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Home My WebLink About002-840-32-5403-VAR-2005-001 Oftice of '''��'' Sawyer County Zoning Administration =��'� ��G�, :�� `�2��i p.o.soX 6�6 �� _ ��,.�� Hayward, Wisconsin 54843 /j°1 � - �� (715)634-8288 � %;.,� j�� FAX(715)638-3277 �1��'��—� "�� www.sawyercountygov.org �� E-mail: zonin�.sec(d,sa��vercountygov.org Toll Free Courthouse/General Inforn�ation 1-877-699-4110 January 19, 2005 Steven Friendshuh PO Box 161 Stone Lake WI 54876 Dear Mr. Friendshuh, On Janaury 18, 2005, the Sawyer County Board of Appeals approved as amended your applica- tion for variance on the following described real estate to wit: Lot 1, being Part of Govt Lot 4, S 32, T 40N, R 8W, Parcel :4.3. Vol 538 Records Page 426; CSM Vol 15 Page 336. 118'/128'x139'/262' containing .46 acres. Property is zoned Residential/Recreational One. Application is for the construction of a 28'x42' (30'x44' with eaves) one story dwelling with loft area at a setback distance of 32' to a non- navigable wetland area. Variance is requested as Section 4.49(1), Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance, would require a minimum setback distance of 40' from this wetland area. Note: While the proposed dwelling is located less than 30' to the centerline of the exist- ing access roadway, the dwelling is actually further than 30' to the centerline of the access easement as platted. The Town Board has denied the application. The Sawyer County Board of Appeals approved the application amended to a 36' setback from the wetland with a two year expiration date. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the Board of Appeals: It would not be a self-created hardship. There would be no change in the use in the zone district. It would be due to special conditions unique to the property. Property was created in 1994 at which time it was a legal plat- ted lot priar to setback change from wetlands. Any person or persons jointly aggrieved by this decision of the Board of Appeals may commence 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. In future correspondence, or in applying for permits, please refer to Variance OS-001. Yours truly, Cindy K. Yackley Deputy Zoning Administrator CKY:kt - _, r- : . . , . T d . � i�wrn of Sass T��:A � v Savryer County SUBJECT: Variance Aspplication OS-001 � ,� �� . ._ ,r T�. Sawyer County Zoning Administration � - 'S P.O. Box 676 �`� ``':; �_ Hayward, WI 54843-0668 �¢ JA N 12 20�5 �� Owner: FAS Properties, Inc. c% Steven Friendshuh, President �, Ai'7�A�N�Ti�A1� Addrrss: P.O. lBox 161 Stone Lake, WI 54876 praperty description: Lot 1, being part of Gov't lot 4, S 32, T 40N, R 8W; Parcet :4.3 Vo1�a�ne and page of deed and survey: QCD Volume 538 page 426; CSM Volume 15 page 336 �erea�e and lot size: 118'/128' a 139'/262' containing 0.46 acres �as�e D'estrict: ResidentiaVRecreational One A�piication is for: the construction of a 28' z 42' (30' g 44' with eaves) one story dwelling with loft area at a ��tback clistance of 32' to a non-navigable wetland area. �I�ria�c� is r�equested as: Section 4.49(1), Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance, would require a minimum ��t�a��.�: �ist�nce of 40' from this wetland area. Note: While the proposed dwelling is tocated less than 30' t� t��centerli�e �f the existing access roadway, the dwelling is actually further than 30' to the centerline �f t�� access easeenemt as platted. �y �`;�c�ho�n of t!a�Ta�rn �3oard, Variance is: ( ) Approvc�d (�}Denied ( ) Tabled �'�P{�<:K�. i3�ar�ng: `�anuary 18, 2005 �. F �1 ..=� Pete San rs, Ctia� man �lph Mei � , up : r �� Phil ies, Supervisor Dear Members of the Town Board: Your Town Board decision is an integral part of the decision making process for the Sawyer County Boazd of Appeals. The Boazd of Appea(s would like your cooperation in stating the reasons or comments why you approved, denied or tabled the variance application. Re: FAS Properties, Inc. The Variance would be contrary to the public interest and would not be in compliance with the spirit and intent of the Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance and the Tovn of Bass Lake's Comprehensive Plan (Section 8.10) . 1) It would be for the convenience of the ovner-size of a proposed house. 2) It would be the basis of economic gain. 3) It is a self created hardship. 4) It would not be due to snecial conditions uniaue to the nropertv If ¢ranted the other vronertv:ovners (3) on the a road vn ld �;�� «�-- g--- exemntion from hP wetlands 5) It would be damaging to the rights of others. 