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Home My WebLink About040-1168-40-000 (2) Community Development Department Page 2 This approval does not allow for any additional construction,structures or structural changes,grading, filling,or clearing of vegetation beyond the limits of this request. Your information will remain on file in the St.Croix County Community Development Department. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with any other o ,state,or federal rules or regulations,including obtaining a building permit from the Town.// Community Development Dept.Authorized Staff Signature Enc: Land Use Permit Card LU88341 Cc: Brian Wert,Town of Troy Building Inspector Craig Thompson,Mike Wenholz&Hank Martinsen,WI DNR Phone 715.386.4680 Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wl 54016 Fax 715.386.4686 www.sccwi.us/cdd www.facebook.com/S--tcroixcountyw cddCa@co.soint-croix.wi.us ST. CR O I ¢ L, �1TY Land Use Planning&Land Information Resource Management Community Development Department August 4, 2014 File#: LU88341 Peter Thompson 4735 Thomas Ave. South Minneapolis,MN 55410 Land Use Permit for Parcel#35.30.20.641C,Town of Troy Site Address: 224 S.Ilwaco Rd. Community Development Department(CDD) staff reviewed your application submitted on June 23,2014 for filing and grading for waterline installation and driveway repair in the Lower St.Croix Riverway Overlay District. Staff determined that the proposed project meets the spirit and intent of the St. Croix County Riverway ordinance based on the following findings: Code Proposed Project Standards&Requirements References 17.36.H.5.a. Installation of a water line from well to cabin will require minimal excavation through areas 1)-4) previously graded for building foundation and driveway and will not be in a slope preservation zone(<12% slopes). Filling and grading on a portion of the driveway to an existing cabin has already been done to repair erosion and stormwater runoff damage that occurred earlier this year, but there is additional grading that may be needed to finish repairs. This will prevent additional erosion and sediment loss to the river. 17.36.H.8.a- Proposed vegetation removal of two(2)basswood trees and projects to repair/replace existing f steps and handrail were reviewed by Craig Thompson of WI DNR and CDD staff. These projects were approved as landscaping and/or allowable without zoning permits. DNR approved the removal of only the 2 trees that pose an imminent hazard to the principal structure. 17.36.J.1.a A complete Land Use Permit application was submitted on 6/23/14 with the $350 permit fee. Based on these findings, approval of the land use permit is subject to the following conditions: Compliance Conditions for land use permit approval Date Erosion control measures(sediment logs)will be installed between disturbed soil areas and slopes toward the St.Croix River during excavation for the water line. Disturbed soils adjacent to the driveway repairs must be stabilized with seed and mulch to establish a permanent vegetation cover.The applicant shall maintain all erosion and sediment control measures until permanent, self-sustaining cover is successfully established on all newly disturbed areas of the site, specifically over the waterline and alongside the driveway. No vegetation removal is approved beyond the two(2)basswood trees that are an imminent hazard to the cabin as indicated by DNR staff and as shown in the approved plans. Submit photo documentation after tree removal has been completed. Within 30 days of completing the approved projects,the applicant shall submit to the CDD photos of stabilization of disturbed areas for documentation of compliance with permit conditions. Photos may be sent electronically via e-mail attachment. Phone 715.386.4680 Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, W154016 Fax 715.386.4686 www.sccwi.us/cdd www.facebook.com/Stcroixcountywi cdd @co.saint-croix.wi.us Goo •� o o t- * r'' n n r� CL rolloL O � C Z O D �. • -h -� ^ 0 o (V �. O 0 O _. N O CL O CD V41 I � _ CD << O O 2) Z r+ m m m �+ .. . M p 0 ;p Q � 3 n aF � —p N -•CD C n N y O (D 2) O a — � Q X =r - V ■ 0) = m Cl) CL rw S. �. N N m O CL <_ n -• CD D O U) n m t*"Z m O D V ■ O Ml State of Wisconsin 1 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 3550 Mormon Coulee Road Jim Doyle,Governor La Crosse,Wisconsin 54601 Matthew J. Frank,Secretary Telephone 608-785-9000 WISCONSIN Scott Humrickhouse, Regional Director FAX 608-785-9990 [DEPT.OF NATURAL RESOURCES TTY Access via relay-711 August 13,2008 Mr.Peter Thompson 4735 Thomas Avenue S Minneapolis,MN 55410 Subject: St. Croix Riverway Scenic and Limited Development Easement Dear Mr. Thompson: As you are aware,the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources holds a Scenic and Limited Development Easement on your property located at 224 South Ilwaco Road.The easement prohibits, among other things, removal of vegetation without authorization from the Department. A June 17,2008 inspection of your property by DNR Land Agent Mary VanFossen and DNR Water Management Specialist Carrie Stoltz documented the unauthorized removal of woody vegetation. Because you did not receive prior approval from the Department,that action constitutes a violation of the easement. Your July 14, 2008 letter to Mr. Dan Sitz of the St.Croix County Zoning Department indicates you have planted numerous trees during your ownership of the property, including nine blue spruce planted this year. You also indicated willingness to allow cut vegetation to regenerate. We consider these actions sufficient mitigation for the unauthorized removal of vegetation and thus consider this matter to be resolved. We appreciate your cooperation. Should you have questions,please contact me directly at 608.785.1277. Sincerely, Craig D. Thompson Regional Land Program Supervisor Cc: Dan Sitz—St. Croix County Zoning Ray Knapp—Town of Troy Carrie Stoltz—Baldwin Mary VanFossen-WCR i �I I dnr.wi.gov Printed wisconsin.gov Recycled Paper Page 2 E f i Should you have questions,please contact me at 608.785.1277. Sincerely, y� l Craig T ompson District band Program Manager i Cc;Hank Martinsen—WCD Mike Wenholz- WCD Brian Wert—Town of Troy Kevin Grabau—St.Croix Co. i 1 t Y t 3 I E State of Wisconsin DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES La Crosse Service Center Scutt Walker,Governor 3560.Mormon Coulee Road Cathy Stepp,Secretary La:Crosse IAfI 54601 Telephone 606-266-2621 ?F1 Toll Free 1-686-936-7463 TTY Access via relay-711 AL RESOURCES July 8,2014' i 1 Mr.Peter Thompson 4735 Thomas Avenue S. Minneapolis MN 55410 Subject; Proposed Improvements at 224 S.llwaco Road,St.Croix County I Dear Mr.Thompson:. i The Department has evaluated your request to undertake multiple actions on your property located at 224 S. Ilwaco Road, St.Croix.County.As you are aware,the Department holds a Scenic and Limited Development casement on the subject property. The following proposed actions are approved contingent on identified requirements; L Boathouse step replacement.Steps must be constructed with earth torte materials in the same Jocation //U7 '9 and according to the same dimensions as the original steps. �� n ;vl" ;ry1, ,i;°,- !; - k rtr G/ 4.i'1 I t' �2. Roe_ 1_; steno to cabin.Concrete steps cannot exceed the width of the widest rock on the stairway. " Likewise,pavers can be placed on the dirt path but cannot exceed the existing path width.The handrail r .01,0- must be constnrcted of materials earth tone in color.An erosion control plan must be submitted for Y approval prior to ste re lacement. rv7o 1 p p �l -� G� 4s �4 I� S 3. Handrail to the beach.The handrail must be constructed of materials earth tone in color. ` 4. Removal of two trees. We concur with removal of the two basswoods identified during the 06.19.14 , I �'b` visit by the Department's Hank Martinsen.Tree removal must occur during frozen ground conditions to 1� 3 3 imize disturbance to soil and vegetation.Removal of additional trees is not allowed. r Q' Bury waterline.Woody vegetation cannot be removed to facilitate water line burial.After the line is '°�t��^t ��buried,disturbed ground must be graded to the original contour and seeded with a cover crop of oats.An erosion�coontrol plan must be submitted for approval prior to waterline burial. .. 