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AMENDED
ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Tom Dorsey, St. Croix County Board Chairperson
FROM: Ron Raymond, Chairperson
COMMITTEE TITLE: Planning, Zoning & Parks
DATE OF MEETING: February 23, 1999
TIME: _ 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION: St Croix County Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson Wi
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES:
DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
1. Hearings (10:00 A.M.)
a. Article: Special Exception to 17.36(6)(a) 1. Land Division in the Riverway District and Variance to
Article 18.16(D)(6)(b), Minimum Radius of Curvature
Appellant: Starrwood Partnership, L.L.P./Judith Green
Location: Located in part of the SE1/4 of the SWIM, in part of the NEl/4 of the SWl/4 and in part
of Government Lot 3, all in Section 12, T29N-R20W, Town of Hudson, St Croix Co, WI
b. Article: Amendment to St Croix County Land Use Regulations, Chapter 18, Subdivisions regarding fees
2. Minor Subdivisions
3. Major Subdivisions
a. Home Place, Town of Hudson-Preliminary
b. Evergreen Estate II, Town of Hudson-Preliminary
c. Deer Valley, Town of Troy-Preliminary
d. Northgate, Town of Star Prairie-Preliminary
e. White Eagle, Town of St Joseph-Final
4. Zoning Business
a. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report
b. Staffing Goals
f. Violations & Citations
g. Rezonements
h. Proposed Amendment to Chapter 18 (Subdivisions) Fee Schedule
i. Discussion of Riverway Boundary Locations
g. _ Any Other Business
5. Park Business
a. Bills and Invoices
b. Park Manager's Report
c. Glen Hills Park-Park Maintenance Building-Review Proposals
d. Troy Park Road
e. Perch Lake-Phase I Engineering and Discussion
f. Snowmobile Association
g. Any Other Business
6. Planning Business
a. Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report
b. Development Management Plan and Ordinance
c. State Highway Plan
d. Real Property Lister Report
e. GPS Cost-Share Agreement
f. Any Other Business
7. Register of Deeds
a. Automation Update and Related Topics
b. Any Other Business
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURNMENT
(This agenda not necessarily presented in this order.)
* Items added or revised for amended agenda.
Submitted by: St. Croix County Planning Department
Date: February a, 1999, 9:00 a.m.
cc: County Board Office News Media/Notice Board
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MINUTES
PLANNING, ZONING AND PARKS COMMITTEE
ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, HUDSON, WI
FEBRUARY 23,1999 I,
PRESENT: Chairperson Ron Raymond, Supervisors Linda Luckey, Gerald Larson, Dave Hense and Art
Jensen. Staff: Dave Fodroczi, Ellen Denzer, Steve Fisher, Mary Jenkins, Joe Grant, Fran
Bleskacek, Debbie Murphy and Judy Kahler. Guests: Sam Carl, Dan Schaaf, Dean Albert,
Doug Zahler, Bill Derrick, Eunice Post, Buck Malick, Larry Larsen, Susan Walker, Mary and
William Krueger.
Chairperson Ron Raymond called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. Motion by Jensen, seconded by Hense
to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
Minutes/February Meeting Dates
Motion by Raymond, seconded by Jensen to approve December 8, 1998, January 12, 1999 and January 26,
1999 minutes as amended by Supervisor Luckey. Motion carried. A joint meeting of the Planning, Zoning
and Parks and Transportation Committee's will be held March 0 at 9:00 a.m. at Hammond. A meeting has
been scheduled for March 5 h at 9:30 a.m. for at field tour of the proposed Perch Lake Park with a rain date
of March 8t'. A Planning, Zoning and Parks meeting is scheduled for March 9, 1999 with viewings by van.
The Committee will view Starrwood at 10:30 a.m. March 9"' also. The regular Planning, Zoning and Parks
meeting is scheduled for March 23, 1999 at 9:00 a.m.
Minor Subdivisions
Assistant Zoning Administrator Mary Jenkins presented minor subdivisions. Please see Attachment A.
