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Village of Johnsburg Planning and Zoning Commission met June 13.

Here is the minutes as provided by the commission:

Call to Order – Chairman Husby called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Commission Members Present                                                      Petitioners

Kim Husby                                                                                     Mr. Mark Popiel

Mark Niggemann                                                                           Mr. Kevin & Valerie Diedrich

Scott Letzter

Tom Benck (Absent)

Curt Larsen                                                                                    Also Present

Beth Foreman (Absent)                                                                 Village Administrator Claudett Peters

Bobbie Wiltse

Old Business

Popiel Variance Request (reconvened from May 9th)

Mr. Popiel was again in attendance to request is for a variance to Section 7.1-2 Accessory Buildings

and Structures for the property at 1615 River Terrace Drive (10-18-178-005 and 006) to permit

the construction of a deck in front of the required 40 feet front yard setback line, without the

establishment of a principal structure. He is proposing to build a 20’x16’ wood deck on the

property.

Mr. Popiel summarized his plans for the deck and provided drawings of what he proposes to

build as well as pictures of a similar deck built by one of his neighbors. He explained that he

wants to place the deck adjacent to his pier consistent with the pictures he submitted.

Questions from the Board

Commission Member Larsen questioned if he is looking to pursue a deck similar to the

neighbors next to him. Mr. Popiel replies that his final construction will be very similar to the

neighbors. Commission Member Letzter questioned if the deck is on the same lot on which he

proposes to build a home. Mr. Popiel explained that the home will be on the lot across the street

on which he requested the variance for the shed. Commission Member Wiltse questioned how

far the current pier extends onto the property. Mr. Popiel stated that the pier stops at the seawall

and from there he would like to come out 8 to 10 feet and place the deck. Commission Member

Niggemann questioned when he plans to build the home. Mr. Popiel replied that his plan is to

construct a home in about 2-3 years. Commission Member Wiltse questioned what materials will

be used to build the deck. Mr. Popiel stated that it will be built with lumber.

Commission Member Niggemann motioned to recommend approval of the request to allow the

deck conditioned upon no campers, tents, or portable toilets being allowed. Commission Member

Wiltse seconded the motion. All committee members present voted aye. Motion carried.

Chairman Husby noted that the matter would go before the Village Board for a first read at the

June 20th meeting.

New Business

Diedrich Variance Request

Kevin and Valerie Diedrich were in attendance to request a variance be granted to Section 7.1-7

Accessory Buildings and Structures, to permit the construction of an accessory structure with

maximum height of 16 feet measured at the eave, in lieu of the otherwise permitted maximum

height of 10 feet. The variance is to accommodate the construction of a detached garage for the

property commonly known as 1012 River Terrace Drive, PIN 10-08-351-029.

Valerie Diedrich presented the request and explained that it is to accommodate the construction

of a detached garage with storage above.

Questions from the Board

Commission Member Letzter questioned if the neighbors across the street were concerned with

the variance request. Mrs. Diedrich stated that their neighbors were excited about the project and

appreciated that the new garage will sit a little further back which could potentially give them a

better view. Commission Member Wiltse questioned what made them go with the height of

garage being 16 feet. Mrs. Diedrich replied that it would accommodate extra storage space on the

second level of the garage. Commission Member Niggemann questioned, if the new garage will

be sided and what color will it be. Mrs. Diedrich replied that it will have yellow siding and the

house will be painted to match the color of the garage.

Comments from the Board

Commission Member Larsen commented that he really appreciated the well detail documents

that were provided.

Summary

Mrs. Diedrich summarized their plan for the new garage and explained that the second level will

give them the extra storage space they need.

Commission Member Larsen motioned to recommend approval of the variance to permit the

construction of a detached garage with a maximum height of 16 feet measured from the eave.

Commission Member Letzter seconded the motion. All commission members present voted aye.

Motion carried. Chairman Husby noted that the matter would go before the Village Board for a

first read at the June 20th meeting.

Adjournment - Motion by Chairman Husby to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commission

Member Wiltse. All Members present voted aye. Motion carried at 7:36 p.m

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