Zoning Board of Appeals- - AGENDA - 5/22/1997
AGENDA
CITY OF MUSKEGO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 62.23 (7) (e) 6, that a Public Hearing will be
held in the Wisconsin Room at the Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue, at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, May
22, 1997, to consider the following petitions for appeals to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Muskego:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 27, 1997 MEETING
5. OLD BUSINESS
1. Signing of decision letter from the March 27, 1997 meeting.
2. Appeal #10-97
Ronald P. and Joanne L. Knox
W180 S6807 Muskego Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Section 3.08 (1) Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks two
(2) variances:
1. Chapter 17—Zoning Ordinance: Section 5.02 (3) Building Location: Offsets. Said
regulation requires a minimum five (5) foot offset from the northern property line. Petitioner
seeks a 1.5 foot variance to build an addition 3.5 feet from the northern property line.
2. Chapter 17—Zoning Ordinance. Section 5.03 Height. Said regulation limits the height of an
accessory structure to fifteen (15) feet from grade at entry to peak of roof. Petitioner seeks a 4.3
foot variance to build a gazebo 19.3 feet high.
Zoned: RS-3/OLS, Suburban Residence District with a Lake Shore Overlay
3. Appeal # 11-97
Steven B. Brauch
S69 W16706 Martin Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Section 3.08 (1) Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks two
(2) variances:
1. Chapter 17--Zoning Ordinance: Section 4.05 (2) C.4 Accessory Structures: Permanent
Structures. Said regulation restricts the square footage of total outbuildings to 60% of the floor
area of the principal building on the lot. Petitioner seeks a 113% variance to a build an accessory
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structure totaling 173% of the floor area of the principal building on the lot.
2. Chapter 30--Building Code: Chapter XI, Section 30.43 (3) (c) Garages: General
Requirements. Said regulation restricts the interior area of a wood framed accessory structure to
720 square feet. Petitioner seeks a 112 square foot variance to permit a 832 square foot accessory
structure without a dividing firewall.
Zoned: RS-1, Suburban Residence District.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Appeal #12-97
Gary Badura
S105 W20676 Valerie Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Section 3.08 (1) Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks one (1)
variance:
1. Chapter 17--Zoning Ordinance: Section 5.03 Height. Said regulation limits the height of any primary
structure to 30 feet from grade at entry to peak of roof. Petitioner seeks a 2.4 foot variance to build a new
residence 32.4 feet high.
Zoned: RS-1, Suburban Residence District.
Appeal # 13-97
Anne and Micheal Recknagel
W190 S7096 Wentland Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Section 3.08 (1) Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks two (2)
variances:
1. Chapter 17--Zoning Ordinance: Section 5.02 (1) Building Location. Said regulation requires a 7.5 foot
offset from the northern property line. Petitioner seeks a 4.6 foot variance to build an addition to the rear
of the home 2.9 feet from the northern property line.
2. Chapter 17--Zoning Ordinance: Section 4.06 (2) A.1 Legal Nonconformity: Classification and
Regulation. No such structure may be expanded or enlarged except in conformity with the regulations of
the district in which it is located. Petitioner seeks to construct an addition 2.9 feet from the northern
property line.
Zoned: RS-3/OLS, Suburban Residence District with a Lake Shore Overlay.
Appeal #14-97
Excel Engineering, Inc.
100 Camelot Drive
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
Address of subject property: W186 S7825 Lions Park Drive
Northwest corner of intersection of Lions Park Drive and Janesville Road
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REQUESTING: Under the direction of Section 3.08 (1) Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks one (1)
variance:
1. Chapter 17--Zoning Ordinance: Section 5.02 (1) Building Location. Said regulation requires a 40 foot
setback from the Janesville Road right-of-way. Petitioner seeks a 10 foot setback variance to build a
primary structure 30 feet from the Janesville Road right-of-way.
Appeal #15-97
William R. and Pamela Lehmann
W183 S6453 Jewel Crest Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Section 3.08 (1) Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks two (2)
variances:
1. Chapter 17--Zoning Ordinance: Section 5.02 (1) Building Location. Said regulation requires a 55 foot
setback from Topaz Drive. Petitioner seeks a 21 foot variance to build an accessory structure 34 feet from
the centerline of Topaz Drive.
2. Chapter 17--Zoning Ordinance: Section 5.02 (1) Building Location. Said regulation requires a 55 foot
setback from Jewel Crest Drive. Petitioner seeks a 29 foot variance to build an accessory structure 26 feet
from the centerline of Jewel Crest Drive.
Appeal #16-97
Harold Swanto III
S76 W18234 Janesville Road
Muskego, WI 53150
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Section 3.08 (1) Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks one (1)
variance:
1. Chapter 17--Zoning Ordinance: Section 4.06 (2) A.2 Legal Nonconformity: Classification and
Regulation. Said regulation restricts structural alterations and repairs of a non-conforming
structure to 50% of its fair market value before having to be brought entirely into legal conformity.
Petitioner seeks an $80,000 addition and $20,000 dollar renovation to a $64,900 structure.
Zoned: RS-3/OLS, Suburban Residence District with a Lake Shore Overlay.
7. Miscellaneous Business.
None
NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Appeals of the City of Muskego may convene, upon passage of the
proper motion, into closed session pursuant to Section 19.85 (1) (a) of the State Statutes for the purpose of
deliberating concerning cases which were the subject of a quasi-judicial hearing; said cases being the above listed
appeals.
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The Board of Appeals will then reconvene into open session. Detailed descriptions are available for public
inspection at the Clerk's office. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Board of Appeals
City of Muskego
Terry O'Neil, Chairman
Dated this 9th day of May, 1997
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies
of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body
specifically referred to above in this notice.
Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through
appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Jean K. Marenda, City
Clerk, at Muskego City Hall, 679-5625.
Also, Board of Appeals members may conduct site visits for informational purposes.