Zoning

Zoning Committee December 14, 2023 County Board Room Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the meeting to order at 9:55 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Rollie Thums, Myron Brooks, Sue Swiantek, Mike Bub Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Ryan Jarvis, DNR; Sarah Rafajko, DNR; Gary Zielske; Jason Belter, Tony & Rachel Yaron; Dan Gellert; Brian Wilson from Star News, Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland Approve Minutes: Thums moved to approve the minutes of the November 15, 2023 committee meeting; Seconded by Swiantek. Motion carried. Approve Agenda: Brooks moved to approve the agenda with 11 items; Seconded by Thums. Motion carried. Floodplain Zoning ordinance/FIRM maps/Gollon Dam & Meyer #3 Dam: A public hearing was held prior to this meeting to discuss the re-created Chapter 29 floodplain zoning ordinance, recently received FIRM maps from FEMA and how it all affects properties in Taylor County. The draft ordinance was prepared by DNR, but the county renumbered to match our format. The new ordinance includes dam failure analysis for the Gollon Dam locate d in the Town of Taft and the Meyer #3 Dam located in the Town of Rib Lake. Bub made a motion to adopt the ordinance as presented which includes the new ordinance, FIRM Maps, and 2 dam analysis; seconded by Thums. Motion carried. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) resolution: A resolution to apply to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program was discussed. This draft resolution was provided by the DNR if the county were interested in participating. The Committee felt by joining, it would help county residents that are in floodplain. Bub made a motion to approve resolution; seconded by Thums. Motion carried. Bills Paid: The bills paid listing since the November meeting was reviewed. Brooks moved to approve the bills paid listing; Seconded by Thums. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through December 13th are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2023 54/44 (98) 36 43 6 12 2022 49/58 (107) 30 51 9 5 2021 69/67 (136) 42 71 12 8 2020 51/58 (109) 42 47 13 8 2019 32/74 (106) 22 35 7 11 2018 42/48 (90) 33 33 10 16 2017 35/56 (91) 31 34 9 16 2016 41/60 (101) 31 41 10 9 2015 42/96 (138) 40 39 10 18 2014 24/86 (110) 29 25 6 9 2013 30/27 (57) 29 28 9 9 2012 32/38 (70) 48 28 12 14 2011 30/42 (72) 42 37 6 7 2010 39/38 (77) 44 29 7 7 2009 48/23 (71) 38 39 9 12 2008 43/29 (72) 32 27 7 - 2007 68/44 (112) 41 46 9 - 2006 76/46 (122) 45 42 11 - These statistics are comparable to last year at th is time. Swiantek moved to ap prove the statistics; Seconded by Brooks. Motion carried. Maintenance/citations: Administrator reported approximately 642 septic tank maintenance notices were sent out this spring and second notices sent in August. There were 10 properties that were no t compliant or 1.5%. T hese 10 were sent to the Sheriff ’s Department for citation issuance. Other Business: Administrator reported he has been preparing for the public hearing and meeting, preparing gravel pit maps, one more pit to GPS, and will need to prepare for another hearing next month for a Subdivision Modification. Next Committee Meeting: The next meeting of the Zoning Committee will be January 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to conduct a public hearing for Subdivision Modification and Committee meeting to immediately follow. Adjournment: With no further business, Swiantek moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Thums. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan Zoning Committee – Public Hearing Floodplain Zoning Ordinance recreated, Gollon Dam and Meyer #3 Dam December 14, 2023 County Board Room Call Hearing to Order: Chairman James Gebauer called the public hearing to order at 9:00 AM. Members Present: James Gebauer, Myron Brooks, Sue Swiantek, Mike Bub, Rollie Thums Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Ryan Jarvis, DNR; Sarah Rafajko, DNR; Gary Zielske; Jason Belter, Tony & Rachel Yaron; Dan Gellert; Brian Wilson from Star News, Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland The purpose of the public hearing is to repeal and recreate Chapter 29, Floodplain Zoning Ordinance; for approval of the recently received FIRM maps from FEMA ; to approve dam failure analysis for the Gollon Dam located in the Town of Taft; and to approve dam failure analysis for the Meyer #3 Dam located in the Town of Rib Lake. Public notice was published in the local Star News on November 23 and 30 . The information was made