HomeMy WebLinkAbout032-2013-80-100 (3) ST.kOIX COUNTY
WISCONSIN
ZONING OFFICE
ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
1101 Carmichael Road
F Hudson, WI 54016-7710
(715) 386-4680
June 16, 1997 File Ref: 25-98
Joseph Lange
594 180th Ave.
Somerset, WI 54025
Re: Board of Adjustment Decision
Dear Mr. Lange:
The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment has reviewed your request for a special
exception in a commercial district and has approved this application with conditions. The
enclosed document is the formal decision regarding your application.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
Sincerely,
Cindy Sherman
Zoning Director
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Enclosure
cc: Jeri Koester, Clerk - Town of Somerset
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND DECISION
OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Case: 25-98
Complete Application Received: April 27, 1998
Hearing Notice Publication: Weeks of May 11 and 18, 1998
Hearing Date: May 28, 1998
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Having heard all the testimony, considered the entire record herein, and conducted an on-site
inspection, the Board finds the following facts:
1. The applicant is Joseph A. Lange, whose address is 594 180th Ave., Somerset,
Wisconsin 54025.
2. The applicant on April 27, 1998, filed with the Zoning Office an application for a special
exception in the commercial district to build an oversized commercial storage unit.
3. Joseph Lange is the owner of the property which is the subject of the application and is
located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 4, R30N-R19W, Town of Somerset, St.
Croix County, Wisconsin.
4. The subject property is zoned commercial.
5. The following exhibits were introduced:
Exhibit 1: Special exception application
Exhibit 2: Map of the property
Exhibit 3: Site plan
Exhibit 4: Location map
Exhibit 5: Survey of property
Exhibit 6: Staff Report
Exhibit 7: Copy of meeting minutes from the Town of Somerset stating approval with
conditions
6. Joseph Lange, being duly sworn, stated that he is the owner of the property and would
like to construct an oversized commercial storage unit to house large items, such as
motor homes.
7. There is already one storage unit on the property.
8. There will be hard surfacing done around the existing building and the new building.
9. The property is located on U.S. Highway 35/64.
10. There has been no objection from surrounding landowners.
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11. They will be receiving state approved plans for the building within a week.
12. The Town of Somerset has approved the application with conditions.
13. Under Section 17.18(1)(a) an application may be made for a special exception in a
commercial district.
14. The Board of Adjustment finds that this special exception application conforms with the
requirements for granting a special exception under Section 17.18(1)(a).
15. Special exception uses may be terminated as per 17.70 (7) (d) of the St. Croix County
Zoning Ordinance if the plan or the conditions of the decision are not followed.
DECISION
On the basis of the above Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and the record herein, the
Board approves the applicant's request for a special exception in a commercial district to
construct an oversized commercial storage unit and has been approved on the following vote:
N. Golz Yes
D. King Yes
J. Speer Yes
Chairman Bradley Yes
with the following conditions:
1) Hard surfacing to be done around existing building and new building
2) No hazardous materials to be stored
3) Security lighting to be installed
4) No retailing
APPEAL RIGHTS
Any person aggrieved by this decision may file an appeal in St. Croix County circuit court within
30 days after the filing date shown below, pursuant to sec. 59.694(l 0), Wisconsin Statutes. St.
Croix County assumes no responsibility for action taken in reliance on this decision prior to the
expiration of the appeal period. St. Croix County does not certify that the identity of all persons
legally entitled to notice of the Board of Adjustment proceedings which resulted in this decision
was provided to the County.
