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ZC Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and Meeting – March 21, 2019
MINUTES
BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC MEETING
MARCH 21, 2019
1. Call to Order of Public Hearing: Chairman Rondeau called the public hearing to order
at 4:00 pm.
2. Roll Call: Pocernich, Rondeau, Silbert, Strand and Zepczyk – all present.
Others present were: Director-Rob Schierman and Krystal Hagstrom - Secretary.
3. Affidavit of Publication: Schierman showed the audience the affidavit of publication
and the certified mailing receipts.
4. Public Comment – 3 minutes per citizen
5. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s): Rondeau stated the minutes are from the February
21, 2019 meeting.
Strand motioned to approve as presented. Zepczyk seconded. No further
discussion. Motion carried.
6. 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.
7. Public Hearing:
A. James Jr & Ellen Hauser (Bayfield) – farm winery in Ag-1 zone (ATF) [a 15-
acre parcel (Tax ID #4468), described as S ½ of SE ¼ of the NE ¼ less CSM #950,
Section 10, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County,
WI]
Ellen Hauser, applicant, spoke in support stating they have been producing wine
since 1996 and in 2015 when the language was changed in the ordinance they
were unaware of the change so now they are applying for an after-the-fact winery.
Discussion ended.
B. Scott & Renate Hauser (Bayfield) – farm winery (1st floor) with hyper local
food prep in Ag-1 zone (ATF) [a 40-acre parcel (Tax ID #4347), described as NE
¼ of the SW ¼ , Section 2, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Town of Bayfield,
Bayfield County, WI]
Schierman introduced the application stating this farm winery is on Betzold Rd
and they produce and serve wine and cider, also looking for an after-the-fact
permit.
Discussion ended.
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C. Marlyce (Chris) Miller (Bayfield) – multiple structure on a parcel in R-RB zone
(ATF) [a 1.54-acre parcel (Tax ID #5878), described as Deerfield Estates first Add
in SW ¼ NW ¼ of N ½ NW ¼ SW ¼ Lot 11, Section 14, Township 50 North, Range
4 West, Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County, WI]
Merle Johnson, applicant’s daughter, spoke in support stating they would like to
sell the property and in 2002 her father didn’t apply for the permits that were
needed now that they want to sell the property it has come to their attention. They
would only like to rent out one unit.
Discussion ended.
D. Herbert Mauritz (bell) – rezone from R-1 to Ag-1 [a 10-acre parcel (Tax ID
#34950), described as 2 pars in NE ¼ of the NW ¼ in V.262 P.360 & V.288 P.155
Less that portion for Rd, Section 36, Township 51 North, Range 6 West, Town of
Bell, Bayfield County, WI]
Faith Mauritz, applicant, spoke in support stating they would like to rezone the
property to Ag so they could have a small hobby farm. Silbert stated there is a
letter of concern from a neighbor about manure runoff. He asked the applicant if
they would be willing to work with Land and Water Conservation Department to
come up with a plan on how to mange this. Mauritz stated she would be willing to
work with that department.
Discussion ended.
E. Joanne Siroin (Washburn) – multiple structure on a parcel in Ag-1 zone [a 5-
acre parcel (Tax ID #31133), described as a parcel in SW ¼ of SE ¼ in V.1157
P.708, Section 32, Township 49 North, Range 5 West, Town of Washburn, Bayfield
County, WI]
Postponed by applicant
F. Michael E Batten Trustee / John H Batten (Drummond) – multiple structure
on a parcel in R-1 zone [a 28.952-acre parcel (Tax ID #13952), described as Govt
Lot 8 Less V.253 P.516, Section 22, Township 44 North, Range 7 West, Town of
Drummond, Bayfield County, WI]
Rondeau stated this application was published correctly as a MUD and there is
also an EIA on file that needs to be approved.
Ruth Dums, agent for the Batten’s, spoke in support of the EIA and stated it is on
file with the County and she also has a copy if needed.
Ruth Dums also spoke in support of the application stating there is 29 acres and
an existing house that is not insulated for winter use. There is a care takers house
and 2 additional cabins. The 2 cabins will be tearing down and replaced with a new
house that will be at the 75-foot mark. Schierman asked if a new system will be
installed then Dums answered yes, it is already in the works with Rasmussen
plumbing.
