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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from March 2, 2021 and March 22, 2021

Plan Commission - 02 Mar 2021 - Minutes

Plan Commission - 22 Mar 2021 - Minutes

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5. PUBLIC HEARING a. Public Hearing to consider the following for development of the property located at

526 N Knowles Ave, City of New Richmond, St. Croix County, Wisconsin Conditional Use Permit - Azul Tequila

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b. Public Hearing to consider amendments to the following sections of the City of

New Richmond Municipal Code:

a. Section 105-66 and 121-56 related to requirements for accessory structures

b. Section121-52 and Table 14 of the Zoning Ordinance related to minimum parking requirements

c. Text amendment to Section 121-49 related to building material standards City Code Amendments

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6. ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA 7. NEW BUSINESS a. New Richmond – Anderson Trust Extra Territorial Zoning Certified Survey Map

New Richmond – Anderson Trust ETZ - CSM

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8. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS 9. ADJOURNMENT

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Plan Commission Meeting March 2, 2021

Plan Commission Meeting

Minutes

5:00 PM - Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Council Chambers

The Plan Commission of the City of New Richmond was called to order on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 5:00 PM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present:

PRESENT: Fred Horne, Mike Kastens, Jim Jackson, MaryKay Rice, David Tyvoll, Ben Kurth

ABSENT:

OTHERS PRESENT:

Noah Wiedenfeld, Rae Ann Ailts, Beth Thompson, Josh Low, Sean Lentz, Michelle Scanlan

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mike Kastens made a motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. MaryKay Rice seconded the motion. Carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mike Kastens made a motion to approve Minutes from 2/2/2021. Jim Jackson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing regarding the proposed amendment of boundaries and project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 9

(See the Public Hearing Notice which was published on February 18, 2021).

NEW RICHMOND TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT 9 PROJECT PLAN AMENDMENT Rae Ann Ailts reviewed the history of Tax Incremental District (TID) No. 9 which was created on June 25, 2008 as a conservation or rehabilitation district. The district was created to support improvements to Minnesota Ave, Knowles Ave and 4th Street, infrastructure and provide development incentives to qualifying projects.

Sean Lentz explained that in 2020, site plans were approved by the Plan Commission and City Council to construct a fifty unit multi-family residential housing unit on the underdeveloped parcel at


611 and 633 Dakota Avenue. The developer, Gerrard Development LLC, is seeking Tax Increment Financing (on a pay-go basis) to support the project and solar initiatives. Ehlers evaluated the project and has determined that public assistance is necessary for this development and proposed amendment to TID No. 9 to add additional territory to the District, pay development incentives to redevelop blighted properties (611 and 633 S Dakota), fund additional projects within in the District and implement projects within 1/2 mile of the District.

Sean Lentz further explained that if the Plan Commission recommends the proposed amendment at this meeting, it will move on to the City Council on March 8th. If both groups approve the TID No. 9 amendment, it will go back to the Joint Review Board on March 18th.

ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA

CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION #032102 DESIGNATING PROPOSED AMENDED BOUNDARIES AND APPROVING A PROJECT PLAN AMENDMENT FOR TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NO. 9 Resolution 032102 TID 9 Amendment

MaryKay Rice made a motion to approve Resolution #032102 Designating Proposed Amended Boundaries and Approving a Project Plan Amendment for Tax Incremental District No. 9 and further recommended City

Council review it at their March 8th meeting. Mike Kastens seconded the motion. Carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS

ADJOURNMENT Jim Jackson made a motion to adjourn MaryKay Rice seconded the motion. Carried unanimously.

City of New Richmond Wisconsin TID No. 9 Amendment Plan Commission Resolution

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RESOLUTION NO. 032102

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PROPOSED AMENDED BOUNDARIES AND APPROVING A PROJECT PLAN AMENDMENT

FOR TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NO. 9, CITY OF NEW RICHMOND, WISCONSIN

WHEREAS, the City of New Richmond (the “City”) has determined that use of Tax

Incremental Financing is required to promote development and redevelopment within the City; and

WHEREAS, Tax Incremental District No. 9 (the “District”) was created by the City on June 25, 2008 as a district in need of rehabilitation or conservation district; and

WHEREAS, the City now desires to amend the Project Plan and boundaries of the District (the “Amendment”) in accordance with the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes Section 66.1105 (the "Tax Increment Law"); and

WHEREAS, such Amendment will:

a. Add territory from the District as permitted under Wisconsin Statutes Section 66.1005(4)(h)2.

b. Amend the categories, locations or costs of project costs to be made as permitted under Wisconsin Statutes Section 66.1005(4)(h)1.

