Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals

AGENDA OF THE ZONING & PLANNING BOARD OF APPEALS MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025, 4:30 PM City Hall, Room 604 - The Harry Maier Room. Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom. A. Zoom Meeting Information. 1. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85419145658?pwd=VWxYY1FIRXBMcXU3dzU0VU0xQ1NKdz09 Or call in by phone: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 854 1914 5658 Passcode: 735080 If you wish to speak at this public meeting or leave a comment, please fill out the online Comment Form prior to the meeting. More detailed Zoom Instructions can be found online. B. Roll Call. 1. Members: Chair Noel Halvorsen, Vice-Chair Joshua Koch,.Steven Schuchart, and Brian Ritter. C. Approval of the Agenda. 1. Approval of the agenda for the Monday, August 18, 2025, meeting of the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals. D. Approval of Minutes. 1. Approval of the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. E. Informational 1. Information regarding phishing schemes. F. Regular Business. Agenda of the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals August 18, 2025 Page 1  1. (Appeal 25-20) Consideration, with possible action, on a request from Trista Hobbs of the City of Green Bay–applicant, and Valerie Joosten of the City of Green Bay–property owner; requesting to exceed impervious surface standards in a (PI) Public Institutional District at 511 S. Oneida Street. (Ald. J. Ridderbush, District 8) The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. The Board will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda. 2. (Appeal 25-15) Consideration, with possible action, on a variance request from Brian Johnson–applicant and property owner; requesting to exceed standards for the placement of a hot tub near a side yard line at 516 Hubbard Street. (Ald. B. Johnson, District 9) The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. The Board will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda. 3. (Appeal 25-14) Consideration, with possible action, on a request by Attorney Michael Vanden Berg–applicant, on behalf of Francis Woyak–property owner; requesting to exceed side yard standards for a driveway leading to a garage stall at 931 Coppens Road. (Ald. A. Proffitt, District 7) The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. The Board will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda. 4. (Appeal 25-18) Consideration, with possible action, on a request from Ryan Johnson– applicant and property owner; requesting to exceed front yard setback standards for a one- or-two-family home within a Low-Density Residential (R1) district at 1225 Spence Street. (Ald. J. Ridderbush, District 8) The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. The Board will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda. 5. (Appeal 25-19) Consideration, with possible action, on a variance request from Sarah Brainard of Creative Sign Company–applicant and Steve Genda of Weekes Forest Products, Inc.–property owner; requesting to exceed signage standards at 2225 Starr Court. (Ald. M. Eck, District 11) The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. The Board will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda. G. Informational. 1. Next Meeting: September 15, 2025 H. Adjournment. Agenda of the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals August 18, 2025 Page 2  1. Adjournment of the Monday, August 18, 2025, meeting of the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals. 1) THIS MEETING IS RECORDED: THE VIDEO OF THIS MEETING AND MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.greenbaywi.gov 2) ACCESSIBILITY: Any person wishing to attend who requires special accommodation because of a disability, should contact the City Safety Manager at 920-448-3125 at least 48 hours before the scheduled meeting time so that arrangements can be made. 3) QUORUM: Please take notice that a majority or quorum of the Common Council will attend this Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals meeting and will constitute a meeting of the Common Council for purposes of discussion and information gathering relative to this agenda. 4) REPRESENTATION: The party requesting the communication, or their representative, should be present at this meeting. Agenda of the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals August 18, 2025 Page 3  Report to the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 18, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # D.1 Approval of the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. BACKGROUND RECOMMENDATION FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS None 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov  Report to the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 18, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # E.1 Information regarding phishing schemes. BACKGROUND RECOMMENDATION FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS