ZBA-Minutes 32-1991October 25, 1991
Mr. Clem LaChapelle
S68 W19236 Lembezeder Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
Dear Mr. LaChapelle:
The Board of Appeals wishes to advise you that your request for
a 5' height variance for a second garage structure already
approved by the Plan Commission has been approved.
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 OCTOBER 24, 1991.
Chairman Gerald Fohr called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman Fohr, Lloyd Erno, Thomas Berken, Donald Pionek,
Darryl Rowinski and Chuck Dykstra.
ABSENT: Vice -Chairman Terry O'Neil and Bonnie Posbrig.
Prior to the meeting, Mrs. Posbrig submitted a letter to Mayor
Wayne Salentine stating her resignation from the Board of Appeals.
A copy of said letter was fowarded to all board members.
MINUTES: Mr. Rowinski made a motion to approve the minutes of the
September 26, 1991 meeting and Mr. Berken seconded. Upon a voice
vote, the motion to adopt the minutes passed unanimously.
APPEAL 32-91 - Clem LaChapelle, S68 W19236 Lembezeder Drive,
Muskego, Wisconsin. Chairman Fohr read the appeal for Mr.
LaChapelle requesting a 5' height variance for a second garage
structure. Zoning: RS-2. Mr. LaChapelle appeared before the
board. He is requesting the variance so he can build a second
garage structure 20 feet in height for the storage of a boat.
There is another structure that is similar in size in his
neighborhood. Mr. Dykstra stated to the board that Mr. LaChapelle
did receive Plan Commission approval for the second garage
structure for the purpose of boat storage. However, the maximum
height allowed is 15'. When the building permit for the garage
was issued to Mr. LaChapelle, the height was not discussed. Mr.
Dykstra discovered that the proposed height would exceed the 15'
maximum when contacted by the contractor working on the project.
Upon the request of Mr. Dykstra, Mr. LaChapelle did discontinue
work on the structure until the matter could be resolved. He was
informed that he could apply for a variance to be granted by the
Board of Appeals and has been very cooperative.
APPEAL 33-91 - Haji Souri, W186 56421 Topaz Drive,
Muskego, Wisconsin. Chairman Fohr read the appeal for Mr. Souri
requesting a 6' 6" offset variance. Zoning: RS-2. Mr. Dykstra
stated to the board that Mr. Souri wishes to remove the existing,
attached garage and replace it with a larger one that will be
moved back and be built even with the house. His Iot does not
currently conform to the RS-2 zoning offsets. Upon the removal of
the existing garage, the new garage would have to conform to the
offsets, but those offsets (20' and 15') are allowed to be reduced
by the percentage of nonconformance. The board members were
concerned about what was to the north of Mr. Souri's property.
Mr. Souri stated that there was a lot to the north of him with no
access from Topaz Drive. He would like to replace and increase
the garage size for various reasons: 1.) the garage needs repair
and replacing it would improve his property; 2.) his house is
small, and he would like the additional garage space; 3.) there is
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October 24, 1991 Meeting
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variances requested. The board asked Mr. Verburgt what the
hardships were to allow the granting of the variances. He stated
that a 6' x 8' sign would be provided by one of their companies.
Mr. Rowinski stated that financial hardship cannot be used as a
consideration. Mr. Verburgt also stated that it was their
intention to have the sign attract walk-in business. Mrs. Mecha
disagreed with that. She stated insurance companies receive very
little walk-in business and the parking lot would not be large
enough. Mr. Hammond believes once this variance is granted more
are likely to follow. He presented the board with a copy of a
signed petition and a letter circulated to neighborhood
residents. Mr. Verburgt stated he spoke with some of the
neighbors and some did not oppose the proposed sign and its
location. Mr. Maranowicz stated no one spoke to him. Mr. Dykstra
brought up the issue of the setback. Most of the concerns
addressed the size and height of the sign. Mr. Dykstra asked if
everyone understood the request for the setback variance and felt
comfortable with it. Several residents voiced concern that the
sign, if located too close to the road, would be a visual
obstruction that could create traffic problems.
Chairman Fohr called a short recess.
The Board remained in Open Session.
APPEAL 32-91 - Clem LaChapelle, S68 W19236 Lembezeder Drive.
Since the structure will be set lower than the house and is on a
one acre parcel, Chairman Fohr moved to grant the variance as
submitted. Mr. Rowinski seconded. The hardship being the size of
the structure itself and the need for the high roof for boat
storage. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to grant the 5' height
variance passed unanimously.