WHEREAS, an amended Project Plan for the District (the “Amendment”) has been prepared that includes:

a. A statement listing of the kind, number and location of all proposed public works or improvements within the District, or to the extent provided in Wisconsin Statutes Sections 66.1105(2)(f)1.k. and 66.1105(2)(f)1.n., outside of the District;

b. An economic feasibility study; c. A detailed list of estimated project costs; d. A description of the methods of financing all estimated project costs and the time when

the related costs or monetary obligations are to be incurred; e. A map showing existing uses and conditions of real property in the District; f. A map showing proposed improvements and uses in the District; g. Proposed changes of zoning ordinances, master plan, map, building codes and City

ordinances; h. A list of estimated non-project costs; i. A statement of the proposed plan for relocation of any persons to be displaced; j. A statement indicating how the amendment of the district promotes the orderly

development of the City; k. An opinion of the City Attorney or of an attorney retained by the City advising that the

plan is complete and complies with Wisconsin Statutes Section 66.1105(4)(f). WHEREAS, prior to its publication, a copy of the notice of public hearing was sent to owners of all property in the proposed District, to the chief executive officers of St. Croix County, the New Richmond School District, and the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College District, and any other entities having the power to levy taxes on property located within the District, in accordance with the procedures specified in the Tax Increment Law; and


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WHEREAS, in accordance with the procedures specified in the Tax Increment Law, the Plan Commission, on March 2, 2021 held a public hearing concerning the proposed amendment to the Project Plan and boundaries of the District, providing interested parties a reasonable opportunity to express their views thereon. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Plan Commission of the City of New Richmond that:

1. It recommends to the Common Council that the boundaries of Tax Incremental District No. 9 be amended as designated in Exhibit A of this Resolution.

2. It approves and adopts the amended Project Plan for the District, attached as Exhibit

B, and recommends its approval to the Common Council. 3. Amendment of the Project Plan and Boundaries of the District promotes orderly

development in the City. Adopted this __________ day of ______________, 2021 ________________________________________ Plan Commission Chair _____________________________________________ Secretary of the Plan Commission


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EXHIBIT A -

LEGAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OR

MAP OF TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NO. 9

CITY OF NEW RICHMOND

THIS CAN BE FOUND IN THE PROJECT PLAN


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EXHIBIT B -

PROJECT PLAN

THIS WILL BE HANDED OUT SEPARATELY


Plan Commission Meeting

Minutes

4:30 PM - Monday, March 22, 2021

Council Chambers/Virtual

The Plan Commission of the City of New Richmond was called to order on Monday, March 22, 2021, at 4:30 PM, in the Council Chambers/Virtual, with the following members present:

PRESENT: Fred Horne, Mike Kastens, Jim Jackson, Ben Kurth, Craig Kittel

ABSENT: MaryKay Rice David Tyvoll

OTHERS PRESENT:

Beth Thompson, Michelle Scanlan

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF AGENDA Jim Jackson made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented. Ben Kurth seconded the motion. Carried unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

STEPHENS CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP - EXTRA TERRITORIAL ZONING AREA Beth Thompson presented a Certified Survey Map in Richmond Township within the 1.5 Mile Extra Territorial Zoning (ETZ) area. Donald and Lori Stephens own a 40.0 acre parcel located at 1496 140th Street, which is at the southwest quadrant of County Road G and 140th Street within Richmond Township. The property is developed with one single family dwelling at the northeast corner of the parcel. Haffner Construction, LLC submitted the application on behalf of the property owners to St. Croix County for a Certified Survey Map (CSM) to subdivide two lots from the parcel, one of which includes the existing single family dwelling. The CSM is subject to review and approval by the City as it is within the 1.5 Mile Extra Territorial Zoning (ETZ) area.

Motion to approve a CSM for Donald and Lori Stephens within the 1.5 ETZ area of Richmond Township, subject to the following conditions:

1. A deed restriction shall be recorded with Lot 1, Lot 2, and the remaining parent parcel prohibiting further subdivision unless approved in accordance with the ETZ requirements established by the City of New Richmond.