6) It would be detrimental to ecology, vild life and wetlands. 7) Platted access is across the vetland and actual access has always been south of the wetland. A Variance vould also be needed for being too close to access road; section 4.21(6) Savyer County Zoning Ordinance. /�, Dated this � �l day of � � . s2 -%-�- ZO�'-� ` /,�f<C�/% 1/�'rf��i Shirley Miller, Clerk Sativyer Coui�ty i.orsing �Atl►uinistrxtion r-+ O 0 Inspection Report � � � � �, � � .� Owner(s) FAS Properties, lnc. a � Address PO I3ox 161 Stone Lake WI 5487( ° • AgenUPurehaser � Address � " � x Bldr/Plber/CST � � Address ]nspection � Private ❑ Public Violation ❑ Zoning ❑ Sanitation � Dwelling ❑ Mobile Home ❑ Commercial ❑ Garage ❑ Addition Setback - Lake � � ❑ SeCback - Road � Setbacl; - Lot Line ❑ Soils Verification o. � Setbaek- Wetland "' � � �� o QCD Vol 538 pg 426 RR-1 Acres: 0.600 ,°n � 0 M � m � � r" w x rn w�� -� f. w y � � � � �� ! � � l2 � � y� � � �v jf � 0 �.` ..` ..._ �- � E��T o t� 0 32� � .. c �;�� A `��,�(t u J � ��ar� � �� - o aw t�c.tu(. f 44`� � t�7� D1T4 2� � �� J A in Ntl7G: �RopasaJ � CjWei��u 4 l� cw�e,� 2Y' '7a � � GP.�21L ��75 v� �1cc,cs.t �to� �4s `'' N Co,�sTKucr-�/, 6u7� d.�.e.0�k� w.�f �,. .� �vY.fL�'fA ]�t•I�ri �� .y o T e�a.se.xe�T�s � z ` ` �, pu� C.�C Cuu,�r� p,ze�t(�s `Dw�- a.�e sroa,r uU.`r� LoL'T`!t/l� � � � Discussed with S. Friendshuh/D. Kafiira DNR � Date & Time 10:30 A.M., D�cemb r 2, 2004 Signature of Inspector ��m�� Town of Bass Lake County of Sawyer December 3, 2004 Date SUBJECT: Variance Application 05-001 , , To: Sawyer County Zoning Administration P. O. Box 676 Hayward, Wisconsin 54843-0668 ' � .; ;�. ;� ,: ; , � � ` �►r.:., .�,; ,, -. � Owner: FAS Properties, Inc. '�"� '`� '��'�� Address: PO Box 161 Stone Lake WI 54876 Property description: Parcel in Part of Govt Lot 4, S 32, T 40N, R 8W Parcel :4.3, #002-840-32-5403 Volume and page no. of deed: QCD Volume 538 Records page 426 - , � " � ;x� , `f , Acreage and lot size: 11$'/� x 134'/�' containing 0.60 acres Zone district: Residential/Recreational One (RR-1) Application is for: the construction of a 28' x 42' (30' x 44' with eaves) one story dwelling with loft area at a setback distance of 32' to a non-navigable wetland area. Variance is requested as: Section 4.49(1), Sawyer County Zoning Ordinance, would require a minimum setback distance of 40' from this wetland area. Note: While the proposed dwelling is located less than 30' to the centerline of the existing access roadway, the dwelling is actually further than 30' to the centerline of the access easement as platted. _,;—�f) ,��/��/' ric=1 �I►� � PH: 18 Jan 2005 � � /� 'l 7 : OOPM �c� �u.�-�C�� C %�'�� . Name and address of agent: Signatures of property owner and agent and/or purchaser. The above hereby make application foi- a variance. The above certify that the listed information and intentions are true and correct. The above person/s/ hereby give permission for access to the property for onsite inspections. APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE SAWYER COUNTY BOARD OF APPEALS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (To be completed by applic t) %f�-S� �r�ziz�fi cS Zi�r� ��e' o�.s Nr�� Completed by S ,-r--L�r✓ A . �2i L�/dS`F-cc K (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 Boazd 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 application deadline. Part 1. Applicant supplied Information. Current use of our ro ert & im rovements - (e.g., "Property contains a residential home with a detached garage."). ��`� �,�,x.c�s-.�� e.•w� Describe the variance requested—(e.g., "Add a 1 S x 20' addition to the side of the home."). ,�,,�,�:�L.2 eL .�rw.-J -,P�-+�.-` �8x`f Z �°�`"'aC .C-o""a' !Z ,�d[� .4-�-�� !p-r�e�c� ,�¢c'�' G�<2C �"�n Gu-��t`l.�.-�..L� �a�tir�c.�.-O G-y� 2m-i2 e-.� 3 On/R. O Describe the effects on the propertv if the variance is not eranted—(e.g., "The addition is required for year-round living and protecting property value."). �'�� .Q� [�c✓L u-w�-Z ,co dN_r'�` -�C A-- n't�"`' '�y"`� g'.�7 �ftF .�..� `/1L� .,lL��L��.(ii c�F.'e-4' /-O �{ 67,fdc..,ce�-..�ct , Describe alternatives to the requested variance such as other locations designs and construction techniques Attach a site map showine altematives that you considered in each category below. a) Alternatives you considered that will comply with existing standazds. If you find such an alternative, you may move forwazd with this option with a regular permit. If you rejected compliant alternatives, provide the reasons that you rejected them. (e.g., "Space is not available to expand in any other direction or location. House is too close to the side lot lines and the lake." �% ��, ��_a�L`_c....li ,c/� Ci,(./-1�-c-Cs�-/�-Ct "��.J ::,-t--�-"(�� ,X�'C.2"sC�7 �-�/ 7 ,� �a.