Fox Point public meetings in 2021

Village Board

The Village Board will hear a presentation from Cobalt Partners regarding a redevelopment concept that includes relocating Village facilities. The Board will also receive a report on public comments regarding bike lanes and pedestrian crossings for the Lake Drive project.

• Cobalt Partners redevelopment concept presentation
• Lake Drive data collection and design concept report
• Proposed ordinance to exclude egress window installation from Building Board review
• Proposed ordinance to update fees for Building, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical codes
• Proposal for a community enhancement grant pilot committee

The Fox Point Village Board approved its consent agenda 7-0, including monthly bills of $470,247.50, several 2022 public works contracts, and appointments, but withdrew one item (Change Order No. 1 for the Barnett Lane ravine) from the consent list and then approved it separately 7-0. The board also adopted two ordinances 7-0 on egress windows and building/HVAC/plumbing/electrical fees, approved a storm sewer easement for 7736 North Beach Drive 7-0, and voted 4-3 to create a pilot community enhancement grant committee with a $5,000 per-organization and $10,000 annual cap. A Cobalt Partners presentation on a redevelopment concept, including relocating Village Hall and the DPW yard, was received with extensive public comment but no decision was made.

• Approved consent agenda 7-0, absent item 3e (minutes, election inspectors, Plan Commission appointment, forestry and sewer contracts, MLK Day resolution, bills of $470,247.50)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 from WSO Grading & Excavating for $22,084.20 for Barnett Lane ravine stone (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance excluding egress window installation from Building Board review (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance repealing and recreating building, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical fee sections (7-0)
• Approved amended storm sewer easement for 7736 North Beach Drive, subject to missing property descriptions and Village Attorney approval (7-0)
• Approved creating a pilot community enhancement grant committee, capped at $5,000 per organization and $10,000 per year (4-3)
• Authorized the Village President to appoint five members (three trustees, two citizens) to the pilot committee (6-1)
• Directed staff and Kapur & Associates to study Lake Drive items including bicycle lanes, crosswalks, Beach Drive intersection options, turn lanes, drainage, and water main replacement (by consensus)

Board of Appeals

The Fox Point Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2021, to consider three cases: two special exceptions for fences/gates and one variance for a shed. The board will also approve minutes from its August 4, 2021 meeting. No other substantive action is listed on the agenda.

• Case 2021-07: Special exception for a 6-foot double-swing ornamental gate at 7272 N Bridge Ln.
• Case 2021-08: Special exception for a 6-foot brick fence wall at 8300 N Gray Log Lane.
• Case 2021-09: Variance for a 7x7-foot shed at 6755 N Lake Drive, requesting reduced front and side yard setbacks.
• Approval of minutes and determinations from the August 4, 2021 meeting.

The Board approved a special exception for a driveway gate at 7272 N Bridge Ln (4-1) and a special exception for a brick wall at 8300 N Gray Log Ln (4-1). The Board dismissed Case 2021-09 for a shed variance at 6755 N Lake Dr because the applicant did not appear (5-0). The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes (5-0).

• Approved minutes and Findings of Fact from August 4, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Granted special exception for a 6-foot driveway gate at 7272 N Bridge Ln, subject to approvals (4-1)
• Determined building footprint at 8300 N Gray Log Ln is not square or rectangular (3-2)
• Determined front of house at 8300 N Gray Log Ln faces Gray Log Lane (5-0)
• Granted special exception for a 6-foot brick wall at 8300 N Gray Log Ln, subject to submission to Building Board (4-1)
• Dismissed Case 2021-09 for a shed variance at 6755 N Lake Dr due to applicant's failure to appear (5-0)

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will review three property proposals: a shed, a solar system, and a master sign plan. The board will also discuss removing certain project types from its review process. The meeting includes roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Brian Schwebel, 7480 N Lombardy Rd, proposed shed
• Joshua Rittberg, 8600 N Seneca Rd, proposed solar system
• Midland Management, 383 W Brown Deer Rd, proposed master sign plan
• Discussion on removing projects from Building Board review

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022 Village Budget, then discuss and possibly adopt a resolution that sets the General Fund budget at $7,189,565, levies $7,371,050 in taxes, and approves multiple fund budgets. The resolution also authorizes placing delinquent water and sewer charges of $117,602.59 on the 2021 tax roll. This is the main substantive item on an otherwise short agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed 2022 Village Budget
• Resolution to adopt 2022 General Fund budget of $7,189,565
• 2022 tax levy of $7,371,050
• Delinquent water/sewer charges of $117,602.59 to be added to tax roll
• Approval of multiple fund budgets including North Shore Fire Department ($14,518,225 total)

The Village Board held a public hearing and subsequently adopted the 2022 Village General Fund Budget, Designated Fund Budgets, and Shared Services Budgets. The board also approved the levy of taxes and the imposition of delinquent water and sewer charges on the tax roll.

