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ZC Planning and Zoning Public Hearing and Meeting – December 17, 2020
MINUTES
BAYFIELD COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE
PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2020
1. Call to Order of Public Hearing: Chairman Rondeau called the public hearing to order
at 4:00 pm.
2. Roll Call: Ray, Rondeau, Strand and Zepczyk – all present. Silbert – by phone
Others present were: Director-Rob Schierman, Tracy Pooler-AZA, Todd Norwood-AZA,
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
Kate Eldred (by phone) spoke in opposition of the White Feather Forest. Its very different
than the campground that was just approved on Hwy J based on the access road. The
Town denied and it does not meet the future land use plan of Bayfield. Concerned about
water and noise pollution. The County needs to take this more seriously.
5. 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.
6. Public Hearing:
A. R Douglas O’Leary, owner & Michael Furtak, agent (Cable) – EIA & MUD in R-
RB zone (consisting of 3 existing units, private resort/family compound) [a
9.23-acre parcel (Tax ID #10218), in Doc # 2015R-559378, Vol. 1145, P.20;
described as Goff’s Subdivision of Govt Lot 2 Lot 10 Less par in V.586 P.230,
Section 4, Township 43 North, Range 7 West, Town of Cable, Bayfield County, WI]
Mike Furtak, agent, spoke on behalf of the request stating this used to be the old
Island View Campground back in the 1940’s. In the mid 70’s it turned into a private
family compound. 5 years ago, the O’Leary’s purchased the property and use it as
a private resort for the family. They remodeled the inside of the main house and
are looking to start remodeling the other two cabins, adding a screen porch and
deck to the one cabin. The property is deemed non-conforming. The impervious
surface on the property is low and there is a new septic system. They are going
through the CUP process so the property can become conforming and they can
add the screen porch and deck to the one cabin. They have no plans of adding any
other cabins to the property.
Douglas O’Leary spoke in support, stating they would like to renovate one cabin
and add a porch and deck, so the place is more enjoyable for the guests. They will
not be getting any closer to the water.
Discussion ended.
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7. Adjournment of Public Hearing:
Strand made a motion to adjourn, Zepczyk seconded. Motion carried.
Adjourned at 4:10 pm.
8. Call to Order of Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting: Rondeau called the
meeting to order at 4:10 pm.
9. Roll Call: Ray, Rondeau, Strand and Zepczyk – all present. Silbert – by phone
Others present were: Director-Rob Schierman, Tracy Pooler-AZA, Todd Norwood-AZA,
and Krystal Hagstrom - Secretary.
10. Previous Business:
A. Alisia Ray (Bayfield) – EIA & Campground in R_RB zone (tabled 10/15/2020)
[a 10-acre parcel (Tax ID #4595), described as N 10A of W 15A of SE SW in Doc
2020R-581509, Section 12, Township 50 North, Range 4 West, Town of Bayfield,
Bayfield County, WI]
Alisia Ray spoke in support explaining this is a tree house village that will have 10
camping cabins. Main lodge will have a cafeteria and gift shop. There will be a
sauna house and hot tubs outside.
Schierman stated there are a few new letters of opposition in the file from Kate
Kitchel, the Comptons, Anne Olson, and Liz and Larry Fentress. There is Town
Board recommendation of denial and it was reviewed with the Towns comp plan.
Silbert motioned to deny based on Town Board recommendation,
consistency with the Town comprehensive plan, relevant public input, maintenance
of safe and healthful conditions, location of the site with respect to existing or future
access roads, and potential impact of the proposed use on other lands and land
uses in the vicinity and the extent to which it would be compatible or incompatible
therewith. Strand seconded. No further discussion. Motion carried. 5/0
11. New Business
A. R Douglas O’Leary, owner & Michael Furtak, agent (Cable) – EIA & MUD in R-
RB zone (consisting of 3 existing units, private resort/family compound) [a
9.23-acre parcel (Tax ID #10218), in Doc # 2015R-559378, Vol. 1145, P.20;
described as Goff’s Subdivision of Govt Lot 2 Lot 10 Less par in V.586 P.230,
Section 4, Township 43 North, Range 7 West, Town of Cable, Bayfield County, WI]
Strand motioned to receive and place on file the EIA. Zepczyk seconded.
No further discussion. Motion carried. 4/1 (Silbert opposed)
Schierman explained there is Town Board approval and consistent with the
comp plan. There is a set of the architectural plans in the file.
Strand motioned to approve with the condition that the parcel is limited to
3 human habitable structures and there be no short-term rentals, based on Town
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Board Approval, consistent with both the Town and County comp plan, that it will
not adversely affect the natural resources of the area, and that it will not adversely
affect other lands in the vicinity and the existing uses of those lands. Zepczyk
seconded. Ray asked if the no short-term rental was a Town Condition. Rondeau
stated that it was mentioned at the Town level and we left it to the Committee to
add that as a condition. The applicants were ok with it at the Town meeting. No
further discussion. Motion carried. 5/0
B. Discussion and possible action regarding “farm store permitting”
Schierman explained there are “farm stores” popping up in Ag-1 districts that are
not necessarily farm stores. They have nothing farm related in them. I would like
to see at least some farm related items that were either grown on that farm or on
another farm. The Committee agreed and asked that Schierman draft some
language regarding permitting of farm stores and a farm store definition.
C. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s): Rondeau stated the minutes are from the
November 19, 2020 meeting.
Strand motioned to approve as presented. Zepczyk seconded. No further
discussion. Motion carried. 5/0
D. Committee members discussion regarding matters of the Planning and
Zoning department
Strand discussed receiving and placing on file EIA instead of approving or denying
them. Discussion about having a third-party review instead of the Zoning
department.
Ray stated he would like to have on a future agenda campground regulation.
Silbert asked about shipping containers.
12. Monthly Report
Schierman stated there are 94 more land use compared to last year and 37 more sanitary
permits. The department I $67,428 above budget projection. And there was $36,112,555
declared value in permits issued.
Silbert motioned to receive and place on file, Ray seconded. No further
discussion. Motion carried. 5/0
13. Adjournment
Rondeau called adjournment at 5:15 pm.
Prepared by KMH on 12/18/2020; given to RDS 12/18/2020 Approved by RDS on 12/21/2020 Sent to ZC on 12/21/2020 Final Approval on 2/18/2021
cc: (after final approval)- (8) Supervisors, Cty Admin./Clerk, DNR, Web k/zc/minutes/2020/#12 December