If an appeal is taken of this decision, it is the responsibility of the appellant to submit at his/her
expense a transcript of the Board of Adjustment proceedings to the circuit court, which is
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available from Northwestern Court Reporters, Hudson, Wisconsin. It is the responsibility of the
Board of Adjustment to submit its record (file) of this matter to the circuit court.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Signed
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Attest
Zoning Director
Dated: 06/16/98
Filed: 06/16/98
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Alt. Parcel#: 04.30.19.522A 032-TOWN OF SOMERSET
Current IX ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Creation Date Historical Date Map# Sales Area Application# Permit# Permit Type #of Units
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Tax Address: Owner(s): O=Current Owner, C=Current Co-Owner
MICHAEL T& KAREN E LABOSSIERE O-LABOSSIERE, MICHAEL T& KAREN E
594 180TH AVE
SOMERSET WI 54025
Districts: SC= School SP= Special Property Address(es): '=Primary
Type Dist# Description *594 180TH AVE
SC 5432 SCH DIST OF SOMERSET
SP 1700 WITC
Legal Description: Acres: 3.000 Plat: N/A-NOT AVAILABLE
SEC 4 T30N R19W PT OF NE NW LYING NLY OF Block/Condo Bldg:
HWYS 35&64 ELY OF TOWN RD, &SLY OF RR
R/W(ADD-L HIST 791/503) EXC AS DESC Tract(s): (Sec-Twn-Rng 40 1/4 160 1/4)
1857/323 04-30N-19W NE NW
Notes: Parcel History:
Date Doc# Vol/Page Type
11/27/2006 839459 QC
06/28/2004 767136 2604/253 WD
03/20/2002 674052 1857/323 WD
07/23/1997 1164/458 WD
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2010 SUMMARY Bill#: Fair Market Value: Assessed with:
64255 192,400
Valuations: Last Changed: 10/12/2010
Description Class Acres Land Improve Total State Reason
RESIDENTIAL G1 3.000 25,000 153,800 178,800 NO 10
Totals for 2010:
General Property 3.000 25,000 153,800 178,800
Woodland 0.000 0 0
Totals for 2009:
General Property 3.000 48,000 148,500 196,500
Woodland 0.000 0 0
Lottery Credit: Claim Count: 1 Certification Date: Batch#: 561
Specials:
User Special Code Category Amount
Special Assessments Special Charges Delinquent Charges
Total 0.00 0.00 0.00
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETING AND HEARING
MINUTES
May 28, 1998
(This meeting was recorded by Northwestern Court Reporters)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Bradley at 8:30 a.m. A role call was made. Nick
Golz, Julie Speer, Dick King, Brian Wert and John Bradley were present. Chairman Bradley believes
this to be a properly noticed meeting.
Staff included: Debbie Murphy, Administrative Secretary, and Cindy Sherman, Zoning Director.
Motion by King, second by Golz to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Election of Officers
Zoning Administrator, Cindy Sherman, opened nominations for Chairman of the Board of Adjustments
Committee.
Motion by King, second by Golz to nominate John Bradley for Chairman of the Board of Adjustments
Committee. Motion by Speer, second by King to close nominations. Unanimous ballot for John Bradley
for Chairman. Motion carried.
Motion by Golz to nominate Dick King for Vice Chairman, Motion by Dick King to nominate Julie Speer
for Vice Chairman. Nominations closed. Vote for Vice Chairman was done by a ballot vote. Results:
Speer - 3 votes, King 2 votes.
Motion by Golz, second by Wert to nominate Dick King for Clerk/Secretary. Motion by Wert, second by
Golz to close nominations. Unanimous ballot for Dick King for Clerk/Secretary. Motion carried.
Motion by-Golz, second by King to approve the April minutes with one change on page 12. Motion
carried.
The Board set the next meeting date as June 25, 1998. The starting time will be dependent on the
number of applicants.
CORPORATION COUNSEL REPORT/ UPDATE ON VIOLATIONS AND LITIGATION
It was noted by Chairman Bradley that Greg Timmerman, Corporation Counsel, will be available today
if needed.
Ron Wohlers
Cindy Sherman informed the Board that there was a contempt hearing in this matter on Tuesday and
the Judge has found that Wohlers is in contempt. Wohlers has withdrawn his pending appeal, so the
Judge upheld the previous decision. Wohlers has until July 15th to remove the structure or the county
will have it removed.
