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BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES
December 14, 2011
PRESENT: Dan Carpenter, Robert Cornell, Janet Duellman, Kathryn Larson, Jane Cryan, Robert
Krasniewski
EXCUSED: Dennis Penney
STAFF: Todd Muehrer, Associate Planner/Zoning Administrator; Deborah Foland, Recording
Secretary
Chairperson Cornell called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared
present.
The minutes of October 12, 2011 were approved as presented. (Cryan/Krasniewski)
ITEM I: 515-542 CAMELOT COURT
WHPC-NIBP Portfolio LLC-applicant, Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp.-owner, requests the following
variance to permit a 936 square foot (sf) accessory structure in the rear yard setback:
Description Code ReferenceMinimum Proposed
Rear yard setback 30-21(B)(6)(g)(ii)(aa) 25’ 10’
Mr. Muehrer presented the item and distributed photos of the subject site. The applicant also had a display
of photos and site plans for review. The property is located at the east terminus of the Camelot Court cul-de-
sac and is zoned R-4 Multiple Dwelling District. The parcel is developed with three 2-story multi-family
residential structures and associated site improvements including a utility shed and two off-street parking
facilities. The petitioner is proposing to remove the existing shed and construct a 39’ x 24’ accessory
building on the north side of the existing principal structure which will intrude 15’ into the required rear yard
setback. The northern half of the structure will be used as office space and the southern half for storage area
for maintenance needs. The special condition applicable to the subject lot is the historical development
pattern of the parcel and its location on a cul-de-sac limiting developable area both which are outside of the
petitioner’s control. The alternative to granting the variance would be to eliminate off-street parking spaces
in the northern lot however the property’s current overall parking stalls are deficient by ten stalls and further
reducing the available off-street parking would have a greater impact on the overall neighborhood. The
variance will not be detrimental to adjacent property owners or contrary to the public interest.
Tim Crum, representing Dimension Madison Design Group, 6515 Grand Teton Plaza, Madison, was present
to answer any questions on the variance request.
Ms. Larson questioned if the accessory structure would be a steel pole building or if it would be constructed
with matching façade.
Mr. Crum responded that it would be constructed to match the existing apartment structures however the
color was yet to be determined.
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Mr. Krasniewski inquired as to the number of dwelling units in the development and where the management
staff was currently located.
Mr. Crum replied that there were 24 units in the development; three buildings with eight units in each
structure. He did not know where the management staff was currently located other than it was off site.
Mr. Cornell questioned if the accessory structure was proposed to be in the same location as the existing
utility shed.
Mr. Crum responded affirmatively.
Mr. Krasniewski inquired if there were other buildings in the city that this accessory structure would serve.
Mr. Crum responded negatively.
Mr. Cornell questioned if the existing utility shed housed the maintenance equipment currently.
Mr. Crum responded affirmatively.
Mr. Krasniewski inquired if the zoning classification for this parcel was different than the previous garage
variance requests reviewed.
Mr. Muehrer responded affirmatively.
Mr. Cornell questioned if there was a fence line behind the apartment development.
Mr. Crum indicated that there was a chain link fence between the apartment development and the adjacent
properties.
Motion by Carpenter to approve the request for a variance to permit a 936 square foot accessory
structure with a 10’ rear yard setback.
Motion carried 5-0.
Seconded by Cryan.
Finding of Facts:
Unique situation.
No harm to public interest.
Best location possible.
OTHER BUSINESS
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:39 p.m. (Krasniewski/Carpenter).
Respectfully submitted,
Todd Muehrer
Associate Planner/Zoning Administrator
Board of Appeals Minutes 2 December 14, 2011