�r,�CL1Y/tc� �` .�-7` G�-'��,LA_�� ' '`r`�"'`.L�C( .(.rk- a'ua o'�..�c� � � �<-c.� .y .�I? � -�p �(�,�.�lC/i��Ct U->7 �7+ �9��h1,C��p)-) C�1' �` . `�' � ' " ��J;�-Gu„<,.,f�.,�e�tay>�-,Ge �bat. �/t�2;�c�yn.v-v'�'9 ��'� ��a�'� �Q�l/G p.-..�-`� G_ �J �� ,�l�, J[A"i`� • b) Alternatives you considered that require a lesser variance and reasons you rejected them. (e.g., "Addition is the minimum size that is required."). /j `/�i_cc4� .1/j[ CJu�d�-�.�s,i�-"Ir �✓'--� �,Y,ti,L��,H�,c.,,,,_, �Q�� .:� N--�Q-"`N' ,�..�� /lCx�-��i.,(J'oY/�`�'� ('-c�-� ��e�-�� %�'LE<.�`�j '"�� \ L ,�a�<.�R a , � ' Describe the impact on vour nronertv and adiacent nronerties if the variance is r�. (e.g., "Erosion during construction-will be controlled with silt fencing. After construction there will be a greater impervious surface azea. 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 and shrubs."). C�,��.a-��-L��e-r1 ��-�� .ti*�-� ,L�z ,,c,�.�v�C� �-n z. L/hc�..-sn. -e.`'(�E � 0/� . - �'�"`�- �L ;�.��", �a`� ��)� .�1-.�9 r-C-e-�-�-e �tc.cT��C/ .��.-4-L �9-c .a�t-c�-a�c-E-,. t�x-e�' v /� �-�-t�`.,L� aiL �--s� y1 x" �'�iy"'L r�-d- ,0-,2. ��-�-fJ Yi'r�a 6 � Part 2: Three-Step Test. To qualify for your requested variance, you must demonstrate that your property meets the following three requirements. This is known as the "three-step test." 1) Unique Propertv Limitations. Unique physical limitations of the property such as steep slopes or wetlands that are not generally shared by other properties must prevent compliance with ordinance requirements. The circumstances of an applicant (growing family, need for a larger garage etc.) aze not a factor in deciding variances. Neazby 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 the boundaries of these features on the site map that you used to describe alternatives considered. (e.g., "There is a wetland azea that extends azound one side of the house and also behind the house."). / ��-t.�t. ,:%J e;� ,Gr.�.�-�'a->"'L' �'c.,+�-<-,�`r..�, r�� T-�•l L��.e,/c-.n�-c�2 C�jl-��..- �"z�..��.�c t..('�l` .4) (J�'�-�-t-'�'L• Q G fC�` � a °M`�.. �E ,n.-�-z�a-:r �,,ra�� -� '-7�'.c.i.L�L.i ol r.1-Et/.�-�-�-� -�-,.,�;��,� ,�..,�. i,7,, ❑ No. A variance cannot be granted. C�«�E� �-� . L�- " `�' 2) No Harm to Public Interests. A variance may not be granted which results in harm to public interests. In applying this test, the Boazd of Appeals must consider impacts of your proposal and the cumulative impacts of similaz projects on the interests of the neighbars 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 nonconformin� uses, structures and lots. Explain how the granting of this variance would not harm fhe public interests or how it may even enhance thc public interests. c�.e�. ��--�-�. �-�/��"�'`��' ""'`t� �;.Q iYri.t'.�� .L.u-i'�('n'l�%-'-J ..i'�f-r+t+i�1/J <c-s7 1'-a-tlL � � /✓�y�./Yth:+.ti' _�,,,Z ,A�,�`�.�, ti,tie� ,{�L�-�R�cX� �.�e-��;,,� vQ�u.+�4� ��I :LKz '/1'�Y�-R� . �w��'. 0.�� .J{�, 6Y' 6��T � C-� ��"` z-�tE. m�o��*�-e�-�.fi�.��_c� �/ 5�"`�`�, `O<.H, �'1-C.df�.�ti. e �_ Ci.�L'<'t r G.WTtt�J U-h-CR �"�1 3) Unne e sary Hazdship. 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 hazdship does not justify a variance. When determining whether unnecessazy hardship exists, the property as a whole is considered rather than just a portion of the pazcel. You are applying for an "azea variance.' An area variance relaxes a dimensional standard such as a setback, frontage, lot azea, or height. For an area vaziance, unnecessazv hardship exists when compiiance would unreasonablv prevent the owner from using the pronertv 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 relaxation of the restriction are weighs against the limitations full compliance would impose on use of the property. Is unnecessary hardship present? �,.��/��,, � Yes. Describe. Jt-f�^-�- +.a a- -'z-yc,c�"` `.v.�'ZLa.�-`v' e-r' �r,.�-�� m`..�.�_�.. S / ��-�(' �'`'�`s 7�C ;'r,""'� � �:�a � a-1 �a�G-ataCo �u-� (N-rt_.Pzv✓�.� . /i'J�.t�/� � Hv ' A-e.��Y//-e-��o�vl w�"Qi ""`,e Z 5�,�!-��'�G� D-�'l-.+� Y-r_�'e� ..