Sawyer County Zoning Committee Meeting — Agenda Packet

1 Sawyer County Zoning Committee Meeting Friday, October 16, 2026 @ 8:30 AM Sawyer County Board Room AGENDA 1. ZOOM INFORMATION a. To view or participate in the virtual meeting from a computer, iPad, or Android device please go to https://zoom.us/j/99413118485. You can also use the dial in number for listening only at 1-312-626-6799 with the Webinar ID: 994 1311 8485. If additional assistance is needed please contact the Zoning & Conservation Department at 715-634-8288 prior to the meeting. 2. PRELIMINARY MATTERS a. Roll Call b. Pledge of Allegiance c. State of Committee and Hearing Procedure & Statement of Hearing Notice d. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes e. Public Comment Please note comment time is intended for general public comments, not comments relating to a specific application before this Committee. Each Agenda item requiring a public hearing will have its public hearing conducted just prior to the application being considered by this Committee. If you wish to speak on a specific Agenda item, we encourage you to hold your comments until that specific public hearing. Comments should be directed to the Committee as a whole and should not be directed to individual Committee Members or Staff. 3. REZONE APPLICATIONS a. A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. RZN #26-016. Owner: Michael Williams Rev. Trust. Part of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, Lot 2 CSM 20/95 #5793; S13; T41N, R06W; Parcel #024-641-13-3409; Tax ID #24163; 6.62 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1) & Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). Purpose of request is to rezone 9,220 sq. ft. of this parcel from (RR-1) to (F-1) and rezone 23,879 sq. ft. of (F-1) to (RR-1). With proposed rezone a Lot 2 CSM would then be recorded to create a 5.02 acre Lot of all Forestry One (F-1) and a 1 acre Lot all in Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). b. Discussion/Action in the Town of Round Lake. RZN #26-016. Owner: Michael Williams Rev. Trust. Part of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, Lot 2 CSM 20/95 #5793; S13; T41N, R06W; Parcel #024-641-13-3409; Tax ID #24163; 6.62 total acres; Zoned Page 1 of 84 2 Forestry One (F-1) & Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). Purpose of request is to rezone 9,220 sq. ft. of this parcel from (RR-1) to (F-1) and rezone 23,879 sq. ft. of (F-1) to (RR-1). With proposed rezone a Lot 2 CSM would then be recorded to create a 5.02 acre Lot of all Forestry One (F-1) and a 1 acre Lot all in Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). c. A Public Hearing in the Town of Hayward. RZN #26-017. Owner: AB Land LLC. Part of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼, Lot 1 CSM 36/193 #8440; S24, T41N, R09W; Parcel #010-941-24-4305; Tax ID #43788;10.67 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1). Purpose of request is to rezone entire parcel of Agricultural One (A-1) to Residential/Recreational-One (RR-1) so the parcel will match surrounding land and have a CSM done to potentially add homes in accordance with the surrounding area. d. Discussion/Action in the Town of Hayward. RZN #26-017. Owner: AB Land LLC. Part of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼, Lot 1 CSM 36/193 #8440; S24, T41N, R09W; Parcel #010-941-24-4305; Tax ID #43788;10.67 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1). Purpose of request is to rezone entire parcel of Agricultural One (A-1) to Residential/Recreational-One (RR-1) so the parcel will match surrounding land and have a CSM done to potentially add homes in accordance with the surrounding area. e. A Public Hearing in the Town of Lenroot. RZN #26-018. Owner: ABHR Properties LLC. Part of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼; S28, T42N, R08W; Parcel #014-842-28- 2204; Tax ID #17201; 4.985 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1) and Commercial One (C-1). Purpose of request is to rezone entire parcel to Commercial One (C-1) to build a new facility to better serve the community. Size would be 13,000 sq. ft. for “Servpro of Hayward”. Approximately 3.0 acres subject to the rezone request from A-1 to C-1. f. Discussion/Action in the Town of Lenroot. RZN #26-018. Owner: ABHR Properties LLC. Part of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼; S28, T42N, R08W; Parcel #014-842-28- 2204; Tax ID #17201; 4.985 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1) and Commercial One (C-1). Purpose of request is to rezone entire parcel to Commercial One (C-1) to build a new facility to better serve the community. Size would be 13,000 sq. ft. for “Servpro of Hayward”. Approximately 3.0 acres subject to the rezone request from A-1 to C-1. g. A Public Hearing in the Town of Lenroot. RZN #26-019. Owner: Randy and Susan Eytcheson. Part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ and Part of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼, Lot 1 CSM 34/244 #8170; S10, T41N, R09W; Parcel #014-941-10-3210; Tax ID #42586; 14.37 total acres, Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1 and Residential/Recreational Two (RR-2). Purpose of request is to rezone approximately 5.4 acres to Commercial One (C-1) for storage of commercial use and outdoor boat storage. h. Discussion/Action in the Town of Lenroot. RZN #26-019. Owner: Randy and Susan Eytcheson. Part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ and Part of the SW ¼ of the SW ¼, Lot 1 CSM 34/244 #8170; S10, T41N, R09W; Parcel #014-941-10-3210; Tax