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ZC Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and Meeting – April 19, 2018
MINUTES
BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC MEETING
APRIL 19, 2018
1. Call to Order of Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting:
2. Roll Call:
A. Election of Chairman
Silbert nominated Rondeau as chairman. Pocernich motioned to close nominations
and cast a vote. Silbert second. Motion carried.
B. Election of Vice-Chairman
Pocernich nominated Strand. Pocernich motioned to close nominations and cast a
vote. Silbert second. Motion carried.
3. Adjournment of Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting
Pocernich motioned to adjourn. Strand seconded. Motion carried.
4. Call to order Public Hearing
5. Roll Call: Pocernich, Rondeau, Silbert, Strand – all present. Zepzcyk – Absent
Others present were: Director-Rob Schierman, and Tracy Pooler-AZA,
6. Affidavit of Publication: Schierman showed the audience the affidavit of publication
and the certified mailing receipts.
7. Public Comment – 3 minutes per citizen
8. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s): Rondeau stated the minutes are from the March 15,
2018 meeting.
Pocernich motioned to approve. Silbert seconded. No further
discussion. Motion carried.
9. Review of Meeting Format – Chairman Rondeau explained the procedure of the
meeting. He asked everyone who wished to speak to fill out a form; and stated they will
be asked to come forward and speak into the microphone.
10. Public Hearing:
A. Halvorson Properties LLC/Mark Halvorson (Bell) – fish processing,
smoking, curing, cold storage and retail store [a 0.24–acre parcel (Tax ID#
8140) described as Lots 7 through 9, inclusive, Block 5, Map of Cornucopia in V.
1140 P. 1000, in Section 34, Township 51 North, Range 6 West, Town of Bell,
Bayfield County, WI]
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Jessica Resack spoke in support. Stating they would like to smoke and cure fish
in downtown Cornucopia with a retail store in front. They have grown out of their
current facility. There is a demand for fish and fish products and this building
would be able to keep it local. At the plan commission there was a lengthy
discussion but it was passed. The building will be large but will comply with
building codes and zoning codes. Metal building with muted colors. Appropriate
roof line will be installed. Building will house a large walk-in freezer. The Town of
Bell sanitary district has given them permission to hook up to the district. They
would install a floor trap to catch any large fish waste and will be taken off site for
disposal. The smoker will be a very small portion of the building with a pellet
stove. The brining solution will not have a negative impact to the sanitary district.
To address parking and loading trucks, they have been in contact with the
neighbor and they are allowing them to use part of their property to access the
back of the building. Customer parking spaces will be in the front current to what
it is now on Superior Ave. This building will let us grow and expand locally and be
able to create new jobs in the area. The Town Plan Commission attached 6
conditions and they are accepted by the Halverson’s.
Tom Gordon spoke in support stating 15 years ago he spoke in support as well.
Very seldom do you see a business start and flourish. This is a good business.
Matt Hipsher spoke in support stated he was born and raised in Cornucopia. His
family has a business in Cornucopia and this community needs business. Most
people support new commercial business. The three-main business that support
this community are fishing, forestry, and farming.
Susan Keachie spoke about concerns, semi industrial use in a commercial zone.
Additional conditions should be placed.
Jane Norton owner of Ehlers store, spoke in opposition with concerns about the
size of the building and how it will affect the residential neighbors. Also
concerned about the access for loading and unloading, size and placement of
compressors, parking for employees.
Discussion ended.
B. Jonathan Sherwood & Gina Monroe (Bayfield) – rezone property from Ag-1
to R-RB [a 35.70-acre parcel (Tax ID #36076) described as NW SW less V. 157
P.444; V. 354 P. 239; V. 646 P. 231 & parcel described in V. 1159 P. 7 Section
15, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County, WI
from Ag-1 to R-RB]
Jonathan Sherwood spoke in support, purchased the property as Ag-1 and is
looking for more flexibility. He would like to build yurts for rental in the future and
would need to rezone to be able to do this.
Discussion ended.
11. Adjournment of Public Hearing:
Strand made a motion to adjourn, Pocernich seconded. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 4:36pm.
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12. Call to Order of Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting: Rondeau called the
meeting to order at 4:36pm.
13. Roll Call: Pocernich, Rondeau, Silbert, Strand –all present. Zepzcyk – Absent.
Others present were: Director-Rob Schierman and Tracy Pooler-AZA
14. Business:
A. Halvorson Properties LLC/Mark Halvorson (Bell) – fish processing,
smoking, curing, cold storage and retail store [a 0.24–acre parcel (Tax ID#
8140) described as Lots 7 through 9, inclusive, Block 5, Map of Cornucopia in V.
1140 P. 1000, in Section 34, Township 51 North, Range 6 West, Town of Bell,
Bayfield County, WI]
File Report: Town Board approval and reviewed with comp plan. Recommended
conditions: 1. Follow Town sign ordinance. 2. Non- light polluting downward
facing lights. 3. Plan for ice mitigation between Ehlers store and new store. 4.
Limit of two (2) smokers. 5. Limit transfer of CUP to new owners unless CUP is
applied for. Several letters in the file. Two in support, five have concerns.