None 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov  Report to the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 18, 2025 Jon LeRoy, Zoning Administrator AGENDA ITEM # F.1 (Appeal 25-20) Consideration, with possible action, on a request from Trista Hobbs of the City of Green Bay–applicant, and Valerie Joosten of the City of Green Bay–property owner; requesting to exceed impervious surface standards in a (PI) Public Institutional District at 511 S. Oneida Street. (Ald. J. Ridderbush, District 8) The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. The Board will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda. BACKGROUND The applicant seeks variance relief from 1 section of the Green Bay Municipal Code, Chapter 44: Zoning. Sec. 44-856. Table 44-15. Note b. Maximum Impervious Surface: Impervious coverage shall not exceed that permitted in the most restrictive abutting district. The parcel is zoned PI Public Institutional. The most restrictive abutting district is GI General Industrial. The maximum impervious surface permitted in GI is 80 percent. The applicant seeks 100 percent impervious surface on the parcel. The applicant is seeking to reconstruct a portion of the paved surfaces for loading on the site. The Department of Public Works (DPW) seeks to replace approximately 0.4 acres of the northwestern corner of the parcel with new pavement. The maximum impervious surface on the site is 80 percent. The existing conditions on the parcel are 100 percent impervious surface. The applicant seeks a variance to allow for impervious surface to remain at 100 percent on the parcel. The overall parcel size is 88,890 square feet. The applicant uses this area for loading and maneuvering of DPW equipment, operations and product. The pavement area sought to be replaced with new pavement is approximately 17,000 square feet. This area is approximately 19.1 % of the overall parcel. The site would not fully be in compliance with impervious surface if the entire pavement area was utilized as pervious green space. RECOMMENDATION FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. 25-20 Application Packet and Narrative 2. 25-20 Site Plan 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov page 2 of 2  ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VARIANCE APPLICATION Application Deadline: First Tuesday of the Month at 12:00 Noon. DATE: July 31, 2025 PROJECT #: 121613 APPEAL #: 25-20 APPLICANT INFORMATION: Name: Trista Hobbs Business Name: City of Green Bay Address: 100 N Jefferson Street City, State, Zip Green Bay, WI 54301 Phone: 920.448.3114 Email: trista.hobbs@greenbaywi.gov PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION (if different from above): Name: Valerie Joosten Business Name: City of Green Bay Address: 100 N Jefferson Street City, State, Zip: Green Bay, WI 54301 Phone: 920.448.3100 Email: valerie.joosten@greenbaywi.gov HAS A SITE PLAN BEEN REVIEWED BY PLANNING STAFF?  ✔ YES 1O If you checked “NO”, do not proceed. You must contact a member of the Planning staff to review your site, identify issues with the Zoning Code, and seek potential alternatives. Upon denial of a site plan, a formal variance submission may proceed. PLEASE FILL OUT INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING THE PROPOSED DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE: Location/Address: 511 S Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI Tax Parcel Number(s): 3-679 Describe the Variance Request: Sec. 44-856 Table 44-15 Note b - Maximum Impervious Surface Per ordinance, the maximum allowable impervious area is 80%. Currently, the parcel is 100% impervious. Due to pavement deterioration and DOT regulations for salt storage, the pavement needs to be replaced. We are requesting a variance to maintain the existing 100% impervious condition. List ordinance(s) (number and description) the variance will be impacting (staff will assist with this). Section 44-856 Table 44-15 Note b - Maximum Impervious Surface THREE STEP TEST - To qualify for a variance, the applicant must demonstrate that their property meets the following three (3) requirements: Does unique physical characteristics of your property prevent the compliance with the ordinance? Explain see narrative below Would granting the variance be contrary to the public interest? Explain. :K\ZRXOGQRWJHWWLQJWKHYDULDQFHXQUHDVRQDEO\SUHYHQW\RXIURPXVLQJWKHSURSHUW\IRUDSHUPLWWHGSXUSRVH OHDYLQJWKHSURSHUW\RZQHUZLWKRXWDQ\XVHWKDWLVSHUPLWWHGIRUWKHSURSHUW\ RUZRXOGUHQGHUFRQIRUPLW\ZLWKVXFK UHVWULFWLRQVXQQHFHVVDULO\EXUGHQVRPH" I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE VARIANCE PROCEDURE AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CITY REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN THIS APPLICATION BEING WITHHELD FROM CONSIDERATION BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. City of Green Bay City of Green Bay Signature of the Property Owner Signature of Applicant (working as “Agent” for owner) Print Name Print Name Date Date waived OFFICE USE ONLY: Parcel #: 3-679 Residential $125Commercial $250 District: 8 Zoning: PI Meeting Date: 8.18.25 Receipt #: Submittal Date: 7.31.25 Staff Signature: jl Variance Application – Three Step Test Responses 511 S Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI Does unique physical characteristics of your property prevent the compliance with the ordinance? The parcel in question has been an integral component of the City’s West Side Municipal Garage since the 1950s. The historic layout, existing building uses, and landlocked nature of the site limit the feasibility of incorporating pervious surface requirements while still accommodating the operational needs of this long-standing municipal facility. Would granting the variance be contrary to public interest? Granting this variance serves the public interest, as the materials and equipment stored on this property are essential to the City’s street maintenance and sanitation services. Denial of this variance would significantly restrict both the maneuverability and storage capacity of a site that is already operating at its maximum limits. It is also important to note that stormwater generated on this site is managed onsite. Runo is directed to local collection basins, ensuring that adjacent properties are not adversely impacted. As such, maintaining the current impervious condition of the site does not pose a risk to the public interest or to surrounding landowners. Why would not getting the variance unreasonably prevent you from using the property for a permitted purpose (leaving the property owner without any use that is permitted for the property) or would render conformity with such restrictions unnecessarily burdensome? The West Side Municipal Garage complex was constructed in the 1950’s. Over the decades, while the scope and complexity of services provided from this location have significantly expanded to meet the growing needs of the public, the physical footprint of the property has remained relatively unchanged. To continue delivering essential public services e iciently, the Department of Public Works relies on maximizing the available space. This includes utilizing the property flexibly throughout the year to accommodate seasonal operations, materials, and equipment. Any reduction in usable area — such as that which would result from not granting the requested variance — would diminish maneuverability and reduce the functional space by at least 20%. This loss would directly impact the Department’s capacity to store necessary materials and equipment on-site, ultimately a ecting service delivery to the community. In addition, certain materials stored at the facility, such as road salt, are subject to regulations from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). These regulations require measures to prevent infiltration of groundwater that comes into contact with such materials. The introduction of pervious surfaces would complicate compliance with these requirements, creating a significant operational hardship by increasing the risk of groundwater infiltration and compromising safe and compliant material storage practices. For these reasons, granting the variance is necessary to maintain the integrity of municipal services and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.  Approximately 0.4 acres of pavement replacement 0 40 80 This is a custom ma p crea ted by an online user of G IS map service s provided by ft Brown County Municipalities, Brown County, Brown County WI Part of Brown County WI Map printed on 7/16/2025 1:480 : Parcel owner sh ip key 1 inch = 40 feet* 1 inch = 0.00758 miles* "hooks" indicate A co mp lete key (legend ) is available at: *ori ginal page size: 8.5"x11" parcel ownership tinyurl.com/Brow nDogLegend (920) 448 -6480 crosses a line Appropriate format depends on zoom level www.browncountywi.gov  Report to the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 18, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # F.2 (Appeal 25-15) Consideration, with possible action, on a variance request from Brian Johnson–applicant and property owner; requesting to exceed standards for the placement of a hot tub near a side yard line at 516 Hubbard Street. (Ald. B. Johnson, District 9) The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. The Board will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda. BACKGROUND This item was originally on the agenda of the July 2025 meeting of the Zoning and Planning Board of Appeals (ZBOA). The ZBOA voted to hold the item until the August 2025 ZBOA meeting. The applicant seeks variance relief from 1 section of the Green Bay Municipal Code, Chapter 44: Zoning. Sec. 44-520. (a) Setback. Permanent aboveground or in-ground pools, ponds, or spas shall maintain a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet and a rear and side yard setback of ten feet from adjoining property. Applicant seeks setback of 4.25 feet from side yard along the western portion of parcel for placement of hot tub. The applicant has placed a hot tub in the rear of the