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October 22, 2012
-- Harold Wolvert
PO Box 451
Baldwin, WI 54002
Re: Commercial Storage Request, Parcel #: 15.30.18.230A-30, Town of Richmond
CoaeAdministrau Dear Mr. Wolvert:
715-386-4680
This letter confirms zoning approval to construct two additional commercial storage
Land Information& buildings on your property referenced above pursuant to Section 17.18 (3)(g) of the
Planning
715-386-4674 - St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. Self-storage facilities are allowed without a
permit in the Commercial District granted they meet the general standards listed in
Real Prop Section 17.18 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. The plans you submitted
715-3 677 as part of your Special Exception Permit in 2000 comply with these standards. It is
your responsibility to maintain compliance with these standards for all new storage
Re cling facilities onsite. Staff finds that the request meets the requirements of the St. Croix
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County Zoning Ordinance, with the following findings:
1. The property is in the Commercial District, where a Self-Storage Facility
is a permitted use.
2. Existing stormwater features are more than sufficient to service proposed
construction.
3. The proposed buildings are sufficiently screened from adjoining
residential properties to the west.
4. All driveways and loading areas will be paved.
5. According to the plans, proposed building #3 will be 40' wide and 356'
long. Proposed building #4 will be 40' wide and 370' long. You have
stated that you will likely split both buildings in two by installing a
driveway in the middle to act as a fire break.
Approval of this project is subject to the following conditions:
1. Continue to maintain the approved vegetation plan and replace any of the
newly planted trees that do not survive. Any additional native vegetation
onsite is encouraged.
2. Stormwater features, including the stormwater pond, are to be kept clear
of trees.
3. All lighting must be the minimal amount needed for safety and security
and must be downward directed and shielded away from neighboring
properties to prevent glare.
4. Paving shall be completed within six months of the completion of the
building.
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6. Within 30 days of substantially completing the project, you must submit photos of the
completed construction and vegetation plantings.
This apps= I does not allow for any construction beyond the limits of this request. Your
informatio rw:.. remain on file in the St. Croix Count Planning_and ZoningDepartment. You must_______
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contact th n of Richmond to obtain a building permit. It is your responsibility to ensure
complian h any other local, state, and federal rules or regulations. If you have any further
questions, n be reached at (715) 386-4683 (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. weekdays).
Respectfully
Dan Sitz
zoninechnician
Town of Richmond
Todd Dolan, Building Inspector
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Harold Wolvert
PO Box 451
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Baldwin, WI 54002
Re: Commercial Storage Request, Parcel #: 15.30.18.230A-30, Town of Richmond
Dear Mr. Wolvert:
Code Administrati
715-386-4680 This letter confirms zoning approval to construct another commercial storage
building on your property referenced above pursuant to Section 17.18 (3)(g) of the
Land Information & St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. The Special Exception Permit you obtained in
Planning
715-386-4674,4E 2000 (and amended in 2003) to construct four storage buildings onsite (in addition
4` to the two older storage buildings on adjoining parcel) has expired after you only
Real Pb perry constructed one building. However, self-storage facilities are allowed without a
715..•3$6-4677 permit in the recently amended Commercial District granted they meet the general
standards listed in Section 17.18 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. I have
Recycling enclosed a copy of this Section for your reference. The plans you submitted as part
715-386-4675
of your Special Exception Permit in 2000 comply with these standards. It is your
responsibility to maintain compliance with these standards for all new storage
facilities onsite. Staff finds that the request meets the requirements of the St. Croix
County Zoning Ordinance, with the following findings:
1. The property is in the Commercial District, where a Self-Storage Facility
is a permitted use.
2. Existing stormwater features are more than sufficient to service proposed
construction.
3. With conditions for planting additional native trees, the proposed building
.` will be sufficiently screened from adjoining residential properties to the
west.
4. All driveways and loading areas will be paved.
5. The proposed building will be 40' wide and 342' long, unless you decide
to split the building in two by installing a driveway in the middle to act as a
fire break.
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Approval of this project is subject to the following conditions:
1. Vegetation screening is to be completed according to the vegetation plan
submitted and our conversation over the phone. No less than 9 native
deciduous trees shall be planted between the existing building on the
east side of the property and Highway 65. No less than 15 native
coniferous trees along the west side of the property. I have enclosed a
copy of the vegetation plan as well as an aerial photo showing the
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2. Stormwater features, including the stormwater pond, are to be kept clear of trees.
