Board of Adjustment Meeting — Agenda Packet

Board of Adjustment Agenda 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 Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - February 26, 2026 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 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 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 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 Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - April 23, 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 55 Board of Adjustment Minutes February 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, Stephanie Supri, EXCUSED: Alicia Schneider, Bill Norge Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - January 22, 2026 Minutes were accepted as presented. Public Hearings 1. Swanson Request for Two Variances and a Conditional Use Permit for a Dwelling Addition in the St. Croix Riverway-Town of St. Joseph Public Hearing opened at 8:34 AM. Public Hearing closed at 9:43 AM. 2. Twin Springs Trust Variance to Exceed Maximum Dwelling Size in the St. Croix Riverway-Town of Somerset Public Hearing opened at 9:58 AM. Public Hearing closed at 10:19 AM. Business 1. Swanson Conditional Use Permit Request in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District for filling and grading within 40 feet of a Slope Preservation Zone—Town of St. Joseph. Kevin Grabau, Land Use Administrator, presented to the Board. Motion: Motion to approve the requests from Swanson for a Conditional Use Permit and Two Variances in the Town of St. Joseph. Result: Passed Moved by: David Peterson Seconded by: Joe Miller Ayes: C.W. Buck Malick, Joe Miller, David Peterson, Greg Tellijohn, Stephanie Supri Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: 2. Swanson Variance Request in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District to increase the footprint of a non- conforming dwelling located within 40 feet of a bluffline—Town of St. Joseph 3. Swanson Variance Request in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District to reconstruct existing decks in the Page 2 of 55 same footprint—Town of St. Joseph 4. Twin Springs Trust Variance Request in the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District to construct an addition to a non-conforming principal structure—Town of Somerset Jason Kjeseth, Community Development Director, presented to the Board. Motion: Motion to approve the Variance Request for Twin Springs Trust to construct an addition to a non-conforming principal structure in the Town of Somerset. Result: Passed Moved by: Greg Tellijohn Seconded by: Stephanie Supri Ayes: C.W. Buck Malick, Joe Miller, David Peterson, Greg Tellijohn, Stephanie Supri Nays: None Abstain: None Notes: Request for Future Agenda Items Announcements Date of Next Meeting 1. Date of Next Meeting - March 26, 2026 Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 10:37 AM. Page 3 of 55 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearings 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, March 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM to hear and consider the following requests: Mary O Schaefer Family Living Trust, 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 construct a lift in order to provide access to the St. Croix River waterfront, on a 2.39-acre property located at 1250 HWY 35, Hudson, WI 54016, Sec35/T30N/20W, Parcel# 030-2065-20-110, Town of St. Joesph. 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 55 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that public hearings 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, March 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM to hear and consider the following requests: Timothy Westby, 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 construct a lift in order to provide access to the St. Croix River waterfront, on a 4.34-acre property located at 1310 HWY 35, Hudson, WI 54016, Sec27/T30N/20W, Parcel# 030-2049-80-300, Town of St. Joesph. 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 5 of 55 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 Cover Memo To: Board of Adjustment From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Jason Kjeseth, Community Development Director Date: March 26, 2026 Agenda Item: 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 Background Information: Mary O Schaefer Family Living Trust requests 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 to construct a lift for access to the St. Croix River waterfront. The property is located at 1250 HWY 35, Hudson, WI 54016, Sec35/T30N/20W, Parcel# 030-2065-20-110, Town of St. Joesph. A Class II notice was published in the Star Observer on March 12, 2026, and March 19, 2026, establishing a public hearing on March 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM with the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment (BOA) in the St. Croix County Government Center Board Room, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin. In addition, property owners within 300 feet of the subject property were mailed a public hearing notice approximately two weeks prior to the hearing date. The staff report and application materials are included in the agenda packet. Page 6 of 55 St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Conditional Use Permit Staff Report CUP-2026-0276 Hearing Date: March 26th, 2026 Applicant: Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP-2026-0276 