Sawyer County zoning committee approves rezone of roughly 18 acres in Town of Ojo

The Sawyer County Zoning Committee voted to approve rezone application 24‑8, moving roughly 18 acres owned by Rodney and Cheryl Pearson from Industrial One (I1) to Residential One (R1) to allow subdivision into family dwellings. The motion to approve the rezone, with findings of fact as presented by staff, passed on a roll‑call vote with all listed members voting yes.

Zoning staff told the committee the parcel — described in the application by its legal description and tax ID — would become conforming under the R1 dimensional requirements if rezoned, and that a certified survey map would be recorded to divide the property into buildable lots. Staff said surrounding land uses are largely residential and light commercial, that an approximately 18‑acre portion of the parcel is the subject of the request, and that town input should be considered in the committee's recommendation.

No members of the public spoke for or against the rezone during the public hearing, and the application had been approved at the town level. The committee adopted staff findings and approved the rezone on a unanimous roll call.

The committee recorded the vote as follows (as stated in the record): Kathy — yes; Ron buckolz — yes; John serowski — yes; K Wilson — yes; Tweed Schuman — yes; Steve kianon — yes.

Next procedural steps noted by staff include recording a new certified survey map and any required county permits to implement the subdivision. The committee did not attach additional conditions beyond the findings of fact presented at the hearing.