Sawyer County Zoning Committee Meeting — Agenda Packet

1 Sawyer County Zoning Committee Meeting Friday, April 17, 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 Couderay. RZN #26-007.Owners: Russell & Laurie Key and Stephen Atherton III. Part of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, Lot 1 CSM 34/90 #8108 and Lot 2 CSM 34/90 #8108; Both in S02, T38N, R08W; Parcel #’s 004-838-02-3406 & 004-838-02-3407; Tax ID #’s 42334 & 42335; 10.62 and 6.45 for a total of 17.07 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (1) and Residential/Recreational Two (RR-2). Both split zoned. Purpose of request to rezone all the Agricultural One (A-1) property on the North side of the river to Residential/Recreational Two (RR-2) in order to move existing lot lines. Lot 1 consists of 2.32 total acres and Lot 2 consists of 2.96 total acres north of the river for a total of 5.28 total acres to be rezoned. b. Discussion/Action in the Town of Couderay. RZN #26-007.Owners: Russell & Page 1 of 100 2 Laurie Key and Stephen Atherton III. Part of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼, Lot 1 CSM 34/90 #8108 and Lot 2 CSM 34/90 #8108; Both in S02, T38N, R08W; Parcel #’s 004-838-02-3406 & 004-838-02-3407; Tax ID #’s 42334 & 42335; 10.62 and 6.45 for a total of 17.07 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (1) and Residential/Recreational Two (RR-2). Both split zoned. Purpose of request to rezone all the Agricultural One (A-1) property on the North side of the river to Residential/Recreational Two (RR-2) in order to move existing lot lines. Lot 1 consists of 2.32 total acres and Lot 2 consists of 2.96 total acres north of the river for a total of 5.28 total acres to be rezoned. 4. CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATIONS a. A Public Hearing in the Town of Hayward. CUP #26-010. Owner: KDML Resort Properties LLC. Part of Government Lot 3, Lot 2 CSM 14/386 #3622, (includes Lot 1 CSM 18/195 #5475); S36, T40N, R08W; Parcel #010-840-36-5312; Tax ID #10879; 3.92 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational Two (RR-2); Permit desired for a bar/cocktail lounge in existing building. Per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix D-Section 17.3(B)(3) for bar/cocktail lounge in existing building on property. b. Discussion/Action in the Town of Hayward. CUP #26-010. Owner: KDML Resort Properties LLC. Part of Government Lot 3, Lot 2 CSM 14/386 #3622, (includes Lot 1 CSM 18/195 #5475); S36, T40N, R08W; Parcel #010-840-36-5312; Tax ID #10879; 3.92 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational Two (RR-2); Permit desired for a bar/cocktail lounge in existing building. Per Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix D-Section 17.3(B)(3) for bar/cocktail lounge in existing building on property. c. WITHDRAWN. A Public Hearing in the Town of Ojibwa. CUP #26-011. Owner: Susan Ryan Part of the NW ¼ of the NE ¼, Lot 11 CSM 3/258 #597; Parcel #020- 638-11-1205; Tax ID #20756; 4.73 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1). Permit desired for the construction of a 14’ x 20’ accessory building on vacant property Per Code of Ordinances-Appendix D-Section 4.26 (1) with mandatory conditions required. 5. PLAT REVIEW a. Jeremy Hill Preserve Plat. Certified Survey Map over existing County Plat. Combines several existing outlots across multiple phases and multiple Town boundary lines into new CSM Lot 99. Requires Zoning Committee acceptance, conditional acceptance or rejection. Discussion/Action. b. Jeremy Hill Preserve Plat. Certified Survey Map over existing County Plat. Combines several existing outlots across multiple phases and multiple Town boundary lines into new CSM Lot 100 and Lot 101. Requires Zoning Committee acceptance, conditional acceptance or rejection. Discussion/Action. 6. FINAL PLAT REVIEW Page 2 of 100 3 a. A Public Hearing in the Town of Winter. This is for “Fishtrap Lake Plat” Final Subdivision Plat. Owner: Secluded Land Company LLC. NE ¼ of the SE ¼; S14, T40 N, R5W; being all of E ½ of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼; S14, T40N, R05W; Parcel #032-540-14-4101; Tax ID #35915; 20.419 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1) and the W1/2 of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼; S14, T40N, R05W; Parcel #032-540-14-4102; Tax ID #35916; 20.266 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). Fishtrap Lake Plat is proposed for (6) Lots for a total of 9 total lots from the (40.685) total acre parent parcel. This requires Zoning Committee acceptance, conditional acceptance or rejection. Please call or stop in the Zoning Office for more information. b. Discussion/Action in the Town of Winter. This is for “Fishtrap Lake Plat” Final Subdivision Plat. Owner: Secluded Land Company LLC. NE ¼ of the SE ¼; S14, T40 N, R5W; being all of E ½ of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼; S14, T40N, R05W; Parcel #032-540-14-4101; Tax ID #35915; 20.419 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1) and the W1/2 of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼; S14, T40N, R05W; Parcel #032-540-14-4102; Tax ID #35916; 20.266 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). Fishtrap Lake Plat is proposed for (6) Lots for a total of 9 total lots from the (40.685) total acre parent parcel. This requires Zoning Committee acceptance, conditional acceptance or rejection. Please call or stop in the Zoning Office for more information. 7. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS a. A Public Hearing for Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix D, amendment to Section 2.0-Definitions & Section 17.6(B). The proposed ordinance amendment is in reference to “Apartments” within the Commercial-One (C-1) zone district. The proposed ordinance amendment changes can be found on the Sawyer County Zoning & Conservation Website. (Discussion/Possible Action to send to County Board of Supervisors). b. A Public Hearing for Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix D, amendment to Section 2.0-Definitions & Section 17.7(B). The proposed ordinance amendment is in reference to “Data Centers” within the Industrial-One (I-1) zone district. The proposed ordinance amendment changes can be found on the Sawyer County Zoning & Conservation Website. (Discussion/Possible Action to send to County Board of Supervisors). c. A Public Hearing for Sawyer County Code of Ordinances- for the “Sawyer County Solar Energy System Ordinance”. The proposed ordinance is in reference to Solar Energy Storage Systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems. The proposed ordinance can be found on the Sawyer County Zoning & Conservation Website. (Discussion/Possible Action to send to the County Board of Supervisors). 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Zoning Ordinance Rewrite-“Request For Proposal” (Discussion/Action to approve and resend to consultants) Page 3 of 100 4 b. Any other business that may come before the Committee. 9. ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 100 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 100 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 100 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 to 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 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 faets 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. lof2 Page 7 of 100 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. 2 of 2 Page 8 of 100 1 MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING Sawyer County Zoning Committee March 20, 2026 Zoning Committee Members Ron Buckholtz, Chairman Tweed Shuman, Vice Chairman Kay Wilson Steve Kariainen Marshal Savitski Dale Magnuson Zoning Administration Jay Kozlowski, Zoning & Conservation Administrator Kathy Marks, Deputy Zoning & Conservation Administrator PRELIMINARY MATTERS 1) Call to Order and Roll Call Buckholtz called 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 call finds present: Ron Buckholtz, Tweed Shuman, Kay Wilson, Steve Kariainen, Marshal Savitski and Dale Magnuson. From the Zoning Office: Jay Kozlowski and Kathy Marks. Rebecca Roeker, Legal Counsel – virtual. 2) Pledge of Allegiance. 3) Statement of Committee and Hearing Procedure and Statement of Hearing Notice. Those persons wishing to speak will be afforded the opportunity provided they identify themselves. 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 Gazette and published on March 4th and 11th, 2026 4) Approval of February 20, 2026 minutes. Motion by Kariainen to approve the February 20, 2026 minutes, second by Shuman. All in favor. (A copy of the audio recording of this meeting and video may be found at sawyercountygov.org for more information). 5) Public Comment. Linda Zillmer Village of Birchwood resident and Town of Edgewater property owner. No other comments. REZONE APPLICATION a) A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. RZN #26-006, Owners: James Sokup & Sydney Ringheim. Part of Government Lot 3, Lot 1 CSM 34-12 #8081. S19, T41N, R07W; Parcel #024-741-19-5335; Tax ID #44319; 5.28 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1) & Residential/Recreational 1 (RR-1). Purpose of request is to rezone approximately 3.49 acres of the Agricultural One (A-1) to Residential/Recreational One (RR-1) to conform the parcel to all Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). Kozlowski reads the application, staff report and Town recommendation. There were no opinion letters returned. Motion to open the public hearing portion of the application by Shuman, 2nd by Wilson. All in favor. James Sokup, owner speaks in favor of the application. Discussion held with Committee. Kathy Peterson, neighbor speaks in favor of the application. Linda Zillmer, Edgewater property owner speaks neither in favor nor Page 9 of 100 2 opposed to the application. Motion by Shuman to close the public hearing portion of the application, second by Kariainen. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Discussion by Committee held. Motion by Shuman to approve the application with findings of fact: 1) Encourage planned & orderly land use development. 2) Protect property values & the property tax base. 3) Encourage uses of land & other natural resources which are in accordance with their character & adaptability. Second by Wilson. No other discussion held. Roll call finds: Buckholtz -yes, Magnuson – yes, Wilson – yes, Shuman – yes, Kariainen – yes. All in favor. CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION a) A Public Hearing in the Town of Radisson. CUP #26-007. Owners: Eugene & Vicky Jo Hockensmith. Part of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼; S20, T38N, R07W; Parcel #022-738-20-4304, Tax ID #22631; 10.0 total acres; Zoned Agricultural One (A-1). Permit desired for a 12’ x 24’ wood shed as per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 4.26 (1) with mandatory conditions required. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report and Town recommendation. No opinion letters returned. Motion by Magnuson to open the public hearing portion of the application, second by Wilson. All in favor. Eugene Hockensmith, owner speaks in favor of the application. Discussion with Committee and Kozlowski. Linda Zillmer Edgewater property owner comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Shuman, second by Wilson. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Motion by Magnuson to approve the application with conditions of:1) Land Use Permit for (garage) accessory structure is required within 1 year of Zoning Committee approval. 2) Land Use Permit is required and applied for principal structure within 3 years from date of Zoning Committee decision. Failure to apply will result in citation with potential order for removal of accessory building. 3) Proposed accessory structure must meet all other Sawyer County Zoning & Conservation requirements including setbacks and also compliant with all other State & Federal Laws. 4) Size of accessory structure is not to exceed 288 sq ft without principal dwelling being built. 5) No habitable living area is allowed within accessory structure. 6) Approval of Town recommendation needed. 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 and adaptability. Second by Kariainen. Discussion held. Roll call finds: Magnuson – yes, Wilson – yes, Buckholtz – yes, Kariainen – yes, Shuman – yes. All in favor. b) A Public Hearing in the Town of Round Lake. CUP #26-008. Owner: Matt Iverson. Part of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼, Lot 1 CSM 32/250 #7893; S18, T41N, R07W; Parcel #024-741-18-4109; Tax ID #41522; 11.78 total acres; Zoned Forestry One (F-1). Permit desired for a 30’ x 25’ detached garage, 21’ in height, as per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance-Appendix D-Section 4.26 (1) with mandatory conditions required. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report and Town recommendation. No opinion letters were returned. Motion by Magnuson to open the public hearing portion of the application, second by Wilson. All in favor. Matt Iverson, owner speaks in favor of the application. Discussion with Committee and Kozlowski. Matt Iverson, owner agrees to all conditions. No other comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Shuman, second by Magnuson. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Motion by Kariainen to approve the application with conditions of: 1) Land Use Permit for (garage) accessory structure is required within 1 year of Page 10 of 100 3 Zoning Committee approval.2) Land Use Permit is required and applied for principal structure within 3 years from date of Zoning Committee decision. Failure to apply will result in citation with potential order for removal of accessory building. 3) Proposed accessory structure must meet all other Sawyer County Zoning & Conservation requirements including setbacks and also compliant with all other State & Federal Laws. 4) Size of accessory structure is not to exceed 750 sq ft and is less than 21’ in height. 