property. The applicant has noted that the hot tub has not been in use and has a solid structural cover on top of the hot tub unit. Any pool or hot tub additions on a property are required to be setback a minimum of 10 feet from either the rear or side yard. The property is 40 feet in width. A hot tub or pool can be placed in the remaining 20 feet located in the center of the property. The placement of the hot tub is sought to be placed 4.25 feet from the western side yard line. The neighboring property constructed a 6' tall wooden fence parallel to the property line in 2022. This property has a variance which was granted in June 2022 which allowed for a rear yard setback of 2.5 feet and 70 percent impervious surfacing cap on the overall property. A new 24' x 20' detached garage was built in the northeast corner of the property. New structures like accessory buildings, hot tubs, or pools must be built a minimum of 3 feet separate from other structures. The placement of the hot tub meets the three-foot separation from the existing principal structure and the accessory garage structure. RECOMMENDATION 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. 25-15 Application Aug 25 2. 25-15 Site Plan 3. 25-15 Photo 1 4. 25-15 Photo 2 5. 25-15 Photo 3 6. 25-15 Photo 4 7. 25-15 Photo 5 page 2 of 2  Report to the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 18, 2025 AGENDA ITEM # F.3 (Appeal 25-14) Consideration, with possible action, on a request by Attorney Michael Vanden Berg– applicant, on behalf of Francis Woyak–property owner; requesting to exceed side yard standards for a driveway leading to a garage stall at 931 Coppens Road. (Ald. A. Proffitt, District 7) The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. The Board will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda. BACKGROUND This item was originally considered at the June 2025 meeting of the Zoning and Planning Board of Appeals. The ZBOA took action to table the item for two months (August 2025) for the applicant to provide further information based off of a survey on the property. A plat of survey from 1980 was found in Brown County Records. The property notes a 17.3-foot setback of the house to the north property line. The chimney present on the north wall of the building is not noted on the Plat from 1980. The chimney is approximately 2 to 3 feet off the edge of the building. This leaves at least 14.3 feet between the edge of the building to the property line. If the driveway met both code and plan-approved standards, the northern edge of the driveway would be approximately 4 feet from the north property line and leaving a minimum of 10.3 feet of driveway space at the narrowest point near the chimney. A code-compliant driveway lane must be a minimum of 8 feet in width. The applicant seeks variance relief from 1 section of the Green Bay Municipal Code, Chapter 44: Zoning. Sec. 44-1746. (2) b. Detached garages. Driveways leading to detached garages shall meet the applicable side or rear setbacks for accessory structures established in the district in which they are located or shall meet the side setback of an existing detached garage—whichever is less. Applicant seeks relief to allow for a sideyard setback of 0.5 feet from the property line, rather than 4 feet off the sideyard line. The applicant received a permit to create a new driveway in August 2024. Permit was conditionally approved with a notation that the DRIVEWAY TO RUN DIRECTLY TO CORNER OF THE GARAGE. The corner of the garage is approximately 2 feet from the door opening and appears to be approximately 4 feet from the property line. Construction occurred. An inspection was made post construction to close the building permit. At this time, it was discovered the driveway was poured beyond the into the sideyard, approximately 6 inches from the property line and not leading directly to the corner of the garage, which is approximately 2 feet from the garage door opening. The applicant seeks relief to keep the poured driveway as is. To come in compliance, the driveway inside the property which has been poured must be removed from 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov approximately 0.5 feet near the side line to approximately 4.0 feet from near the side line, leading directly to the garage corner. RECOMMENDATION FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. 25-14 Application 2. 25-14 Conditionally Approved Plan From August 2024 3. 25-14 Site Plan 4. 25-14 Inspection of Driveway Image 5. 