this business.Each parking space shall be 200 square feet.The site plan shall be revised to
show the parking spaces pursuant to Section 17.57(5)•
6. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining the proper state licensing to operate the
business.
7. The property shall be kept in a neat and orderly matter with no outside storage of any
packaging or raw materials.
8. This approval does not include the storage of hazardous materials on-site.
9. The cumulative on-site signage advertising the business shall not exceed loo square feet
and a maximum height of 35 feet.Signs must be located a minimum of 10 feet from all
property lines.Any other signage must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Department
and must strictly adhere to the St.Croix County Signage Ordinance.
10. Hours of operation shall not extend beyond 8 AM—8 PM Monday- Friday,or 8 AM—6
PM on Saturday.
11. All lighting must be downward directed and shielded away from neighboring properties.(A
lighting plan may be required,if warranted.)
12. The applicant shall have the Planning and Zoning Department review this special
exception permit in two years from the approval date(October 2oo6)for compliance with
the conditions of this approval.
13. Any change or addition in use or the expansion of the business—including building,
signage,or landscaping—shall require review and approval by the Planning and Zoning
Department and in some circumstances through the special exception approval process as
stated in the Ordinance.
14. The applicant shall have one(1)year from the issuance of the special exception permit to
commence the business. Failure to do so shall result in revocation of the special exception
permit.If the special exception permit expires before the business commences,the applicant
will be required to secure a new special exception permit before starting the project.
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 amended or added without notice to the
applicant and an opportunity for a hearing.
Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read,understands,and agrees to all conditions
of this decision.
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The following vote was taken to approve:Jensen,yes; Krueger,yes; Luckey,yes,Chairperson Speer,
yes.Motion carried on a 3-1 vote.
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Loren and Marilyn Smeester
Motion by Jensen,seconded by Krueger to approve the special exception request for a major home
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occupation in the Ag/Residential District,based on the following findings:
1. The applicants are Loren and Marilyn Smeester,the owners of the property.
2. The site is located at the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 2,
T28N-Ri7W,Town of Rush River,St.Croix County,Wisconsin.
3. The applicant filed an application with the Planning and Zoning Department for a special
exception request to operate a farm store to sell bison meats and bison by-products,as well
as a wholesale meat operation as a major home occupation.
4. The requirements have been met to grant the special exception permit for the farm store
as a major home occupation pursuant to Section 17.155(4)and Section 17.155(6)of the St.
Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
5. The wholesale meat operation does not need a special exception permit as general
farming and livestock raising are permitted uses in the Agricultural District pursuant to
Section 17.14(1)(a).
6. The business will generate minimal traffic with sufficient area for parking and will not
change the agricultural character of the area.
7. The business is consistent with policies for protecting agricultural operations in the St.
Croix County Development Management Plan 2000-2020.
8. No citizens or property owners opposed the request.
9. The Town of Rush River has recommended approval of the request,finding that the
business fits within the Town Comprehensive Plan for Ag-related industries.
10. The Board finds that the spirit and intent of the ordinance would be met by granting this
request
11. This permit allows the applicant to operate a farm store for selling only bison meat and
bison by-products from bison raised on the property.The farm store shall only be operated
within the chicken coop as specified in the application as a major home occupation in
accordance with Section 17.155(6)(a-f)of the Ordinance.
12. Before this permit is valid,the applicant shall provide to the Planning and Zoning
Department a signage plan for the home occupation. All signage must be non-illuminated
and meet the provisions of Section 17.155(6)(d)3 and 17.30(3)(a-b)of the Ordinance.
j13. Any minor addition or change in operation,circumstance,and/or scope of the major home
occupation shall require review and approval by the Zoning prior to making the addition or
change. Any major addition or change to the originally approved permit will have to go
through the special exception approval process.
14. he outward appearance of the chicken coop housing the farm store shall not be altered or
the occupation within the coop be conducted in such a manner which would cause the
premises to differ from its agricultural character by either the use of colors,materials,
construction,lighting,signs,or the emission of sounds,noises,odors,or vibrations.