2. Each lot shall provide for on‐site well and septic systems in compliance with State of Wisconsin and St. Croix County rules.


3. The CSM shall be revised to provide for dedication of 55 feet of roadway easement for the south half of County Road G consistent with the functional classification designation of the City of New Richmond Comprehensive Plan.

4. The CSM shall be revised to dedicate a 10 foot wide drainage and utility easement at the perimeter of each lot outside of any roadway easement overlying the common line between Lots 1 and 2 five feet on each side.

Mike Kastens made a motion to approve the CSM for Donald and Lori Stephens within the 1.5 ETZ area of Richmond Township subject to the four conditions as presented. Jim Jackson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS

ADJOURNMENT Jim Jackson made a motion to adjourn. Ben Kurth seconded the motion. Carried unanimously.

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MEMORANDUM TO: New Richmond Plan Commission FROM: D. Daniel Licht, AICP DATE: 25 March 2021 RE: New Richmond – Azul Tequila; Outdoor seating CUP TPC FILE: 164.02

BACKGROUND Azul Tequila Bar and Grill located at 526 N Knowles Avenue, has submitted a plan for outdoor seating accessory to their restaurant. Azul Tequila is a restaurant use with a Class B intoxicating liquor license and the proposed outdoor seating area is to include alcohol service. Accessory outdoor seating is allowed by Section 121‐56(f) of the Zoning Ordinance . A conditional use permit for a beer garden is also required by Section 121‐50(c) of the Zoning Ordinance. Exhibits: Site Location Site Plan

ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The subject site is guided by the Comprehensive Plan for commercial uses within the Downtown New Richmond area. The provision of an outdoor seating area for the restaurant is an expansion of an existing business within the City and expands service choices for patrons. The location of the accessory seating area/beer garden also adds activity to the streetscape along Knowles Avenue. The proposed outdoor seating area/beer garden is consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan.

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Zoning. The subject site is zoned Z6 District. Restaurant uses are allowed as a permitted use within this Zoning District. Outdoor seating areas are allowed as an accessory use subject to the standards of Section 121‐56(f) of the Zoning Ordinance. Alcohol service defines the outdoor seating area as a beer garden which requires a conditional use permit for compliance with the performance standards in Section 121‐50(c) of the Zoning Ordinance. Surrounding Uses. The subject site is surrounded by the following existing and planned land uses shown in the table below. Based on the location of the accessory outdoor seating/beer garden on the west elevation of the principal building, no compatibility issues are anticipated to occur.

Direction Land Use Plan Zoning Map Existing Use

North/East Commercial Z6 District Builders First Source

South Commercial Z6 District O’Reilly Auto Parts

West Commercial Z6 District DQ Undeveloped

Lot Requirements. The lot requirements for the Z6 District reflect the desired character of downtown New Richmond. Lot coverage may be up to 100 percent of the lot area. And setbacks are allowed to be a minimum of none and maximum of five feet to require building forward site design as part of the streetscape along Knowles Avenue. If a principal building was reconstructed on the site, it would be required to be much closer to Knowles Avenue than it is today. The proposed fenced patio is also to be constructed as close as practical to the lot line, but will not have the same effect that a building would in terms of streetscape appearance or visibility for traffic entering the roadway.

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Performance Standards. The provisions for accessory outdoor seating and beer gardens in Section 121‐56(f) and Section 121‐50(C) of the Zoning Ordinance, respectively require: Installation of a minimum 4‐foot tall fence to completely enclose the beer garden with

egress gates as required by the Building Code.

The beer garden must be located upon an impervious surface.

The beer garden shall be segregated from through vehicle drive lanes by a raised 6 inch concrete curb and from pedestrian circulation by means of temporary fencing.

A minimum clear passage zone for pedestrians at the perimeter of the beer garden shall be at least 3 feet without interference from parked motor vehicles, bollards, trees, tree gates, curbs, stairways, trash receptacles, street lights, parking meters, etc. Overstory trees or umbrellas extending into the pedestrian clear passage zone or drive aisles shall have a minimum clearance of 7 feet above grade.

No electronically amplified outdoor music, intercom, audio speakers, or other such noise generating devices shall be allowed in the beer garden.

Furniture shall be washable, constructed of metal, plastic or other weather resistant materials, and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Furniture shall not be stored, stacked and/or covered in the beer garden and shall be movable to allow for seasonal changes. One covered trash receptacle matching appearance of other furniture shall be provided for every eight tables.