Page 7 of 55 Applicant: Mary O Schaefer Family Living Trust Agent: Hillside Lifts Site Address: 1250 Highway 35 North, Hudson, WI 54016 Parcel ID#: 030-2065-20-110 Alt ID #: 35.30.20.605H-10 Site Location: SEC 35, T 30N., R 20W., 2.39 AC PT Gov Lot 1 & 2 CSM 25-5849 Lot 1, Town of St. Joseph Zoning District: Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay. Request: Conditional Use Permit to construct a lift and gain access to the St. Croix River, per Section 17.36 F.3.a.3., H13. of the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District Ordinance. Exhibits: 1) Staff Report 2) Conditional Use Application 3) Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Letter (March 13th, 2026) Exhibit 1 Site Information Applicant: Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP-2026-0276 Page 8 of 55 ▪ 1250 Highway 35 N, within the Town of St. Joseph ▪ Parcel is 2.39 acres. ▪ Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) for Lake St. Croix is 680 feet. • House is 340-feet from the OHWM. Location Map Applicant: Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP-2026-0276 Page 9 of 55 Site Conditions Applicant: Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP-2026-0276 • The property has many mature trees and lift placement would not be conspicuous or cause visual impact from the river. • Currently the property has no access to the St. Croix River. • Location for lift shall be flagged and vegetation marked for removal prior to pre- construction inspection. Proposed corridor for lift track Approximate location for top lift landing Page 10 of 55 Project Review ▪ The lift is proposed to be 340-feet long and provide access to the St. Croix River. ▪ The path identified is determined with the least amount of vegetation removal. The property has many mature trees that screen and protect the bluff and steep slopes. Applicant: Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP-2026-0276 Page 11 of 55 Proposed Lift Construction Plans and Schematics Applicant: Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP-2026-0276 Page 12 of 55 Rip-Rap Proposed Lift Construction Plans and Schematics Applicant: Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP-2026-0276 Page 13 of 55 ▪ Town of St. Joseph– The Board of the Town of St. Joseph made the motion for St. Croix County to approve the Mary O Schafer Family Living Trust Lift C.U.P . ▪ Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. • Susan Vanden Langenberg provided comment on the Conditional Use Request on March 13, 2026. Agency Reviews Applicant: Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP-2026-0276 Page 14 of 55 Board of Adjustment Action The Board of Adjustment shall only grant a conditional use subject to the provisions in Section 17.70 (A)(7), which is stated as follows: 1. No grant of a conditional use shall violate the spirit or general intent of this chapter. 2. No conditional use shall be allowed which would be contrary to the public health, safety, or general welfare or which would be substantially averse to property values in the neighborhood affected. 3. No use shall be permitted by conditional use that would constitute a nuisance by reason of noise, dust, smoke, odor, or other similar factors. 4. The Board shall also apply standards set forth in other sections of the Ordinance, which apply to particular classes of conditional use. Applicant: Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP-2026-0276 Page 15 of 55 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 March 26th, 2026, meeting when this item is being considered. Applicant: Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP-2026-0276 Page 16 of 55 2026-0276 RECEIVED 01/26/26 Page 17 of 55 2026-0276 Page 18 of 55 2026-0276 Page 19 of 55 2026-0276 Page 20 of 55 2026-0276 Page 21 of 55 Adjoining Property Owners to 1250 Highway 35 N, Hudson, WI 54016 North of Highway 35 1. Hitching Post Real Estate, LLC 2338 Immolalee Road 169, Naples FL 34110 2. Houlton Cemetery Association 444 Highland View, Houlton WI 54082 3. Lloyd Dahlke 1245 Highway 35, Hudson WI 54016 East of 1250 Highway 35 1. Town of Saint Joseph 1337 County Road V, Hudson WI 54016 2. Andrew & Diane Walker 1248 Highway 35, Hudson WI 54016 West of 1250 Highway 35 1. Thomas & Paula Tierney 1254 Highway 35, Hudson WI 54016 2. Anthony & Sarah Muellenberg 1258 Highway 35, Hudson WI 54016 3. Barbara Baber 1262 Highway 35, Hudson WI 54016 4. DOT State of Wisconsin 718 W Clairemont, Eau Claire WI 54701 South of 1250 Highway 35 1. Lower St Croix Riverway Page 22 of 55 Installation of a Hillside Lift, single cable traction drive, rail system withself leveling cart. No canopy or roof The Hillside Lift top access point will be from the existing lower deck (minor railing modifications for access to carriage). The rail system will be 340' (34 - 10' Long X 41 1/2" Wide Sections), supported every 10' with 2" galvined steel pipe driven into the ground and connected with galvanized steel bracing. The lopwer access will be a 4' X 5' landing w/ necessary steps to the beach. The carriage will be 46" W X 59" L X 42" H 2 flip up benches and non-skid aluminum floor. The carriage is anchored to a trolley that is fixed to the rail system. Trolley wheels are fully enclosed to prevent debris and offer a smooth precise ride. Carriage has a manual sliding 32" access gate. Top and bottom access points have a 48" L X 42" H landing gateto protect passengers from the path of the carriage. Safety