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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030-2065-70-000 (2) ST COUNTY Cp�y PLANNING & ZONING June 25 2010 File Ref: SE0224 Jeff Thiel ;*v 1248 Hwy 35 N. Hudson, WI 54016 Re: St. Croix County Special Exception &After-the-fact Variance Requests : Parcel#: 35.30.20.606E,Town of St.Joseph Code Administrau Dear Mr.Thiel: 715-386-4680 `The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment(Board)has reviewed your request for the following items: Land Information& . Planning Item#1: Special exception permit to construct a mechanical lift in the Lower St. Croix 715-386-4674.E Riverway Overlay District pursuant to Section 17.36.F.3.a.3)and subject to the performance Real Pr standards in Section 17.36.H.13 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. �Y 715 -4677 Item 42: After-the-fact variance for accessory structures (deck, stairs, brick patio, and R cling retaining wall) within 40 feet of the bluffline in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay 5-386-4675 District pursuant to Section 17.36.G.5.c.2) of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. Item #3: After-the- fact variance for accessory structures (deck, stairs,brick patio, and retaining wall) less than 25 ft. from the exterior lot line in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District pursuant to Section 17.36.G.5.c.3)of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. After the hearing on June 24, 2010, the Board approved special request Item #lwith conditions. The Board voted to deny the two variance requests for the nonconforming accessory structures.The enclosed document is the formal decision regarding your requests. You must obtain any other required local, state, and federal permits and approvals. Should you have any questions or concerns,please contact me at 715-386-4680. S Pamela Quinn Zoning Specialist/Zoning Administrator Enclosure: Fonnal Decision cc: Clerk, Town of St. Joseph Steve Olson, Land and Water Conservation Department Carrie Stoltz, Wl Department of Natural Resources ST.CRO/X COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 1 101 CARM/CHAEL ROAD,HUDSON, W/ 54016 715386-4686 FAX PZ9C0.SA 1NT-CR0IX.M.US WWW.CO.SAINT-CROIXAM.US passenger car to install the lift. Photos of the site on file that were taken from a birds-eye perspective and from the centerline of the St. Croix River indicate that the entire lot slopes steeply toward the river with no identifiable break in topography or existing vegetation that would make one location on the lot less visible than another.The lift will be earth tone in color and a professional engineer has certified that the proposed lift will be structurally satisfactory and in compliance with International Building Code requirements. 8. The majority of the lot riverward of the existing residence features steep slopes in excess of 25 percent with high erosion potential. With conditions to maintain erosion control measures until permanent self-sustaining native vegetation has established and seed/replant all disturbed areas with native vegetation upon completion of the project(see Finding#9 below), erosion potential will be reduced. 9. The existing vegetation on the site along the top of the slope preservation zone and within 40 feet of the bluffline does not yet meet the current vegetation standards in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District. With conditions requiring the applicant provide a revised vegetative management plan that shows the type of trees and their sizes (diameter at breast height or DBH)to be removed around the proposed lift, including the upper and lower landing areas,the request would comply with Condition#7 of the 2004 BOA decision(SE 35-04). The plan must include a mix of native trees, shrubs, and grasses endemic to the south-facing slopes in the area and be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Department and Land and Water Conservation Department staff. Native trees should include fast-growing poplar hybrids and slower growing red oaks. Tree planting, however, must not be done within the existing POWTS or replacement area to avoid root damage to the wastewater treatment system Implementation of an approved vegetation plan will meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance by enhancing existing vegetation along the top and within 40 feet of the bluffline,provide stabilization of steep slopes to reduce the potential for erosion, and components of the lift will be visually inconspicuous so as not to detract from the scenic or recreational qualities of the Riverway District,thus the property will be brought into compliance with the current vegetation standards in the Lower St. Croix Riverway District 10. The upper landing of the lift is proposed to be outside the existing and replacement POWTS area at the top of the slope and the lower landing for the proposed lift at the base of the slope will be located above the designated OHWM for the St. Croix River. This request would not negatively impact public health,safety, and welfare and would minimize potential flood damage. Item #2 and#3(Variances)Proposed Findings and Conclusions: The Board finds the following facts and conclusions of law pertinent to the request labeled Items#2 &#3: 11. The applicant filed an addendum application with the Board of Adjustment for a variance to the 40-foot setback from the bluffline required in Section 17.36.G.5.c.2)for accessory structures that were attached to an existing legal, nonconforming residence. 12. The applicant filed a second addendum application with the Board of Adjustment for a variance to the 25-foot sideyard setback from an exterior lot line for accessory structures that were attached to an existing legal, nonconforming residence pursuant to Section 17.36.G.5.c.3)of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. 13. Literal enforcement of the ordinance prohibiting accessory structures within the bluffline and lot line setbacks would prevent the applicant's access of the house through a rear doorway unless a sidewalk is allowed to connect the rear stairway with the driveway. Accessory uses and structures are allowed in the Riverway District subject to the standards in Section 17.36.H and with a land use permit from the St. Croix County Zoning Administrator pursuant to 17.36.F.2.a.1). In 2007, zoning staff directed the previous owner to apply for an after-the-fact land use permit for the retaining wall and variances for the patio's encroachment into bluff line and lot line setbacks. Substantial justice would be served if accessory structure(s)necessary for safe ingress and egress were allowed to remain in place. 14. The existing house was constructed within the bluffline and lot line setbacks after approval of variances by the Board of Adjustment in 2004 and therefore may be considered a legal,nonconforming structure. House plans included in the variance approval show a door facing riverward and a limestone patio with a railing and steps(refer to Exhibit 9A& 913). However, Condition#3 in the Board's decision stated"These variances are FINDINGS,CONCLUSIONS,AND DECISION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ST.CROIX COUNTY,WISCONSIN File Number: SE0224 Applicants: Jeff Thiel,property owner Agent: Bill MacLachlan,Hill Hiker, Inc. Parcel Number: 35.30.20.606E Complete Application Received: April 27, 2010 Hearing Notice Publication: June 7 and 14, 2010 Hearing Date: June 24,2010 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Having heard all the testimony and considered the entire record herein, the Board makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law pertinent to the special exception and variance requests: 1. The applicant is Jeff Thiel,property owner. 