Board of Adjustment Meeting — Agenda Packet

Board of Adjustment Agenda April 23, 2026 8:30 AM St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1400 Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - March 26, 2026 Public Hearings 1. Conditional Use Permit Request for Wilber, Town of Troy, to Remove and Replace Stairway for River Access Business 1. Conditional Use Permit Request for Wilber, Town of Troy, to Remove and Replace Stairway for River Access Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements 1. 2026 St. Croix River Workshop on the Water (WOW) Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - May 28, 2026 Adjournment Reasonable efforts will be made to provide special accommodations for access to public meetings. To request a special accommodation, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at (715) 386-4600 at least two business days prior to the time of the meeting. For more information on St. Croix County's public meetings visit: sccwi.gov/meetings Page 1 of 29 Board of Adjustment Minutes March 26, 2026 8:30 AM St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1400 Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin Call to Order Roll Call PRESENT: C.W. Buck Malick, Joe Miller, David Peterson, Greg Tellijohn, Alicia Schneider, Bill Norge ABSENT: Stephanie Supri Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - February 26, 2026 Roll should indicate Schneider present and Supri Absent. This will change the votes as well. Minutes were accepted with amendment. Public Hearings 1. Conditional Use Request for Schaefer Family Living Trust in Section 35 of the Town of St. Joseph to Install a Lift Within the Lower St. Croix Riverway Public Hearing Opened at 8:34 AM. Public Hearing Closed at 8:46 AM. Kevin Grabau, Land Use Administrator, presented to the Board. 2. Conditional Use Request for Westby in Section 27 of the Town of St. Joseph to Install an Incline Elevator Within the Lower St. Croix Riverway Public Hearing opened at 9:06 Am. Public Hearing closed at 9:16 AM. Community Development Director, Jason Kjeseth, presented to the Board. Business 1. Conditional Use Request for Schaefer Family Living Trust in Section 35 of the Town of St. Joseph to Install a Lift Within the Lower St. Croix Riverway Motion: Motion to approve the conditional use request for Schaefer Family Living Trust in Section 35 of the Town of St. Joseph to install a lift within the Lower St. Croix Riverway Result: Passed Moved by: Joe Miller Seconded by: Alicia Schneider Page 2 of 29 Ayes: C.W. Buck Malick, Joe Miller, David Peterson, Greg Tellijohn, Alicia Schneider Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 2. Conditional Use Request for Westby in Section 27 of the Town of St. Joseph to Install an Incline Elevator Within the Lower St. Croix Riverway Motion: MOTION to approve the Conditional Use Request for Westby in Sec. 27 of the Town of St. Joseph to Install an Incline Elevator within the Lower St. Croix Riverway Result: Passed Moved by: David Peterson Seconded by: Greg Tellijohn Ayes: C.W. Buck Malick, Joe Miller, David Peterson, Greg Tellijohn, Alicia Schneider Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements WDNR Summer workshop on the water - July 30 - out of Stillwater MN at 5PM. Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - April 23, 2026 Adjournment :;Meeting adjourned at 9:25 AM Page 3 of 29 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment at the St. Croix County Government Center, County Board Room, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 8:30 AM to hear and consider the following request: Brent and Jennifer Wilber, requested a conditional use permit in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District, as required by St. Croix County Ordinance Section 17.36.F.3.a.3 (Stairways and Lifts) to remove and replace stairway for pedestrian access to the St. Croix River, on a 0.882-acre property located at 312 N. Cove Rd. in Sec13/T28N/R20W, St. Croix Cove Subdivision No. 2, LOT 31, Parcel# 040-1177-10-000, Town of Troy. