Zoning Board of Appeals - AGENDA - 5/27/2004
CITY OF MUSKEGO
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
May 27, 2004 7:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
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.
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.
OLD BUSINESS
1. None
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPEAL #01-2004
Petitioner: Roy Knickelbine
Residence: S66 W18477 Jewel Crest Drive / Tax Key No. 2174.141.002
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinance: Section 3.08(1)
Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks the following variances:
Chapter 17—Zoning Ordinance: Section 5.08 Existing Substandard Lots
The open space requirements in the case of such lot may be reduced without appeal provided
the open area is equal to at least 75% of the actual lot area.
Minimum open space for the property is required in the amount of 5,403 square feet (75% of the
7,204 SF lot). The current open space is 65 square feet less than required, resulting in 76-percent
of the lot area preserved as open space. The Appellant is proposing to construct an attached
garage (672 SF) and to pave a 616 SF driveway, resulting in 58-percent of the lot area preserved
as open space, and is therefore requesting an 17-percent variance to the Code requirement.
Chapter 17—Zoning Ordinance: Section 5.02 Building Location
(1) Location Restricted: No building shall be hereafter erected, structurally altered or
relocated on a lot except in conformity with the following locational regulations as
hereinafter specified for the district in which it is located.
A setback of 25-feet is required from the front (northwest) property line. The petitioner seeks an
offset of 16.19-feet from the front property line to permit the construction of an attached garage,
and is therefore requesting an 8.81-foot variance from the front property line.
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2. APPEAL #02-2004
Petitioner: Randy Barant
Residence: S103 W20711 Kelsey Drive / Tax Key No. 2281.998
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinance: Section 3.08(1)
Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks the following variances:
Chapter 17—Zoning Ordinance: Section 5.02 Building Location
(1) Location Restricted: No building shall be hereafter erected, structurally altered or
relocated on a lot except in conformity with the following locational regulations as
hereinafter specified for the district in which it is located.
An offset of 16.8-feet is required from the west (side) property line. The petitioner seeks an offset
of 10.29-feet from the west property line to permit the construction of a new attached garage, and is
therefore requesting a 6.51-foot variance from the west property line.
3. APPEAL #03-2004
Petitioner: Ronald and Suzanne Hammond
Residence: S76 W18130 Janesville Court / Tax Key No. 2195.995.003
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinance: Section 3.08(1)
Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks the following variances:
Chapter 17—Zoning Ordinance: Section 9.04(7)(B) Lake Shore Overlay District
(1) No building shall be permitted closer than 50 feet to the shore line of a lake shore lot
except that no offset shall be required for piers, boat ramps, terraces or similar use
areas and a boat house as permitted by 17:9.04(7) B. 3. (Ord. #1082 - 10-18-2001)
An offset of 50-feet is required from the OHWM (Ordinary high water mark) of a lakeshore. In the
case of the parcel in concern, Little Muskego Lake is to the north, which requires a 50-foot offset.
The petitioner seeks an offset of 48-feet from the OHWM of Little Muskego Lake to the north to
permit the construction of a new 3-Season Sunroom, and is therefore requesting a 2-foot variance
from the OHWM.
4. APPEAL #04-2004
Petitioner: Richard Knudsen
Residence: Janesville Road / Tax Key No. 2198.984.005
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinance: Section 3.08(1)
Appeal Provisions, Petitioner seeks the following variances:
Chapter 17—Zoning Ordinance: Section 6.01(2) Engineering Regulations
(C) Building Restricted Adjacent to Drainage Channels or Watercourses: No building other
than a bridge dam, boathouse, or revetment subject to the aforesaid approval, shall be
erected, structurally altered or relocated within 10 feet of the ordinary high water line of
surface water, drainage channel or 20 feet of the ordinary high water line of a natural
watercourse nor so that the lowest floor of said building is less than 3 feet above
possible flood stage as determined by the City Engineer.
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An offset of 20-feet is required from the OHWM (ordinary high water mark) of any natural
watercourse. In the case of the parcel in concern, there is a natural watercourse on the
northwestern portion of the parcel, which requires a 20-foot offset. The petitioner seeks an offset of
15.5-feet from the OHWM of said natural watercourse to permit the construction of a new
commercial building, and is therefore requesting a 4.5-foot variance from the OHWM.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 4, 2003 MEETING.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
ADJOURN
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 to gather information; no action will be
taken by any governmental body 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 Jill
Blenski, Acting Clerk-Treasurer at Muskego City Hall, (262) 679-5625.