System; 5/16" cable with 9,800 lb breaking strength and an overspeed governor that automatically engages the safety brake w/spring dampener. a slack cable safety system automatically engages the electric brake to stop movement. Power unit is an AC electric drive 5 HP motor with soft starts and stops. Page 23 of 55 DETAIL C 1/8" SCALE U-BOLTS MADE FROM 1/2" DIAMETER 1541 MATERIAL ZINC PLATED 1/2" GR. 8 BOLTS POST CAN BE LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF CROSS MEMBER ALTERNATIVE METHOD IN ROCK: DRILL INTO ROCK 12-18" THEN SECURE WITH ANCHORING CEMENT EMCO WEDGE SOCKET ATTACHMENT OF CABLE TO TROLLEY 26.00 43.50 2-3/8" SCHED 40 3 X 3,11 GA. WALL TUBE 1-1/2" X 1-1/2" X 3/16" ANGLE IRON (ASTM-A36) 3/8" HEX BOLTS 2" WT40 GALVANIZED PIPE 30.0 98.30 120.00 SEE DETAIL B SHEET 2 SEE DETAIL C SEE DETAIL D GROUND LINE 4' X 5' LANDING 4' X 8' LANDING SEE DETAIL A SHEET 2 1/350 340 JAN. 19, 2026 DRIVEN APPROX. 10' SUITABLE RESISTANCE. SUITABLE RESISTANCE DEFINED BY THE FOLLOWING. SELECTED POST WILL BE TESTED WITH 553 DROP HAMMER, DROPPED FROM 36" HEIGHT. ACCEPTABLE VALUE TO BE 3 BLOWS OR GREATER PER INCH. 3 TO 4 PILINGS WILL BE DEPENDING ON THE SOIL. IF THE SOIL IS SOFT EVERY OTHER PILING WILL BE TESTED. WEIGHT OF SECTION OF TRACK 130# CAPACITY WEIGHT 900# KEITH DEHNERT 6 DETAIL D SCALE 1:6 POST PLAN CROSS BRACING USED ON HEIGHTS GREATER THAN 4' CONTACT SSE IF HEIGHT ABOVE GRADE > 8'-O" SCALE 1:24 ALTERNATIVE METHOD IN ROCK: DRILL INTO ROCK THE ANCHOR CEMENT 1" ALL THREAD. BOLT PIPE SOCKET INTO PLACE AND INSERT PIPE INTO SOCKET THEN CLAMP CAR. AND TROLLEY WEIGHT 400# TOTAL WEIGHT 12900# MAX LOAD 654# GENERAL NOTES: 1. RESIDENTIAL INCLIND ELEVATOR. 2. CONFORMS TO ASME A17.1-201354 ASME A17.1-2019 section 5.4 CAN/CSA 844.1 REVISION 2014/08/01 3. ALL POST AND RAIL COMPONENTS TO BE HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED. 4. CARRIAGE AND TROLLEY TO BE POWDER COATED. 5.ALL HARDWARE TO BE GRADE 8 WITH ZINC PLATING. 6.CARRIAGE IS RATED FOR 900 POUND CAPACITY. 7. CABLE IS 7X19, 1/4" DIAMETER, ABS 7000# RATING. 8. CARRIAGE AND TROLLEY WEIGHT 400# 9. ANGLE OF INCLINE 30 DEGREES. 10. STRESS ON CABLE OF 810# (SAFETY FACTOR OF 8.1) 11. OPERATING SPEED IS 70 FPM. GOVERNOR TRIP SPEED 85 FPM. 12. TYPE A SAFETY. 13. MOTOR SIZE IS 3 HP, DRUM PITCH 9.75" 14. CONTROL PANEL UL FILE NO. E37742570 15. POWER REQUIREMENT=230V, 40 AMP, SERVICE MODEL #HSL900 1250 Wis 35 Hudson Wisconsin 54016 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: PR HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: 1 OF Page 24 of 55 CABLE SLACK SHUT OFF 3 HP MOTOR WITH SAB BRAKE MOTOR HOLLOW BORE GEAR BOX PILLOW BLOCK BEARINGS 89.40 REF. SPRING BUFFER FINAL STOP SWITCH TERMINAL STOP SWITCH 30.0 72 TO CENTER OF DOOR DETAIL B SCALE: 1:24 TERMINAL STOP SWITCH FINAL STOP SWITCH DETAIL A SCALE: 1:16 POWER HEAD SHOWN WITH OUT COVER POWER UNIT WEIGHT: #350 1/2 CAR. CAP., TRACK #645 TOTAL: #995 STRESS ON EACH POST: #498 JAN. 19, 2026 340 FT. 6 1/24 KEITH DEHNERT 2 MODEL #HSL900 1250 Wis 35 Hudson Wisconsin 54016 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: PR HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: OF Page 25 of 55 61.64 57.64 SAFETY SWITCH 46.00 42.00 42.00 44.00 32.13 B B SECTION B-B SCALE 1 : 20 KEYED UP/DOWN SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON (RED IN COLOR) 5" TO 7" LANDING SIDECARRIAGE CARRIAGE/GATE DETAIL SCALE: 1:20 JAN. 19, 2026 6 340 FT. 1:20 KEITH DEHNERT 3 MODEL #HSL900 1250 Wis 35 Hudson Wisconsin 54016 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: PR HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: OF Page 26 of 55 TROLLEY RAIL BRAKE MODEL #HSL900 6 KEITH DEHNERT 1/8 340 1 JAN. 19, 2026 1250 Wis 35 Hudson Wisconsin 54016 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: PR HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: OF Page 27 of 55 PILE BEARING MAX VERTICAL LOAD=900lbs Wr = 55 lbs Wp = 30lbs h=36" s = .33" c = .1 n = .3 Qh = [E*Wr*h/s+v] * [(Wr+n *Wp)/Wr+Wp)] 2 Qh = [.8*55lbs*36"/.33+.1] * [(55lbs+.3 *30lbs)/(55lbs+30lbs) 2 Qh = 2500lbs > 900lbs OK PILE UPLIFT MAX UPLIFT LOAD = 400lbs SURFACE AREA OF PIPE = π*2.375" x (10'*12"/ft)+ π*2.055"x(10'*12"/ft) = 1,670in2 REQUIRED SKIN FRICTION = 400lbs/1,670in = .23psi 2 MAX SKIN FRICTION FOR WORST CAST SOIL = 40kN/m^2 = 6.3psi .23psi OK where: E is the rated efficiency of the hammer, n is the coefficient of restitution of the pile and/or the cushion material; Wris the weight of the pile; and c is 0.1 in. Standard coefficient of restitution values for various pile and cushion materials, and typical efficiences of differt pile drivers are as listed in Table 2 below. FORMULA DEFINITIONS TABLE 2. PARARMETERS FOR USAGE IN THE MODIFIED ENR PILE DRIVING FORMULA. HAMMER TYPE RATED EFFICIENCY PILE/CUSHION MATERIAL COEFFICIENT OF RESTITUTION n diesel hammers 0.8-0.9 wood cushion/steel piles 0.3-0.4 JAN. 19, 2026 5 of 6 340 FT. N/A KEITH DEHNERTMODEL #HSL900 1250 Wis 35 Hudson Wisconsin 54016 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: PR HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: Page 28 of 55 32.23 REF. 102 REF. 61 REF 48.81 44.50 18.00 PIT LINE TOP VIEW OF CARRIAGE AND POWER HEAD SCALE: 1/20 MIN PIT CLERENCE ALL AROUND 18.00 GROUND LINE SIDE VIEW OF LOWER LANDING SCALE: 1/48 35.6 REF. 104 REF. 27.26 REF. 61.31 53.97 REF. 82 REF. 110.7 REF. 18.00 MIN PIT CLERENCE GROUND LINE S IDE VIEW OF CARRIAGE AND POWER HEAD SCALE: 1/32 SEE NOTES 340 FT 6 OF 6 JAN. 19, 2026 KEITH