Shawano Avenue Accessory Building Variance

At a glance

• What: Appeal 26-26, a variance from side yard setback and buffer standards for an accessory building at a church property on Shawano Avenue (Public Institutional district), adjacent to residential property.
• Where it stands: Denied as requested on October 19 (one member recused); the chair encouraged the applicant to work with staff on an alternative.

Details

• Appeal 26-26 heard: 5-foot setback against a 20-foot buffer, and about 92 percent impervious surface against 60 percent.
• See the Log for the meeting-by-meeting record.

Sources

• The posted agenda and the video of the 2026-10-19 - Zoning and Planning Board of Appeals.

Log

2026-10-19 - Zoning and Planning Board of Appeals

• Appeal 26-26 heard: 5-foot setback against a 20-foot buffer, and about 92 percent impervious surface against 60 percent.
• One board member recused for a conflict of interest.
• Board found the use needed but the lot not exceptional and the buffer intent not preserved; motion to deny as requested carried on a voice vote.