PLANNING, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Administrative Center – Room 3220
3:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: George Hammes, J. Terry Hanson, Tom Rauk, Don Meyer, Don Bina, Bob Keil
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Brian Kapanke, David Hansen (FSA rep.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF & GUESTS: Jeff Bluske, Gregg Stangl, Mary Meehan-Strub, Mary Jo Webster, Mike Weibel, Bill Jung, Charlie Handy, Steve O’Malley, Ryan Denzer, K. Don Pederson, Dave Malak, Fred Hilby, Damon Olson, Jeff Schroeder, Cheryl Stephen
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Committee Chair George Hammes called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Hanson/Keil to approve minutes of July 30, 2007. Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke, D. Hansen excused.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None requested.
ZONING PETITION NO. 1748 – PATRICK STRUPP o/b/o W & G STRUPP REAL ESTATE LLC AND STRUPP TRUCKING INC. AND CALVIN D. FOSSEDAL, TOWN OF MEDARY
Jeff Bluske reviewed. This zoning petition came before the committee at the July 30th public hearing; the request was to rezone from Residential District “A” and Commercial District “B” to Commercial District “C” for four (4) parcels of land with a combined acreage of 2.45 acres for continued contractors storage and home. Staff recommended approval as it was consistent with the Medary Town Plan, though at that time no correspondence was received from the Town. Since, a letter was received from the Town of Medary, dated August 11, 2007, which noted a special town board meeting and they unanimously approved the zoning petition. MOTION by Hanson/Bina to reaffirm committee action of July 30, 2007, which approved the rezoning from Residential District “A” and Commercial District “B” to Commercial District “C” for four (4) parcels of land totaling 2.45 acres per Zoning Petition No. 1748, Patrick Strupp o/b/o W & G Strupp Real Estate LLC and Strupp Trucking Inc and Calvin D. Fossedal, Town of Medary. Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke excused.
EASEMENT APPROVAL FOR TWO HOMES – DENZER AND HERLITZKE, TOWN OF GREENFIELD
Jeff reviewed. Copies of certified survey map as prepared by K. Don Pederson were sent to the committee members prior to the meeting. Per County ordinance, if more than one party wants to use driveway easement, it needs committee approval. Zoning, Planning & Development and the Land Conservation Departments concur but would like to see a recorded maintenance agreement. MOTION by Keil/Bina to approve the driveway easement as presented for landowners Denzer and Herlitzke, located in Town of Greenfield, including a recorded maintenance agreement. Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke excused.
REVIEW EROSION CONTROL/STORMWATER PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TOWN ROAD BY EAGLE PROPERTIES, TOWN OF HOLLAND
Mary Jo Webster reviewed the erosion control/stormwater plan for construction of a town road by HF Eagle Properties to be located in the Town of Holland. Per County ordinance, this requires committee approval. A memo from Ms. Webster addressed to the committee, dated September 4, 2007, indicated the revised changes to the original submittal, those being: (1) road narrowed to allow for ditches/storage on the east and west of the road, (2) cul-de-sac redesigned to create a recessed island in the center to accommodate runoff, (3) additional space along cul-de-sac allows for storage of snow removal, (4) berm will be created along the west boundary, and (5) shared drives will be constructed to minimize runoff. Ms. Webster recommended approval. MOTION by Rauk/Meyer to approve as presented the revised plan for a town road by HF Eagle Properties in the Town of Holland. Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke, Hansen excused.
REVIEW EROSION CONTROL/STORMWATER PLAN FOR A CONDOMINIUM PLAN OWNED BY WALTER DIETRICH, TOWN OF HAMILTON (LAKE NESHONOC)
Ms. Webster distributed a memo from her to the committee, dated September 4, 2007, and went on to review the erosion control/stormwater plan for Dietrich condominiums via a large map. She recommended approval including the seven (7) following conditions:
Miscellaneous questions by committee members. The maintenance responsibility will be recorded on the plat. MOTION by Rauk/Meyer to approve the erosion control/stormwater plan for a condominium plan for Walter Dietrich, in Town of Hamilton (Lake Neshonoc), including the above 7 conditions. Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke, Hansen excused.