DEHNERT MIN PIT CLERENCE MODEL# HSL900 1250 Wis 35 Hudson Wisconsin 54016 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: RN HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: Page 29 of 55 Page 30 of 55 Page 31 of 55 Model – HSL900/T Incline Elevator System, Single Cable Traction Drive Load Capacity – 900 lb. Capacity Safety System – In the event that the carriage moves too quickly or experiences unexpected motion, an over- speed governor automatically engages the safety brake with a spring dampener in order to ensure a smooth stop. The slack cable safety system also automatically engages the electric brake to stop movement. Overload Protection – Prevents the elevator from operating if it is carrying more weight than it is designed to handle. Available Upgrades ° 5 hp motor ° Double 5/16" cable with a 9,800 breaking strength each ° 1,200 lb. car capacity. 46"W x 65"L x 42"H Tram Specifications Model HSL900/T Carriage – 46”W x 59”L x 42”H. Built of aluminum tubing with a non-skid aluminum decking floor. Carriage comes with 2 flip up bench seats and an ADA compliant 32" sliding door. Powder-coated in your choice of color. Easily accessible mounted wireless controls that includes up, down and emergency stop buttons. Anchored to a trolley that is fixed to the rail system. Flanged trolley wheels are fully enclosed to prevent debris and offer a smooth and precise ride. Cable – The cable used is 5/16" galvanized cable with a 9,800 lb. breaking strength. This aircraft cable is constructed of high-tensile steel wires, giving it exceptional strength and allowing it to bend easily around the sheaves. Designed for conintuous, long-term use. Landing Safety Gates – 48” L x 42” H and fixed to the upper and lower landing platforms in order to protect passengers from the path of the tram . Made of aluminum tubing and perforated aluminun. Include safety interlock switches which are UL Listed and compliant with ASME codes. Powder-coated in your choice of color. Power Unit – • Enclosed with an aluminum powder-coated cover. • Elevator Control Panel is UL-listed, compliant with the AMSI/AMSE codes and has a Nema 4 waterproof enclosure. • AC Drive and 5 HP motor with soft starts and stops. • The traction drive sheave houses a continuous cable loop and is machined to grip the cable, rotate smoothly and prevent cable wear. • Equipped with Slack Cable Control to detect and respond to loss of tension in the cable to prevent unsafe operation. • Top Controls feature: up, down, E-stop and lock-out key. • Bottom Controls feature: up, down and E-stop. Rail System – 3” x 3” rectangular tubing, galvanized or painted. The outside rail width is 41½”. The railing is assembled on-site using Grade 8 hardware and is supported every 10 feet with 2” galvanized steel pipe driven into the ground and connecting braces. The sections allow for easy contouring when angle changes are present. • Travel speed is 70 feet per minute. Page 32 of 55 March 13, 2026 St. Croix County BOA Re: CUP: Mary O Schaefer Family Living Trust Proposed Lift Greetings, The Department of Natural Resources has received the hearing notice for the March 26, 2026, public hearing concerning the following conditional use permit application. Mary O Schaefer Family Living Trust, requests 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 construct a lift in order to provide access to the St. Croix River waterfront, on a 2.39-acre property located at 1250 HWY 35, Hudson, WI 54016, Sec35/T30N/20W, Parcel# 030-2065-20-110, Town of St. Joesph. Please read this letter into the record for the Mary O Schaefer Family Living Trust CUP. The department supports the granting of the conditional use permit for the construction of a lift. A review of the application shows that the project can comply with the criteria. They are as follows: NR 118.07(: Lift Standards. (a) The lift is required to provide pedestrian access to the river because of steep, rocky, unstable or wet site conditions. Meets this criterion. (b) The car of the lift may not exceed 4 feet by 6 feet. Meets this criterion. (c) Canopies and roofs are not allowed. Meets this criterion. (d) All visible parts of the lift shall be painted or finished in earth−tone, non−reflective materials and shall be visually inconspicuous. The application contains no description of the color for the lift system. The board should clarify and condition that the track system comply with (d). (e) Lifts and their transporting device or power source shall be visually inconspicuous and shall be located in the most visually inconspicuous portion of the lot. Applicant should provide information to meet this criterion. (f) Native vegetation plantings shall be used to form a vegetative canopy to screen the lift from the river. Two photos in the staff report show the proposed corridor for the lift from the top landing. (g) Existing vegetation may be removed within one foot on either side of the lift route and up to 8 feet above the lift floor. No mention within the application, suggest this be a condition of the permit. (h) Only one lift may be permitted on a lot that abuts the Lower St. Croix River. Meets this criterion. The site should be stabilized, and erosion control methods should be utilized during construction if necessary. Sincerely, Sue Vanden Langenberg Shoreland Zoning Program Coordinator State of Wisconsin DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2984 Shawano Avenue Green Bay, WI 54313-6727 dnr.wi.gov wisconsin.gov