Page 2 of 84 3 ID #42586; 14.37 total acres, Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1 and Residential/Recreational Two (RR-2). Purpose of request is to rezone approximately 5.4 acres to Commercial One (C-1) for storage of commercial use and outdoor boat storage. i. A Public Hearing in the Town of Hayward. RZN #26-020. Owner: Northern Lakes Co-op Inc. Agent: Jacob Hadley – M&M Rental, Part of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼; S26, T41N, R09W; Parcel #010-941-26-1403; Tax ID #12803; 2.583 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1) and Residential-One (R-1). Purpose of request is to rezone entire parcel to Commercial One (C-1) for a Commercial storage building and boat storage. j. Discussion/Action in the Town of Hayward. RZN #26-020. Owner: Northern Lake Co-op Inc. Agent: Jacob Hadley – M&M Rental, Part of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼; S26, T41N, R09W; Parcel #010-941-26-1403; Tax ID #12803; 2.583 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1) and Residential-One (R-1). Purpose of request is to rezone entire parcel to Commercial One (C-1) for a Commercial storage building and boat storage. 4. CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS a. A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-042. Owner: Bruce Hoffman. Louie’s Landing Condo, Unit 11 & 1/11 interest in common elements; S14, T41N, R06W; Parcel #024-761-00-1100; Tax ID #39699; .673 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational Two (RR-2). Permit desired for a conditional use permit to allow for a Bait Shop. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances Appendix D-Section 17.2 (B) (3). b. Discussion/Action in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-042. Owner: Bruce Hoffman. Louie’s Landing Condo, Unit 11 & 1/11 int. in common elements; S14, T41N, R06W; Parcel #024-761-00-1100; Tax ID #39699; .673 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational Two (RR-2). Permit desired for a conditional use permit to allow for a Bait Shop. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances Appendix D- Section 17.2 (B) (3). c. A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-043. Owner: Wawrzeniak Family Rev Trust. Part of Government Lot 2, Lot 1 CSM 12/4 #2540; S34, T41N, R07W; Parcel #024-741-34-5205; Tax id #26338; 2.5 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). Permit desired for construction of a 32’ x 30’ accessory structure with a height of 16’.5 across a Town Road on vacant land from where future primary dwelling is to be built. This is subject to Sawyer County Code of Ordinances Appendix D-Section 4.26 (1) to allow placement of an accessory structure on a vacant parcel with 3-year time frame conditions and Section 4.26 (2&3) to build the accessory building on the opposite side of a Town Road from where the future dwelling is to be located. d. DiscussionAction in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-043. Owner: Wawrzeniak Family Rev Trust. Part of Government Lot 2, Lot 1 CSM 12/4 #2540; S34, T41N, R07W; Parcel #024-741-34-5205; Tax id #26338; 2.5 total acres; Zoned Page 3 of 84 4 Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). Permit desired for construction of a 32’ x 30’ accessory structure with a height of 16’.5 across a Town Road on vacant land from where future primary dwelling is to be built. This is subject to Sawyer County Code of Ordinances Appendix D-Section 4.26 (1) to allow placement of an accessory structure on a vacant parcel with 3-year time frame conditions and Section 4.26 (2&3) to build the accessory building on the opposite side of a Town Road from where the future dwelling is to be located. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. MDD Ad-Hoc Committee Updates (Discussion/Possible Action). b. 2027 Zoning Committee Meetings Dates. (Action) 6. ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 84 5 SAWYER COUNTY ZONING COMMITTEE STATEMENT OF COMMITTEE HEARING AND PROCEDURE AND STATEMENT OF HEARING NOTICE This Sawyer County Zoning Committee ("Zoning Committee") meeting is being held this day and will be called tS order at approximately 8:30 a.m. in the Sawyer County Courthouse, 10610 Main Street, Hayward, Wisconsin. This Statement of Committee Hearing and Procedure and Statement of Hearing Notice is for the public's reference and supplements on the statements on the record under Agenda Item No. 1, "Preliminary Matters." This Statement of Committee Hearing and Procedure and Statement of Hearing Notice is incorporated into the record of today's Zoning Committee meeting. Nothing in this Statement of Committee Hearing and Procedure and Statement of Hearing Notice modifies or otherwise limits the provisions set forth in the Wisconsin Statutes and other applicable law. Any persons requiring assistance with this may contact the Sawyer County Zoning Administrator or request assistance at the Zoning Committee meeting during public comments. STATEMENT OF COMMITTEE HEARING AND PROCEDURE Individual Public Hearing: Generally, each application requiring a public hearing shall have an individual public hearing conducted just prior to the Agenda item in which the Zoning Committee may take action. Public Hearing Process: Each public hearing conducted at this Zoning Committee meeting will follow this order: (1) presentation of a summary of the petition set forth in the application or request; (2) submission of a file to the Zoning Committee; and (3) the applicant's statements (or the applicant's representative's statements) and