2. The site is located at 1248 State Highway 35 in part of Government Lot 2, Section 35,T30N,R20W,Town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County, WI. 3. The Town of St. Joseph Town Clerk e-mailed an excerpt from the Plan Commission 5/26/10 meeting minutes recommended County approval provided the Town Board gets a copy of the site plan with trees and foliage identified,the lift site is marked and properly staked, and the application is signed. On June P,the Town Board met and referred the request back to the Plan Commission to review vegetation, restoration and erosion control;the plans are to be reviewed by the Plan Commission who will then make a recommendation to the Town Board. 4. The Land and Water Conservation Department,Rural Land Specialist, Steve Olson, reviewed the application and his comments from 2007 are still valid: verify that electrical components for the lower base of the lift are elevated above the 100-year flood elevation and that the structure can withstand flood pressures, uplift, and other flood factors; and seed all disturbed areas with native vegetation upon completion of the project. 5. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources representative,Carrie Stoltz, Water Management Specialist,e- mailed the following comments: "In order for the new owner or anyone else to get a variance it must be a hardship created by the property and not the owner(s).Not having a deck is not a hardship. He could make the deck/stairs smaller to comply or he must eliminate them. He could show hardship in the fact he may need steps to exit his home,but that would only allow just the minimal amount needed for ingress/egress,not a patio. For the retaining wall, he would need to show that it is necessary for erosion control and not just aesthetics." Item#1 (Special Exception Permit to construct a lift)Proposed Findings and Conclusions: The Board finds the following facts and conclusions of law pertinent to the request labeled Item#1: 6. The applicant submitted an application to the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment for a special exception permit to construct a lift in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District pursuant to Section 17.36 F.3.a.3) and subject to the performance standards in Section 17.36 H.13 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. 7. According to the applicant,the proposed lift will meet all design standards stipulated in Section 17.36 H.13.a.1)-10)of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. The proposed lift is necessary to provide pedestrian access to the St. Croix River due to slopes exceeding 25 percent, and will be the only lift accessing the St. Croix River on the site. There is currently no other stairway or trail access to the river. The proposed design will not allow for the transport of boats or other equipment, and the passenger car will not exceed the allowable dimensional standards. Minimal tree removal will be required one foot from either side of the replacement schedule in Section 17.36 H.8.f. of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance.All replacement trees shall be at least two inches DBH(except on slopes exceeding 25 percent,where one inch DBH may be substituted to minimize disturbance)and planted no more than 12 feet apart and parallel to the river. �I 101�p 1� • Restore vegetation along the lift alignment cut by previous owner and brush removed by applicant.(See Exhibit 12) 6. Prior to commencing any exca'vati In activities, approved erosion control measures shall be installed and maintained until the entire site has been stabilized with permanent native vegetation consistent with the approved vegetation management plan. During construction,the smallest amount of bare ground shall be exposed for as short a time as possible. Temporary ground cover such as mulch shall be used until permanent S o 0 Zp►� native vegetative cover is successfully established. Phosphorous fertilizers shall not be used to establish and (} f I maintain vegetation on the disturbed area of the site, unless a soil test confirms that phosphorous is needed. 7. Prior to commencing any excavation activities,the applicant shall submit to the Zoning Administrator a Compliance Deposit of$1,275 to be held by the Zoning Administrator until all conditions of this approval Ib have been met, at which time the deposit will be refunded in full along with a Certificate of Compliance. 8. Within 30 days of this decision,the applicant shall comply with Condition#7 of the 2004 Board decision and Section 17.36.H.7.g by recording an affidavit that references this decision,the maintenance and operation yq a plan for the stormwater drywell,and the approved vegetation management plan against the property. The V applicant shall provide a recorded copy of the affidavit to the Zoning Administrator. The intent is to make present and future owners aware of the responsibilities and limitations associated with this decision. 9. Within 30 days of completing construction,the applicant shall submit to the Zoning Administrator certification from a registered engineer, surveyor, or the project architect that the lift has been constructed in 0 accordance with the approved plans, and photographs of the property as viewed from the top of the bluff and from the mid-channel of the St. Croix River. 10. Any minor change or addition to the project, including but not limited to design of the project, shall require review and approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to making the change or addition. Any major change or addition to the originally approved plan will have to go through the variance approval process. )11. The applicant shall have one (1)year from the issuance of these approvals to commence installation of the `V7'`° V0 placement POWTS and two(2)years to complete it. Failure to do so may result in expiration or revocation of this decision,after which time the applicant will be required to secure a new variance before starting or �I completing the project. 12. These conditions may be amended or additional conditions may be added if unanticipated circumstances 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 proper notice to the applicant and an opportunity for a hearing. 13. 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 the special exception: Chairman Malick,yes; Hurtgen,yes;Nelson,yes; Peterson,yes and McAllister,yes. Motion carried. 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 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. for the home and drainfield as shown in the plans submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department on December 2,2004 and do not include additional decks,patios, porches,walkways, or any other accessory structures or impervious coverage not shown on the plans.The applicants shall be required to apply for and obtain a variance prior to construction of any additional structures". The home was purchased in 2007 by Brian Johnson, and a brick patio, retaining wall, and stone steps were added without obtaining variances for setbacks to lot lines and bluff line. Substantial justice would be served to allow the applicant to abate these outstanding violations by removing the retaining wall, patio, and block stairs and stabilizing the soil over the tanks and building a sidewalk along the house foundation not to exceed three(3)feet wide within the bluffline setback. 15. Literal enforcement of the provisions of the Ordinance would not create an unnecessary hardship due to the unique physical characteristics of the property in that the buildable portion of the parcel is 36,000 sq. ft. and a majority of the parcel consists of slopes in excess of 25 percent,where expansion of a nonconforming structure is prohibited. When determining whether an unnecessary hardship exists,the Board of Adjustment must identify unique physical characteristics of the property that would otherwise prohibit the applicant from using the property for a permitted purpose, and then weigh the burden placed on the applicant in meeting the requirements of the Ordinance against the public interests being protected. 