3. All lighting must be the minimal amount needed for safety and security and must be
downward directed and shielded away from neighboring properties to prevent glare.
4. ding shall be completed within six months of the completion of the building.
5. .. decide to split the building in two and put a driveway in the middle, the buildings must
parated by 10' from roof overhang to roof overhang.
6. in 30 days of substantially completing the project, you must submit photos of the
coixpleted construction and vegetation plantings.
This appro I does not allow for any construction beyond the limits of this request. Your
information will remain on file in the St. Croix County Planning and Zoning Department. You must
contact the Town of Richmond to obtain a building permit. It is your responsibility to ensure
compliance,Wtih any other local, state, and federal rules or regulations. If you have any further
weekdays).
uestion I can be reached at 715 386-4683 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
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Respectfully,
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Z � g Technician
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Dea I Ibert, Building Inspector
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Aerial photo
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February 11, 2004 File Ref: 51-03
Harold Wolvert
1296 County Road G
New Richmond, WI 54017
Re: Board of Adjustment Decision
Dear Applicant:
The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment has reviewed your request for an amendment to your
original decision dated August 9, 2000, and has approved your request. The formal decision
regarding this request is enclosed.
Should you have any questions or concerns,please contact me.
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Steve Fisher
Zoning Director
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Enclosure
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FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS,AND DECISION
OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ST. CROIX COUNTY,WISCONSIN
Case: 51-03
Applicant: Harold Wolvert
Complete Application Received: November 14, 2003
Hearing Notice Publication: Weeks of December 1 and 8, 2003
Hearing Date: December 18, 2003
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 Harold Wolvert. The site address is 1296 County Road G, New Richmond,
WI 54017.
2. The property is located in the SE '/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 15, T30N-R18W, Town of
Richmond.
3. An application was made for an amendment to the original decision dated August 9, 2000.
Request is to allow the applicant to extend the time period for completion of this project
to December 2008.
4. The Board finds that by granting the request, the overall site conditions will be improved.
The permit was approved in August of 2000, and this is a continuation of that original
request.
5. The Board finds that the applicant has demonstrated that he is acting in good faith by
remedying the current situation.
6. The Town of Richmond supports this request
7. The Board finds that the spirit and intent of the ordinance would be met by granting this
request.
8. The Board of Adjustment found that this request conforms with the requirements granted
under Section 17.15(6)(m)of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance.
9. The Board finds that granting of this request will not be contrary to the public interest as
expressed by the objectives of the ordinance.
DECISION
On the basis of the above Findings of Fact,Conclusions of Law, and the record herein,the Board
voted to approve the request for an amendment to Conditions 8 and 14 of the original special
exception permit dated August 9, 2000, as discussed at the hearing, and will now read as follows:
8) Outdoor storage is prohibited this includes such things as equipment,
automobiles, trucks, semi-trailers, semi-tractors, contractor trailers, machinery,
etc...this list is not all-inclusive.
14) The Zoning Office is to be notified at the start and the finish of the project.
Project is to be completed in its entirety, as approved, by December 2008. The
applicant is required to have the permit renewed if the project is not completed
by December of 2008. The renewal shall require a new hearing and permit fee.
With the additional conditions:
18. The storage of, and/or disposal of junk, garbage, debris, furniture, appliances, small
engines, automotive parts, discarded wood products is not allowed on the property. The
site shall remain in a neat and orderly manner.
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 be 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.
The remaining BOA approval will remain in full effect as approved by the Board.
The following conditions must be satisfied before the applicant is allowed to construct additional
storage buildings at this property and no building permit is to be issued until this takes place:
2. The applicant shall receive approval for the building plans from the Wisconsin
Department of Commerce. Applicant shall submit a copy of the state approved building
plans to the Zoning Office prior to commencing construction.
4. Site will be completely graded within 1 year of approval. (Roger Humphrey, P.E.,
indicated in his letter dated November 12, 2003 that 90% of the lot was graded.)
6. Screening to be completed according to the plans submitted.
10. The applicant shall provide a hard surface (asphalt or concrete) on all interior driving
areas within six months of the completion of such building (mini-storage facility). Each
building requires hard surfacing (minimum of 16 ft) around the perimeter within 6
months of completion.
