ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSMinutes - 7/28/2016
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES
July 28, 2016
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200
Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Blumenfield called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Blumenfield, Vice President Schneiker, Mr. LeDoux, Mr. Ristow, and Mr.
Petfalski
Absent: Dr. Kashian and Mr. Robertson
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws on July 25, 2016.
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 appeals described below. The Board of Appeals will
then reconvene into open session.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. APPEAL #03-2016
Petitioner: Renee Bowerman on behalf of Edith Koehn
Property: S71 W19446 Hillview Drive / Tax Key No. 2189.996
REQUESTING: Under the direction of Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinance: Section 3.02 - Zoning
Board of Appeals, Petitioner seeks the following variance:
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 38.4-feet is required from the Hillview Drive right-of-way line on the above
mentioned lot. The petitioner seeks a setback of 36.2-feet from the right-of-way line for a new
front porch with steps, and is therefore requesting a 2.2-foot variance from the required right-
of-way setback.
Vice Chairman Schneiker swore in the following:
Adam Trzebiatowski - City Staff
Renee Bowerman - 3961 Woodridge Court, Colgate – Ms. Bowerman explained that Edith
Koehn is her grandmother. The front door was never put in when the house was built in the
1950s due to a need for space inside the home. A second access is needed now due to home
insurance and for convenience and safety. While planning for the porch, they learned the
porch would be located within the setback. They are requesting a 5’x8’ porch with the stairs
going to the east towards the driveway.
Ron Bohrer - W124 S3325 County E, Dousman - The second access is needed for safety
because in winter the main access now gets frozen shut with snow and ice.
Linda Boehm - S71 W19494 Hillview Drive - Good friend and neighbor and would love to Mrs.
Koehn have a porch.
Dennis Boehm - S71 W19494 Hillview Drive - Neighbor and would like to see Mrs. Koehn have
a porch where she can sit outside.
Gerogia Hainer - S71 W19483 Hillview Drive - Neighbor and would like to see Ms. Koehn have
a porch.
Mr. Trzebiatowski explained the petitioner is requesting to build a 5' x 8' front deck/porch with
stairs. There is only one access to the building and was always the intent to have a second
access as the door is framed in for it. The property is allowed a reduction in the setback
because the neighbor's houses are closer to the setback also. They would need a variance of
2.2 feet from the right of way lot line. Staff does see that some type of access is necessary and
two options for the least possible variance would be moving the stairs to the west and allowing
a 3- foot landing.
Mr. Trzebiatowski also noted that three emails were received. Two are from Mrs. Koehn's
neighbors and one from the Alderman of the district. All saying they are in favor of the
porch/deck being approved.
Rick Petfalski made a motion to allow a variance of 3.2 feet. Butch Le Doux seconded.
Mr. Trzebiatowski explained the Board cannot give more than the petitioner is requesting and
what was noticed legally. They would need to resubmit the appeal.
Rick Petfalski withdrew his motion. Butch Le Doux withdrew his seconded.
The petitioners stated they would be happy with the appeal being approved for a 5' x 8'
porch/deck as submitted.
Chariman Blumenfield explained the hardship she is basing her approval on is the small lot
size, the location of the house, and the need for ingress/egress especially for emergency
equipment.
Rick Petfalski made a motion to approve as submitted. Butch LeDoux seconded.
Appeal 03-2016 was approved 5-0.
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 27, 2015 AND MAY 26, 2016
MEETING.
Henry Schneiker made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 27,
2015 and May 26, 2016 meeting. Rick Petfalski seconded.
Motion Passed 5 in favor.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
ADJOURN
Rick Petfalski made a motion to adjourn at 6:45 PM. Butch Le Doux seconded.
Motion Passed 5 in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kellie McMullen,
Recording Secretary