presentation of evidence; (4) public testimony by persons desiring to give pertinent testimony (a "Speaker") in support of the application; (5) public testimony by Speakers in objection to the application; and (6) any rebuttal as permitted by the Zoning Committee Chair. Once the Zoning Committee has the pertinent information, the public hearing will be closed and thereafter the Zoning Committee may deliberate, discuss, pose questions to the Sawyer County staff, legal counsel or the applicant, and take action on the application within the Zoning Committee's discretion. Hearing Appearance Slip: For all hearings to be conducted at today's Zoning Committee meeting, any Speaker desiring to give pertinent testimony will be afforded to opportunity to do so. A Speaker must complete a Hearing Appearance Slip, which is provided at this meeting next to the meeting Agenda. After completion, the Speaker shall deliver the Hearing Appearance Slip to the Zoning Committee Chair prior to the commencement of the Zoning Committee meeting. Process and Guidelines for Testimony by Speakers: Prior to speaking, the Speaker must be recognized by the Zoning Committee Chair in order to speak. Once recognized by the Zoning Committee Chair, the Speaker must state their full name and address before Page 5 of 84 6 giving testimony. The Speaker should also state whether the Speaker represents a client, group, or other association, whether the Speaker is in favor or opposes the proposal on which the testimony is being given, and other pertinent information. Speakers should confine their testimony to the facets and matters presented. Speakers should avoid repetitive testimony, and Speakers are encouraged to state that they agree or disagree with other comments to avoid repetitive testimony. A Speaker's testimony will be limited to three (3) minutes, unless additional time is provided for by the Zoning Committee Chair. Orderly procedures require that each Speaker proceeds without interruption by others. All testimony will be addressed to the Zoning Committee and there will be no questions or arguments between individuals. The Zoning Committee is under no obligation to answer questions posed by the Speaker during the public hearing. Applications for Rezoning: On applications for a change in zoning designation of property, the decision of the Zoning Committee is a recommendation to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors for final determination and action. This provision does not modify or otherwise limit the provisions set forth in Wis. Stat. § 59.69 or any other applicable law. Appeal of Certain Decisions: Any person aggrieved by a decision regarding a conditional use or any other decision in which the County Zoning Committee is the decision making body, a person may commence an action with the Sawyer County Board of Appeals to review the Zoning Committee's decision in whole or in part, within 30 days of the date following the committee's decision letter. This provision does not modify or otherwise limit the provisions set forth in Wis. Stat. § 59.694. STATEMENT OF HEARING NOTICE Each public hearing conducted at this Zoning Committee meeting has been published as a Class 2 notice in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes Ch. 985 in the Sawyer County Record and the Sawyer County Gazette, and publically posted within the Sawyer County Courthouse. QUESTIONS Please contact the Sawyer County Zoning Administrator should you have any questions regarding this Statement of Committee Hearing and Procedure and Statement of Hearing. Page 6 of 84 1 MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING Sawyer County Zoning Committee September 18, 2026 Zoning Committee Members Ronald Buckholtz, Chairman Kay Wilson, Vise Chair Steve Kariainen Jim Evans Stacey Hessel Steve Longtine, Alternate Zoning Administration Jay Kozlowski, Zoning Administrator Kathy Marks, Deputy Zoning Administrator Rebecca Roeker, Legal Counsel PRELIMINARY MATTERS a) Call to Order and Roll Call Shuman calls the Public Hearing before the Sawyer County Zoning Committee to order at 8:30 AM at the Sawyer County Courthouse, 10610 Main St., Hayward, Wisconsin. Roll is called finding present: Buckholtz, Wilson, Kariainen, Hessel and Longtine. Evans is absent. From the Zoning Office: Kozlowski and Marks. Rebecca Roeker as legal counsel for Sawyer County is virtual. b) Pledge of Allegiance. c) Statement of Committee and Hearing Procedure and Statement of Hearing Notice. The Public Hearing Notice was published as a Class 2 Notice in accordance with Chapter 985 of the Wisconsin Statutes in the Sawyer County Record and Sawyer County Gazette on September 2rd & 9th, 2026. d) Approval of August 15th, 2026 minutes. Motion by Kariainen to approve the August 15th, 2025 minutes, second by Longtine. All in favor. Motion carries. e) Public Comment: Truit Campbell, Highway Supervisor for the Town of Bass Lake comments. Linda Zillmer, Edgewater property owner and Tax payer comments. f) Kozlowski reads letter from the Sawyer County Highway Dept. Evans joins meeting at 8:42am virtually. REZONES a) A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. RZN #26-015. Owners: Brian & Dawn Harris. Part of the SE ¼ of the NW ¼, Lot 1 CSM 25/97 #6697; S13, T41N, T06W; Tax ID 24132; Parcel #024-641-13-2403; 1.22 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Purpose of request is to rezone the Forestry One (F-1) parcel to RR-1 and combine with adjacent lot to the west (same owner) into one new lot by CSM. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report, Town recommendation with conditions, there were 2 opinion letters returned. Motion to open the public hearing portion of the application by Hessel, Page 7 of 84 2 second by Evans. All in favor. Walt Neas, agent speaks in favor of the application. No other comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Hessel, second by Kariainen. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Motion by Kariainen to approve the application with Findings of Fact: 1) Encourage planned and orderly land use development. 2) Protect property values and the property tax base. 3) Encourage uses of land and other natural resources which are in accordance with their character & adaptability. Second by Hessel. No discussion held. Roll call finds: Buckholtz – yes, Evans – yes, Wilson –yes, Hessel – yes, Steve Kariainen – yes. All in favor. Motion carries. CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS a) A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. Location/Operation for CUP #26-034. TKC Real Estate Holdings LLC. Agent: Milestone Materials (Jeffery Johnson). Known as the Hirschfeld Pit. The NE ¼ of the NE ¼; S11, T41N, R08W; Parcel # 024-841-11- 1101; Tax ID #26543; 40.3 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Also Part of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ and the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ all in S12, T41N, R08W; Parcel #’s 024- 841-12-2201, Tax ID #’s 26592 and Parcel #024-841-12-2203 #26594; 31.64 and 3.145 for total of 75.085 total acres; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for location/operation of a pre-existing non-metallic mineral extraction operation including rock crusher. This site had been grandfathered under the current County NMM ordinance. Due to the increase in active size of the site since grandfathered status, the site may be nonconforming under the ordinance, and the County has requested the operator to file a CUP application for the continued operation. Nonmetallic mineral operations are allowed activities within the F-1 zone district under a CUP. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report and Town recommended to Table. There were no opinion letters returned. Motion by Hessel to open the public hearing portion of the application, second by Kariainen. All in favor. Tony Tomashek, agent speaks in favor of the application. Speaking in objection. Holly Donato, Town of Round Lake resident comments. Connie Kadlec, Town of Round Lake resident comments. No other comments. Motion by Evans to close the public hearing portion of the application, second by Hessel. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action of the application. Discussion held. Motion by Hessel to approve the application with conditions of: 1) Obtain approval or conditional approval of reclamation plan per NR 135. 2) Abide by specified Plan of Operation including hours of operation. 3) Financial assurance is required for the 12 acre mine site area. 4) Maintain compliance with Department of Natural Resources Chapter 30. 5) Comply with all other federal, state, and local regulations. 6) CUP goes with the property. If property changes hand before renewal the new owner must complete a “Non-Metallic Mine Transfer Form” with Sawyer County to acknowledge compliance of current plan of operation, conditions, and reclamation plan. Findings of Fact: 1) Permit the careful planning and efficient maintenance of highway systems. 2) Ensure adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities. 3) Recognizes the needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth. 4) Encourage uses of land and other natural resources which are in accordance with their character and adaptability. Second by Evans. Discussion held. Roll call finds: Evans – yes, Wilson – no, Buckholtz – yes, Kariainen – yes, and Hessel – yes. 4 to 1 in favor. Motion carries. Page 8 of 84 3 b) A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. Reclamation Plan for CUP #26-034. TKC Real Estate Holdings LLC. Agent: Milestone Materials (Jeffery Johnson). Known as the Hirschfeld Pit. The NE ¼ of the NE ¼; S11, T41N, R08W; Parcel # 024-841-11- 1101; Tax ID #26543; 40.3 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Also Part of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ and the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ all in S12, T41N, R08W; Parcel #’s 024- 841-12-2201, Tax ID #’s 26592 and Parcel #024-841-12-2201:Tax ID #26594; 31.64 and 3.145 for total of 75.085 total acres; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the existing Hirschfeild Pit has non-conforming use status (grandfathered), and the planned extent of mining has not changed since initial operation and implementation of the 2003 reclamation plan. Total mine site to be approximately 39 acres. Per applicant’s statements, “The corresponding reclamation plan submittal only updates the format of information from within the existing 2003 plan; it is not a modification to the existing 2003 plan, nor does the updated plan change the extent of mining initially planned and conducted. Therefore, submittal of the application and updates plan may not be construed as a forfeiture or waiver of Milestone Material’s grandfathered status. Milestone Materials reserves the rights and privileges under applicable laws, and doesn’t waive any legal right or defense available under law or equity.” Kozlowski reads the application, staff report and Town recommended to Table. There were no opinion letters returned. Motion by Evans to open the public hearing portion of the application, second by Hessel. All in favor. Tony Tomashek, agent speaks in favor of the application. No other comments. Motion to close the public hearing by Evans, second by Hessel. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Motion by Hessel to approve the application, second by Kariainen. No other discussion held. Roll call finds: Wilson – yes, Hessel – yes, Evans – yes, Kariainen – yes, Buckholtz – yes. All in favor. Motion carries. c) A Public Hearing in the Town of Hayward. Location/Operation for CUP #26-035. Owner: TB Investments LLC. Part of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼, Lot 2 CSM 36/294 #8482; S19, T41N, R08W; Tax ID #43938; Parcel #010-841-19-4209; 20.33 total acres; Zoned Commercial one. Known as the “Butterfield Pit”. Permit desired for location/operation of a pre-existing non-metallic mineral extraction operation including screening. Total mine site to be approximately 4.3 acres and was non-conforming use status (grandfathered), and the planned extent of mining has not changed since initial operation and implementation in 1998. Non-metallic mineral operations are allowed with a conditional use permit in Commercial One (C-1) zone district. As Per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10) & Section 6.2. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report, Town recommendation with conditions, there was 1 opinion letter returned. Motion to open the public hearing portion of the application by Kariainen, second by Wilson. All in favor. Tony Butterfield, owner speaks in favor of the application. Discussion held with Committee. No other comments. Sally Severt, resident of Hayward has questions. Tony Butterfield, owner comments. Discussion held with Committee. No other comments. Motion to close the public hearing by Hessel, second by Evans. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Motion by Hessel to approve the application with conditions of: 1) Obtain approval or conditional approval of reclamation plan per NR 135. 2) Abide by specified Plan of Operation including hours of operation. 3) Financial assurance is required for the 4.3 acre mine site area. 4) Maintain compliance with Department of Natural Resources Chapter 30. 5) Comply with Page 9 of 84 4 all other federal, state, and local regulations. 6) CUP goes with the property. If property changes hand before renewal the new owner must complete a “Non-Metallic Mine Transfer Form” with Sawyer County to acknowledge compliance of current plan of operation, conditions, and reclamation plan. Also discussion with the Town of Hayward Planning Commission, with Findings: of Fact: 1) Permit the careful planning and efficient maintenance of highway systems. 2) Ensure adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities. 3 Recognize the needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth. 4) Encourage uses of land and other natural resources which are in accordance with their character and adaptability. Second by Evans. Roll call finds: Evans – yes, Buckholtz – yes, Wilson – yes, Hessel – yes, Kariainen – yes. All in favor. Motion carries. d) A Public Hearing in the Town of Hayward, Reclamation Plan for CUP #26-035. Owner: TB Investments LLC has a non-conforming use status (grandfathered), and the planned extent of mining has not changed since initial operation and implementation in 1998. Permit desired for the Sawyer County NR135 Reclamation Issuance for location/operation of a non-metallic mineral open pit, limited to 4.3 acres of mine site. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report, Town recommendation, there were 2 opinion letters returned. Motion by Evans to open the public hearing portions of application, second by Kariainen. All in favor. No comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Wilson, second by Kariainen. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Motion by Kariainen to approve the application, second by Evans. No discussion held. Roll call finds: Evans – yes, Hessel – yes, Buckholtz – yes, Kariainen – yes, Wilson – yes. All in favor. e) A Public Hearing in the Town of Couderay. CUP #26-036. Owner: Donald Winter. Operator: Mathy Construction. Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ including Out-lot 2 CSM 29/224 #7436; S10, T38N, R08W; Tax ID #39393; Parcel #004-838-10-3103; 40.62 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1). Permit desired for the renewal of conditional use permit (CUP) #21-027 for the location and continued operation of an existing non- metallic mineral (NMM) extraction, crusher and asphalt plant. This CUP was originally approved on April 24, 1992, and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Known as the “Winter C Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 35 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix D-Section 17.4(B) (6) & Section 6.2. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report, and Town recommendation. No opinion letters returned. Motion by Evans to open the public hearing portion of the application, second by Kariainen. All in favor. Jeff Johnson, agent Mathy Construction speaks in favor of the application. Explains hours 6am to 8pm, Monday through Saturday. Open 1 hour before and after for maintenance. Discussion held with Tim Seidl, Assistant Conservationist, Johnson, Committee and Kozlowski. Jim Bassett, Town of Couderay speaks in favor. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Hessel, second by Buckholtz. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Motion by Kariainen to approve the application with conditions of: 1) Maintain compliance with NR 135 (including amending reclamation plan). 