12. Security lighting to be installed. Lighting must be illuminated downward and is to be
shielded away from neighboring properties.
The applicant is to notify the Zoning Office by June 1, 2004 that the above conditions have been
satisfied. Failure to comply may result in a revocation of this permit.
The following vote was taken to approve: Golz, yes; Krueger, yes; Peterson, yes; Marzolf, yes;
Chairperson Speer, yes. Motion carried.
APPF,AI, 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.
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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 B OF ADJUSTMENT
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Signed
ai rson
Attest
Date filed: 02/11/04 Zoning Director
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OFFICIAL 0
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING AND HEARING MINUTES
December 18, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Julie Speer at 8:30 a.m. A roll call was
made. Julie Speer, Nick Golz, Rich Peterson, Richard (Buzz) Marzolf and Stan Krueger
were present. Staff included: Steve Fisher, Zoning Director, Rod Eslinger, Zoning
Specialist, and Deb Zimmermann, Administrative Assistant. Chairperson. Speer believes
this to be a properly noticed meeting.
Motion was made by Peterson, seconded by Golz to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
The Board set the next meeting date as January 22, 2004 and will be held in the County
Board Room, at the Government Center. The starting time will be 8:30 a.m.
MINUTES
Motion by Marzolf, seconded by Krueger to adopt the minutes from the November 20,
2003 hearing. Motion carried.
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,
December 18, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. at the Government Center, 1101 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 locate a temporary
concrete plant in the commercial district pursuant to Section
17.18(1)(a).
APPELLANT:David Wachter, owner/The Kraemer Co., LLC/applicant
LOCATION: The NW '/4 of the NW '/a and the SW '/4 of the NW '/4, Section 18,
T30N- R19W, Town of Somerset
ADDRESS: Off of County Road V, Town of Somerset
2. ARTICLE: Special Exception request to approve a nonmetallic mining
reclamation plan pursuant to 17.15(6)(g)and pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 226(89).
APPELLANT:Anderson Excavating,Inc.,owner
LOCATION: The NE '/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 28,T28N-R17W, Town of Rush
River
ADDRESS: Off of Highway 63 south of Baldwin
3. ARTICLE: Request for an amendment to an existing condition of the Special
Exception Permit dated August 9, 2000 for a mini-storage facility in
the commercial district.
APPELLANT:Harold Wolvert, owner
LOCATION: Located in the SE '/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 15,T30N-R18W,Town of
Richmond
ADDRESS: 1296 County Road G,New Richmond 0
4. ARTICLE: Variance request to expand a non-conforming structure in the
Ag/Residential District.
APPELLANT: Alfred F. Herrmann
LOCATION: The SW '/4 of the NW '/4, Section 3, T30N-RI 7W,Town of Erin
Prairie
ADDRESS: 1773 County Road J,New Richmond, WI 54017
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
St. Croix County Board of Adjustment
Article One: David Wachter/The Kraemer Company LLC
Eslinger explained that this request is for a special exception permit to locate a temporary
redi-mix plant on the property owned by David Wachter. The property is a 4-acre
commercial piece of property that is adjacent to the State Highway 64 corridor and the
concrete will be used for the highway realignment project that is underway. This plant is
temporary in nature, and staff would suggest that the Board waive the screening and
paving requirements, due to the temporary nature of the project.
The following exhibits were introduced:
Exhibit 1: Staff Report
Exhibit 2: Special exception application
Exhibit 3: Location map
Bennie Stenner, being duly sworn, is representing the Kraemer Company and the owner.
He handed out a comment sheet to the Board (labeled as Exhibit 4) and reiterated that the
plant will be used for the State Highway project. They will start using this plant in the
spring and hope to be done by the end of 2004. It is very important that the plant be
located near the project. He asked that the Board consider a bond for this project, and he
believes that would be adequate.
Stenner told the Board that Kraemer Company has requested that the ordinance be
amended to allow this type of plant in the Ag/Residential District, as that would allow
them to place these plants inside of gravel pits. Right now, the ordinance does not allow
that. There is a hearing set with the Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee for this
amendment.
The Town of Somerset has recommended approval of the request. There was no
opposition.
The Board will view the site.
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Article Two: Anderson Excavatin Inc.
