Sawyer County Zoning Committee Meeting — Agenda

1 Sawyer County Zoning Committee Meeting Friday, September 18, 2026 @ 8:30 AM Sawyer County Board Room AGENDA 1. ZOOM INFORMATION: a. To view or participate in the virtual meeting from a computer, iPad, or Android device please go to https://zoom.us/j/99413118485. You can also use the dial in number for listening only at 1-312-626-6799 with the Webinar ID: 994 1311 8485. If additional assistance is needed please contact the Zoning & Conservation Department at 715-634-8288 prior to the meeting. 2. PRELIMINARY MATTERS a. Roll Call b. Pledge of Allegiance c. State of Committee and Hearing Procedure & Statement of Hearing Notice d. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes e. Public Comment Please note comment time is intended for general public comments, not comments relating to a specific application before this Committee. Each Agenda item requiring a public hearing will have its public hearing conducted just prior to the application being considered by this Committee. If you wish to speak on a specific Agenda item, we encourage you to hold your comments until that specific public hearing. Comments should be directed to the Committee as a whole and should not be directed to individual Committee Members or Staff. 3. REZONE APPLICATIONS a. A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. RZN #26-015. Owners: Brian & Dawn Harris. Part of the SE ¼ of the NW ¼, Lot 1 CSM 25/97 #6697; S13, T41N, T06W; Tax ID 24132; Parcel #024-641-13-2403; 1.22 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Purpose of request is to rezone the Forestry One (F-1) parcel to RR-1 and combine with adjacent lot to the west (same owner) into one new lot by CSM. b. Discussion/Action. A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. RZN #26-015. Owners: Brian & Dawn Harris. Part of the SE ¼ of the NW ¼, Lot 1 CSM 25/97 #6697; S13, T41N, T06W; Tax ID 24132; Parcel #024-641-13-2403; 1.22 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Purpose of request is to rezone the Forestry One (F-1) parcel to RR-1 and combine with adjacent lot to the west (same owner) into one new lot by CSM. 2 4. CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS a. A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. Location/Operation for CUP #26- 034. TKC Real Estate Holdings LLC. Agent: Milestone Materials (Jeffery Johnson). Known as the Hirschfeld Pit. The NE ¼ of the NE ¼; S11, T41N, R08W; Parcel # 024-841-11-1101; Tax ID #26543; 40.3 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Also Part of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ and the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ all in S12, T41N, R08W; Parcel #’s 024-841-12-2201, Tax ID #’s 26592 and Parcel #024- 841-12-2203 #26594; 31.64 and 3.145 for total of 75.085 total acres; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for location/operation of a pre-existing non- metallic mineral extraction operation including rock crusher. This site had been grandfathered under the current County NMM ordinance. Due to the increase in active size of the site since grandfathered status, the site may be nonconforming under the ordinance, and the County has requested the operator to file a CUP application for the continued operation. Nonmetallic mineral operations are allowed activities within the F-1 zone district under a CUP. b. Discussion/Action in the Town of Round Lake. Location/Operation for CUP #26- 034. TKC Real Estate Holdings LLC. Agent: Milestone Materials (Jeffery Johnson). Known as the Hirschfeld Pit. The NE ¼ of the NE ¼; S11, T41N, R08W; Parcel # 024-841-11-1101; Tax ID #26543; 40.3 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Also Part of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ and the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ all in S12, T41N, R08W; Parcel #’s 024-841-12-2201, Tax ID #’s 26592 and Parcel #024- 841-12-2203 #26594; 31.64 and 3.145 for total of 75.085 total acres; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for location/operation of a pre-existing non- metallic mineral extraction operation including rock crusher. This site had been grandfathered under the current County NMM ordinance. Due to the increase in active size of the site since grandfathered status, the site may be nonconforming under the ordinance, and the County has requested the operator to file a CUP application for the continued operation. Nonmetallic mineral operations are allowed activities within the F-1 zone district under a CUP. c. A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. Reclamation Plan for CUP #26-034. TKC Real Estate Holdings LLC. Agent: Milestone Materials (Jeffery Johnson). Known as the Hirschfeld Pit. The NE ¼ of the NE ¼; S11, T41N, R08W; Parcel # 024-841-11-1101; Tax ID #26543; 40.3 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Also Part of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ and the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ all in S12, T41N, R08W; Parcel #’s 024-841-12-2201, Tax ID #’s 26592 and Parcel #024-841-12- 2201:Tax ID #26594; 31.64 and 3.145 for total of 75.085 total acres; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the existing Hirschfeild Pit has non- conforming use status (grandfathered), and the planned extent of mining has not changed since initial operation and implementation of the 2003 reclamation plan. Total mine site to be approximately 39 acres. Per applicant’s statements, “The corresponding reclamation plan submittal only updates the format of information from within the existing 2003 plan; it is not a modification to the existing 2003 plan, nor does the updated plan change the extent of mining initially planned and conducted. Therefore, submittal of the application and updates plan may not be construed as a forfeiture or waiver of Milestone Material’s grandfathered status. 