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March 27, 1992
Mr. Dale Bahringer
W166 S8324 Kurtze Lane
Muskego, WI 53150
Dear Mr. Bahringer:
BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
W182 S8200 RACINE AVENUE • BOX 903 • MUSKEGO, WI 53150-0903 • (41-: E,a-411C
The Board of Appeals wishes to advise you that your request for
a size variance and a setback variance been denied.
If you have any questions, please contact the Building Inspection
Department at 679-4110.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF APPEALS
Jill Blenski
Recording Secretary
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BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING HELD ON MARCH 26, 1992.
Chairman Gerald Fohr called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman Gerald Fohr, Vice Chairman Terry O'Neil, Lloyd
Erno, Thomas Berken, Donald Pionek, and Chuck Dykstra, Sr.
ABSENT: Darryl Rowinski and Robert Vitt.
MINUTES: Mr. Berken made a motion to approve the minutes of the
February 20, 1992 meeting and Mr. O'Neil seconded. Upon a voice
vote, the motion to adopt the minutes passed unanimously.
APPEAL 4-92 - Dale Bahringer, W166 S8324 Kurtze Lane,
Muskego, Wisconsin. Chairman Fohr read the appeal requesting a 337
square foot size variance and a 2' 6" setback variance from Kurtze
Lane, as well as a variance from the requirement of a fire wall to
construct a 20' x 24' garage addition. Zoning: RS3/OLS. Mr.
Dykstra explained the variance requests. Mr. Bahringer is allowed
60% of the size of his home for garage space and other
outbuildings. The original figure Mr. Bahringer gave to the
Building Inspection Department regarding the size of his house
proved to be incorrect. When Mr. Dykstra actually measured the
house, he arrived at a figure of 814 square feet. This would mean
that Mr. Bahringer would be allowed 488 square feet for garage and
outbuildings. The existing garage measures 352 square feet and a
small storage shed measures 70 square feet. The square footage of
these two structures must be subtracted from the 488 square feet
that the homeowner is allowed. This leaves him with 66 square
feet allowed for additional garage and/or outbuildings. The
proposed garage addition is to be 480 square feet. When the 66
feet is subtracted from that, a size variance of 414 square feet
remains. This is a larger size variance than originally figured.
The Board expressed concern that this proposed garage addition was
excessive and would block access to the lake. Mr. Bahringer
appeared before the Board. He stated that he believes the eight
feet along side the proposed garage addition would provide enough
room to get around the garage structures. He plans to install a
rear door in the garage addition to provide lake access. When
asked why he needs this additional garage space, Mr. Bahringer
stated that he has snowmobiles, and other items on the property
site that he would place in the garage addition. He would also
like to have a workshop in his garage. He has a side driveway
where the garage addition would be built. He does not believe the
garage addition would be excessive. He would like it large enough
to park two vehicles inside. There was discussion regarding the
requirement of a fire wall. Some of the Board members felt that
this requirement was important since all of the garage structures
in this area were very close together. Mr. Bahringer was asked if
he gave any thought to removing the old garage and constructing a
completely new structure. He stated that the existing structure
is sound. He believes this would be cheaper for him. The garage
Minutes of Board of Appeals
March 26, 1992 Meeting
Page 4
regarding lot size. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson did attempt to purchase
land from neighbors to the east, but were refused. They believe
the land division would not represent a problem to the city and
would improve the site, as a new house could be built. The house
would not require any variances. An existing garage would have to
be relocated. She believes that the size of their lots is close
enough to those divided to the west that the Board of Appeals
should consider her appeal of the Plan Commission decision.
APPEAL 10-92 - Ray Vees, W183 57682 Kingston Drive, Muskego,
Wisconsin. Chairman Fohr read the appeal for Mr. Vees requesting
a 4' setback variance from ordinary high water mark to complete a
deck. Zoning: RS-3/OLS. Mr. Dykstra explained that the
contractor came in to the Building Inspection Department to take
out a permit for the deck. One corner of the deck, however, is
closer than 50' to the ordinary high water mark. Chuck did issue
a building permit for the construction of the deck with the
contingency that the northwest corner of the deck not be squared
off unless the Board grants the variance. If the variance would
not be granted, the contractor would be required to complete the
deck by not squaring off the corner that was too close to the
water. Mr. Mike Peterson from Callen Construction appeared on Mr.
Vees' behalf. It is the contractor's belief that the deck would
look better if it could be completed with the corner squared off.
The deck will not be enclosed. It is a second story deck and is
to be constructed on existing concrete retaining walls.
Mr. Berken made a motion to adjourn into Closed Session. Mr. Erno
seconded the motion. The Board of Appeals adjourned into Closed
Session.
APPEAL 4-92 - Dale Bahringer, W166 S8324 Kurtze Lane. Mr.
O'Neil made a motion to deny the appeal as submitted. Mr. Pionek
seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to deny the appeal
passed unanimously.
APPEAL 5-92 - James Hansen, W171 S7350 Lannon Drive. Mr.
Berken made a motion to grant the variance. The hardship being
the location of the well and the existing building, as well as a
need for storage space. Mr. O'Neil seconded. Upon a roll call
vote, the motion to grant a 3.5' offset variance from north
property line and a 6' offset variance to east property line
passed unanimously.
APPEAL 6-92 - Irene Masch, W145 S7644 Durham Drive. Mr.
Berken made a motion to grant the variance as requested. The
hardship being the present location of the existing structure and
the need for additional living space. Mr. Erno seconded the
motion. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to grant a 4' 8"
setback variance from Durham Drive passed unanimously.
APPEAL 7-92 - Gerald Moran, S104 W15043 Loomis Drive. Mr.
O'Neil made a motion to grant the variance increasing the offset
variance to 13' S". The hardship being the lack of appropriate
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