Board of Appeals Agenda Packet

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, June 10, 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: Click here to join via Zoom Meeting ID: 945 6445 6726 Passcode: 443331 Join via phone: 309-205-03325 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 a variance of Village Code 225-8 B (5) to allow a five-foot 5’ high fence between adjoining properties at residential property 3528 N Frederick Ave, Shorewood WI 53211, Parcel Number 276-0464-000, Legal Description: MINERAL SPRING HTS NW 1/4 10-7-22 E., N 20FT OF LOT 30 & S 25FT OF LOT 31 BLK 1. 5. Request for a variance of Village Code 535-19 front yard setback regulations related to the enclosure of a front yard patio at residential property 4345 N Wildwood Ave, Shorewood WI 53211, Parcel Number 239-0429-000, Legal Description: PALO ALTO SW 1/4 & E 1/2 SEC 4- 7-22 E., LOT 4 BLK 10 6. Adjournment PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE ITEMS MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS MEETING. Dated this 28th day of May, 2026. Toya 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. The 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. 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 From: To: Toya Harrell Subject: 3528 Frederick Avenue Fence Variance Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:08:24 PM Toya -- We support Josh Murdoch & Casey Albiero's request for a variance. Sandie & Terese Pendleton Get Outlook for Android CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the North Shore Consolidated O365 Email System (Bayside, Glendale, Shorewood, Brown Deer, Whitefish Bay, and North Shore Fire & Rescue). Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. *based on average of setbacks on west side of block using a combination of existing surveys & GIS measurements. The existing principal building’s current configuration conforms to the setback requirements, however the proposed enclosure of the covered entryway does not meet the minimum front setback requirement based on the average setbacks on the street. It is understood that the lender, owner and Title Company may rely on this review in connection with the purchase, financing or construction of improvements upon the real estate. If you have any questions relating to this review or required next steps to construct the proposed addition, please feel free to contact me to discuss. Regards, Justin Burris Building Inspector Front setback calculation* Address Approximate Setback 4315 N Wildwood Ave 31.7 ft 4319 N Wildwood Ave 31.0 ft 4323 N Wildwood Ave 34.0 ft 4327 N Wildwood Ave 31.5 ft 4331 N Wildwood Ave 35.0 ft 4335 N Wildwood Ave 32.1 ft 4339 N Wildwood Ave 31.2 ft 4345 N Wildwood Ave 34.7 ft - Existing 4349 N Wildwood Ave 29.0 ft 4353 N Wildwood Ave 32.0 ft 4357 N Wildwood Ave 29.8 ft 4363 N Wildwood Ave 32.0 ft 4367 N Wildwood Ave 30.0 ft 4371 N Wildwood Ave 28.8 ft 4375 N Wildwood Ave 31.4 ft 4379 N Wildwood Ave 30.0 ft 4385 N Wildwood Ave 30.1 ft 4389 N Wildwood Ave 31.0 ft 4395 N Wildwood Ave 30.6 ft Average 31.3 ft Number of parking spaces 2 enclosed garage stalls 1 enclosed required; 2 exterior spaces max. (not in front or side yard) Y Accessory structures, location rear yard (garage) Rear or side yard only 535-26A(2)(b) Y Accessory structures, height N/A 15 ft. max. 535-26A(2)(e) N/A