Sauk County Board of Adjustment

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SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
                                               

DATE:           Thursday, August 27, 2020
TIME:            9:00 a.m.
PLACE:         County Board Room/Gallery
                      West Square Building
                      505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI

 

Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, this meeting will be conducted "In Person" and virtually or by phone.  Attendance by supervisors appearing in-person will be limited to members of the Land Resources and Environment Committee.  All other supervisors who wish to attend virtually or by phone must call or email the County Clerk for an access link.  If any member of the public needs to attend in person, they must first contact the clerk at 608-355-3523.  The public is strongly encouraged to attend on-line by following this link http://sauk.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 or by calling:
                US: +1 312 626 6799
                Webinar ID: 885 2125 3754

 

REASON FOR MEETING:  REGULAR
SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION:

 

1.   Call to order and certify compliance with open meetings law

2.   Adopt agenda

3.   Adopt minutes of previous meeting – May 28, 2020

4.   Communications

5.   Election of Vice Chair

6.   Recommendation of Tri-County Airport Commission members

7.   APPEALS:

A.   SP-07-2020   Granting of a special exception permit pursuant to s. 7.032(3)(g) to authorize the construction of a pond within the required setbacks. This property is located in an Exclusive Agricultural zoning district, on real estate described as: S8622 Denzer Rd, part of the E ½ , NW ¼, Section 22, T10N, R5E, Town of Honey Creek, tax parcel 020-0810-02000.

8.   Next meeting date – Thursday, September 24, 2020

9.   Adjournment

COPIES TO:

Board of Adjustment Members           County Clerk   LRE Staff       Town Clerk/Chair     Web


DATE NOTICE:  Thursday, August 6, 2020        
PREPARED BY:  Land Resources & Environment Department
POSTED BY: Templin-Steward

 

NOTE:  It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this matter.  

Any person who has a qualifying disability that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format should contact Sauk County (608-355-3269 or TTY 608-355-3490) between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, exclusive of legal holidays, and at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so that reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request.

PDF icon August 27, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes (122 KB)

SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

                                                August 27, 2020  Session of the Board

 

 

PRESENT:                  Linda White, Chair    

David Allen, Secretary

Brian Peper

Jim Mercier

Jamie Phephles
 

ABSENT:                   None

                                                           

STAFF PRESENT:     Lisa Wilson

                                    Gina Templin-Steward

                                   
 

Chair White called the session of the Sauk County Board of Adjustment (BOA) to order at approximately 9:05 A.M.  The Chair introduced the members of the Board, explained the procedures and the order of business for the day.  The staff certified that the legally required notices were posted for the scheduled public hearing.  The certification of notice was accepted on a motion by Allen, seconded by Mercier.  Motion carried, 5-0.

 

The Board adopted the agenda for the August 27, 2020 session of the Board on a motion by Mercier seconded by Allen.  Motion carried, 5-0.

 

The Board adopted the minutes from the  May 28, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting on a motion by White, seconded by Peper.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

COMMUNICATIONS: 
None.

 

ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR:

Chair White had the board introduce themselves.   Nomination by Allen/White to nominate Peper as Vice Chair.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

RECOMMENDATION OF TRI-COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION MEMBERS:

Wilson explained the Airport Commission membership.  White volunteered to remain on the commission, Peper will represent the county board, and Phephles.
 

APPEALS:

 

A.  A.        SP-07-2020   Granting of a special exception permit pursuant to s. 7.032(3)(g) to authorize the construction of a pond within the required setbacks. This property is located in an Exclusive Agricultural zoning district, on real estate described as: S8622 Denzer Rd, part of the E ½ , NW ¼, Section 22, T10N, R5E, Town of Honey Creek, tax parcel 020-0810-02000.

 

Gina Templin-Steward, Land Resources and Environment, appeared and provided a background and history of the request, the photos of the site and the approval from the Town of Honey Creek. She concluded with the recommended conditions should the special exception permit be approved by the Board.

 

 

 

Laura Nagel, applicant, appearing in favor of the request, provided a letter from the neighbor.  

 

White asked about how the pond came about.  Nagel explained the desire for a recreational pond.

 

White asked about the contractor and obtaining a permit.  Nagel stated they hired the Bruce Company and they were in charge of permits.

 

White asked how deep the pond will be.  Nagel stated the max depth will be 10 feet.

 

White asked how it will be filled.  Nagel stated with hose water and rain water.  White asked if there will be fish in it.  Nagel stated there will be.  White stated she should watch for oxygen levels.

 

Mercier asked if this letter is from the person who notified the county.  Nagel stated the letter is from the neighbor who is adjacent to the pond.

 

Peper asked how long ago the pond was started.  Nagel stated it was started the first week of June.

 

Peper asked if the Town Board was involved in making any decisions.  Nagel explained.

 

Seeing as no one else wishes to speak, Chair White closed the public portion of this hearing at approximately 9:24 a.m.

 

White stated it is unfortunate the contractor didn’t get permits.  She also explained the conditions listed by staff.

 

Allen felt the request met all the requirements.

 

Mercier stated he had no issues with the request and felt it met all the requirements.

 

Peper asked about a DNR requirement. 

 

Phelphes noted no concerns.

 

Motion by White, seconded by Mercier, to approve the special exception permit for a pond, upon findings of fact, conclusion of law and subject to staff analysis with recommended conditions by the Land Resources and Environment Department.   Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Allen, seconded by Phephles, to adjourn at 9:27 a.m.  Motion carried, 5-0.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

David Allen, Secretary