Major Subdivisions
Jenkins also presented major subdivisions. Please see Attachment B.
ZONING BUSINESS
Bills, Invoices and Revenue Report
Committee members reviewed the Zoning Department Revenue Report. Motion by Hense, seconded by
Raymond to approve bills totaling $4,054.04 for the month of January. Motion carried.
Violations & Citations
Zoning Director Steve Fisher reported that there were no violations issued for the month of January.
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Rezonements
Rezonements scheduled:
Stanton-March 17, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.- Stanton Town Hall
Baldwin & Eau Galle-March 24, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.-Baldwin Town Hall
Hammond-March 31, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.-Hammond Village Hall
Somerset-April 7, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.-Somerset Town Hall
Hearings
Motion by Raymond, seconded by Hense to open hearing. Motion carried.
Article: Special Exception to 17.36(6)(a) 1. Land Division in the Riverway District and Variance to Article
18.16(D)(6)(b), Minimum Radius of Curvature.
Appellant-Starrwood Partnership, L.L.P./Judith Green
Location-Part of SE 1/4 of the SW1/4, in part of the NE1/4 of the SW 1/4 and in part of Government Lot 3,
all in Section 12, T29N-R20W, Town of Hudson.
Gary Zappa represented Starr-wood Partnership for the purpose of today's hearing. Eunice Post, Department
of Natural Resources Shoreland Specialist, had concerns regarding slopes and buildable lot areas. She
presented a letter dated February 19, 1999 detailing her objection. Citizens Mary and William Krueger also
stated their concerns requesting the road question should go back to the Village Board of Trustees. To
summarize, Fisher stated the staff did considerable research on the North Hudson Ordinance. Final plats to
go before Planning Commission and Board of Trustees. The Planning Commission should consider placing
this preliminary plat on the Board of Trustee agenda, even though it appears it is not required by North
Hudson Ordinance. Riverway discussion. Land divisions must be brought before Board of Adjustments as
well. The Committee made no decision today.
Reopen hearing. Amendment to St Croix County Land Use Regulations, Chapter 18, Subdivisions regarding
fees. Motion by Hense, seconded by Larson to close hearing. Motion carried. Motion by Hense, seconded
by Jensen to approve an ordinance amending St Croix County Land Use Regulations on Chapter 18-
Subdivisions with the deletions under Section 18.22 Fees of subparagraph (C) & (D). Motion carried.
PARK BUSINESS
Park Bills & Invoices
Park Director Joe Grant presented a list of February bills for $25,540.47. Motion by Larson, seconded by
Hense to approve bills. Motion carried. Grant informed the Committee that the bulk of the bills are for the
snowmobile groomers. Grant was very pleased with the job that Bob and Rick Derrick are doing on the
trails.
Glen Hills Park-Maintenance Building-Review of Proposals
Grant had four returning bids for the proposed maintenance building. The Committee reviewed a handout
of proposals for the pole-type building. Grant was advised to meet with Corporation Counsel on the
legality of these bids before accepting final bid. Parks, with the help of the Highway Department, will get
the site ready for the contractors. Motion by Jensen, seconded by Larson to use the pre-engineered steel
building. Motion carried. Discussion. Hense will advise the Finance Department of our decision.
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Troy Park Road
There was brief discussion on the inspection of the Troy Park Road in the spring. Timme, Inc will
complete the seal coating. The Committee reaffirmed its position that trap rock will be used only.
Perch Lake-Phase I Discussion
The Committee met on February 9th and discussed Perch Lake. Dave Larson, Ellen Denzer and Grant met to
review grant applications. A meeting with Bonestroo, Jake VanderVoort and Buzz Sorge from the
Department of Natural Resources, Planning, Zoning and Parks Committee, Highway and Grant is scheduled
for March 5th at 9:30 a.m. at Perch Lake. The Highway Department will begin work after the decision on
location of the roads. Denzer is working on a resolution for authorizing grant funds for Perch Lake Park.