16. Granting these variance requests would not be consistent with Section 17.70(5)(c)3. and Wisconsin State Statutes §59.694 and would be contrary to the public interest, which is to prevent soil erosion, maintain property values,and preserve and maintain the exceptional scenic,cultural, and natural characteristics of the water and related land of the Lower St. Croix Riverway. 17. Approving the porch, steps, and sidewalk provide minimal relief from the standards in the Ordinance. DECISION On the basis of the above Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and the record herein,the Board de ied the variance re uests due to an absence of unnecessary hardship, On the basis of the above Finding!off act,Conclusions of Law, and the record herein,the Board has approved the special exception permit request with the following conditions: 1. This special exception(Item#1)allows the applicant to construct a lift in the Lower St. Croix Riverway District in accordance with the plans submitted and additional detailed site plan, and as provided in the conditions below. Approval of this special exception permit does not include any additional grading and filling,vegetation removal, structures,or impervious coverage. 2. The Town of St. Joseph and any other aggrieved party may request a reconsideration of this decision 15 days prior to the next regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting in accordance with the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Rules and By-Laws 3. rior to commencing lift construction,the applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Zoning 0, Administrator a detailed site plan showing the structure's alignment on the bluff face with elevations and , r locations for upper and lower landings,along with verification from a registered professional engineer that it will be constructed in compliance with Floodplain Overlay District Sections 17.40.D.2.c and 17.40 G.3.c of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. /4. Prior to commencing construction of the lift,the applicants shall secure a building permit from the Town of St.Joseph and obtain any other required local, state, or federal permits and/or-approvals. . 5 Prior to commencing lift construction,the applicant shall submit to and have approved by the Zoning Administrator a revised vegetation management plan that satisfies conditions in the 2004 decision and u' includes: • A site plan showing all existing vegetation to be removed and all proposed replacement vegetation to be planted. (submitted June 22, 2010 and entered as Exhibit 11, revised in Exhibit 12) • A list of replacement trees and shrubs native to the area and suitable for stabilizing steep slopes,preventing erosion, and providing wildlife habitat. Replacement trees shall be planted in accordance with the 1 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: Date Filed: 6/29/10 Clarence W. "Buck"Malick, Chairperson wanted to see a pathway of the lift, so he had cut some trees, most of which were already dead,but he regrets this and will be replanting and reseeding the area. No one testified in opposition. Application #2: Donnie Vincent/Sand Box Arena: After-the-fact Special Exception Amendment The applicant requested an after-the-fact amendment to a special exception permit to have event camping instead of a permanent campground as approved by the Board of Adjustment on June 1, 2008. Staff presented the application and staff report. The Town Board has been contacted and we expect a response by the meeting date. The St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department: Steve Olson, Rural Land Specialist, will be visiting the site and will have a recommendation by the meeting date. St. Croix County Highway Department has reviewed the application and verified that improvements have been made to County Highway CC and Old Mill Road to handle the high percentage of trailer, camper, and RV traffic generated by the existing racetrack and indoor motocross facility. Durkee stated that the Highway Department has no further concerns, but that the Town's input will be important. The St. Croix County Public Health Department indicated the applicants are going to apply for an event camping license for each of the 4 weekend camping events. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has informed staff that no additional Chapter 30 permits would be required to add a campground. Staff recommended approval of the special exception amendment based on 19 findings of fact and conclusions of law with 16 conditions. Donnie Vincent, owner of Sand Box Arena, signed an oath and answered Alex Blackburn that he is looking for approval for 79 campsites. He also commented on the erosion control problems stating due to the major rains, the seed continues to wash away. He has reseeded six to seven times already. New channels have been created and they are starting to see the water flow properly. Kevin Grabau added that he sees more vegetation growing, more of berm has been formed and the water off the campground now goes through the infiltration pond. No one testified in opposition. Application #3: Roger & Judith Kubera: Special Exception The applicant requested an after-the-fact Special exception for filling and grading an area exceeding 10,000 square feet in the Ag-Residential and Shoreland District of Twin Lakes, Town of Warren. Staff presented the application and staff report. The Town Board has been sent a copy of the original application and the revised materials submitted on 5/24/2010. The Town Board provided a copy of their meeting agenda and minutes from May 17, 2010. No new information was presented at that time for comment or decision by the Town Board. The Land and Water Conservation Department: Steve Olson, Rural Land Specialist, has 2 4 Ecopy BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AND HEARING MINUTES June 24, 2010 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Clarence "Buck" Malick at 8:30 a.m. A roll call was made. David Peterson, Jerry McAllister, Sue Nelson and Joe Hurtgen were present. Staff included: David Fodroczi, Director; Kevin Grabau, Code Administrator; Alex Blackburn, Zoning Specialist; Pam Quinn, Zoning Specialist; and Monica Lucht, Recorder. Staff confirmed to the Board that this was a properly noticed meeting. The next meeting for the Board is scheduled for Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. in the County Board Room of the Government Center in Hudson. Application#1: Jeff Thiel: Special Exception and Two After-the-fact Variances The applicant requested a special exception permit to construct a mechanical lift in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District, an after-the-fact variance for accessory structures (deck, stairs, brick patio, and retaining wall) within 40 feet of the bluffline in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District and an after-the-fact variance for accessory structures (deck, stairs, brick patio, and retaining wall) less than 25 ft. from the exterior lot line in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District. The Town Clerk of St. Joseph e-mailed an excerpt from the Plan Commission 5/26/10 meeting minutes which recommended County approval provided the Town Board gets a copy of the site plan with trees and foliage identified, the lift site is marked and properly staked, and the application is signed. On June 3`d, the Town Board met and referred the request back to the Plan Commission to review vegetation, restoration and erosion control; the plans are to be reviewed by the Plan Commission who will then make a recommendation to the Town Board. St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department has reviewed the application and comments from 2007 are still valid: verify that electrical components for the lower base of the lift are elevated above the 100-year flood elevation and that the structure can withstand flood pressures, uplift, and other flood factors; and seed all disturbed areas with native vegetation upon completion of the project. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources e-mailed the following comments: In order for the new owner or anyone else to get a variance, it must be a hardship created by the property and not the owner(s). Not having a deck is not a hardship. He could make the deck/stairs smaller to comply or he must eliminate them. He could show hardship in the fact he may need steps to exit his home, but that would only allow just the minimal amount needed for ingress/egress, not a patio. For the retaining wall, he would need to show that it is necessary for erosion control and not just aesthetics. Staff recommended approval of the special exception based on 10 findings of fact and conclusions of law with 9 conditions. In the event the Board provides findings to grant the variance requests, staff recommended 7 findings of fact and conclusions of law with 15 conditions. Jeff Thiel, property owner, signed an oath and spoke in favor of the request. He wanted the Board to know prior to the site visit that the Town of St. Joseph Plan Commission had overlay district without a zoning permit. 5. The Town Board provided a copy of their meeting agenda and minutes from May 17, 2010. No new information was presented at that time for comment or decision by the Town Board. The Town of Warren engineering representative, Frank Phillips, met with staff in May 2010 to discuss this application and recommends exposed soil on steep cut banks be stabilized using acceptable erosion and sediment control measures. 6. The St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department previous recommendation included the following: The plan needs to address stabilization and erosion control on all of the steep cut banks that are currently eroding and un-vegetated. 7. The applicants filed an application with the Board of Adjustment for an after- the-fact special exception permit for filling and grading an area exceeding 10,000 square feet in the Shoreland District of Twin Lakes in order to abate a violation for filling and grading without a permit and restore an area within a 66' easement that had been excavated by a neighboring landowner pursuant to Section 17.29(2)(d) of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. The proposed restoration project encompasses an area of 18,600 square feet on slopes ranging from less than 12 to 24.9 percent. 8. Resolution of a civil suit between the Kuberas and the Andersons resulted in mediation and a recorded "easement use agreement" where the two parties acknowledge under Item 5 Rights of Use that only Parcel A owner (Anderson), Parcel B owner(Anderson), and Parcel C owner(Kubera) shall have rights of ingress and egress over the Easement property...and shall take no action to prevent or unreasonably interfere with the other party's enjoyment of such rights. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence and anything contrary in this Agreement, Parcel A and Parcel B shall remain dominant estates and Parcel C shall remain the servient estate. The agreement also states in item 4. Maintenance and Repair Costs that"if any portion of the Easement Property is damaged or destroyed by a Parcel Owner..., then such owner shall be solely responsible to immediately repair the damaged area and pay all costs associated with such repair." With conditions that the applicant will comply with the easement use agreement, the request will meet the ordinance purpose of preserving Shoreland cover by controlling Shoreland excavation and other earth moving activities. 9. The applicants obtained a driveway permit from the Town of Warren on March 23, 2007 and, until such time as a principal structure is built on Lot 1, are currently exempt from town driveway requirements pursuant to Warren Town ordinance 6-4-1(e)(2). The driveway permit application did not include a specific site plan or drawing to indicate the proposed driveway's alignment, only that its location would begin 200 feet south of a future road easement. 4 reviewed the Kubera special exception permit application and made comments in 2009; please refer to the 5/28/09 staff report. Some of the items requested no longer apply to the current site conditions. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Carrie Stoltz, Water Management Specialist, and Jim Devlin, Run-off Management Specialist, made comments in 2009; please refer to 5/28/09 staff report. Roger Kubera signed an oath and spoke in favor of the request. He is the landowner and has been excavating since 2006 and is trying to find a resolution. He has applied for this after-the-fact special exception to correct the over 10,000 square feet that Don Anderson disturbed. Pam Quinn clarified that what needs to be done is primarily in the easement. Roger Kubera agrees with staff on the majority of what needs to be done, except for one area,which he stated is not a problem he caused. Don Anderson signed an oath and spoke in opposition to the request. He claimed he did not excavate in the easement until 2006 when he started to build a driveway and then it was only the first 300 feet. It was Roger Kubera who bulldozed the area back in 1999 without permits. Don Anderson stated the restoration work that Roger Kubera has done isn't restored properly and the banks are still eroding. Minutes Motion by Nelson, second by McAllister to approve the May 27, 2010 minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Recessed for site visits at 10:10 a.m. Reconvened at 12:50 p.m. Decisions After hearing the testimony and reviewing the material in the record, the Board rendered the following decisions: Application#3: Roger & Judith Kubera: Special Exception Motion by McAllister, second by Peterson to approve the special exception request based on the following findings of fact and conclusions of law: 1. The applicants are Roger and Judith Kubera, property owners. 2. The site is located on Lot 1, CSM V. 22/P. 5365 in NW '/ of the SE 1/, Section 29, T29N, RI 8W, Town of Warren, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. 3. The application for an after-the-fact special exception permit was made in response to an order contained in a Notice of Violation letter, dated January 29, 2009, which specifically addressed filling and grading in the Shoreland overlay district without a zoning permit. 4. The application for an after-the-fact special exception permit was made in response to an order contained in a Notice of Violation letter, dated January 29, 2009, which specifically addressed filling and grading in the Shoreland 3 level of native groundcover on the site. 6. Prior to commencing construction, the applicants shall submit to the Zoning Administrator a surety in the form of a cash compliance deposit in an amount of$1,100 to be held by the Planning and Zoning Department until the project has been completed and approved to be in compliance with the conditions of this permit and all applicable provisions of the Ordinance, at which time the deposit will be refunded in full. i 7. Within 30 days of substantially completing site restoration, the applicants shall submit documentation to the Zoning Administrator in the form of photos that the project has been completed as approved. 