• Adopted 2022 General Fund, Designated Fund, and Shared Services Budgets (6-0)
• Approved tax levy and imposition of delinquent water and sewer charges on tax roll (6-0)

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will meet on November 10, 2021, to review and vote on four proposed residential projects: an egress window, two home additions, and an in-ground pool. The board will also discuss removing projects from its review process. Minutes from the October 13 meeting are included for approval.

• 7620 N Bell Rd: proposed egress window
• David Swanson, 7724 N Beach Dr: proposed addition (plans show new garage, great room, office, and second floor)
• Mr. Olin, 7700 N Club Cir: proposed in-ground concrete pool (estimated cost $190,000)
• Laura Kleczkowski, 405 E Dean Rd: proposed addition
• Discussion on removing projects from Building Board review

The Building Board approved three residential additions and a pool. The board also decided to remove egress windows from its agendas and eliminate restrictive height limits on pergolas.

• Approved addition at 7724 N Beach Dr
• Approved in-ground pool at 7700 N Club Cir
• Approved addition at 405 E Dean Rd
• Tabled proposed egress window at 7620 N Bell Rd
• Decided to remove egress windows from Building Board agendas
• Decided to remove restrictive heights on pergolas
• Approved October 13, 2021 minutes

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold public hearings and consider adopting final special assessment resolutions for sanitary sewer riser pipe replacement, paving a private section of Goodrich Lane, and lead water lateral line replacement. The board will also hear a report and public comment on a conditional use permit modification for Nhi Le Nails to add microblading services, and discuss redistricting. Consent agenda items include approving bills totaling $714,846.49 and contracts for green infrastructure and road design.

• Final special assessment for sanitary sewer riser pipes on East Bradley Road, East Dean Road, North Boyd Way, East Goodrich Lane, North Gray Log Lane, North Longacre Road, North Fairchild Circle, North Fairchild Road, East Cherokee Circle
• Final special assessment for paving private section of Goodrich Lane
• Final special assessment for lead water lateral lines on North Santa Monica Boulevard and North Regent Road
• Conditional use permit modification for Nhi Le Nails, 6924 N. Santa Monica Blvd, to add microblading services
• Consent agenda: bills $714,846.49; Change Order No. 2 to All-Ways Contractors $20,446.16; Baxter & Woodman design contract up to $55,339.73

The Village Board held five public hearings and adopted final special assessment resolutions for sanitary sewer riser pipe replacement, paving a private section of Goodrich Lane, and replacing lead water lateral lines. Trustees also approved a conditional use permit modification for Nhi Le Nails to offer microblading, a $20,446.16 change order for green infrastructure, and a design contract with Baxter & Woodman not to exceed $55,339.73 for the 2022 Road and Utility Project. The board adopted redistricting resolutions dividing the village into wards and combining wards for voting purposes, and approved paying $714,846.49 in bills. All recorded votes were 6-0, with Trustee Christine Symchych absent.

• Adopted final special assessment for sanitary sewer riser pipe replacement (6-0)
• Adopted final special assessment for paving private section of Goodrich Lane (6-0)
• Adopted final special assessment for lead water lateral line replacement (6-0)
• Approved amended conditional use permit for Nhi Le Nails microblading (6-0, consent agenda)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 from All-Ways Contractors for $20,446.16 (6-0)
• Accepted Baxter & Woodman proposal up to $55,339.73 for 2022 Road and Utility Project design (6-0)
• Adopted resolutions dividing village into wards and combining wards for voting (6-0, consent agenda)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $714,846.49 (6-0, consent agenda)

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission is meeting virtually to review and possibly recommend a modification to the conditional use permit for Nhi Le Nails, allowing microblading services. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. This is a routine agenda with one substantive item.

