Development News for Greendale, Wisconsin

Plan Commission Considers Addition at 5586 Arowwood Street, Addresses Setback Variance

The Plan Commission reviewed a conditional use permit request for an addition to a single-family home at 5586 Arowwood Street. The proposed addition met most zoning requirements, including side and rear yard setbacks per the R4 zoning district and municipal ordinance 17.16, as well as floor area and massing ratios per the design guidelines. However, the rear addition did not meet the minimum rear yard setback of 40% of the lot line (34 feet), as it was proposed at 33.3 feet. The commission considered the design guidelines as suggestions. The proposal included matching existing shingles and using cedar board and baton siding, which met guidelines. The motion to approve the conditional use permit was made and seconded.

Plan Commission Approves Chimney Removal and Shingle Replacement at 5904 Current Lane Amidst Debate

The Plan Commission considered a conditional use permit request for 5904 Current Lane to remove an original chimney and install black asphalt shingles. While asphalt shingles are permitted, the color 'more black' was debated against the design guideline allowance for gray or reddish-brown. More significantly, the design guidelines do not provide an option to remove an existing original chimney and replace it with a steel vent chimney, although they do offer guidance on treating new chimneys and removing other original elements like porches or overhangs if replaced similarly. Several commissioners and residents spoke against enforcing the chimney removal restriction, citing cost, the cosmetic nature of the chimney, and the importance of property owner rights. The motion to approve the conditional use permit, including the shingle color and chimney replacement, passed with a unanimous roll call vote.