Zoning

Zoning Committee December 19, 2024 County Board Room Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Diane Albrecht, Karen Cummings, Rollie Thums, Darrell Thompson Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Kyle Noonan and Sue Noland Approve Minutes: Thums moved to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2024, committee meeting; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. Approve Agenda: Albrecht moved to approve the agenda with 12 items; Seconded by Thompson. Motion carried. Bills Paid: The bills paid listing since the August meeting was reviewed. Albrecht moved to approve the bills paid listing; Seconded by Thums. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through December 18th are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2024 50/43(93) - 29 38 5 8 2023 54/46(100) 101 36 44 6 12 2022 48/59(107) 108 30 52 9 5 2021 69/67(136) 139 42 71 12 8 2020 51/59(110) 110 42 47 13 8 2019 32/75(107) 107 22 35 7 11 2018 41/48(89) 90 33 34 10 16 2017 36/56(92) 94 31 34 9 16 2016 41/60(101) 102 31 41 10 9 2015 43/97(140) 142 40 41 10 18 2014 24/87(111) 112 29 29 6 9 2013 29/27(56) 57 29 30 9 9 2012 32/39(71) 71 48 29 12 14 2011 30/42(72) 74 42 38 6 7 2010 39/38(77) 81 44 31 7 7 2009 49/23(72) 72 40 39 9 12 2008 43/29(72) 73 32 27 7 - 2007 68/44(112) 112 41 46 9 - 2006 76/46(122) 122 45 43 11 - These statistics indicate permits are down slightly. Only for informational purposes. Maintenance: Septic - Administrator reported there were 817 septic tank notices sent out this spring due back by mid-August. In August, there were 194 second notices sent that were due by October. Recently, there were 11 c itations issued for lack of septic maintenance for properties that did not pump or contact our office with delays . There are approximately 5 more that need to comply or citations will be issued. Currently, we are at 2.2% compliance with septic maintenance for 2024. Holding Tank - Administrator reported holding tank warning letters were sent out in 2023 to 192 individuals for tank instal lations from 2001 through 2021 that had not pumped their holding tank for a 3-year span. In 2024, reports indicated there were still 69 individuals that did not have their tank serviced from the letters sent in 2023 . Our department followed up with a second letter to the 69 individuals again in July 2024. Once our department has received and updated all pumping records for Year -End 2024, non-pumping will be determined and we will revisit maintenance with committee to discuss potential citation issuance. GPS for Zoning Dept vehicle: The committee discussed the fact that even though the Zoning Administrator is usually working with the public and keeps his staff aware of where he is going and when he’ll be back, that GPS will be installed on the department’s one vehicle to be uniform with most all county vehicles. The administrator stated he does have this expense budgeted for 2025 and it should not be a problem. Thums moved to approve putting GPS on the Zoning Department vehicle; seconded by Thompson. Motion carried. Non-Metallic Mining GPSing and Pits: The Administrator recently GPSd Taylor County pits to determine current acres. There are a total of 44 active pits and 4 inactive pits in the county. There will be a total of 706 acres licensed for 2025; with most acres for the three big Operators and 14 individually licensed pits. There were no new pits licensed in 2024. Shoreland Zoning update: The DNR develops standardized revisions to Shoreland Zoning Ordinances for counties to update. The Administrator has revised Taylor County’s ordinance and has submitted it to the DNR for review. Once the DNR has okayed the revised ordinance, a public hearing will have to be conducted, followed by Committee approval and finally County Board adoption. We are anticipating a February/March public hearing and meeting with County Board approval in April. There were no major changes to the ordinance. Any Other Business: The Wisconsin Fund dollars of $52,698 have been received from DSPS for property owners who applied and qualified for reimbursement for rehabilitating their sanitary system. Ten applicants were approved from 2023. Next Committee Meeting: The next meeting of the Zoning Committee will be at the call of the Chairman, in February or March. Adjournment: With no further business, Thums moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Albrecht. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan Zoning Committee August 22, 2024 County Board Room Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the meeting to order at 9:32 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Diane Albrecht, Karen Cummings, Darrell Thompson Members Absent: Rollie Thums (excused) Other Attendees: Mary Thums, Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland, Saskatoon Damm from Star News Approve Minutes: Albrecht moved to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2024 committee meeting; Seconded by Thompson. Motion carried. Approve Agenda: Cummings moved to approve the agenda with 10 items; Seconded by Thompson. Motion carried. Bills Paid: The bills paid listing since the May meeting was reviewed. Albrecht moved to approve the bills paid listing; Seconded by Thompson. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through August 21st are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2024 38/28(66) - 15 23 2 5 2023 36/29(65) 101 27 30 5 7 2022 39/39(78) 108 23 37 7 4 2021 45/36(81) 139 26 53 9 6 2020 34/41(75) 110 29 27 10 7 2019 18/40(58) 107 12 23 3 5 2018 27/32(59) 90 22 16 7 11 2017 28/37(65) 94 21 23 3 13 2016 29/32(61) 102 22 25 5 4 2015 23/73(96) 142 28 15 4 10 2014 18/49(67) 112 18 16 4 5 2013 16/18(34) 57 21 19 8 6 2012 25/24(49) 71 32 19 8 12 2011 15/27(42) 74 26 27 4 6 2010 25/22(47) 81 30 19 4 4 2009 34/14(48) 72 24 25 6 7 2008 31/16(47) 73 20 16 4 - 2007 43/25(68) 112 34 28 6 - 2006 52/28(80) 122 29 32 9 - These statistics are for informational purposes only. Proposed 2025 Budgets: The proposed 2025 budgets for Zoning Administration, Smart Growth, Non-Metallic Mining, Metallic Mining, Uniform County Address System, Environmental Lands Clean Up, POWTS Loan Program, Environmental & POWTS revenues, and permit revenues were reviewed. There is a slight increase due to GPS unit requirement being added to Zoning Department vehicle. There will also be some carry-over dollars utilized. The operating expenses for all budgets total $12,250. Thompson moved to approve the proposed budgets as presented; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. Septic Maintenance: Administrator reported 817 septic tank notices were sent out this spring to property owners to have their septic tank pumped/inspected by August 16. As of August 21, we have received 543, which is approximately 66% compliance. Second notices will be sent for the remaining 281 (34%) at 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. We are anticipating to be 3-5% compliant prior to citations. 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. When running reports in 2024, there were still 69 individuals that did not have their tank serviced. In July, warning letters were sent to the 69 individuals again. Once our department has received and updated our records to determine non-pumping, we will revisit maintenance with committee to discuss which course of action to be taken. Currently there are a total of 2979 active holding tanks in Taylor County. Any Other Business: The State has made changes to Shoreland Zoning. A draft of revisions and public hearing will need to be conducted prior to presenting it to the County Board for approval. Next Committee Meeting: The next meeting of the Zoning Committee will likely be in November for Shoreland Zoning update. Adjournment: With no further business, Albrecht moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan Zoning Committee May 15, 2024 County Board Room Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Karen Cummings, Diane Albrecht, Darrell Thompson Members Absent: Rollie Thums, excused Other Attendees: Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland Approve Minutes: Gebauer moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2024 committee meeting and public hearing. (He is the only member remaining on Committee for minute approval). Motion carried. Approve Agenda: Albrecht moved to approve the agenda with 11 items; Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried. Introductions and Office Functions of Zoning Dept: Administrator Noonan explained the various programs the Zoning and Solid Waste Dept administers. An overview was given for Shoreland Zoning, Floodplain Zoning, Airport Zoning, Sanitary, Subdivision, Uniform County Address System, Telecommunications Facilities, Non -metallic Mining, Metallic Mining, Land Use Planning, Solid Waste, Recycling Authority, Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep, Appliance & Electronic Collection, and Brownfield Environmental Sanitation with the hope to inform the Zoning Committee new members of the services our office provides. Bills Paid: The bills paid listing since the January meeting was reviewed. Cummings moved to approve the bills paid listing; Seconded by Albrecht. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through May 14 are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2024 16/10 (26) 8 12 1 1 2023 11/6 (17) 8 20 1 2 2022 12/11 (23) 6 20 4 2 2021 17/11 (28) 14 29 5 - 2020 18/13 (31) 15 16 4 3 2019 7/12 (19) 6 10 1 3 2018 5/9 (14) 7 6 2 2 2017 11/16 (27) 8 9 3 4 2016 3/12 (15) 13 10 1 2 2015 4/17 (21) 9 7 1 6 2014 3/6 (9) 7 4 3 - 2013 2/2 (4) 6 7 3 2 2012 8/10 (18) 14 9 - 3 2011 3/6 (9) 9 7 2 4 2010 7/6 (13) 10 11 1 1 2009 14/3 (17) 7 11 2 2 2008 10/6 (16) 7 7 1 - 2007 14/9 (23) 13 13 4 - 2006 30/9 (39) 13 12 4 - *These statistics are for informational purposes only. Maintenance/citations: During April there were a total of 817 maintenance notices sent to property owners for having their septic tank pumped/inspected. They are due back by August 16. The administrator explained the complaint process when we receive calls. Signed complaints are required or the DNR Hotline can be called. Calendar of Duties: The Human Resources Office asked departments to document key responsibilities and tasks when deadlines are to be met or is a recurring task. This department provided the completed document to Committee for their information. Other Business: An Appliance and Electronic collection was conducted this past Saturday, May 11 in Medford and Gilman. There were 422 vehicles through the Medford event with 281 appliances collected, 659 screen items collected along with miscellaneous electronics. In Gilman, there were 65 vehicles, 50 appliances and 156 screen items along with miscellaneous electronics. Three semis were filled with electronics from both sites. The Household Hazardous Waste collection will be on June 5 in Medford from 10 am to 2 pm. This collection is for chemicals, oil- based paints, fluorescent bulbs and cleaners. 