Bayfield County Committee for Responsible Land Use
Judge Anderson's decision on February 1st unambiguously reversed the rezone of the 380 acre CFS-LLC property. He chided the county for the “curious proposition” that it could fail to apply its ordinance but attempt to deny the challengers’ standing to correct that error. The judge declared that “the plaintiffs have every right to seek enforcement of the laws governing” navigable waters.
However, our work continues. The County is quickly ushering the issue through the required meetings. Here's the meeting schedule:
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Town of Russell votes on rezone, March 9
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Zoning Committee votes on rezone, March 18, 1pm, County Courthouse
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County Board votes on rezone, March 30, 6pm, County Courthouse
The Shadow Wood Development rezone process, which has been described by the developer as the largest rezone in the history of Bayfield County, needs to provide the appropriate opportunity for public input, which was initially ignored, and to address the substantial issues relative to this project.
We, the citizens of Bayfield County, have the opportunity to vote for County Board members on April 6th. Be sure to mark your calendar and vote on April 6th.
Who We Are
We are a coalition of Bayfield County residents, business owners, and community leaders, who oppose irresponsible land use, such as the Shadow Wood Landing development in the Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin. This project was developed without adequate community input, and does not meet the Town of Russell Land Use Plan objectives. We seek to preserve the unique environmental resources and quality of life in our community by supporting thoughtfully planned, community approved, ecologically sound, responsible development of the Bayfield peninsula.
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