HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Zoning Appeals (minutes) - 04/17/1985 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES APRIL 17, 1985 PAGE 4
Discussion ensued on the water drainage.
Mr. McGee moved approval of the variance to reduce the fill to the north side
of the garage to 8'. Mr. Nitkowski seconded the motion. Motion carried.
With regard to findings of fact, Mr. McGee stated that the layout of the
existing property would be a limitation and the property creates the hardship.
IV. 3062 Fond du Lac Road - B. Mike Sammons
Mr. Roskom stated that the appellant is requesting construction of a storage
building in a flood plain without a fill radius.
Mr. B. Mike Sammons, 2020 Wilson, informed the Board that he presently does not
have any storage on his property other than in the house. The problem with
raising it up is that the adjoining property will be above the area. There is
a 2 ft. drop in 6 1/2 feet.
Mr. Nitkowski stated that the staff report indicates that he could have other
alternatives using floodproofing construction.
Mr. Roskom replied that the construction could be anything from double thickness
floatation to trap doors. The Ordinance allows any property to be floodproofed
through engineering methods. It would be necessary for him to employ an
engineer to submit a plan which would dictate how the structure would be
constructed.
Mr. Sammons stated that cost would be his concern. He added that this structure
would only be used for storage and is not a residence. Other properties in the
area have been granted variances since the annexation.
Mr. Ames asked if the type of use would change the City Ordinance guidelines.
Mr. Roskom replied no:
Mr. McGee moved to approve the appeal that the structure be permitted without
the 2 foot fill or the radius. Motion seconded by Mr. Nitkowski. Motion denied
by a 3 -1 vote.
Ms. Hintz informed the appellant that because of the four member board, without
unanimous approval the appeal would be laid over until the next meeting.
With regard to findings of fact, Mr. McGee stated since there is an alternative
to floodproofing with fill, the Board is basically speculating. Until we are
sure, Mr. Sammons should look into other types of floodproofing methods, in
which case he would have an argument of hardship. Until such time, floodproofing
by engineering methods is an alternative which he should explore.
V. 2618 Shorewood Drive - Mathew & Nancy Nebi
Mr. Roskom stated that the appellant is requesting a variance to construct a
detached garage with a 33' setback as opposed to a 60' front yard setback.
Mr. McGee asked is this typical that all the garages are to the street side.
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Mr. Ames stated that in this area they are very close to the road line.
Mr. Roskom stated that the reason he called this a front yard is because of the
street.
Mr. Ames moved that the variance of a 33' front yard setback be approved as
requested. Motion seconded by Mr. Nitkowski. Motion carried.
With regard to the findings of fact, Mr. Ames stated that the request is more in
the spirit of the Ordinance and that they have no other alternative.
Ms Hintz added that the proposed structure will be set back further than the
existing garage.
Mr. McGee stated that this is more of an interpretation of what is a front and
back yard.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bruce A. Roskom / /frn—
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