Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room, 312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 *In Person and Virtual Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 5:00 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/289916213221466?p=D021UA3Cu57XyCIDQr Dial in by phone +1 929-229-5663,,483431912# United States, New York City Find a local number Phone conference ID: 483 431 912# Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA A Committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any commission members request that an item be removed for individual consideration. SECRETARY PRESENTS CASE TO BE HEARD 1. Applicant: Kari Barbar Property Location: 328 W Main Street Parcel #/OT 00036 Applicable Code: Zoning Code Ordinance: 19.51.040 (C) "No driveway may be closer than three feet to an abutting property line, except where two adjacent lots have a common driveway then the three-foot minimum distance shall not apply. Common, shared, and cross-access driveways between adjacent lots are permitted, provided that such driveways are established by recorded easement that may not be removed except by Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agenda May 28, 2026 Page 2 approval of the city or as otherwise permitted by law (such as nonconforming use or prescriptive easements)." Variance Requested: To allow driveway asphalt to be up to the property line. Reason for Request: To allow easier parking and wheelchair ramp access PRESENTATIONS 2. Board presentation of hearing procedures. 3. Applicant Presentation requesting Variance. 4. Statement by Neighborhood Services Director. 5. Public Comment and Input. 6. Written input presented. 7. Applicant response to statements. 8. Board deliberations of case (Open Session). 9. Board action on request, including findings regarding variance request. ADJOURN A written decision will be issued at a later date. Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.