HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019 (26) Resolution No. 26 (2019)
ST CRO, % NTY RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO TOWN OF FOREST
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE LINDA REICHERT TRUST:
REZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL TO AGRICULTURAL-
RESIDENTIAL.
1 WHEREAS, the Linda Reichert Trust owns 68 acres of land located at 2873 Polk/St.
2 Croix Road (Parcel ID#: 014-1007-10-000)in the Town of Forest that is zoned Agricultural; and
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4 WHEREAS, residential parcels created in the Town of Forest Agricultural Zoning
5 District require lot sizes of no less than 2.5 acres and no more than five (5) acres; and
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7 WHEREAS, the owners desire to create a 17.43 acre residential parcel with an existing
8 home and need to rezone to an Agricultural-Residential Zoning District that allows residential lot
9 sizes greater than five (5) acres; and
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11 WHEREAS, the subject parcel is legally described as follows:
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13 A parcel of land located in the Fractional NW 1/4 of the NEI/4 of Section 4, T3 IN, R15W, Town
14 of Forest, St. Croix County, Wisconsin; described as follows:
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16 Commencing at the N1/4 Corner of Section 4; thence N89°12'02"E, along the north line of the
17 NEI/4 of said section, 757.91 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing N89°12'02"E,
18 along said north line, 498.38 feet; thence SO1°26'13"W 1527.18 feet to the south line of the
19 Fractional NW1/4 of the NEI/4 of said section; thence S89°52'10"W, along said south line,
20 498.19 feet; thence NO1°26'13"E 1521.36 feet to the point of beginning. Described parcel
21 contains 17.43 acres (759,087 Sq. Ft.).
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23 Parcel is subject to right-of-way of a Town Road (Polk/ St. Croix Road) and all other easements,
24 restrictions, and covenants of record.
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26 WHEREAS, the owner has petitioned the Town of Forest to rezone subject parcel from
27 Agricultural to Agri cultural/Residential; and
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29 WHEREAS, the Town of Forest Plan Commission met on May 20, 2019 and, following
30 due advertisement announcing the public hearing by law, conducted a public hearing on the
31 petition and recommended approval of the rezoning petition for the 17.43 parcel from
32 Agricultural to Agri cultural/Residential; and
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34 WHEREAS, the Town of Forest Town Board reviewed the recommendation of the Plan
35 Commission and approved the rezoning request at the June 11, 2019 Town Board meeting; and
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37 WHEREAS, Section 60.62(3), Wisconsin Statutes states that in counties having a county
38 zoning ordinance no town zoning ordinance amendment is effective unless approved by the
39 county board; and
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41 WHEREAS, St. Croix County has a zoning ordinance; and
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43 WHEREAS, the Community Development Committee has reviewed the proposed
44 amendment and recommends approval.
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46 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of
47 Supervisors that the amendment to the Town of Forest Zoning Ordinance described above is
48 hereby approved.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tom Coulter, Supervisor
SECONDER: Judy Achterhof, Vice Chair
AYES: Ed Schachtner, Tom Coulter, Daniel Hansen, Judy Achterhof
ABSENT: Dick Hesselink
Vote Confirmation.
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St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
Roll Call -Vote Requirement— Majority of Supervisors Present
RESULT: ADOPTED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR BY CONSENT VOTE [17 TO 0]
MOVER: David Peterson, Supervisor
SECONDER: Daniel Hansen, Supervisor
AYES: Schachtner, Endle, Miller, Coulter, Sjoberg, Malick, Moothedan, Fosterling, Feidler,
Ostness, Larson, Hansen, Peterson, Anderson, Achterhof, Hable, Peavey
ABSENT: District 13
AWAY: Greg Tellijohn
This Resolution was Adopted by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on August 6, 2019
Cindy Campbell, County Clerk
TOWN OF
Forest
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
PLAN COMMISSION
NOTICE OF HEARING
Monday, May 20, 2019
The Town of Forest Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
May 20, 2019, at the Town Hall at 1895 County Road D, Emerald, Wisconsin. The
applicant or a representative must appear at that time. Written evidence, testimony, or
comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.
A public hearing will be had for a rezone request for a portion of a parcel from
Agricultural to Agricultural-Residential. The parcel number is 014-1007-10-000 and the
property address 2873 Polk/St.Croix Road.
A public hearing will be had for a minor subdivision request for a portion of a parcel
from Agricultural to Agricultural-Residential. The parcel number is 014-1007-10-000 and
the property address 2873 Polk/St.Croix Road.
A public hearing will be had for a rezone request for a portion of a parcel from
Agricultural to Agricultural-Residential. The parcel number is 014-1015-70-000 and the
property addresses 2621 County Road Q.
A public hearing will be had for a minor subdivision request for a portion of a parcel
from Agricultural to Agricultural-Residential. The parcel number is 014-1015-70-000 and
the property addresses 2621 County Road Q.
Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator
Todd Ostberg, Plan Commission Chairman
Plan Commission meeting will follow the public hearing.
Agenda will be posted at a later date.