available for public viewing in the Taylor County Zoning Department and on the county website. The ordinance revision is required to update references and to incorporate the updated FEMA maps from the current 1978 floodplain HUD maps. The Gollon Dam was built in 1966 on the Wolf River and contains approximately 45 acres with a structure height of 11’. The dam failure analysis was completed in 1995 , but the plan was never submitted to Taylor County for adoption into the Floodplain ordinance. There is just one property owner downstream. There was no contact from him. The dam has a low hazard rating due to lack of development below the dam. Also, the hydraulic shadow downstream of the dam would be roughly the same as if there were no dam. The Meyer #3 Dam was built in 1976 and contains approximately 30 acres with a structure height of 16’. The dam failed in 2016. Currently the dam has a high hazard rating. There are two property owners downstream but no residences /structures within the hydraulic shadow. The Zoning Administrator had talked with Mr. Krueger, one of the property owners. A dam failure analysi s was completed in October 2023 and the plan is to rebuild the dam structure to the same specs. Gary Zielske presented information from the 1997 Mondeaux Dam flood study that determined his property below the M ondeaux Dam is not in floodplain. The USFS had shot elevations indicating the cabin wo uld be out of the floodplain but part of the driveway would be in. Gary was asking the Committee if they approved the revised ordinance and new maps, that they make an exception for his “panel” to be sent back to FEMA for correction. It was determined the comment period for the draft map changes was a couple of years ago. The process to get a map change is to submit a LOMA (Letter of Map Amendment) to request a change. Normally this requires an engineer or registered land surveyor to determine elevation and have it submitted to FEMA. Mr. Zielske felt he shouldn’t have to incur that expense since it was determined already by USFS. The final decision was to have Zielske submit the current information from 1997 to FEMA for requesting a LOMA. If not successful, then there is a possibility to have the County S urveyor assist with shooting the elevation for Mr. Zielske. Tony & Rachel Yaron were also present. They have property at N3194 River Rd in the T own of Hammel. The new FIRMs show floodplain covering his e ntire parcel where the cabin is located except for a small portion. Mr. Yaron noted that he was looking for support of any way to beat FEMA. Also discussed flood insurance and what would happen if the county did not approve FIRMS. The DNR individuals present reported if the county doesn’t adopt the maps, they would continue using the current HUD maps and property owners might not have flood insurance available for t heir property. They also noted the Lending Institutions will receive the new maps and will use them. With no other questions, Chairman Gebauer closed the public hearing at 9:55 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan Zoning Committee November 15, 2023 County Board Room Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Rollie Thums, Myron Brooks, Sue Swiantek, Mike Bub, Jim Metz Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Justin Meyer, Heather Dums, Larry Brandl, Brian Wilson from Star News, Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland Approve Minutes: Swiantek moved to approve the minutes of the August 23, 2023 committee meeting; Seconded by Brooks. Motion carried. Approve Agenda: Thums moved to approve the agenda with 11 items; Seconded by Swiantek. Motion carried. Bills Paid: The bills paid listing since the August meeting was reviewed. Bub moved to approve the bills paid listing; Seconded by Thums. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through November 14th are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2023 52/42 (94) 34 42 6 12 2022 43/55 (98) 28 48 7 5 2021 65/63 (128) 38 68 12 8 2020 48/55 (103) 40 41 13 8 2019 29/71 (100) 18 35 7 10 2018 41/46 (87) 33 31 9 16 2017 34/52 (86) 31 33 9 16 2016 39/54 (93) 31 34 10 9 2015 40/93 (133) 40 34 9 16 2014 24/83 (107) 28 22 6 9 2013 29/26 (55) 28 26 9 9 2012 30/35 (65) 48 25 10 14 2011 29/41 (70) 41 36 5 7 2010 37/37 (74) 42 27 7 7 2009 48/21 (69) 36 34 8 12 2008 43/26 (69) 29 26 6 - 2007 65/42 (107) 40 40 9 - 2006 70/43 (113) 43 41 11 - These statistics are comparable to last year at this time. Swiantek moved to approve the statistics; Seconded by Bub. Motion carried. Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) project: LiDAR is used to create aerial mapping using radar to points on the ground to give detailed topography. The current mapping completed in 2016 is two points per square meter and the proposed flight in 2024 would be 8 points per square meter. The cost is $281,000 with a majority covered by USGS and NRCS bringing the cost down to $109,000 for Taylor County. The remaining proposed cost split among departments would be Land Information-$30,000, Zoning-$20,000, Forestry-$9000, with the balance coming from ARPA funds of approximately $50,000 which has to be allocated by December 2024. The Zoning Dept would use carry -over funds from Non -Metallic Mining and Uniform County Address System of $10,000 each. This mapping is a lot more accurate than what we currentl y have and will benefit more departments than just the contributing ones. Brooks moved to approve the Zoning portion for funding LiDAR; Seconded by Thums. Motion carried. Maintenance Status: Administrator reported approximately 642 septic tank maintenance notices were sent out this spring which were due for completion in August. A second notice was sent to those individuals who had not complied with a new due date of October 31. Currently we are only 2% non -compliance with 12 tanks which have not been serviced. These individuals will receive a citation next month if not completed. FEMA Floodplain Ordinance and dam analysis: In 2017 FEMA started updating floodplain maps which have not been updated since 1978. We have received the new maps and are required to update our current Floodplain Zoning ordinance within 6 months which requires a public hearing to be conducted. The revised ordinance will include two additional dam failure analysis for the Gollon Dam located in the Town of Taft and the W. Meyer #3 Dam located in the Town of Rib Lake. A question was asked how many habitable s tructures are impacted in floodplain on the revised maps. Administrator reported there are approximately 31 houses/cabins within floodplain on the new maps. It was requested that these property owners be notified of the effect to their properties and of the upcoming hearing. Administrator also reported Taylor County is the only county in the State not enrolled in the National Flood Insurance program. A resolution will be discussed in December as to whether or not to enroll in the NFI program. Any Other Business: Administrator reported we will receive a $5000 grant for the electronic collection in 2024 as the DNR has funds available. Next Committee Meeting: The next meeting of the Zoning Committee will be December 14 at 9:00 a.m. to conduct a public hearing for new floodplain ordinance and two new analyses; with Committee meeting to immediately follow. Adjournment: With no further business, Thums moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Swiantek. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan Zoning Committee August 23, 2023 County Board Room Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Jim Gebauer called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Members Present: Jim Gebauer, Myron Brooks, Mike Bub, Sue Swiantek, Rollie Thums Members Absent: None Other Attendees: Larry Ziembo, Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland Approve Minutes: Brooks moved to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2023 committee meeting minutes; Seconded by Bub. Motion carried. Approve Agenda: Thums moved to approve the agenda with 9 items; Seconded by Swiantek. Motion carried. Bills Paid: The bills paid listing since the July meeting was reviewed. Brooks moved to approve the bills paid listing; Seconded by Bub. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through August 22nd are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2023 36/30 (66) 28 29 5 7 2022 41/37 (78) 24 38 7 4 2021 45/36 (81) 26 53 9 6 2020 34/41 (75) 29 27 10 7 2019 18/42 (60) 12 23 3 5 2018 29/32 (61) 22 16 7 11 2017 28/38 (66) 21 23 3 13 2016 29/32 (61) 22 25 5 6 2015 23/73 (96) 28 15 4 10 2014 18/50 (68) 18 16 4 5 2013 16/18 (34) 21 19 8 6 2012 26/24 (50) 33 19 8 12 2011 15/27 (42) 26 27 4 6 2010 25/22 (47) 30 19 4 4 2009 34/14 (48) 24 25 6 7 2008 31/16 (47) 20 16 4 - 2007 43/25 (68) 34 28 6 - 2006 52/28 (80) 30 32 9 - These statistics are for informational purposes only. Proposed 2024 Budgets: The proposed 2024 budgets for Zoning Administrator, Smart Growth, Non-Metallic Mining, Metallic Mining, Uniform County Address System, Environmental Lands Clean Up, POWTS Loan Program, Environmental & POWTS revenues, and permitting revenues were reviewed. There is 0% increase