5) No habitable living area is allowed within accessory structure. Findings of Fact: 1) Encourage planned and orderly land use development. 2) Protect property values and the property tax base. 3) Provide healthy surroundings for family life. Roll call finds: Wilson – yes, Shuman – yes, Magnuson – yes, Kariainen – yes, Buckholtz – yes. All in favor. c) A Public Hearing in the Town of Winter. CUP #26-009, Brian & Kristine Fenner. Part of Government Lot 1, Lot 3 CSM 8/7 #1569; S28, T40N, R05W; Parcel #032-540-28-5121; Tax ID #32603, 5.0 total acres, Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). Permit desired for a 40’ x 30’ accessory structure, 18’ in height, across a Town Road (Hunter Lake Road) from the primary dwelling as per Sawyer County Code of Ordinance Section 4.26 (2) with mandatory conditions required. Kozlowski reads the application, staff report and Town recommendation. Motion by Shuman to open the public hearing portion of the application, second by Wilson. All in favor. Brian Fenner, owner speaks in favor of the application. No other comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Kariainen, second by Magnuson. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Discussion held. Motion by Magnuson to approve the application with conditions of: 1) No habitable area is allowed in this structure including beds, bedrooms, or kitchen facilities or plumbing. 2) No commercial use or operation allowed in structure. 3) Size of proposed accessory structure not to exceed 1200 sq ft and less than 18’ in height. 4) Must follow all other Town, County, State, Federal regulations/laws/conditions including an additional Town Driveway Permit. 5) A Sawyer County Land Use Permit will be required prior to construction of accessory structure. 6) Prior to LUP issuance an onsite wetland investigation is required. 7) CUP goes with the property. 8) A lot binding agreement/deed restriction is required to combine the parcels so that they may not be sold separately. Findings of Fact: 1) Placement of accessory structure across Town Road would lessen impervious surface impacts to the water. 2) Promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare 3) Encourage planned and orderly land use development. 4) Protect the beauty and amenities of landscape and man-made developments. Second by Shuman. Roll call finds: Shuman – yes, Magnuson – yes, Buckholtz yes, Kariainen – yes, Wilson – yes. All in favor. Buckholtz calls for a 5-minute break at 9:25am. Buckholtz calls the meeting back to order at 9:30am. PLAT REVIEW a) Rumsey Family Trust and DeYoung’s. Certified Survey Map review, changing lot lines outside existing County Plat boundary. This requires Zoning Committee acceptance, conditional acceptance or rejection. Property located at 11148N Linden Road as part of the “Round Lake Retreat” Subdivision. Kozlowski explains changing the lots lines. Motion to accept the lot lines for the Certified Survey Map. Second by Buckholtz. All in favor. Page 11 of 100 4 PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW a) A Public Hearing in the Town of Winter. This is for “Fishtrap Lake Plat” Preliminary Subdivision Plat. Owner: Secluded Land Company LLC. NE ¼ of the SE ¼; S14, T40 N, R5W; being all of E ½ of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼; S14, T40N, R05W; Parcel #032-540-14-4101; Tax ID #35915; 20.419 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1) and the W1/2 of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼; S14, T40N, R05W; Parcel #032-540-14-4102; Tax ID #35916; 20.266 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). Fishtrap Lake Plat is proposed for (6) Lots (40.685) total acre parcel. This requires Zoning Committee acceptance, conditional acceptance or rejection. Motion to open the public hearing portion of the application by Shuman, second by Kariainen. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the application, Town recommendation and 1 opinion letter. Secluded Land Company (Daniel Stockert) speaks in favor of the application. Linda Zillmer, Edgewater property owner comments. Motion to close the public hearing portion of the application by Wilson, second by Magnuson. All in favor. Kozlowski reads the discussion/action portion of the application. Kozlowski addresses the comments regarding 6 to 9 lots and Town road driveways. Motion by Wilson to approve the application with conditions of: 1) Storm water management plan if required by DNR and 2) The property remains (RR-1) Residential/Recreational One. Second by Magnuson. Roll call finds: 1) Buckholtz – yes, Wilson – yes, Magnuson – yes, Shuman – yes, Kariainen – yes. All in favor. NEW BUSINESS a) Solar Ordinance-draft proposal. Kozlowski has Legal Counsel Rebecca Roeker advises the Committee regarding the Solar Ordinance draft proposal. Discussion is held with Kozlowski, Roeker and Committee. Motion by Magnuson to approve the Solar Ordinance, second by Shuman. Discussion held. Magnuson revises his motion to approve with all changes and edits to the Solar Ordinance and to send it to the Towns for input. Roll call finds: Kariainen – no, Wilson -yes, Buckholtz – no, Magnuson – yes, Shuman – yes. 3 to 2 for approval to send to the Towns. b) Approval of Zoning Ordinance rewrite bid proposal Kozlowski explains the Zoning Ordinance rewrite regarding the bids. Discussion held with Committee, Kozlowski and Markgren. Discussion continues. Rebecca Roeker, Legal Counsel advises. Discussion held. Legal Counsel, Rebecca Roeker advises. Motion by Wilson to reject, revise, revisit, and reissue RFP. Second by Buckholtz. All in favor. c) Any other business that may come before the Committee for discussion ADJOURNMENT Buckholtz adjourns the meeting at 10:50am. Minutes prepared by Kathy Marks Deputy Sawyer County Zoning Administrator Page 12 of 100 Page 13 of 100 Page 14 of 100 Page 15 of 100 Page 16 of 100 Page 17 of 100 Page 18 of 100 Page 19 of 100 Page 20 of 100 Page 21 of 100 Page 22 of 100 Page 23 of 100 Page 24 of 100 Page 25 of 100 Page 26 of 100 Page 27 of 100 Page 28 of 100 Page 29 of 100 Page 30 of 100 Page 31 of 100 Page 32 of 100 Page 33 of 100 Page 34 of 100 Page 35 of 100 Page 36 of 100 Page 37 of 100 Page 38 of 100 Page 39 of 100 Page 40 of 100 Page 41 of 100 SAWYER COUNTY CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP A COMBINATION OF OUTIOT 2 OF COUNTY PLAT, THE PRESERVB PHASE 1, OO&t 453970. AND OUTLOT12 OF COUNTY PLAT. THE PRESERVE PHASE 2. DOOt 454206. LOCATED IN SW1/4'SW1/4 AND SE 1/4 - SW1/4 IN SECTION 11 'T41N-RSW. TOWNOF ROUND LAKE AND THE NW1/4-NW1/4 IN SECTION 14 - T41N - R6W. TOWN OF HAYWARD. SAWYER COUNTY. WISCONSIN lANDS COUNTYPLAT PHASE 2 mNDS WE PRESERVE COUNTYPLAT PHASE 2 4.41 AC 192,255 SOFT LOT 99 TOTALAREA S.06AC 220,502SOFT 1 LANDS TReTReserve COUNTYPLAT fD.21/2''8RASSCAP 51/4 COR. SECTION 21'T41NR8W PHASE 2 ^ NRTir^'E261 A 5fl9'J7'39'W V 1050.84' S89'14'34'W .85' 1143.92'N89*ir39'E 1312.68' SECTION LINE ■ N89't6'0rE 2628.64' OUTIOTS m .Jb LANDS DEED 4321304 .65 AC. 28,267SQFT FD. 3 1/4" ALUM. MON. SOUTH WEST COR. SECTION 11. T41NR8W O □ ■ o MWOS THE PRESERVE COUNTYPLAT PHASE 1 LEGEND FOUND 2 2/4'-IRON ROD FOUND 5/8" SQ IRON ROD SET 5/8" X18" SQ IRON ROD, WT.« 1.3284/FT FOUND 11/2" IRON PIPE O.D. PISS CORNER "X" LOT NUMBER LINE TABLE LINEBEARINGLENGTH LIN00'10'54"E103.67' L2SS0'44'49''W27.10' L3NBS'01'24"W307.10' 14N69'10'3rW131.63' LSN44'59'28"W46.03' 16N00*36X)0''W230.74' L7S44'29'39"W161.42' 18N4S*07S8"E255.62' L9N5ri5'S4"E132.23' CURVE TABLE OSCBCDRADIUSDALENGTH C1S0S"40'4rE93.9(Teo.orr102*5909"107.85' C2Sir34'42"E6?.8r183.00'2V2r25"65.27* C3S62'S8'2S'W84.18'183.00'26*35'3S"84.94' GRAPHfC SCALE 0 iOO 200 1 inch o200fi. CUtNT: JlRtMY Mil, THE FPCSERVE ATMBF. UC SCAliti INCH m 200' MAPDATt: 2/18/2026 DATtOf fit10 WORK: 2/7/2026 flXtP8ilt8Yl.OtiO mtwT m(mrx 1uMymweTODD C. GOOLD - ms 24& DATED THIS: DAY OF, 20^6 SHEET10F4SHEEJS Page 42 of 100 SURV£YOR'S CERTIFICATE I, TODD C. 60010, A PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS MAP IS A CORREa REPRESENTATION OF THE LAND SURVEYED, EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES, AND THE DIVISION THEREOF: DESCRIPTION A COMBINATION OF OUTLOT 2 OF COUNTY PLAT, THE PRESERVE PHASE 1, DOOt 4S3970, AND OUTLOT12 OF COUNTY PLAT, THE PRESERVE PHASE 2, DOOt 454206, LOCATED IN SW1/4 - SW1/4 AND SE1/4 - SW 1/4 IN SECTION 11 - T41N - R8W, TOWN OF ROUND LAKE AND THE NW1/4 - NW1/4 IN SECTION 14 - T41N - R8W, TOWN OF HAYWARD, SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN. SUBJECT TO AU EASEMENTS. RESERVATIONS. RESTRICTIONS, PUBLIC USE OF R O-W OF RECORD. THIS SURVEY WAS MADE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 236.34 OF WISCONSIN STATUTES, AE-7 OF THE WISCONSIN ADMINISTRAVVE CODE AND THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF SAWYER COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF ROUND LAKE. THAT I HAVE SURVEYED. DIVIDED AND MAPPED THE LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED. AND THE MAP IS A CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF THE SURVEY MADE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. THIS SURVEY WAS MADE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESERVE AT MBF, LLC-JEREMY HILL TODD C. GOOLD PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR WISCONSIN REGJtS-2489 2026 OWNERS OWNERS CERTIFICATE OF DEDICATION AS OWNERfS}. I (WE) HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I (WE) CAUSED THE LAND DESCRIBED ON THIS PLAT TO BE SURVEYED. DIVIDED. MAPPED AND DEDICATED AS REPRESENTED ON THE CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP. I (WE) ALSO CERTIFY THAT THIS CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP IS REQUIRED BYS236.10 OR S.236.12 TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING FOR APPROVAL OR OBJECTION: TOWN OF ROUND LAKE. SAWYER COUNTY. WITNESS THE HAND AND SEAL OF SAID OWNER(S) THIS DAY OF , 20 . IN PRESENCE OF: JEREMY HILL, THE PRESERVE AT MBF, LLC PERSONALLY CAME BEFORE ME THIS .20 . JEREMY HILL, OWNER, TO ME KNOWN TO BE THE PERSONS WHO EXECUTED THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT AND TO ME KNOWN TO BE SUCH MANAGING MEMBER OF SAID LLC. BY ITS AUTHORITY. NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF WISCONSIN SHEET 2 OF 4 SHEETS Page 43 of 100 CONSENT OF CORPORATE MORTGAGEE , A CORPORATION DULY ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE WWS OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, MORTGAGEE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND, DOES HEREBY CONSENT TO THE SURVEYING, DIVIDING, MAPPING AND DEDICATION OF THE LAND DESCRIBED ON THIS PLAT, AND DOES HEREBY CONSENT TO THE ABOVE CERTIFICATE OF , OWNER. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE SAID HAS CAUSED THESE PRESENTS TO BE SIGNED BY , ITS PRESIDENT, AND COUNTERSIGNED BY , ITS SECKTARY (CASHIER), AT , WISCONSIN, AND ITS CORPORATE SEAL TO BE HEREUNTO AFFIXED THIS DAY OF 20 . IN THE PRESENCE OF: CORPORATE NAME (CORPORATE SEAL) PRESIDENT DATE SECRETARY OR CASHIER DATE (CORPORATE MORTGMSEE NOTARY CERTIFICATE) STATE OF WISCONSIN) COUNTY)SS PERSONALLY CAME BEFORE ME THIS DAY OF , 20 , , PRESIDENT, AND , SECRETARY (CASHIER) OF THE ABOVE NAMED CORPORATION, TO ME KNOWN TO BE THE PERSONS WHO EXECUTED THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT, AND TO ME KNOWN TO BE SUCH PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY (CASHIER) OF SAID CORPORATION, AND ACKNOINUDGED THAT THEY EXECUTED THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT AS SUCH OFFICERS AS THE DEED OF SAID CORPORATION, BY ITS AUTHORITY. (NOTARY SEAL) NOTARYPUBUC, , WISCONSIN MYCOMMISSION EXPIRES . TOWN OF ROUND LAKE TOWN BOARD OF ROUND LAKE APPROVAL RESOLVED THAT "LOT 99" JEREMY HILL, THE PRESERVE AT MBF, UC OWNER, IS HEREBY APPROVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF ROUND LAKE .DATE CHAIRMAN - JIM STRANDLUND I. CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF ROUND LAKE .DATE TOWN aERK • FRANK W LEUSCHEN III CERTIFICATE OF TOWN TREASURER I, VICTORIA PALYA, BEING DULY ELECTED, QUAUFIED AND ACTING TREASURER OF THE TOWN OF ROUND LAKE, 00 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECORDS IN MY OFFICE, THERE ARE NO UNREDEEMED TAX SALES AND NO UNPAID TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS OF ,2026, AFFECTING THE LAND LOCATED IN "LOT 99" A CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP .DATE TOWN TREASURER - ViaORIA PALYA SHEET 3 OF 4 SHEETS Page 44 of 100 TOWN OF HAYWAKD TOWN BOARD OF HAYWARD APPROVAL RESOLVED THAT RESOLVED THAT "LOT 99' JEREMY HILL, THE PRESERVE AT MBF, LLC OWNER, IS HEREBY APPROVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF HAYWARD .DATE CHAIRMAN - JOHN R FROEMEL I, CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF HAYWARD .DATE TOWN CLERK - BRYN HAND CERTIFICATE OF TOWN TREASURER I, SAMANTHA STUHR, BEING DULY ELECTED, QUAUFIED AND ACTING TREASURER OF THE TOWN OF HAYWARD, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECORDS IN MY OFFICE, THERE ARE NO UNREDEEMED TAX SALES AND NO UNPAID TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS OF , 2026, AFFECTING THE LAND LOCATED IN "LOT 99" A CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP .DATE TOWN TREASURER ■ SAMANTHA STUHR SAWYER COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY TREASURER I, BRIAN LEHNER, BEING DULY ELECTED, QUALIFIED AND ACTING TREJiSURER OF THE COUNTY OF SAWYER, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECORDS IN MY OFFICE, THERE ARE NO UNREDEEMED TAX SALES AND NO UNPAID TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS OF , 20 , AFFECTING THE LAND LOCATED IN "LOT 99" A CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP .DATE BRIAN LEHNER, COUNTY TREASURER SAWYER COUNTY ZONING COMMITTEE APPROVAL RESOLVED THAT "LOT 100 AND LOT 101' JEREMY HILL, THE PRESERVE AT MBF, LLC OWNER, IS HEREBY APPROVED. DATE JAY KOZLOWSKI, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DATE_ RONALD BUCKHOLTZ, COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN RECORDING CERTIFICATE THIS CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP MMS RECEIVED FOR RECORDING ON THIS J026AT AND IS RECORDED IN .DATE RACHEL THOMPSON, REGISTER OF DEEDS SHEET A OF 4 SHEETS Page 45 of 100 SAWYER COUNTY CERTiFIED SURVEY MAP A COMBINATtON OF OUTIOTS 1 AND 2 OF COUNTY PLAT, THE PRESERVE PHASE 3. DOCU4S6979, AND OUTLOTS 1 AND 2 OF COUNTY PLAT. THE PRESERVE PHASES, DOCtt 456582. LOCATED IN SW1/4 . S£ 1/4 IN SECTION 10 •T41N' R6W. TOWN OF ROUND LAKE AND THE NW1/4-NE 1/4 IN SECTION fS - T41N - R8W, TOWN OF HAYWARD. SAWYER COUNTY. WISCONSIN. OUnOT8-PHA5£2 ' 52ri4'22''W69.23' LANDS TheThbserve COUNTY PLAT PHASE 3O \* THE PRESERVE COUNTYPLAT PHASE 2 UTLOT4'PHASE3 I' 3.30 AC 143,723 SOFTSECTION LINE N87*03'17''£ 2636.71' «e7-onzi— LOTlOl TOWWgJWOWf roTALAKlAtown HAYWARD 5.55 \\ 2S9,S70SaFT \\\\ 2.65 AC. A 11S,847SQFT V FD.3 2/4''ALUM.MON. NORTH EAST COR. SECTION 25'TAIN RBW POB CALC. S 2/4 COR. SECTION 10-TAJNRaWWepheserve COUNTYPLAT FD. WIT COR N87'46'4S''E 29.96' TO CALC. N1/4 COR. SEaiON 1S'T41NR8W PHASE 1 LOTIOO TOTAL AREA 5.00 AC. 217,997SQFT 3.94 AC J7J,70JSQfr N89'1S'S4'^ 7M.79* wvAfritov ORION ROAD LANDS THE PRESERVE COUNTYPLAT PHASES rOTAlAREA 10.97AC. 477,996 SOFT 0UT10T3 PHASES LINE TABLE LINEBEARINGLENGTH LIN22"14'22-E69.23' 12S20'44'irw87.7S' L3S2B*44m'E36.S4' CURVE TABLE CPCBCDRADIUSDALENGTH C1S74'S2'40rE293.52'247.59'167'4S'56'-432.2r C2S32'082S''£194.23'147.59'WJriS"211.98' C3N63'S8'3rE200.33'147.59'SSVS'JT"220.19' C4N63'0723''E333.65'249.88'a3'46ior365.33' CS422.76'325.68'83'46'02'461.82' C6S0S"4709''W228.42'60.00'262'22'4r169.00' C7S64"2302''W220.25'233.00'S3*38'23''21813' GRAPHIC SCALE 0 100 1 inch B200fi. CUENTltfltMYmtL THBPSSSOiVfJiTMBr.ue 5CAlC:llSCHm200' WPMIt: 2/18/2026 DAJi or rnio wokk 2/2/2026 eiic PftlSlRVC dniFg LEGEND FOUND 11/4-IRON ROD FOUND S/8-SO IRON ROD SET S/B" X 18" SQ IRON ROD, WT.