(� ('C--i,l..n,e'�1 �—• a-- t�-�'{7R-1 -Yw-�.1�L: G"'� U � � ❑No. A vaziance cannot be granted. . . -�da- S CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Based on the above findings of fact the Board concludes that the variance does/does not meet all ttuee of the following tests: A. Unnecessazy hazdshi�/is�we!present since strict application of the terms of the zoning ordinance wo d/�,render conformity with such restrictions unnecessarily burdensome: B. The hazdship is�iue to physical limitations of the property rather than the circumstances of the applicant3�e: C. The vaziance aiiiFhvill not be contrazy to the public interest and willl�observe the purpose of the ordinance and do justice because• � + 1�r�� ,... 1a�U ��., ��L-� -�f,u � w� � ORDER AND DETERMINATION On the basis of the above findings of fact, conclusions of law and the record in this matter the Board orders: The requested variance is deuied/granted/granted-in-part subject to the following conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The zoning administrator is directed to issue a zoning permit incorporating these conditions and certifying by the applicanYs signature that he/she understands and accepts the conditions. Pabe 1 of 2 Exniration of nermit. Any privilege granted by this decision must be exercised within months of the date of this decision after obtaining the necessazy zoning, building and other permits for the proposed construction. This period will be extended if this decision is stayed by the order of any court or operation of law. Revocation. This order may be revoked by the Boazd after notice and opportunity to be heazd for violation oF any of the conditions imposed. A eals. This decision may be appealed by a person aggrieved by this decision or by any officer, department, boazd or bureau of the municipality by filing an action in the circuit court for this county within 30 days after the date of filing of this decision. Sawyer County assumes no liability for and makes no wazranty as to reliance on this decision if construction is commenced prior to the expiration of this 30-day period. Sawyer County Boazd of Appeals Signed Attest Chairperson Secretazy Dated: Decision Filed: Page 2 of 2 State of Wisconsin \ DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES � 101 S. Webster SL Jim Doyle, Govemor Box 7921 Scott Hassett, 5ecretary Madison,Wisconsin 53707-7921 yy��g� Telephone 608-266 262t DEPL OF NATUHAL HESOUHCES � � _ FAX 608-267J579 TTY Aecess via relay -771 h;:`', .(� _ Date: June 18, 2004 . ; : ,� JUL 0 '� 2004 . � TO: County Zoning Administrato� and City and Vffiage Clerksi,��; . __ ___ ,A—_ .� r:;i�YEii-�?tlWTY FROM: Scott Hassett, Secret��'^"' _ � ��g SUBJECT: Implications of Two Recent Wisconsin Supreme Court Case on Shoreland and Floodplain- Vaziances '�e State I.egislaNre has given the Department of Natuml Resources the respansibiliry to assist and advise commimiries in the administration and enfomement of local shoreland and floodplain zoning ordinances. As you may know,the Wisconsin Supreme Court has recently issued two decisions in wluch the Court held that a distinction should be made belween `S�se variances" and "area variances" when zoning boazds of adjustment/appeals hold heazings on vaziance applications. These distinctions were first made in the March 19, 2004 decision for Ziervogel v. Washington County Board ofAdjustment and ihe Supreme Coiut reafHmied the distincGon in iu May 18, 2004 decisioa in State v. iV'aushara County Board ojAdjustment Boazd members should keep in mind that the applicants have the burden of proving that their applicarion meets all o£*h"r. st�rtory requiremenu for the gtanting of a vaziance: 'Ihat is;the applicanu must prove that ihep will suffer unnecessary hardshin if the provisions in the counry's shoreland or floodQ]ain wnzne ordinance aze literally enforced. However, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has made it clear tLat proof of unnecessary hazdship by itself does not entifle an applicant to a vaziance. 'Ihe other statutory vaziance criteria must be satisfied as well. 