Plan and Review Commission — Agenda packet

MEETING MINUTES Town of Spider Lake Plan and Review Commission Meeting August 6, 2025 1. The meeting was called to Order by Chair Delaney at 6:00 pm. Present were P&RC Chair Delaney, Commissioners Johnson, Capes, Alternate Julie Rudolph and ZA Gardner. Commissioners Becker and Tumbleson were unable to attend, and a quorum was present. 2. Motion to approve the Agenda by Johnson, seconded by Capes. All in favor; motion carried. 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Motion to approve the Minutes of the July 2, 2025 P&RC Meeting made by Johnson, seconded by Capes. All in favor; motion carried. 5. CSM Review – Seibert: Discussion – The proposed Lot 1 parcel is already an easement of record and the minimum requirements of the ordinance are satisfied. Motion to recommend the Seibert CSM to the Town Board made by Johnson, seconded by Capes. All in favor; motion carried. 6. CSM Review – Hanna Bay Pines LLC: Discussion – The proposed 10.08 ac Lot 1 includes the tax id parcel 40245. Both the proposed Lot 1 and the remainder of existing parcel 31389 (39.4 ac) meet the minimum requirements of the ordinance for a shoreland parcel. Motion to recommend the Hanna Bay Pines LLC CSM to the Town Board made by Johnson, seconded by Rudolph. All in favor; motion carried. 7. Zoning Administrator’s Report ZA Gardner reported that inquiries again have been numerous and with the majority of activity concerning accessory structures. Permit review and action: i. LUP 25-23 Wood – Accessory Building – Storage Discussion: Proposed location does not meet required setbacks. Possible solution discussed should owner want to pursue. Motion to DENY application made by Johnson, seconded by Capes. All in favor; motion carried. ii. LUP 25-24 Carlson – Accessory Building – Garage Motion to approve made by Capes, seconded by Rudolph. All in favor; motion carried. iii. DW 25-03 Bell – Driveway access off of Scheers Road Motion to approve made by Capes, seconded by Rudolph. All in favor; motion carried. iv. LUP 25-25 Maier – Accessory Building – Garage Discussion: Parcel is non-conforming and presents unique circumstances. Proposed garage location meets the required 100’ setback from Boos lake, but is 14’ short of the required distance to rear parcel boundary bordering the National Forest. Motion to approve- recognizing that the rear distance shortfall is mitigated by the National Forest buffer from the road- made by Delaney, seconded by Capes. All in favor; motion carried. v. LUP 25-26 Sulko – Accessory Building – Garage Item was tabled due to incomplete application. b. Notices (information) i. Birchwood Condo Assn dredging: after-the-fact CUP For future awareness and completeness of the files, notice was sent to inform Condo Association of the need for a permit. 8. Update status of Land Use Ordinance 17-88 Delaney reported that the Town is continuing the search for expertise to advise on the Ordinance update. Johnson shared that contact has been made with a recommended expert and a request for an initial meeting has been made. 9. Any other business: Delaney shared that an effort is under way by Towns in the County to voice disapproval of the recent County Board decision to endorse the ‘Option F’ camping cabin amendment to the County zoning ordinance without the 30% restriction endorsed by many of the Towns. Delaney will circulate the information and inform the Board. 10. Motion to adjourn made by Johnson, seconded by Rudolph. Meeting concluded at 7:40 pm. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Delaney Chair, Plan and Review Commission August 7, 2025 Town of Spider Lake Zoning Report August 2025 Date Permit# Name Address Descrip1on Construc1on Cost Total Sq Ft Fee 8/1 LUP 25-19 Frick Contacted Boss Inspec<ons regarding status 8/1 Sulko Contacted agent regarding LUP applica<on 8/1 Maier Phoned inquiry regarding garage setbacks 8/1 LUP 25-19 Frick Site Visit: met with Dujmovic’s to address concerns 8/4 Maier Phoned regarding garage LUP distance 8/7 LUP 25-29 Wood Phoned Wood to inform of LUP denial – leS message 8/7 LUP 25-19 Frick Phoned agent to recommend UDC inspec<on ASAP 8/7 LUP 25-24 Carlson Phoned Carlson to inform of LUP approval 8/7 LUP 25-26 Sulko Phoned agent to inform applica<on being tabled - issues 8/7 Fiala Phoned regarding cabin remodel 8/8 Moylan Inquiry regarding LUP applica<on 8/8 Fiala 12555 Ole Lake Rd Inquiry regarding ordinance 8/8 Aakre Inquiry regarding cabin addi<on 8/8 LUP 25 -19 Frick Spoke with owner, inspector and agent regarding issues with permit implementa<on 8/13 Guzzo 10326 W Hahns Rd Ordinance inquiry regarding Accessory Structure, habitable use restric<ons 8/15 Cornue Inquiry regarding alterna<ve energy installa<on requirements 8/15 Hogue Inquiry regarding roof replacement permit requirements 8/18 LUP 25-19 Frick Spoke with agent who indicated he would contact and schedule Boss Inspec<ons 8/18,27 Alcoe Spoke regarding land subdivision, lot sizes, zoning, land conserva<on 8/19,20,21 Oatman Spoke regarding land transfer requirements, contacted County, surveyor, owner for clarifica<ons 8/25 LUP 25-25 Maier Contacted by Kelsey Appraisals regarding exis<ng permits 8/29 LUP 25-24 Carlson Returned call regarding approved permit placard LUP 25-26 LUP 25-27 X PLAN & REVIEW COMMISSION ACCOUNTABILITIES in Section 9 – IMPLEMENTATION PLAN - of the TOSL 2025 Comprehensive Plan Introduction – the Planning Process The first eight sections of the Comprehensive Plan establish a twenty-year vision for the Town of Spider Lake as they describe the Town, integrate the values articulated by the 2023 Community Survey respondents and