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Mr. Robert Sindic
S74 W17522 Lake Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
RE: S74 W17522 Lake Drive
Dear Mr. Sindic:
DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING
Matthew G. Sadowski, Plan Director
(414) 679-4136
The Board of Appeals wishes to advise you that your request for a
variance from Section 3.08(1) and 30.43(3)C. was approved as
submitted.
Sincerely,
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Carlos Trejo
cc: Chairman Pionek
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue a Box 903 • Muskego, Wisconsin 53150-0903 o Fax (414) 679-5614
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MINUTES OF BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 22, 1995.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Chairman Don Pionek, Vice Chairman Henry Schneiker, Mr.
Frank Kerr, Mr. Ed Herda, Mr. Michael Brandt, Mr. Matt Sadowski,
and Mr. Carlos Trejo.
ABSENT: Mr. Terry O'Neil and Mr. Dan Schepp.
MINUTES: Mr. Kerr made the motion to amend and adopt the minutes
from the May 25, 1995, meeting, Mr. Herda seconded. Upon a voice
vote the motion to adopt the minutes of the May 25, 1995, meeting
passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Appeal 1 13-95 Bernie and Teri Evans, S69 W13830 Tess Corners
Drive, Muskego, Wisconsin. Chairman Pionek read the appeal for
Mr. Bernie Evans. Requesting relief from Chapter 17, Section
8.07(7)B.1 RS-2 Suburban Residence District, Permitted Accessory
Uses and Section 8.01(7)B.2 RCE Country Estate D_istr_ict,Permitted
Accessory Uses. Said sections permits the combined total floor
area of all outbuildings of lots of at least 120,000 square feet
and up to 400,000 square feet be equal to 1% of the total lot
area. The zoning is RS-2, 20,000 square foot Suburban District.
Director Sadowski updated the Board and Mr. Evans of the
proceedings of the May 25, 1995, Board meeting, in which Appeal
#13-95 was deferred. The Planning Commission approved the Evan's
preliminary sketch, but left it up to the Board to decide if the
Evans should have an excess amount of outbuilding square footage.
Mr. Evans presented the Board with pictures of the lot, house, and
barn. Mr. Evans described the lot and barn to the Board and
stressed its historical importance and value to both the City of
Muskego and the State of Wisconsin. Mr. Evans told the Board of
the support expressed by his neighbors for keeping the barn. Mr.
Evans expressed that he understood that the subdivision would put
parcel one (1) in excess of the percentage of square footage
permitted by the ordinance, but that permitting the barn to stay
would still uphold the spirit of the Zoning Ordinance.
The Board discussed what the percentages were for parcel one (1)
with the barn and with and without the garage and shed.
Discussion ensued over the garage structure.
Director Sadowski reported to the Board that Alderman Misko
opposed the petitioner's request and felt the Board should up hold
the ordinance.
Appeal. # 16-95 Kids Kampus Day Care, Sue Krienitz, S84 W18473
Enterprise Drive, Muskego, Wisconsin. Chairman Pionek read the
appeal for Ms. Pam Bacheldor. Requesting relief from Chapter 17,
Section 4.03(2) Structures Other Than Buildings and Section 8.15
(3) I-1 Industrial Park District Buildinq Location. Said sections
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require that structures not classified as buildings, but six (6)
inches or more in height, conform to a fifty (50) foot setback.
The Petitioner requests a thirty (30) foot setback for a
dumpster. The zoning is an I-1, Industrial Park District.
Ms. Bacheldor informed the Board that the dumpster was relocated
to its present location to ensure the general safety and welfare
of the children. Currently, the children use the paved area of
the original dumpster location for various activities. She felt
that leaving the dumpster in its original location would threaten
the children's safety. Therefore, the day care relocated the
dumpster at its current location near the road and way from the
activity areas of the day care.
Appeal #17-95 Robert Sindic, S74 W17522 Lake Drive, Muskego,
Wisconsin. Chairman Pionek read the appeal for Mr. Robert
Sindic. Requesting relief from Section 3.08 (1) Areal
Provisions, petitioner seeks relief from Chapter 30, Sections
30.43(3)C. Garages, General Requirements, Area. Said section
limits the size of all wood frame constructed garages to 720
square feet, unless divided by a fire wall. Petitioner requests
and exemption to placing a fire wall for a 1,196 square foot
garage. The zoning is RS-3/OLS. 15,000 square foot Suburban
Residence and Lake Shore District.