'Ihe applicanu must prove that their propeity has some unique physical limitation that will cause the alleged unnecessary hardship, and il�at gianting the requested variance will not be contrary to the public interest. Use Variances versus Area Variances In its iecently issued decisions in Ziervogel v. Washington County BOA and State v. Waushara County BOA,the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that a distinction should be made between `Sise vaziances" and "area variances" when wning boazds of adjustmendappeals hold hearings on vaziance applications. A use variance pemuts a properry owner to use portions of theu propeny in a manner ihat is nat allowed under the coimty's shoreland or floodplain zoning ordinance. An example of a use variance would be the constcucfion of a new residence in a floodcvay, where ch. NR 116,Wis. Adm. Code, prolubits the consuuction of new residential stmcWres. An area variance relaxes a dimensional standard such as a setback, frontage, lat or height requirement. An example of an azea vaziance would be a reduction in a sideyazd setback for the placemeu[of an air conditioning unit. A vaziance is not necessarily an "azea vaziance" simpiy because aa applicant is seeking a vaziance from a standard�at is described in dimensional temis. Wisconsin judges and Supreme Court justices have stated in several recent opinions ihat applicarions for variances from standazds that aze described in dimensional dnr.wi.gov Quality Natura/ Resouroes ManagemerK � wisconsin.gov Through Excellent Customer Service P,.,.em �� terms,such as variances from ordinance provisions that prohibit residential structures in floodway azeas, may be"use variances°' Use Variance Criteria . The"no reasonable use in the absence of a variance"test from the Supreme Court's eazlier decision in State v. Kenosha Counry Board ofAdjustment(which defined the statutory`4�nnecessary hardship" criteria to mean that a vaziance may only be issued if there is no reasonable use for the property in ihe absence of a variance)should be applied to`S�se vaziances"to deterntine if there is unnecessary hardship. It should be noted that in the Waushara County case,the Supreme Court explained that there was no need to wemile the Kenosha County decision because the Court's holding in the Kenosha County case was "wholly consisteat with the reasoning regarding a focus on the pucpose of the ordinance set forth in Srryder and Outagamie County."'Ihe County stated ihat"it is evident that flus court has consistendy noted tbat the puxpose of a zoning oidinance should not be lost sight of when deternuning whether the variance requested should be granted." Waushara County,�32. The applicant must also demonstrate tbat unique physical limitations of the property exist tbat prevent compliance with the ordinance. Physical limitations may be steep slopes or wetlands unique to a prope8y and not shazed by ather properties in the azea.'Ihe personal circumstances of an applicant,such as a growing faznily,elderly parents, or a desire for a larger home or garage,aze not factois uniqne to the property and cannot be consideced as such.'Ihe "desire"to expand a house on a lake or to build a new, lazger gazage,no matter how strong,is nota"need",and the denial of a desire is not a hazdship. 'Ihe applicant must also demonstrate that vaziance will not resutt in hami or be contrary to public interests.Public interests related to shoreland and floodplain zoning ordinances,include but are not limited to,preserving clean wazer,protectiag lifie;heakh and Property;*�inimi�ino i�.�oc4.��ence of I11L11IC IIOOQ U11gI1L 3IC35;�1ICVCI1QlII�lllf.I�'.��.5�CI F�.g1b11$1 �160�eL�V�L�FI$W�IGVGl1L L�iVl/�.{!`dl7laKG it114 litigation between landowners;protecting fish and wildlife habitat;and preserving aazural scenic beauty. Area Variance Criteria For"azea variaaces",the criteria quoted below in the Ziervogel decision from the�yder decision appiy: "When considering an area variance,the question of whether unnecessary hardship . . .exists is best explained as `whether compliance with the strict letfer of the restrictions goveming area, setbacks, frontage,height,bulk or density would unceasonably prevent the owner from using the pmperty for a pemiitted puipose or would render confomuty wiih such restridions unnecessazily burdensome.' " The first criterion for the issuance of azea vaziances in the language quoted above from the Snyder decision is whether compliance with the ordin�ce`bvould unreasonably prevent the owner from using the property for a permitted purpose" lhis Srst criterion is only safisfied if req�'iri�compliance with the ordinance would unreasonably prevent�e owners from using the property for any permitted pucpose. 