Zoning

Zoning Committee August 21, 2025 Third Floor Meeting Room #3308 Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the meeting to order at 9:35 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Diane Albrecht, Karen Cummings, Rollie Thums Members Absent: Darrell Thompson Other Attendees: Mary Thums, Michelle Grimm, Nicole Hager for part of the meeting , Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland, and The Star News Approve Minutes: Albrecht moved to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2025 committee meeting; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. Approve Agenda: Thums moved to approve the agenda with 10 items; Seconded by Albrecht. Motion carried. Bills Paid: The bills paid listing since the June meeting was reviewed. Cummings moved to approve the bills paid listing; Seconded by Thums. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through August 20th are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2025 34/27(61) - 18 25 5 1 2024 38/28(66) 93 15 23 2 5 2023 35/29(64) 101 27 30 5 7 2022 39/39(78) 108 23 37 7 4 2021 45/36(81) 139 26 53 9 6 2020 33/41(74) 110 29 27 10 7 2019 18/40(58) 107 12 23 3 5 2018 25/31(56) 90 22 16 7 11 2017 28/37(65) 94 21 22 3 11 2016 29/32(61) 102 22 25 5 4 2015 23/73(96) 142 28 15 4 10 2014 18/48(66) 112 18 15 4 5 2013 16/18(34) 57 21 19 8 6 2012 25/24(49) 71 31 19 31 24 2011 15/27(42) 74 26 27 4 6 2010 25/22(47) 81 30 19 4 4 2009 34/14(48) 72 23 25 6 7 2008 31/16(47) 73 20 16 4 - 2007 41/25(66) 112 34 27 6 - 2006 51/28(79) 122 29 32 9 - These statistics are for informational purposes only. Proposed 2026 Budgets: The proposed 2026 budgets for Zoning Administration, Smart Growth, Non-Metallic Mining, Metallic Mining, Uniform County Address System, Environmental L ands Clean Up, POWTS Loan Program, Environmental & POWTS revenues, and permit revenues were reviewed. There is no increase to the Zoning Department operating budget. There will be some carry-over dollars utilized. The operating expenses for all budgets total $12, 250. Cummings moved to approve the proposed 2026 budgets as presented: Seconded by Albrecht. Motion carried. POWTS Loan Program: Administrator reported with the closing of the Housing Authority office, the POWTS Loan program will be administered by the Zoning Department at this time. Therefore, the Policy & Procedure Manual was updated to reflect the Zoning Committee to approve l oan applications that are submitted. There are currently 3 active loans. Thums made a motion to accept the updated manual; seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. Septic Maintenance: Administrator reported 698 septic tank notices were sent out this spring to property owners to have their septic tank pumped/inspected by August 15. As of August 20, we have received 454 reports, which is approximately 65% compliance. Second notices will be sent for the remaining 244 (35%) by the end of the month with a due date at the end of October. The final step will be Citation issuance for those non-compliant. Holding Tank Maintenance : Administrator updated on the holding tank warning letters that have been sent out. In 2023, letters were sent to individuals (192) with tank installations from 2001 through 2021 that had not pumped their holding tank for a 4-year span. In 2024, there were still 69 individuals that did not have their tank serviced. In June 2025, reporting indicated there were 39 properties that had not pumped their holding tank for a 5-year span. Therefore, a “Final Notice” letter was sent on Attorney letterhead referring to letters sent in 2023 and 2024 and the lack of maintaining their holding tank. Also noted was failure to comply would result in issuance of a citation. In addition, a new batch of Holding Tank Warning Letters (249) were sent for lack of servicing for permits issued from 1990 to 2022. We have received numerous calls in reference to these letters. Any Other Business: Administrator reported we may be licensing another gravel pit in the Town of Grover for Haas Sons Inc. There also may be two closed out for Haas by Year End. Michelle Grimm reported the upcoming RESET meeting to be held in September and its purpose. Adjournment: With no further business, Thums moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Albrecht. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan Zoning Committee June 24, 2025 Third Floor Meeting Room #3308 Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the meeting to order at 8:37 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Diane Albrecht, Karen Cummings, Darrell Thompson Members Absent: Rollie Thums - excused Other Attendees: Jim Metz; Michelle Grimm, Sam Zipprich, Lori Floyd, Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland Approve Agenda: Thompson moved to approve the agenda with 9 items; Seconded by Albrecht. Motion carried. Approve Minutes: Albrecht moved to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2025 committee meeting and the Public Hearing minutes; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. Bills Paid: The bills paid listing since the March meeting was reviewed. Albrecht moved to approve the bills paid listing; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through June 23 are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2025 19/17 - 13 20 3 0 2024 23/16 (93) 11 15 1 4 2023 21/14(101) 15 24 2 5 2022 25/19(108) 16 25 5 3 2021 25/26(139) 21 39 6 0 2020 23/26(110) 20 19 4 3 2019 9/22(107) 10 15 2 4 2018 15/18(90) 11 11 3 6 2017 16/20(94) 16 14 3 9 2016 18/22(102) 18 17 2 2 2015 10/37(142) 19 9 3 6 2014 11/17 (112) 10 10 3 1 2013 9/7(57) 13 15 5 5 2012 15/16(71) 20 12 3 10 2011 8/15(74) 15 16 4 4 2010 13/14(81) 15 16 4 1 2009 27/8(72) 11 17 4 7 2008 14/8(73) 10 12 1 - 2007 29/17(112) 22 19 6 - 2006 46/18(122) 23 22 6 - These statistics are for informational purposes only. We are very similar to last year at this time. POWTS Program Changes/Manual Changes: The Administrator reported he updated the Policy & Procedure Manual for the POWTS Loan program since the POWTS Committee has been dissolved. The manual update includes the Administrator can approve applications if all criteria are met; but would advise the Zoning Committee on default matters and to review extraordinary applications. Thompson moved to approve the changes to the manual; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. Other Business: Discussed Bend drilling project. A brief overview was given by Noonan and Grimm on the RESET program that will be discussed at the County Board meeting. Next Committee Meeting: The next meeting will be at the call of the Chairman. Adjournment: With no further business, Cummings moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Thompson. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan Zoning Committee March 20, 2025 County Board Room Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the meeting to order at 9:22 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Rollie Thums, Diane Albrecht, Karen Cummings, Darrell Thompson Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Jim Metz; Bud Suckow, Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland Approve Minutes: Thums moved to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2024 committee meeting; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. Approve Agenda: Albrecht moved to approve the agenda with 13 items; Seconded by Thums. Motion carried. Chapter 31 Shoreland Zoning ordinance: The Shoreland Zoning ordinance (Chapter 31) discussed in Public Hearing prior to this meeting was acted on. Cummings moved to repeal and recreate Chapter 31 with amendment to Section 31.07 to read: A side yard setback for a principal structure shall be a mi nimum of ten feet from each adjacent lot. A side yard setback for an accessory structure, excluding fences, shall be a minimum of five feet from each adjacent lot; Seconded by Albrecht. Motion carried. The ordinance, as amended, will be forwarded for County Board approval. Bills Paid: The bills paid listings since the December meeting and 2025 to date were reviewed. Thompson moved to approve the bills paid listings; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through March 19 are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2025 4/1 - 3 7 0 0 2024 5/6 (93) 1 5 1 0 2023 4/3(101) 1 7 1 1 2022 5/3(108) 1 12 3 0 2021 4/1(139) 5 17 2 0 2020 5/3(110) 5 8 1 1 2019 1/2(107) 2 1 0 0 2018 3/3(90) 2 3 0 0 2017 4/8(94) 1 5 0 1 2016 1/4(102) 8 6 1 1 2015 4/10(142) 1 4 0 0 2014 0/1 (112) 4 3 1 0 2013 1/0(57) 4 4 2 0 2012 1/3(71) 2 3 0 1 2011 2/2(74) 2 3 0 0 2010 3/0(81) 5 5 0 0 2009 3/2(72) 1 1 1 0 2008 6/0(73) 3 3 0 - 2007 4/2(112) 4 6 0 - 2006 7/2(122) 2 8 2 - It has been a slow start to 2025. These statistics are for informational purposes only. Holding Tank Maintenance: The Zoning Department had sent warning letters in 2023 and followed up in 2024 to individuals with holding tank installations that have not pumped their tank for a 4-year span. Originally there were 192 properties. The second letter showed there was some compliance with only 69 individuals receiving the second letter. Current reports indicate approximately 47 of the 69 have still not complied with having their tank serviced. The Committee supported and recommended pursuing compliance of these properties. Budget Carry-overs: The Zoning Office has various budgets which are non -lapsing and involve carry-over dollars. Each budget was reviewed and discussed with the Committee. It was decided to keep them the same. Collections: The 2025 collections are scheduled as follows: Appliance & Electronics on Saturday, May 3 in Medford from 8:00 – 11:00 AM and in Gilman from 1:00 – 2:30 PM. The Clean Sweep will be Thursday, June 12 in Medford from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Tire collection is to be determined after obtaining bids and discussions with the Recycling Authority Committee. Typically, these collections are in August. 2024 Annual Report: The Taylor County Zoning Department and Solid Waste/Recycling Department annual report was handed out. The report presents statistics and programs conducted within our department. The report will be distributed to other County Board members also. Other Business: Administrator reported a gravel pit expansion request was recently received. A Class I notice will be published to determine if a Public Hearing will be required. Greenlight will be pursuing exploratory drillings at the Bend site this spring/summer. Next Committee Meeting: The next meeting will be at the call of the Chairman. Adjournment: With no further business, Albrecht moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan SHORELAND ZONING, CHAPTER 31, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE PUBLIC HEARING March 20, 2025 County Board Room Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the hearing to order at 9:00 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Rollie Thums, Karen Cummings, Diane Albrecht, and Darrell Thompson Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Bud Suckow, Kate Metz, Jeff & Kathy Hemer, Patti Smith, Kyle Noonan and Sue Noland Noonan read the public hearing notice that was posted in the Star News on February 27 and March 6. No written comments were received. The Shoreland Zoning ordinance is being repealed and recreated due to changes in State law from Act 68, Act 105 and Act 200. The Shoreland Zoning ordinance affects property within 1,000 feet of a navigable lake, pond or flowage; or within 300 feet of navigable rivers and streams. Some of the questions from the public in attendance were how the ordinary high -water mark is determined, limit of 200 square foot additions, and whether the ordinance affects any size body of water. Also discussed other changes for view corridor, fences, definitions section and averaged setbacks. There is also an opportunity to request a variance from the Board of Adjustment if requirements are met. Zoning Administrator indicated the ordinance should be amended to include Side Yard Setbacks. This was omitted in preparing the revised ordinance. Section 31.07 should include: A side yard setback for a principal structure shall be a minimum of ten feet from each adjacent lot. A side yard setback for an accessory structure, excluding fences, shall be a minimum of five feet from each adjacent lot. With no further questions or discussions, the public hearing was adjourned at 9:22 AM, by motion of Thompson/Albrecht. Motion carried. Kyle Noonan Zoning Administrator