John Bettendorf
Sherman said that the hearing last week was continued and there will be another hearing in 2 to 3
weeks.
Gary and Sandra Griswold
Chairman Bradley stated that this was a request for a rip rap project on the St. Croix River that came
in but was never finished as they needed to amend their DNR permit. Sherman is not aware of where
they are at on this, but said that they are to get back to us when they have their paperwork in order.
James Meyer
Sherman told the Board that Mr. Meyer has submitted all of the paperwork for his rezonment hearing
and a date will be set for that hearing.
OLD BUSINESS
There is no old business this month.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Bradley welcomed everyone in attendance and gave a brief overview of how the Board of
Adjustment meeting is conducted. He introduced the members of the Board of Adjustment and
explained that Brian Wert and Julie Speer are new members to the Board. Chairman Bradley also
introduced the Zoning Staff in attendance. It was noted that article 2 and 4 have been canceled for
today. Sherman read the public hearing notice as published:
PUBLIC HEARING
The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, May
28, 1998 at 8:30 a.m. at the Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin,
to consider the following appeals to the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance. An on-site
investigation will be made of each site in question, after which the board will return for the
purpose of deliberating and voting on the appeals.
1. ARTICLE: 17.15(6)(a) Two Family Dwellings in Ag/Residential District
17.15(6)(r) Golf Course and uses incidental to golf course
17.15(6)(t) Land disturbance activities on slopes of 20% or more
17.29(2)(c) Restrictions on Filling and Grading
APPELLANT: Preservation Development Corporation/ Dan Schaaf
LOCATION: Located in part of the W 1/2 of Section 30 and the W 1/2 of Section
31, T31 N-R19W, and the E 1/2 of Section 36, T31 N-R20W, Town
of St. Joseph
2. ARTICLE: * CANCELED * 17.36(5)(c)1. Variance to bluff line setback int eh St.
Croix Riverway District
APPELLANT: James D. Rupert
LOCATION: Located in Government Lot 2 in the NW 1/4 of Section 36, T28N-R-
20W, Town of Troy
3. ARTICLE: 17.155(6) Major Home Occupations
APPELLANT: Colleen Convey
LOCATION: Located in the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 25, T28N-R20W,
Town of Troy
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4. ARTICLE: * CANCELED " 17.64(1)(C)2. Variance to Class C Highway Setback
APPELLANT: Daniel T. and Julie M. Orf / Alan Wirth
LOCATION: Located in Lot 5, Block 3 of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 19,
T30N-R18W, Town of Richmond
5. ARTICLE: 17.15(6)(m) Special Exception for Limited Commercial Recreational
Activities in an Ag/Residential District
APPELLANT: Central St. Croix Rod & Gun Club
LOCATION: The SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 and the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, all in
Section 18, T28N-R16W, Town of Eau Galle
6. ARTICLE: 17.1891)(a) Special Exception in a Commercial District
APPELLANT: Joseph A. Lange
LOCATION: The NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 4, T30N-R19W, Town of
Somerset
7. ARTICLE: 17.18(1)(a) Special Exception in a Commercial District
APPELLANT: Douglas L. and Lynn M. Wakefield
LOCATION: Located in Lot 1 of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 21, T29N-
R18W, Town of Warren
8. ARTICLE: 17.8592)(b)2. Wireless Communication Tower
APPELLANT: NEXTEL Communications/ Steve and Margaret Derrick
LOCATION: Located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 14, T30N-R18W,
Town of Richmond
All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Additional information
may be obtained from the office of the St. Croix County Zoning Director, Hudson, Wisconsin
at (715) 386-4680.