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or submit written comments to the St. Croix County Community Development Department at 1101 Carmichael Rd. Suite 1315, Hudson, WI 54016. Additional information may be obtained from the Department via phone (715) 386-4680 or email CDD@SCCWI.GOV. St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Page 4 of 29 Conditional Use Permit Request for Wilber, Town of Troy, to Remove and Replace Stairway for River Access Cover Memo To: Community Development Committee From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Jason Kjeseth, Community Development Director Date: April 23, 2026 Agenda Item: Conditional Use Permit Request for Wilber, Town of Troy, to Remove and Replace Stairway for River Access Background Information: Brent and Jennifer Wilber request a conditional use permit to remove and replace an existing stairway access to the St. Croix River pursuant to Section 17.36.F.3.a.3 (Stairways and Lifts) of the Chapter 17-Lower St. Croix Riverway Ordinance. The property is located at 312 N. Cove Rd. in Sec13/T28N/R20W, Parcel# 040-1177-10-000, Town of Troy. A Class II notice was published in the Star Observer for the weeks of April 9, 2026, and April 16, 2026, establishing a public hearing during the April 23, 2026, St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Meeting starting at 8:30AM in the St. Croix County Government Center Board Room, 1101 Carmichael Rd., Hudson WI. Two weeks prior to the meeting landowners within 300 feet of the subject property were also notified of the hearing. Page 5 of 29 St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Conditional Use Permit Staff Report CUP-2026-0297 Hearing Date: April 23, 2026 Applicant: Wilber CUP-2026-0297 Page 6 of 29 Applicant: Brent and Jennifer Wilber Agent: Brandon Hanley, Triple-T Welding & Fab Site Address: 312 N. Cove Road Hudson, WI 54016 Parcel ID#: 040-1177-10-000 Alt ID #: 13.28.20.688 Site Location: SEC 13., T28N., R20W., St Croix Cove SUB 2 LOT 31, Town of Troy Zoning District: Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay. Request: Conditional Use Permit to remove and replace existing stairway to provide safe pedestrian access to the riverway pursuant to Section 17.36.F.3.a.3of the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District Ordinance. Exhibits: 1) Staff Report 2) Conditional Use Application Exhibit 1 Site Information Applicant: Wilber CUP-2026-0297 Page 7 of 29 § 312 N. Cove Rd., Town of Troy. § Parcel is 0.882 acres. § Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) for Lake St. Croix is 680 feet. Location Map Applicant: Wilber CUP-2026-0297 Page 8 of 29 Site Plan Applicant: Wilber CUP-2026-0297 • The property has many mature trees and stairway placement would not be conspicuous from the river. • The green path identifies new stair path. • The orange path shows existing stairs to be removed. Page 9 of 29 Existing Stairway Applicant: Wilber CUP-2026-0297 Midway toward river. Midway looking up the slope. Side view along retaining wall. Page 10 of 29 Stair Specifications • The existing wooden stairs to be replaced with aluminum stairs and railing. • Stair treads are 48 inches wide. • Entire length of stairs are 90 feet. • Color is non- reflective concrete grey. • Anchors driven 4-6 feet into ground. Applicant: Wilber CUP-2026-0297 Page 11 of 29 Conditional Use Standards Applicant: Wilber CUP-2026-0297 For conditional uses, a detailed written explanation of how the proposed use or development meets the requirements for conditional uses as outlined in § Section 17.36.F.3.a.3. as applicable, and the following standards: a) The scenic and recreational qualities of the Riverway District, especially in regard to the view from and use of the river. The color will be a non- reflective concrete grey aluminum to blend into the bluff line and have no visual impact from the river. b) The maintenance of safe and healthful standards. A new stairway will allow safe access to the river on this lot. The old stairway is not safe to use and was in disrepair when we purchased the lot in November 2024. c) The prevention and control of water pollution, including storm water runoff and sedimentation. Surface waters will be protected with bio-rolls at the bottom of the slope, and on top of the existing retaining wall near riverway as added protection. d) The location of the site with respect to floodplains and floodways, slope preservation zones, and bluff lines. The new stairway will be constructed from the top of slope at the existing location but go straight down the slope to reduce the footprint and impacts to the slope. e) The erosion potential of the site based upon degree and direction of slope, soil type, and vegetative cover. Vegetative cover impacts will be minor to drive the 2-inch schedule 40 aluminum posts and limited to one foot either side of