25-14 Plat of Survey page 2 of 2  $50.00 Matt Bablitch Matt Bablitch 08/14/2024 Matt Bablitch UDC Construction Inspector 117511  Driveway to run directly to corner of garage OK P#117511 Conditionally APPROVED Building Inspection Division Green Bay, Wisconsin Driveway to align with Matt Bablitch inside tapers of apron SEE CORRESPONDENCE .8/14/2024 Sidewalk Apron  Report to the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 18, 2025 Jon LeRoy, Zoning Administrator AGENDA ITEM # F.4 (Appeal 25-18) Consideration, with possible action, on a request from Ryan Johnson–applicant and property owner; requesting to exceed front yard setback standards for a one-or-two-family home within a Low- Density Residential (R1) district at 1225 Spence Street. (Ald. J. Ridderbush, District 8) The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. The Board will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda. BACKGROUND The applicant seeks variance relief from 1 section of the Green Bay Municipal Code, Chapter 44: Zoning. Sec. 44-554. Table 44-2: Note C Where at least 50 percent of the front footage of any block is built up with principal structures, the front yard setback for new structures shall be equal to the average of the existing structures, except that any structure which is set back 20 percent more or less than the average may be discounted from the formula. The average front yard setback of the block is 30 feet. The existing footprint of the house before any additions has a front yard setback of 30 feet. The applicant has added an attached front porch to the front of the house which extends 6.2 feet past the front setback. The applicant seeks a variance which would allow the front setback to be 23.8 feet from the front right of way. The applicant has placed a 6.2 by 7.2-foot porch on the front of the property. An inspector (Matt Bablitch) was driving past the property on Spence around the end of May/early June 2025 and noticed a new front porch being installed. The inspector spoke with the contractor. The inspector noted that the contractor was not installing footing. The footing hole depth did not appear to be at frost depth. The inspector instructed them to stop work and informed them that a permit would be required. The following week, the inspector drove past, and the deck was completed. The inspector contacted the contractor, and she stated that once she had submitted her application she went ahead and built it. A permit was sought on June 9, after discussion with the inspector, but the dimensions of the porch exceeded front yard requirements. The front porch has been built out to approximately 44 square feet. As such, the porch extends out approximately 6.2 feet past the established front yard setback. The applicant seeks a variance to allow for an encroachment in the setback. Planning and Inspection Staff have used a 25 square foot zoning interpretation as a maximum area for a landing leading to a front doorway. A landing area may encroach into the front setback as the zoning interpretation acknowledges that individuals must be a sufficient area to enter a doorway. The 25-square- foot number is based off a 5 x 5 entry. However, 25 square feet have been used as a metric to give property owners flexibility in how to construct a landing for an individual residence. For instance, a 6' x 4' landing or a 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov 7' x 3. 5' landing totals slightly less than 25 square feet. Once a landing area exceeds 25 square feet, it is no longer considered to be exclusively a landing in front of an entrance way, but rather a porch. Porches are considered to be an extension of the front of the building and cannot encroach into the established front right of way. The applicant has pathways for the porch to be modified to come into conformance with the Zoning Code. Reduce the overall size of the porch to 25 square feet to be able to classify the structure as a landing 1. to the front door, not a porch. Create a covered porch. Chapter 44 allows for covered front porches to encroach into the front 2. yard setback with a conditional use permit. A neighboring property across the street at 1230 Spence has a covered porch with dimensions of a similar size to 44 square feet. RECOMMENDATION FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. 25-18 Application 2. 25-18 Site Plan and Exhibits page 2 of 2 7'2" 74.5"  1225 Spence St All Lumber is Ground- Contact & PT Treated Contractor: Angry Mare LLC, Joists & Ledger: Cedar, Framing (2x12"), Joists (2"8) POC: Kayla Bero, Owner of Angry Mare LLC Footings: Quikrete - Rapid Set Porch Replacement (Wood to Wood Construction) Decking, handrails & Stabilizers: Pine Overall Dimensions: 86" W x 74.5" L x 12.5" H (above grade) with handrails @ 36" Height Lagbolts to be used on Ledger, Decking Screws on Remaining items Front View Side View 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" House 5'-4" 7'-2" 1'-0" 0'-6 1/2" 1'-0" 1'-8" 1'-8" 0'-6 1/2" Grade Grade 3'-6" 3'-6" 3'-6" 3'-6" 0'-6" 0'-6" 0'-6" 0'-6" 0'-8" 0'-8" 0'-8" 0'-8"  Top View 7'-2" 5'-3 1/2"  Report to the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals of the City of Green Bay MEETING DATE PREPARED BY August 18, 2025 Jon LeRoy, Zoning Administrator AGENDA ITEM # F.5 (Appeal 25-19) Consideration, with possible action, on a variance request from Sarah Brainard of Creative Sign Company–applicant and Steve Genda of Weekes Forest Products, Inc.