Strand motioned to approve based consistent with both the Town's and
the County's Comprehensive Plans, consistent with zoning regulations,
recommended approval by the Town Board Economic development: promotes
business, jobs and tourism supports community history, culture and sense of
place, with the conditions of 1] must follow Town sign criteria must use non-light
polluting lights, downward facing 2] must include plans for snow/ice mitigation
from roof between Ehlers store and new structure 3] limit of 2 smokers 4] retail
space required 5] delivery truck access must be in the rear of the building 6]
delivery truck hours of operation limited to 7am to 10pm daily. Pocernich
seconded. Silbert asked if this needs to be conditional upon a legal easement?
Strand stated the condition of the permit is that the deliveries be in the rear of the
building. No further discussion. Motion carried.
B. Jonathan Sherwood & Gina Monroe (Bayfield) – rezone property from Ag-1
to R-RB [a 35.70-acre parcel (Tax ID #36076) described as NW SW less V. 157
P.444; V. 354 P. 239; V. 646 P. 231 & parcel described in V. 1159 P. 7 Section
15, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County, WI
from Ag-1 to R-RB]
File Report: Town Board approval and reviewed with plan commission.
Conditions as follows: 1] that the property could be considered for a change to R-
1 from R-RB in the future if that classification changes to allow for the request
uses 2] there be a limit to five yurts located on the property. Schierman does not
agree with these as the limit of the yurts will be addressed with a conditional use.
Pocernich motioned to approve based on Town Board Approval, that it
meets the Comprehensive Plan, relevant public input. Silbert seconded. No
further discussion. Motion carried.
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C. Peter Kulenkamp (Bayfield) – broker, real estate business [a 0.9-acre parcel
(Tax ID #4921), described as 1 acre parcel in Govt Lot 2 in V.1070 P.148 less
Hwy in V.293 P.512, Section 22, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Town of
Bayfield, Bayfield County, WI]
Schierman stated the applicant is here. There is Town Board approval in the file.
Jenna Gallagher spoke in support stating that her and her husband own a
building on the other side of weber Rd. Currently makes canvases for sail boats.
Not looking to change the building just want to add a use to what is already there.
Silbert motioned to approve based on Town Board Approval, that it meets
the Comprehensive Plan, and community and general welfare. Strand seconded.
No further discussion. Motion carried.
D. Discussion possible action regarding flood and erosion group
Schierman stated that the language is going to be a month out as there is some
language that is not in the ordinance and these details need to be made. The
group was supplied with the documents needed.
E. Discussion and possible action regarding update on shoreland zoning
regulations
Schierman stated he does not have the printed copies yet. There is a lot to
review. Silbert asked if this is still going to the DNR to get certified. Schierman
stated yes. Silbert asked again if this will progress, Schierman stated yes.
Concerns with the Clerks department and their record keeping as they don’t have
record of what the full County Board has motioned.
F. Discussion and possible action regarding mining forum
Schierman stated he sent information that was from Jeff. Silbert noted that there
is a lot going on and believes these mining ordinances need to be updated but
the July 1st deadline is not going to be met.
Pocernich motioned to postpone indefinitely. Rondeau seconded. No
further discussion. Motion carried.
15. Possible motion to move into closed session
G. Majority vote
Pocernich motioned to move into close session. Strand seconded. No further
discussion. Motion carried.
H. Chairman Rondeau announces the Nature of the business:
The Bayfield County Planning and Zoning Committee may entertain a motion to
move in and out of Executive Session pursuant to:
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§19.85(1)(g) Conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is
rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body
with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved.
16. Motion to move out of closed session
I. Majority vote
17. Reconvene in open session
J. Possible action on closed session agenda
No discussion
K. Discussion and possible action regarding moratorium on cervid
farm(s)/game farm(s)
Strand motioned to draft an ordinance for a 12 months moratorium on
transportation of captive (game/deer farm) cervids into and housed in the county
based on protection of the public's general health and welfare, the transmission
of communicable diseases between captive cervids and wild cervids and other
livestock. Also created create/appoint an ad hoc 'Deer Farm Study Committee' to
evaluate risks and concerns associated with deer farms/captive deer farming and
to report their findings and recommendations to the Zoning committee and
County Board within 12 months. If more time is needed to complete the ad hoc
committee's work and/or the Board's consideration of the
report/recommendations the Board may consider a 12 month extension of the
moratorium and ad hoc committee and the ad hoc Deer Farm Study Committee
shall be composed of 5 members: at least one shall be a County Board member
who will chair the committee, up to three members maybe County employees,
and one member shall be private volunteer Bayfield County citizen who is
interested and knowledgeable about issue/subject. Pocernich seconded. No
further discussion. Motion carried.
L. Discussion and possible action regarding additional regulations for
cervid/game farm(s) connected to facilities and/or properties which test
positive for communicable/prion disease(s)
Suggested that this may result after the moratorium
Pocernich left the meeting (no time indicated)
M. Committee members discussion regarding matters of the Planning and
Zoning department.
Schierman stated that Todd Norwood has accepted the position.
18. Monthly Report
Schierman stated the department has issued 67 land use permits and 19
sanitary permits. Permitted $5,280,769 worth of development projects in Bayfield
County.
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Silbert motioned to receive and place on file. Strand seconded. No
further discussion. Motion carried.
19. Adjournment
Rondeau called adjournment
Prepared by KMH (from the tape. Not present at meeting) on 4/20/2018
Given to RDS 4/20/2018
Approved by RDS on 4/25/2018
Sent to ZC on 4/25/2018
Final Approval on 5/17/2018
cc: (after final approval)- (8) Supervisors, Cty Admin./Clerk, DNR, Web
k/zc/minutes/2018/#4 April