dnr.wi.gov wisconsin.gov dnr.wi.gov wisconsin.gov Page 33 of 55 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 Cover Memo To: Board of Adjustment From: Ken Witt, County Administrator Jason Kjeseth, Community Development Director Date: March 26, 2026 Agenda Item: 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 Background Information: Timothy Westby requests 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 to construct a lift for access to the St. Croix River waterfront. The property is located at 1310 HWY 35, Hudson, WI 54016, Sec27/T30N/20W, Parcel# 030-2049-80-300, Town of St. Joesph. A Class II notice was published in the Star Observer on March 12, 2026, and March 19, 2026, establishing a public hearing on March 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM with the St. Croix County Board of Adjustment (BOA) in the St. Croix County Government Center Board Room, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin. In addition, property owners within 300 feet of the subject property were mailed a public hearing notice approximately two weeks prior to the hearing date. The staff report and application materials are included in the agenda packet. Page 34 of 55 St. Croix County Board of Adjustment Conditional Use Permit Staff Report CUP-2026-0278 Hearing Date: March 26th, 2026 Applicant: Timothy Westby CUP-2026-0278 Page 35 of 55 Applicant: Timothy Westby Agent: Hillside Lifts Site Address: 1310 Highway 35, Hudson, WI 54016 Parcel ID#: 030-2049-80-300 Alt ID #: 27.30.20.512E-300 Site Location: SEC 27, T 30N., R 20W., 4.34 AC PT SE 1/4 SE1/4 AND PT GOVT L5 S27; PT GOVT L1 S34 T30N R20W. CSM 33-7363 L2, Town of St. Joseph Zoning District: Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay. Request: An after the fact Conditional Use Permit to construct a lift and gain access to the St. Croix River, per Section 17.36 F.3.a.3., H13. of the Lower St. Croix Riverway Overlay District Ordinance. Exhibits: 1) Staff Report 2) Conditional Use Application 3) Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Letter (03/13/2026) Exhibit 1 Site Information Applicant: Timothy Westby CUP-2026-0278 Page 36 of 55 ▪ 1310 Highway 35, within the Town of St. Joseph ▪ Parcel is 4.34 acres. ▪ Ordinary High-Water Mark (OHWM) for Lake St. Croix is 680 feet. • House is 365-feet from the OHWM. Location Map Applicant: Timothy Westby CUP-2026-0278 Page 37 of 55 Site Conditions Applicant: Timothy Westby CUP-2026-0278 • The lift placement would not be conspicuous or cause visual impact from the river. • Prior to the installation of the lift, the access to the St. Croix River was a steep narrow trail. View of lift track, looking west View of upper tram landing Page 38 of 55 Project Review ▪ The lift is proposed to be 240-feet long and will provide access to the St. Croix River. ▪ The path identified was determined with the least amount of vegetation removal. The property has many mature trees that screen and protect the bluff and steep slopes. Applicant: Timothy Westby CUP-2026-0278 Page 39 of 55 ▪ Town of St. Joseph– The Board of the Town of St. Joseph has not made comment on the Tim Westby Lift C.U.P . ▪ Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. • Susan Vanden Langenberg provided comment on the Conditional Use Request on March 13, 2026. Agency Reviews Applicant: Timothy Westby CUP-2026-0278 Page 40 of 55 Board of Adjustment Action The Board of Adjustment shall only grant a conditional use subject to the provisions in Section 17.70 (A)(7), which is stated as follows: 1. No grant of a conditional use shall violate the spirit or general intent of this chapter. 2. No conditional use shall be allowed which would be contrary to the public health, safety, or general welfare or which would be substantially averse to property values in the neighborhood affected. 3. No use shall be permitted by conditional use that would constitute a nuisance by reason of noise, dust, smoke, odor, or other similar factors. 4. The Board shall also apply standards set forth in other sections of the Ordinance, which apply to particular classes of conditional use. Applicant: Timothy Westby CUP-2026-0278 Page 41 of 55 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 March 26, 2026, meeting when this item is being considered. Applicant: Timothy Westby CUP-2026-0278 Page 42 of 55 2026-0278 RECEIVED 02/02/26 Page 43 of 55 2026-0278 Page 44 of 55 2026-0278 Page 45 of 55 March 13, 2026 St. Croix County BOA Re: CUP: Westby Proposed Lift Greetings, The Department of Natural Resources has received the hearing notice for the March 26, 2026, public hearing concerning the following conditional use permit application. Timothy Westby, requests 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 construct a lift in order to provide access to the St. Croix River waterfront, on a 4.34-acre property located at 1310 HWY 35, Hudson, WI 54016, Sec27/T30N/20W, Parcel# 030-2049-80-300, Town of St. Joesph. Please read this letter into the record for the Westby after-the-fact request for a CUP. The department would not be opposed to the granting of the conditional use permit for the existing lift provided the applicant can demonstrate that the project complies with all the criteria below. NR 118.07(8): Lift Standards. (a) The lift is required to provide pedestrian access to the river because of steep, rocky, unstable or wet site conditions. Meets this criterion. (b) The car of the lift may not exceed 4 feet by 6 feet. No information