«1J28F/FT FOUND} W IRON PIPE 00 PISS CORNER COMBINATION OF DELINEATED AND APPROXIMATE DNR MAPPED WETLANDS/POND. SEE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN BY N.W.B.E FOR DEUNEATED WETLAND AREAS rnivT MMTH lAND soirvCYina tnvwafi IM 7it 699 (St f (Ptftf^poiKflOftAlord com SURVEY BY: TODD C. GOOID • ffiS 2489 DATED THIS: DAY OF, 2026 SHEET 10F 4 SHEETS "X" LOT NUMBER Non 1 Wi-236.20. PUmftGlAHO (6i FUBUC musr WFOAMtnoU 'AHttAND OCiOW JHI OmHAkfWQH WATtR MARYOrAlAXiOStA NAVHiADamtAMtiiUOnaTOtHt PUOUC IRUSriNNAViGABK WATtM THA r IS eSTABUStifO UMfO A8nC(f IK SSCnONI. Of THtSlAn CONSUmiON' OBOINARY HIOH MAniClNOICATBO OH THIS SURWf DOCUMENT IS APP80XIMA rr AM> r08 FtfiRCNCBONlY. Page 46 of 100 SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE I, TODD C. GOOLD, A PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS MAP IS A CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF THE LAND SURVEYED, EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES, AND THE DIVISION THEREOF: DESCRIPTION A COMBINATION OF OUTLOTS1 AND 2 OF COUNTY PLAT, THE PRESERVE PHASE 3, DOCR 456979, AND OUTLOTS1 AND 2 OF COUNTY PLAT, THE PRESERVE PHASE S, DOCS 456682, LOCATED IN SW1/4 - SE1/4 IN SECTION 10-T41N-R8W,TOWNOF ROUND LAKE AND THE NW1/4 - NE1/4 IN SECTION 15 -T41N- RSW, TOWN OF HAYWARD, SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN. SUBJECT TO AU EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, PUBLIC USE OF R-O-W OF RECORD. THIS SURVEY WAS MADE IN COMPUANCE WITH CHAPTER 236.34 OF WISCONSIN STATUTES, AE-7 OF THE WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF SAWYER COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF ROUND LAKE, THAT I HAVE SURVEYED, DIVIDED AND MAPPED THE LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED, AND THE MAP IS A CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF THE SURVEY MADE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE MID BELIEF. THIS SURVEY WAS MADE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESERVE AT MBF, LLC-JEREMY HILL TODD C. GOOLD PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR WISCONSIN REGR S-2489 2026 OWNERS OWNER'S CERTIFICATE OF DEDICATION AS OWNERIS}, I (WE) HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I (WE) CAUSED THE LAND DESCRIBED ON THIS PLAT TO BE SURVEYED, DIVIDED, MAPPED AND DEDICATED AS REPRESENTED ON THE CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP. I (WE) ALSO CERTIFY THAT THIS CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP IS REQUIRED BYS.236.10 OR S.236.12 TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUOWING FOR APPROVAL OR OBJECTION: TOWN OF ROUND LAKE, SAWYER COUNTY, WITNESS THE HAND AND SEAL OF SMD OWNER(S) THIS DAYOF , 20 . IN PRESENCE OF: JEREMY HILL, THE PRESERVE AT MBF, LLC PERSONALLY CAME BEFORE ME THIS .20 . JEREMY HILL, OWNER, TO ME KNOWN TO BE THE PERSONS WHO EXECUTED THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT AND TO ME KNOWN TO BE SUCH MANAGING MEMBER OF SAID LLC, BY ITS AUTHORITY. NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF WISCONSIN SHEET 2 OF 4 SHEETS Page 47 of 100 CONSENT OF CORPORATE MORTGAGEE , A CORPORATION DULY ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE WM/5 OF THE STATE OF VlflSCONSIN, MORTGAGEE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND. DOES HEREBY CONSENT TO THE SURVEYING, DIVIDING, MAPPING AND DEDICATION OF THE LAND DESCRIBED ON THIS PLAT, AND DOES HEREBY CONSENT TO THE ABOVE CERTIFICATE OF , OWNER. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE SAID HAS CAUSED THESE PRESENTS TO BE SIGNED BY , ITS PRESIDENT, AND COUNTERSIGNED BY , ITS SECRETARY (CASHIER), AT , WISCONSIN, AND ITS CORPORATE SEAL TO BE HEREUNTO AFFIXED THIS DAY OF , 20 . IN THE PRESENCE OF: CORPORATE NAME (CORPORATE SEAL) PRESIDENT DATE SECRETARY OR CASHIER DATE (CORPORATE MORTGAGEE NOTARY CERTIFICATE) STATE OF WISCONSIN) COUNTY)SS PERSONALLY CAME BEFORE ME THIS DAYOF , 20 , , PRESIDENT, AND , SECRETARY (CASHIER) OF THE ABOVE NAMED CORPORATION, TO ME KNOWN TO BE THE PERSONS WHO EXECUTED THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT, AND TO ME KNOWN TO BE SUCH PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY (CASHIER) OF SAID CORPORATION, AND ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THEY EXECUTED THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT AS SUCH OFFICERS AS THE DEED OF SAID CORPORATION, BY ITS AUTHORITY. (NOTARY SEAL) NOTARY PUBLIC, , WISCONSIN MY COMMISSION EXPIRES TOWN OF ROUND LAKE TOWN BOARD OF ROUND LAKE APPROVAL RESOLVED THAT 'LOT 100 AND LOT 101" JEREMY HILL, THE PRESERVE ATMBF, LLC OWNER, IS HEREBY APPROVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF ROUND LAKE .DATE CHAIRMAN - JIM STRANDLUND I, CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION AJDOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF ROUND LAKE .DATE TOWN aERK - FRANK W LEUSCHEN III CERTIFICATE OF TOWN TREASURER I, VICTORIA PALY A BEING DULY ELECTED, QUALIFIED AND ACTING TREASURER OF THE TOWN OF ROUND LAKE, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECORDS IN MY OFFICE, THERE ARE NO UNREDEEMED TAX SALES AND NO UNPAID TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS OF 2026, AFFECTING THE LAND LOCATED IN "LOT 100 AND LOT 101" A CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP .DATE TOWN TREASURER - VICTORIA PALYA SHEET 3 OF 4 SHEETS Page 48 of 100 TOWNOFHAYWARD TOWN BOARD OF HAYWARD APPROVAL RFSOLVED THAT RESOLVED THAT "LOT 100 AND LOT 101" JEREMY HILL, THE PRESERVE AT MBF, LLC OWNER, IS HEREBY APPROVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF HAYWARD .DATE CHAIRMAN - JOHN R FROEMEL I, CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF HAYWARD .DATE TOWN aERK ■ BRYN HAND CERTIFICATE OF TOWN TREASURER I, SAMANTHA STUHR, BEING DULY ELECTED, QUALIFIED AND ACTING TREASURER OF THE TOWN OF HAYWARD, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECORDS IN MY OFFICE, THERE ARE NO UNREDEEMED TAX SALES AND NO UNPAID TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS OF ,2026, AFFECTING THE LAND LOCATED IN "LOT 100 AND LOT 101" A CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP .DATE TOWN TREASURER - SAMANTHA STUHR SAWYER COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY TREASURER I, BRIAN LEHNER, BEING DULY ELECTED, QUALIFIED AND ACTING TREASURER OF THE COUNTY OF SAWYER, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT IN ACCORDANa WITH THE RECORDS IN MY OFFICE, THERE ARE NO UNREDEEMED TAX SALES AND NO UNPAID TAXES OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS OF , 20 , AFFECTING THE LAND LOCATED IN "LOT 100 AND LOT 101" A CERVFIED SURVEY MAP .DATE BRIAN LEHNER, COUNTY TREASURER SAWYER COUNTY ZONING COMMITTEE APPROVAL RESOLVED THAT "LOT 100 AND LOT 101" JEREMY HILL, THE PRESERVE AT MBF, LLC OWNER, IS HEREBY i APPROVED. DATE JAY KOZLOWSXI, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DATE_ RONALD BUCKHOLTZ, COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN RECORDING CERTIFICATE THIS CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP WAS RECEIVED FOR RECORDING ON THIS J1026 AT MiD IS RECORDED IN .DATE RACHEL THOMPSON, REGISTER OF DEEDS SHEET 4 OF 4 SHEETS Page 49 of 100 SAWYER COUNTY County Subdivision Plat Request STAFF REPORT Prepared By: Jay Korlowski. Sawyer CoiiiKy /.oiiliin & Cotiservniioii Administrator File: # Fishtrap Lake Subdivision Plat Applicant: Secluded Land Company C70 Daniel Stockert PO BOX 10 DeSoto, WI 54624 Surveyor: Peter Gailmann Property Location & Legal Description: Town of Winter. NE '/i of the SE S14, T40 N, R5W; being all of E '/: of the NE % of the SE "/4; S14, T40N, R05W; Parcel #032-540-14-4101; Tax ID #35915; 20.419 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1) and the Wl/2 of the NE '/i of the SE %; SI 4, T40N, R05W; Parcel #032-540-14-4102; Tax ID #35916; 20.266 total acres; Zoned Residential/Recreational One (RR-1). Fishtrap Lake Plat is proposed for (6) Lots for a total 01*9 total lots froin the (40.685) parent parcels. Purpose of Request and Property History: Public Hearing for a preliminary plat review. As part of the County Subdivision Plat Request the applicant is seeking to submit for a plat consisting of 6 lots for a total of 9 lots from the original 40.6 acre parent parcel. The subdivider has already been approved for a certified survey map that has split the 40 acre parent lot into 4 separate lots. This practice is commonly done in that 3 of those new children lots can be sold of separately while the larger (Lot 4) seeks approval of additional lot splits through a County Subdivision Plat process. Tlic larger (Lot 4) consists of 22.75 acres and that is the lot that is being proposed to be split into 6 additional lots which requires approval of the County Subdivision Plat. As per the Sawyer County Subdivision Ordinance and County Code of Ordinances-Appendix C FINAL PLAT Final plats shall besubmiltcd to theZoning Committee within ISOdavsofnrclitninarv plat acceptance unless this requirement iswaived in writing by the Zoning Committee. The preliminary approval was granted on September 19. 2025. Final platsshall bcpresented tothc Zoning Administrator or Deputy atlcast ten (10) work days prior to the Zoning Committee meeting at which they arc to be considered and shall be accepted, conditionally accepted or rejected by the Zoning Committee within 60days oftheirsubmission. The Final Plat with coiTcctions was submitted to Sawyer County Zoning & Conservation Department on 03/20/26. Page 50 of 100 SAWYE The Tinal plat shall conform to the nrdiminarv plat as approved and to the requirements of all applicable ordinances and State laws and shall be submitted forcertification first to those agencies having the authority toobject to the plat as provided by Section 236.12 (2)ofthc Wisconsin Statutes. Approved final plats shall be recorded in accordance with the statutory requirements, Section 236,25, prior to thetime that lots arcoffcrcd for sale, reference ismadetothe map forsalepurposes, or uscismadconotandblock numbers shown on the plat *'rhe Zoning Administrator and Sawyer County Surveyor have Conditionally Approved the Final Plat. All wetlands have been identified on the previous prelim plat map. Wltere the Zoning Committee finds that additional infomiation relative to a problem or concern posed by the proposed subdivision is needed, the Zoning Committee shall have the authority to request such information from the subdivider. Such additional information may include, but is not limited to soil borings conducted by a Certified Soil Tester, a storm water management plan under the provisions of NR 216; achieving the erosion control performance standards of NR 151 or Regional Flood Elevation. Land which is deemed unsuitable for any proposed development by the Zoning Committee for reason of flooding, inadequate drainage, adverse soil or rock formation, severe erosion potential, unfavorable topography, inadequate water supply or sewage dispel capabilities or any other feature likely to be harmful to the health, safety or welfare of the future residents of the proposed subdivision or of the community shall not be subdivided. In applying for the provisions of this section, the Zoning Committee shall in writing recite the particular facts upon which it bases its conclusion that the proposed development is unsuitable and afford the subdivider an opportunity to present evidence regarding such suitability if he so desires at a public hearing as provided in this ordinance. Thereafter the Zoning Committee may atllnn, modify, or withdraw its detcnnination of unsuitability. The Sawyer County Zoning Committee approved the preliminary plat with the condition that a Storm Water Management Plan from the DNR be required if applicable. Correspondence from the DNR have concluded that Storm Water Management will not apply to this land division. Sawyer County Zoning Committee Meeting the Committee can still do the following: 1. Approve the Final Plat 2. Conditionally approve the Final Plat 3. Table the decision pending additional information. 