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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Zoning Appeals (minutes) - 04/01/1992 . � BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NIINUTES PAGE -2- APRIL 1, 1992 (Ann Iiintz arrived at this time to make a 5-member Board). Mr. Leyhe stated that his property does not have a garage presently and most of the : surrounding properties have garages and he felt being in conformity with the surrounding properties would be an improvement on the property and the neighborhood. Mr. Schorse inquired if the storage shed that is there presently is similar to a shanty. Mr. Leyhe stated that the storage shed that it there now is worse than a shanty as it is in very poor condition. Mr. Leyhe stated he was aware of the deed restriction and had no problem with that condition as he didn't feel he would sell the property in the near future. Motion by McDonald to approve the variance request with the stipulation that the vacant lot in question be deed restricted to the lake lot located at 2846 Stony Beach Avenue and that the applicant not build an auxiliary shed on this property at any time. Seconded by . Slover. Motion carried 5-0. Regarding the Findings of Fact, Mr. McDonald stated it would be an improvement on the property and the neighborhood. We have minimized the variance by eliminating any other structures on the property and he is basically requesting the minimum for his property and there are no alternatives. III. 913 NEBRASBA STREET - Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church & School, owners; ar J. Boldt Construction Company by John E. Koga, Architect, petitioners The applicants are requesting a variance to construct a gymnasium in conjunction with Grace Lutheran Schooi with a 17 ft.structural front yard setback, a 12 ft.entrance canopy front yard setback, an 18 ft.structural rear yard setback, and a 12 ft.entrance canopy rear yard setback; whereas Section 30-31(B)(1)(C) of the City of Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 25 ft. front yard setback and a minimum 25 ft. rear yard setback. Mr. Roskom stated that this item had previously been before the Board on June 5, 1991, and the modification being requested at this time is for the canopies by the entrances and there is a one foot difference between the original request of 18 ft.setback for the front yard and now they are requesting a 17 ft. setback. Mr. John Koga, Architect for Grace Lutheran, stated that Grace Lutheran plans on building a gymnasium addition to their school. They are interested in protecting the children from the elements (i.e. snow, ice, etc.) as much as possible and that is the reason for the canopies at the entrances. He further stated Grace Lutheran would like to put BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NIINUTES PAGE -3- APRIL 1, 1992 something more substantial up rather than just a 2 ft.canopy that is allowed by the Zoning Code and that is the reason for the variance request. He stated that the 17 ft. setback in the front yard and an 18 ft. setback in the rear yard would both align with the residences to the left and with the school to the east. Mr. McDonald inquired if the appellants were anticipating installing a total of three canopies. Mr. Koga stated they were interested in installing a total of four canopies - three right away and one in the future when they expanded their cafeteria. Mr. McDonald inquired as to what the canopies would look like. Mr. Koga stated they haven't detailed them presently, but they were thinking of a very simple canopy structure - two posts probably like pipe columns on the two corners on the outside and taking a 1 ft. deep structure coming around and putting aluminum facia material on that. They would not be closed-in canopies as there is no reason to close them in. Mr. McDonald inquired if the rear exit be used regularly or was that exit only for emergency purposes. Mr. Koga stated it was meant for emergency purposes, however, it is possible that in the good weather if they want to have children leave from the locker rooms in the gym and go out to the playground, they might use that exit.In the winter when everything is snowbound, I only foresee it as an emergency exit. Mr. McDonald iaquired what the overhang on the principal structure would be made of. Mr. Koga stated that for the most part the east/west side would not have an overhang other than the trim detait; the north/south overhang is mainly the body of the gutter and a little soffit material. Mr. McDonald inquired as to the purpose of a 5 ft. canopy versus a 2 ft. canopy. Mr. Koga stated the difference between the 2 ft. and 5 ft.canopy is for more protection as the appellants do not feel that a 2 ft.canopy is adequate to protect the children from the elements. Motion by Schorse to approve the variance as requested. Seconded by Hintz. Motion carried 4-1 (AYE: Hintz, Krueger, Schorse, Slover; NAY: McDonald). � � BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NQNUTES PAGE -4- APRIL 1, 1992 Regarding the Findings of Fact, Mr. Schorse stated with the limited land available for expansion, the appellants appear to be using the least amount necessary and they are requesting the minimum variance necessary and it won't have much impact on the neighborhood because it is a mixed use already. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Bruce A. Roskom Principal Planner