6. Road Repair.Woody vegetation cannot be removed to facilitate road repair.All repair activities must be contained within the exiting roadway foot print. An erosion control plan must be submitt for approval prior to the initiation of roadway repair work. Bare soil must be seeded with a cover crop/of oats,: QC'f These approvals do not preclude the need to obtain separate approvals from St.Croix County or the Township of . Troy. Please notify Hank Martinsen upon completion of activities so a compliance inspection can be scheduled. dnr.wi.gQV wisconsin.gov N'atur'ally WISCONSIN � ° Community Development Department page 2 4. Removal of two basswood trees—the trees pose a safety hazard to persons or structures, namely the roof of the cabin. Therefore, they can be removed without a zoning permit per Section 17.36.F.1.a.3. No other trees or vegetation may be removed as part of this project. Existing vegetation surrounding the cabin is more than adequate and therefore we will not require planting replacement trees, which may not be successful due to the shade from the forest canopy. 5. Burying a waterline from well —the line from well to cabin will require minimal excavation through areas previously graded for building foundation and driveway and not in a slope preservation zone (<12% slopes). Your excavator should install a line of sediment logs along the west edge of the driveway until the water line trench is backfilled, then seed and mulch to stabilize exposed soil. This filling and grading in conjunction with the proposed additional erosion repair on the driveway/road are allowed with a land use permit per 17.36.H.5.a. 6. Driveway repair— Work has already been done by Todd Featherstone to apply gravel cover, but there is additional erosion/sediment control that may be needed to repair damage from stormwater runoff. Filling and grading in conjunction with the proposed work on the water line are allowed with a land use permit per 17.36.H.5.a. If you have any questions, Kevin or I can be reached at the office phone number between 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. weekdays or via e-mail. Thank you for cooperation. Respectfully, Pam Quinn Land Use Specialist Cc: Town of Troy c/o Brian Wert, Building Inspector Craig Thompson, WDNR District Land Program Mgr. Hank Martinsen - WCD Mike Wenholz, WDNR Shoreland Specialist Phone 715.386.4680 Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, W154016 Fax 715.386.4686 www.sccwi.us/cdd www.facebook.com/StcroixcountVw cdd @co.saint-croix.wi.us ST. CROLML 1 1 , Land Use Planning&Land Information % 'C71 %f Resource Management Community Development Department July 17, 2014 Peter Thompson 4735 Thomas Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55410 RE: Projects for 224 S. Ilwaco Rd., Town of Troy Parcel #: 040-1168-40-000, Computer #: 35.28.20.641C Dear Mr. Thompson, Thank you for contacting this Department with your request for several maintenance and repair/replacement projects on the above property in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay Zoning District. Kevin Grabau and I made a follow-up site visit on July 15th to determine what, if any, zoning permits might be necessary to accomplish the work you propose. Craig Thompson, WDNR District Land Program Manager, copied us on a letter that summarized the project list and offered his approval with some conditions for implementation. The CDD staff determination with regard to St. Croix County Riverway ordinance requirements is as follows: 1. Boathouse step replacement— stairways are allowed in slope preservation zones and have no structural setback to the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) per 17.36.G.5.c. As long as the steps are replaced in the same location and same dimensions as before (no expansion of the existing stairway and no additional landings) and the new plastic boards are earth tone materials, no zoning permit is required. 2. Handrail replacement for steps down to beachfront— ordinary maintenance and repair of accessory structures such as stairways and handrails are allowed. The existing handrail just needs to be painted or stained same color as the stairs (earth tone colors). No zoning permit is required. 