3 Milestone Materials reserves the rights and privileges under applicable laws, and doesn’t waive any legal right or defense available under law or equity.” d. Discussion/Action in the Town of Round Lake. Reclamation Plan for CUP #26- 034. TKC Real Estate Holdings LLC. Agent: Milestone Materials (Jeffery Johnson). Known as the Hirschfeld Pit. The NE ¼ of the NE ¼; S11, T41N, R08W; Parcel # 024-841-11-1101; Tax ID #26543; 40.3 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Also Part of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ and the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ all in S12, T41N, R08W; Parcel #’s 024-841-12-2201, Tax ID #’s 26592 and Parcel #024- 841-12-2201:Tax ID #26594; 31.64 and 3.145 for total of 75.085 total acres; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the existing Hirschfeild Pit has non- conforming use status (grandfathered), and the planned extent of mining has not changed since initial operation and implementation of the 2003 reclamation plan. Total mine site to be approximately 39 acres. Per applicant’s statements, “The corresponding reclamation plan submittal only updates the format of information from within the existing 2003 plan; it is not a modification to the existing 2003 plan, nor does the updated plan change the extent of mining initially planned and conducted. Therefore, submittal of the application and updates plan may not be construed as a forfeiture or waiver of Milestone Material’s grandfathered status. Milestone Materials reserves the rights and privileges under applicable laws, and doesn’t waive any legal right or defense available under law or equity.” e. A Public Hearing in the Town of Hayward. Location/Operation for CUP #26-035. Owner: TB Investments LLC. Part of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼, Lot 2 CSM 36/294 #8482; S19, T41N, R08W; Tax ID #43938; Parcel #010-841-19-4209; 20.33 total acres; Zoned Commercial one. Known as the “Butterfield Pit”. Permit desired for location/operation of a pre-existing non-metallic mineral extraction operation including screening. Total mine site to be approximately 4.3 acres and was non- conforming use status (grandfathered), and the planned extent of mining has not changed since initial operation and implementation in 1998. Non-metallic mineral operations are allowed with a conditional use permit in Commercial One (C-1) zone district. As Per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10) & Section 6.2. f. Discussion/Action in the Town of Hayward. Location/Operation for CUP #26-035. Owner: TB Investments LLC. Part of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼, Lot 2 CSM 36/294 #8482; S19, T41N, R08W; Tax ID #43938; Parcel #010-841-19-4209; 20.33 total acres; Zoned Commercial one. Known as the “Butterfield Pit”. Permit desired for location/operation of a pre-existing non-metallic mineral extraction operation including screening. Total mine site to be approximately 4.3 acres and was non- conforming use status (grandfathered), and the planned extent of mining has not changed since initial operation and implementation in 1998. Non-metallic mineral operations are allowed with a conditional use permit in Commercial One (C-1) zone district. As Per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10) & Section 6.2. g. A Public Hearing in the Town of Hayward, Reclamation Plan for CUP #26-035. Owner: TB Investments LLC has a non-conforming use status (grandfathered), and the planned extent of mining has not changed since initial operation and 4 implementation in 1998. Permit desired for the Sawyer County NR135 Reclamation Issuance for location/operation of a non-metallic mineral open pit, limited to 4.3 acres of mine site. h. Discussion/Action in the Town of Hayward, Reclamation Plan for CUP #26-035. Owner: TB Investments LLC has a non-conforming use status (grandfathered), and the planned extent of mining has not changed since initial operation and implementation in 1998. Permit desired for the Sawyer County NR135 Reclamation Issuance for location/operation of a non-metallic mineral open pit, limited to 4.3 acres of mine site. i. A Public Hearing in the Town of Couderay. CUP #26-036. Owner: Donald Winter. Operator: Mathy Construction. Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ including Out-lot 2 CSM 29/224 #7436; S10, T38N, R08W; Tax ID #39393; Parcel #004-838-10- 3103; 40.62 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1). Permit desired for the renewal of conditional use permit (CUP) #21-027 for the location and continued operation of an existing non-metallic mineral (NMM) extraction, crusher and asphalt plant. This CUP was originally approved on April 24, 1992, and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Known as the “Winter C Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 35 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix D-Section 17.4(B) (6) & Section 6.2. j. Discussion/Action in the Town of Couderay. CUP #26-036. Owner: Donald Winter. Operator: Mathy Construction. Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ including Out-lot 2 CSM 29/224 #7436; S10, T38N, R08W; Tax ID #39393; Parcel #004-838-10- 3103; 40.62 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1). Permit desired for the renewal of conditional use permit (CUP) #21-027 for the location and continued operation of an existing non-metallic mineral (NMM) extraction, crusher and asphalt plant. This CUP was originally approved on April 24, 1992, and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Known as the “Winter C Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 35 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix D-Section 17.4(B) (6) & Section 6.2. k. A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-037. Owner: Mathy Construction Company. Part of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ and Part of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼; all in section 02, T41N, R07W; Parcel #024-741-02-1202 and #024- 741-02-1301; 49.42 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the renewal of CUP #21-028 for the location/operation of a non-metallic mineral extraction, including rock crusher. This CUP was originally approved March 20, 2001 and most recently renewed on October 19, 2018 and October 21, 2021. Known as the “Point Sporting Goods Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 49.42 acres As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix-D-Section 17.8(B) (8) & Section l. Discussion/Action in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-037. Owner: Mathy Construction Company. Part of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ and Part of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼; all in section 02, T41N, R07W; Parcel #024-741-02-1202 and #024- 741-02-1301; 49.42 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the renewal of CUP #21-028 for the location/operation of a non-metallic mineral 5 extraction, including rock crusher. This CUP was originally approved March 20, 2001 and most recently renewed on October 19, 2018 and October 21, 2021. Known as the “Point Sporting Goods Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 49.42 acres As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix-D-Section 17.8(B) (8) & Section m. A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-038. Owner: WTTC Land Mgt/Mathy Construction. The SW ¼ of the SW ¼, Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼, The NW ¼ of the SW ¼, and Part of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ ; All in S01, T41N, R08W; Parcel #’s 024-841-01-3301, -3101, -3201, -3404; total acres 115.8; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the renewal of CUP #21-029 known as the “Mrotek Pit”, for the location/operation of a non-metallic mineral extraction, including rock crusher and asphalt plant. This CUP was originally approved on June 16, 1989 and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Current permitted area is approximately 105 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances- Appendix D-Section 17.8(B) (8) & Section 6.2. n. Discussion/Action in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-038. Owner: WTTC Land Mgt/Mathy Construction. The SW ¼ of the SW ¼, Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼, The NW ¼ of the SW ¼, and Part of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ ; All in S01, T41N, R08W; Parcel #’s 024-841-01-3301, -3101, -3201, -3404; total acres 115.8; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the renewal of CUP #21-029 known as the “Mrotek Pit”, for the location/operation of a non-metallic mineral extraction, including rock crusher and asphalt plant. This CUP was originally approved on June 16, 1989 and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Current permitted area is approximately 105 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances- Appendix D-Section 17.8(B) (8) & Section 6.2. o. A Public Hearing in the Town of Hayward and Town of Lenroot. CUP #26-039. Owner: Todd’s Redi Mix Concrete LLC. Part of the N1/4 NW ¼, Part of the SW1/4 NW1/4; S14, T41N, R9W; Parcel #’s 010-941-14-2201, 010-941-14-2101, 010- 941-14-2301 and 010-941-14-2304; Tax ID’s # 12033, 12-032, 12034, and 12037 and Part of the NE1/3 SW1/4, and S1/2 SW1/4; S11, T41N, R9W; Parcel #’s 014- 941-11-3401, 014-941-11-3101 and 014-941-11-3301; Part of the NE1/4 NW1/4; Tax ID’s # 17903, 17905 and 17899; S14, T41N, R9W; 201.93 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1) and Commercial One (C-1). Permit desired for the renewal of CUP #21-026 for the location of a non-metallic mineral extraction