'Ihis is tcue because the Wisconsin Supreme Court has held thai property owners aze not entitled to the "lughest and best use"of their property and aze not entitled to a vaziance to allow one of a number of possible uses if theie is at least one reasonable use that dces not requue a vaziance. The second criterion for the issuance of azea variances in the language quoted from the Snyder decision is wheiher compliance with the ordinance`�vould render conformity with such restrictions unnecessarily burdensome" It is tbis portion of the area variance criteria from the Snyder decision that provides boards of adjustment with greater disc:etion in azea vaziance cases ihan they had under the Kenosha County`Smnecessary hardship"test. To deteffiine if this second criterion is sarisfied,variance 2 • requests must,in the wonds of Justice Sykes in the Ziervogel decision,be"evaluated in light of the purpose of the zoning ordinance and the public interests at stake." "The boazd must detemiine whether a hatdship unique to the property has been demonstrated and whether the relief requested is consisteni cvith the public interest such that the vaziance should be gianted,or whether a vaziance would subvert the purpose of the zoning restriction to such an extent tk�at it must be denied" Ziervogel,9¶33-34. Under this analysis,even if a hardship unique to the propeity has been demonstrated by the applicanis,the vaziance must still be denied if the granting of the variance will significantly undermine the piupose of the zoning restriction at issue. In addition to meeting the above criteria,an application for an azea vaziance must also meet the other tests for a variance-uni9ue physical limitations and the vaziance must not be conuazy to the public interest,as described above with use variances. Review of Shore/and and Floodplain Variance Applications Even if an applicant establishes that some haidship will e�st in the absence of a variance,�t may hot be an unnecessary hardshiµ If there is any hazdslup at a11,it may be a necessary biuden that the property owneis should be e�ected to beaz,so that the pucposes of shorel�d and floodplain zoning can be achieved.'ILis is because many variances,if gcanted,would completely undeffiine the pwposes belrind pmhibiting most suucdues within shoieland setback areas and floodways. In the Ziervogel decision,after the quotation from the SYryder decision that is quoted above,Justice Sykes states: "Whether this [area vaziance] standazd is met. . .will depend upon the board of adjustment's consideration of the pu�wse of the zoning restriction in question(including the important public pucpose�'of sh�.�eland wning geaeially),the effect of the restriction on L'�e property,and the effect of a vaziance on the neignbornood and tne iazger pu'viic inietea�. Z�r��xE�,i Y�. Shoreland zoning ordinances setve the important putposes of protecting fish and wildlife habitat,water quality and nawral scenic beauty in and around navigable bodies of water. Fioodplain ionin8 ordinances aze necessaryto protec�human life and health,and to mi++;mi�P propercy damaSes and economic losses azising from floods.The conshvction and expansion of homes,garages, and other shuctures within shoreland and floodplain areas can negatively impact water quality during constructian,in�Tease the azea of impervious surfaces on the properly wluch will likely increase the stormwater nmoff to the creek after consttuction,and adversely impact the shoreland buffer azea that is so critical for wildlife and 5sh habitat and scenic beauty.'Ihe constmction and expansion of shuccures in floodplains also incieases the potential for loss of human lives and damage to prope�ty durin8 floods.Repeated vaziances for the wnsimction or expansion of buildings within the shorelands and floodplains would have a significant cumulative, adverse impact on naviBable waternays and would be contruy to the public interest. cc: Regional Directo� Water Leaders Aquatic Habitat Exper[s UWEX Basin Educators Wateished Experts CLUE Staff Water Management Specialists Russ Rasmussen-WT/2 Shoreland Team Members Richani Wedepohl-WT/2 Todd Ambs-AD/5 Toni Herkert-R'T/2 Mike Staggs-FHl3 Gary Heinrichs-WT/2 Iv(ary Ellen Vollbrecht-FH/3 Dave O'Malley-W'IY2 Linda Meyer-LS/5 Cazmen Wagner-WT/2 Marcia Penner - LS/5 Tom Steidl - LS/5 Sob F7atson - WT/2 Miriam Anderson - WT/2 3 ! 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BAIL OF WISCONSIN F6RhT'$-1982 T�^� "P"cc pE.[qvLU �mt nccn�minu os�e ii IQUIT CLAIM DEED 2 '�3 6 i' � !I __ ..._ � _ ._ . -_ . __ _ _ I Mary J. hTeisz, an aduit aingle woman, � a �� • li � . . . . ......... i Non-Wisconsin Fte'sid'ep£' """"' """ fi ' �� w,d �,,o._�/p� �! I _ ...._... . . . . .. ....... .. ..... .. . �, �L�s �' .��' .