3. Replacement of existing limestone rock steps—we concur with Craig Thompson's requirement that the steps are not to be expanded in width and flagstone pavers may be used to maintain a non-erosive surface for the existing walkway from steps to cabin. A handrail may be added and must be of earth tone colored material. The existing rock steps act as a structural erosion control measure to maintain stability of the slope above the driveway and are visually inconspicuous from the river. Replacing the limestone rock with concrete will be acceptable for the small number of steps involved, but maintain existing vegetation and rock stabilization on either side of the steps. Erosion control may be simply applying seed and/or mulch for any exposed soil immediately after steps and pavers are installed. Phone 715.386.4680 Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, W154016 Fax 715.386.4686 www.sccwi.us/cdd www.facebook.com/S--tcroiXcounty cdd @co.saint-Croix.wi.us Cabin Repairs 2014 1. Replace washed out steps on boathouse (use plastic boards as the steps are underwater every spring) 2. Improve rock steps to cabin with concrete steps with handrail 3. Repair handrail to beach 4. Remove 2 trees from back of cabin that would badly crush cabin when/if they fall 5. Bury waterline from pump to cabin 6. Fix erosion on road i I ST ��, UST LAND USE PERMIT File T APPLICATION Use only Revised 10-2013 I � Property Owner: t7EETaW. { �. Contractor/Agent: '.,i A Ift Mailing Address: A\) Mailing Address: Daytime Phone:4-12-) q 11 — Ll 1�5 Daytime Phone: Cell: L6( (Z.) 2 — i3 - Cell: ( ) E-in ai1: 9*k f-AC tS 1�N 14—q M&iq.C 0 6k E-mail: Site Address: Property Location: 1/4, 1/4, Sec.„� ,T. 28 N.,R.J[r w.,Town of Computer#: - 30 - 2 _ &Y/-(, Parcel#: pL l I&s LAc oco Zoning District(Check one): 0 A& CI AG.II AG.RES. d RESIDENTIAL [3 COMMERCIAL 0 INDUSTRIAL Overlay District(Check all that apply): 13 SHORELAND ®RIVERWAY 0 FLOODPLAIN 13 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT Type of Land Use Permit Request(Check one): ❑ Animal Waste Storage Facility $550 ❑ Wireless Communication Tower(Co-location) $550 ❑ Nonmetallic Mining Operation $550 M Lower St.Croix Riverway District $350 ❑ Signage $350 ❑ Shoreland $350 ❑ Floodplain $350 ❑ Temporary Occupancy $350 M' Grading&Filling, 12-24.9%Slopes $350 ❑ Livestock Facility $1,000 ❑ Other: ❑ Permit processed in conjunction with a Land Division, Special Exception or Variance $50 State the nature of your request: �" I'M �� 4- .� �(��J2pi�.+O/�(,�� , Zoning Ordinance Reference 12 �'(oA'j s,r%t I attest that the information tained' this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge Property Owner Signature: Date "7 2 1 '' Contractor/Agent Signature: Date ORION mill I 111 111111111 Complete Application Accepted: Z By: _ (.l.L� Fee Received: /?�/// $ Receipt#: ?,51 p 715-386-4680 ST,CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 715-386-4686 FAX 1 10 1 CARMICHAEL ROAD,HUDSON,WI 54016 www.sccwi.us cdd June 24, 2014 Ms. Shari Weide Deputy ut Town Clerk p Y 645 Glover Road Hudson, WI 54016 Dear Ms Weide, Enclosed are: 1. Concept Application form with attachments; 2. Town Notification forms with envelopes addressed to Rolles and Lundgrens; and 3. My check to the Town for$250. The six repairs/jobs for which I seek approval are listed on the first attachment. Next is a hand drawn sketch I prepared at the request of the DNR showing the approximate location of the repairs/jobs. The third attachment is a 3-page narrative of the six jobs, entitled Explanation of Proposed Repairs/Jobs. The final attachments are photos taken by Hank Martinsen, DNR Facilities Operation Manager taken June 19 during his site visit to my property. They are marked by the job number. Kevin Grabau, St Croix County Land Use Administrator also attended the site visit and took similar pictures, which will be forwarded when received. The DNR has been involved since last month when I contacted Craig Thompson, West Central District Land Program Manager. I have dealt with Mr. Thompson regarding the