REVIEW EROSION CONTROL/STORMWATER PLAN FOR DAWSON PARK CONDOMINIUMS, TOWN OF CAMPBELL
Ms. Webster reviewed the erosion control/stormwater plan for Dawson Park Condominium Plat, Town of Campbell. A memo from her to the committee, dated September 4, 2007, was distributed. She recommended approval including the following conditions for the two phase project:
· Prior to starting construction, the following must be provided for review and approval:
1. Rain garden and associated grass swales are to be included within permanent drainage easements on the plat.
2. Note to be added on plat indicating that roof runoff from buildings adjacent to the swales is to be directed to the swales.
3. Outlet design/detail for sediment trap is to be submitted for review.
4. Location of sediment barrier for Phase II to be included on site plan.
5. Design for sediment trap.
· Phase I – Construction of Dawson Court / Sequence of Phase I
1. Construct and stabilize drainage swale along Hinkley Road.
2. Construct Dawson Court.
3. As-builts provided upon completion of Phase 1.
· Phase II – Grading of Condo Plat / Sequence of Phase II
1. Install sediment barrier.
2. Construct sediment trap and stabilize side slopes immediately.
3. As each “unit” area is brought to grade, adjacent swales are to be graded and stabilized. As-builts for swales to be provided at time of stabilization. If unit area grading is done in conjunction with building construction, adjacent swales are to be stabilized at design grade prior to installation of roof decking.
4. Prior to construction of 4th building:
- All remaining swales are to be stabilized at design grade.
- Sediment trap is to be removed.
- Rain garden is to be installed – engineering oversight is required during construction of the rain garden.
- Rain garden to be planted with native plants (not seeded) as directed and supervised by a qualified nursery specializing in native species and stormwater management facilities. As-built for rain garden and any remaining swales to be provided.
Discussion and miscellaneous questions. Supervisor Hanson suggested erosion control mat vs. seeding; he also questioned who is responsible for maintenance. Ms. Webster concurred with the erosion mat as well as noting the maintenance responsibility was omitted in error and should be added. MOTION by Hanson/Keil to approve the erosion control/stormwater plan for Dawson Park Condominiums, Town of Campbell, including the conditions as noted above, plus two additional conditions: (1) require erosion mat be installed on fill slopes of Unit 1, and (2) note to be added on the Plat indicating responsible party for long term maintenance of stormwater features. Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke, Hansen excused.
REVIEW EROSION CONTROL/STORMWATER PLAN FOR RIVER ROCK STORAGE CONDOMINIUMS, TOWN OF ONALASKA
Ms. Webster distributed copies of a memo addressed to the committee, dated May 25, 2006. The project proposed is to be developed in three (3) stages; the first stage is approximately 6 acres. This area of disturbance will be reduced and the actual phasing will be determined at the pre-construction conference. The stormwater plan includes ponds that are sized to handle storm events in excess of those required in Chapter 18 due to requirements of Town of Onalaska. The following eleven (11) additions/amendments are needed to meet the requirements of Chapter 21, County Ordinance:
owner or their representative, the contractor, and Land Conservation Dept. staff.
it will be dependent upon the time of year construction occurs.
10. Designation of the responsible party for long term stormwater maintenance is to be included on the final plat prior to recording.
11. Should the developer decide to install bio-retention as alternative pretreatment, additional information and a revised plan must be submitted for review prior to disturbing the associated drainage areas.
MOTION by Meyer/Bina to approve the erosion control/stormwater plan for River Rock Storage Condominiums, Town of Onalaska, including the above 11 conditions as noted above. Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke, Hansen excused.
REVIEW COST-SHARE AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD & SUE PRINSEN FOR STREAM BANK IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE GILL’S COULEE CREEK WATERSHED TARGETED RUNOFF MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Gregg Stangl reviewed. The cost share agreement with Richard and Sue Prinsen is part of a “targeted runoff management grant program” that was approved in 2005 for the Gill’s Coulee Creek Watershed. The management practices include 950 feet of streambank riprapping and ˝ acre of waterway system for total cost of $28,940 of which $8,862 is County share. MOTION by Bina/Keil to approve this cost share agreement as presented for Richard and Sue Prinsen (TRM 07-002) Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke, Hansen excused.