provided. (c) Canopies and roofs are not allowed. Meets this criterion. (d) All visible parts of the lift shall be painted or finished in earth−tone, non−reflective materials and shall be visually inconspicuous. According to the photos from the staff report, it appears the carriage is brown. (e) Lifts and their transporting device or power source shall be visually inconspicuous and shall be located in the most visually inconspicuous portion of the lot. Applicant should provide information to meet this criterion. (f) Native vegetation plantings shall be used to form a vegetative canopy to screen the lift from the river. Photos of exiting vegetation and lift provided. (g) Existing vegetation may be removed within one foot on either side of the lift route and up to 8 feet above the lift floor. It is not possible to know how many feet of vegetation have been removed on either side of the lift. (h) Only one lift may be permitted on a lot that abuts the Lower St. Croix River. Meets this criterion. The site should be stabilized, and erosion control methods should be utilized during construction if necessary. Sincerely, Sue Vanden Langenberg Shoreland Zoning Program Coordinator State of Wisconsin DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2984 Shawano Avenue Green Bay, WI 54313-6727 dnr.wi.gov wisconsin.gov dnr.wi.gov wisconsin.gov dnr.wi.gov wisconsin.gov Page 46 of 55 DETAIL C 1/8" SCALE U-BOLTS MADE FROM 1/2" DIAMETER 1541 MATERIAL ZINC PLATED 1/2" GR. 8 BOLTS POST CAN BE LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF CROSS MEMBER ALTERNATIVE METHOD IN ROCK: DRILL INTO ROCK 12-18" THEN SECURE WITH ANCHORING CEMENT EMCO WEDGE SOCKET ATTACHMENT OF CABLE TO TROLLEY 26.00 43.50 2-3/8" SCHED 40 3 X 3,11 GA. WALL TUBE 1-1/2" X 1-1/2" X 3/16" ANGLE IRON (ASTM-A36) 3/8" HEX BOLTS 2" WT40 GALVANIZED PIPE 35.00° 98.3 120.00 SEE DETAIL B SHEET 2 SEE DETAIL C SEE DETAIL D MODEL# HSL900 LANDING BY OTHERSLANDING BY OTHERS SEE DETAIL A SHEET 2 GROUND LINE 1:330 340 FT. FEB. 12, 2024 DRIVEN APPROX. 10' SUITABLE RESISTANCE. SUITABLE RESISTANCE DEFINED BY THE FOLLOWING. SELECTED POST WILL BE TESTED WITH 553 DROP HAMMER, DROPPED FROM 36" HEIGHT. ACCEPTABLE VALUE TO BE 3 BLOWS OR GREATER PER INCH. 3 TO 4 PILINGS WILL BE DEPENDING ON THE SOIL. IF THE SOIL IS SOFT EVERY OTHER PILING WILL BE TESTED. WEIGHT OF SECTION OF TRACK 130# CAPACITY WEIGHT 900# TIM WESTBY 132nd Street Holton, WI 540825 DTEAIL D SCALE 1:6 POST PLAN CROSS BRACING USED ON HEIGTHS GREATER THAN 4' SCALE 1:24 ALTERNATIVE METHOD IN ROCK: DRILL INTO ROCK THE ANCHOR CEMENT 1" ALL THREAD. BOLT PIPE SOCKET INTO PLACE AND INSERT PIPE INTO SOCKET THEN CLAMP CAR. AND TROLLEY WEIGHT 400# TOTAL WEIGHT 12900# MAX LOAD 654# GENERAL NOTES: 1. RESIDENTIAL INCLIND ELEVATOR. 2. CONFORMS TO ASME A17.1-201354 ASME A17.1-2019 section 5.4 CAN/CSA 844.1 REVISION 2014/08/01 3. ALL POST AND RAIL COMPONENTS TO BE HOT DIPPED GALVANIZED. 4. CARRIAGE AND TROLLEY TO BE POWDER COATED. 5.ALL HARDWARE TO BE GRADE 8 WITH ZINC PLATING. 6.CARRIAGE IS RATED FOR 900 POUND CAPACITY. 7. CABLE IS 7X19, 1/4" DIAMETER, ABS 7000# RATING. 8. CARRIAGE AND TROLLEY WEIGHT 400# 9. ANGLE OF INCLINE 35 DEGREES. 10. STRESS ON CABLE OF 810# (SAFETY FACTOR OF 8.1) 11. OPERATING SPEED IS 70 FPM. 12. TYPE A SAFETY. 13. MOTOR SIZE IS 3 HP, DRUM PITCH 9.75" 14. CONTROL PANEL UL FILE NO. E37742570 15. POWER REQUIREMENT=230V, 40 AMP, SERVICE D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: PR HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: 1 OF New Elevator Installation Plan Transaction ID 012604215 Eq./PTO ID No.: EC-012600016-PTOSDC 3-9-2026 Page 47 of 55 CABLE SLACK SHUT OFF 3 HP MOTOR WITH SAB BRAKE MOTOR HOLLOW BORE GEAR BOX PILLOW BLOCK BEARINGS 35.0 72 TO CENTER OF DOOR DETAIL D SCALE 1/24 FINAL STOP SWITCH TERMINAL STOP SWITCH 89.0 REF. SPRING BUFFER FINAL STOP SWITCH TERMINAL STOP SWITCH DETAIL A SCALE: 1:16 POWER HEAD SHOWN WITH OUT COVER POWER UNIT WEIGHT: #350 1/2 CAR. CAP., TRACK #645 TOTAL: #995 STRESS ON EACH POST: #498 FEB. 12, 2024 340 FT. 5 1/24 TIM WESTBY 132nd Street Holton, WI 540822 MODEL# HSL900 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: PR HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: OF Page 48 of 55 61.64 57.64 SAFETY SWITCH 46.00 42.00 42.00 44.00 32.13 B B SECTION B-B SCALE 1 : 20 KEYED UP/DOWN SWITCH EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON (RED IN COLOR) 5" TO 7" LANDING SIDECARRIAGE CARRIAGE/GATE DETAIL SCALE: 1:20 FEB. 12, 2024 5 340 FT. 1:20 TIM WESTBY 132nd Street Holton, WI 540823 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: PR HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: OF Page 49 of 55 RAIL BRAKE TROLLEY FEB. 12, 2024 MODEL# HSL900 5 TIM WESTBY 132nd Street Holton, WI 540821 1/8 340 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: PR HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: OF Page 50 of 55 PILE BEARING MAX VERTICAL LOAD=900lbs Wr = 55 lbs Wp = 30lbs h=36" s = .33" c = .1 n = .3 Qh = [E*Wr*h/s+v] * [(Wr+n *Wp)/Wr+Wp)] 2 Qh = [.8*55lbs*36"/.33+.1] * [(55lbs+.3 *30lbs)/(55lbs+30lbs) 2 Qh = 2500lbs > 900lbs OK PILE UPLIFT MAX UPLIFT LOAD = 400lbs SURFACE AREA OF PIPE = π*2.375" x (10'*12"/ft)+ π*2.055"x(10'*12"/ft) = 1,670in2 REQUIRED SKIN FRICTION = 400lbs/1,670in = .23psi 2 MAX SKIN FRICTION FOR WORST CAST SOIL = 40kN/m^2 = 6.3psi .23psi OK where: E is the rated efficiency of the hammer, n is the coefficient of restitution of the pile and/or the cushion material; Wris