John Bradley, Chairman
St. Croix County Board of Adjustment
The Preserve
Sherman informed the Board that this application was before the Board at the March meeting
and the Board voted to postpone a Decision until they had a recommendation from the Town
of St. Joseph. This is back on the agenda today as they believe there is now enough
information for the Board to make a Decision. Sherman further explained that the subdivision
and platting that will be done with this project will be handled by the Planning, Zoning and
Parks Committee, but the first step is to get the special exception permits that are needed.
The following exhibits were introduced:
Exhibit 1: Staff report
Exhibit 2: Letter from the Town of St. Joseph, recommending approval with conditions- read
into record
Exhibit 3: Memo to Eunice Post of the DNR from Pete Skorseth
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Exhibit 4: Copy of site plan of the golf course
Exhibit 5: Drainage report for the site
Dan Schaaf, being duly sworn, states that he is the President of Preservation Development
Corp. who is developing this project. He said that he has not always been clear what it is that
the Land and Water Conservation Department wants and has been working with them to get
the issues cleared up.
Schaaf is getting information to the Highway Department on the tunnel that he wants under
County Road B. He further stated that there are a number of tunnels like this in the county.
There is still an issue with the Town of St. Joseph on the two family dwellings that he has
proposed in the subdivision. St. Joseph amended their ordinance in March of 1998 stating that
there are to be 6 acres for a two-family dwelling, rather than the 3 acres that were previously
required. Schaaf told the Board that he believes this is not appropriate for the Town to do.
Sam Cari, being duly sworn, is the attorney for The Preserve and Dan Schaaf. He pointed out
that when Mr. Schaaf presented this plan to the Town of St. Joseph in February of 1998, the
3 acre lot size for a two-family dwelling was in place. Mr. Schaaf has spent a considerable
amount of money on the plans for this development, and those plans are based on the 3 acre
lot size. Cari believes that the amendment to the St. Joseph ordinance was directly related to
this application. The St. Joseph ordinance was amended in April of 1997, and feels that if they
had wanted to modify the 3 acre lot size for two-family dwellings, they could have done so at
that time. The Town was already aware of The Preserve development when the ordinance was
modified in 1997. It is his belief that the Board of Adjustment should look at this when making
their decision.
Schaaf then went over the process that they have gone through since starting this procedure
in 1995. He has approximately 350 acres. Some of this land he has purchased and the
remainder he has purchase agreements on. It is very important to him to keep the topography
of the land as it is. They started out with 58 lots and are now at 43 lots, with 11 of them being
two family dwellings. He believes there is a market for this type of home as a some of the
buyers will be retired people and are looking for homes like this.
He has agreed to a groundwater monitoring plan and has contacted approximately 80
surrounding landowners to test their water so they can set a baseline. They will then be able
to monitor the groundwater in the future. This will be at no cost to the surrounding landowners.
Schaaf went on to explain that the golf course will be using the latest technology available so
as to keep the environment as free of chemicals as possible. They plan to use blue grasses
on the golf course and that requires a very small amount of nitrogen.
Jack Buxell, being duly sworn, states that he is with Buxell Architects at 129 W. 2nd, Suite 101,
Minneapolis, Minnesota. He told the Board that he believes that it is important to Schaaf to
keep things as natural as possible on this project. They plan to move approximately 400,000
yards of earth for the entire project. He further stated that if you compare this to Troy Village
it is considerably less as they moved over two million yards of earth for the golf course alone.
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Buxell went on to say that most of the homes in this subdivision will be one story homes.
There are trees on most of the lots, and Schaaf plans to keep most of those trees, except
where absolutely necessary to cut them.
There are 13 wetlands on the property and they will not be touching any of those. They plan
on creating 5 irrigation ponds and have submitted everything to the DNR regarding them.
Schaaf told the Board that all of the roads and driveways are in accordance with the Town of
St. Joseph regulations.
Sherman said that she believes that the county can work with Schaaf and come to a resolution
on any issues they may have.
Lloyd Dahlke, being duly sworn, states that he is the Chairman for the Town of St. Joseph.
