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_ 1 Town Plan Policies The Town of Cross Plains Land Use Plan includes the following relevant policies: "Lands in the agricultural district should not be rezoned for non farm residential development at an overall density of greater than one dwelling unit per 35 acres owned as of the date of adoption of this plan. Any land considered for rezoning shall meet all of the following criteria. It should be: • Land where there has not been a history of economically viable farming activities; • Land which is too small to be economically used for agricultural purposes or which are inaccessible to the farm machinery needed to produce and harvest agricultural products. • Land located such that there would be no possible conflict with the surrounding agricultural uses. • Land which assessor has classified as non-workable land • Land which will allow construction of a road or driveway suitable for emergency vehicle travel and safe access onto existing roadways. Compliance with the Town Driveway Ordinance will be required. Every effort will be made to avoid having roads or driveways cross agricultural land to reach proposed non farm development. • Land which does not disturb or destroy any important natural features such as: significant woodland areas,floodplains, wetlands, steep slopes, etc. " "There shall be no filling or development in any floodplain or wetland area indicated on the plan map. " Agency/Local Government Comments Dane County Planning& Development The Sugar River, a Class I cold water fishery, flows easterly through the A-1 EX zoned area. It appears that the proposed A-2 (2) zoned area must access Domini Road by crossing the river and its associated Floodplain. A WI DNR permit for the river crossing,plus a Dane County Floodplain Development Permit and Filling/Grading or Erosion Control Permit would be required. Also, an intermittent stream tributary to the Sugar River flows southerly near the east zoning district boundary of the A-2(2) area. Stream crossings and driveway construction should avoid any disturbance of floodplain or wetland areas. The proposed horse boarding operation and residence sit at the top of a rise, with drainage towards both the Sugar River and its tributary. According to the Dane County Soil Survey, soils with moderate erosion potential lie along the sloped valleys. Horses typically create greater erosion potential than other grazing animals, particularly if overcrowded in small areas. The operation will have to be carefully managed to avoid water quality impacts. Farm conservation, manure management and stormwater plans should be maintained on the premises at all times. Dane County Land Conservation A stormwater plan consistent with Chapter 14 should be developed, implemented and maintained. It is also recommended that a plan for the collection, storage and safe disposal of manure should be prepared, implemented and maintained. Dane County Environmental Health Consideration should be given to the provisions for regular removal of animal waste and for the control of insect or vermin pests that can be associated with this type of operation. Consideration should also be given to the provisions for sanitary facilities for use by owners of the horses that are being boarded at the facility. Composite report for petition 8625 Page 2 of 3