2) Maintain compliance with Plan of Operation. 3) Committee to set specified hours of operations for normal hours, crushing hours, asphalt plant hours, along with days of the week and possible Page 10 of 84 5 durations. Hours of 6am to 8pm Monday – Saturday, 1 hour before and 1 hour after for maintenance. 4) Maintain compliance with Department of Natural Resources Chapter 30. 5) All other Town, County, State, Federal Laws are followed.6) CUP goes with the property. If property changes hand before next renewal the new owner must complete a “Non-Metallic Mine Transfer Form” with Sawyer County to acknowledge compliance of current plan of operation, conditions, and reclamation plan. Findings: 1) Permit the careful planning and efficient maintenance of highway systems. 2) Ensure adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities. 3) Recognize the needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth. 4) Encourage uses of land and other natural resources which are in accordance with their character and adaptability. Second by Hessel No discussion held. . Roll call finds: Buckholtz – yes, Wilson – yes, Evans – yes, Hessel – yes, Kariainen – yes. All in favor. Motion carries. Buckholtz calls for break at 9:55am, Buckholtz calls meeting back to order at 10:02am f) A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-037. Owner: Mathy Construction Company. Part of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ and Part of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼; all in section 02, T41N, R07W; Parcel #024-741-02-1202 and #024-741-02-1301; 49.42 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the renewal of CUP #21-028 for the location/operation of a non-metallic mineral extraction, including rock crusher. This CUP was originally approved March 20, 2001 and most recently renewed on October 19, 2018 and October 21, 2021. Known as the “Point Sporting Goods Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 49.42 acres As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix-D-Section 17.8(B) (8) & Section 6.2. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report, Town recommendation, there were no opinions returned. Motion to open the public hearing portion of the application by Hessel, second by Wilson. All in favor. Jeff Johnson, Mathy Construction speaks in favor of the application, Discussion held with Committee. No other comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Evans, second by Wilson. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Motion by Hessel to approve the application with conditions of 1) Maintain compliance with NR 135 (including reduction in allowed mining area with recent sale of a portion of this land). 2) Maintain compliance with Plan of Operation including specified hours of operation for normal use and crushing hours. Crushing hours from 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday, crushing limited to 45 days per year. 3) White noise backup alarms and no-engine-breaking signs. 4) Maintain compliance with Department of Natural Resources Chapter 30. 5) All other Town, County, State, Federal Laws are followed. 6) CUP goes with the property. If property changes hand before next renewal the new owner must complete a “Non-Metallic Mine Transfer Form” with Sawyer County to acknowledge compliance of current plan of operation, conditions, and reclamation plan. Findings: 1) Encourage planned and orderly land use development. 2) Permit the careful planning and efficient maintenance of highway systems. 3) Ensure adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities. 4) Recognize the needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth. 5) Encourage uses of land and other natural resources which Page 11 of 84 6 are in accordance with their character and adaptability. Second by Evans. Wilson amends motion to include the white noise backup be only on the Mathy equipment. Motion maker Hessel agrees. Second by Evans. No discussion. Roll call finds: Kariainen – yes, Wilson – yes, Buckholtz – yes, Hessel – yes, Evans – yes. All in favor. Motion carries. g) A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-038. Owner: WTTC Land Mgt/Mathy Construction. The SW ¼ of the SW ¼, Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼, The NW ¼ of the SW ¼, and Part of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ ; All in S01, T41N, R08W; Parcel #’s 024-841-01-3301, -3101, -3201, -3404; total acres 115.8; All zoned Forestry One (F- 1). Permit desired for the renewal of CUP #21-029 known as the “Mrotek Pit”, for the location/operation of a non-metallic mineral extraction, including rock crusher and asphalt plant. This CUP was originally approved on June 16, 1989 and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Current permitted area is approximately 105 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix D-Section 17.8(B) (8) & Section 6.2. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report, Town recommendation with conditions. There were no opinion letters returned. Motion to open the public hearing portion of the application by Hessel, second by Wilson. All in favor. Jeff Johnson, Mathy Construction speaks in favor of the application. Discussion held with Committee. Martin Hanson, Town of Round Lake Planning Commission of maintaining the tree berm would be for the life of the approved CUP. In opposition. Ron Cadera, Town of Round Lake comments. Thomas Ganya, Mathy Construction speaks of health and safety concerns.. No other comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Evans, second by Hessel. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Motion by Hessel to approve the application, second by Evans. Hessel amends motion to include conditions of: 1) Maintain compliance with NR 135 (including reduction in allowed mining area with recent sale of a portion of this land). 2) Maintain compliance with Plan of Operation including specified hours of operation for normal use, crushing hours and asphalt plant. 3) Maintain compliance with Department of Natural Resources Chapter 30. 4) All other Town, County, State, Federal Laws are followed. 5) CUP goes with the property. If property changes hand before next renewal the new owner must complete a “Non-Metallic Mine Transfer Form” with Sawyer County to acknowledge compliance of current plan of operation, conditions, and reclamation plan. 6) Continued tree buffer, white noise backup alarms and no-engine-brake-signs. 7) Hours of 5am-9pm, Monday - Saturday. Crushing hours 7am-7pm, Monday – Friday, with allowances to extend crushing hours to 9pm Monday – Friday and 7am – 7pm on Saturday if special demand is warranted. The asphalt plants hours are 6am-9pm, Monday-Saturday with maintenance allowed 1 hour before start-up and 1 hour after shutdown. Findings of Fact: 1) Permit the careful planning and efficient maintenance of highway systems. 2) Ensure adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities. 3) Recognize the needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth. 4) Encourage uses of land and other natural resources which are in accordance with their character and adaptability. 5) Encourage planned & orderly land use development. Second by Evans. Discussion held with Committee & Tim Seidl, Page 12 of 84 7 Assistant Conservationist. Roll call Finds: Wilson – yes, Buckholtz – yes, Evans – yes, Hessel – yes, Kariainen – yes. All in favor. h) A Public Hearing in the Town of Hayward and Town of Lenroot. CUP #26-039. Owner: Todd’s Redi Mix Concrete LLC. Part of the N1/4 NW ¼, Part of the SW1/4 NW1/4; S14, T41N, R9W; Parcel #’s 010-941-14-2201, 010-941-14-2101, 010-941-14- 2301 and 010-941-14-2304; Tax ID’s # 12033, 12-032, 12034, and 12037 and Part of the NE1/3 SW1/4, and S1/2 SW1/4; S11, T41N, R9W; Parcel #’s 014-941-11-3401, 014- 941-11-3101 and 014-941-11-3301; Part of the NE1/4 NW1/4; Tax ID’s # 17903, 17905 and 17899; S14, T41N, R9W; 201.93 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1) and Commercial One (C-1). Permit desired for the renewal of CUP #21-026 for the location of a non-metallic mineral extraction operation, including rock crusher, and asphalt plant. This CUP was originally approved at public hearing on December 15, 2000 and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Known as the “Hayward Ready Mix Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 201.93 acres. As Per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10) & Section 6.2. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report, Town of Hayward and Town of Round Lake recommendation. There were no opinion letters returned. Motion to open the public hearing portion of the application by Wilson, second by Kariainen. All in favor. Jeff Johnson, Mathy Construction speaks in favor of the application. Jerry Thompson, Todd’s Redi-mix speaks in favor of the application. Discussion held with Committee. In opposition, Dennis Erickson comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Hessel, Second by Wilson. All I favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Discussion held. Motion by Hessel to approve the application with conditions: 1) Maintain compliance with NR 135 (including amending reclamation plan). 2) Maintain compliance with Plan of Operation including specified hours of operation for normal use, asphalt plant & hot mix plant would have unlimited hours to operate. crushing hours 6am-6pm Monday – Saturday. With Sunday emergency crushing if demand is warranted for the next 5 years. 3) Maintain compliance with Department of Natural Resources Chapter 30. 4) All other Town, County, State, Federal Laws are followed. 5) CUP goes with the property. If property changes hand before next renewal the new owner must complete a “Non-Metallic Mine Transfer Form” with Sawyer County to acknowledge compliance of current plan of operation, conditions, and reclamation plan. 6) White noise backup alarms for Mathy trucks only. 7) No-engine-breaking signs. Findings of Fact: 1) Permit the careful planning and efficient maintenance of highway systems. 2) Ensure adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities. 3) Recognize the needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth. 4) Encourage uses of land and other natural resources which are in accordance with their character and adaptability; Second by Kariainen. No other comments. Roll call finds; Buckholtz – yes, Wilson – yes, Evans –yes, Hessel – yes, Kariainen – yes. All in favor. Motion carries. i) A Public Hearing in the Town of Lenroot. CUP #26-040. Owner: Todd’s Redi Mix Concrete LLC. Part of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ and Part of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼; All in Page 13 of 84 8 S11, T41N, R09W; Tax ID’s #17900 and 17902; Parcel #’s 014-91-11-3102 and 014- 941-11-3202; 20.283 and 30.482 for a total of 50.765 total acres; All zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for the renewal of Conditional Use Permit #21-024 for the location and continued operation of an existing non-metallic mineral (NMM) extraction, including rock crusher. The CUP was originally approved on February 15, 2001 and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021. Known as the “Olson Road Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 47.4 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D- Section 17.6(B) (10) & Section 6.2. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report, Town recommendation. There were no returned opinion letters. Motion by Evans to open the public hearing portion of the application, second by Kariainen. All in favor. Jeff Johnson, Mathy Construction speaks in favor of the application. Jerry Thompson, Todd’s Redi-mix speaks in favor of the application. No other comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Hessel, second by Evans. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Discussion held. Motion to approve the application by Hessel with conditions of: 1) Maintain compliance with NR 135 (including amending reclamation plan). 2) Maintain compliance with Plan of Operation including specified hours of operation for normal use, crushing hours. Crushing hours 6am – 6pm, Monday – Saturday, Sunday crushing for emergency. 3) Maintain compliance with Department of Natural Resources Chapter 30. 4) All other Town, County, State, Federal Laws are followed. 5) CUP goes with the property. If property changes hand before next renewal the new owner must complete a “Non- Metallic Mine Transfer Form” with Sawyer County to acknowledge compliance of current plan of operation, conditions, and reclamation plan. Findings of Fact: 1) Permit the careful planning and efficient maintenance of highway systems. 2) Ensure adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities. 3) Recognize the needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business in future growth. 4) Encourage uses of land and other resources which in accordance with their character & adaptability. Second by Evans. Discussion held. Roll call finds: Kariainen – yes, Wilson – yes, Buckholtz - yes, Hessel – yes, Evans – yes. All in favor. Motion carries. A Public Hearing in the Town of Lenroot. CUP #26-041. Owner: Todd’s Redi Mix Concrete LLC. The NE ¼ of the SE ¼ and the SE ¼ of the SE ¼; All in S10, T41N, R09W; Tax ID’s #17851 and #17655; Parcel #’s 014-941-10-4101 and #01-941-10-4401; 40.243 acres and 40.073 acres, for a total of 80.316 total acres; Zoned Forestry On (F-1) & Forestry One (F-1) and Commercial One (C-1). Permit desired for the renewal of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 21-025 for the location and continued operation of an existing non-metallic mineral (NMM) extraction, including rock crusher, asphalt plant, and ready-mix concrete plant. This CUP was originally approved on April 20, 1990, and most recently renewed on October 15, 2021.Known as the “Hayward Sand and Gravel Pit”. Current permitted area is approximately 75.8 acres. As per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 17.6(B) (10) and (8) and Section 6.2. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report, Town recommendation. There were no returned Opinion letters. Motion by Evans to open the public hearing portion of the application, second by Wilson. All in favor. Jeff Johnson, Mathy Construction speaks in favor. Jerry Thompson, Page 14 of 84 9 Todd’s Redi-mix speaks in favor of the application. No other comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Kariainen, second by Wilson. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Motion by Kariainen to approve the application with conditions of: 1) Maintain compliance with NR 135. 2) Maintain compliance with Plan of Operation including specified hours of operation for normal use, crushing hours, proposed asphalt plant hours, and ready-mix hours. The current house of operation, crushing hours, and asphalt and ready mix plants are 6AM- 6PM, Monday-Saturday with considerations of emergency crushing on Sundays. 3) Maintain compliance with Department of Natural Resources Chapter 30. 4) All other Town, County, State, Federal Laws are followed. 5) CUP goes with the property. If property changes hand before next renewal the new owner must complete a “Non- Metallic Mine Transfer Form” with Sawyer County to acknowledge compliance of current plan of operation, conditions, and reclamation plan. Findings of Fact: 1) Permit the careful planning and efficient maintenance of highway systems. 2) Ensure adequate highway, utility, health, educational and recreational facilities. 3) Recognize the needs of agriculture, forestry, industry and business and other natural resources which are in accordance with their character and adaptability. Second by Hessel. Discussion held. Roll call finds: Wilson – yes, Buckholtz – yes, Evans – yes, Hessel –yes, Kariainen – yes. All in favor. Motion carries. NEW BUSINESS a) MDD Ad-Hoc Committee Updates. Kozlowski updates the Zoning Committee that the meeting for the AD-HOC will be Tursday September 24, 2026 at 2pm. Discussion held. Motion by Hessel to table action until the October meeting, second by Kariainen. Rebecca Roeker Legal Counsel advises. Hessel amends her motion to postpone until the October Zoning Committee meeting, second by Kariainen. All in favor. b) Any other business that may come before the Committee for discussion only. Discussion held. Rebecca Roeker, Legal Counsel advises. Hessel requests a tour of the pits either in this Fall or the following Spring. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11:25am by Buckholtz. 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