Board of Appeals Meeting

Board of Appeals Agenda Notice PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the Village of Shorewood Board of Appeals will be held in hybrid format on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., in the Shorewood Village Hall Court Room, 3930 N. Murray Avenue, Shorewood, WI 53211, at which time the following matters will be considered: C lick here to join via zoom M eeting ID: 963 744 8179 Passcode: 572278 J oin Via Phone 646-931-3860 1. Call to Order. 2. Approve minutes –March 18, 2026 3. Attorney to review standards by which the Board of Appeals must abide. 4. Request for a variance of Village Code 225-8 B (5) to allow a six-foot fence along the north property line from rear yard northwest corner to the center of home on north side at residential property 4067 N Lake Drive, Parcel Number 238-0066-000, Legal Description: LAKE AVE SUBD SW 1/4 SE 1/4 3-7-22 E LOT 5 BLK 7 5. Adjournment PL EASE BE ADVISED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE ITEMS MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS MEETING. Dated this 14th day of July, 2026. T oya Harrell, MMC, WCPC Village Clerk PLEASE TAKE NOTE: This meeting date and time may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please check the village website at www.villageofshorewood.org/agendacenter to check for possible rescheduling. This agenda constitutes notice for any subsequent adjournments or continuances of the meeting. T he Village Board of Shorewood currently holds meetings in person at Village Hall, or an alternative physical location as allowed by the Village Code. As a courtesy to citizens, Board meetings will also be made available live on the Zoom virtual platform for viewing and possible participation. However, the Village cannot guarantee the technology supporting the virtual viewing option will operate perfectly and continuously, or that the platform will work with every computer or mobile device. The only way to guarantee the ability to offer public comment, or view the Board meeting uninterrupted, is to appear in person. If the Teams platform fails, the meeting will continue as scheduled. Amended Board of Appeals Agenda meeting Minutes March 18, 2026 DRAFT 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 5:30p. The meeting was properly noticed and posted according to law. Members present were Wendy Smith (Chair), Kara Espera and Kevin Mathews. 2. Approve minutes –January 14, 2026. Kevin Mathews corrected the spelling of his name. No other changes were made. Wendy Smith moved to approve the minutes with the corrected and it was seconded by Kara Espera. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Review of the standards by which the Board of Appeals must abide. Wendy Smith reviewed the standards for the agenda item. 4. Request a variance of Zoning Ordinances 535 -19 F. (4) (a) to construct a new enclosed entryway on the front of the house within the front setback at residential property 4154- 56 N. Stowell Ave. Inspector Burris provided sworn testimony regarding the subject property’s compliance with applicable zoning ordinances. He stated that the existing building, proposed addition, and land do/do not conform to applicable regulations, including those governing land use and structural requirements. The proposed addition would reduce the average setback by 1.8 feet, resulting in a new average setback of 33.0 feet. Andrew Farrell, the property owner’s contractor, provided sworn testimony in support of the variance request. He explained that the project originated due to a roof leak on the porch. He further noted that, considering the property’s location relative to adjacent properties and the historical character of the home, the proposed design would not present a concern. Matthew Wills, the property owner, provided sworn testimony stating that the home is a converted duplex now functioning as a single -family residence. He indicated that the front porch area needs to be enclosed to create a single accessible entry point for the home, citing safety concerns for their young children. Jeff Dellutri, a neighboring property owner, provided sworn testimony indicating that the property lacks an adequate backyard, resulting in the family primarily using the front yard. He stated that enclosing the porch would not create an issue, noting that his own home has an enclosed front porch. He added that other duplexes on the street maintain separate entryways, eliminating the need for similar enclosures. He concluded by expressing full support for granting the variance. After discussion by members, Wendy moved to close the testimony and go into discussion amongst the board of appeals members, and it was seconded by Kara. After the discussion, Wendy moved to grant a variance of Zoning Ordinances 535-19 F. (4) (a) to construct a new enclosed entryway on the front of the house within the front setback at residential property 4154-56 N. Stowell Ave as meeting the criteria of granting the variance by Motion denied 0-3 5. Adjourned Respectfully