15. Hours of operation for weekly appointments shall not extend earlier than 8:oo AM nor
later than 1o:oo PM Monday-Friday. Weekend operation hours shall not extend earlier
than 1:oo PM nor later than 5:00 PM.
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16. There shall be no exterior storage of business equipment,materials, merchandise,
inventory,vehicles,or heavy equipment.
17. The home occupation shall not produce noise or objectionable odors,vibrations,glare,
fumes or electrical interference detectable beyond the lot line of the parcel on with the home
occupation is located.
18. The home occupation shall not illegally discharge any animal waste,materials,fluids,or
gases into the on-site sewer treatment system nor discharge such items in violation of any
applicable government code.
19. 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 amended or added without notice to the
applicant and an opportunity for a hearing.
20. Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read,understands,and agrees to all
conditions of this decision.
By accepting this approval the owners are ultimately responsible for compliance with the conditions
of this approval.The following vote was taken to approve:Jensen,yes; Luckey,yes; Krueger,yes;
Chairperson Speer,yes. Motion carried on a 3-1 vote.
Anne Rolland
Motion by Krueger, seconded by Jensen to table the applicants request for a variance to the highway
setback requirements of a Class B Highway to construct a home within the loo-foot road right-of-
way setback of State Trunk Highway 35 for the following reasons:
Due to the limited size and configuration of the proposed building site, the presence of sensitive
slopes surrounding the site, and the special requirements of the Lower St. Croix Riverway,the Board
requests the following information to determine the site's suitability for construction:
1. A detailed site g
lan showing more accurate 2-foot contours and the exact locations and
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footprints of the proposed home and garage, deck, driveway, and on-site wastewater
treatment system. Please mark these boundaries with flags on the site.
2. A grading plan that identifies how the site will be graded with grading limits and a
detailed cross section of the fill areas.
3. An erosion control an for the proposed construction area indicating temporary
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measures and best management practices to be used during construction, as well as
permanent measures to protect and stabilize slopes long-term. Disturbance of 12 percent
slopes is not allowed in the Riverway.
4. A stormwater management plan to retain stormwater runoff on-site and divert it away
from slopes 12 percent and greater.
5. Detailed elevation drawings for the proposed home.
6. A vegetation management plan indicating the number of trees to be removed as part of
the construction and describing how vegetative cover will be re-established, at what density
and within what time frame upon completion of construction. Please flag all trees to be
removed on the site.
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The following vote was taken to table: Luckey, yes; Krueger, yes; Jensen, yes; Chairperson Speer,
yes. Motion carried.
Michael O'Sullivan and Catherine O'Sullivan
Motion by Speer, seconded by Krueger to table the variance request to the highway setback
requirements of a Class C Highway to allow the location of the home and driveway to be constructed
in a different area than platted on Lot 5 of the Birch Park subdivision,for the following reasons:
Due to the sensitive slopes and soils on the proposed building site, the Board requests the following
information to determine the site's suitability for construction:
1. A detailed site plan showing 2 400t contours, the exact locations and footprints for the
proposed home and garage,driveway,and on-site wastewater treatment system.
2. A grading plan that identifies how the site will be graded with grading limits and a
detailed cross section of the fill areas.
3. An erosion control plan for the proposed construction area indicating temporary
measures and best management practices to be used during construction, as well as
permanent measures to protect and stabilize slopes long-term.
4. A stormwater management plan to retain stormwater runoff on-site and divert it away
from slopes 20 percent and greater.
5. Detailed elevation drawings for the proposed home.
6. All requested materials must be prepared and certified by a registered engineer or
surveyor.
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The following vote was taken to table: Jensen, yes; Luckey, yes; Krueger, yes; Chairperson Speer,
yes. Motion carried.
Meeting was declared adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Sue Nelson,Secretary
Debra Zimmermann, Recording Secretary
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