Annual/perennial flowers shall be used to enhance streetscape aesthetics and plant material shall be in containers to allow for movement.

The applicant has provided a site plan illustrating the patio between the building and sidewalk along Knowles Avenue. There are existing sidewalks on the north and south sides of the proposed patio that provide connection between the principal building and sidewalk along Knowles Avenue. The Development Review Committee commented that the patio needs to be setback from the sidewalk along Knowles Avenue to provide access to in place utilities, which the DRC also noted would aid in visibility for traffic entering Knowles Avenue. We recommend making the performance standards regarding fence height, furniture maintenance, and landscaping approval conditions. Off‐Street Parking. The building is a single tenant building for which Table 14 of the Zoning Ordinance requires two off‐street parking stalls per 1,000 square feet. The area of the building is approximately 2,800 square feet and proposed outdoor seating area/beer garden is 950 square feet. Eight parking stalls are required for a combined area of 3,750 square feet. There are 37 stalls available on the subject site. The use complies with the number of off‐street parking stalls required by of the Zoning Ordinance.

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Storm Water Management. The area of the proposed accessory outdoor seating and beer garden is a grass surface. The Public Works Director must evaluate if converting the area from a grass surface to patio will affect storm water management. All grading and stormwater management issues are to be subject to review and approval of the Public Works Director. Utilities. The proposed outdoor seating area/beer garden will not affect utilities serving the principal use. All utility issues are to be subject to review and approval of the Public Works Director.

RECOMMENDATION The DRC considered the application at their meeting on 15 March 2021 and recommends approval of a conditional use permit to allow an accessory outdoor seating/beer garden use for Azul Tequila Bar and Grill, subject to the conditions as outlined below.

POSSIBLE ACTIONS A. Motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Azul Tequila for an outdoor patio,

subject to the following conditions: 1. The patio surface shall be setback from the sidewalk along Knowles Avenue to

allow access to in place utilities, subject to review and approval of City staff. 2. The patio surface and perimeter fence shall be setback from the sidewalk along

Knowles Avenue so as not to impede visibility for traffic exiting the subject site. 3. Installation of a minimum 4‐foot tall fence to completely enclose the beer

garden with egress gates as required by the Building Code. 4. No electronically amplified outdoor music, intercom, audio speakers, or other

such noise generating devices shall be allowed in the beer garden. 5. Furniture shall be washable, constructed of metal, plastic or other weather

resistant materials and maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Furniture shall not be stored, stacked and/or covered in the beer garden and shall be movable to allow for seasonal changes.

6. One covered trash receptacle matching appearance of other furniture shall be

provided for every eight tables.

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7. Annual/perennial flowers shall be used to enhance streetscape aesthetics as shown on the site plan and plant material shall be in containers to allow for movement.

B. Motion to deny the request based on a finding that the request does not comply with

the Zoning Ordinance. C. Motion to table. c. Noah Wiedenfeld, Interim City Administrator Beth Thompson, Community Development Director Erik Evenson, Public Works Director Michelle Scanlan, City Clerk

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MEMORANDUM TO: New Richmond Plan Commission FROM: D. Daniel Licht, AICP DATE: 25 March 2021 RE: New Richmond – Zoning Ordinance; Proposed amendments TPC FILE: 164.01

BACKGROUND City staff has prepared proposed amendments of the City Code related to accessory buildings, exterior finish requirements for non‐residential buildings, and shared parking. Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are processed in accordance with Section 121‐29 of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires review by the Development Review Committee, consideration by the Plan Commission following conducting of a public hearing, and approval of the City Council. Exhibits: Draft ordinance

ANALYSIS Accessory Buildings. Section 121‐56 of the Zoning Ordinance regulates accessory buildings. City staff is proposing to add Table 16 with specifications as to when a building permit is required for accessory buildings and requirements for flooring and foundations. The proposed table is to be cross referenced with Section 105‐66 of the City Code outlining Building and Building Code regulations. The proposed amendment also limits use of shipping containers as accessory buildings except within the Z7 District as outdoor storage.

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Exterior Finish. Section 121‐49.G(h) of the Zoning Ordinance establishes exterior finish requirements for non‐residential buildings. City staff is proposing to amend this section to: Increase the allowed use of metal siding from 50 percent to 80 percent of the wall area.

