HomeMy WebLinkAbout032-107-01-2600-VAR-2016-001 Offine of
Sawyer County Zoning and Conservation Administration
10610 Main 5[ree[ Sui[e 49
Hayward,Wisconsin 54843
p15)634-8288
E-maiC zone.deputy@sawyercountygov.org
Apri1 20,2016 �����
Dear Peter&Kay,
Notice is hereby given that on April 19,2016 the Sawyer County Zoning Board of Appeals ap-
proved your application for variance for the following proposai:
VAR 16-001
Bauer's Heights 1�`Addition Lot 26,BIk 1,528,T38N,R03W;Parcel 032-107-01-2600;
Site address 3112N Johnson Road.
The construction od a 10'x16'screen porch addition to existing deck located 59'from
the ordinary high water mark(OHWM)of Conners Lake. Variance is requested as: Sec-
tion 14.1 Shoreland-Wetland protection Ordinance,would require the prior granting of
a Variance for any new structures located closer than 75'to OHWM.
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The Board of Appeals approved your request with the following conditio�'Same size ��/'0.��
as existing deck,Eaves not beyond 1',Electric only,Side walls 48"higiS,Gutters to- T�
ward cabin with catch basins,Roof pitch to match existing cabin with 8'side walls, `�
Screen and Storm windows,Existing left&right side egress and ingress to stay the ��01���
same,no additional,2 year time limit for Land Use Permit to be applied for.
Findings of Fact of the Board of Appeals:It would not be damaging to the rights of others or
property values. It is due to the conditions that are unique to the property.
Any person or persons jointly aggrieved by this decision of the Board of Appeals may com-
mence an action in the Circuit Court for Writ of Certiorari to review the legality of this decision
within 30 days after the date of this notice.
Kathy Marks
Deputy Zoning&Conservation Administrator
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. Town of Winter
County of Sawyer
December 11 , 2415
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SUBJECT: Variance Application �� 16 - 0 O 1 � ''$�,��2�.����,�.�!,� K f3���'"
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To: Sawyer County Zoning & Conservation Administration � FEg 'I $ ���5
10610 Main Street, Suite 49
Hayward, Wisconsin 54843-0668 S��°r�� �0 NTy
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Owner: Peter & Kay Hansen 920-345- 1055
Address: 1020 West Lincoln St Waupun, WI 53963
Anticipated time of presentation (minutes) to the Board of Appeals (Circle one) : <15/ 15-30 />30
Property description: Bauer's Heights lst Addition Lot 26 Blk i
S28 T38N R03W
032- 107-01 -2600
#3112N Johnson Rd
Volume and page no. of deed: Warranty Deed# 3296263
Acreage and lot size: .610
Zone district: Residential/Recreational One (RR1 )
Application is for: The construction of a 10' x 16' screen porch addition to existing deck located 59' from the
ordinary high water mark (ohwm) of Connors Lake.
Variance is requested as. Section 14. 1 , Shoreland-Wetland Protection Ordinance, would require the prior
granting of a variance for any new structures located closer than 75 ' to the OHWM.
Public Hearing Date : April 19 , 2016 � �
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Name and address of agent: Signatures of property owner and agent and/or
purchaser. The above hereby make application for a
Wayne Rudi variance. The above certify that the listed information
8002W Highland Rd and intentions are true and correct. The above
Ojibwa, WI 54862 person/s/ hereby give permission for access to the
715 945-2963 �H� 715-492-4954 ��l property for onsite inspections.
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APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE i�3l,
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION �:;�,,,,,�.,�5„r�,�,.�.�„Ln�.,�.,�;��`.�..
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(First Name) (MI) (Last Name)
The purpose of this form is to provide you with information that pertains to the granting
of"area/dimensional" variances and to assist you in preparing for your presentation
before the Sawyer County Board of Appeals. Use additional paper for responses if
required. Example responses are not related to any variance ever reviewed by the Board
of Appeals. This form will become a part of your application packet and is to be
returned to the Zoning Department by the variance apptication deadline.
