BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

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SAUK COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
February 28, 2019  Session of the Board

PRESENT:                   Linda White, Chair
                                    Dan Kettner, Vice Chair
                                    David Allen, Secretary
                                    Jim Mercier
                                   Valerie  McAuliffe                 
 

ABSENT:                   None

STAFF PRESENT:     Gina Templin
                                  Brian Cunningham                

Chair White called the session of the Sauk County Board of Adjustment (BOA) to order at approximately 9:00 A.M.  The Chair introduced the members of the Board, explained the procedures and the order of business for the day.  The staff certified that the legally required notices had been provided for the scheduled public hearing.  The certification of notice was accepted on a motion by Kettner, seconded by Allen.  Motion carried, 5-0.

The Board adopted the agenda for the February 28, 2019 session of the Board on a motion by McAuliffe seconded by Mercier.  Motion carried, 5-0.

The Board adopted the minutes from the January 24, 2019, Board of Adjustment meeting on a motion by Kettner, seconded by White.  Motion carried 4-0 with Mercier abstaining.

COMMUNICATIONS: 

None.

APPEALS:

The Kraemer Company (SP-02-19), requesting a Special Exception Permit pursuant to s. 7.060 of the Sauk County Zoning Ordinance to authorize the continued operation of a non-metallic mining site, one acre or greater, The non-metallic mining operation is located in an Agriculture Zoning district, described as: part of the NE ¼ of section 29, T10N, R6E, and the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of section 28, T10N, R6E and including parcels 028-0655-00000, 028-0672-00000, 028-0676-00000, 028-0688-00000, and 028-0675-00000, Town of Prairie du Sac.

Brian Cunnigham, Conservation, Planning and Zoning, appeared and provided a background and history of the request, reviewed the photos and video of the site and concluded with the recommended conditions should the board chose to approve the request.  He verified the Town of Prairie du Sac reviewed the request and recommended conditions, which are located in packet.

White asked about the closest residence to the mine.  Cunningham explained.

Kettner asked if Cunningham was on site.  He stated that Fowler is the one who is the inspector for this mine and she took the video and photos and has also verified the mine is in compliance with all ordinances and statute requirements.

White asked about the conditions from the town.  Cunningham explained.

Kettner asked about the provision of the operator maintaining the town road.  Cunningham stated he is unsure.  White stated that provision has been in place for years.

Kettner asked about the condition of the road.  He stated it was in better shape than Highway 33.

Bob Jewell, The Kraemer Co., applicant, appearing in favor, stated that the trees/vegetation is kept around the parameter of the quarry to keep the noise and dust in the quarry.  He also stated that the closest resident is one of the owners family members.

Kettner asked about the stockpile of used pavement and what it is used for.  Jewell stated a small spot of recycled black top is used for repaving gravel driveways and completed consumed before reclamation takes place.  

Seeing as no one else wishes to speak, Chair White closed the public portion of the hearing at approximately 9:15 a.m. and the Board went into deliberation.

Motion by McAuliffe, seconded by White to approve the Special Exception Permit to authorize the continued operation of a non-metallic mining site, one acre or greater, in an Agriculture Zoning district, with the recommended conditions by the Town and the Conservation, Planning and Zoning Department.  Motion carried, 5-0.

Motion by White, seconded by Allen to adjourn at 9:17 a.m.  Motion carried, 5-0.

Respectfully submitted,

David Allen, Secretary