property for several years as the DNR has a conservation easement on the property since I bought the property in the early 1980s. This easement is more restrictive than NR118. The photos and other information have been forwarded to DNR legal staff for opinion on the proposed jobs. Very truly yours, Peter Thompson Cc Russ Kiviniemi, with attachments Gwen Kuchevar, with attachments FOR TOWN USE ONLY: Fee Recd Date Recd Notices Sent TOWN of TROY 654 Glover Road,Hudson,Wl 54016 Phone:(715)425-2665 Fax: (715)425-2551 Ojfice Hours: Mondays& Thursdays 9:00— 12:30 ST. CROIX RIVERWAY CONCEPT APPLICATION FORM FEE: $250.00 Plus All Professional Review Fees Equal to the Actual Cost to the Town THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM, ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK AND FEES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE TOWN CLERK, TOWN ENGINEER AND TOWN ATTORNEY BY noon ON THE FIRST OF THE MONTH (one month prior to the Plan Commission meeting at which the application will be heard). The Plan Commission normally meets on the first Thursday of the month. Applicant Information Property Owner: ?tl—'ER �., ; �a-" -?�� Contractor: e Mailing Address: `j'S$ `( "0)—V 5 Address: Phone#: 6 1Z Q'L? 9t ' Phone#: E-mail: '1S1,)• E-mail: Site Information Property Street Address: -124 5, L I W 6Co Property Legal Address: Section 1 Town' Ran e W Parcel# 0 40-f I h Information Required for Concept Review 1. Completed concept application. 2. Stamped unsealed envelopes with completed Town notification form,addressed to contiguous landowners and/or residents. 3. Check applicable type of project: Check all that apply. Construction in a conforming area V Reconstruction or expansion in a non-conforming area •conditionally approved activity_ •variance or conditional use permit_ 4. A detailed explanation of the items checked above. Use separate attached sheet. CONCEPT REVIEW: Concept review with the Plan Commission is mandatory for any proposed activity covered in the Town's Riverway Ordinance,except for ordinary maintenance and repair.An informational session/site review with the Plan Commission will be scheduled and noticed. Review the Town's St. Croix Riverway Ordinance for procedure requirements. WAIVER TO PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST REQUIREMENTS: Check if you are requesting a waiver to information submittal requirements. Request Waiver_ Indicate specific waivers requested: Also,provide copies of all materials,plans and paperwork submitted to the Town to be mailed(at the applicant's expense) to the Town Engineer and the Town Attorney at the following addresses: Cedar Corporation Rodli,Beskar,Boles&Krueger ATTN: Russ Kiviniemi ATTN: Gwen Kuchevar 604 Wilson Ave. 219 North Main St M onie,WI 54751 P.O. Box 138 River Falls,WI 54022 Property Owner Signature: Date:L / Cabin Repairs 2014 1. Replace washed out steps on boathouse (use plastic boards as the steps are underwater every spring) 2. Improve rock steps to cabin with concrete steps with handrail 3. Repair handrail to beach 4. Remove 2 trees from back of cabin that would badly crush cabin when/if they fall 5. Bury waterline from pump to cabin 6. Fix erosion on road I ✓'L } t 0 Explanation of Proposed Repairs/Jobs 1. Boathouse Steps During the recent storms these steps have been torn off the deck and are floating in the river. Every year when the water is high in the spring these steps are partially underwater. The steps are part of the deck on the boathouse. The boathouse is a concrete structure from the early 1800s, which served to house the launch for the Ilwaco Springs Resort. Besides restoring the stairs, which are necessary to get from the deck to the south end of the beach, I would like to have them constructed of the new plastic boards so that rotting is not a continuing problem. These new products come in a variety of colors and I would choose an appropriate color as recommended by Mr. Wert. 2. Rock Steps to Cabin The steps to the cabin are rocks, like all the stairs on the property from the Resort era. They are irregular, have insufficient tread and rise. These 4 steps originally had a handrail for stability, but it became too wiggly to be of any use. As my friends and I get older(I'm 70) they have become a hazard. Many of us trip and fall on the steps. I propose pouring simple concrete steps in their place with a handrail fixed on the steps. Once up these steps there is a slanted dirt area about 15 ft. long to arrive at the wooden steps to the cabin. I propose putting 15 ft. of pavers along this dirt path (probably about 6). 