Part 1. Applicant supplied Information.
Cunent use of your propertv & improvements - (e.g., "Property contains a residential
hom with a detached garage."). Pro er��r �ons s:.-�;'_: a-� (S�x 3�� ah c ��E c{�'vt�Y�ti C�,}�a�.e�
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Describe the variance requested—(e.�., "Add a 15' x 20' addition to the side of the
home."). �hclo,s-� 2X{S�1 ►Lr� 10� � ll�if �G,j{�.S1C� e. c��G�•
Describe the effects on the propert`y if tlie varianceis not �ranted�=(e.g., "The addition
is required for year-round living and protecting property value."�. ' �� L e y,� ?_�� �� �-��r��
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constructi�n techn�ques. Attach a site map showin�alierYi�iives that you considered in
eacr, cate�y below.
a) Alternatives you considered that will comply with existing standards. If
you find such an alternative, you may move forward with this option
with a regular permit. If you rejected compliant alternatives, provide the
reas s that you rejected them.
(e��i�`,pace is not available to expand in any other direction or location.
House is too close to the side lot lines and the lake."
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Describe the �inpact on your�ioperty and ad�acent pro��rties iT tne variance is gran�ea.
(e.g., "Erosion during construction—will be controlled with silt fencing.
After construction there will be a greater impervious surface area.
Gutters and downspouts will be used to divert water away from other properties
and the lake. Shoreline buffer zone will be planted with native vegetation, trees
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Part 2: Three-Step Test.
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To qualify for your requested variance, you must demonstrate that your property meets
the following three requirements. T/iis is known as tlze "three-step test."
1) Unique Property Limitations.
Unique physical liinitations of the property such as steep slopes or wetlands
that are not generally sha�-ed by other properties must prevent compliance with
ardinance requirements. The circumstances of an applicant (growing family,
need for a larger barage etc.) are not a factoi•in decidii�g variances. Nearby
ordinance violations, prior variances or lack of objections from neighbors or
the Town Board do not provide a basis for granting a variance.
Do unique physical characteristics of your property prevent compliance with
the ordinance?
� Yes. Where are they located on your property? Please show tl:e
�ound�.ries of these features on the site map that you used to describe
alternatives considered.
(e.g., "There is a wetland area that extends around one side of the house
anci also behind the house.").
❑ No. A variance cannot be granted.
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2) No Harm to Public Interests.
A variance may not be granted which results in harm to public interests. In
applying this test, the Board of Appeals must consider impacts of your
proposal and the cumulative impacts of similar projects on the interests of the
neighbors and the entire community. Some, but not necessarily all of these
considerations are: (1) Public health, safety and welfare, (2) water quality, (3)
fish and wildlife habitat, (4) natural scenic beauty, (5) minimization of
property damages and (6) achievement of eventual compliance for
nonconforming uses, structures and lots.
Explain how the granting of this variance would not harm the public interests
or how it may even enhance the public interests. �
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:i) UniiecessarYHarcCshii�:
An applicant may not claim hardship because of conditions which are self-
imposed or created by a prior owner (for example, excavating a pond on a
vacant lot and then arguing that there is no suitable location for a home.).
Courts have also determined that economic or financial hardship does not
justify a variance. When determining whether unnecessary hardship exists,
the property as a whole is considered rather than just a portion of the parcel.
You are applying for an "area variance.' An area variance relaxes a
dimensioilal standard such as a setback, frontage, lot area, or height. For an
area variance, unnecessary hardship exists when compliance would
unreasonabl�prevent the owner from using the property for a permitted
purpose or would render conformity with such restrictions unnecessarily
burdensome. The importance of the public purposes of the ordinance, the
degree to which the restriction supports those purposes and the extent of the
rel�ation of the restriction are weighs against the limitations full compliance
would impose on use of the propert,y.
Is unnecessary hardship present?
(�Yes. Describe.
❑ No. A variance cannot be �ranted.