APPEAL 33-91 - Haji A. Souri, W186 56421 Topaz Drive
Mr. Erno made a
Berken seconded.
the lot. Upon a
offset variance
motion to approve the variance as submitted. Mr.
The hardship being the location of the house on
roll call vote, the motion to grant the 6' 6"
from the north lot line was passed unanimously.
APPEAL 34-91 - James Haag, S76 W17603 Janesville Road.
Mr. Rowinski made a motion to approve the variance as submitted.
Mr. Pionek seconded. The hardship being that the building was
constructed in consistency with other buildings in the area. Upon
a roll call vote, the motion to grant the 18' setback variance
passed unanimously.
APPEAL 35-91 - Michael Plumley, d/b/a P & L Insurance
Agencies, S76 W18180 Janesville Road. The board discussed this
appeal. Based on sign information presented by Mr. Verburgt, the
members believed that P & L was not limited to a 6' x 8' sign.
There were other sizes available that would work with the
allowable square footage of 39 square feet. Mr. Rowinski made a
motion to grant the 20' setback variance with the following
conditions: 1.) that the sign be no higher than 14'; 2.) that the
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 58200 Racine Avenue, at 7:30 P.M., Thursday,
October 24, 1991 to consider the following appeals:
Appeal 32-91 CLEM LA CHAPELLE
S68 W19236 Lembezeder Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
Requesting a 5' height variance
for a second garage structure.
ZONING: RS-2
Appeal 33-91 HAJI A. SOURI
W186 56421 Topaz Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
Requesting a 6' 6" offset variance
from north lot line.
ZONING: RS-2
Appeal 34-91 JAMES HAAG
S76 W17603 Janesville Road
Muskego, WI 53150
Requesting an 18' setback variance from
base setback line and 1 square foot size
variance for a sign.
ZONING: B-3
Appeal 35-91 MICHAEL PLUMLEY d/b/a
P & L INSURANCE AGENCIES
S76 W18180 Janesville Road,
Muskego, WI 53150
Requesting a 20' setback variance from
base setback line and 9 square foot
size variance for a sign.
ZONING: RS-3 with Automatic Conditional
Use Grant
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.
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October 8, 1991
Mr. Clem LaChapelle
S68 W19236 Lembezeder Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
Dear Mr. LaChapelle:
On May 15, 1991 a building permit was issued for a 30' x 35'
building classified as a second garage structure to be used for
the storage of a boat. A Plan Commission meeting November 6, 1990
gave approval for this second garage structure. On September 20,
1991 a contractor came in to discuss this building. In the course
of reviewing the information on this garage with the contractor,
it was discovered that it was intended to be 20' high. The height
was not given on the building permit application, and in the
course of reviewing the plans in May, I had not noticed the 20'
height. The RS-2 zoning on your property allows for a maximum
height for an accessory building to be 151. Therefore, due to the
fact that the walls and the roof on the structure have not been
constructed yet, you were notified of the need to apply for a 5'
height variance for this building.
On September 23, 1991 you came to the Building Department and made
application for a variance. The Board of Appeals hearing will be
on the 24th of October. At the time you applied for the variance,
you asked if the walls could be constructed prior to receiving the
variance. I recommended against that procedure but did mention
that you could proceed with the walls at your own risk.
This correspondence is being sent to you to clarify these
matters. I appreciate your cooperation in this matter and look
forward to seeing you on the 24th of October at the Board of
Appeals hearing.
Very t ul�j ours,
CHUCK DYKSTRA, SR.
Director
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 194-90
APPROVAL OF 30' % 35' SECOND GARAGE STRUCTURE
S68 W19236 LEMBEZEDER DRIVE-CLEM LA CHAPELLE
WHEREAS, It is proposed to construct a 30' x 35' second
garage structure for Clem La Chapelle at S68 W19236 Lembezeder
Drive, and
WHEREAS, The offsets and setbacks will be adhered to in
this RS-2 zoning.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approve
the 30' x 35' second garage structure for Clem La Chapelle at S68
W19236 Lembezeder Drive.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
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APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT
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The undersigned hereby applies for a permit to do work according to the following description and the
specifications submitted herewith. The undersigned agrees that such work will be done as described, and
that it will comply with all
applicable statutes. of the State of Wisconsin and Ordinances of the City of
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