8. Any minor change or addition to the project, including but not limited to design of the project, shall require review and approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to making the change or addition. Any major change or addition to the originally approved plan will have to go through the special exception approval process. 9. The applicants shall have six (6)months from the date of this approval to commence the restoration project and one (1) year from the date of this approval to complete it. Failure to do so shall result in expiration of the special exception permit. If the special exception permit expires before the project commences, the applicants will be required to secure a new special exception permit before starting. 10. These conditions may be amended or additional conditions may be added if unanticipated circumstances 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 applicants and an opportunity for a hearing. 11. Accepting this decision means that the applicants have read,understand, and agree to all conditions of this decision. Motion carried unanimously. Application#1: Jeff Thiel: Special Exception and Two After-the-fact Variances Motion by Nelson, second by Peterson to approve the special exception and variances. Motion withdrawn. Motion amended by Malick, second by McAllister to exclude the variances and approve the lift. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Peterson, second by Nelson to approve the lift based on the following findings of fact and conclusions of law: 1. The applicant is Jeff Thiel,property owner. Upon being notified of the outstanding violations on this property, the applicant immediately attempted to 6 0 • With conditions that any future development of a driveway must comply with the easement use agreement and include an engineered construction plan that meets the Town of Warren and St. Croix County ordinance standards, the request will not be contrary to the public health, safety, or general welfare nor will it be substantially adverse to property values in the neighborhood. 10. The site is located in the Ag Residential and Shoreland Overlay Districts of Twin Lakes and is within a primary environmental corridor as identified by the St. Croix County Development Management Plan 2000-2020. With conditions for implementing and maintaining proper erosion control measures before, during and after land disturbance; limiting the use of phosphorous fertilizers on the site; and maintaining and enhancing the current level of native groundcover on the site—particularly on steep slopes - this request will be consistent with the goals and objectives of the St. Croix County Development Management Plan 2000-2020 aimed at protecting slopes and controlling erosion and sedimentation from development, identifying and protecting environmental corridors, and guiding development to locations and conditions that minimize adverse impacts to natural resources. With the following conditions: 1. This after-the-fact special exception permit allows the applicants to restore a disturbed area not to exceed 18,600 square feet on slopes ranging from less than 12 to 24.9 percent in the Shoreland District of Twin Lakes in accordance with the plans submitted, and as provided in the conditions below. Approval for this special exception permit does not include any additional grading and filling, tree removal, structures, uses, or other development activities. 2. The Town of Warren and any other aggrieved party may request a reconsideration of this decision 15 days prior to the next regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting in accordance with the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Rules and By-Laws. 3. Prior to commencing restoration, the applicants shall secure any other required local, state, or federal permits and approvals, including but not limited to written consent as specified in the recorded Easement Use Agreement. i 4. Prior to any future development of lot 1 for a principal dwelling, the applicant must obtain sanitary and building permits and provide engineered construction plans for the driveway that will meet the Town of Warren and St. Croix County ordinance standards. 5. Within 30 days of this approval, the applicant shall implement the erosion and sediment control plan to stabilize all of the steep cut banks that are currently eroding soil on the north side of the access easement and enhance the current 5 passenger car to install the lift. Photos of the site on file that were taken from a birds-eye perspective and from the centerline of the St. Croix River indicate that the entire lot slopes steeply toward the river with no identifiable break in topography or existing vegetation that would make one location on the lot less visible than another. The lift will be earth tone in color and a professional engineer has certified that the proposed lift will be structurally satisfactory and in compliance with International Building Code requirements. 8. The majority of the lot riverward of the existing residence features steep slopes in excess of 25 percent with high erosion potential. With conditions to maintain erosion control measures until permanent self-sustaining native vegetation has established and seed/replant all disturbed areas with native vegetation upon completion of the project (see Finding#9 below), erosion potential will be reduced. 9. The existing vegetation on the site along the top of the slope preservation zone and within 40 feet of the bluffline does not yet meet the current vegetation standards in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District. With conditions requiring the applicant provide a revised vegetative management plan that shows the type of trees and their sizes (diameter at breast height or DBH) to be removed around the proposed lift, including the upper and lower landing areas, the request would comply with Condition#7 of the 2004 BOA decision(SE 35-04). The plan must include a mix of native trees, shrubs, and grasses endemic to the south- facing slopes in the area and be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Department and Land and Water Conservation Department staff. Native trees should include fast-growing poplar hybrids and slower growing red oaks. Tree planting,however, must not be done within the existing POWTS or replacement area to avoid root damage to the wastewater treatment system Implementation of an approved vegetation plan will meet the spirit and intent of the ordinance by enhancing existing vegetation along the top and within 40 feet of the bluffline,provide stabilization of steep slopes to reduce the potential for erosion, and components of the lift will be visually inconspicuous so as not to detract from the scenic or recreational qualities of the Riverway District, thus the property will be brought into compliance with the current vegetation standards in the Lower St. Croix Riverway District. 10. The upper landing of the lift is proposed to be outside the existing and replacement POWTS area at the top of the slope and the lower landing for the proposed lift at the base of the slope will be located above the designated OHWM for the St. Croix River. This request would not negatively impact public health, safety, and welfare and would minimize potential flood damage. With the following conditions: 1. This special exception allows the applicant to construct a lift in the Lower St. Croix Riverway District in accordance with the plans submitted and additional 8 • i comply with the county ordinances and cooperated fully with staff in submittal of application addendums for after-the-fact variances to abate the violations. 