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Board of Zoning Appeals approves two dimensional variances

WaukeshaFeb 16, 20262 min read

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Meeting on Feb 16, 2026: four members present; minutes approved; two dimensional variances granted for 576 Elizabeth Street (manufacturing) and a vacant lot at Buena Vista Ave. & Pewaukee Rd. (single-family home).

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ID#26-02875: Minutes of November 10, 2025 were approved (motion by Timothy Retic, seconded by Kevin Reilly). Vote: Aye 4 (Christine D'Angelo, Kevin Reilly, Timothy Retic, Eric Dunst); Absent 1 (Bryan Erickson).
ID#26-02876: Approved the APPEAL of Bethesda LLC for a dimensional variance from Section 22.38(7)(c) to allow reconstruction of the manufacturing building at 576 Elizabeth Street 6 inches from the rear lot line, where a 25-foot rear yard setback is required. Vote: Aye 4 (Christine D'Angelo, Kevin Reilly, Timothy Retic, Eric Dunst); Absent 1 (Bryan Erickson).
ID#26-02891: Approved the APPEAL of Michael and Charlene Markwardt for a dimensional variance from Section 22.26(7)(a) to allow construction of a home on Tax Key WAKC1000071 set back 10 feet from the Buena Vista Ave. right-of-way, where a 25-foot street yard setback is required. Vote: Aye 4 (Christine D'Angelo, Kevin Reilly, Timothy Retic, Eric Dunst); Absent 1 (Bryan Erickson).

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