the stairway. f) Potential impact on terrestrial and aquatic habitat. There is no impact to habitats. g) Location of site with respect to existing or future access roads. The stairway is for pedestrian access to the river and has no impact to existing or future roads. h) Adequacy of proposed wastewater treatment. No impacts to sanitary and solid waste will be encountered to remove and replace the stairway. i) The compatibility of the project with uses on adjacent land. Stairways are common on lots in this area of the river. One stairway may be permitted on a lot that abuts the river. The 13 standards of Ch. 17.36 Sec. 12 will all be met. j) The use of common corridors for locating proposed facilities within or adjacent to public service facilities such as roads, bridges, and transmission services. There is no impact from stairway replacement regarding any common corridors of public facilities or utilities. Page 12 of 29 Stairways Standards Section 17.36.F.3.a.3 STAIRWAYS a. Stairways are allowed by conditional use permit if all of the following standards are met: 1) The stairway is required to provide pedestrian access to the river because of steep, rocky, unstable or wet site conditions. 2) The tread width of the stairway may not exceed 48 inches. 3) Landings are located at a vertical interval of not less than 20 feet and shall not exceed 40 square feet in area. 4) Handrails may be permitted in conjunction with stairways and shall be painted or stained the same color as the stairways. 5) Canopies or roofs are not allowed on stairways. 6) Stairways, handrails and landings shall be anchored and supported above grade with pilings or footings. 7) Stairways shall be constructed of unfinished wood or stone, or shall be painted or stained with earth-tone colors. 8) Stairways shall be visually inconspicuous and shall be located in the most visually inconspicuous portion of the lot. 9) Native vegetation plantings shall be used to form a vegetative canopy to screen the stairway from the river. 10) Vegetation shall effectively screen stairways from the river within five years. 11) Existing vegetation may be removed within one foot of either side of the stairway route and up to eight feet above the stairway floor. 12) Only one stairway may be permitted on a lot that abuts the river. 13) A plan shall be submitted to the Land Use Administrator and certified by a registered professional engineer or architect showing that the stairway components are securely anchored to prevent them from shifting and from causing accelerated erosion. Applicant: Wilber CUP-2026-0297 Page 13 of 29 • No Comments were received when the agenda packet was published. Agency Reviews Applicant: Wilber CUP-2026-0297 Page 14 of 29 Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommended Action • A Draft Decision Document that includes the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and recommended action on this item will be presented to the Board of Adjustment at the April 23, 2026, meeting when this item is being considered. Applicant: Wilber CUP-2026-0297 Page 15 of 29 Received 02/27/26 2026-0297 Page 16 of 29 2026-0297 Page 17 of 29 2026-0297 Page 18 of 29 2026-0297 Page 19 of 29 2026-0297 Page 20 of 29 2026-0297 Page 21 of 29 2026-0297 Page 22 of 29 2026-0297 Page 23 of 29 2026-0297 Page 24 of 29 2026-0297 Page 25 of 29 2026-0297 Page 26 of 29 2026-0297 Page 27 of 29 2026-0297 Page 28 of 29 A W O R K S H O P FO R LO C A L LEA D ER S 2 0 2 6 W O R K S H O P O N T H E W A T E R Join us for an interactive and educational boat ride for local decision-makers along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway! The workshop will include keynote speakers and then rotate through fast-paced and hands-on “conservation speed dating” stations covering topics like harmful algal blooms, shoreline and stream restoration, ash tree management, aquatic plants, wake boats and ordinances, and local policy tools. Visit each station, collect passport stamps, and enter to win a prize! REGISTRATION: J U L Y 3 0 , 2 0 2 6 T H 5 : 0 0 - 8 : 3 0 P M S T I L L W A T E R , M N $30 per personIncludes dinner and cash bar Hosted by the East Metro Water Education Program, Lower St. Croix Watershed Partnership, Minnesota DNR, National Park Service, Polk County, Washington County, Wild Rivers Conservancy, and the Wisconsin DNR. Reserve your spot today! Registration deadline : July 16 , 2026th www.tinyurl.com/2026WOW or use the QR code Page 29 of 29