PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Monday, July 2, 2007

Administrative Center – Room 3220

4:00 PM

MEMBERS PRESENT:  George Hammes, J. Terry Hanson, Tom Rauk, Don Meyer, Don Bina, Bob Keil, Brian Kapanke (arrived 4:07 PM).

MEMBERS EXCUSED:  None

MEMBERS ABSENT:  David Hansen (FSA rep.)

STAFF & GUESTS:  Jeff Bluske, Mike Weibel, Gregg Stangl, Mary Meehan Strub, Steve O’Malley, William Jung, Sue Sheehan, Julian Zelazny (WLWCA), Richard Huber

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION by Bina/Keil to approve minutes of June 4, 2007.  Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke excused; Hansen absent.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None requested.

Presentation by Julian Zelazny, Executive Director – Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association (WLWCA)

Julian Zelazny introduced himself and explained some of the changes and improvements he has made at WLWCA since he has become the Executive Director.  Most of his focus has been on legislative policy including but not limited to improved funding for environmental issues, banning of phosphorus in lawn fertilizer in Wisconsin, and invasive aquatic species.  Zelazny has also made changes at the WLWCA office to streamline operations and reduce expenses – including but not limited to moving the office to an environmentally friendly space that costs less and has better access for downtown meetings.

Bina inquired about the relationship between WCA and WLWCA.  Zelazny responded that he works closely with WCA, but finds that WCA tends to be spread thin due to representing so many aspects of counties.  Whereas, the main focus of WLWCA is to represent conservation and environmental issues.  Several counties that had dropped out of the WCWCA organization have returned.  In 2006, the membership was only 52 counties.  Currently 63 counties are members.  Rauk inquired about the cost of full membership – Zelzany responded $950 per year for full voting membership.  Currently, the dues are not included in our 2007 budget.  O’Malley inquired further about the relationship between WLWCA and WCA.  Zelzany responded that he felt it was more of a partnership. 

Conservation Practices

Stangl reviewed 2006 and 2007 practices shown on spreadsheets and map – including projects that are completed and ones that are planned to be completed in 2007.  Stangl also presented a graph showing the Dissolved Oxygen levels at Adams Creek in 2005 and in 2007.  In 2006 several practices were installed (removed stream access for cattle, installed a runoff system, manure storage, and milkhouse waste).  As shown on the graph, a marked level of improvement has occurred.

Planned Unit Development Amendment for Lakeshore Village and Lakeshore Village II, Town of Campbell

Bluske reviewed proposed amendment as shown on map and reviewed Mary Jo Webster’s MEMO regarding the site.  Mr. Huber was present at meeting and added that it is an even swap of land between the developments.  MOTION by J. Hanson/Meyer to approve planned amendment to add Garages to the Lakeshore Village and an office and managers quarters to Lakeshore Village II existing Planned Unit Developments.  Motion carried unanimously; Hansen absent.

Zoning Petition # 1733 Kasten/McHugh, Town of Holland

Bluske reviewed status of Zoning Petition #1733 and recommended to defer indefinitely.  Bluske will contact Kasten and McHugh to get an update on their plans for the project.  MOTION by Keil/Kapanke to defer indefinitely Zoning Petition #1733 Kasten/McHugh, Town of Holland.  Motion carried unanimously; Hansen absent.

Conditional Use Permit # 750 Jeff Hansen, Town of Holland

Bluske reviewed.  Town of Holland responded within 10 day period, but wanted to see the list of conditions placed on it by the county.  MOTION by Meyer/Bina to defer Conditional Use Permit # 750 Jeff Hansen, Town of Holland, until July 30, 2007 meeting.  Motion carried unanimously; Hansen absent. 

Hammes made a recommendation that in the future the Zoning Department contact the Town Boards immediately giving them a list of conditions approved by the county so that they are aware of any actions that are taken.

Easement for John Thomas, Town of Farmington (off Krause Rd.)

Bluske reviewed request.  Neighbors have written their approval as long as it is limited to only 2 homes.  Discussion on easement location, length and recording.  MOTION by J. Hanson/Keil to approve the requested Easement for John Thomas, Town of Farmington, with the limitation of 2 homes and a recorded maintenance agreement.  Motion carried unanimously; Hansen absent.

UW EXTENSION WRITTEN REPORTS

Chairman Hammes noted received and placed on file.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

None requested.

RECESS (4:47 p.m.)

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

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

Sue Sheehan, Recorder