Snowmobile Association
The snowmobile trails were closed for the season on February 8th. Grant noted the bill for the groomers
included four hundred ninety nine hours. In addition, Grant advised the Committee the rumor of a fatality
from a snowmobile accident on January 14th was incorrect.
Other Business
Grant is accepting proposals for new lawnmowers. Those final figures will be completed by our March 23`d
meeting. The Town of Troy has received a grant of $280,000 for an off road bike trail. Denzer will research
the need for a bike trail plan.
PLANNING BUSINESS
Planning Bills, Invoices & Revenue Report
Committee members reviewed the Revenue Report. Planning Department bills for the month of January
totaled $3,381.62. Motion by Hense, seconded by Luckey to approve bills as submitted. Motion carried.
Development Management Plan and Ordinance
Planning Director Dave Fodroczi will be working on needed changes to the Development Management Plan
from February 22"d Steering Committee meeting. Work continues on the Shoreland District. Mike Dresen,
UW-Extension expert on Shoreland zoning, will be the guest speaker for the Zoning Workgroup meeting of
March 1St
State Highway Plan
The Committee received a handout titled Transportation for the 21St Century from Fodroczi. Fodroczi will
be attending a public forum on the Draft State Highway Plan on March 23, 1999 in Eau Claire at 5:00 p.m.
Proposed comments on the State Highway Plan will be brought back to this Committee.
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Real Property Lister Report
The Real Property Lister h
as completed all research for 1998. Computer Services staff are working on
software enhancement reports for assessors on zero property factors. They will be working with the
assessors in getting all the transfers current for 1999.
Other Business
St Croix County Planner Ellen Denzer is working on resolution for authorizing grant funds. Fodroczi stated
there are some changes in the Governor's Budget that will affect us. Changes to authorities for doing plans,
and changes in Farmland Preservation Program were noted. Fodroczi will discuss those changes in brief at
the next Committee meeting. Denzer provided the Committee members with the new St Croix County
Gateway Maps. About 30,000 of these high quality maps have been printed and will be distributed in the
next few years.
REGISTER OF DEEDS
Automation Update and Related Topics
Register of Deeds, Kay Walsh addressed the Committee with updates on the new system. The Doc-U-Track
has been used since January 4t' and is performing well. Surge protectors have been installed. About forty-
five people attended the public training on the new system. The fee manager program was briefly explained
to the Committee. Walsh requested a third receipt printer due to a 45% increase in documents in 1998.
Walsh indicated the Land Record fees generated from recording fees would cover the $850.00 requested.
Motion by Larson, seconded by Hense to approve of the additional receipt printer. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Larson, seconded by Jensen to adjourn the meeting at 3:20 p.m. Motion carried.
R tfully submitted by:
ahler Gerald Larson
Recording Secretary Secretary
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ATTACHMENT A
MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
February 23, 1999
1. Owner: Annabelle Hanson Trust
Location: NW1/4-NWl/4 & SW1/4-NWl/4, Section 25, T29N-R17W, Town of Hammond,
1 lot totaling 20.0 acres, original parcel 114 acres.
Staff recommendation: Approval
Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Larson to approve. Motion carried.
2. Owner: Ron Bonte
Location: SW1/4-NW1/4, Section 16, T29N-R17W, Town of Hammond, 3 lots totaling 5.45 acres,
original parcel 155 acres.
Staff recommendation: Approval.
Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Hense to approve. Motion carried.
3. Owner: Paul Schauer
Location: SW1/4-NE1/4, Section 30, T30N-R19W, Town of St Joseph, 2 lots totaling 10.913
acres, original parcel 10.913 acres.
Staff recommendation: Conditional approval an erosion control plan, following the submittal for 1
and 2 family dwellings, must be submitted and reviewed prior to construction on Lot 4.
Committee action: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Raymond to approve with above conditions.
Motion carried.
4. Owner: Del Mar & Jean Ziebart & Kenneth DeWitt
Location: NEl/4-NE1/4, Section 26 & NW1/4-NWl/4, Section 25, T28N-R16W, Town of Eau
Galle, 2 lots totaling 40.6 acres, original parcel 160 acres.