REVIEW COST-SHARE AGREEMENT WITH RON HOUSER FOR STREAM BANK IMPROVEMENTS AND GRADE STABILIZATION WORK UNDER THE GILL’S COULEE CREEK WATERSHED TARGETED RUNOFF MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Gregg reviewed. The cost share agreement is also for the Gill’s Coulee Creek Watershed targeted runoff management project. The management practices include 1,100 feet of streambank ripraping for total cost of $30,800 of which $9,240 is County share. MOTION by Keil/Rauk to approve this cost share agreement as presented for Ronald Houser (TRM 07-001). Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke, Hansen excused.
REVIEW TRANSFER OF COST-SHARE FUNDS FROM DATCP RESERVE FOR NOTICE OF DISCHARGE TO BE ISSUED TO ARLAN PARMENTER, TOWN OF BURNS
Greg reviewed. A contract was developed by DATCP to provide funds to Mr. Parmenter to correct an
animal feedlot runoff issue; recent photos of the animal lot were distributed. These reserve funds were created by DATCP to provide cost share assistance for farmers who are not compliant under the NR 243 rule/Notice of Discharge. The discharge is near the headwaters of a trout stream that makes it way into Lake Neshonoc. The total transfer of funds is $9,000, but estimates the cost at about $6,000; any unused funds would be deducted from future DATCP funding. MOTION by Keil/Bina to approve the transfer of cost-share funds in amount of $9,000 from DATCP Reserve for Notice of Discharge to be issued to Arlan Parmenter, Town of Burns. Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke, Hansen excused.
REPORT ON DEFIBRILLATOR FOR FAIRGROUNDS
Mary Meehan-Strub gave a report. She talked to Emergency Management Coordinator as well as Health Dept. staff. Retrieved information as follows:
· No funds available in Homeland Security grants or any other funding sources at this time.
· Issues to be addressed: (1) Accessibility, (2) maintenance, (3) equipment cannot be in extreme temperatures [heat or cold], (4) need for training and to be current on training, (5) unit costs range from $1,300-1,500 plus $300 for supplies, and (6) include any discussions with West Salem Fire Dept. and First Responders as part of the decision making, including possible purchase discounts and training options, (7) UW Extension staff provide leadership development for the Ag Society; and have not noted this as a part of their formal meeting agenda for discussion or action, and (8) the County gives $2,500 each year to the Ag Society for “Fair Contribution” and maybe a part of this could be designated for such equipment.
Supervisor Bina said he mentioned it at a recent Ag Committee meeting and they suggested he contact the First Responders. Supervisor Rauk suggested Mary provide her collected information in writing for Supervisor Bina and for the Ag Society.
FARMLAND PRESERVATION PLAN – WHAT HAPPENED TO IT?
Supervisor Rauk noted farmland preservation goes back to 1985 and also included in the County Comprehensive Plan. The committee is asked to make difficult decisions to include landowners’ rights, public good and safety, and constituent preferences. He noted committee decisions made at last month’s meeting that overrode staff’s recommendation of denial based on good ag soils. Gregg noted currently approximately 260 farms in the County. Chairman Hammes noted those in question at the last meeting were less than 35 acres.
REZONING PROCEDURES FLOW CHART – CORPORATION COUNSEL
Jeff reviewed. The committee suggested possible revision to the rezoning procedures flow chart. Per State Statutes, it indicates that 10 days following the public hearing, town boards only need to relay denial; if no action taken or if in agreement with the committee, correspondence is not required from the Towns; decisions by the committee can go directly to the County Board. The rezoning flow chart will be revised based on this information. Chairman Hammes noted all committee decisions will be placed on the Board agenda, and if the towns sent denial correspondence prior to the County Board meeting, George will refer the item back to the committee.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Hammes suggested staff bring a recommendation to the committee regarding 30% grade as it relates to erosion control.
RECESS (4:22 p.m.)
MOTION by Hanson/Keil to recess until the 6:00 p.m. public hearings. Motion carried unanimously; Kapanke excused.
Disclaimer: The above minutes may be approved, amended or corrected at the next committee meeting.
Cheryl Stephen, Recorder