Board of Adjustment Upholds Revocation of Three Pine Harbor Tourist Permits

The Oneida County Board of Adjustment voted 4–1 on May 7 to uphold the Planning & Zoning department’s administrative revocation of three tourist rooming house permits for properties owned by Pine Harbor Beach Bar & Grill LLC. The vote follows testimony from the applicant’s agent, county staff explanations of the renewal process, and comments from a neighboring property owner.

Chair Guy Hansen opened the hearing and told attendees that “anyone wishing to testify must identify themselves by name, address, and interest in the appeal and shall be placed under oath.” Agent Kirk Ecklund testified on behalf of the owner and explained why renewal applications and fees were not submitted before the deadlines. Assistant Director Todd Troskey and Land Use Specialist Scott Ridderbusch described the county’s administrative renewal procedures and processing timeline.

During deliberations, Member Mike Pazdernik moved to reinstate the three permits at a proposed total cost of $1,500, but the motion received no second and thus failed. A second motion, made by Dan Chronister and seconded by Jeff Verdoorn, proposed upholding the revocation. The Board recorded votes as follows: Mr. Pazdernik — “no”; Mr. Chronister — “yes”; Mr. Viegut — “yes”; Mr. Verdoorn — “yes”; and Mr. Hansen — “yes.” The motion carried, and the board announced that applicants may reapply for permits for the 2027 season.

The decision leaves the administrative revocation in place. County staff and the public were advised that the typical path for the property’s owner is to submit a new application in the next application cycle; the board did not adopt any interim reinstatement conditions or waivers.