4. Reject the plat due to unsuitable land use and afford the subdivder the opportunity to present additional evidence for such suitability. The Sawyer County Zoning Administrator has deemed that the application is complete. Page 51 of 100 SAWYER Conditional Use Public Hearing Application TO: Sawyer County Zoning and Conservation Administration 10610 Main Street Suite 49 Hayward, Wisconsin S4843 Attn: Kathy Marks E-mail: kathv.marksfiSsawvercountvgov.org Phone: 715-638-3225 Property Owner Name 8i Address: Secluded Lake Company (Represented By: Daniel Stockert), 9986 WI-35 De Soto Wi, 54624 Phone: Email: _ Property description including Parcel Number: In the Northeast % of the Southeast >4 section 14, Township 40 North, Range 5 West, Town of Winter, Sawyer County, Wisconsin. LOT 10 of pending CSM# Parcel: 032540144102 and part of 032540144101 Permit desired for: ^ } I Fishtrap Lake Preliminary Plat •" p /oV- ^ Print & Sign Owner Print & Sign Signature of property owner(s) required. The undersigned person(s| hereby give permission for access to the property for inspection by Municipal Officials, Sawyer County Zoning Staff and Sawyer County Zoning Committee members if needed. Name, Address, Phone & Email of Agent or Buyer: Fee: $350.00 Date of Public Hearing: Gravel Pit renewal 5300.00 Rev January 2023 Page 52 of 100 1/23/26, 9:19 AMNovus-Wisconsin Access rev. 13.1108 Real Estate Sawyer County Property ListingProperty Status: Current Today's Date: 1/23/2026Created On: 2/6/2007 7:56:00 AM DescriptionUpdated: 1/22/2025® OwnershipUpdated: 12/31/2025 Tax ID: 35915SECLUDED LAND COMPANY LLCDESOTOWI PIN: 57-032-2-40-05-14-4 01-000-000010 Legacy PIN: 032540144101Biiiino Address:Maiiino Address: Map ID: .13.1SECLUDED LAND COMPANYSECLUDED LAND COMPANY Municipality: (032) TOWN OF WINTERLLCLLC STR: S14T40NR05WPO BOX 10PO BOX 10 Description: El/2 NESEDE SOTO WI 54624DE SOTO WI 54624 Recorded Acres: 20.419 Lottery Oainis: 0* Site Address * indicates Private Road First Dollar: Yes5317W LOG LODGE RDWINTER 54896 Zoning: (RRl) Residential/Recreational One ESN: 421 ^ Property AssessmentUpdated: 10/10/2016 ' !>2026 Assessment Detail Tax DistrictsUpdated: 2/6/2007CodeAcresLand Imp. 1State of WisconsinGl-RESIDENTIAL1.0004,500 36,100 57Sawyer CountyG6-PR0DUCTIVE FOREST19.00025,200 0 032Town of Winter 576615Winter School District2-Year Comparison20252026 Change 001700Technical CollegeLand:29,70029,700 0.0% Improved:36,10036,100 0.0% =*' Recorded DocumentsUpdated: 8/7/2024Total:65,80065,800 0.0% O TRUSTEES DEED Date Recorded: 12/18/2025459391ij~m Q EXECUTOR'S DEED(La Property History Date Recorded: 7/22/2025455961N/A D DEED IN TRUST Date Recorded: 11/22/2019 0 WARRANTY DEED Date Recorded: 10/31/1994244981 □ WARRANTY DEED Date Recorded: 8/31/1992239795 https;//tas.sawyercountyflov.org/Access/master.asp?paprpid=3S9151/1 Page 53 of 100 1/23/26, 9:19 AMNovus-Wisconsin Access rev. 13.1108 Real Estate Sawyer County Property Listing Today's Date: 1/23/2026 Property Status: Current Created On: 2/6/2007 7:56:00 AM rO jii' DescriptionUpdated; 12/31/2025^ OwnershipUpdated: 12/31/2025 Tax ID:35916SECLUDED LAND COMPANYLLCDE SOTO WI PIN:57-032-2-40-05-14-4 01-000-000020 Legacy PIN: Map ID; 032540144102 .13.2 Billlna Address: SECLUDED LAND COMPANY MaHino Address: SECLUDED LAND COMPANY Municipality; SIR: Description: (032) TOWN OF WINTER S14 T40N ROSW Wl/2 NESE LLC PO BOX 10 DE SOTO WI 54624 LLC PO BOX 10 DE SOTO WI 54624 Recorded Acres: Lottery Claims: 20.266 0I' Site Address ' indicates Private Road First Dollar:NoN/A Zoning:(RRl) Resldentiai/Recreational One ESN;421^ Property AssessmentUpdated: 10/10/2016 9 Tax DistrictsUpdated: 2/6/2007 2026 Assessment Detail CodeAcresLandImp. 1State of WisconsinG6-PR0DUCnVE FOREST20.00026,5000 57Sawyer County 032Town of Winter2-Year Comparison20252026Change 576615Winter School DistriaLand:26,50026,5000.0% 001700Technical CollegeImproved:000.0% Total!26,50025,5000.0% » Recorded Documents O TRUSTEES DEED Date Recorded: 12/18/2025 □ AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION Date Recorded: 1/3/2023 □ CONVEYANCE RECORDED NOT USED Date Recorded: 7/19/2021 0 DEED IN TRUST Date Recorded: 11/22/2019 □ DEED IN TRUST Date Recorded: 5/28/2015 □ WARRANTY DEED Date Recorded: 10/31/1994 O WARRANTY DEED Date Recorded: 8/31/1992 Updated;2.^/^2^ 4S8391 442900 433366 421269 395830 244960 22279^ Property History N/A https://tas.sawvercounlygov.org/Access/master.a8p7paprpid=359161/1 Page 54 of 100 ■^*nr7'T I *r I —■ aft** war-^ tOT ft i|11 xl \ tor 1 BWr t«0«aG vsrjs tot 2 c,ti2 sn. tioaatc* I i LOT 3 »>«« ton 7M lots lii —ar4nr» 7»3r seAuTTm toff tOC4nCM SKFTDf cr acno' 1 ^ —liT 1 *1 Mvovry 114^ 9* RLS « •*& • * APP90M AiiTUnmitf^ . 9 ■»** - Mvnt CM** «iM< ••criOOM. .MA kMtH >«Mk« OHM' «u« ' M<( tBi MD •»* »«*«0 *4 ?aa>'* or «m«v a M •/« 9 •< tk/MM' V* IOBW»«» «• «C*ta *^4 > 4t< UMi 9 ^••C* W*?!*!*. !(•< «l tf tfl «• 9 9W »• MM « •« V CW\ • (r.M (•• «• MMk DM Ot M«Ku«k> AWIMQ M 'tUMt • IDM 9 .91 •» « <1v M MB > S 9 mr • •?••! ta a« •MMt ) «i4««<a Mt a»c<c9 M w^wvoat •« a<i • KM d>Vt rrai T«A »|*T •» WkMC* »• C* IM *) M« ftMcitS *3 rftiOMQ re® 0* MutStO* ....MvH* eomr* WMU M AM KM V i>M «mC« kM . 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Webster St., Madison, Wl 53703 Cell Phone; 608-949-0460 shannon.haydin@wisconsIn.gov I dnf.wi.gov Our core values Include professionalism, integrity, and customer service. Please visit our survey to provide feedback on your experience interacting with any DNR employee. From: Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 4:09 PM To: Dobbins Haydin, Shannon K • DNR <shannon.dobbinshaydin@wiscon5in.gov> Subject: Preliminary Plat Contingent on SWMP AUTION: Good afternoon Shannon, To follow up on our phone call about the county plat we are doing In Sawyer County. Here is our preliminary plat as well as the email between me and the 2A following the board meeting. I have also included the two publication we plan to give our customers at the time of closing with the recommendation that they follow them If they plan to build. At this time, we would like to know are we required by the DNR to develop a stormwater management plan on this specific 6 lot subdivision? 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OCC n\ 9mt uf IMBB MO t0C4nov secTD# or SCBOV r< —'uS MT iBIBiU McuuNATr opbHrr ^ r or FISHTRAP LAKE M iw MCi?l^e(S^ ;/4 or ffc scv9C49r ;/< scnw ;< ronMSHF <0 notol amot 3 lesf; remv or iMnTT. ^^iryer ccuvrx msccN9H [v«t ^ur<A JK < ■■ « Mar Page 63 of 100 l ■(«0» i iiXtiiim k-O «***•» MHtl CC»W» th<it 1 ••«( ^'<'nn Qk^a U40 v<>*Te ^ ■si>r v iml tfCa^lS • • •C*MMT •./• er X WbTMC'S' i/t, »ero> •• «e ««'r- 'mOC t *tm9 • 10^ ■«r«3A.«A' e(S3*«e *1 'AkC*4 1 .avi±aK4-*.i-^i5£:- T - ---T/iff-taD^go^^::.:!:— LOCAKN 9C£TCH Cf ffcnov u LOT « Mm ' / i %'■- y.'.-r// .. wr s 10T 3 \ a tm. • MX APPaasMc Aumoffne^ i l y/fNCStfiTY yAP Cr THe PIAT or nSHJVAfi LUS SAC2XS ^^1^- a-;^?Sl^sS^ »*n Mcu>mt ia B«i MRiMPMffCO^rr f\At Of FISHTRAP LAKE m rt€ HCATXAsr t/4 or nc sant^Asr t/*, scnov /4. wmsufi 40 /kpth. mmt 9 tesr. rvm or mJDt uumf ccuwrx icsccww w«A « m « a t atttMfX * /x ma ^ am •mf' <r t MIR Page 64 of 100 SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION NO. __________ RESOLUTION TO AMEND SAWYER COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES – APPENDIX D, SECTION_2.0 DEFINITIONS & SECTION 17.6(B) – COMMERCIAL ONE ZONE DISTRICT (C-1) -CONDITIONAL USES WHEREAS, Wisconsin law permits Sawyer County (the “County”) to adopt certain zoning ordinances and amend its existing zoning ordinances to ensure planned and orderly land use development, protect property values, and ensure that future growth is appropriate for the land's character and adaptability. WHEREAS, the County desires to amend its existing Sawyer County Code of Ordinance – Appendix D, Section_2.0 Definitions & Section 17.6 (B) – C-1 Commercial One Zone District - Conditional Uses. WHEREAS, the Sawyer County Zoning Committee (the “Zoning Committee”), at its meeting on April 17, 2026, reviewed the proposed Ordinance revisions to section 2.0 Definitions, 17.6 (B) Conditional Uses Revisions are attached hereto and incorporated into this Resolution as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee voted to recommend approval of the Ordinance Revisions to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors (“County Board”); and WHEREAS, the County Board determined, at its meeting on May 21, 2026 that adopting the Ordinance Revisions in the form set forth in Exhibit A are warranted to encourage planned and orderly land use development, protect property values, and ensure that future growth is appropriate for the land's character and adaptability. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors that the Sawyer County Ordinances shall be amended as follows: 1. Adoption of Exhibit A shall be adopted in the County Zoning Ordinance as Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix D Section 2.0(7) for a new definition with renumbering subsections & Section 17.6(B)(13) 2. Additional Actions. The Sawyer County Department of Zoning and Conservation Administrator (or his/her designee) shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the Ordinance Revisions adopted herein are completed. Page 65 of 100 This Resolution is recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on May 21, 2026 by this Sawyer County Zoning Committee on this April 17, 2026. ____________________________ ______________________________ Ronald Buckholtz, Chairman Tweed Shuman, Vice-Chairman ____________________________ ______________________________ Kay Wilson, Member Steve Kariainen, Member ___________________________ ______________________________ Dale Magnuson, Member Marshal Savitski, Alternate Member This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 21st day of May, 2026. ___________________________________ ______________________________ Ronald Kinsley, Elizabeth Klein, Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman County Clerk Page 66 of 100 EXHIBIT A Proposed Zoning Ordinance Revision/Amendment (May be attached as separate document) Section 2.0 Definitions (7) Apartment: A self-contained dwelling unit within a building that houses multiple units, intended for use by one family and providing facilities for living, cooking, sleeping, and sanitation. The rental of an apartment unit must be greater than 30 consecutive days. Section 17.6 - C-1: Commercial - One District B) Uses authorized by Conditional Use. 13) Apartments; provided that each apartment unit contains a minimum of 10,000 sq ft of land area within the Commercial-One District. Prohibited within the Shoreland District. Page 67 of 100 SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION NO. __________ RESOLUTION TO AMEND SAWYER COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES – APPENDIX D, SECTION_2.0 DEFINITIONS & SECTION 17.7(B) – INDUSTRIAL-ONE ZONE DISTRICT (I-1) -CONDITIONAL USES WHEREAS, Wisconsin law permits Sawyer County (the “County”) to adopt certain zoning ordinances and amend its existing zoning ordinances to ensure planned and orderly land use development, protect property values, and ensure that future growth is appropriate for the land's character and adaptability. WHEREAS, the County desires to amend its existing Sawyer County Code of Ordinance – Appendix D, Section_2.0 Definitions & Section 17.7 (B) – I-1 Industrial-One Zone District - Conditional Uses. WHEREAS, the Sawyer County Zoning Committee (the “Zoning Committee”), at its meeting on April 17, 2026, reviewed the proposed Ordinance revisions to section 2.0 Definitions, 17.7(B) Conditional Uses Revisions are attached hereto and incorporated into this Resolution as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee voted to recommend approval of the Ordinance Revisions to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors (“County Board”); and WHEREAS, the County Board determined, at its meeting on May 21, 2026 that adopting the Ordinance Revisions in the form set forth in Exhibit A are warranted to protect the health, welfare and safety of its citizens, encourage planned and orderly land use development, protect property values, and ensure that future growth is appropriate for the land's character and adaptability. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors that the Sawyer County Ordinances shall be amended as follows: 1. Adoption of Exhibit A shall be adopted in the County Zoning Ordinance as Sawyer County Code of Ordinances-Appendix D Section 2.0(23) for a new definition with renumbering subsections & Section 17.7(B)(12) use authorized by Conditional Use Permit 2. Additional Actions. The Sawyer County Department of Zoning and Conservation Administrator (or his/her designee) shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the Ordinance Revisions adopted herein are completed. Page 68 of 100 This Resolution is recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on May 21, 2026 by this Sawyer County Zoning Committee on this April 17, 2026. ____________________________ ______________________________ Ronald Buckholtzz, Chairman Tweed Shuman, Vice-Chairman ____________________________ ______________________________ Kay Wilsont, Member Steve Kariainen, Member ___________________________ ______________________________ Dale Magnuson, Member Marshal Savitski, Alternate Member This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 21st_ day of May, 2026. ___________________________________ ______________________________ Ronald Kinsley, Elizabeth Klein, Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman County Clerk Page 69 of 100 EXHIBIT A Proposed Zoning Ordinance Revision/Amendment (May be attached as separate document) Proposed Amendment to Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance for Data Centers Sawyer County Code of Ordinances – Appendix D Section 2.0 Definitions (23) Data Center: A physical facility used to house computing infrastructure, storage systems, networking equipment, and associated components to store, manage, and deliver digital data and applications. Section 17.7 - I-1: Industrial - One District B) Uses authorized by Conditional Use. 12) Data Center; provided that there are at least 160 acres of contiguous land and prohibited within the Shoreline District. A minimum of 160 acres is due to the following: a) Adequate separation distances between mechanical equipment and neighboring residences to mitigate noise, vibration, and light impacts associated with 24-hour operations. b) Accommodate required electrical substations, transmission interconnection facilities, and associated utility corridors. c) Allow on-site stormwater infiltration and groundwater protection measures due to the large amount of impervious surface. d) Security perimeters and emergency response access around critical infrastructure. e) Allow for vegetative buffers, berms, and screening sufficient to maintain rural character and minimize visual impacts. f) Ensure adequate setbacks from adjacent properties, public roads, and environmentally sensitive areas. g) Prevent piecemeal expansion and land use conflicts with agricultural and residential uses. Page 70 of 100 SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION NO. __________ RESOLUTION TO ADOPT SAWYER COUNTY SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ORDINANCE WHEREAS, Wisconsin law permits Sawyer County (the “County”) to adopt certain zoning ordinances and amend its existing zoning ordinances intended to protect public health, safety, welfare, agricultural resources, natural resources, infrastructure, and community character. WHEREAS, the County desires to adopt a stand-alone ordinance called the Sawyer County Solar Energy System Ordinance WHEREAS, the Sawyer County Zoning Committee (the “Zoning Committee”), at its meeting on April 17, 2026, reviewed the proposed Ordinance adoption which is attached hereto and incorporated into this Resolution as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee voted to recommend approval/denial of the Ordinance Adoption to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors (“County Board”); and WHEREAS, the County Board determined at its meeting on May 21, 2026 that adopting the Ordinance in the form set forth in Exhibit A is warranted to protect the health, welfare and safety of its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors that the Sawyer County Solar Energy System Ordinance shall be amended as follows: 1. Adoption of the new Sawyer County Solar Energy System Ordinance shall be adopted in its entirety. 2. Additional Actions. The Sawyer County Department of Zoning and Conservation Administrator (or his/her designee) shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the new Ordinance adopted herein is completed. This includes working with Municode for proper implementation into the Sawyer County Code of Ordinances as separate appendix or within a current Section. Page 71 of 100 This Resolution is recommended for adoption by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors at its meeting on May 21, 2026 by this Sawyer County Zoning Committee on April 17, 2024. ____________________________ ______________________________ Ronald Buckholtz, Chairman Tweed Shuman, Vice-Chairman ____________________________ ______________________________ Kay Wilson, Member Steve Kariainen, Member ___________________________ ______________________________ Dale Magnuson, Member Marshall Savitski, Alternate Member This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors this 21st day of May, 2026. ___________________________________ ______________________________ Ronald Kinsley, Elizabeth Klein,, Sawyer County Board of Supervisors Chairman County Clerk Page 72 of 100 EXHIBIT A Proposed Sawyer County Solar Energy System Ordinance Section 1. Purpose, Intent and Authority A. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish clear, consistent, and enforceable standards for the siting, development, operation, and decommissioning of solar energy systems and battery energy storage systems in Sawyer County B. The intent of this ordinance is to adopt and incorporate the requirements and standards set forth in Wis. Stat. § 66.0401 and Wis. Stat. § 66.0403, to preserve and protect the public health or safety while ensuring that the ordinance restrictions do not significantly increase the cost of the system, do not significantly decrease the system’s efficiency, and the ordinance restrictions allow for an alternative system of comparable cost and efficiency. The ordinance is intended to require a case by case approach regulatory scheme, thereby allowing uniform development while also considering the particular characteristics of a proposed solar energy system. C. The ordinance prioritizes regulation of community-scale, mid-scale, and large-scale solar energy systems while maintaining streamlined allowances for personal-use (accessory) solar energy systems. D. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Sawyer County’s zoning authority under Wis. Stat. §§ 59.69, 66.0401, and 66.0403, and are intended to protect public health, safety, welfare, agricultural resources, natural resources, infrastructure, and community character, while allowing responsible renewable energy development, as more particularly described in this ordinance. Section 2. Applicability This ordinance applies to all Solar Energy Systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) located within Sawyer County, subject to applicable state and federal law. Where state or federal law preempts county regulation, such law shall control. This ordinance shall not apply to solar energy systems lawfully installed prior to the effective date of this ordinance, except for decommissioning and safety provisions. Page 73 of 100 Section 3. Definitions A. For purposes of this ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated. Where terms are not defined herein, they shall be interpreted consistently with common usage, other provisions of the Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance, and applicable Wisconsin Statutes. 1. Abandonment: The cessation of operation of a solar energy system for a continuous period of twelve (12) months or more. 2. Accessory Solar Energy System: A solar energy system that is clearly incidental and subordinate to a permitted principal use on the same parcel, is designed primarily to offset on-site electricity consumption, and is not intended for commercial use, energy sales, or off-site distribution as its main function. An accessory solar energy system shall have a maximum nameplate capacity of less than fifty (50) kilowatts, shall not be established on a parcel without an existing principal structure, and shall not be operated as a principal use, community-scale, mid- scale, or large-scale solar energy system. 3. Agrivoltaics: The co-location of solar energy generation with agricultural activities, including but not limited to crop production, grazing, pollinator habitat, apiaries, or other agricultural uses compatible with solar infrastructure. 4. Battery Energy Storage System (or BESS): One or more devices, systems, or facilities that store electrical energy for later use through chemical, mechanical, or other means. A Battery Energy Storage System may be integrated co-located with a solar energy system or developed as a standalone facility and shall be regulated as a principal use. 5. Community-Scale Solar Energy System: A solar energy system occupying less than twenty (20) acres, regulated as a principal use, and designed primarily to provide electricity to a defined local community, development, group of subscribers, public facility, or cooperative within Sawyer County. Community-scale solar energy systems are not intended primarily for wholesale electric generation. 6. Decommissioning: The removal of all solar energy system components and restoration of the site to a condition compatible with surrounding land uses. Page 74 of 100 7. Floodplain: Any area designated as a floodplain pursuant to county, state, or federal regulation. 8. Glare: The reflection of sunlight from solar panels that causes visual discomfort or impairment to motorists, pilots, or neighboring properties. 9. Ground-Mounted Accessory Solar Energy System: An accessory solar energy system mounted on the ground or on poles and serving a principal use on the same parcel. 10. Large-Scale Solar Energy System: A solar energy system with a nameplate capacity greater than one hundred (100) megawatts. 11. Mid-Scale Solar Energy System: A ground-mounted solar energy system that occupies more than one (1) acre of land or has a nameplate capacity greater than fifty (50) kilowatts, but does not meet the definition of a Large-Scale Solar Energy System. 12. PSCW: The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. 13 Roof-Mounted Accessory Solar Energy System: An accessory solar energy system mounted on a roof that is not a structural component of the building and does not increase the height of the structure. 14. Solar Array / Collector: One or more photovoltaic panels and related mounting structures used to collect solar energy. 15. Solar Energy System: Equipment that directly converts and then transfers solar energy into useable forms of thermal or electrical energy. A solar energy system includes solar collectors, frames, supports, mounting hardware, battery storage equipment, convertors, or invertors. 16. Viewshed: The area visible from a particular vantage point, including public roadways and residential properties. Section 4. Use and Permit Requirements A. Accessory Solar Energy Systems A. Roof-mounted accessory solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts and do not require a county permit, provided the system is not a structural component and does Page 75 of 100 not increase building height. If the roof-mounted array is a structural component or does increase the building height a Land Use Permit is required. B. Ground-mounted accessory solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts as accessory structures and require a Land Use Permit with applicable setbacks per accessory structures of that zone district. Accessory structures are not allowed on vacant property unless the requirements under Sawyer County Code of Ordinance – Appendix D - Section 4.26 can be met. B. Community-Scale Solar Energy Systems Community-Scale Solar Energy Systems are principal uses and may be permitted only by conditional use permit in all zoning districts to account for the unique impacts of the particular Community-Scale Solar Energy System being proposed and shall be determined upon the merits of the application for the proposed Community-Scale Solar Energy System and other evidence presented to the County Zoning Committee for consideration. Community-Scale Solar Energy Systems shall be less than 20 acres in size. C. Mid-Scale Solar Energy Systems 1. Mid-Scale Solar Energy Systems are permitted as a conditional use and require issuance of a conditional use permit in the following zoning districts: (a) Agricultural-One (A-1); (b) Agricultural-Two (A-2); (c) Commercial-One (C-1); and (d) Industrial-One (I-1). 2. A conditional use permit shall be required to account for the unique impacts of the particular Mid-Scale Solar Energy System being proposed and shall be determined upon the merits of each application for the proposed Mid-Scale Solar Energy System and other evidence presented to the County Zoning Committee for consideration. D. Large-Scale Solar Energy Systems 1. Large-Scale Solar Energy Systems are permitted in the following zoning districts and upon issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity under Wis. Stat. §196.491 by the PSCW: (a) Agricultural-One (A-1); (b)Agricultural-Two (A-2); (c) Commercial-One (C- 1); and (d) Industrial-One (I-1). Page 76 of 100 E. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 2. Battery Energy Storage Systems are permitted as a conditional use and require issuance of a conditional use permit in the following zoning districts: (a) Agricultural-One (A-1); (b) Agricultural-Two (A-2); (c) Commercial-One (C-1); (d) Industrial-One (I-1); and (e) Forestry-One (F-1). 3. A conditional use permit shall be required to account for the unique impacts of the particular Battery Energy Storage Systems being proposed and shall be determined upon the merits of the application for the proposed Battery Energy Storage Systems and other evidence presented to the County Zoning Committee for consideration. Section 5. General Standards for Solar Energy Systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems. A. A Solar Energy System and Battery Energy Storage System shall comply with applicable building, electrical, fire, and safety codes. B. A Solar Energy System and Battery Energy Storage System shall not be located within regulated floodplains or designated wetlands. C. A Solar energy system shall be designed to minimize glare impacts on adjacent properties and public roadways. D. Emergency access and system labeling shall be provided as required by applicable law and industry standards for a Solar Energy System and Battery Energy Storage System. E. Coordination with electric utilities shall be required prior to interconnection of any Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System. F. Facility identification signage with fire identification number for a Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System is required with 24/7 emergency contact information. G. An owner or operator of a Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System shall compensate the County for any damage, destruction or other expenses incurred as a result of the construction, operation or decommissioning of a Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System. Page 77 of 100 H. The County shall not be responsible or have any obligation for the performance, coordination, oversight, accounting or other involvement with any portion or all of the construction, maintenance, operation or decommissioning or any portion or all of the Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System. If the County is ordered to participate in any portion of the Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System construction, maintenance, operation or decommissioning, whether by court order, the PSCW, or other applicable law, or the County otherwise incurs any costs or expenses associated with any part of the solar energy system or Battery Energy Storage System construction, maintenance, operation or decommissioning, the owner shall reimburse the County for all the County’s actual costs and expenses incurred. In the event the County incurs costs or expenses relating to the decommissioning of the Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System, the amount owed pursuant to this Section _____ shall be offset by any amounts actually received by the County from the financial assurance described in Section_____. Section 6.Requirements and Design Standards for Community-Scale and Mid-Scale Solar Energy Systems A. Setbacks: The project boundary shall be a minimum 250 feet from residential dwellings,150 feet from public road rights-of-way, and a minimum of 20’ from adjacent property lines. The perimeter fencing is the outer extension of the project boundary. B. Height: Maximum array height of eighteen (18) feet at maximum tilt. C. Fencing: Perimeter fencing shall be required and shall utilize wildlife-friendly designs. D. Screening and Visual Impacts: 1. Visual screening shall be required where a Community-Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy Storage System is visible from a public roadway or any property containing a residence. 