Eslinger told the Board that this request is for a special exception permit for an after-the-
fact reclamation permit to reclaim an area mined within the 100-foot setback area of an
adjoining property line.
The following exhibits were introduced:
Exhibit 1: Staff report
Exhibit 2: Special exception application
Exhibit 3: Location map
Exhibit 4: Photos
Eslinger went over the staff report with the Board, stating that the applicant has started
the reclaiming process and is working with an engineer to remedy the situation.
Robert J. Anderson, being duly sworn, is the owner of the property. This site has been in
operation since 1994, and he was not aware of the buffer area. He has refilled the area
and will be placing black dirt and re-seeding the area.
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The Town Chair for Rush River, Don Schumacher, has verbally indicate that the Town
supports the request,providing the applicant follows the approved plans.
There were no objections to the request. The Board will view the site.
Article Three: Harold Wolvert
Eslinger explained that this request is for an amendment to the original condition 14 of
the special exception permit granted on August 9, 2000 by the Board of Adjustment for
commercial mini storage units. Condition 14 currently states that the project was to be
completed by the fall of 2002. The applicant has not been able to complete the project as
originally approved, due to financial hardship, but is asking for an extension to take care
of this now.
Eslinger went over the staff report with the Board, and asked the Board to consider an
amendment to condition eight, and to add three more conditions to address a few
problems on the site. The Town of Richmond supports the applicant's request.
The following exhibits were introduced:
Exhibit 1: Staff report
Exhibit 2: Application
Exhibit 3: BOA Decision dated August 8, 2000
Harold Wolvert, being duly sworn, stated that he has reviewed the staff report with
Eslinger and has no problem with the added conditions. He went over his plans for the
project, stating that he plans to get this taken care of in the spring. He will be putting in
hardwoods that will be 6 to 7 feet in height. The grading and paving will be completed,
screening will be taken care of with 15 Colorado Blue Spruce at the back of the property,
lighting on the third building will be illuminated downward and the site will be cleaned
up. He further stated that he has a big problem with people leaving furniture, etc. on the
site, and has plans to remedy this situation.
There were no objections to the request. The Board will view the site.
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Article Four: Alfred Hermann
Eslin er told the Board that this request is for an 82-foot variance from the 100-foot road-
right-of-way q
ri ht-of-wa setback requirement of Count Road T Class C Highway) to allow an
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expansion of a non-conforming dwelling to add a 22-foot by 24-foot garage onto the
existing structure.
The following exhibits were introduced:
Exhibit 1: Staff report
Exhibit 2: Variance application
Exhibit 3: Photos
Eslinger went over the staff report with the Board, pointing out that the majority of the
property is subject to the floodplain area of the Willow River. The Town of Erin Prairie
has recommended approval of the request.
Joe Granberg and Al Herrmann, being duly sworn, are the surveyor and owner of the
property, respectively. Granberg reiterated that most of the property is located in the
floodplain area of the Willow River. The expansion will be parallel to the road, so will
not make the existing structure more non-conforming.
Al Herrmann explained his situation to the Board stating that when he bought this home
in July of 2003, it was with the understanding that he could add a garage onto the home.
He then found out that would not be possible without a variance. Herrmann is disabled
and the garage will enable him to get in and out of his home without help from anyone.
At the current time, he is not able to do that. The garage would protect the entrance to
the home from winter or inclement conditions. The addition would conform to the
Victorian look of the home, and Herrmann stated that it would look like it had always
been part of the home. Herrmann was a builder in the Twin Cities area for many years.
The Board reviewed the map and the photographs of the property with the owner and
staff. Granberg added that he has spoken with Jeff Durkee of the Highway Department
and there are no plans for future expansion of this road.
There was no opposition to the request. The Board will view the site.
The Board recessed from 9:55 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to view the sites.
DECISIONS:
David Wachter/The Kraemer Company LLC
Motion by Golz, seconded by Krueger to approve the request for a special exception
permit to locate a temporary concrete plant in the Commercial District based on the
following findings:
1. The Town of Somerset has recommended approval of the request.
2. There was no opposition to the request.
3. The Land and Water Conservation Department has reviewed and approved of the
erosion control plans.
4. There are no residents located within 1,000-feet of the proposed site.
5. There were no objections to the request.
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6. The Board finds that the project is temporary
in nature atwill be used for a
government highway project. Therefore, the paving, landscaping, lighting and
screening requirements for the commercial district will be waived.
