DATE: May 9, 2006
Committee Members Present: Gaalswyk, Sprecher, Ashford, and Wiese.
Committee Members Absent: Lehman.
Others Present: Lance Gurney, Brian Simmert, Brent Bailey, Patrick Dederich, Gina Templin, and others.
Chairman Wiese called the meeting to order at approximately 9:05 a.m.
And staff verified compliance with open meeting law. Motion
by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher to approve the agenda.
Motion
carried 4-0.
Nomination by Sprecher, for Wiese to be elected Chair for the Planning, Zoning and Land Records Committee.
Gaalswyk spoke of aspriring to take on the responsibilities of Chair, and the need for defending routine resolutions at the County Board meetings to eliminate the need for staff to attend those meetings. Gurney spoke of contact by several supervisors that he attend every County Board meeting, as the Department Head. The committee discussed.
Ashford nominated Gaalswyk for Chair of the Planning, Zoning and Land Records Committee. Nomination fails due to no second.
Nomination by Sprecher for Wiese as Chair, seconded by Gaalswyk.
Motion
carried 4-0
Wiese as Chairman for the Planning, Zoning and Land Records Committee.
Nomination by Ashford, seconded by Wiese, for Gaalswyk for Vice Chair
of the Planning, Zoning and Land Records Committee.
Motion carried
4-0.
Nomination by Wiese, seconded by Sprecher, for Ashford for Secretary of
the Planning, Zoning and Land Records Committee.
Motion carried
4-0.
Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher, to approve the minutes of the
April 25, 2006 meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
Gurney spoke of a memo sent to Supervisor Stevens regarding concerns about the Planning and Zoning Department at the E&L committee meeting by Stevens. Wiese spoke of his support for the Planning and Zoning department and actions and steps taken by the staff. Gurney further explained the situation. Sprecher also spoke of his support for the department and the decisions made by Gurney.
Gurney then spoke of a memo he sent to the Committee that provided more detailed information for the business items for today, identifying changes and processes in the ordinances to be reviewed.
Wiese spoke of communications regarding the Board of Adjustment appeal for the Ethanol Plant. The committee verified that they have all received the same communication.
Wiese then spoke of a letter he received from Ken Benzel regarding the devaluation of his property because of the close proximity of the Smith landfill to his property. Gurney gave a brief review of the property and issues with the landfill.
None to report.
The Mapping Department had nothing to report.
The Register of Deeds Monthly report. Bailey appeared stated he has nothing
to report and spoke briefly of the Form 1. He then presented vouchers in
the amount of $3,748.87. Motion by Gaalswyk, seconded by Sprecher to approve
the vouchers as presented.
Motion carried 4-0.
The Surveyor Monthly report. Dederich appeared and presented vouchers
in the amount of $3,500.00 (with the addition of $150.00 payment to Grothman
not on the list). The committee discussed the tie sheets being done by
outside surveyors. He also spoke of a remonumentation payment to Grothman & Associates
for $150.00. Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher, to approve the vouchers
as presented/amended for $3,500.00.
Motion carried 4-0.
Chairman Wiese moved that we hold the public hearing prior to the Planning & Zoning monthly report.
Chairman Wiese called the public hearing to order at 9:45 a.m.. The committee then introduced themselves and Wiese explained the order of the hearing.
A. Petition 10-2006 to consider an amendment to Chapter 7 Sauk County Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 22 Land Division and Subdivision Regulations Ordinance to offer Planned Unit Development (PUD) option in Sauk County. The two types of PUD’s include the conservation subdivision and cluster development. The amendment to Chapter 7 also includes the addition of a “Rural Community Zoning District” and other minor corrections made to Chapter 7 and Chapter 22.
Lance Gurney, Sauk County Planning & Zoning Director, appearing in favor of the request, explained the process between the original public hearing in November, 2005 and where the ordinance is at today. Gurney explained the changes to the ordinance, the provisions included, as well as the notices and copies of the ordinances presented to Town Chair, Clerks, Land and Water Conservation Board. Gurney then reviewed the changes between the draft and the final proposal today.