2. Screening may include vegetative buffers, fencing, berms, architectural treatments, or a combination thereof, as approved by the County Zoning Committee. Page 78 of 100 E. Fire Safety and Emergency Access 1. Any Community-Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy Storage System shall comply with all applicable state and local fire codes, building codes, and manufacturer safety standards. 2. Site plans shall clearly identify emergency access routes, fire apparatus access, and required clearances. 3. The applicant shall provide documentation demonstrating coordination with local emergency responders prior to final approval of the conditional use permit. F. Emergency Response Plan 1. An Emergency Response Plan shall be submitted as part of the conditional use permit application for any Community-Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy Storage System. 2. The Emergency Response Plan shall include, at a minimum: a. Identification of potential hazards associated with the Community-Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy Storage System. b. Emergency shutdown and isolation procedures. c. Fire suppression, containment, and mitigation measures. d. On-site and off-site emergency contact information. e. Procedures for coordination with local emergency responders. 3. The Emergency Response Plan shall be updated as necessary to reflect material changes to the facility or applicable safety standards. G. Noise: Any Community-Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy Storage System shall comply with best practices based on current industry noise standards. Any cooling, ventilation, or operational noise shall be mitigated to prevent adverse impacts on neighboring properties. H. Lighting: Lighting associated with any Community-Scale Solar Energy System, Mid- Scale Solar Energy System shall be limited to safety and security purposes. All lighting shall be fully shielded and directed downward to minimize off-site impacts. Page 79 of 100 Section 6A. Requirements and Design Standards for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) A. Applicability: The standards of this section apply to all Battery Energy Storage Systems permitted as a conditional use, whether developed as a standalone facility or integrated with a solar energy system. B. Setbacks: 1. Minimum five hundred (500) feet from residential dwellings. 2. Minimum one hundred (100) feet from public road rights-of-way. 3. Minimum fifty (50) feet from boundary of the solar energy project site, unless increased as a condition of approval of a conditional use permit. C. Location Restrictions. Battery Energy Storage Systems shall not be located within: 1. Regulated floodplains 2. Designated wetlands D. Height: The maximum height of any Battery Energy Storage System structure shall not exceed twenty (20) feet, unless increased as a condition of approval of a conditional use permit. E. Screening and Visual Impacts: 1. Visual screening shall be required where a Battery Energy Storage System is visible from public roadways or properties containing a residence. 2. Screening may include vegetative buffers, fencing, berms, architectural treatments, or a combination thereof, as approved by the Zoning Committee. F. Fire Safety and Emergency Access: 1. Battery Energy Storage Systems shall comply with all applicable state and local fire codes, building codes, and manufacturer safety standards. 2. Site plans shall clearly identify emergency access routes, fire apparatus access, and required clearances. 3. The applicant shall provide documentation demonstrating coordination with local emergency responders prior to final approval of the conditional use permit. G. Emergency Response Plan: 1. An Emergency Response Plan shall be submitted as part of the conditional use Page 80 of 100 permit application. 2. The Emergency Response Plan shall include, at a minimum, all of the following: a. Identification of potential hazards associated with the Battery Energy Storage System. b. Emergency shutdown and isolation procedures. c. Fire suppression, containment, and mitigation measures. d. On-site and off-site emergency contact information. e. Procedures for coordination with local emergency responders. 3. The Emergency Response Plan shall be updated as necessary to reflect material changes to the facility or applicable safety standards. H. Noise: Battery Energy Storage Systems shall comply with best practices based on current industry noise standards. Any cooling, ventilation, or operational noise shall be mitigated to prevent adverse impacts on neighboring properties. I. Lighting: Lighting associated with Battery Energy Storage Systems shall be limited to safety and security purposes. All lighting shall be fully shielded and directed downward to minimize off-site impacts. Section 7. Agricultural and Rural Land Protections A. A site and soil assessment identifying prime farmland soils shall be required for community-scale, mid-scale, and large-scale solar energy systems. B. Use of prime farmland soils shall be avoided or minimized where feasible. C. Optional mitigation measures may include agrivoltaics, conservation easements, interim land use designation, or equivalent measures approved by the County Zoning Committee. D. Drainage infrastructure shall be identified and protected. Damaged systems shall be repaired at the solar energy system’s owner’s expense. Page 81 of 100 E. Sites shall be maintained in perennial vegetative cover throughout operation. Section 8. Application and Review Procedures and Requirements A. All applications regulated by this ordinance may be subject to additional conditions and restrictions, which shall be determined on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the particular facts set forth in the application. In addition, any additional conditions or restrictions shall satisfy one of the following conditions: 1. Serves to preserve or protect public health or safety. 2. Does not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency, 3. Allows for an alternative system of comparable cost and efficiency. B. Conditional Use Permit Requirements. 1. Any Community-Scale Solar Energy System requires a conditional use permit prior to installation, construction, or expansion to address the proposed system’s unique and particular impacts. 2. Any Mid-Scale Solar Energy System requires a conditional use permit prior to installation, construction, or expansion to address the proposed system’s unique and particular impacts. 3. Any Battery Energy Storage System not associated with a Large Scale Solar Energy System shall require a conditional use permit prior to installation, construction, or expansion. 4. Each conditional use permit for a Mid-Scale Solar Energy System, a Community-Scale Energy System, or a Solar Energy System and Battery Energy Storage System may require a conditional use agreement between the owner, operator and the County to memorialize the terms and conditions of the conditional use permit approval. Page 82 of 100 C. Application Requirements. An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Mid-Scale Solar Energy, Community-Scale Solar Energy System, and Battery Energy Storage System shall include the following: 1. Site plan with all existing and proposed improvements, structures, topography, fencing, utilities, components, wetlands, waterways, drainage features, floodplain, roads, access points, and setbacks. 2. Proposed construction transportation routes and equipment. 3. Drainage plan addressing maintenance and repairs. 4. Construction schedule with major milestones. 5. Vegetation management plan. 6. Grading plan. 7. Decommissioning plan with financial assurance and recycling/disposal methods. 8. Lighting plan. 9. Erosion control and stormwater management plan. 10. Screening plan. 11. Airport notification documentation. 12. Fencing plan meeting wildlife-friendly standards. 13. Insurance. 14. Additional documentation as required by the Zoning Administrator or Zoning Committee to address the unique and particular components, features, and impacts of the proposed Mid-Scale Solar Energy System, Community-Scale Solar Energy System, or Battery Energy Storage System. D. Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria 1. In addition to general conditional use permit review standards, the County Zoning Committee shall consider the following criteria when considering an application for a Mid-Scale Solar Energy System, Community-Scale Solar Energy System, or Battery Energy Storage System. Page 83 of 100 a. Dual land use and agrivoltaics where feasible. b. Preservation of prime agricultural soils and impacts on the County Farmland Preservation Plan. c. Preservation of environmental features and protection of natural resources such as water quality, air quality, and potential contamination considerations. d. Construction standards and mitigation of impacts. e. Road protection and maintenance. f. Construction-phase financial assurance. g. Adequacy of decommissioning and restoration plans. 2. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – Additional Review Criteria. For Conditional Use Permit applications involving a Battery Energy Storage System, the Zoning Committee shall additionally consider the following: a. Whether the proposed location, setbacks, and site design adequately protect adjacent residential property owners, public roadways, and adjacent land uses. b. Whether the proposed Battery Energy Storage System complies with applicable state and local fire codes, building codes, manufacturer safety standards, and standards set forth by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the National Fire Protection Association. c. Whether the submitted Emergency Response Plan provides reasonable and adequate procedures for emergency shutdown, fire suppression, hazard mitigation, and coordination with local emergency responders. d. Whether proposed screening, lighting, and noise mitigation measures are sufficient to minimize visual, noise, and operational impacts on neighboring properties. e. Whether the proposed decommissioning plan and financial assurance adequately provide for the safe removal, disposal, or recycling of battery components at the end of the facility’s useful life. E. Local Operating Agreement for Large Scale Solar Energy System. Prior to the start of construction of a Large Scale Solar Energy System, the owner, operator, and County shall enter into a mutually-agreeable Local Operating Agreement to address mitigation of the unique and Page 84 of 100 particular impacts the Large Scale Solar Energy System may have on surrounding properties and the community, such as road use, emergency response, and decommissioning. Prior to being effective, the Local Operating Agreement shall be reviewed by the County Zoning Committee with a recommendation to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors and approved by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors. Section 9. Decommissioning and Financial Assurance A. A decommissioning plan with timeline is required for a Battery Energy Storage System , Community Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy System.. B. Decommissioning is required upon abandonment or cessation of any operations for twelve (12) months. C. All equipment and infrastructure shall be removed from the project site and the entire solar energy system site restored as required by the conditional use permit or joint development agreement. All solar equipment must be decommissioned and disposed of in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, orders, directives and rules. D. Under no circumstances shall any portion of the solar energy system, facilities, or equipment be buried on or adjacent to the project site as part of the decommissioning. E. Financial assurance shall be provided prior to construction. The decommissioning cost estimate shall be prepared by a qualified, independent professional, including but not limited to a Wisconsin-licensed professional engineer, certified professional estimator, or other individual with demonstrated experience in utility-scale solar or battery energy storage system decommissioning. The estimate shall include all costs associated with removal of facilities, site restoration, disposal or recycling of materials, and any related labor, equipment, and transportation costs. The Zoning Administrator may retain, at the applicant’s expense, an independent third-party professional to review the decommissioning cost estimate for reasonableness and completeness and reviewed. Page 85 of 100 F. Financial assurance for decommissioning shall be reviewed and, if necessary, updated at least once every five (5) years, or more frequently if required by the County Zoning Administrator due to: 1. Changes in project scope or size; 2. Material changes in decommissioning methodology; 3. Inflation or demonstrated increases in decommissioning costs; or 4. Modifications to applicable state or federal requirements. G. Insufficient Financial Assurance. If the County determines that financial assurance is insufficient to cover the updated decommissioning cost estimate, the owner or operator shall, within ninety (90) days of written notice, provide additional financial assurance in an amount sufficient to cover the revised estimate. Failure to provide updated financial assurance within the required timeframe shall constitute a violation of this ordinance and may result in enforcement action under Section 10. Sawyer County shall not be responsible for any decommissioning costs exceeding the amount of financial assurance provided. Section 10. Enforcement Violations of this ordinance or permit conditions shall be enforced under the Sawyer County Code of Ordinances. Adoption of this chapter in no way precludes the adoption of any other ordinance or providing for the enforcement of any other law or ordinance relating to the same or any other matter. The issuance of a citation for a violation of this chapter in no way precludes the proceeding under any other law or ordinance relating to the same or any other matter. Section 11. Severability If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions. Section 12. Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as provided by law. Page 86 of 100 1 Sawyer County Solar Energy Systems Ordinance V3.1 Clean Copy Section 1. Purpose, Intent and Authority A. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish clear, consistent, and enforceable standards for the siting, development, operation, and decommissioning of solar energy systems and battery energy storage systems in Sawyer County B. The intent of this ordinance is to adopt and incorporate the requirements and standards set forth in Wis. Stat. § 66.0401 and Wis. Stat. § 66.0403, to preserve and protect the public health or safety while ensuring that the ordinance restrictions do not significantly increase the cost of the system, do not significantly decrease the system’s efficiency, and the ordinance restrictions allow for an alternative system of comparable cost and efficiency. The ordinance is intended to require a case by case approach regulatory scheme, thereby allowing uniform development while also considering the particular characteristics of a proposed solar energy system. C. The ordinance prioritizes regulation of community-scale, mid-scale, and large-scale solar energy systems while maintaining streamlined allowances for personal-use (accessory) solar energy systems. D. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Sawyer County’s zoning authority under Wis. Stat. §§ 59.69, 66.0401, and 66.0403, and are intended to protect public health, safety, welfare, agricultural resources, natural resources, infrastructure, and community character, while allowing responsible renewable energy development, as more particularly described in this ordinance. Section 2. Applicability This ordinance applies to all Solar Energy Systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) located within Sawyer County, subject to applicable state and federal law. Where state or federal law preempts county regulation, such law shall control. This ordinance shall not apply to solar energy systems lawfully installed prior to the effective date of this ordinance, except for decommissioning and safety provisions. Page 87 of 100 2 Section 3. Definitions A. For purposes of this ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated. Where terms are not defined herein, they shall be interpreted consistently with common usage, other provisions of the Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance, and applicable Wisconsin Statutes. 1. Abandonment: The cessation of operation of a solar energy system for a continuous period of twelve (12) months or more. 2. Accessory Solar Energy System: A solar energy system that is clearly incidental and subordinate to a permitted principal use on the same parcel, is designed primarily to offset on-site electricity consumption, and is not intended for commercial use, energy sales, or off-site distribution as its main function. An accessory solar energy system shall have a maximum nameplate capacity of less than fifty (50) kilowatts, shall not be established on a parcel without an existing principal structure, and shall not be operated as a principal use, community-scale, mid- scale, or large-scale solar energy system. 3. Agrivoltaics: The co-location of solar energy generation with agricultural activities, including but not limited to crop production, grazing, pollinator habitat, apiaries, or other agricultural uses compatible with solar infrastructure. 4. Battery Energy Storage System (or BESS): One or more devices, systems, or facilities that store electrical energy for later use through chemical, mechanical, or other means. A Battery Energy Storage System may be integrated co-located with a solar energy system or developed as a standalone facility and shall be regulated as a principal use. 5. Community-Scale Solar Energy System: A solar energy system occupying less than twenty (20) acres, regulated as a principal use, and designed primarily to provide electricity to a defined local community, development, group of subscribers, public facility, or cooperative within Sawyer County. Community-scale solar energy systems are not intended primarily for wholesale electric generation. 6. Decommissioning: The removal of all solar energy system components and restoration of the site to a condition compatible with surrounding land uses. 7. Floodplain: Any area designated as a floodplain pursuant to county, state, or federal regulation. Page 88 of 100 3 8. Glare: The reflection of sunlight from solar panels that causes visual discomfort or impairment to motorists, pilots, or neighboring properties. 9. Ground-Mounted Accessory Solar Energy System: An accessory solar energy system mounted on the ground or on poles and serving a principal use on the same parcel. 10. Large-Scale Solar Energy System: A solar energy system with a nameplate capacity greater than one hundred (100) megawatts. 11. Mid-Scale Solar Energy System: A ground-mounted solar energy system that occupies more than one (1) acre of land or has a nameplate capacity greater than fifty (50) kilowatts, but does not meet the definition of a Large-Scale Solar Energy System. 12. PSCW: The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. 13 Roof-Mounted Accessory Solar Energy System: An accessory solar energy system mounted on a roof that is not a structural component of the building and does not increase the height of the structure. 14. Solar Array / Collector: One or more photovoltaic panels and related mounting structures used to collect solar energy. 15. Solar Energy System: Equipment that directly converts and then transfers solar energy into useable forms of thermal or electrical energy. A solar energy system includes solar collectors, frames, supports, mounting hardware, battery storage equipment, convertors, or invertors. 16. Viewshed: The area visible from a particular vantage point, including public roadways and residential properties. Section 4. Use and Permit Requirements A. Accessory Solar Energy Systems A. Roof-mounted accessory solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts and do not require a county permit, provided the system is not a structural component and does not increase building height. If the roof-mounted array is a structural component or does increase the building height a Land Use Permit is required. Page 89 of 100 4 B. Ground-mounted accessory solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts as accessory structures and require a Land Use Permit with applicable setbacks per accessory structures of that zone district. Accessory structures are not allowed on vacant property unless the requirements under Sawyer County Code of Ordinance – Appendix D - Section 4.26 can be met. B. Community-Scale Solar Energy Systems Community-Scale Solar Energy Systems are principal uses and may be permitted only by conditional use permit in all zoning districts to account for the unique impacts of the particular Community-Scale Solar Energy System being proposed and shall be determined upon the merits of the application for the proposed Community-Scale Solar Energy System and other evidence presented to the County Zoning Committee for consideration. Community-Scale Solar Energy Systems shall be less than 20 acres in size. C. Mid-Scale Solar Energy Systems 1. Mid-Scale Solar Energy Systems are permitted as a conditional use and require issuance of a conditional use permit in the following zoning districts: (a) Agricultural-One (A-1); (b) Agricultural-Two (A-2); (c) Commercial-One (C-1); and (d) Industrial-One (I-1). 2. A conditional use permit shall be required to account for the unique impacts of the particular Mid-Scale Solar Energy System being proposed and shall be determined upon the merits of each application for the proposed Mid-Scale Solar Energy System and other evidence presented to the County Zoning Committee for consideration. D. Large-Scale Solar Energy Systems 1. Large-Scale Solar Energy Systems are permitted in the following zoning districts and upon issuance of a certificate of public convenience and necessity under Wis. Stat. §196.491 by the PSCW: (a) Agricultural-One (A-1); (b)Agricultural-Two (A-2); (c) Commercial-One (C- 1); and (d) Industrial-One (I-1). E. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 2. Battery Energy Storage Systems are permitted as a conditional use and require issuance of a conditional use permit in the following zoning districts: (a) Agricultural-One (A-1); Page 90 of 100 5 (b) Agricultural-Two (A-2); (c) Commercial-One (C-1); (d) Industrial-One (I-1); and (e) Forestry-One (F-1). 3. A conditional use permit shall be required to account for the unique impacts of the particular Battery Energy Storage Systems being proposed and shall be determined upon the merits of the application for the proposed Battery Energy Storage Systems and other evidence presented to the County Zoning Committee for consideration. Section 5. General Standards for Solar Energy Systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems. A. A Solar Energy System and Battery Energy Storage System shall comply with applicable building, electrical, fire, and safety codes. B. A Solar Energy System and Battery Energy Storage System shall not be located within regulated floodplains or designated wetlands. C. A Solar energy system shall be designed to minimize glare impacts on adjacent properties and public roadways. D. Emergency access and system labeling shall be provided as required by applicable law and industry standards for a Solar Energy System and Battery Energy Storage System. E. Coordination with electric utilities shall be required prior to interconnection of any Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System. F. Facility identification signage with fire identification number for a Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System is required with 24/7 emergency contact information. G. An owner or operator of a Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System shall compensate the County for any damage, destruction or other expenses incurred as a result of the construction, operation or decommissioning of a Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System. H. The County shall not be responsible or have any obligation for the performance, coordination, oversight, accounting or other involvement with any portion or all of the construction, maintenance, operation or decommissioning or any portion or all of the Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System. If the County is ordered to Page 91 of 100 6 participate in any portion of the Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System construction, maintenance, operation or decommissioning, whether by court order, the PSCW, or other applicable law, or the County otherwise incurs any costs or expenses associated with any part of the solar energy system or Battery Energy Storage System construction, maintenance, operation or decommissioning, the owner shall reimburse the County for all the County’s actual costs and expenses incurred. In the event the County incurs costs or expenses relating to the decommissioning of the Solar Energy System or Battery Energy Storage System, the amount owed pursuant to this Section _____ shall be offset by any amounts actually received by the County from the financial assurance described in Section_____. Section 6.Requirements and Design Standards for Community-Scale and Mid-Scale Solar Energy Systems A. Setbacks: The project boundary shall be a minimum 250 feet from residential dwellings,150 feet from public road rights-of-way, and a minimum of 20’ from adjacent property lines. The perimeter fencing is the outer extension of the project boundary. B. Height: Maximum array height of eighteen (18) feet at maximum tilt. C. Fencing: Perimeter fencing shall be required and shall utilize wildlife-friendly designs. D. Screening and Visual Impacts: 1. Visual screening shall be required where a Community-Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy Storage System is visible from a public roadway or any property containing a residence. 2. Screening may include vegetative buffers, fencing, berms, architectural treatments, or a combination thereof, as approved by the County Zoning Committee. E. Fire Safety and Emergency Access 1. Any Community-Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy Storage System shall comply with all applicable state and local fire codes, building codes, and manufacturer safety standards. 