Require non‐metal exterior finish materials used for the building on elevations visible

from public streets.

Require use of architectural design techniques to provide variation in building walls and roofline both physically and visually to enhance aesthetics and minimize mass.

Shared Parking. Section 121‐52(a)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance establishes procedures for shared parking to meet the off‐street parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The existing language states that a “permit” is to be approved, but the processed outlined by the Zoning Ordinance is that an agreement is executed and recorded with the properties to affect the shared parking approval. City staff is clarifying the section regarding the approval process.

RECOMMENDATION The DRC reviewed the proposed City Code amendments at their meeting on 15 March 2021 and recommends approval.

POSSIBLE ACTIONS A. Motion to recommend City Council approval of amendments to the City Code as

presented. B. Motion to table. c. Noah Wiedenfeld, Interim City Administrator Beth Thompson, Community Development Director

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ORDINANCE #__ THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW RICHMOND DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Section 105‐66(c)(1) of the City Code is hereby amended to add the following

provisions: d. Buildings with an area of 300 square feet or less shall meet the requirements of

Section 121‐56 of the Zoning Ordinance regulating accessory structures.

Section 2. Section 121‐49.G(2) of the City Code is hereby amended to add the following

provisions: (2) Non‐Residential Uses.:

a. For non‐residential uses, any exposed metal or fiberglass finish shall be limited to 50 80 percent of the surface of any building wall. Any metal finish utilized in the building shall be a minimum of 26 gauge steel. All sides of the principal and accessory structures are to have essentially the same or coordinated, harmonious exterior finish materials and treatment. The roof slope shall be limited to a maximum of 1:12 slope, unless approved by the Zoning Administrator.

b. Properties located in the Z‐6 Central Business District shall also comply with the purpose and intent of the “City of New Richmond Downtown Design Guidelines”, as may be amended.

c. Site and building design shall orient higher quality architectural features and elements (non‐metal siding) towards the public street corridors.

d. Properties shall incorporate a combination of quality design techniques such as height variations, wall plane projections or recessions, variation in building material and color, or repeating patterns of building articulation, if they have frontage along STH 64, STH 65, Business Hwy 64, and West Richmond Way.

Section 3. Section 121‐52(a)(6) of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

(6) Shared Parking. The City may administratively approve joint parking for one or more businesses where the total number of parking stalls provided for joint use is less than the sum of the total required for each business should they provide them separately. The applicant or applicants must demonstrate the feasibility of the arrangement in a written report. Such a permitapproval shall not be granted except when the following conditions are found to exist: a. Proximity. The building or use for which application is being made to utilize the off‐street

parking facilities provided by another building or use shall be located within 300 feet of such parking facilities, excluding public rights‐of‐way.

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b. Conflict in Hours. The applicant shall demonstrate in documented fashion that there is no substantial conflict in the principal operating hours of the 2 buildings or uses for which joint use of off‐street parking facilities is proposed.

c. Written Consent and Agreement. A legally binding instrument, executed by the parties concerned, for joint use of off‐street parking facilities, in a form and manner of execution approved by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the City Clerk and recorded with the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles, and a certified copy of the recorded document shall be filed with the City within 60 days after approval of the joint parking use by the City or the interim use permit shall be considered null and void.

Section 4. Section 121‐56 of the City Code is hereby amended to add the following provisions

and renumber subsequent sections accordingly: (g) Shipping containers, also known as land/sea containers, shall not be allowed to be used

as accessory structures or stored outdoors except on properties zoned Z7 District in accordance with Section 121‐48(a).

(h) All accessory structures shall be subject to the specifications in Table 16.

Table 16. Accessory Structures

Size Building Permit Required?

Specifications

< 150 sq. ft. No Natural decay resistant, treated wood, or other prefabricated flooring – no open floor. Base shall be Class 5 gravel, concrete, or asphalt (no sand or pea gravel). Cannot be placed directly on grass. Anchoring system designed to secure building to ground is required. Plans shall be submitted with building permit application.

150 – 300 sq. ft. Yes

> 300 sq. ft. Yes Must meet requirements of NRMC Sec. 105‐66.