Town of Forest
Official Town Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 11, 2019
The Town Board meeting for the Town of Forest was held on Tuesday, June 11th. Town Chairman, Jaime Junker, called the
meeting to order at 7:00pm. He asked Town Clerk, Anne Johnston,if this meeting was in compliance. She answered in the
affirmative,yes, that the meeting notice and agenda had been posted at the Forest Town Hall, and on the Township website.
The meeting was attended by Jaime, Laverne, Todd,Nikki, and Anne.
Public Input
Brenda Salseg said she had been doing some research and that a geotechnical engineer should be present when the wind
turbine foundations are being done.
Reviewed meeting minutes from the May 14th Board Meeting.
Chairman Junker made a motion to accept the May 14th minutes as corrected. Supervisor Ostberg seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3 yes, 0 no.
Reviewed May 2019 Treasures Report.
Highland Wind Farm Update
Creative Company has been hired by the town to help us generate a conversation in the media. Jaime reviewed the summary
from Madison Lee,Public Relations, at Creative Company on what they are doing and reviewed 4 major items to be
addressed. Jaime asked for the names of experts who can provide information on the impacts of wind turbines and health and
suggested that board members put references together.
There will be a conference call on Monday,June 17 at 1:00pm at the town hall with Creative Company and town residents.
John Strom has a list of 17 items that could be used. Jaime asked John to provide a specific list of items to be addressed
during the call.
Discussed Operators Licenses, Class B Retail& Tobacco License Renewal for Papa's.
Anne reported that all fees had been paid and the background checks are good. There are two new Operator Licenses for
Benjamin Stack and Taylor Mortel. Chairman Junker made a motion to approve Operators Licenses, Class B Retail and
Tobacco licenses. Supervisor Hoitomt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes, 0 no.
Discussed Reichert Rezone and Subdivision request.
Supervisor Ostberg made a motion to accept the Reichert rezone and subdivision request. Supervisor Hoitomt seconded
the motion. Motion carried 3 yes, 0 no.
Plan Commission Update
The Kevin and Leeann Lombardo rezone and subdivision request has been tabled due to an adverse possession dispute.
Reviewed Plan Commission Member Terms.
Todd reported that 4 people need to be renewed. Jaime asked that Todd present the list at the next board meeting for a vote
by the board.
Discussed Ordinances and Problematic Properties in the town.
Todd was in court on Wednesday, May 29th on junk yard citations issued to Larson. Dan Larson was found to have violated
our ordinance and unauthorized junk yard. Larson paid a$190 fine. Todd will monitor removal of junk on the property.
Need to have a significant change by mid-August.
Laverne reported correspondence from Randy Olson. Randy emailed Anne with address and phone number. Laverne called
and left him a message but hasn't heard anything back. Jaime suggested going to Rory to discuss tearing the building down
because burnt and dangerous, and issuing a citation.
Discussed Roads and Annual Board Member Prioritization of 2019 Road Projects.
Jaime will talk with Rick Booth. The board will review other projects that need to be done at the next board meeting.
June Bilis were reviewed.
- Chairman Junker made a motion to approve the May bills for payment. Supervisor Ostberg seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3 yes, 0 no.
Announcements
Nikki reported that a headstone at the cemetery is tipped over.
The date for the next Board Meeting is Tuesday,July 9, 7:OOpm.
Chairman Junker made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Hoitomt seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3 yes, 0 no.
Anne Johnston
Forest Town Clerk
Reichert Rezoning Overview
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May 20th2019 Town of Forest Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
At 7:25 PM, Chairman Todd Ostberg called the meeting to order.
Todd stated the meeting was properly noticed and in compliance.
Members Present: Todd Ostberg, Bruce Fouks, Denis Rosen, and Jeff Ericson.
Public Input: None.
Jeff Ericson - Secretary, read the minutes from the August 2nd 2018 Arcand minor subdivision hearing.
Chairman Todd Ostberg made the motion to accept the minutes as read, Bruce Fouks -Seconded.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0. Denis Rosen: Abstained
Jeff Ericson - Secretary, read the minutes from the August 2nd 2018 Plan Commision meeting.
Chairman Todd Ostberg made the motion to accept the minutes as read, Bruce Fouks -Seconded.
MOTION PASSED 3-0. Denis Rosen: Abstained
Highland Wind Farm Update: Nothing
Discussed Lombardo subdivision rezone request ....Chairman Todd Ostberg Tabled the discussion for
later.
Discussed Reichert subdivision rezone request and possible action.
Chairman Todd Ostberg made the motion to forward the Reichert rezone request to the town board for
approval, Bruce Fouks Seconded, MOTION PASSED 4-0
Chairman Todd Ostberg made the motion to forward the Reichert subdivision request to the town board
for approval, Denis Rosen Seconded, MOTION PASSED 4-0
Agenda Items Next Meeting: Lombardo rezone/subdivision request.
Date/Time For Next Meeting: TBT
Announcements: None
At 7:40 PM, Chairman Todd Ostberg made the motion to adjourn, Bruce Fouks Seconded, MOTION
PASSED 4-0
Respectfully Submitted, Jeff Ericson -Secretary