submitted, Toya Harrell, MMC, WCPC Village Clerk Report to Board of Appeals July 15, 2026 Prepared by: Building Inspector Justin Burris RE: Request a variance of Zoning Ordinance 225-8 B (5) to construct a six-foot (6’) high fence adjacent to residential property 4067 N. Lake Dr. On June 02, 2026 Inspector Tim Koepp issued a letter to the owners of 4067 N. Lake Dr. for a fence being installed without a permit that detailed additional violations relating to the height and location of the fence. On June 08, 2026 the owners submitted a Building Permit application for the fence construction, and after discussions with Inspector Koepp and the issuance of a denial letter on June 09, 2026, the owners submitted a Board of Appeals application. Zoning/Applicable Regulations: 225-8 B. Fences (1) All fences which extend 16 linear feet or more, or which are erected or constructed to a height of more than four feet, shall require a building permit and a fee as provided by the Village Fee Schedule. (5) No fence more than four feet in height may be erected betw een adjoining properties when the fence parallels an existing residence and the distance between the fence and the residence on either property is less than six feet. (6) All fences erected shall have the structural components thereof facing the side of the property for and on which the same are erected. (9) All fences shall be erected within the dimensions of the lot according to survey. Materials provided: 1. Enforcement Notice 2. Building Permit application and Denial Letter 3. Board of Appeals application and supplementary materials 4. Pictures / Aerial / Parcel maps / Property survey RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION REPORT ACTION REQUIRED Planning & Development Department 3930 N. Murray Avenue Shorewood, WI 53211 414 847-2640 Date: 06/02/2026 Owners Name: Salvatore Terrasi Owners Address: 4067 N Lake Drive City, State, Zip: Shorewood, WI 53211 Property Address: 4067 N LAKE DR Tax Key: 238-0066-000 Enforcement #: EEN26-000178 Dear: Salvatore Terrasi We understand that many improvement projects do not require permits, so if we’ve generated this inquiry in error, please accept our apology at this time. You are receiving this letter from the Village Planning & Development Department, inquiring about a possible improvement project (fence, no fence can be over 4 foot in height unless there is 6 feet of space on both sides of the fence) at 4067 N LAKE DR that may have been recently completed. Currently, we do not have any permits outstanding for your address. Please notify the Village Planning and Development Department By 06/09/2026 so we may discuss with you or your contractor about any applicable permits. I may be reached at (414) 847-2640 Monday through Thursday, 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. and Friday 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. or by email at tkoepp@shorewoodwi.gov to clarify this observation. Respectfully, Tim Koepp Code Compliance/Associate Building Inspector Planning & Development Department 3930 N. Murray Avenue Shorewood, WI 53211 June 9, 2026 Salvatore Terrasi 4067 N Lake Dr. Shorewood, WI 53211 Dear Salvatore Terrasi, Your building permit application #26-1101 for the fence at property address 4067 N Lake Dr. has been respectfully denied per Village Code 225-8 B (5). Your application was submitted June 8, 2026. Village code section 225-8 B (5) states: No fence more than four feet in height may be erected between adjoining properties when the fence parallels an existing residence and the distance between the fence and the residence on either property is less than six feet. The application provided indicated a fence height of 6 foot along the north property line from the rear yard northwest corner traveling east to the center of the home on the north side. Portions of the fence had been set in place already at the time of the application. The property 4067 N Lake Dr. on the north side of the house does not meet the 6 foot distance required to allow a fence to be constructed at the 6 foot height. You do have the right to appeal this decision, or adjust the height of the fence per code requirements. (See attached Board of Appeals Application). I may be reached at 414-847-2641 should you have any questions. Respectfully, Timothy Koepp Code Compliance Inspector/Associate Building Inspector Planning & Development Department 3930 N. Murray Ave. Shorewood, WI 53211 4058 4052 4068 4074 4061 4068 4064 4067 4073 32 N Lake Dr 32 N Lake Dr 4067 N. Lake Dr. Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community, Pictometry International, SE Wisc Reg Planning Comm, Microsoft, Vantor Address Numbers Parcels 7/8/2026, 2:45:43 PM 0 0.01 0.010 mi 0 0.01 0.020.01 km 1:564 Shorewood, WI Milwaukee County GIS & Land Information; Southeastern WI Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) | Milwaukee County GIS & Land Information; Ayres Associates, Inc.; Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) | Milwaukee County GIS & Land Information |