Mr. Sindic told the Board that complying to the square footage and
wall division requirement would defeat the purpose of expanding
the garage. He also stated that the Director of the Building
Department is in the process of eliminating this section of the
ordinance. Mr. Sindic also presented to the Board three (3)
previous variances that the Board had granted.
DELIBERATION OF APPEALS
APPEAL #17--95 Mr. Brandt made a motion to approve the appeal
as submitted. The hardship stated was that the City is planning
to abolish the code, past precedence has been set in granting such
a variance on the basis that the wall would make garages of this
size useless, and that the structure is located away from the home
or any other primary dwelling units. Mr. Herda seconded. Upon a
roll call vote, Appeal #17-95 passed unanimously.
APPEAL #16-95 Mr. Schneiker made a motion to approve the
appeal as submitted. The hardship stated was that relocating the
dumpster to the original location would endanger the safety and
welfare of the children; however, the Board requested that the
dumpster be completely enclosed with an appropriate fence and gate
and that the dumpster be inside the fenced in area at all times
when not in service. Mr. Kerr seconded. Upon a roll call vote,
Appeal #16-95 passed unanimously.
APPEAL #13-95 The Board deliberated what type of hardship
would apply. Mr. Herda mentioned that the petitioner has
maintained three (3) options: keep the barn with no garage, keep
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the garage and no barn, or keep the garage and barn and not
subdivide; thus, the petitioner is imposing his own hardship by
subdividing the property. Discussion ensued over the garage. The
Board felt that it would be best not to include a variance for the
garage structure and granting the owner a sufficient variance to
subdivide the lots, leaving the need for a garage to be decided by
future owners.
Mr. Schneiker made a motion to amend Appeal #13-95 to reflect
Appeal #22-91, which granted a 1.7% square footage variance to the
original five (5) acre lot and apply that to the three (3) acre
lot. The hardship stated was that it will continue an already
pre -approved variance and will permit the petitioner to keep the
barn. Mr. Kerr seconded. Upon a roll call vote, amended Appeal
#13-95 passed unanimously.
MISCELANEOUS BUSINESS
Director Sadowski informed the Board of a proposal to change the
ordinance that identifies and permits sheds of 120 square feet
with a maximum height of nine (9) feet. He stated that the matter
was brought to the Planning Commission for review, but the
Commission had mixed views about the matter. Chairman Pionek
supported a need for a change in the ordinance, but that the
matter should be further researched and reviewed.
Chairman Pionek asked Director Sadowski if inspections were
performed to enforce requests granted for a second garage
structures in which a condition was placed to remove a secondary
structure. Director Sadowski said he would look into the matter.
Chairman Pionek informed the Board of a letter submitted to the
City Attorney in regards to the permitted participation of
alternate members. To date, no response has been received.
Director Sadowski informed the Board that the proposed training
session for Board memebers had been cancelled and that the Mayor
and he were looking for alternative solutions.
Mr. Herda made a motion to adjourn, Mr. Schneicker seconded. Upon
a voice vote, the motion to adjourn passes unanimously. With no
further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Cls
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Recording Secretary
CITY OF MUSKEGO
BOARD OF APPEALS
Application for Variance
Applicants Name 124&_JrA . (na I [=
Subject Property Address:
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Property Zoning: [Zs-3/n j _S KeY #_ _9_ ._0-76
Petitioner's relationship to property (circle applicable):
owner lessee other
Fees: $80.00
Date inspector denied permit:
Requesting variance to Section (3)
To allow:
A literal enforcement of the terms of the above -referenced section
would result in practical difficulty and, unnecessary hardship
because:
The expense of building an unnecessary firewall because of an
outdated code.
The variance, if granted, will not be contrary to the public
interest and will be -in accord with the spirit of the code
because:
All previous variances granted to other property owners with
i stare ing garages over 700 square feet.
