AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) OF LANDS IN THE TOWN OF IRONTON FROM AN EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE TO AN AGRICULTURE DISTRICT FILED UPON LEVI C. BORNTRAGER, PROPERTY OWNER

Background: Levi C. Borntrager owns property in the NE ¼, NW ¼, Section 17, T12N, R3E Town of Ironton, and has requested a map amendment (rezoning) of property legally described pursuant to petition 14-2021 from Exclusive Agriculture to Agriculture zoning.  The intent of the map amendment (rezoning) being to allow for a Landscaping Center business. This use would require subsequent approval of a conditional use permit.

Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §59.69(5) Sauk County has the authority to develop, adopt, and amend a zoning ordinance.  At a public hearing held by the Land Resources and Environment (LRE) Committee on June, 29, 2021; the LRE Committee made findings pursuant to Sauk County Code of Ordinance §7.150(9) and recommended approval of the map amendment (rezoning).         

Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §66.1001 Wisconsin Statutes, any program or action of a local governmental unit that affects land use shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan.  The Sauk County Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors in 2009, defines managing and focusing “on efficient land use patterns that promote redevelopment of under-utilized lands.  It sets limits on outward growth, incorporates permanent land preservation techniques, and achieves livable communities.”  Upon evaluation of the request, the Land Resources and Environment Committee found that the rezone request to enable a landscape center business meets this provision of Sauk County’s Comprehensive Plan.