7. The Board finds that the spirit and intent of the ordinance would be met by
granting this request.
With the following conditions:
1. This approval allows the Kraemer Company to locate a temporary reds-mix plant
and related equipment and aggregate resources on the Wachter property for upto
two years from the date of the decision(December 2005). The Kraemer
Company is only permitted to sell redi-mix concrete aggregates to Hoffman
Construction Company to be used in the construction STH 64.
2. A financial guarantee equal to 120%of approved construction estimates
($10,800)must be submitted in favor of St. Croix County, to be held by the
Zoning Office for the erosion control and site reclamation activities. The
financial guarantee period may be for a minimum of one year and shall
automatically renew until the county releases any or all of the financial guarantee.
• Written estimates must be submitted to the Zoning office for review and
approval.
• No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval
of the financial guarantees
• The applicant shall submit proof that the plans were installed as approved.
This shall be a document that county staff can review to ensure the plans
were installed in accordance with the original design.
• Upon substantial completion of all required improvements, the applicant
shall notify the County Zoning Administrator of the completion of the
improvements in writing. The County Zoning Administrator, in
consultation with appropriate experts, shall inspect the improvements.
• The County may retain a portion of the guarantee, for a period not to
exceed two years after final acceptance of an improvement to ensure the
project has been stabilized,this amount is not to exceed 15% of the cost of
the improvement(erosion control and grading activities).
3. The applicant shall provide the Zoning Office with the name and phone number
of the person responsible for installing and maintaining the erosion control plan.
4. The applicant is responsible for the dust abatement.
5. The plant operations shall be conducted during the daylight hours.
6. The property shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner.
7. This approval does not include storage of hazardous materials onsite.
8. All utilities, including electric, cable television, telephone, gas, water, storm and
sanitary sewers, except electric power lines exceeding 1200 volts, shall be
underground [sec. 17.18 (1)(f) 4.]
9. Any change(or addition) in use, or expansion of the project, including building,
signage, shall require review and approval by the zoning administrator and in
some circumstances through the Special Exception approval process, where
applicable, as stated in the ordinance.
10. 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 business
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commences, the applicant will be required to secure a new special exception
permit before starting or completing the project.
11. 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.
12. Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read, understands, and agrees
to all conditions of this decision. 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: Krueger, yes; Golz, yes; Peterson, yes; Marzolf,
yes; Chairperson Speer, yes. Motion carried.
Article Two: Anderson Excavating,Inc.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Speer to approve the request for a special exception
permit to reclaim an area mined within the required 100-foot setback area from an
adjoining property owner based on the following findings:
1. The Town of Rush River has recommended approval of the request.
2. There was no opposition to the request.
3. The plans for the reclamation project have been designed by a Professional
Engineer.
4. The Land and Water Conservation Department has reviewed and approved the
reclamation plans for the site.
5. The Board finds that granting of the special exception permit is necessary to allow
the applicant to reclaim the property and remedy the existing situation.
6. There were no objections to the request.
7. The Board finds that the spirit and intent of the ordinance would be met by
granting this request.
With the following conditions:
1. Site reclamation is to be completed according to plans presented and approved.
Any expansion beyond this legal boundary shall require a new special exception
permit.
2. The reclamation shall be completed as shown on approve plans by June 1, 2004.
The applicant must contact the Zoning office to conduct a final inspection.
3. Operator/applicant shall comply with all of the general requirements and
conditions listed in the non-metallic mining&reclamation ordinance (Ordinance
#226 (89) (unless varied per conditions). (Attached for the decision)
4. The applicant must file with the Zoning Office a reclamation guarantee of$3,000
per acre, or portion thereof, in the form of a bond, letter of credit or cash, to be
deposited in an escrow account. The Zoning Office will hold this guarantee until
the site is established with vegetation.
5. Refueling shall occur in a self-contained area where spillage can be captured.
6. Applicant is responsible for dust abatement during the duration of the permit.
7. Permit includes temporary placement of equipment necessary to conduct the
mining operation.
8. All petroleum products shall be stored in full compliance with state and federal
regulations.
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9. An change(Addition) in use, or expansion of the recl•tion non-metallic
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ministrator and
in some circumstances through the Special Exception approval process, where
applicable, as stated in the ordinance.
