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“REVISED” ® (9/21/2026-10:35 AM) AGENDA BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 9:00 A.M. BOARD ROOM, COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHBURN, WISCONSIN 54891 Board of Adjustment: Christina Eliason, Chair; Shari Eggleson, Vice Chair; Adrian Wydeven; Clyde Clausen; Patrick Courneya; Mike Adams, Alternate; Christine Liebhauser, Alternate; Linda Coleman, BOA Corp Counsel, Steve Olson, BOA (Appeals) Corp Counsel, & eCourts-Court Reporter 1. Call to Order 2. Introduction of Board Members & Staff 3. Review of Meeting Format 4. Communications/Correspondence from Public, not related to Public Hearing Item(s) 5. Statement in regard to compliance with the Open Meeting Law 6. Old Business A. Case #26-01B Applicants Stephen Nold & Susan Lindahl, owners, (Russell) seek to construct a 1906 sq ft residence, install holding tank, and extend a driveway on a 0.87- acre lot with existing garage and driveway. Applicants seek a reduced shoreline setback for the navigable intermittent stream of 35 feet instead of the required 75 feet to allow a driveway extension, holding tank installation, and part of the residence to be constructed. (Postponed July 30, 2026) 7. Call to Order of Public Hearing (Case # 26-02B) a. Roll Call b. Notice of Public Hearing c. Affidavit of Publication d. Filing e. Summary of the nature of the case by Planning and Zoning Department Applicant Misty Mornings LLC, owner and Katherine Kurland, agent, (Iron River) seeks to place a 12’ wide x 130’ long driveway to allow access to the entirety of the property and access for a potential residential structure. Applicant seeks a reduced setback of zero (0) feet from the ordinary high-water mark instead of the required 75 feet per Bayfield County Ordinance Sec. 13-1-22(a)(1). f. Swearing in All Witnesses g. Content of Hearing: applicant and those in favor and opposed to speak, as well as others as requested by the Board or applicant h. Closing of testimony i. Deliberation k/boa/agenda/2026/9SeptAgenda Proofed by REH Prepared by: mdk (8/11/2026 8:54am) Board of Adjustment j. Decision k. Adjournment of Public Hearing 8. Call to Order of Public Hearing (Case # 26-03B) a. Roll Call b. Notice of Public Hearing c. Affidavit of Publication d. Filing e. Summary of the nature of the case by Planning and Zoning Department Applicants Christopher & Karna Ruemmele, owners, (Namakagon) seek to construct a detached residential garage with loft (26’ x 42’ including overhangs, 960 sq. ft. 1st floor, 715 sq. ft. loft). Applicants seek a reduced setback of 28 feet from the centerline of a private road instead of the required setback of 40 feet per Bayfield County Ordinance Sec. 13-1-22(b)(2); a reduced setback of 6 feet 6 inches from wetlands instead of the required setback of 25 feet per Bayfield County Ordinance Sec. 13-1-22(f); and a reduced setback of 6 feet 6 inches from the ordinary high-water mark instead of the required setback of 75 feet per Bayfield County Ordinance Sec. 13-1-22(a)(1). f. Swearing in All Witnesses g. Content of Hearing: applicant and those in favor and opposed to speak, as well as others as requested by the Board or applicant h. Closing of testimony i. Deliberation j. Decision k. Adjournment of Public Hearing 9. Other Business: A. Board Members discussion(s) regarding matters of the BOA B. Minutes of Previous Meetings (July 30 and September 11, 2026) ® 10. Motion to Move into Closed Session The committee may enter in and out of closed session for Discussion and Possible Action pursuant to §19.85(1)(g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. 11. Motion to Move out of Closed Session/Reconvene in Open Session Adjournment of Meeting Christina Eliason, Chairperson Bayfield County Board of Adjustment Upon the completion of the public hearings, notice is served that the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Sec.19.85 (1) (g) may go into closed session to confer with legal counsel for the Board who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the Board with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. k/boa/agenda/2026/9SeptAgenda Proofed by REH Prepared by: mdk (8/11/2026 8:54am) Board of Adjustment Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should contact the Planning and Zoning office at 373-6138, at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made. ** Please Note: Receiving approval from the Board of Adjustment at the meeting does not authorize the beginning of construction or land use; you must first obtain your land use application/permit card(s) from the Planning and Zoning Department.