The variance, if granted, will not adversely -affect public safety
or jeopardize public welfare because:
The building inspector will, be abolishing this code in 1996 and
the Fire Dept. is in complete agreement with him.
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February 1, 1993
John Ingersoll
S76 W18004 Janesville Rd.
Muskego, WI 53150
Dear Mr. Ingersoll:
The Board of Appeals wishes to advise you that your request for a
4' height variance to 15' maximum height 17:8.08(6) and variance
to allow elimination of firewall W.U.B.C. 30.43(3)(c) to permit
construction of a second garage structure has been approved as
submitted.
Building Permits are required.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF APPEALS
Kathy lbrecht
Recording Secretary
IfilV of 3i,te ✓ dititrial anti P&rrettfionu( Jtt CiLili"
sign. Don Freburg, manager of the construction, SLGGt'u L,i�y wGl=
actually decreasing the size of the new sign. The sign will be
upgraded, lit with floodlights, and a reader board will be added.
The position of the sign will be set back further than the
original. If Racine Avenue is ever widened, the expense to move
the sign will revert back to Praise Fellowship Church.
APPEAL #3-93 - David DeAngelis, W178 56961 Shady Lane, Muskego,
Wisconsin, 53150 is requesting a 3' variance for abutting
driveways 17:4.05E. Mr. Stan Potrykus appeared stating that Plan
Commission approved the land division of these two parcels. Plan
Commission requested the two 8 foot driveways be attached instead
of two separate driveways. ordinance requires driveways be 3 feet
from lot line. The parcels are set back from the road.. No fill
will be needed. Chairman Fohr stated the land for the driveway
looked level. There would need to be a•common easement agreement.
APPEAL #4-93 - John Ingersoll, S76 W18004 Janesville Road,
Muskego, Wisconsin, 53150 appeared requesting a 4' height variance
to 15' maximum height 17:8.08(6) and variance to allow elimination
of firewall W.U.B.C. 30.43(3)(c). Mr. Ingersoll stated this
garage is substantially smaller than originally submitted. The
gables are designed to coordinate with his house. Chief P-ickart
appeared supporting the variance. He stated the maximum height
won't shadow the Fire Department. He said the Fire Company had no
problem, in fact, they encouraged him. Mr. Pickart said it was
through J. C. Dev. that they were able to build the Fire
Department as they did.
"rrLAL #4-93 - John Ingersoll, S76 W18004 Janesville Road,
Muskego, Wisconsin. Mr. Vitt made a motion to approve this appeal
as submitted. Hardship being need for storage of personal
Possessions. Mr. O'Neil seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
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W182 58200 RACINE AVENUE • BOX 903 • MUSKEGO, WI 53150-0903 • (414) 679-41 10
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March 31, 1992
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Giefer
S76 W18006 Janesville Road
Muskego, WI 53150
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Giefer:
The Board of Appeals wishes to advise you that your request for
no firewall in a second garage structure has been granted. In
addition, the Board has granted a 5' height variance for this
structure. You will need to obtain a building permit for the
construction of this second garage structure.
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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variance is fromtheback lot line to the existing garage, which
is nonconforming. After actually measuring the distances at the
property site, Mr. Dykstra stated that the variance required would
have to be for 13' 5" instead of 11' 5". Mr. Moran appeared
before the Board and stated that he now would like to put the
garage addition on the east side of the existing garage. He does
not have a problem with putting a fire wall in. The Board
questioned Mr. Dykstra if this would pose any problems. Would the
garage addition be too close to the house? Mr. Dykstra stated no.
APPEAL 8-92.- Gerald and Collette Giefer, S76 W18006
Janesville Road, Muskego, Wisconsin. Chairman Fohr read the
appeal fromMr. and Mrs. Giefer requesting no fire wall in a
second garage structure. Zoning: RS-3/B-2/OPD/OLS. Mr. Dykstra
explained that the fire wall requirement is not a City of Muskego
Minutes of Board of Appeals
March 26, 1992 Meeting
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ordinance. It was adopted by the city from the Southeastern
Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association code book which
encompasses items not covered by the Uniform Dwelling Code or the
state's commercial code. The code is binding, however, the Board
of Appeals may grant variances. A fire wall is required in a wood
frame structure over 720 square feet per this code. Mr. and Mrs.
