PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 

Monday, February 26, 2007

Administrative Center – Room 3220

4:00 p.m.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  George Hammes, J. Terry Hanson, Tom Rauk, Don Meyer, Bob Keil (arr @4:03), and Brian Kapanke (exc/arr @4:15)  

MEMBERS EXCUSED:  Don Bina     

MEMBERS ABSENT:  David Hansen (FSA rep.)

STAFF & GUESTS:  Jeff Bluske, Gregg Stangl, Cheryl McBride, Bill Jung, Mike Weibel, Charlie Handy, Steve Huntzicker, Greg Yakle, Joel Miller, Steve O’Malley, and Cheryl Stephen

 

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Committee Chair George Hammes called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION by Meyer/Rauk to approve meeting minutes of January 29, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously; Bina and Kapanke excused; Keil and Hansen absent.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

None requested.

 

REFERRED – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 743 FOR JOEL AND SARA MILLER FOR TOWN BOARD REPLY

Joel R. and Sara J. Miller, W8666 County Road, Onalaska, WI.  Petition to operate a Siding Contractor Business with storage of steel coils, a ¾ ton pickup and trailer and related materials and equipment on land zoned Agriculture District “A” at the address above described as:  Part of Government Lot 2 in Section 9, T 17 N, R 8 W described in tax parcel #10-1415-0 for 2007, Town of Onalaska.

 

Jeff Bluske reviewed noting this was referred from the January 29th public hearing as there was no correspondence from the Town of Onalaska.  On February 21, Jeff’s office did receive notification from the Town indicating the Town Board had approved the request at their December 18, 2006 meeting, including the following conditions:

1.      Business Operational Conditions:

2.      This permit is non-transferable and must be renewed if relocating business to another household.

3.      No outside storage.

4.      No sign allowed.

5.      Commercial refuse dumpster required if operation generates waste.  Use of the recycling center and town trash pickup is off limits to business waste.  Need to dispose of waste in timely manner.

 

 

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6.      Health, safety and waste factors:  No dust, lighting restricted to lot only, no noise, no additional sewage waste streams, no painting, no oil or antifreeze, etc. on ground, no air pollution, no non-sewage waste streams, and include proper containers with receipts for pick-up.

7.      No required state building permits.

8.      No state approved plan required.

9.      No erosion control permit required.

10.  Parcel boundary must be surveyed; used County ariel photo and tax parcel #10-1415-0.

11.  Permit valid from date of committee approval to transfer of property or move business.

12.  All materials to be stored under carport and in garage – no additional new buildings.

 

MOTION by Meyer/Rauk to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 743 for Joel and Sara Miller located in Town of Onalaska, including the above noted conditions.  Motion carried unanimously; Bina excused.

 

REFERRED – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 761 FOR ELEANOR HERRICK O/B/O/ JUDITH DETTMAN FOR LIST OF CONDITIONS

Eleanor Herrick, W7421 Kip Street, Holmen  WI, acting on behalf of Judith Dettman, W7421 Kip Street,  Holmen,  WI.  Petition to board, breed and train mainly Labradors and other breeds, together with runs and a kennel building on land zoned Residential District “A” and described as:  Lot. 18 in the Assessor’s Plat No. 1, Town of Holland.

 

Jeff Bluske noted at the January 29th meeting, the committee delayed this for 30 days so staff could come up with a list of conditions.  Jeff noted correspondence was received from the Town of Holland on February 15th asking for referral for 90 days which would make it the April 30th committee meeting.  Committee members concurred with the referral for 90 days.   

