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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-Board of Appeals (minutes) HOARD OF ZONING APPEAL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 1984 PRESENT: Elaine Cartwright, Dan Goldthwaite, Anne Hintz, Harry Luebke, Tom King STAFF: Catherine Porter, Associate Planner; Darlene Matulle, Recording Secretary Chairman King called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. A notion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of August 1, 1984. I. Appeal of Earl Rogge, owner of the property located at 937 W. South Park Ave., proposes to construct an ac9r7 i tion to an existing accessory building. The property is fronted on the north by W. South Park Ave. and on the south by Erie Ave. Therefore, front yard setbacks for accessory buildings are applicable and the appellant requests the following: A 53' front yard setback from Erie Ave. is proposed; whereas accessory buildings must be setback 60' from the front lot line. Ms. Porter stated the appellant proposes to construct an addition to an existing garage. The area is currently occupied by a lean-to on a slab, which will be demolished. Since the property is fronted on the north by W. South Park Ave. and Erie Ave. on the south, and since front yard setbacks for accessory buildings are applicable, a variance is required. Mr._Earl Rogge, 937 W. South Park Ave., indicated he also proposes to put in a concrete driveway. Mrs. Hintz felt the proposed addition will be an improvement over the lean -to and no further infringement will occur. The house also pre -dates the Ordinance. Motion by Anne Hintz to Trove approval. Notion seconded by Elaine Cartwright. Motion approved 5 -0. Regarding the findings of fact, Mrs. Hintz felt the variance requested is small and reasonable. No additional green space will be lost due to the addition. She felt it would be a hardship to impose construction of an addition that would not fit in with the existing garage. II. Appeal of William Werba, agent for Damarcar Realty Corp., owner of the property located at 155 N. Sawyer Street, proposes to erect an identification sign and requests the following: A 9' front yard setback is proposed; whereas a 25' front yard setback is required. Ms. Porter stated the appellant proposes to construct an identification sign and requests a variance to the front yard setback requirements. If the appellant were to comply with the Ordinance, visibility requirements would force him to construct a sign taller than the building. BOARD OF ZC T NG APPEALS NIINtTi'ES SEPTEMBER 5, 1984 MEETING PAGE TWO Mr. William Werba, agent for Damarcar Realty Corp., stated the proposed sign will be triangular and visible to traffic flaw to the north and south. The sign will be 7' high, have an 8' x 8' x 10' center post, and made of treated limber. Mr. Werba indicated there are presently 3 areas on the building that have signs. The proposed sign will eliminate the three existing signs. Mrs. Hintz inquired if the sign is setback 25' from the property line, where would it be located? Mr. Werba replied the sign would be in the handicap parking stall. Mrs. Hintz inquired if the sign would be visible from the north if setback 25'? Mr. Werba replied no because of the location of the building. Mr. Werba wished to point out that at some time in the future, there may be lights below the sign for visibility at night. Motion by Elaine Cartwright to move the appeal. Motion seconded by Anne Hintz. Motion approved 5-0. Regarding the findings of fact, Mts. Cartwright felt it would be a practical difficulty to locate the sign 25' from the lot line. This solution is preferrable to aesthetics than a. taller sign that would be necessary for visibility. Mrs. Cartwright also felt this privilege has been granted to others. III. Appeal of Henry Kimberly, owner of the property located at 234 N. Campbell Road, proposes to construct an open faced lumber storage area at the rear of the property. The storage area is adjacent to a residential district and the following variances are required: Yed: (1) A 2' rear yard setback is proposed; whereas a 25' rear yard setback is required. (2) A 2' side yard setback is proposed; whereas a 5' side yard setback is required. Ms. Porter stated this appeal was denied at the last meeting. In reviewing the appeal, Ms. Porter felt a number of issues need to be considered as indicated in the memorandum. Mr. Roger Siever, Manager, andtir. Tom Kimberly appeared before the Board. Mr. Kimberly gave a brief summary of the site and proposed project. He indicated the storage area will be behind the existing building and away from the road. At this location, it will also reduce noise that may be created to the condominium project. Mr. Kimberly also felt this location will act as security for the Oshkosh Building Center. The proposed building also meets all State of Wisconsin codes. Mr. Kimberly pointed out this location would also benefit the community by allowing for landscaping in the parking lot. The alternate location would be in full view of Campbell Road. Mr. King inquired if there are any changes in the appeal from the previous presen- tation? W. Kimberly replied no.