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To�ay's Date: 3/9/2016 Created On: 2/6/Z007 7:55:54 AM
'� Description Updated: 4/12/2011 � Ownershia Updated: 2/n/2007
Tax ID: 32553 PETER R&KAY M HANSEN WAUPUN WI
PIN: 57-032-2-38-03-28-5 15-216-012600
Legacy PIN: 032107012600 Billina Address: Mailina Address:
Map ID: -3.26 PETER R&KAY M HANSEN PETER R&KAY M HANSEN
Municipality: (032)TOWN OF WINTER 1020 WEST LINCOLN ST 1020 WEST LINCOLN ST
STR: S28 T38N R03W WAUPUN WI 53963 WAUPUN WI 53963
Description: BAUER'S HEIGHTS iST ADDITION LOT Z6
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Recorded Acres: 0.610 3112N JOHNSON RD WINTER 54896
Calculated Acres: 0.000
Lottery Claims: 0 �....� Property Assessment Updated: 6/30/2015
First Dollar: Yes 2015 Assessment Detail
Waterbody: Connors Lake Code Acres Land Imp.
Zoning: (RRl) Residential/Recreational One
ESN: 428 G1-RESIDENTIAL 0.610 108,000 40,000
2-Year Comparison 2014 2015 Change
� Tax Districts Updated: 2/6/2007 �and: 108,000 108,000 0.0%
1 State of Wisconsin Improved: 39,600 40,000 1.0%
57 Sawyer County Total: 147,600 148,000 0.3%
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Discussed with Pat Brown �
Date&Time 10/06/15 11:00 AM
Signature of Inspector , ���
Kathy Marks
From: Wenholz,Michael D-DNR<Michael.Wenholz@wisconsin.gov>
Sent: Tuesday,April 19,2016 3:40 PM
To: Conservation
Cc Zoning Deputy;Pat Brown;Lutze,Kay E-DNR;Pericak,David M-DNR;Patrick,Keith A-
DNR;Casina,Douglas D-DNR
Subject: comments regarding the Hansen property variance request
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I am writing to provide comments regarding the Hansen property variance request to be heard before the
Sawyer County Board of Appeals(BOAJ Tuesday,Apri119,2016(tonight). Thank you for providing the hearing
notice and application packet regarding these requests,and to Pat for discussing the request with me. I am
providing these comments in place of making an appearance in person. Please have these comments delivered
to and read before the BOA.
The department understands:
* An existing nonconforming principal structure lies 69 feet from the ordinary high water mark(OHWMJ of
Connors Lake,within the 75 foot OHWM setback required under s.12.0 and 14.1 of the Sawyer County Zoning
Shoreland-Wetland Protection Ordinance.
* A 16 foot x 10 foot(160 square footJ nonconforming accessory structure(lakeward attached deckJ lies 59
feet from the OHWM.
* A 16 foot x 14 foot(224 square foot)accessory structure(attached deck)lies to the landward side of the
nonconforming principal structure.
* The applicant requests to construct a 16 foot x 10 foot(160 square footJ enclosed screen porch over the
existing nonconforming attached deck that would lie 59 feet from the OHWM,within the 75 foot OHWM
setback required unders.12.0 and 14.1.
* There is not a fully compliant building location on the property.
Under s.59.692(1KJ(aJ(2J,Stats.,an existing nonconforming structure can be reconstructed,maintained,
remodeled,etc.,as long as the footprint of the structure is not expanded. Additionally,this provision pertains
to work on a like nonconforming structure;meaning reconstructing an existing deck with a new deck,or patio
with a patio,or shed with a shed,etc. It is not intended to allow the replacement of an open deck with an
enclosed screen porch. Further,s.NR 115.05(1)(gJS, Wis.Admin.Code,allows for a maximum lifetime 200
square foot lateral expansion of a nonconforming principal structure if it is at least 35 feet from the OHWM
and is not towards the water. This request would be towards the water,and would be an expansion of an
accessory structure(see s.59.692(1J(eJ,Stats.J. References to Statute and Wisconsin Administrative Code are
made as the existing Sawyer County Zoning Shoreland-Wetland Protection Ordinance has not yet been updated
to reflect three separate Statute changes that had immediate effective dates. At this time Sawyer County has
until October 1,2016 to make the revisions to its Shoreland-Wetland Protection Ordinance.