� i � a� � . .... . . .. '-'............. ........................... . . .. ...... ., M a� FAS Pro erties, Inc. , a m. � �� qmt clnims to . -_:..............._..............Q.._...................................., .,1 -�.,co�d` cy � ....__Wisconsin Corporation............................._.........._:�....._.... � � ......................__ ............................---......Sawper...................._.. .�..__.... � , � I II Stitte of Wisconsin: ..................."'•"---...��Cuunty� . I thc follnwim� dr.scriLed real eetate in "'-.....-""... ________------_---_.. -'—_— � � A�T�A� *� Steven Friendshuh � � I� PO BOX 432 I � SAvage, Mn. 55378 - -- .._. ..._ . _ .. �I ITax Ym�ccl No: ._................_......... �I �� A piece or parcel of land located in Government Lot Four (4) , li i: Section Thirty-two ( 32) , Township Forty (40) North, Range �� Eight (8) h'est, Sawyer County, Wiaconsin, more particularly �� described as follows: Beginning at the North quarter corner �I �! of Section Thirty-two (32 ) , Tow��hip Forty (40) North, Range � �I Eight (6) k'est; thence North 87 00 East a distance of �' 117 feet; thence South 39°15 ' West a distance of 265 feet �� to the lakeshore; thenC�_Nottherly_along the lakeshore a distance , I� of 200 feet; thence��Torth 87°00 ' East a distance of 133 feet � to the place of beginnfng. I� AND The East 139 feet of t}ie Weat 1339 feet of Government Lot ;' Seven (7) , Section Twenty-nine ( 29) , Township Forty (90) ;I � North, Range Eight (8 ) West, Sawyer County, Wisconsin. �' ;I AND � � The East Two (2) Roda of lot numbered Seven (7) of Section ii Il Twenty-nine (29) , Townehip Forty (40) North, Range Eight '; II (8) Westof the 4th P.M. in Wisconsin. � � ' TRANSFER '; i $ �36�� j� FEE �� This ._. ..18 ROt homeetead property. (is) (is nut) . . Dated this ....................ZRd..................... dayiof ......................_..__.AU�U6.t............._........, is94.... I� � ' i; , . ... .... .. ......�,�2.c.G.�( EAL) ...................�---...-----........._...._-----..._......_(SEALj �� I ary . W sz \ iI � I • S ? • _........ � ...... ..... . .. '.................... . .... ..... . .... ......... ........ ........... . .. .. i; II _..............._............ ......---...............(SEAL) .._... ...._.............................._......_._... ....._(SEnLj II • ............................. � I� ..._ — ...__ ....- . . .............. . .................. -- — — ...._... ji I -.-._-- - .-_----.---.--'--,-._--...------- STATE OF WISCONSIN � 'I Si nature(e AUTHENTICATION ACKNOWL�DGMENT II S ) ------ - i --------•-----------'---'---'-'------....-'-"-•..............'--•------'--... il _.�C��a^...'-"-'-""..County. ` ��M+Y��y � j . auihenticated this ........day of......................_.., 19....._ Personally came before me this�� .._ ..�• I .,..... ............ . ....................��---...... �- - -�-��--�--.... ......-�-�-- -.��.usJ....Weisz9�t1.�?'1�attSt+�••na�'0��,� � i .................................... _- .............---...._....--�---..... ............- �-� --Y---�----.....---......�T--- ► s, � : �.Q.T:�Ry.� s: TITLE: MEMHER STATE BAR OF WISCONSIN • • . ..........---�-------•------...-'--------"--�'----�-�---'----------'- • . • P G = •� ..... . .. . .............. ...... ...... .. - -. .. - - - ._.....----�-�E�-��.- � (If not. ........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...�.B-L- �---: J. authorized by § 706.06, Wis. Stats.) . , to me known to ba the person .......-ry.,�p.ezecuted,bfi�a i� I� 'oreg 'ng instrument and acknowledgA.Jl�I�4Y�...+••'P�`'�� II THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTE� BY ' /1 � � F W�S.a� li ' � ��,(�,�,_,�r„��4qp��O � . Mary Weisz � - - -.. "__"'._'___'_._- --- - ---•--� -� ' i� � Y.._.._ .. .. . :.... � ............._.......... .._ . ._ . . MY Comnvss i. Hloom3ngton, Mfii':" 5'59'32'......... ... rroc�r r�m� --.�.�.•...Sfi.e��.'!.--�-�-��-�-------�- - - �; . ....---.__.. ..........._..._...--�---�--•— --............---�--��--- '-- - � --........ ts�wy.eln�-----..._.com�ty, wis. " �' ' ion is mnnent.11f nnt, state ex iraGion �I (Siy�naturec mny be iwthenticated or acl:nuwledgtd. Both P P il �. nre not neceusury.) , dete: ........................../1-�Q-----------..._. 19.�1�F ) � i '-.. i —�— - -----_--. �- -_:-:._. ____ ._ _.._ .__._ � I� ____' . ---- ._. .. . -- - ::.�.`'=—'_'_..— :�-_::=------ -- �-- --' :; � � �-53t� f'G426 , Ourr ct.rrht nrr:n �r��n: u�rz or o�isronsiN �e;„��,��:�.�� i.,,�.