 

AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE S. 23.10(3) REGARDING ADMINISTRATION OF ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, ENTITLED LANDOWNER DOCUMENTATION

Gregg Stangl reviewed.  This ordinance will provide Land Conservation and Zoning Departments with benchmark statistical information from agricultural landowners in order for the departments to perform their duties as outlined in the following:  (1) County Zoning Ordinance pertaining to conditional use permits for feedlots, (2) County Animal Waste Management Ordinance pertaining to new and expanded feedlots or manure storage facilities that need certain permits prior to construction or expansion, (3) ATCP 51 re Livestock Siting and the requirement of new facilities of 200 or more animal units must have permits including expansions of existing, and (4) ATCP 50 & NR 151 re WI Non-point Source Rule re eligibility for cost-share assistance.  MOTION by Hanson/Meyer to approve the ordinance as presented and to forward on to the County Board.  Motion carried unanimously; Bina excused; Hansen absent.

 

CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP) UPDATE

Steve Huntzicker, as UW Extension Ag Agent, was available to answer questions regarding the report that was sent with the agenda.  He noted his office is basically the record keeper and gets the required signatures; Greg Yakle of NRCS does the administration of the program; Greg was also available to answer questions.  The written reported included the following information:

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Noted this was on the agenda at the request of Supervisor Bina.  Committee members present did not have questions.

 

DISTRICT 5 WISCONSIN ASSOCIATED COUNTY EXTENSION COMMITTEES ANNUAL MEETING – WRITTEN REPORTS – ATTENDEES

Supervisors Bina and Hanson attended the Annual WACEC meeting in Eau Claire on January 26th. Supervisor Hanson gave a verbal report noting 4 morning sessions that were very informational.  Karl Green from La Crosse County UW Extension gave a presentation on “explanation on property tax bills” and another informational session was on the efforts of several northern WI agencies/groups regarding meth labs, noting the dangers, making communities aware, etc.  After lunch, the balance of the day was speeches and political discussions.  

 

APPROVE A PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING THE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Charlie Handy reviewed the options before the committee.  He noted the committee had approved a policy to approve Town Plan amendments on a yearly basis, that being February of each year.  The question is, through what process.  There are three options:

 

Charlie noted three Town Plan amendments need to be approved and incorporated into the current 2020 County Plan, those being from the Towns of Hamilton, Holland and Onalaska.  He also reviewed the new County Comprehensive Plan that is in draft format that will be presented to the County Board in November; the steering committee is working on 20-year growth projections in five categories:  (1) residential, (2) non-resident, (3) agricultural, (4) environment, and (5) public facilities.  Jeff Bluske reviewed the need to have good plans as it makes it easier for future planning.  Lengthy discussion followed.  Noted the County has no authority over village or city plans – only town plans.  Chairperson Hammes questioned the need for County public hearings when the towns have already held public hearings.  Supervisor Kapanke suggested approval of the town plan amendments and giving them credit for their work in preparing them; they know what their needs are; they also know what hoops they need to go through if future changes are needed.  MOTION by Kapanke/Meyer to accept by motion the town plan amendments from the Town of Hamilton, Town of Holland and Town of Onalaska.  Further discussion followed.  MOTION WITHDRAWN by Kapanke and Meyer.  MOTION by Kapanke/Meyer to approve by one resolution the three town plan amendments and authorize staff to prepare such resolution.  It was suggested to hold a special committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. on March 5th prior to the Special County Board meeting to act on said resolution.  Motion carried unanimously; Bina excused.   

 

FEMA MAPPING PROJECT UPDATE – FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS

Jeff Bluske gave an update as well as displayed sample of new FEMA maps.  Public notice was given in

 

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the legal section of the La Crosse Tribune on February 2nd and 9th.  These base flood elevations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that each community is required to either adopt or show evidence of being already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.  Landowners as listed in the legal notice have 90 days to appeal with May 10th as the deadline.  He noted some parcels were removed while others were added; these maps are more accurate that the previous maps.  By year end, the committee and County Board need to amend the floodplain ordinance and approve the new maps.  Informational only.

 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

None requested.

 

RECESS (5:26 p.m.)

MOTION by Hanson/Meyer to recess until the 6:00 p.m. public hearings.  Motion carried unanimously; Bina excused; Hansen absent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer:  The above minutes may be approved, amended or corrected at the next committee meeting.

 

Cheryl Stephen, Recorder