Staff recommendation: Approval
Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Hense to approve. Motion carried.
5. Owner: Jane Reed Picotte
Location: SEl/4-SE%4 & SW1/4-SE1/4, Section 28, T30N-R19W, Town of St Joseph, 2 lots totaling
23.834 acres, original parcel 27.42 acres.
Staff recommendation: Approval with conditions that an affidavit must be recorded with the
Register of Deeds adding part of the original Lot 4 to the adjoining parcel; the joint access serving
existing Lot 5 and proposed Lot 7 must be constructed to County standards to the point where it
divides for the separate lots; if Lot 6 does not use the proposed driveway off of County Road E,
then the joint access in the SE corner must be constructed to County standards to the point where
the driveways split off.
Committee action: Motion by Hense, seconded by Larson to approve with above condition.
Motion carried.
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ATTACHMENT B
MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
February 23, 1999
1. Evergreen Estates H-Preliminary
Owner: Kernon Bast
Location: Pt of the NW1/4-SW1/4 and pt of the SW1/4-NW1/4, Section 23, T29N-R19W, Town
of Hudson, 6 lots totaling 17.18 acres
Staff recommendations: Conditional approval with a construction waiver being given as part of
the approval, financial guarantees to be furnished for erosion control. The County will waive the
financial guarantee for road construction, recognizing that the Town of Hudson requires a financial
guarantee for road construction, and that duplication is not necessary.
Committee action: Motion by Larson, seconded by Hense to approve. Motion carried.
2. Northgate-Preliminary
Owner: James & Mary Rusch & Greenwood Enterprises
Location: NW1/4-SW1/4, the NE1/4-SW1/4 and the NW1/4-SE1/4, Section 13, T31N-R18W,
Town of Star Prairie, 71 lots totaling 110.8 acres.
Staff recommendations: Conditional approval with a construction waiver be given, financial
guarantees to be furnished for erosion control and road construction.
Committee action: Motion by Jensen, seconded by Raymond to approve with above conditions.
Motion carried.
3. Deer Valley-Preliminary
Owner-Jack & June Erdman
Location: NE1/4-NE1/4, SE1/4-NE1/4, SW1/4-NE1/4 and NW1/4-NE1/4, Section 18, T28N-
R19W, Town of Troy, 29 lots totaling 98.09 acres
Staff recommendations: Conditional approval that an easement be approved as part of the plat in
lieu of road construction to the eastern boundary of the subdivision, providing that an easement
agreement be established between the town and the developer, and approved by the County,
providing financial guarantees for construction of the road when necessary. Agreement to be
furnished to the Zoning Office ten (10) days prior to Committee meeting for review. That a traffic
warrant analysis be conducted to determine safety of additional traffic from the proposed
subdivision, with a report of the analysis to be furnished to the Committee. The Highway
Department shall review the intersection of Country Road F and East Cove Road and make a
recommendation as to whether an intersection improvement is needed. If so, the developer may be
responsible for the improvement.
Committee action: Motion by Luckey, seconded by Hense to have Highway check for safety
issues and who shall pay. Motion withdrawn. Motion by Raymond seconded by Jensen to table
until conditions are met ten days before meeting date. Time lines for application are extended for
60 days.
4. White Eagle-Final
Owner: William R Block & North Creek
Location: Section 31, T30N-R19W, Section 30, T30N-R19W, and Section 36, T30N-R20W, Town
of St Joseph, 39 lots totaling 350+ acres.
Staff recommendations: As staff is continuing to work with the developer and the surveyor,
approval could only be given conditionally with further review and revisions. Staff recommends
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tabling any approval until all map changes are finalized and approved by County Surveyor and
the Zoning Administrator. If a revised map is submitted and reviewed by March 2, the plat will
be placed on the March 9 agenda. If not, it will be scheduled on the March 23 Committee
meeting agenda.
Committee action: Committee took no action on the final plat.
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