Dahlke stated that the Town is in support of the golf course and subdivision, but has placed
some restrictions on it. He said that Schaaf was aware that the Town did not want two family
dwellings. There was a discussion held on the two-family homes. Sam Cari pointed out that
in the two -family home concept, each owner owns their half of the unit, but the 3 acre parcel
would belong to both parties.
Eunice Post, being duly sworn, states that she is with the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources. She presented the following exhibits:
Exhibit 7: Revised grading plan for hole number 3
Exhibit 8: Letter to Dan Schaaf from Ron Struss with the DNR
The Board recessed at 10:15 a.m.
The Board reconvened at 10:25 a.m.
Douglas and Lynn Wakefield
This application is for a special exception in a commercial district. Sherman introduced the
following exhibits:
Exhibit 1: Application for special exception
Exhibit 2: Business plan
Exhibit 3: Letter from the Wisconsin D.O.T. regarding access onto S.T.H.65 - read into
record.
Exhibit 4: Copy of site plan
Exhibit 5: Staff report
Exhibit 6: Town of Warren Resolution
Lynn Wakefield, being duly sworn, stated that she and her husband are the owners of the
property and want to build and operate a driving range on the 20 acres that they own. The
driveway would be off of State Highway 65. There appears to be a swamp area on the
property, but has not had any water in it this year. They have not contacted the DNR about
this wetland so are unsure if it is or not. Chairman Bradley stated that he believes they should
contact the DNR to have them make a determination on this.
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There are no objections from surrounding neighbors.
This application has been approved with the Town of Warren and Wakefields agree with the
conditions that Warren has placed on this approval.
The Board will visit the site.
Colleen Convey
This application is for a major home occupation. Sherman introduced the following exhibits:
Exhibit 1: Copy of application for major home occupation
Exhibit 2: Narrative outlining the business
Exhibit 3: Letter from the Town of Troy recommending approval of application
Exhibit 4: Survey of the property
Exhibit 5: Staff report
Colleen Convey, being duly sworn, states that she is the owner of the property and has owned
since 1991. She would like to move her artist studio into part of the pole building on the
property. This is a custom ceramic the business. There are no retail sales. Customers come
to her and ask her to make specific tiles for them. Convey lives in Minneapolis, but will be
moving to this location on June 1st.
The pole barn is 1800 square feet in size, but she will only be using the front half of the
building, as the back half is not finished.
There are no objections from the neighbors. There will be no odor and no noise from the
business. All of the marketing for her business is done through home builders and word of
mouth.
The Board will visit the site.
Central St. Croix Rod and Gun Club
This application is for a special exception for limited commercial recreational activities in an
ag/residential district. Sherman introduced the following exhibits:
Exhibit 1: Copy of special exception application
Exhibit 2: Letter from the Town of Eau Galle recommending approval of the application
Exhibit 3: Site plan for the Rod and Gun club
Exhibit 4: Class B Retailer's License
Exhibit 5: Topo map showing the site
Exhibit 6: Soils map
Exhibit 7: Staff report
Allen Borgeson, being duly sworn, stated his address to be 342 Hillside Circle, Baldwin,
Wisconsin. He is the President of the Central St. Croix Rod and Gun Club, of which there are
about 45 to 50 members. He then gave the Board some background on this project. It has
been a rifle range since the 1950's, but was a mess. Borgeson and some volunteers went out
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to the property and cleaned it up. They also re-formed the corporation and were incorporated
April 23, 1998. They have been to the Town and are now before the county to get the proper
permits to operate this rifle range. They have set up a site plan with the help of the neighbors
and some of the members.
The property consists of about 11 acres and is gated off so that it is only open certain hours.
They plan to have sanitation services out there for special events. They would like to run a trap
league, a couples night, a bow range, rifle range and pistol range. They have talked with the
neighbors and everyone is willing to work with them to make this successful. The neighbors
are happy that this group has taken over and cleaned up the area and are glad that it is now
being controlled, as before it was open to anyone. The range would be open to members only,
but guests may accompany members.