Giefer appeared before the Board. They are requesting no fire
wall. The structure will be able to be used more efficiently
without the fire wall. It is to be located a great distance from
the house. The structure will be near the Muskego Volunteer Fire
Department. Most of the items they plan to store inside will not
contain gasoline. The height of the structure was also
discussed. Mr. Dykstra did question the appellants about the
structure height prior to the publication of the public hearing
notice. Mr. and Mrs. Giefer stated that the structure would not
exceed 151. They have since decided that the second garage
structure will be higher than the 15' maximum, therefore, a height
w� variance will --
APPEAL 8-92 -___Gerald and Colette Giefer, S76 W18006
Janesville Road. Mr. Fohr made a motion to grant the variance as
requested and include a 5' height variance. The hardship being
there are no other structures within 50' of the proposed second
garage structure and for architectural purposes to complement
the existing dwelling. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to grant
the 5' height variance and not require a fire wall passed
unanimously.
APPEAL 9-92 - Lowell Peterson, S74 W14829 Woods Road. Mr.
O'Neil made a motion to grant the variance as requested. The
hardship being the unreasonable road dedication of 501. Mr. Erno
seconded. The Board stated the following conditions: 1.) This
matter must go back to the Plan Commission. 2.) All present and
future buildings will conform to the legal offsets and setbacks.
Upon a roll call vote, the motion to appeal the Plan Commission
decision passed unanimously.
APPEAL 10-92 - Ray Vees, W183 57682 Kingston Drive. Mr.
Berken made a motion to deny the appeal due to lack of a hardship.
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W182 S8200 RACINE AVENUE • BOX 903 • MU5KEGO, WI 531 50-0903 • (414) 679.41 10
December- 7, 1992
Mr. & Mrs. John Gardetto
S75 W17890 Janesville Rd.
Muskego, WI 53150
Re: S75 W17890 Janesville Rd.
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gardetto:
The Board of Appeals wishes to advise you that your request for a
6'0" height variance from requirement of 1510" to allow a maximum
height of 2210" from ground to ridge for a new second garage
structure and a 600 sq. ft. size variance from W.U.B.C.
#30.43(3)(c) requirement, which limits wood frame garages to
720 sq. ft. to allow a 1320 sq. ft. second garage structure to be
constructed without providing a firewall has been granted as
submitted.
Building Permits are required.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF APPEALS
Kathy lbrecht
Recording Secretary
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requirement of 1113" to allow an addition to existing dwelling -
718" from rear or N.W. lot line and a 1'9" offset variance to
requirement of 11'3" to allow an addition to existing dwelling
10'6" from S.W. lot line. Mr. Holt stated his neighbors had no
problems with this addition and he needed the extra room for an
expanding family.
APPEAL #49-9`2...- John & JudithGardetto.:,. S75 W17890 Janesville
Rd., Muskego, Wisconsin, appeared requesting a 6'0" height
variance from requirement of 15'0" to allow a maximum height of
22'0" from ground to ridge for new second garage structure and a
600 sq. ft. size variance from W.U.B.C. #30.43(3)(c) requirement,
which limits wood sq. ft. second garage structure to be
constructed without providing a firewall. Mr. Dykstra -stated the
RS3/B2/OPD/OLS zoning for this property is unique, and that an
accessory building can be built up to 60% of the main structure
size, however the square footage doesn't meet with the W.U.B.C.
requirements for maximum size. This structure will be used to
APPEAL #49-92 - John & Judith Gardetto, S75 W17890 Janesville
Rd., Muskego, Wisconsin. Hardship being need for covered storage
for vehicles/boats, etc. Mr. Rowinski moved to grant the variance
as submitted, Mr. O'Neil -seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
APPEAL #50-92 -- Duane & Nanette Cherek, S75 W17960 Janesville
Rd., Muskego, Wisconsin. Hardship being need to screen from
firehouse and loss of green area. Mr. Rowinski moved to grant the
height variance as submitted, but to deny the 3'8" offset
varianr.s-_ _m _ _ m-,i ,.