2. Site plans shall clearly identify emergency access routes, fire apparatus access, and Page 92 of 100 7 required clearances. 3. The applicant shall provide documentation demonstrating coordination with local emergency responders prior to final approval of the conditional use permit. F. Emergency Response Plan 1. An Emergency Response Plan shall be submitted as part of the conditional use permit application for any Community-Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy Storage System. 2. The Emergency Response Plan shall include, at a minimum: a. Identification of potential hazards associated with the Community-Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy Storage System. b. Emergency shutdown and isolation procedures. c. Fire suppression, containment, and mitigation measures. d. On-site and off-site emergency contact information. e. Procedures for coordination with local emergency responders. 3. The Emergency Response Plan shall be updated as necessary to reflect material changes to the facility or applicable safety standards. G. Noise: Any Community-Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy Storage System shall comply with best practices based on current industry noise standards. Any cooling, ventilation, or operational noise shall be mitigated to prevent adverse impacts on neighboring properties. H. Lighting: Lighting associated with any Community-Scale Solar Energy System, Mid- Scale Solar Energy System shall be limited to safety and security purposes. All lighting shall be fully shielded and directed downward to minimize off-site impacts. Section 6A. Requirements and Design Standards for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) A. Applicability: The standards of this section apply to all Battery Energy Storage Systems permitted as a conditional use, whether developed as a standalone facility or integrated with a solar energy system. Page 93 of 100 8 B. Setbacks: 1. Minimum five hundred (500) feet from residential dwellings. 2. Minimum one hundred (100) feet from public road rights-of-way. 3. Minimum fifty (50) feet from boundary of the solar energy project site, unless increased as a condition of approval of a conditional use permit. C. Location Restrictions. Battery Energy Storage Systems shall not be located within: 1. Regulated floodplains 2. Designated wetlands D. Height: The maximum height of any Battery Energy Storage System structure shall not exceed twenty (20) feet, unless increased as a condition of approval of a conditional use permit. E. Screening and Visual Impacts: 1. Visual screening shall be required where a Battery Energy Storage System is visible from public roadways or properties containing a residence. 2. Screening may include vegetative buffers, fencing, berms, architectural treatments, or a combination thereof, as approved by the Zoning Committee. F. Fire Safety and Emergency Access: 1. Battery Energy Storage Systems shall comply with all applicable state and local fire codes, building codes, and manufacturer safety standards. 2. Site plans shall clearly identify emergency access routes, fire apparatus access, and required clearances. 3. The applicant shall provide documentation demonstrating coordination with local emergency responders prior to final approval of the conditional use permit. G. Emergency Response Plan: 1. An Emergency Response Plan shall be submitted as part of the conditional use permit application. 2. The Emergency Response Plan shall include, at a minimum, all of the following: a. Identification of potential hazards associated with the Battery Energy Storage System. b. Emergency shutdown and isolation procedures. Page 94 of 100 9 c. Fire suppression, containment, and mitigation measures. d. On-site and off-site emergency contact information. e. Procedures for coordination with local emergency responders. 3. The Emergency Response Plan shall be updated as necessary to reflect material changes to the facility or applicable safety standards. H. Noise: Battery Energy Storage Systems shall comply with best practices based on current industry noise standards. Any cooling, ventilation, or operational noise shall be mitigated to prevent adverse impacts on neighboring properties. I. Lighting: Lighting associated with Battery Energy Storage Systems shall be limited to safety and security purposes. All lighting shall be fully shielded and directed downward to minimize off-site impacts. Section 7. Agricultural and Rural Land Protections A. A site and soil assessment identifying prime farmland soils shall be required for community-scale, mid-scale, and large-scale solar energy systems. B. Use of prime farmland soils shall be avoided or minimized where feasible. C. Optional mitigation measures may include agrivoltaics, conservation easements, interim land use designation, or equivalent measures approved by the County Zoning Committee. D. Drainage infrastructure shall be identified and protected. Damaged systems shall be repaired at the solar energy system’s owner’s expense. E. Sites shall be maintained in perennial vegetative cover throughout operation. Section 8. Application and Review Procedures and Requirements A. All applications regulated by this ordinance may be subject to additional conditions and restrictions, which shall be determined on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the Page 95 of 100 10 particular facts set forth in the application. In addition, any additional conditions or restrictions shall satisfy one of the following conditions: 1. Serves to preserve or protect public health or safety. 2. Does not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency, 3. Allows for an alternative system of comparable cost and efficiency. B. Conditional Use Permit Requirements. 1. Any Community-Scale Solar Energy System requires a conditional use permit prior to installation, construction, or expansion to address the proposed system’s unique and particular impacts. 2. Any Mid-Scale Solar Energy System requires a conditional use permit prior to installation, construction, or expansion to address the proposed system’s unique and particular impacts. 3. Any Battery Energy Storage System not associated with a Large Scale Solar Energy System shall require a conditional use permit prior to installation, construction, or expansion. 4. Each conditional use permit for a Mid-Scale Solar Energy System, a Community-Scale Energy System, or a Solar Energy System and Battery Energy Storage System may require a conditional use agreement between the owner, operator and the County to memorialize the terms and conditions of the conditional use permit approval. C. Application Requirements. An application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Mid-Scale Solar Energy, Community-Scale Solar Energy System, and Battery Energy Storage System shall include the following: 1. Site plan with all existing and proposed improvements, structures, topography, fencing, utilities, components, wetlands, waterways, drainage features, floodplain, roads, access points, and setbacks. 2. Proposed construction transportation routes and equipment. 3. Drainage plan addressing maintenance and repairs. 4. Construction schedule with major milestones. Page 96 of 100 11 5. Vegetation management plan. 6. Grading plan. 7. Decommissioning plan with financial assurance and recycling/disposal methods. 8. Lighting plan. 9. Erosion control and stormwater management plan. 10. Screening plan. 11. Airport notification documentation. 12. Fencing plan meeting wildlife-friendly standards. 13. Insurance. 14. Additional documentation as required by the Zoning Administrator or Zoning Committee to address the unique and particular components, features, and impacts of the proposed Mid-Scale Solar Energy System, Community-Scale Solar Energy System, or Battery Energy Storage System. D. Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria 1. In addition to general conditional use permit review standards, the County Zoning Committee shall consider the following criteria when considering an application for a Mid-Scale Solar Energy System, Community-Scale Solar Energy System, or Battery Energy Storage System. a. Dual land use and agrivoltaics where feasible. b. Preservation of prime agricultural soils and impacts on the County Farmland Preservation Plan. c. Preservation of environmental features and protection of natural resources such as water quality, air quality, and potential contamination considerations. d. Construction standards and mitigation of impacts. e. Road protection and maintenance. f. Construction-phase financial assurance. Page 97 of 100 12 g. Adequacy of decommissioning and restoration plans. 2. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – Additional Review Criteria. For Conditional Use Permit applications involving a Battery Energy Storage System, the Zoning Committee shall additionally consider the following: a. Whether the proposed location, setbacks, and site design adequately protect adjacent residential property owners, public roadways, and adjacent land uses. b. Whether the proposed Battery Energy Storage System complies with applicable state and local fire codes, building codes, manufacturer safety standards, and standards set forth by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the National Fire Protection Association. c. Whether the submitted Emergency Response Plan provides reasonable and adequate procedures for emergency shutdown, fire suppression, hazard mitigation, and coordination with local emergency responders. d. Whether proposed screening, lighting, and noise mitigation measures are sufficient to minimize visual, noise, and operational impacts on neighboring properties. e. Whether the proposed decommissioning plan and financial assurance adequately provide for the safe removal, disposal, or recycling of battery components at the end of the facility’s useful life. E. Local Operating Agreement for Large Scale Solar Energy System. Prior to the start of construction of a Large Scale Solar Energy System, the owner, operator, and County shall enter into a mutually-agreeable Local Operating Agreement to address mitigation of the unique and particular impacts the Large Scale Solar Energy System may have on surrounding properties and the community, such as road use, emergency response, and decommissioning. Prior to being effective, the Local Operating Agreement shall be reviewed by the County Zoning Committee with a recommendation to the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors and approved by the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors. Page 98 of 100 13 Section 9. Decommissioning and Financial Assurance A. A decommissioning plan with timeline is required for a Battery Energy Storage System , Community Scale Solar Energy System or Mid-Scale Solar Energy System.. B. Decommissioning is required upon abandonment or cessation of any operations for twelve (12) months. C. All equipment and infrastructure shall be removed from the project site and the entire solar energy system site restored as required by the conditional use permit or joint development agreement. All solar equipment must be decommissioned and disposed of in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, orders, directives and rules. D. Under no circumstances shall any portion of the solar energy system, facilities, or equipment be buried on or adjacent to the project site as part of the decommissioning. E. Financial assurance shall be provided prior to construction. The decommissioning cost estimate shall be prepared by a qualified, independent professional, including but not limited to a Wisconsin-licensed professional engineer, certified professional estimator, or other individual with demonstrated experience in utility-scale solar or battery energy storage system decommissioning. The estimate shall include all costs associated with removal of facilities, site restoration, disposal or recycling of materials, and any related labor, equipment, and transportation costs. The Zoning Administrator may retain, at the applicant’s expense, an independent third-party professional to review the decommissioning cost estimate for reasonableness and completeness and reviewed. F. Financial assurance for decommissioning shall be reviewed and, if necessary, updated at least once every five (5) years, or more frequently if required by the County Zoning Administrator due to: 1. Changes in project scope or size; 2. Material changes in decommissioning methodology; 3. Inflation or demonstrated increases in decommissioning costs; or 4. Modifications to applicable state or federal requirements. Page 99 of 100 14 G. Insufficient Financial Assurance. If the County determines that financial assurance is insufficient to cover the updated decommissioning cost estimate, the owner or operator shall, within ninety (90) days of written notice, provide additional financial assurance in an amount sufficient to cover the revised estimate. Failure to provide updated financial assurance within the required timeframe shall constitute a violation of this ordinance and may result in enforcement action under Section 10. Sawyer County shall not be responsible for any decommissioning costs exceeding the amount of financial assurance provided. Section 10. Enforcement Violations of this ordinance or permit conditions shall be enforced under the Sawyer County Code of Ordinances. Adoption of this chapter in no way precludes the adoption of any other ordinance or providing for the enforcement of any other law or ordinance relating to the same or any other matter. The issuance of a citation for a violation of this chapter in no way precludes the proceeding under any other law or ordinance relating to the same or any other matter. Section 11. Severability If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions. Section 12. Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication as provided by law. Page 100 of 100