Board of Appeals

MINUTES OF THE WHITEFISH BAY BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday, January 8, 2019 A meeting of the Whitefish Bay Board of Appeals was held in the Whitefish Bay Village Hall, 5300 North Marlborough Drive, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin on January 8, 2019. Pursuant to law, written notice of this meeting was published on the official Village website and posted on the three public bulletin boards. Present were: Chairman - Mark Johnson. Members: Leon Flagg, Sean Finnigan, Dustin Uebelacker & Mike Kelley. Village Inspector – Joel Oestreich. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:15 P.M. CASE NO. 1 – 4958 N. Larkin St. – Christopher Carr Request for a Special Exception for the proposed placement of an air conditioner that does not meet Code. The homeowners were present to explain the request while the Board reviewed the submitted site plans and pictures. Neighbors in attendance: Steve & Lynn Schley from 4950 N. Larkin were present. After further discussion, Dustin Uebelacker made a motion to table the Special Exception as applied for. Leon Flagg raised the suggestion that the case be heard no later than the March meeting and no fee would be required. Dustin amended his motion to include the time frame and no additional fee. Leon Flagg seconded. A vote was taken and unanimously passed. (5-0) CASE NO. 2 – 1012 E. Sylvan Ave. – Andrew & Jennifer Irwin Request for a Special Exception for a proposed new garage size that does not meet Code. The homeowner & Scott Davis, the architect, were present to explain the request while the Board reviewed the submitted pictures, plans, survey and letter from Leigh Anne Staley-1017 E. Lexington Blvd. No neighbors in attendance. The Village Inspector was asked to explain the differences between a Variance & Special Exception as they pertain to this case along with the Code regarding garages. After further discussion, Leon Flagg made a motion to table the Special Exception as applied for, that it be heard no later than the March meeting and no additional fee. Dustin Uebelacker seconded. A vote was taken and unanimously passed. (5-0) The BOA meeting minutes from December 11, 2018 were reviewed. Leon Flagg made a motion to approve the minutes from the meeting as submitted. Dustin Uebelacker seconded. A vote was taken and passed. (5-0) With no other matters to discuss, Sean Finnigan made a motion to adjourn. Mike Kelley seconded. A vote was taken and passed. (5-0) The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ______________________________ Mark Johnson – Chairman of BOA _______________________________ Cynthia Wallner – Secretary-BOA