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 10:00 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan Zoning Committee January 11, 2024 County Board Room Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the meeting to order at 9:07 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Rollie Thums, Myron Brooks, Sue Swiantek, Mike Bub Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Jim Metz; Brian Wilson from Star News, Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland Approve Minutes: Swiantek moved to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2023 committee meeting and public hearing; Seconded by Brooks. Motion carried. Approve Agenda: Thums moved to approve the agenda with 11 items; Seconded by Brooks. Motion carried. Chapter 33 Subdivision Modification: The Chapter 33, Subdivision Control ordinance modification, presented in Public Hearing prior to this meeting was acted on. Bub moved to grant subdivision modification; Seconded by Thums. Motion carried. Therefore, the proposed survey to swap land can be finalized and recorded. Bills Paid: The bills paid listing since the December meeting was reviewed. Brooks moved to approve the bills paid listing; Seconded by Swiantek. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through Year-End are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2023 56/45(101) 38 46 6 12 2022 50/58(108) 30 55 9 5 2021 71/68(139) 42 73 12 8 2020 52/58(110) 42 47 13 8 2019 32/75(107) 22 35 7 11 2018 42/48(90) 33 36 10 16 2017 37/57(94) 32 38 9 16 2016 41/61(102) 31 41 10 9 2015 43/99(142) 43 42 11 18 2014 24/88(112) 30 29 6 9 2013 30/27(57) 29 31 9 9 2012 32/39(71) 49 29 12 14 2011 30/44(74) 43 39 6 7 2010 42/39(81) 44 31 7 7 2009 49/23(72) 40 39 9 13 2008 43/30(73) 32 28 7 - 2007 68/44(112) 41 46 9 - 2006 76/46(122) 46 43 11 - *These statistics are comparable to last year. Appeals to Zoning Committee fee: Administrator reported our appeal process occurs when the Zoning Administrator denies a request and the landowner or agent has the right to request an appeal. Currently we charge $200 for a Zoning Committee appeal but this no longer covers the charge for putting notice in the local paper. Following disc ussion, Thums moved to raise the appeal fee to $275; Seconded by Gebauer. Motion carried. 2023 Annual Report: The Taylor County Zoning Department and Solid Waste/Recycling Department annual report was reviewed. The report was sent with agenda for prior review and presents statistics and programs conducted within our department. Swiantek moved to approve the annual report; Seconded by Brooks. Motion carried. The report will be distributed to other County Board members also. Other Business: Administrator reported it has been slower for inspections, but various reports need to be completed for the DNR and DSPS along with setting up collection programs for the spring. Next Committee Meeting: The next meeting will be at the call of the Chairman. Adjournment: With no further business, Thums moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Swiantek. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 33, TAYLOR COUNTY CODE PUBLIC HEARING January 11, 2024 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, Myron Brooks, Sue Swiantek, and Mike Bub Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Jim Metz, Stanley Schmidt, Tim Netzer, Wendell Kester, Brian Wilson from Star News, Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland The public hearing is due to request to swap 0.13 acres between adjacent landowners to own occupation line located in part of Government Lot 23, Sec. 30, T31N, R1E, Town of Medford. The properties will remain two separate substandard parcels. One parcel wi ll be reduced from 1.83 acres to 1.70 acres creating a substandard lot less than 2 acres. Taylor County Code, Chapter 33, Subdivision Ordinance allows existing nonconforming lots to acquire additional land that will result in either full compliance or impr oved compliance with Chapter 33 but will not allow a nonconforming lot to reduce land that will result in greater nonconformance. Administrator reported the public hearing notice was posted in the Star News on December 21 and 28. The request for subdividing was denied due to making an existing non -conforming lot even greater non -conforming. Noonan explained the ordinance requiremen ts and when there can be exceptions to the 2 -acre requirement. Adjacent landowners were notified and provided the proposed CSM. Landowner Tim Netzer stated he and his neighbor wanted the split to be through the existing ditch. Town of Medford Chair Stan ley Schmidt reported the Medford Planning Commission reviewed and approved the proposal due to both lots being less than 2 acres and the neighbors are working together to remedy. No other comments were received. Public Hearing was adjourned at 9:07 AM, by motion of Thums/Swiantek. Motion carried. Kyle Noonan Zoning Administrator