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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Zoning Appeals (7/7/1982)~J. ~~ BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY ~~ 1982 3:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Daniel Goldthwaite, Anne Hintz, Tom King, Harry Luebke and James Larson STAFF PRESENT: Phil Rosenquist, Associate Planner Nancy J. Pickard, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order by Anne Hintz, acting Chairperson. The roll call was taken and there was a quorum of five members present. The minutes of the special meeting of June 30, 1982 were approved. I. Appeal of Willard Eichstadt, owner of the property at 1805 Jackson Street (C-2 Zone) proposes to erect a new ground sign on an existing pole, which would project 1' over the public right-of-way (sidewalk) on W. Murdock Avenue, whereas a 25' setback is required. Mr. Rosenquist explained that when the City widened Murdock, they arranged to pay for the relocation of several signs at this intersection. The city granted the appellant a variance for the existing sign post and paid for a new sign. They were also given a variance for a temporary off-premise sign on August 2, 1978, which has since been removed. Mr. Eichstadt explained that the temporary off-premise sign was a directional sign for Mr. Donut during street construction. The sign they are requesting a variance for now will replace the Texaco sign they used to have. They will need to identify their business as a Mobile Station. They are also contemplating putting a new sign up on the Jackson Street side of this inter- section. Mrs. Hintz asked if they would have any other identification of their property. Mr. Eichstadt said that they do not have any way of identifying themselves as a Mobile Station, other than this sign. Mr. King asked Mr. Eichstadt if this sign would interfer with circulation if it were moved back the required 25'. Mr. Eichstadt said that no one would be able to see it. Mr. King made a motion to approve this variance request. Mr. Goldthwaite seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes July _7, 1982 Meeting Page Two II. Appeal of H.W. Homan, owner of 202 Prospect, proposes to attach an existing garage to the principal building. The garage would then require the setbacks of the principal building. A 3' sideyard setback exists, whereas a 7 1/2' sideyard setback is required. A 3' rear yard setback exists, whereas a 25' rear yard setback is required. A 20' front yard setback exists from Prospect Avenue, whereas a 25' front yard setback is required. Peter Rothe, 1215 W. Pine Street, Appleton represented the owner as his carpenter. He explained that Mr. Homan also planned to remove an existing screened-in porch on the front of the home and replace it with a 12' X 16' addition. It would extend 20' from the Merrill Street property line. Mr. Rosenquist suggested that the setbacks for the other homes on this block be taken so that an average can be determined for the front yard setback. Otherwise, another variance would have to be requested for this front addition, just to be safe. He stated that the plot plans submitted by"the owner were difficult to interpret, and perhaps a new plot plan showing the proposed addition to the front of the home should be submitted. Mr. Rothe requested that this appeal be withdrawn until the next meeting of the Board so that the average setback could be determined and proper plat plans could be submitted. This variance request was withdrawn. III. Appeal of Mike Lloyd, owner of 923 Otter Avenue, (R-2 Zone) proposes to erect an 8' X 14' addition to the rear of an existing home. A 2.94' sideyard setback exists, whereas a 7 1/2' sideyard setback is required. Mrs. Hintz stated that this home was built before the Zoning Ordinance was in effect, and that no matter where this addition was contemplated, a variance would probably be necessary. Mr~. Goldthwaite made a motion to approve this variance request. Mr. King seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. IV. Appeal of Norman Moss, Agent for Milton Galow, owner of 1763 Southland (R-1B Zone) proposes to keep a 28' X 40' unattached accessory building (1120 sq. ft. in area), whereas a maximum of 800 sq. ft. of area is allowed for an unattached accessory building. Mr. Rosenquist explained that a building permit was taken out for a 28 X 28 foot garage. However, Mr. Moss also constructed a 12 X 28 .foot section of extended roof unto this garage, which was not indicated on the building permit. The Building Inspector Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes. July 7, 1982 Meeting Page Three has determined that this overhang is part of the entire structure and therefore a variance is required for a 1120 sq. ft. building. As far as the lot consolidation question, it has been determined that these two lots were consolidated, but that notification of said consolidation was not sent to the City Assessor for their records. He suggested that the Board consider approving this variance request with the stipulation that no home occupation be allowed to take place there in the future. He stated that he received two phone calls regarding this request. One from a Harold Berrell, 220 Sullivan Street, and one from a Russell Schlichting, 1748 Skyview Street. Mr. Schlichting was concerned that this might be used for a commercial type use in the future. Mr. Moss explained that this started out to be a class project for one of his son's school classes. He stated that the neighbors were unhappy with his keeping firewood stacked in his yard, and so he decided to construct this extended roof to house the wood. He indicated that his immediate neighbor is in favor of him storing his wood under this roof instead of in his yard. Mrs. Hintz stated that if the owner, Milton Galow, already has an attached garage on his home, what is the purpose for this unattached garage? Mr. Moss stated that he is Mr. Galow's son-in-law and lives next door. His son has a car and he has a truck/camper that he wishes to store in this garage. Mr. King asked if a home occupation would otherwise be allowed in this unattached accessory building? Mr. Rosenquist said "no, but this would be a safety precaution if the Board wished to do so." Mrs. Hintz stated that the Board might want to stipulate that this 12' X 28' section of extended roof remain open. Mr. Larson explained that when the architectural area of a building is determined for other purposes, only one-half of the extended roof portion of the building would be considered in the total area of the building. The Board might want to consider the. fact that there are different ways to determine building area in other areas of construction work. Mr. Luebke asked if it would be possible to park Mr. Moss's camper under this extended roof section of the building. Mr. Moss said that his camper would not fit under that section and that he intended to keep his vehicles inside the garage and only store wood under the overhang. He stated that he would like to be able to put some boards or wire on the sides of this overhang, sufficient enough to keep small pieces of wood from falling out. Board of Zoning appeals Minutes July 7, 1982 Meeting Page Four Mr. King made a motion to approve this variance as requested. Mr. Larson seconded the motion.. Motion carried 5-0. V. The Appeal of Gary Pasch, 1102 Taft Avenue, was withdrawn by the request of the appellant, until the next Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting. VI. Appeal of Donald Jolin, owner of the property at 1331 Grand Street, (R-2 Zone), proposes a 16' X 19' 6" addition to the existing home. The addition would come within 3' of the accessory building, making the setbacks for the accessory building the same as those required for the principal building. A 4' 4" sideyard setback exists, whereas a 7 1/2' sideyard setback is required. Mr. Jolin stated that his family has grown and requires more living space. He stated that there is no second floor on the home, just an attic. Mr. Rosenquist explained that this home was constructed before the Zoning Ordinance was adopted. Mr. Goldthwaite made a motion to approve this variance request. Mr. Larson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:26 p.m. Res tf lly submitted, fJ~,,-.z. Phil senq t, Asso at anner njp