as requested and some carry -over dollars will be utilized. The operating expenses for all budgets total $12,000. Thums moved to approve the proposed budgets as presented; Seconded by Swiantek. Motion carried. Maintenance Status: Administrator explained the maintenance program for new members. Septic tank systems are required to be pumped/serviced every 3 years. The first notices for maintenance were sent out this spring (648) with a due date of August 11. As of August 22, we have 462 received which is 71.3% compliant. Second notices will be sent for the other 186 (28.7%) 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. Any Other Business: An AT&T rep called regarding possible tower by the County Airport south of Stetsonville. The tower would fall within the 3 -mile radius of the airport; therefore, they will have to comply with Airport Height Limitation Zoning ordinance. Next Committee Meeting: The next meeting of the Zoning Committee will be at the call of the Chairman. Adjournment: With no further business, Bub moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Thums. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan Zoning Committee July 17, 2023 County Board Room Call Meeting to Order: Chairman Lester Lewis called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. Members Present: Lester Lewis, Jim Gebauer, Lynn Rosemeyer, Myron Brooks Members Absent: Mike Bub - excused Other Attendees: Kyle Noonan, Sue Noland Approve Minutes: Gebauer moved to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2022 committee meeting & October 20, 2022 Public Hearing minutes; Seconded by Brooks. Motion carried. Approve Agenda: Rosemeyer moved to approve the agenda with 11 items; Seconded by Brooks. Motion carried. Bills Paid: The bills paid listing since the October 2022 meeting was reviewed. Gebauer moved to approve the bills paid listing; Seconded by Rosemeyer. Motion carried. Building Statistics: Building statistics through July 14th are as follows: YEAR SANITARY ZONING CSM PRIVY RECONNECT New/Replacement 2023 27/21 (48) 18 26 4 6 2022 29/25(54) 20 32 7 3 2021 36/28(64) 22 43 7 2 2020 26/30(56) 24 20 4 5 2019 15/27(42) 11 19 3 5 2018 19/26(45) 15 13 7 6 2017 17/27(44) 17 19 3 11 2016 24/25(49) 19 21 2 3 2015 18/50(68) 23 11 4 7 2014 15/29(44) 10 13 3 2 2013 12/14(26) 17 18 6 6 2012 17/20(37) 23 15 5 11 2011 9/18(27) 18 21 4 4 2010 17/19(36) 17 17 4 2 2009 30/11(41) 14 18 4 7 2008 20/10(30) 18 14 3 - 2007 33/20(53) 29 20 6 - 2006 47/22(69) 27 25 8 - We are down slightly from last year but have been picking up. These statistics are for informational purposes only. Administrative Support position: Our current Administrative Support employee has taken a different position within the County. There were no changes to the job description. Advertising has begun and applications are due August 14, 2023. Rosemeyer moved to approve filling the position; Seconded by Gebauer. Motion carried. Maintenance Status: We have sent 689 septic tank maintenance notices this spring with a due date of August 11, 2023. Currently we are at 25% compliance. Second/reminder notices will be sent out in mid-August. There were 40 non-permitted notices sent for properties that are within 150’ of navigable water. Lastly, 192 holding tank warning letters were sent to properties that did not pump for a 3-year span for permit issued years from 2001 thru 2021. Appliance/Electronic/Clean Sweep: The 3 collection events were all held on Saturday, May 13. 200 vehicles participated in the Medford appliance collection with 281 appliances collected. In Gilman, there were 48 vehicles with 75 appliances. A total of 48,111 pounds of miscellaneous electronics were collected in Medford and Gilman from a total of 448 participants. There were 704 screens (TVs & monitors) collected. The Household Hazardous Clean Sweep event had a total of 222 participants with 53 househol ds having never been to a collection. Just under 12,000 pounds of chemicals were collected, 3567 fluorescent tubes, 259 pounds of ballasts, 235 pounds of household batteries and 55 gallons of antifreeze. Participation and volumes were up from 2022 and 2021. Any Other Business: a) Tire collection: Collections will be held on August 12 and 26 in Gilman, Medford and Holway. Collection time from 8:00 am to Noon Next Committee Meeting: The next meeting of the Zoning Committee will likely be in August to review proposed 2024 budgets. Adjournment: With no further business, Gebauer moved to adjourn the meeting; Seconded by Brooks. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 AM. Secretary: Kyle Noonan