The Town of Eau Galle is in favor of this request, with conditions.
The Board will visit the site.
Joseph Lange
This application is for a special exception in a commercial district. Sherman introduced the
following exhibits:
Exhibit 1: Special exception application
Exhibit 2: Map of the property
Exhibit 3: Site plan
Exhibit 4: Location map
Exhibit 5: Survey of property
Exhibit 6: Staff Report
Exhibit 7: Copy of meeting minutes from the Town of Somerset stating approval with
conditions
Joseph Lane being duly sworn stated that he is the owner of the property. He wants to put
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up an oversized commercial storage unit to store large items such as motor homes. He has
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one shed up already, and would like to put in another one. He agreed that hard surfacing will
be done around both buildings if he gets the permit. The property is located along Highway 65.
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There have been no objections from the neighbors. There is other commercial land in the area.
He stated that Cleary Buildings would build the storage unit and they should be receiving state
approved plans within a week.
The Town of Somerset has approved the application with conditions.
The Board will visit the site.
NEXTEL Communications/ Steve and Margaret Derrick
This is an application for a telecommunication tower. Sherman introduced the following
exhibits:
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Exhibit 1: Special exception application
Exhibit 2: Survey of Derrick property
Exhibit 3: Letter from Jeff Nelson of W.M. Montgomery and Associates
Exhibit 4: Letter from the Town of Richmond denying request as neighbors were not
notified.
Exhibit 5: Letter from the Town of Richmond denying request
Exhibit 6: Letter from the Town of Richmond asking NEXTEL to look for another site for the
tower
Exhibit 7: Packet of information from NEXTEL supporting the application
Exhibit 8: Letter and 7 maps showing towers and coverage areas
Exhibit 9: Letter and additional information supporting the application
Nathan Ward, being duly sworn, is with SBA, Inc. and is a consultant for NEXTEL. Bob Wolf,
being duly sworn, is with SBA, Inc. and is a Site Acquisition Specialist. They explained that the
Town of Richmond would like them to look at 3 other sites to locate the tower. They have been
in contact with other residents around the property and have ruled out 2 of the 3 sites. They
will be meeting again with the Town a week from Monday to decide on a site. The Town is not
opposed to a tower, they just want to make sure of the site that is chosen. SBA is willing to
work with anyone who has concerns about the site for the tower.
Bob Wolf introduced Exhibit 10 which is a letter to Derrick Construction with a map of the
property attached. He went over the map with the Board and pointed out the original site and
the alternate sites. Wolf told the Board that they would provide the county with a copy of their
Certificate of Insurance for the project.
The proposed tower will be designed to hold 3 to 4 tenants.
Herb Rebhan, being duly sworn, stated that he is here on behalf of his son who lives across
the road from one of the proposed sites for the tower. He stated his concerns with the
proposed sites and would like to see the tower in an area that would effect less people. He is
also concerned about property values if this tower goes in. Rebhan also said that there are no
taxes paid on these towers.
George Dean, being duly sworn, stated his address to be Highway 65, New Richmond,
Wisconsin and he is an adjacent landowner to one of the proposed sites. He believes that
there are better places in the county for the towers than where it is being proposed.
Kim Leverty, being duly sworn, stated her address to be 1288 County Road G, New Richmond,
Wisconsin. She strongly opposes a tower in this area, as there is one in Somerset that she can
see, and does not want to look at any more towers.
Chairman Bradley stated that the FCC has said that towers are to be allowed to be put in if the
area is suitable. He further stated that no matter where towers are put up, there is always
some objection.