Discussion ended
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8. Adjournment of Public Hearing:
Silbert made a motion to adjourn, Zepczyk seconded. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 4:14 pm.
9. Call to Order of Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting: Rondeau called the
meeting to order at 4:14 pm.
10. Roll Call: Pocernich, Rondeau, Silbert, Strand and Zepczyk –all present.
Others present were: Director-Rob Schierman, and Krystal Hagstrom - Secretary.
11. Business:
A. James Jr & Ellen Hauser (Bayfield) – farm winery in Ag-1 zone (ATF) [a 15-
acre parcel (Tax ID #4468), described as S ½ of SE ¼ of the NE ¼ less CSM #950,
Section 10, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County,
WI]
Schierman stated there is Town Board approval and they have reviewed it with
the comprehensive plan. There are no letters of support or opposition.
Silbert motioned to approve based on Town Board Approval and that it
meets the comp plan and all zoning requirements. That is also supports community
and general welfare. Zepczyk seconded. Pocernich asked about the after ATF
fees and why they are being charged if they have been in business since 1996.
Schierman stated the language was changed in 2015 to include farm wineries and
this was just found that they did not have a permit. He has the understanding that
previously the wine was made at an offsite location. Pocernich amended his
motion to waive the after-the-fact fees. Zepczyk seconded. Amended motion
carried. No further discussion. Original motion carried.
B. Scott & Renate Hauser (Bayfield) – farm winery (1st floor) with hyper local
food prep in Ag-1 zone (ATF) [a 40-acre parcel (Tax ID #4347), described as NE
¼ of the SW ¼ , Section 2, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Town of Bayfield,
Bayfield County, WI]
Schierman stated there is Town Board approval and they have reviewed it with
the comprehensive plan. There are no letters of support or opposition. Rondeau
asked how long this one has been in business and Schierman answered less than
a year. Strand asked about the local food prep. Schierman read definition of farm
winery. There is no record of the septic on this property.
Strand motioned to approve based on Town Board Approval, that it meets
the Comprehensive Plan, and community and general welfare with the following
conditions 1] existing septic system be evaluated and brought up to code prior to
the issuance of the permit. Pocernich seconded. No further discussion. Motion
carried.
C. Marlyce (Chris) Miller (Bayfield) – multiple structure on a parcel in R-RB zone
(ATF) [a 1.54-acre parcel (Tax ID #5878), described as Deerfield Estates first Add
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in SW ¼ NW ¼ of N ½ NW ¼ SW ¼ Lot 11, Section 14, Township 50 North, Range
4 West, Town of Bayfield, Bayfield County, WI]
Schierman stated there is Town Board approval with the condition that only one
room of the annex building be rented, and they have reviewed it with the
comprehensive plan. There are no letters of support or opposition. They do not
have the required open space to apply for a MUD so they will have to abandon one
of the units. Meaning they will need to take out the kitchen facilities.
Strand motioned to approve based on Town Board Approval, that it meets
the Comprehensive Plan, and community and general welfare, with the following
conditions 1] from one of the existing three habitable units that the food preparation
and kitchen appliances be removed from one of them 2] to permit 2 single family
dwelling which only one of them be a short-term rental 3] that the existing septic
system be evaluated and brought up to code if necessary prior to the issuance of
permit
. Silbert seconded. No further discussion. Motion carried.
D. Herbert Mauritz (bell) – rezone from R-1 to Ag-1 [a 10-acre parcel (Tax ID
#34950), described as 2 pars in NE ¼ of the NW ¼ in V.262 P.360 & V.288 P.155
Less that portion for Rd, Section 36, Township 51 North, Range 6 West, Town of
Bell, Bayfield County, WI]
Schierman stated there is Town Board approval and they have reviewed it with
the comprehensive plan. There is one letters of concern about runoff.
Silbert motioned to approve based on Town Board Approval and Town
land use plan and consistent with zoning surrounding the property. Pocernich
seconded. No further discussion. Motion carried.