2. The site is located at 1248 State Highway 35 in part of Government Lot 2, Section 35, T3 ON, R20W, Town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County, WI. 3. The Town of St. Joseph Town Board and Plan Commission meetings were held on June 3rd and June 9th and the applicant's requests were included on the meeting agendas. The Town's comments and/or concerns were not available for inclusion in the staff report. The Town Clerk e-mailed an excerpt from the Plan Commission 5/26/10 meeting minutes recommended County approval provided the Town Board gets a copy of the site plan with trees and foliage identified, the lift site is marked and properly staked, and the application is signed. On June 3rd, the Town Board met and referred the request back to the Plan Commission to review vegetation, restoration and erosion control; the plans are to be reviewed by the Plan Commission who will then make a recommendation to the Town Board. 4. The St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department recommends that the applicant verify that electrical components for the lower base of the lift are elevated above the 100-year flood elevation and that the structure can withstand flood pressures,uplift, and other flood factors; and seed all disturbed areas with native vegetation upon completion of the project. . 5. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources representative e-mailed the following comments: In order for the new owner or anyone else to get a variance it must be a hardship created by the property and not the owner(s). Not having a deck is not a hardship. He could make the deck/stairs smaller to comply or he must eliminate them. He could show hardship in the fact he may need steps to exit his home,but that would only allow just the minimal amount needed for ingress/egress, not a patio. For the retaining wall, he would need to show that it is necessary for erosion control and not just aesthetics. 6. The applicant submitted an application to the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment for a special exception permit to construct a lift in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District pursuant to Section 17.36 F.3.a.3) and subject to the performance standards in Section 17.36 H.13 of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. 7. According to the applicant, the proposed lift will meet all design standards stipulated in Section 17.36 H.13.a.1)-10) of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. The proposed lift is necessary to provide pedestrian access to the St. Croix River due to slopes exceeding 25 percent, and will be the only lift accessing the St. Croix River on the site. There is currently no other stairway or trail access to the river. The proposed design will not allow for the transport of boats or other equipment, and the passenger car will not exceed the allowable dimensional standards. Minimal tree removal will be required one foot from either side of the 7 7. Prior to commencing any lift construction activities, the applicant shall submit to the Zoning Administrator a Compliance Deposit of$1,275 to be held by the Zoning Administrator until all conditions of this approval have been met, at which time the deposit will be refunded in full along with a Certificate of Compliance. 8. Within 30 days of this decision, the applicant shall comply with Condition#7 of the 2004 Board decision and Section 17.36.H.7.g by recording an affidavit that references this decision, the maintenance and operation plan for the stormwater drywell, and the approved vegetation management plan against the property. The applicant shall provide a recorded copy of the affidavit to the Zoning Administrator. The intent is to make present and future owners aware of the responsibilities and limitations associated with this decision. 9. Within 30 days of completing construction, the applicant shall submit to the Zoning Administrator certification from a registered engineer, surveyor, or the project architect that the lift has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans, and photographs of the property as viewed from the top of the bluff and from the mid-channel of the St. Croix River. i Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Malick, second by McAllister to deny the variances on the ground that there is no hardship. Motion carried. Discussion followed regarding whether removal of patio and stairs may cause damage and erosion issues. Decision made to allow applicant to retain the porch, railing, steps and a sidewalk for ingress/egress from the rear door. Nelson was excused from the meeting. Application #2: Donnie Vincent/Sand Box Arena: After-the-fact Special Exception Amendment Motion by Hurtgen, second by McAllister to approve the special exception amendment based on the following findings of fact and conclusions of law: 1. The applicant is Donnie Vincent,owner of Sandbox Arena. 2. The site is located off of Old Mill Road in the SW '/ of the NW '/ and the SE 1/ of the NW '/ of Section 10, T31N, R18W, Town of Star Prairie, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. 3. The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment (Board) approved the original special exception permit for the existing indoor motorsports facility, The Sandbox Arena, on May 25, 2006. Condition #21 of the Board's decision states that permanent and/or event camping or any person (except security or staff) staying overnight on the site shall require separate special exception approval by the Board. 4. Cedar Lake Speedway owns the adjoining property to the west, north, and east, and has installed a total of 185 campsites in 2007. Of these campsites, 94 are located 10 detailed site plan and as provided in the conditions below. Approval of this special exception permit does not include any additional grading and filling, vegetation removal, structures of any kind, or impervious coverage. 2. The Town of St. Joseph and any other aggrieved party may request a reconsideration of this decision 15 days prior to the next regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting in accordance with the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Rules and By-Laws. 3. Prior to commencing lift construction,the applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator a detailed site plan showing the structure's alignment on the bluff face with elevations and locations for upper and lower landings, along with verification from a registered professional engineer that it will be constructed in compliance with Floodplain Overlay District Sections 17.40.D.2.c and 17.40 G.3.c of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. 4. Prior to commencing construction of the lift, the applicants shall secure a building permit from the Town of St. Joseph and obtain any other required local, state, or federal permits and/or approvals. 5. Prior to commencing lift construction,the applicant shall submit to and have approved by the Zoning Administrator a revised vegetation management plan that satisfies conditions in the 2004 decision and includes: • A site plan showing all existing vegetation to be removed and all proposed replacement vegetation to be planted. (submitted June 22, 2010 and entered as Exhibit 11, revised in Exhibit 12) • A list of replacement trees and shrubs native to the area and suitable for stabilizing steep slopes,preventing erosion, and providing wildlife habitat. Replacement trees shall be planted in accordance with the replacement schedule in Section 17.36 H.8.f. of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. All replacement trees shall be at least two inches DBH (except on slopes exceeding 25 percent, where one inch DBH may be substituted to minimize disturbance) and planted no more than 12 feet apart and parallel to the river. • Restore vegetation along the lift alignment cut by previous owner and brush removed by applicant. (See Exhibit 12) 6. Prior to commencing any construction activities, approved erosion control measures shall be installed and maintained until the entire site has been stabilized with permanent native vegetation consistent with the approved vegetation management plan. During construction, the smallest amount of bare ground shall be exposed for as short a time as possible. Temporary ground cover such as mulch shall be used until permanent native vegetative cover is successfully established. Phosphorous fertilizers shall not be used to establish and maintain vegetation on the disturbed area of the site, unless a soil test confirms that phosphorous is needed. 