the weight of the pile; and c is 0.1 in. Standard coefficient of restitution values for various pile and cushion materials, and typical efficiences of differt pile drivers are as listed in Table 2 below. FORMULA DEFINITIONS TABLE 2. PARARMETERS FOR USAGE IN THE MODIFIED ENR PILE DRIVING FORMULA. HAMMER TYPE RATED EFFICIENCY PILE/CUSHION MATERIAL COEFFICIENT OF RESTITUTION n diesel hammers 0.8-0.9 wood cushion/steel piles 0.3-0.4 FEB. 12, 2024 5 of 5 340 ft. n/a 132nd Street Holton, WI 54082 TIM WESTBYMODEL# HSL900 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: PR HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: Page 51 of 55 32.23 REF. 102 REF. 61 REF 48.81 44.50 18.00 PIT LINE TOP VIEW OF CARRIAGE AND POWER HEAD SCALE: 1/20 MIN PIT CLERENCE ALL AROUND 18.00 GROUND LINE SIDE VIEW OF LOWER LANDING SCALE: 1/48 35.6 REF. 104 REF. 27.26 REF. 61.31 53.97 REF. 82 REF. 110.7 REF. 18.00 MIN PIT CLERENCE GROUND LINE S IDE VIEW OF CARRIAGE AND POWER HEAD SCALE: 1/32 GROUND LINE SCALE: 1/32 MIN PIT CLERENCES IDE VIEW OF CARRIAGE AND POWER HEAD SEE NOTES 340 FT 6 OF 6 FEB. 12, 2024 132nd Street Holton, WI 54082 TIM WESTBY MIN PIT CLERENCE MODEL# HSL900 D C B AA B C D 12345678 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF HILLSIDELIFTS. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF HILLSIDE LIFTS IS PROHIBITED. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DATE DRAWN BY PAGE LENGHT SCALE CUSTOMER: RN HIllSIDE LIFTS 46735 Wintergreen Rd. Perham MN 56573 LOCATION: Page 52 of 55 March 9, 2026 SHANE HOEFS TIM WESTBY HILLSIDE LIFTS LLC 1310 HWY 35 46735 WINTERGREEN RD HUDSON, WI 54016 PERHAM MN 56573 CONDITIONAL APPROVAL SITE: Westby Residence 1310 Hwy 35 Hudson, Wi 54016 St. Croix County FOR: Object Type: Residential Inclined Elevator Eq./PTO ID No: EC-012600016-PTOSDC The submittal described above has been reviewed for conformance with applicable Wisconsin Administrative Codes and Wisconsin Statutes. The submittal has been CONDITIONALLY APPROVED. The owner, as defined in chapter 101.01(10), Wisconsin Statutes, is responsible for compliance with all code requirements. NOTE: This letter serves as the permit required by Wisconsin Stat. 101.983(1)(a). Per Wisconsin Stat. 101.983(1)(d) this permit expires (1) If the work authorized under the permit is not commenced within 6 months of the date on which the permit is issued, or within a shorter period of time as specified by the department at the time the permit is issued, or (2) If the work authorized under the permit is suspended or abandoned for 60 consecutive days at any time following the commencement of the work, or for a shorter period of time as specified by the department at the time the permit is issued. • These plans were reviewed electronically. The installer is responsible for downloading the conditionally approved electronic plans, printing complete sets of plans and permanently binding a set of plans and conditional approval letter to be available to inspectors and all tradespersons at the project site from the start of the work until passing the final inspection per SPS 318.1008(4). The following conditions shall be met during construction or installation and prior to final inspection and use (see SPS 318 [May 2020] and ASME A17.1 [2016]): • SPS 318.1010(2)(d). This installation is conditionally approved based on all components being certified as meeting the ASME A17.1 – 2013 code by Phoenix Engineering including but not limited to safety device model HSL 196-2074 (not 196-2068) and governor HSL 196-1217 (not GV6022). • SPS 305.991. Installation, maintenance, modernization and testing may be performed only by Wisconsin- licensed or registered elevator or lift mechanics, apprentices and helpers. • SPS 318.1011(7)(bm). A licensed elevator or lift mechanic must be present at the acceptance inspection. • ASME A17.1, 5.4.2.2. Where a landing platform and enclosure are provided, the opening in the enclosure for access to the car shall be guarded by a horizontally sliding or swinging gate equal in height to the height of the enclosure. Where the height of the gate exceeds 36", the gate shall be equipped with a mechanical lock and DIVISION OF INDUSTRY SERVICES 141 NW BARSTOW ST FL 4TH WAUKESHA WI 53188-3789 Contact Through Relay http://dsps.wi.gov/programs/Default.aspx www.wisconsin.gov Tony Evers, Governor Dan Hereth, Secretary Identification Numbers Transaction ID No.: DIS-012604215 Site ID No.: SIT-155712 Please refer to both identification numbers, above, in all correspondence with the agency. SPS 318.1008(4) EVIDENCE OF APPROVAL. One set of plans bearing the stamp of approval, a copy of the specifications and this approval letter shall be kept at the installation or alteration site from the beginning of construction until an inspection determines compliance with this chapter for the approved scope of work. Work may not begin prior to approval. Page 53 of 55 electric contact meeting 2.12.4, 5.3.1.7.4, 5.3.1.7.5, 5.3.1.7.6 and 5.3.1.7.7. See 5.4.2.3 for strength requirements. • ASME A17.1, 5.4.2.5. Horizontal clearance between car sill and landing sill shall not be less than ½" nor more than 1-1/2". Extra sill piece shown in magenta on Sheet 3 may create excessive space for a child to occupy. • ASME A17.1, 5.4.4.3. Glass or plastic used in car platforms, enclosures, doors or gates shall meet these requirements. • ASME A17.1, 5.4.7.4. The overspeed governor shall be located where it cannot be struck by the car (or