3. Handrail to Beach The north end of the beach(which is about 100 ft. long) is accessed by climbing down some rocks. Again this climb is hazardous. Originally there was a handrail adjacent to the rocks, but this was destroyed in 2001 or 2002 when a large quantity of rip-rap was place in the area to stabilize the shoreline after a particularly high spring water. This rip- rap was placed pursuant to approvals by the County, State, and U.S. Corps of Engineers. I propose restoring the handrail alongside the rocks for something to hold onto when descending to the beach. I propose to have my son, Ben, an accomplished carpenter, do the repairs on #s 1,2,&3. Ben Thompson 612 597 9529 benjamin345@gmail.com 1 4. Remove 2 trees. There are two fairly large Basswood trees behind the cabin. They are large enough to do substantial damage to the cabin once they fall. They are on a fairly steep slope toward the cabin, so the likelihood is that they will fall downhill onto the cabin. These trees are essentially not visible from the river because they are directly behind the cabin. Also, their removal would not be noticeable in that I have probably the most densely wooded property along the river with many large trees, both deciduous and coniferous, in front of the cabin and all along the shore. I have NO lawn. I propose having these 2 trees removed by a professional tree service. St Croix Tree Service 675 Grupe St Roberts, WI, 54023 715 749 3475 www.stcroixtreeservice.com 5. Bury Waterline I have a pump in front of the cabin. The waterline is made of plastic. This material cannot be exposed to the sun, so we have an insulating material around it to protect it. The protective material is degrading. The plastic pipe is vulnerable to puncture in that it is on the surface. Also, the plastic doesn't drain properly in the fall and often I have to replace breaks in the lines in the spring. The plastic pipe runs in the air and along the ground into the doorway of the basement and then is tacked to the walls of the basement running to the water pressure tank. This means of getting fresh water into the cabin seems to present clean drinking water issues. I propose to have Hoyer Bros Well Drilling and Pump Repair bury the waterline from the pump into the basement where it will again connect to the water pressure tank. Hoyer Bros Well Drilling and Pump Repair W 5077 2501h Av Bay City, WI, 54723 715 594 3769 6. Fix road The road requires maintenance every few years as required because of erosion and more substantial maintenance every decade. The more substantial work is necessary to replenish the gravel so the road is stable and does not become muddy and more susceptible to erosion. The road is about 1/2 mile long and serves three families, to wit: Rolle, Thompson and Lundgren. 2 This year I planned on the more substantial maintenance, but before the work could be permitted and done, the downpour rains began. In response I hired our usual excavator who found that a culvert had become blocked causing all the water from the field above the road to run down the road. This resulted in large dangerous nits in the road. The excavator unclogged the culvert, repaired the worst of the ruts and erosion and placed gravel placed in this area. Therefore, the top 20% of the road is safe and the bottom 80% needs additional gravel, and grading. Without the additional gravel and grading (with any appropriate vegetation) the road will be too muddy to be functional. I propose to have Featherstone Exc, Inc. complete the work. They have done excellent work in the past and the road, which is steep in places, has been very stable. Featherstone Exc, Inc. PO Box 467 Hudson, WI, 54016 715 381 1704 diggerFEI @gmail.com 3