E. Joanne Siroin (Washburn) – multiple structure on a parcel in Ag-1 zone [a 5-
acre parcel (Tax ID #31133), described as a parcel in SW ¼ of SE ¼ in V.1157
P.708, Section 32, Township 49 North, Range 5 West, Town of Washburn, Bayfield
County, WI.
Postponed by applicant
F. Michael E Batten Trustee / John H Batten (Drummond) – multiple structure
on a parcel in R-1 zone [a 28.952-acre parcel (Tax ID #13952), described as Govt
Lot 8 Less V.253 P.516, Section 22, Township 44 North, Range 7 West, Town of
Drummond, Bayfield County, WI]
Schierman stated there are no letters of support or opposition on the EIA.
Pocernich motioned to approve the EIA. Zepczyk seconded. No further
discussion. Motion carried.
Schierman stated there no Town Board approval. There are no letters of support
or opposition. The old structure has no record of the septic.
Strand motioned to suspend the rules and allow for public comment.
Pocernich seconded. No further discussion. Motion carried.
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Ruth Dums stated they were at the Town meeting and they did approve the
application. The large house is not going to be tore down just the two smaller
cabins.
Strand motioned to approve based on Zoning ordinance and applicable
laws and community and general welfare with the following conditions 1] that the
new structure have its own septic system 2] that the septic servicing the main
residence be evaluated and upgraded as necessary prior to issuance of the permit
3] that the open space requirement minimum of 90,000 sq. ft. be maintained as
long as there are three units on the property 4] the two cabins identified for removal
be removed within one year. Silbert seconded. No further discussion. Motion
carried.
G. William Maki / Neal Schroeter (Washburn) – construct and operate a private
school with living quarters in an R-1 zone [a 4.150-acre parcel (Tax ID #36565),
described as Lot 1 CSM #1830 in V.11 P.1 and a 6.56-acre parcel (Tax ID #36566)
described as Lot 2 CSM #1830, Section 7, Township 48 North, Range 4 West,
Town of Barksdale, Bayfield County, WI]
William Maki explained this property has been for sale for many years and finally
there is an offer to purchase. He thinks the property should be used. Schierman
stated there is Town Board approval and meets the comp plan. This will be for a
private school (kayaking and environmental medicine). Josh Clark agent spoke in
support stating White Cap Kayak is based in Ironwood Michigan and would be
teaching sea kayak courses for 3-4 days. The bottom portion of the building would
be for the storage of kayaks and the upstairs would be for the learning center.
There will be a small living quarters in there in case the owner returns from a kayak
trip and wanted to stay the night instead of traveling back to Ironwood. There are
no intentions of short-term rental.
Pocernich motioned to approve based on Town Board Approval, that it
meets the Comprehensive Plan. Zepczyk seconded. Strand noted that there is
no short-term rental without additional permits. Ok with motion and second. No
further discussion. Motion carried.
H. William & Susan Erickson (Barksdale) – home-based business (1 man
construction company) [a 7.6-acre parcel (Tax ID #308), described as a parcel
in Govt Lot 3 & 4 in Doc 2018R-573773 Less Hwy, Section 25, Township 48 North,
Range 5 West, Town of Barksdale, Bayfield County, WI]
Schierman explained this is the owner of Extreme Measures and he is currently
running business out of his property on 137. He has helped many people through
this process and the UDC process.
Pocernich motioned to approve based on Town Board Approval, that it
meets the Comprehensive Plan, and community and general welfare. Zepczyk
seconded. No further discussion. Motion carried.
I. Committee members discussion regarding matter of the Planning and Zoning
department.
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Schierman stated the mining ordinance will be on the May meeting not the April
meeting.
Pocernich asked why there are so many pages in drop box and asked if they can
only have the pertinent information.
12. Monthly Report
Schierman explained the department took in $15,825 in fees, land use is up by 3 permits
and sanitary is behind by 8.
Pocernich motioned to receive and place on file, Zepczyk seconded. No further
discussion. Motion carried.
13. Adjournment
Rondeau called adjournment at 4:55 pm.
Prepared by KMH on 3/22/2019; given to RDS 3/22/2019
Approved by RDS on 3/22/2019
Sent to ZC on 3/22/2019
Final Approval on 4/18/2019
cc: (after final approval)- (8) Supervisors, Cty Admin./Clerk, DNR, Web
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