ZBA-Minutes 20-1991CITY OF MUSKEGO
BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING ON JULY 25, 1991.
Chairman Gerald Fohr called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman Fohr, Vice -Chairman Terry O'Neil, Lloyd Erno,
Donald Pionek, Bonnie Posbrig and Director Chuck Dykstra.
ABSENT: Thomas Berken and Darryl Rowinski.
MINUTES: Mr. Pionek made a motion to approve the minutes of the
June 27, 1991 meeting and Mrs. Posbrig seconded. Upon a voice
vote, the motion to adopt the minutes passed unanimously.
APPEAL 19-91- Dale E. Galten, S83 W15249 Mystic Drive,
Muskego, Wisconsin. Chairman Fohr read the appeal for the Galtens
requesting a 4' height variance for a 10' x 12' storage shed.
Zoning: RS-2. Mr. Dykstra reported to the Board that a shed of
120 square feet in area and no more than 8 feet in height would be
allowed. The shed is located 69' from the lot line. Mr. Dykstra
has allowed slight height variances for storage sheds. Mr. Erno
questioned Mr. Dykstra about the legality of this shed since it
would be the only structure on the property. Mr. Dykstra
responded that it would be legal for Mr. and Mrs. Galten to have
the shed on the property. Mr. and Mrs. Galten appeared before the
Board. They previously had a cottage on the property that burned
down mysteriously. He did take out a building permit for a
storage shed when Gerald Lee was the director, however, that
permit has expired. When he contacted the Building Department, he
was informed that the time for the original permit had elapsed.
He was instructed to apply for another permit. When his wife
attempted to do so, she was informed that the 12' height requested
for the storage shed would require a variance from the Board of
Appeals. Mrs. Galten presented the Board with a letter from the
neighbors, The Reinkes, stating that they have no objection to the
requested height for the structure. The Galtens stated to the
Board that they want to put this structure up for the storage and
protection of their belongings. They have had items stolen in the
past. The additional height would allow for loft storage. The
Galtens presented the Board with a photograph showing the inside
of the shed.
APPEAL 20-91- Carl Prusinski, S75 W13913 Bluhm Court,
Muskego, Wisconsin. This appeal was dismissed as no one appeared
before the Board and the Building Department was informed by Mr.
Prusinski that he would not request the variance after all.
The Board remained in Open Session.
APPEAL 19-91- Dale Galten, S83 W15249 Mystic Drive.
Minutes of Board of Appeals
July 25, 1991 Meeting
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Mr. Erno made a motion to grant the variance with the hardship
being the lack of storage space on the property. Mr. O'Neil
seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to grant the 4'
height variance passed unanimously.
The ordinance regarding the height of storage sheds was
discussed. Director Dykstra informed the Board that the height
restriction for a 120 square foot storage shed is 8'. He has
allowed up to 9' so as to avoid having numerous cases go before
the Board of Appeals. Mr. Dykstra asked the Board how they feel
about his continuing this practice. Mr. Erno questioned why the
ordinance is not changed. The Board told Mr. Dykstra that his
allowing slight variances over the 8' height is fine with them but
they would like to see the ordinance eventually changed through
the proper channels. Director Dykstra is going to work on various
ordinance changes as well as other matters such as the definition
of a "boathouse."
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
A copy of a letter sent to Muskego Marine was presented to the
Board members giving Mr. Langfeldt 15 days to relocate the shed on
the property.
The lot at the Irish Springhouse has been asphalted.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mrs. Posbrig made a motion to
adjourn and Mr. Pionek seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion to
adjourn passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski
Recording Secretary
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 62.23
(3) 6. that a public hearing will be held at the Muskego City
Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue, at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, July 25,
1991 to consider the following appeals:
Appeal 19-91 DALE E. GALTEN
S83 W15249 Mystic Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
Requesting a 4' height
variance for storage shed.
ZONING: RS-2
Appeal 20-91 CARL PRUSINSKI
S75 W13913 Bluhm Court
Muskego, WI 53150
Requesting a 5' setback variance
from the road and a 9' setback
variance from the lake.
ZONING: RS-2
NOTICE OF CLOSED SESSION:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Appeals of the City of
Muskego will 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.
Board of Appeals
City of Muskego
Gerald Fohr, Chairman
Dated this loth day
of July, 1991
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