10. All other conditions will remain the same as specified in the original Special
exception permit.
11. 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.
12. Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read, understands, and agrees
to all conditions of this decision.
The following vote was taken to approve: Marzolf, yes; Krueger, yes; Golz, yes; Peterson,
yes; Chairperson Speer,yes. Motion carried.
Article Three: Harold Wolvert
Motion by Krueger, seconded by Peterson to approve the request for an amendment to
Conditions 8 and 14 of the original special exception permit dated August 9, 2000, as
discussed at the hearing, and will now read as follows:
8) Outdoor storage is prohibited this includes such things as equipment,
automobiles,trucks,semi-trailers,semi-tractors,contractor trailers,machinery,
etc...this list is not all-inclusive.
14) The Zoning Office is to be notified at the start and the finish of tl:e project.
Project is to be completed in its entirety, as approved, by December 2008. The
applicant is required to have the permit renewed if the project is not completed
by December of 2008. The renewal shall require a new hearing and permit fee.
The amendment was approved based in the following findings:
1. The Board finds that by granting the request, the overall site conditions will be
improved. The permit was approved in August of 2000, and this is a continuation
of that original request.
2. The Board finds that the applicant has demonstrated that he is acting in good faith
by remedying the current situation.
3. The Town of Richmond supports this request
4. The Board finds that the spirit and intent of the ordinance would be met by
granting this request.
With the additional conditions:
18. The storage of, and/or disposal of junk, garbage, debris, furniture, appliances,
small engines, automotive parts, discarded wood products is not allowed on the
property. The site shall remain in a neat and orderly manner.
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 be
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.
The remaining BOA approval will remain in full effect as approved by the Board.
The following conditions must be satisfied before the applicant is allowed to construct
additional storage buildings at this property and no building permit is to be issued until
this takes place:
2. The applicant shall receive approval for the building plans from the Wisconsin
Department of Commerce. Applicant shall submit a copy of the state approved
building plans to the Zoning Office prior to commencing construction.
4. Site will be completely graded within 1 year of approval. (Roger Humphrey,
P.E., indicated in his letter dated November 12, 2003 that 90% of the lot was
graded.)
6. Screening to be completed according to the plans submitted.
10. The applicant shall provide a hard surface (asphalt or concrete) on all interior
driving areas within six months of the completion of such building (mini-storage
facility). Each building requires hard surfacing (minimum of 16 ft) around the
perimeter within 6 months of completion.
12. Security lighting to be installed. Lighting must be illuminated downward and is
to be shielded away from neighboring properties.
The applicant is to notify the Zoning Office by June 1, 2004 that the above conditions
have been satisfied. Failure to comply may result in a revocation of this permit.
The following vote was taken to approve: Golz, yes; Krueger, yes; Peterson, yes;
Marzolf, yes; Chairperson Speer,yes. Motion carried.
Article Four: Alfred Herrmann
Motion by Marzolf, seconded by Krueger to approve the request for an 82-foot variance
from the 100-foot road right-of-way requirement of County Road T to allow the
expansion of a non-conforming structure based on the following findings:
1. The Town of Erin Prairie has recommended approval of the request.
2. There was no opposition to the request.
3. The applicant has been working with a Registered Land Surveyor in the designing
of the plans for the project.
4. The Board finds that the addition to the existing structure will be located parallel to
the road,making the addition no closer to the road than the structure currently is.
5. The Board finds that the floodplain area of the Willow River limits the area where a
garage can be located. The proposed location is the only feasible site for a garage,
due to the uniqueness of the property in relation to the floodplain.
6. The Board finds that this is a reasonable request and denial of the request would
constitute an unnecessary hardship. The applicant is handicapped and due to the
climate in this area, the garage is necessary to shelter the exit of the home from
harsh weather to allow the applicant access in and out of the existing home.
7. The applicant has testified that the garage will blend in with the Victorian style of
the existing structure.
8. The Board finds that the request is not contrary to the public interest.
9. The Board finds that the spirit and intent of the ordinance would be met by
granting this request.
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The following vote was taken to approve of the variance request: Golz, yes; Peterson;
Krueger, yes; Marzolf, yes; Chairperson Speer, yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Speer to adjourn the hearing at 2:00 p.m. Motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted:
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Ri and Peterson, Secretary D bie Zimmerma n Recording Secretary
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