counterweight for counterweighted elevators) in the case of overtravel, where there is sufficient space for full movement of the governor parts and where it is accessible for examination. • SPS 318.1702(9). The overspeed governor data plate must include the manufacturer and model number of the governor. This data plate must be on the governor itself. • SPS 318.1702(8). The safety device data plate must include the manufacturer and model number of the safety device. This data plate must be on the safety device itself. • ASME A17.1, 8.10.5.2. Private residence inclined elevators are subject to the initial inspection and tests specified in 8.10.1 and 8.10.3. See 8.10.2.2.2(ii)(3) for test of safety device with rated load in the car. Governor operation of Type A safeties shall be tested at rated speed by manually tripping the governor. For speed governors located on the car or chassis, test shall require sufficient slack rope to cause the safety device to function. • ASME A17.1, 5.4.13.1. Terminal stopping devices are required to meet A17.1, 5.3.1.17. For a winding drum machine, either final terminal stopping devices operated by the driving machine shall be provided or the elevator shall comply with (c)(2) requiring a lower final terminal stopping device, a slack rope switch and two independent upper terminal stopping devices. • ASME A17.1, 5.4.14. Car shall be operated by listed, weatherproof constant pressure or momentary pressure key switches in the car and at the landings. An emergency stop switch shall be provided in the car. Monitoring of car door or gate switch electric contacts must meet 5.3.1.18.2.2. • ASME A17.1, 8.6.1.2.1 thru 8.6.1.4.2 & SPS 317.17086(2). The installing elevator contractor shall provide the owner a written maintenance control program, wiring diagrams and other on- site documentation meeting these requirements. A maintenance record shall also be created to record all maintenance throughout the life of the elevator according to 8.6.1.4. These and devices necessary for completing the acceptance inspection may be removed only with the permission of the owner. • SPS 318.1705(3)(d). ASME A17.1, 5.4.12.3 requires a means for manual operation meeting A17.1, 5.3.1.16(2)(i) however per this section, compliance with (2) is not required, allowing the means for manual operation to release the brake. • NEC 110.26. Electrical disconnect containing overcurrent protection and elevator controller must be provided with required electrical working clearances at least 30" wide and 36" deep, front to back. Clearances must remain for the life of the elevator without interference from storage, other equipment or vegetation. • Notes: • The owner may not use or operate the conveyance until the acceptance inspection and required tests are performed and the installation is found to be in compliance per SPS 318.1014 (1), (3) & (4). An elevator or dumbwaiter serving a single residence is not required to have annual inspections or a permit -to-operate. An inspection may be requested at the time of sale of the property. • This review is limited to elevator components. This approval does not serve as an approval that may be required for site work, footings, piers, landings or electric power. The Department of Natural Resources, county or local government or another agency may have requirements regarding permits, maintenance of vegetation at or near a waterway, location of the elevator relative to a waterway, structural support and electrical power and lighting as examples. A copy of the approved plans, specifications and this letter shall be on- site during construction and open to inspection by authorized representatives of the Department, which may include local inspectors. All permits required by the state or the local municipality shall be obtained prior to commencement of construction/installation/ operation. Page 54 of 55 NOTE: Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 318.1011(7) states: P REPARATIONS FOR DEPARTMENT INSPECTION. (a) Notice of inspection. Where the installation or alteration inspection is to be conducted by the department or agent municipality for a conveyance which has received an approval under s. SPS 318.1007, the installation contractor or the owner or owner's agent shall notify the department or agent municipality at least 5 business days in advance of when all work will be completed and the conveyance will be ready for inspection. If the equipment is not complete and ready for inspection at the scheduled time, all of the following may occur: 1. The inspection may be cancelled. 2. A cancellation fee may be assessed in accordance with ch. SPS 302 . 3. The inspection may be rescheduled. For inspection contact the inspector below. In granting this approval the Division of Industry Services reserves the right to require changes or additions should conditions arise making them necessary for code compliance. As per state stats 101.12(2), nothing in this review shall relieve the designer of the responsibility for designing a safe building, structure, or component. Inquiries concerning this correspondence may be made to me at the telephone number listed below, or at the address on this letterhead. Sincerely, Brian Rausch Eng. Cons. Building Systems, Division of Industry Services (262) 521-5444, Fax: (262) 548-8614, Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. brian.rausch@wi.gov cc: Ed Sabo, DSPS Elevator Inspector, (608) 669-1756 or Ed.Sabo@Wisconsin.gov Page 55 of 55