The applicant must demonstrate meeting all three required variance criteria,and the request is to be for the
minimum relief necessary to relieve unnecessary burdens(Anderson,Robert M.American Low of Zoning 3d,
(1986J Vol.3,s.20.86,pp.624-SJ,to be granted a variance. The department does not believe these can be
demonstrated based on the narrative in the application packet,highlighted by the following:
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1. The department does not believe an unnecessary hardship has been demonstrated. First the State vs
Winnebago County decision (196 Wis. 2d 836, 844-45 n.8, 540 N.W.2d 6 (Ct. App. 1995JJ established that the
property-as-a-whole (entire propertyJ is to be considered for variance requests. It appears a fully compliant
screen porch, and one larger than requested, could be constructed over the existing attached deck on the
landward side of the existing nonconforming principal structure. Any fears of runoff from this addition
interfering with the sanitary system should be able to be mitigated via proper use of gutters, downspouts, and
downspout extensions, and perhaps infiltration into a rain garden or other similar engineered system. Thus,
the property-as-a-whole standard does not appear to be met for this request. Second, the Snyder vs Wauke.sha
County Zoning Board of Adjustment decision (74 Wis. 2d 468, 478-79, 247 N.W.2d 98J made it clear a
circumstance of the applicant is not a factor to be considered when deciding variances. While expanded room
for a washer and dryer and other uses may be desired, it is not a factor to be considered when deciding
variances. The reasons explained in the applicant's narrative in the application packet are considered
circumstances of the applicant, and do not represent an unnecessary hardship.
2. The department is not sure a limitation unique to the physical property has been demonstrated. Do the
physical attributes of the applicant's lot, including steep slopes, differsignificantly from the neighboring
properties? And again, there is a compliant location to construct the requested screen porch.
3. It must be considered whether or not the construction of the requested items within the required 75 foot
OHWM setback, when a compliant location exists on the property, represents the minimum relief necessary to
relieve unnecessary burdens.
4. Given all of the above, and that the request is not in concert with some of the Sawyer County Zoning
Shoreland-Wetland Protection Ordinance purposes identified in s. 4.0, it can be argued the request would
cause some harm to the public interest.
5. Given 1-4, it is not unnecessarily burdensome to deny the variance request.
For these reasons, the department recommends the request be denied.
Please note that these comments are in regard to shoreland zoning only, and do not reflect applicable erosion
control,floodplain zoning, waterway permitting, or other department regulations.
Thank you again for the opportunity to provide comments.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this email.
Mike
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Town of Winter
Sawyer County
SUBJECT: Variance Application # 16-401
TO: Sawyer County Zoning & Conservation Administration
10610 Main Suite #49
Hayward, WI 54843
E-mail: zone.deputyCsawyercountygov.org
Owner(s): Pete & Kay Hansen
Address; 1020 West Lincoln St Waupun, WI 53963
Property Description: Bauer's Heights 15` Addition Lot 26 Blk 1 S28 T38N R03W 032-1 7-01 -2600 #3112N
Johnson Rd
Document Number of Deed: warranty Deed # 3296263
Acreage or Lat Size: .610 Acres
Property is zoned: ResidentiallRecreational One (RR-1)
Applicateon is for: The construction of a 10' X 16' screen porch addition to an e�cisting d ck located 59' from
the ordinary high water mark ( OHWM) of Connors lake.
Varia�ce is requested as: Section 14.1 , Shoreland-Wetland Protection Ordinance, wo d require the prior
granting of a variance for any new structures located closer than75' to the OHWM.
By Action of the Town Board, Variance is: ( �pproved O Denied O1' bled
Public Hearing: April 19, 2016
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Dear Mernbers of the Town Board:
Your Town Board decision is an integral part of the decision making process for the Sawy County Board of
Appeals. The Board of Appeals would like your cooperation in stating the reasons or co ents why you
approved, denied,or tabled the variance application.
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