Ashford asked if DATCP has not come on board with the ordinance. Gurney explained that the ordinance drafted does meet their requirements and they have provided letter of certification to the Land and Water Conservation Board. He continued to explain the process and the difference between an overlay zone and a conditional use. He also has explained the authority for special exception permits given by the Board of Adjustment and the conditional use permits under the authority of the Planning, Zoning and Land Records Committee.
Sprecher asked if those have to be approved as presented or if the agency can place conditions. Gurney stated that the committee will have the authority to place conditions.
Ashford asked if this will have to also be approved by the full County Board. Gurney explained that they are sole approval for the conditional use permits.
Gurney continued to review major changes to the ordinance such as farm consolidations, the definition of a Principle Conservation Area, the definition of a Secondary Conservation Area, the Exclusive Agriculture zoning district and conditional use permit. He also discussed Section 7.10, Resource Conservancy 35 and some of the changes that were made in lieu of State Statues, as well as Resource Conservancy 5 zoning district.
Gaalswyk asked why in a 5 acre parcel you would want to cluster. Gurney explained. He then referred to Section 7.12, PUD Planned Unit Development Provisions and reviewed for the committee. He also addressed the provisions in terms of office for the committee members and the proposal to strike them.
Gaalswyk asked about permitted uses and the signs for advertising a bed and breakfast and would like to strike that from the ordinance. Gurney explained that a lodging house and bed and breakfast are special exception uses within that district and suggested striking the words “shall not” and replace with “may”. The committee discussed and agreed to make the change.
Gurney then discussed and reviewed the changes on Chapter 22 Land Division and Subdivision Regulations Ordinance, specifically where the Planned Unit Development takes place. He also reviewed the process to take place for a PUD. The committee continued to discuss the process and the different the options the Towns will have, the policy minimums given by the county and the opportunity for the Towns to be more restrictive if they so choose. Gurney then spoke of the clustering development options in the ordinance and density requirements. He then reviewed the changes of preservation area easements and discussion of the controlling authority of the easements after the original document has expired.
Mr. Terry Turnquist, Chair, Town of Greenfield, appearing in favor, stated that the Town is very much in favor of the ordinance changes, as they are currently waiting to utilize the tools provided by the ordinance as part of their comprehensive planning process.
Seeing as no one wished to speak, Chair Wiese closed the public hearing portion of the meeting at 10:50 a.m.
Motion by Ashford, seconded by Sprecher, to approve the two (2) additional
amendments to Chapter 7 and Chapter 22, as a result of the hearing and
the amendments to the April 24, 2006, draft version of the ordinance as
identified with highlights before the committee on this date.
Motion
carried 4-0.
Motion by Ashford, seconded to Sprecher, to approve the amended ordinance
and forward to the county board for adoption.
Motion carried 4-0.
Regular monthly meeting then continued.
Gurney appeared and reviewed possible action on a resolution to establish fees for the review of a PUD as part of the Departments fee schedule.
Motion by Ashford, seconded by Gaalswyk to approve the fees for the review
of a PUD as part of the Departments fee schedule.
Motion carried
4-0.
Gurney then appeared and reviewed possible action on a resolution to request certain improvements and safety enhancements to be included within the USH 12 bypass design and construction project between West Baraboo and Lake Delton. The committee discussed.
Motion by Gaalswyk, seconded by Sprecher, to approve the resolution asking
for the requested changes to USH 12 be incorporated.
Motion carried
4-0.
The committee then discussed how they would be updating the local towns on the decisions made today. Gurney advised that he would be attending the Towns Association meeting to address them there together.
Next meeting date is scheduled for May 23, 2006.
Motion by Sprecher, seconded by Gaalswyk, to adjourn at 11:25 a.m..
Motion
carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted: Judy Ashford, Secretary