operation, including rock crusher, and asphalt plant. This CUP was originally approved at public hearing on December 15, 2000 and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Known as the “Hayward Ready Mix Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 201.93 acres. As Per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10) & Section 6.2. p. Discussion/Action in the Town of Hayward and Town of Lenroot. CUP #26-039. Owner: Todd’s Redi Mix Concrete LLC. Part of the N1/4 NW ¼, Part of the SW1/4 NW1/4; S14, T41N, R9W; Parcel #’s 010-941-14-2201, 010-941-14-2101, 010- 941-14-2301 and 010-941-14-2304; Tax ID’s # 12033, 12-032, 12034, and 12037 and Part of the NE1/3 SW1/4, and S1/2 SW1/4; S11, T41N, R9W; Parcel #’s 014- 941-11-3401, 014-941-11-3101 and 014-941-11-3301; Part of the NE1/4 NW1/4; 6 Tax ID’s # 17903, 17905 and 17899; S14, T41N, R9W; 201.93 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1) and Commercial One (C-1). Permit desired for the renewal of CUP #21-026 for the location of a non-metallic mineral extraction operation, including rock crusher, and asphalt plant. This CUP was originally approved at public hearing on December 15, 2000 and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Known as the “Hayward Ready Mix Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 201.93 acres. As Per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10) & Section 6.2. q. A Public Hearing in the Town of Lenroot. CUP #26-040. Owner: Todd’s Redi Mix Concrete LLC. Part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ and Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼; All in S11, T41N, R09W; Tax ID’s #17900 and 17902; Parcel #’s 014-91-11-3102 and 014-941-11-3202; 20.283 and 30.482 for a total of 50.765 total acres; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the renewal of Conditional Use Permit #21-024 for the location and continued operation of an existing non-metallic mineral (NMM) extraction, including rock crusher. The CUP was originally approved on February 15, 2001 and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Known as the “Olson Road Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 47.4 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10) & Section 6.2. r. Discussion/Action in the Town of Lenroot. CUP #26-040. Owner: Todd’s Redi Mix Concrete LLC. Part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ and Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼; All in S11, T41N, R09W; Tax ID’s #17900 and 17902; Parcel #’s 014-91-11-3102 and 014-941-11-3202; 20.283 and 30.482 for a total of 50.765 total acres; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the renewal of Conditional Use Permit #21-024 for the location and continued operation of an existing non-metallic mineral (NMM) extraction, including rock crusher. The CUP was originally approved on February 15, 2001 and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Known as the “Olson Road Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 47.4 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10) & Section 6.2. s. A Public Hearing in the Town of Lenroot. CUP #26-041. Owner: Todd’s Redi Mix Concrete LLC. The NE ¼ of the SE ¼ and the SE ¼ of the SE ¼; All in S10, T41N, R09W; Tax ID’s #17851 and #17655; Parcel #’s 014-941-10-4101 and #01- 941-10-4401; 40.243 acres and 40.073 acres, for a total of 80.316 total acres; Zoned Forestry On (F-1) and Forestry One (F-1) and Commercial One (C-1). Permit desired for the renewal of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 21-025 for the location and continued operation of an existing non-metallic mineral (NMM) extraction, including rock crusher, asphalt plant, and ready-mix concrete plant. This CUP was originally approved on April 20, 1990, and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021.Known as the “Hayward Sand and Gravel Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 75.8 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10 and (8) and Section 6.2. t. Discussion/Action in the Town of Lenroot. CUP #26-041. Owner: Todd’s Redi Mix Concrete LLC. The NE ¼ of the SE ¼ and the SE ¼ of the SE ¼; All in S10, T41N, R09W; Tax ID’s #17851 and #17655; Parcel #’s 014-941-10-4101 and #01- 7 941-10-4401; 40.243 acres and 40.073 acres, for a total of 80.316 total acres; Zoned Forestry On (F-1) and Forestry One (F-1) and Commercial One (C-1). Permit desired for the renewal of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 21-025 for the location and continued operation of an existing non-metallic mineral (NMM) extraction, including rock crusher, asphalt plant, and ready-mix concrete plant. This CUP was originally approved on April 20, 1990, and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021.Known as the “Hayward Sand and Gravel Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 75.8 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10 and (8) and Section 6.2. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. MDD Ad-Hoc Committee Updates (Discussion/Possible distribution of latest draft) b. Any other business that may come before the Committee for discussion only. 6. ADJOURNMENT 8 SAWYER COUNTY ZONING COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF COMMITTEE HEARING AND PROCEDURE AND STATEMENT OF HEARING NOTICE This Sawyer County Zoning Committee ("Zoning Committee") meeting is being held this day and will be called tS order at approximately 8:30 a.m. in the Sawyer County Courthouse, 10610 Main Street, Hayward, Wisconsin. This Statement of Committee Hearing and Procedure and Statement of Hearing Notice is for the public's reference and supplements on the statements on the record under Agenda Item No. 1, "Preliminary Matters." This Statement of Committee Hearing and Procedure and Statement of Hearing Notice is incorporated into the record of today's Zoning Committee meeting. Nothing in this Statement of Committee Hearing and Procedure and Statement of Hearing Notice modifies or otherwise limits the provisions set forth in the Wisconsin Statutes and other applicable law. Any persons requiring assistance with this may contact the Sawyer County Zoning Administrator or request assistance at the Zoning Committee meeting during public comments. STATEMENT OF COMMITTEE HEARING AND PROCEDURE Individual Public Hearing: Generally, each application requiring a public hearing shall have an individual public hearing conducted just prior to the Agenda item in which the Zoning Committee may take action. Public Hearing Process: Each public hearing conducted at this Zoning Committee meeting will follow this order: (1) presentation of a summary of the petition set forth in the application or request; (2) submission of a file to the Zoning Committee; and (3) the applicant's statements (or the applicant's representative's statements) and presentation of evidence; (4) public testimony by persons desiring to give pertinent testimony (a "Speaker") in support of the application; (5) public testimony by Speakers in objection to the application; and (6) any rebuttal as permitted by the Zoning Committee Chair. Once the Zoning Committee has the pertinent information, the public hearing will be closed and thereafter the Zoning Committee may deliberate, discuss, pose questions to the Sawyer County staff, legal counsel or the applicant, and take action on the application within the Zoning Committee's discretion. Hearing Appearance Slip: For all hearings to be conducted at today's Zoning Committee meeting, any Speaker desiring to give pertinent testimony will be afforded to opportunity to do so. A Speaker must complete a Hearing Appearance Slip, which is provided at this meeting next to the meeting Agenda. After completion, the Speaker shall deliver the Hearing Appearance Slip to the Zoning Committee Chair prior to the commencement of the Zoning Committee meeting. Process and Guidelines for Testimony by Speakers: Prior to speaking, the Speaker must be recognized by the Zoning Committee Chair in order to speak. Once recognized by the Zoning Committee Chair, the Speaker must state their full name and address before 9 giving testimony. The Speaker should also state whether the Speaker represents a client, group, or other association, whether the Speaker is in favor or opposes the proposal on which the testimony is being given, and other pertinent information. Speakers should confine their testimony to the facets and matters presented. Speakers should avoid repetitive testimony, and Speakers are encouraged to state that they agree or disagree with other comments to avoid repetitive testimony. A Speaker's testimony will be limited to three (3) minutes, unless additional time is provided for by the Zoning Committee Chair. Orderly procedures require that each Speaker proceeds without interruption by others. All testimony will be addressed to the Zoning Committee and there will be no questions or arguments between individuals. The Zoning Committee is under no obligation to answer questions posed by the Speaker during the public hearing. Applications for Rezoning: On applications for a change in zoning designation of property, the decision of the Zoning Committee is a recommendation to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors for final determination and action. This provision does not modify or otherwise limit the provisions set forth in Wis. Stat. § 59.69 or any other applicable law. Appeal of Certain Decisions: Any person aggrieved by a decision regarding a conditional use or any other decision in which the County Zoning Committee is the decision making body, a person may commence an action with the Sawyer County Board of Appeals to review the Zoning Committee's decision in whole or in part, within 30 days of the date following the committee's decision letter. This provision does not modify or otherwise limit the provisions set forth in Wis. Stat. § 59.694. STATEMENT OF HEARING NOTICE Each public hearing conducted at this Zoning Committee meeting has been published as a Class 2 notice in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes Ch. 985 in the Sawyer County Record and the Sawyer County Gazette, and publically posted within the Sawyer County Courthouse. QUESTIONS Please contact the Sawyer County Zoning Administrator should you have any questions regarding this Statement of Committee Hearing and Procedure and Statement of Hearing.