–property owner; requesting to exceed signage standards at 2225 Starr Court. (Ald. M. Eck, District 11) The Board may convene in closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(a), Wis. Stats., for purposes of deliberating concerning a case which was the subject of any judicial or quasi-judicial trial or hearing before that governmental body. The Board will thereafter reconvene in open session pursuant to Section 19.85(2), Wis. Stats., to take action on items discussed in closed session, if appropriate, and to consider the remainder of the agenda. BACKGROUND The applicant seeks variance relief from 2 sections of the Green Bay Municipal Code, Chapter 30: Signs Sec. 30-37. Signs Permitted in Industrial Districts, Table 30-3. Minimum Front Yard Setback 10 feet Sec. 30-6. (4) Directional signs. Directional signs not exceeding six square feet in a commercial, mixed-use, or industrial district or three square feet in a residential district displayed strictly for the direction, safety, or convenience of the public, including signs which identify restrooms, parking area entrances or exits, loading areas, addresses, or similar noncommercial information. Sign height shall not exceed six feet. The applicant seeks to place a directional sign which is setback 7.4 feet from the front right of way, 32.5 square feet in size, and 8 feet in overall height. The applicant is seeking to create a new directional safety sign at 2225 Starr Court. The site, Weekes Forest Products, is an industrial facility located in the cul-de-sac at Starr Court. The site has two signs near the entrance of the facility. One is a typical monument sign replace in kind which has been approved. A second sign, located approximately 7.4 feet from the right of way, is a directional signage with safety information posted. The applicant is seeking to create an improved sign at the same location which seeks to have a sign face of 6.5 tall by 5 feet wide. The height gap at the bottom of the sign is proposed to be 1.5 feet, creating an 8-foot-tall sign overall. Staff consider the proposed sign to be a directional sign, which is considered to be an exempt sign. This means it does not need to have a permit and said signs are not applied towards the maximum sign allowance on a property. However, the signage must still meet the requirements of sizing for exempt signs and placement of signs within a district. The directional sign is purposed to stay in the existing location of a similar-sized sign on the property. To meet code, the applicant could move the sign back to 10 feet off the front right of way, the sign face could not exceed 6 square feet and not be taller than 6 feet in height. 100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-5026 greenbaywi.gov RECOMMENDATION FISCAL IMPACT ATTACHMENTS 1. 25-19 Application 2. 25-19 Applicant Narrative 3. 25-19 Sign Exhibit 4. 25-19 Application Additional Exhibits 5. 25-19 Image Distance from ROW page 2 of 2  ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VARIANCE APPLICATION Application Deadline: First Tuesday of the Month at 12:00 Noon. DATE: 7/2/2025 I PROJECT#: 121591 I APPEAL#: 25-19 APPLICANT INFORMATION: Name: Sarah Brainard Business Name: Creative Sign Company Address: 505 Lawrence Dr. City, State, Zip: DePere WI 54115 Phone: 920.336 .8900 Email: redacted PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION (if different from above): Name: Division Manager I Shareholder- Steve Genda Business Name: Weekes Forest Products, Inc Address: 2225 Starr Court City, State, Zip: Green Bay, WI 54303 Phone: redacted Email: redacted HAS A SITE PLAN BEEN REVIEWED BY PLANNING STAFF? YES [{j NO If you checked "NO", do not proceed. You must contact a member of the Planning staff to review your site, identify □ issues with the Zoning Code, and seek potential alternatives. Upon denial ofa site plan, a formal variance submission may proceed. PLEASE FILL OUT INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING THE PROPOSED DIMENSIONAL VARIANCE: Location/Address: 2225 Starr Comi Tax Parcel Number(s): 6H-162 9 Describe the Variance Request: Weekes Forest Products respectfully requests a variance to install a safety sign near the entrance of its facility, located at the end of a dead-end street. The proposed sign will display on-site safety rules and will be positioned outside of the perimeter gate and close to the road, allowing truck drivers to read and understand the requirements before entering the premises. This measure is critical for maintaining a safe environment for all personnel and visitors. Due to visibility needs, the sign must include lettering that is at least 1.75" tall so it can be clearly read from a truck cab on the road, and all rules listed on the sign are essential and cannot be omitted or abbreviated. Reducing the sign size would compromise legibility and the effectiveness. Setback - The current sign is set back 7'-4", not the required 10'. Relocating the sign would require digging two new footings, 42" deep and 18" diameter, 14' away from the trees which would damage the root strncture of the mature cedar trees that are 17'-4" away from the cuneot sign.  6H-1629 x 11 BP Aug 2025 7.29.25 jl