Nathan Ward and Robert Wolf, being previously sworn, told the Board that they cannot use the
WIXK radio tower, as had been suggested. They further explained that in this business, it is
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important where the towers are located to allow for seamless coverage for client uses. The site
that has been chosen along Highway 65 is the best place for a tower. By placing it in an area
such as this, it will allow for better coverage for users, and thus, less tower overall, as this site
will allow towers in the area to be linked together. Ward said that the experts that are dealing
with this tower have stated that this is the best site. Jeff Nelson, telecommunication towers
expert for St. Croix County, has stated in a letter that this would be the most suitable site for
the tower. Ward agrees with Chairman Bradley that no matter where you put these towers,
someone is not going to like it.
Ward went on to say that he does not know much about how taxes are paid on these tower,
but believes that the taxes are taken care of by the property owner for the land that it is on.
The Board will visit the site.
Recessed at 12:10 a.m. to visit sites.
DECISIONS
The Board reconvened at 3:15 p.m. to render Decisions. Brian Wert was excused from this
meeting.
The Preserve
Motion by Golz, second by King to approve the applicant's request for a special exception for
a golf course, grading on slopes greater than 20%, restrictions on grading and filling and two-
family dwellings, with the following conditions:
1) Approval of up to 11 two-family dwellings in the residential development.
2) There will be an inspection of the grading and road construction by an outside
engineer, at the expense of The Preserve.
3) Land Conservation to be notified before start of grading and to monitor
construction
4) Nutrient Management Plan to be submitted to Zoning Office and Land and Water
Conservation
5) A groundwater monitoring plan will be put in place by the developer and subject
to review of the Land and Water Conservation Department.
6) Applicant to meet all county, state and federal regulations
7) Golf course to be constructed according to plans
8) Permit contingent upon approvals from the St. Croix County Highway Department
and the Land and Water Conservation Department.
The following vote was taken to approve: D. King, yes; J. Speer, yes; N. Golz, yes; Chairman
Bradley, yes. Motion carried.
Colleen Convey
Motion by King, second by Speer to approve the application with the following conditions:
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1) No retail sales
2) No hazardous to be kept on the property
The following vote was taken to approve: Golz, yes; King, yes; Speer, yes; Chairman Bradley,
yes. Motion carried.
Central St. Croix Rod and Gun
Motion by Golz, second by Bradley to approve the special exception request with the following
conditions:
1) Hours of use limited to 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2) Berm behind shooting range must be constructed to Town Board specifications
3) Property must be kept gated and locked when not in use
4) Members and guests only
5) Alcohol and other regulations must be posted where visible
6) Must be locked up by Midnight
7) No other use of facility
8) Two (2) sanitary (satellite) facilities to be available to public at all times
9) No parking on State Highway
The following vote was taken to approve: Speer, yes; King, yes; Golz, yes; Chairman Bradley,
yes. Motion carried.
Joseph Lange
Motion by King, second by Golz to approve applicant's request for a special exception in a
commercial district with the following conditions:
1) Hard surfacing to be done around existing building and new building
2) No hazardous materials to be stored
3) Security lighting to be installed
4) No retailing
The following vote was taken to approve: Golz, yes; King, yes; Speer, yes; Chairman Bradley,
yes. Motion carried.
Douglas and Lynn Wakefield
Motion by King, second by Speer to approve the special exception in a commercial district with
the following conditions:
1) Sanitation facilities to be available to the public at all times.
2) Driveway to be constructed to State standards.
3) DNR to be notified and determination to be made on possible wetlands on the
property.
4) Project to be constructed according to plans that were presented
5) Applicants to comply with the Town of Warren recommendations in the Resolution
that was signed and dated April 14, 1998.
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The following vote was taken to approve: Golz, yes; Speer, yes; King, yes; Chairman Bradley,
yes. Motion carried.
Steve Derrick/ NEXTEL Communications
Motion by Bradley, second by Golz to postpone a Decision in this matter until the Town of
Richmond reviews and decides on a site for the tower.
The following vote was taken to postpone: Speer, yes; King, yes; Golz, yes; Chairman Bradley,
yes. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Debbie Murphy Dick King
Recording Secretary Secretary
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