This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication as provided by law. Passed and approved: Published and effective: CITY OF NEW RICHMOND By:______________________________ Fred Horne, Mayor

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ATTEST:_______________________________ Michelle Scanlan, City Clerk

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MEMORANDUM TO: Beth Thompson FROM: Daniel Licht, AICP DATE: 6 April 2021 RE: New Richmond – Anderson Trust ETZ/CSM TPC FILE: 164.02

BACKGROUND The Curtiss A and Elaine V Anderson Family Revokable Trust own a 40.7 acre parcel located at 1792 95th Street within Richmond Township. The property is developed with one single family dwelling and two detached accessory buildings. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has submitted application on behalf of the property owners to St. Croix County for a Certified Survey Map (CSM) to subdivide a lot encompassing the existing buildings from the parcel. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is to acquire the undeveloped portion of the subdivided property. The CSM is subject to review and approval by the City as it is within the 1.5 Mile Extra Territorial Zoning (ETZ) area. Exhibits: Site Location Proposed CSM (2 pages)

ANALYSIS Proposed CSM. The property owner is proposing to subdivide a 10.0 acre lot for the existing single family dwelling and detached accessory buildings. ETZ Zoning. No subdivision of any parcel within the ETZ area may be approved unless it is demonstrated by the applicant that the criteria of Section 117‐22A(d) of the Subdivision Ordinance are met.

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Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the subject site for future Mixed‐Use Corridor upon annexation to the City and extension of City sewer and water utilities to support development. Until the property is annexed and utilities extended, the Comprehensive Plan establishes a policy to preserve the agricultural areas outside the City boundary so future development can occur in a contiguous and efficient manner.

The proposed subdivision of a 10 acre lot and acquisition of the balance of the subject site by the US Fish and Wildlife Service will provide future opportunity for development of the proposed lot as guided by the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed lot and the remaining parent parcel are to have deed restrictions recorded prohibiting further subdivision unless consistent with the ETZ requirements established by the City. Surrounding Uses. To the west of the subject site is another parcel owned by the property owner that has been cultivated and is also being acquired by the US Fish and Wildlife Surface, which owns approximately 80 acres south of the subject site. Across 95th Street to the east are three rural single family lots. The proposed subdivision will be compatible with the existing land uses in the area as well as potential future rural residential township development or Mixed Use Corridor development upon annexation to the City. Utilities. City sewer and water utilities are not available to the subject site, which has existing private septic and well utilities. St. Croix County will require the maintenance of the existing private utilities to be updated and maintained in accordance with State of Wisconsin and St. Croix County rules as a condition of approval. Stormwater Management. The submitted CSM and St. Croix County GIS aerial photo indicate there is a wetland within the proposed lot. The pond should be overlaid by drainage and utility easement. There are no other improvement plans beyond existing buildings planned at this time that would create additional stormwater runoff. Streets. The subject site abuts 95th Street along its east line from which the existing single family dwelling is accessed. Figure 6‐1 of the New Richmond Comprehensive Plan designates functional classifications for streets and 95th Street is designated as a local roadway. There is no need for additional right‐of‐way dedication with the CSM.

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Easements. Section 117‐41 of the Subdivision Ordinance establishes a requirement for dedication of drainage and utility easements at the perimeter of each lot. These easements allow for stormwater drainage along property lines and installation of utilities along front lots lines. A ten foot wide easement must be dedicated at the perimeter of the proposed lot. As noted above, a drainage and utility easement is to be required over the wetland within the proposed lot.

RECOMMENDATION Our office and City staff recommends approval of the proposed CSM as it is consistent with the requirements of Section 117‐22A of the City Code.

POSSIBLE MOTION A. Motion to approve a CSM for the Curtiss A and Elaine V Anderson Revokable Trust

within the ETZ area of Richmond Township, subject to the following conditions:

1. A deed restriction shall be recorded with the proposed lot and the remaining parent parcel prohibiting further subdivision unless approved in accordance with the ETZ requirements established by the City of New Richmond.

2. The proposed lot shall provide for on‐site well and septic systems in compliance

with State of Wisconsin and St. Croix County rules. 3. The CSM shall be revised to dedicate a 10 foot wide drainage and utility

easement at the perimeter of the proposed lot and a drainage and utility easement over the wetland within the proposed lot.

B. Motion to deny the application based on a finding that the request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Extra Territorial Zoning provisions of the City Code.

