Zoning Board of Appeals 2-17-16

CITY OF ANTIGO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Members Present: John Warner, Helen Wanca, Toni Schneider, Todd Langseth and Bruce Kommers Members Absent: None Others Present: Roger Musolff, Inspector/Zoning Administrator; Mark Desotell, Director of Administrative Services, and Jaime Horswill, Utility/Clerical Assistant. This meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was called to order on the above date at 5:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, City Hall. Todd Langseth served as Chairperson and Jaime Horswill, Utility/Clerical Assistant, recorded the minutes thereof. Public Hearing regarding a Variance from the Provisions of Section 14-748 (d)(1), Ordinance No. 1095B, the Municipal Code of the City of Antigo No public present for hearing. 1. Request to Allow a Fence to be Closer to Lot lines than Allowed by Ordinance Due to Small Lot Size and Would Like to Increase Maximum Space for Use and Containment of Pets at 237 Fischer Street (Parcel No. 201-3104.018) Upon inquiry by Helen Wanca, Roger Musolff, Inspector/Zoning Administrator, advised that he did hear from a neighbor, Richard West, who owns property to the east. He does not object to the fence, but would like the fence on the property line. Mr. Musolff was informed by the property owners that they did speak with the neighbors to the north, who have no objections, but would rather the fence be on the property line as well. Upon inquiry by Todd Langseth, Mr. Musolff advised that he was not positive but believes it to be a chain link fence. Helen Wanca commented that city codes would still need to be followed. Upon inquiry by Toni Schneider, Mr. Musolff advised that the property would not need to be surveyed. There should be a corner stake in the ground at the property line. A fence company will be hired to install the fence and Mr. Musolff will still need to look at it. Upon inquiry by Mr. Langseth, Mr. Musolff noted that the current ordinance mandates a fence to be 2 feet from the side property line and 5 feet from the back property line. The theory behind this is that you need to maintain your fence once installed. If you do not get along with your neighbor, this still gives you the ability to maintain your fence without being on their property. Schneider moved, Wanca seconded, to approve the request to allow a fence to be on the lot line due to small lot size at 237 Fischer Street (Parcel No. 201-3401.018). Carried 5-0. APPROVED 2. Any Other Matters Authorized by Law to be Considered None 3. Adjournment Schneider moved, Wanca seconded, to adjourn at 5:34 p.m. Carried 5-0. APPROVED Todd Langseth, Chairperson Date