��i n�„��.a r.,� i��.. i �ce of ::' �� Sawyer County Zoning Administration x P.O.Fbx 676 Hayward, Wisconsin 54843 (715)G34-8288 December 7, 2004 FAS Properties, Inc P.O. Box 161 Stone Lake, WI 54876 Re: Lot l, being part of Gov't lot 4, S 32, T 40N, R 8W; Parcel :4.3 Deaz Mr. Friendshuh; i Your application for a variance will be considered at a Public Hearing before the Sawyer � County Zoning Board of Appeals on January 18, 2005 I This hearing will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the Sawyer County Courthouse, 10610 Main II Street, Hayward, Wisconsin. , It is recommended that either you or a representative be present at the Hearing. A lack of i information about the situation may result in unnecessary delay of a decision. Failure to � appear may result in the denial of the application. If it is impossible for a representative to be present, please submit a written statement to this office directed to Arvid H. Vallem, Chairman of the Board of Appeals. This statement should include a description of the general terrain; surrounding development; your proposed intentions; and the purpose of the request. Photographs of the property and/or buildings are requested. Explain the undue zoning hardship inflicted upon the , owner by conforming to the required minimum regulation, which induced the variance request. Convenience and financial loss or gain does not constitute a zoning hardship. Your appGcation will come before the Town Board for their review. Please contact the Town Clerk, Shirley Miller; 634-8469 to obtain the time and confirm the date of the Town Board meeting for your attendance or the attendance of your agent. 1 T • � • Office of Sawyer County Zoning Administration r. o. sox 676 Hayward, Wisconsin 54843 (715) 634-8288 URL: www.sawyercountygov.org E-mail: zone.admin@,sawyercountygov.org November 29, 2004 MSG Group, Inc. 15760 W Lakeshore Road Hayward, WI 54843 Re: Parcel :7. 12, S 29, T 40N, R 08W, Town of Bass Lake: Application for Variance Dear Mr. Friendshuh: I have enclosed the following documents with this letter. • Inspection Report for the above property, • Application for Variance — Additional Information, • Board of Appeals Conclusions of Law Form (This is the form that the Board members will use to determine if your situation meets the requirements for the granting of the variance that you have requested.) and a • completed "Variance Application." If you believe that you meet the criteria for the requested variance you should review the inspection report and application for correctness. If correct, sign the application and return it to this office with a check in the amount of $250.00 made out to the "Sawyer County Zoning Administration" by Friday, December 3, 2004 for hearings in January 2005. The "Application for Variance - Additional Information" must also be filled out and returned with the Variance Application. Both documents together make up the entire application that will be reviewed by the Sawyer County Board of Appeals. Failure to return both of the documents or failure to complete either document in its entirety will cause the variance application to be rejected by this office. The "Variance Application" will be reviewed at two public hearings. The first hearing will be held by the Town of Bass Lake at 6:30 P.M., Monday, January 10, 2005. You should contact Shirley A. Miller, Town of Bass Lake Clerk, at (715) 634-8469 (Town Hall) to confirm this date. It is very important that you contact Mrs. Miller as soon as possible, as the Town of Bass Lake may require that you attend a meeting of the Town's Planning Commission prior to your appearance before the Town Board. The Sawyer County Board of Appeals will hold the second hearing at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 18, 2005, in the large courtroom located in the Sawyer County Courthouse. You ar your agent should attend each hearing, especially the hearing conducted by the Sawyer County Board of Appeals. Only the Board of Appeals can grant the variance, the decision of the Town of Bass Lake is advisory only. It is your responsibility to convince the Board of Appeals to grant the variance that has been requested. Therefore, you should consider using any means at your disposal (i.e., photographs, drawings, a good verbal presentation, etc.) as you present the facts to the Board. Please contact Mrs. Kitty Taylor if you have any questions. Office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Yours truly, G%(/ ��. William A. hristman Zoning Administrator