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Home My WebLink About030-2058-80-100 (2) Co D nIX STat A A- I PLANNING &. ZONING June 1,2006 File Ref: SE0068 >� :.. ' Paul Paulson Mann Valley LLC 50 County Road E Houlton,W1 54082 Code Administratr< 715-386-4680 <°« Re: St. Croix County Variance Request Land Information 1:f Parcel#: 27.30.20.567A-10,Town of St.Joseph Planning 715-386-4674„;_'" Dear Mr. Paulson: Real Prom-rty The St. Croix Count Board of Adjustment Board has reviewed our variance request to 7157 -4677 Y Y q the height requirements of an accessory structure in the Commercial District in the Town R ding of St. Joseph. At its meeting on May 25, 2006 the Board voted to approve the application f� -386-4675 � with conditions. The enclosed document is the formal decision regarding the application. N Your must obtain any other required local, state, and federal pen and approvals. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Jenni er Emmerich Zoning Specialist Enc: Decision Cc: Clerk,Town of St. Joseph ST.CRO/X COUNTY GO UERNMENT CENTER 1 101 CARMICHAEL ROAD,HUDSON, Wl 54016 715386-4686 FAX PZC?CO.5A CROIX.WI.US IMA"N.0 0.5AINT-;:RCIX.V0.LiS • FINDINGS,CONCLUSIONS,AND DECISION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ST. CROIX COUNTY,WISCONSIN File: SE0068 Property Owner: Paul Paulson Parcel ID#: 27.30.20.567A-10 Complete Application Received: April 3,2006 Hearing Notice Publication: Weeks of May 8 and May 15, 2006 Hearing Date: May 25,2006 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Having heard all the testimony,considered the entire record herein,and reviewed the site the Board makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law: 1. The applicant is Paul Paulson, owner of Mann Valley LLC, 50 County Road E, Houlton,WI 54082. 2. The site is located in the NW %4 of the NE %4 of Section 27, T30N-R20W, Town of St. Joseph, St.Croix County, WI. 3. The applicant filed an application with the Board of Adjustment for a variance for a pole shed to exceed the maximum height of an accessory structure pursuant to Section 17.12(5) of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. 4. The proposed pole shed meets all other dimensional standards. 5. The proposed pole shed will not negatively impact the character of the area as one new structure will be replacing three deteriorating structures. 6. The Town of St. Joseph has recommended approval of this request. 7. There has been no public opposition to the request. 8. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance would not allow for the indoor storage of large- sized modern machinery. 9. In granting this variance,the spirit of the Ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done by allowing the applicant to store large machinery and equipment inside rather than outside where it can impact neighboring properties. DECISION On the basis of the above Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and the record herein, the Board approved the applicant's variance request,with the following conditions: 1. This variance allows the applicant to construct a 4,860 square foot(60' x 81)pole shed at a height not to exceed 19' 3" at the midpoint between the eaves and the peak as indicated on the plans submitted April 3, 2006. Approval of this variance does not include any additional structures or appurtenances not indicated in the plans. 2. Prior to commencing construction,the applicant shall be responsible for securing a building permit from the Town of St. Joseph and obtaining any other required local, State, or Federal permits and approvals. No plumbing shall be installed in this building without a sanitary permit. 3. Prior to commencing construction, the applicant shall install erosion control measures according to the Wisconsin Construction Site Best Management Practice Handbook. The applicant shall establish permanent groundcover on all disturbed areas immediately upon completion of construction. 4. Within six months of this approval,the applicant shall add another layer of recycled asphalt to all parking areas to ensure that they are dust free. Upon complaint of dust and review by the Zoning Administrator,the applicant may be required to pave(asphalt/cement)the area. 5. Within six months of substantial completion of the building, the applicant shall install the following to screen the new building: • Additional vegetative screening on the berm. The vegetation should consist of evergreens not less than two feet tall and not more than four feet apart in a staggered double row. The berm shall be mowed or mulched to maintain a neat and orderly appearance. • Along the west and north property lines,the applicant shall construct a landscaped buffer at least 10 feet in width and at least six feet in height at time of planting. The landscaped buffer shall attain 80 percent opacity at maturity. i 6. The applicants shall have one (1)year from the issuance of the special exception permit to commence construction of the pole shed and two(2) years from the issuance of this permit to substantially complete the project. Failure to do so shall result in expiration of the special exception permit. If the special exception permit expires within this timeframe, the applicant will be required to secure a new special exception permit. Upon prior request from the applicant, the Zoning Administrator may grant approval for an extension of up to six months. 7. Any minor addition or change in the plans presented shall require review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department prior to making the addition or change. Any major addition or change to the originally approved variance will have to go through the variance process. 8. Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read,understood,and agreed 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: Nelson, yes;Luckey,yes; Struemke,yes; Zoerb, yes; Chairperson Malick, yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2 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(10), Wisconsin Statutes. St. Croix County assumes no responsibility for aciion 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.The Planning and Zoning Department can be contacted for information on how to obtain a transcript. 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: _�& 'j / Clarence W. Malick, Chairper on Date Filed: 06/01/06 Attest: Je er E rich,Zoning Specialist I I 3