C. Motion to table for further discussion. c. Noah Wiedenfeld, Interim City Administrator Beth Thompson, Community and Economic Development Director

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MEMORANDUM TO: Beth Thompson FROM: Daniel Licht, AICP DATE: 6 April 2021 RE: New Richmond – Anderson Trust ETZ/CSM TPC FILE: 164.02

BACKGROUND The Curtiss A and Elaine V Anderson Family Revokable Trust own a 40.7 acre parcel located at 1792 95th Street within Richmond Township. The property is developed with one single family dwelling and two detached accessory buildings. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has submitted application on behalf of the property owners to St. Croix County for a Certified Survey Map (CSM) to subdivide a lot encompassing the existing buildings from the parcel. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is to acquire the undeveloped portion of the subdivided property. The CSM is subject to review and approval by the City as it is within the 1.5 Mile Extra Territorial Zoning (ETZ) area. Exhibits: Site Location Proposed CSM (2 pages)

ANALYSIS Proposed CSM. The property owner is proposing to subdivide a 10.0 acre lot for the existing single family dwelling and detached accessory buildings. ETZ Zoning. No subdivision of any parcel within the ETZ area may be approved unless it is demonstrated by the applicant that the criteria of Section 117‐22A(d) of the Subdivision Ordinance are met.

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Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the subject site for future Mixed‐Use Corridor upon annexation to the City and extension of City sewer and water utilities to support development. Until the property is annexed and utilities extended, the Comprehensive Plan establishes a policy to preserve the agricultural areas outside the City boundary so future development can occur in a contiguous and efficient manner.

The proposed subdivision of a 10 acre lot and acquisition of the balance of the subject site by the US Fish and Wildlife Service will provide future opportunity for development of the proposed lot as guided by the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed lot and the remaining parent parcel are to have deed restrictions recorded prohibiting further subdivision unless consistent with the ETZ requirements established by the City. Surrounding Uses. To the west of the subject site is another parcel owned by the property owner that has been cultivated and is also being acquired by the US Fish and Wildlife Surface, which owns approximately 80 acres south of the subject site. Across 95th Street to the east are three rural single family lots. The proposed subdivision will be compatible with the existing land uses in the area as well as potential future rural residential township development or Mixed Use Corridor development upon annexation to the City. Utilities. City sewer and water utilities are not available to the subject site, which has existing private septic and well utilities. St. Croix County will require the maintenance of the existing private utilities to be updated and maintained in accordance with State of Wisconsin and St. Croix County rules as a condition of approval. Stormwater Management. The submitted CSM and St. Croix County GIS aerial photo indicate there is a wetland within the proposed lot. The pond should be overlaid by drainage and utility easement. There are no other improvement plans beyond existing buildings planned at this time that would create additional stormwater runoff. Streets. The subject site abuts 95th Street along its east line from which the existing single family dwelling is accessed. Figure 6‐1 of the New Richmond Comprehensive Plan designates functional classifications for streets and 95th Street is designated as a local roadway. There is no need for additional right‐of‐way dedication with the CSM.

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Easements. Section 117‐41 of the Subdivision Ordinance establishes a requirement for dedication of drainage and utility easements at the perimeter of each lot. These easements allow for stormwater drainage along property lines and installation of utilities along front lots lines. A ten foot wide easement must be dedicated at the perimeter of the proposed lot. As noted above, a drainage and utility easement is to be required over the wetland within the proposed lot.

RECOMMENDATION Our office and City staff recommends approval of the proposed CSM as it is consistent with the requirements of Section 117‐22A of the City Code.

POSSIBLE MOTION A. Motion to approve a CSM for the Curtiss A and Elaine V Anderson Revokable Trust

within the ETZ area of Richmond Township, subject to the following conditions:

1. A deed restriction shall be recorded with the proposed lot and the remaining parent parcel prohibiting further subdivision unless approved in accordance with the ETZ requirements established by the City of New Richmond.

2. The proposed lot shall provide for on‐site well and septic systems in compliance

with State of Wisconsin and St. Croix County rules. 3. The CSM shall be revised to dedicate a 10 foot wide drainage and utility

easement at the perimeter of the proposed lot and a drainage and utility easement over the wetland within the proposed lot.

B. Motion to deny the application based on a finding that the request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Extra Territorial Zoning provisions of the City Code.

C. Motion to table for further discussion. c. Noah Wiedenfeld, Interim City Administrator Beth Thompson, Community and Economic Development Director

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