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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning & Zoning Committee - Minutes - 4/19/2018 Page 1 of 6 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] Page 2 of 6 ZC Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and Meeting – April 19, 2018 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. Page 3 of 6 ZC Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and Meeting – April 19, 2018 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. Page 4 of 6 ZC Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and Meeting – April 19, 2018 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: Page 5 of 6 ZC Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and Meeting – April 19, 2018 §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. Page 6 of 6 ZC Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and Meeting – April 19, 2018 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