establish goals describing the desired future for the Town. Successful implementation of the Comprehensive Plan hinges on access to the required funding, personnel with the required expertise, essential supplies and technology and support from other governmental authorities, among other things. The implementation Plan translates the goals into a set of multi-year objectives and actions. Goals are broad, overarching expressions of desired future conditions. Objectives are statements that are measurable benchmarks the community works to achieve. Actions are steps and resources needed to meet the objective and should have clear, measurable steps with a responsible party and timeframe assigned. Actions which appear as ‘Ongoing’ in the Implementation Plan are required to perform the general municipal obligations of the Town. Actions with a specific date and timeframe are projects which are either new or a change to the current operating process. These actions have been highlighted to indicate specific focus in the early years of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed regularly. Changes in community sentiment, safety standards, or environmental conditions may warrant adjustments to policies, ensuring the policies acknowledge the diverse perspectives of the community and reflect the majority view for action. The Implementation Plan contains objectives and actions which may take multiple years to complete, with some objectives dependent upon others. The intent of the Plan & Review Commission and the Town Board is to review the Implementation Plan actions and progress annually during the summer period. The previous year’s progress will be reviewed, along with emerging actions and activity. Goals and objectives for the coming year should be prioritized and this guidance used to create action plans for the Town’s committees. These proposed plans should then be incorporated into the Town’s annual budget for approval each November. The Plan Overarching Goal The overarching goal of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update is to continue the work begun decades ago to preserve the unique Northwoods Character of the Town and to protect the irreplaceable woodlands, lakes, waterways, open spaces, and dark night sky for future generations while respecting the right of individuals to use land and area resources. In addition, the Plan will acknowledge and value input from the Town’s property owners, acquired through a survey conducted in the fall of 2023. 1. Natural, Agricultural and Cultural Resources Goal: Conserve, protect, manage, and enhance the Town’s Natural Resource Integrity in order to provide the highest quality of life for the Town of Spider Lake’s property owners and visitors. Implementation Target Responsible Party Objective 1: Protect surface and groundwater. Action: Ensure Town of Spider Lake Land Use Ordinance setbacks and impervious surface requirements are met for any new development. Ongoing P&RC Action: Monitor concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) activities in the area and ensure Ordinance 01-2024 enforced when appropriate. Ongoing P&RC Objective 2: Protect area lakes, rivers, wetlands, and stream shorelines. Action: Educate and enforce lakeshore structure and usage regulations. Ongoing P&RC Action: Encourage lakeshore property owners to establish or expand natural vegetation shoreline buffers and to minimize maintained lawn areas and the application of lawn fertilizers. Ongoing P&RC Objective 3: Protect local forested areas and maintain forest ambiance. Action: Investigate ways to encourage logging buffer zones along clear-cut areas, and to provide forestry education materials to the community. Inform the community of location and timing of harvests before they occur if possible. Ongoing P&RC Objective 4: Maintain natural shorelines. Action: Educate the community by circulating the Town regulations and best management practices for Shoreline Management. Ongoing P&RC Action: Encourage visual aesthetics from the water (enforce signage and buffer zone regulations and encourage revegetation). Ongoing P&RC Objective 5: Maintain existing Town roadway ambiance Implementation Target Responsible Party Action: Understand and enforce uniform signage regulations (State, County, Town). Ongoing P&RC Objective 6: Maintain dark skies for public enjoyment. Action: Promote and enforce outdoor lighting regulations and design standards. Ongoing P&RC Action: Review Dark Sky International principles and determine whether the Town’s Land Use Ordinance (Part I, Section 4.4) could be enhanced. 2025-6 P&RC Objective 7: Reduce human-made noise where possible to protect ‘Peace & Quiet’ within the Town. Action: Determine how the Town should regulate Noise/Nuisance issues in the community. 2025-6 P&RC 2. Demographics Goal: Fully engage property owners in Community Stewardship. Implementation Target Responsible Party Objective 1: Better understand the composition, values, needs, emerging issues, etc. of the community of Spider Lake. Action: Continue to survey the community—full-time, seasonal, business to help inform Comprehensive Plan updates. Periodic P&RC Action: Maintain the Town governance structure and encourage community participation on Town committees. Ongoing P&RC Objective 2: Encourage community participation in Town government. Action: Better understand skills and experience of community members. Ongoing P&RC Action: Develop volunteer opportunities to utilize the skills and experience of community members and raise awareness of opportunities with volunteer organizations serving the community. Ongoing P&RC 3. Housing & Housing Trends