AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING) OF LANDS IN THE TOWN OF EXCELSIOR FROM AN AGRICULTURE, EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCIAL TO AN EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE DISTRICT FILED UPON ERIK LARSON, PROPERTY OWNER

BACKGROUND:

Background: Erik and Shanna Larson own property in the NE ¼, SE ¼, Section 07, T12N, R05E, Town of Excelsior, and have requested a map amendment (rezoning) of property legally described pursuant to petition 08-2022  from Agriculture, Exclusive Agriculture, and Commercial to Exclusive Agriculture zoning.  The intent of the map amendment (rezoning) being to create a single, consistent zoning on the parcel. The land currently zoned as Commercial was purchased from 010-0229-11100, which has a conditional use to operate a storage yard. The land currently zoned Agriculture was purchased from 010-0229-12100, which has a special exception permit to operate a non-metallic mine.

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 March 22, 2022; the LRE Committee made findings pursuant to Sauk County Code of Ordinance §7.150(9) and recommended approval of the map amendment.

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 promotes 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 an Exclusive Agriculture Zoning district maintains this objective.