9 garbage and refuse on a daily basis; this request would not constitute a nuisance by reason of noise, dust, smoke, odor or other similar factors. 11.With the plan to use the two 40 foot by 80 foot concession buildings for people to retreat in severe weather, along with having people crouch down along the south wall of the track,this request will not be contrary to public health and safety. 12.With conditions to post incidental signs that inform the campers where to seek shelter in severe weather this request will not be contrary to public health and safety. 13.With conditions for on-going site stabilization and proper maintenance of the storm water management measures in accordance with the approved plans, granting this request would not be substantially adverse to property values for nearby residences. 14.The Town of Star Prairie Town Board has reviewed this application at their May 18`h meeting and the town has no problems subject to County approval. 15.The St. Croix County Land and Water Conservation Department finds the onsite stabilization of the storm water and erosion control measures to be incomplete. The difference in the recommendation from Land and Water and Zoning staff was due to a large rain event. 16.The St. Croix County Highway Department has reviewed the application and verified that improvements have been made to County Highway CC and Old Mill Road to handle the high percentage of trailer, camper, and RV traffic generated by the existing racetrack and indoor motocross facility. The access requirements in Section 17.60 have been met. 17.Carrie Stoltz, Water Management Specialist, from The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has informed staff that no additional Chapter 30 permits would be required to add a campground. 18. The Planning and Zoning Department currently holds a $5000 cash deposit for compliance. 19. On June le the eroded slope areas on the north side of the building have been stabilized with rock. The run off along east side of the building has been stabilized with rock and drains have been installed to run the water into the pond. A row of timbers has been placed between the road and the pond on the east side of the building. The ponds and wetlands have had the sediment removed. The vegetation is in substantial conformance. With conditions to establish vegetation on the remaining bare ground, this site will not cause environmental issues by having sediment washing in to the wetland. On June 18`h some of the above vegetation and stabilization was damaged by a large rain event. 12 completely on the Sandbox Arena property. The remaining 91 camp sites are on the Cedar Lake Speedway Property. The applicants received conditional approval for the operation of these 91 camp sites on June 1, 2008. The Cedar Lake Speedway patrons will be using the camp sites for the 4 special weekend events. 5. The applicants have complied with all conditions of their 2006 special exception permit except for the following: • Condition #11 required the applicant to provide overflow parking for an additional 143 vehicles and trailers. The campsite now occupies the area designated for overflow parking. The applicants are proposing no overflow parking since they don't have events at the same time. • Condition #21 required Board of Adjustment approval prior to any future camping on the site. Campsites were installed in 2007 and the applicants are now p g p pp requesting after-the-fact approval for them. Camping has continued since the 2006 Board decision. • Stormwater erosion continues to be a problem. 6. The applicants have complied with all conditions of their June 1, 2008 special I exception permit except for the following: • Construction of the bathhouse. The current proposal is to not build this bathhouse. • Displaying signs regarding the noise rules at the campground and posting the emergency contact number. The current proposal includes a sign plan. 7. This request would not violate the spirit and intent of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance in that the existing indoor motorsports facility is a reasonable and appropriate use in the Commercial District, which the property is currently zoned. The location of this property adjacent to Cedar Lake Speedway, a legal nonconforming use that has existed at its present location for many decades, allows for the sharing of infrastructure and the scheduling of complementary events. Cedar Lake Speedway and The Sandbox Arena are regional destinations for racing and motocross enthusiasts. The proposed campsites are accessory to the principal motorsports uses and will help to support the events held by these two facilities by providing on-site accommodations for patrons and riders. 8. The applicants will be required to obtain event camping permits from the St. Croix County Public Health Department for each camping weekend. 9. With conditions to get a state sanitary permit to provide four dump stations now and then re-visiting the need for additional dump stations in June 2011 this request would not be contrary to public health and safety. 10.With conditions for providing 2 sheriffs deputies and 2 security guards to patrol the campground during the 4 event camping weekends, posting the proposed signs that explain the quiet hours and prohibit fireworks, shielding all light sources so as not to produce glare onto adjacent residential properties; requiring trash crews to clean up 11 0 , 8. Upon complaints of regularly occurring, excessively loud noise at any time, the applicant shall work with the Zoning Administrator to abate the noise problem. In the event that the matter cannot be resolved administratively, the applicant shall take the matter before the Board of Adjustment at a public hearing. 9. Two incidental signs that inform the campers where to seek shelter in severe weather and also inform campers of the quiet hours shall be posted. 10. Any future signage shall require prior review and approval by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. 11. The property and all buildings on it shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner throughout the year, with trash and debris cleaned daily and no outside storage of any kind. 12. All lights for the campground must be downward directed and shielded away from neighboring properties to prevent glare. 13. The applicant shall contact the Zoning Administrator to review compliance with this special exception amendment within three months of this approval date,which would be September 23,2010 The applicants shall contact the Zoning Administrator in early June of 2011 to determine if an additional dump station is needed. The applicants would then come back to the Board every two years thereafter, starting in June of 2012 for compliance with the conditions of this approval. These conditions may be amended or additional conditions may be added to address complaints or if unanticipated circumstances arise—including but not limited to noise and/or other disturbance,the condition of the wetland, and adequacy of the parking- 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. 14. Any change in ownership or use of the property,buildings, and/or business; or change or addition to the property,building, or facilities; or changes to the current project details—including but not limited to redesign of the campsites, future expansion, signage, landscaping, or lot/access changes—shall require prior review and approval by the Zoning Administrator and in some circumstances through the special exception approval process as stated in the Ordinance. 