Goal: Support a range of housing units to meet the needs of existing and future residents, both year-round and seasonal. Maintain the Low-Density Development and Peace and Quiet by preserving the sense of community of our residential neighborhoods. Implementation Target Responsible Party Objective 1: Support housing to meet the needs of persons of all income levels and physical abilities. Action: Thorough permit application reviews. Ongoing P&RC Objective 2: Encourage high quality construction and repair or maintenance of existing structures. Action: Enforce Land Use Ordinance and UDC (Uniform Dwelling Code) requirements. Ongoing P&RC Objective 3: Encourage Sawyer County to strengthen monitoring for septic systems. Action: Review and update Town of Spider Lake dwelling compliance with septic system inspections. Periodic P&RC Objective 4: Ensure short-term rental properties do not impair the sense of community of our residential neighborhoods or Northwoods Character. Action: Determine how the Town should regulate short-term rental (STR) properties. Possibilities to consider include requiring registration, limiting STR density in residential areas, tiered regulatory framework (casual vs full-time STR operation), requiring STR owners to educate renters about local ordinances, monitoring, and enforcement of ordinances, etc. 2025-6 P&RC 4. Transportation Goal: Ensure an efficient and safe road system and foster multi-use transportations systems (i.e., the trails) which accommodate the interests of community while preserving the Natural Resource Integrity of the Town. Implementation Target Responsible Party Objective 1: Develop and maintain roads to meet the Town’s current and future needs and safety requirements. Objective 2: Support recreational trails in the Town and surrounding area. Objective 3: Ensure recreational participants on water and on land respect the Natural Resource Integrity, Sustainable Outdoor Recreation, and Peace and Quiet of the Town. Action: Educate property owners of ordinances and local practice by providing materials to make available to visitors (e.g., a ‘Neighbor Notebook’ or Spider Lake Information Guide). This material should also be available on the Town’s website. 2025 P&RC 5. Economic Development Goal: Ensure a business climate compatible with Sustainable Outdoor Recreation and the Natural Resource Integrity of the Town. Implementation Target Responsible Party Objective 1: Encourage businesses that maintain the Peace and Quiet of the Town. Objective 2: Ensure that future business development is compatible with the natural character of the Town. Action: Monitor Conditional Uses per the Land Use Ordinance. Ongoing P&RC Action: Review commercial signage and outdoor lighting for compliance with ordinance requirements. Ongoing P&RC Objective 3: Encourage accommodation providers to educate guests of local ordinances. Action: Provide Resort, B&B, and short-term rental owners with information to provide to their guests. 2025 P&RC Objective 4: Encourage business owners to interact with the Town. 6. Utilities & Community Facilities Goal: Maintain and enhance community facilities and services which contribute to the overall improvement of the community. Implementation Target Responsible Party Objective 1: Maintain Town involvement in the planning and coordination of utilities and communication services to efficiently serve existing and future development. Objective 2: Minimize the environmental impact of future utility expansion. Objective 3: Provide quality cost-effective Town facilities and services which meet the existing and future demands of residents, property owners and visitors. 7. Land Use Goal: Planned and orderly development consistent with the Northwoods Character of the community. Implementation Target Responsible Party Objective 1: Ensure the Land Use Ordinance is appropriately protecting the resources and aesthetics in the community. Action: Review and update the Land Use Ordinance to maintain the Town’s Northwoods Character while addressing needs within the community. 2025 P&RC Action: Enforce the Land Use Ordinance as required when violations are identified. Ongoing P&RC Objective 2: Promote positive environmental practices which protect natural resources. Action: Encourage protection of forests and farmland. Ongoing P&RC Action: Encourage lower-density residential development which minimizes effects on the Environment. Ongoing P&RC Action: Clearly define ‘high-density development’ for the Town of Spider Lake and determine when Environmental Impact Assessments are to be required. 2025 P&RC Objective 3: Encourage and educate landowners about tools for protecting and conserving land. Action: Make information available to private landowners on conservation easements, land management contracts, donations/bequests, life estates, etc. Ongoing P&RC Implementation Target Responsible Party Objective 4: Avoid practices that would result in land use conflicts with environmental factors. Action: Educate developers and builders on the Town’s requirements and environmental regulations/best practices. Ongoing P&RC 8. Intergovernmental Cooperation Goal: Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with local, state, and federal jurisdictions where appropriate. Implementation Target Responsible Party Objective 1: Coordinate and share community services when and where appropriate. Objective 2: Work with Sawyer County, the U.S. Forest Service, and utility companies to manage visual impacts. Objective 3: Share and learn from others’ Comprehensive Plans. Objective 4: Keep abreast of developing regulations from Sawyer County and the State of Wisconsin.