15. The applicants shall have one (1) year from the date of this approval to commence legal use of the campsites. Failure to do so shall result in expiration of this special exception permit. If the special exception permit expires within this timeframe, the applicant will be required to secure a new special exception permit. 16. Accepting this decision means that the applicants and all property owners have read,understand, and agree to all conditions of this decision. 14 With the followin g conditions: 1. This special exception amendment is for Tabletop Properties, LLC to operate up to 94 permanent campsites and a sanitary station on their 19.26-acre lot in the Commercial District as indicated in the plans and as provided in the conditions below. This approval does not include any campsites, access roads, or activities that are located either partially or wholly on the adjoining parcel to the east, which is currently owned by Derivative Developments (Cedar Lake Speedway). This approval does not include any additional grading and filling activities (except to install required sanitary facilities and water lines and to remedy existing erosion and sedimentation problems), group campsites, permanent or temporary structures (except portable toilets), additional impervious coverage, or other improvements or uses. 2. Prior to commencing use of any of the campsites by a camping unit, the applicant shall secure all necessary local, state, and federal permits and approvals,including but not limited to a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services/St. Croix County Public Health Department, sanitary permit, and any other required permits, licenses, or approvals. 3. Prior to commencing use of any of the campsites by a camping unit,the applicants shall install the four sanitary dump stations and portable toilets on the site. Within this timeframe the applicants shall also submit to and have approved by the Zoning Administrator a sanitation plan for the maintenance of the portable toilets and sanitary dump stations, and for daily garbage removal and recycling. The plans should include the location of all garbage cans,recycling containers, and dumpsters, as well as documentation of the sanitation services. The applicants shall be responsible for keeping the premises clean and free of trash and debris at all times. 4. Prior to commencing use of any of the campsites by a camping unit, applicant shall submit an as-built drawing of all completed buildings,paved and unpaved parking and driving surfaces, campsites, sanitation measures, storm water management measures, signs, lights, and landscaping to demonstrate that everything has been constructed and installed as approved. 5. Prior to commencing use of any of the campsites by a camping unit,the stormwater and erosion control measures shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Land Conservation Department. 6. Until conditions 3, 4 and 5 are met to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator, the camp sites shall be fenced off with 4 foot high snow fencing or equivalent. 7. The applicants shall be responsible for hiring 2 sheriffs deputies and 2 additional security guards for each event camping weekend to control noise and disturbance. 13 Y + • Motion carried unanimously. The meeting as adjourned b the Chair g � y at 2:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Z—zxe Sue Nelson, Secretary Monica Lucht, Recording Secretary 15 IIII I II IIIII�III I II III II IIII St. Croix County 8 0 0 2 6 8 7 Tx:4002188 AFFIDAVIT OF STORMWATER&VEGETATION PLAN MANAGEMENT&MAINTENANCE 919424 Document Number 11 Document Title BETH PABST REGISTER OF DEEDS Real Estate Owner("Owner"): Jeff Thiel ST. CROIX CO., WI Local Municipality("County"): St. Croix County,Wisconsin RECEIVED FOR RECORD 07/21/2010 2:33 PM On this day of 2010 the owner agrees to ensure that the EXEMPT #• Stormwater Management Pl n and the Vegetation Plan for native plant REC FEE: 30.00 seeding native tree and shrub plantings located on the property described PAGES: 1 below continue serving their intended purposes in perpetuity as a requirement of the special exception permit approved by the Board of Adjustment filed on June 29,2010 in File#SE0224, a copy of which may be obtained at the St. Croix County Planning and Zoning Department. This Affidavit applies to the following real estate described in Special Warranty Deed Document#913703,herein referred to as the"Property": Recording Area Name&Return Address: That part of Government Lot 2, Section 35,Township 30 North, Range 20 West, Jeff Thiel Town of St.Joseph, St.Croix County, Wisconsin,described as follows: 1248 Hwy 35 N Commencing at the intersection of the West line of Said Government Lot 2 and Hudson, Wl 54016 the Southerly right-of-way line of Highway"35";thence Southeasterly along the highway right-of-way line, 170 feet to the point of beginning;thence continuing Parcel No. 030-2065-70-000 Southeasterly along said right-of-way line,214.3 feet;thence Southerly to the St. Croix River;thence Westerly along the shore of the St. Croix River, 214.3 feet; thence Northerly to the point of beginning. Through this Affidavit,the owner hereby subjects the property to the following covenants, conditions and restrictions: 1. The responsible party or their designated contractor(s)shall be responsible for the routine and extraordinary maintenance of the native species plantings in the approved vegetation plan and maintenance of the stormwater infiltration structure(drywell) in accordance with the approved special exception permit on file at the St. Croix County Planning and Zoning Department. 2. The County,or its designee, is authorized to access the property as necessary to conduct inspections of the storm water management facility(s)to ascertain compliance with the intent of the storm water management plan and the practices and procedures prescribed in the operation and maintenance agreement. 3. Upon notification to the responsible party by the county of maintenance problems that require correction,the specified corrective actions shall be performed by the responsible party within a reasonable time frame as set by the county. 4. The County is authorized to perform the corrective actions identified in its inspection report or its notice if the Responsible Party does not make the required corrections within the specified time period. The costs and expenses of such corrective actions shall be the responsibility of the Responsible Party. 5. The terms and conditions contained in this Affidavit shall tun with the property and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties to this Affidavit. Upon the conveyance of the property by the owner or by any of the owner's successors in title to the property,the grantor of the property in any such conveyance shall be relieved of the obligations provided for herein. Dated as the first day written above. Owner Signature(s). Owner Name(s)I d Here: Acknowledgement STATE OF WISCONSIN):ss County of St.Croix) n Personally came before me this day of _,2010 the above named t� tome known to be the person(s)who executed the foregoing instt ment and acknowledged the same. � Notary Public,St.Croix Coupty 1 X '051 S My4omff m"expires: • This document was drafted b ••'1 N R - -._ This information must be completed by submitter: document title.name&return address.and PIN(if required). Other information such as the granting clauses,legal df%+gtion,etc.maybe placed on this first page of the document or maybe placed on additional pages of the document.Note: Use of this cover page adds one page to your document and$2.00 to the recording fee. Wisconsin Statutes,59.517.