• Review of Conditional Use Permit modification for Nhi Le Nails, 6924 N. Santa Monica Blvd., to add microblading services
• Approval of October 4, 2021 Plan Commission minutes

The Plan Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a modification to a Conditional Use Permit for Nhi Le Nails to allow microblading services. The recommendation includes specific restrictions prohibiting tattooing and body piercing.

• Approved October 4, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Village Board approve Conditional Use Permit modification for Nhi Le Nails to conduct microblading services (unanimous)

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board is meeting in person with a remote option to conduct a budget workshop. The agenda includes only roll call, the budget workshop, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year

The Fox Point Village Board met on October 21, 2021 as a budget workshop. Village Manager Scott Botcher presented a PowerPoint overview of the 2022 Proposed Executive Budget Summary binder and gave details on portions of the proposed budget. The minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or amendments on the budget itself. The only action taken was adjournment at 8:40 p.m.

• Adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. (5-0 roll call vote)

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will hold a public hearing to review seven residential construction proposals, including garage replacements, window and door changes, and a sunroom addition. The board will also approve minutes from its September 8 meeting. No other action is scheduled.

• Renee Kirchner, 7250 N Beach Rd: raze detached garage, build new garage, move framed shed, build pergola
• Phonso Smith, 7623 N Fairchild Rd: window addition and patio door
• Ralph Bultman, 7710 N Van Dyke Rd: egress window
• Tan Lo, 7736 N Beach Dr: stone columns at driveway/entrance gate
• David Turim, 8730 N Seneca Ct: sunroom addition

The Fox Point Building Board approved seven resident building requests at its October 13, 2021 meeting, held via Zoom. Each was approved as submitted by consensus of the board, covering garages, windows, doors, a sunroom, a pergola, and stone columns. The board also approved the minutes from its September 8, 2021 meeting and adjourned at 5:45 pm.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2021 meeting
• Approved Renee Kirchner, 7250 N Beach Rd: raze detached garage, build new garage, move framed shed, build pergola
• Approved Phonso Smith, 7623 N Fairchild Rd: window addition and patio door
• Approved Ralph Bultman, 7710 N Van Dyke Rd: egress window
• Approved Tan Lo, 7736 N Beach Dr: stone columns at driveway/entrance gate
• Approved Greg Scalzo, 420 E Apple Tree Rd: replace window with patio door
• Approved David Turim, 8730 N Seneca Ct: sunroom addition
• Approved Carl Valimont, 1461 E Goodrich Ln: raze existing garage and build new garage

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss several preliminary resolutions to levy special assessments for utility work, including private road work, lead water lateral lines, and sanitary sewer riser pipes. The meeting also includes discussions on a police association agreement and an ordinance regarding open burning exceptions.

• Special assessments for private road work at 1447-1451 E. Goodrich Lane
• Special assessments for lead water lateral line replacement at multiple North Santa Monica Blvd and North Regent Rd properties
• Special assessments for sanitary sewer riser pipe replacement at 12 listed properties
• Change order of $27,200 for Beach Drive Coastal Resiliency Project design services
• Contract of $12,487 for green infrastructure inspections and site inspection

The Village Board adopted a new ordinance for solid waste collection and approved a contract with the Fox Point Professional Policemen’s Association. The board also authorized several preliminary resolutions for special assessments related to utility work and approved various infrastructure contracts.

• Adopted ordinance to repeal and re-create solid waste collection rules (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Fox Point Professional Policemen’s Association (7-0)
• Approved $27,200 change order for Beach Drive Coastal Resiliency Project (6-1)
• Adopted three preliminary resolutions to levy special assessments for utility work (7-0 each)
• Approved contract with Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. for assessment services (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing community event exceptions to open burning prohibitions (7-0)
• Approved $12,487 proposal from Kapur & Associates for green infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved $2,674,118.06 in bill payments for September 2021 (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review a land combination request for 7310 N Longacre Rd. They will also discuss a request from T-Mobile/Crown Castle to modify an existing wireless facility tower at River Point Shopping Center. The Commission may make recommendations to the Village Board on these items.

• Land combination for Adam and Jill Scheuer at 7310 N Longacre Rd
• T-Mobile / Crown Castle modification to wireless facility tower at River Point Shopping Center

The Plan Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a land combination for a property on N Longacre Rd and a wireless tower modification at River Point Shopping Center.

• Approved September 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Village Board approve land combination at 7310 N Longacre Rd (unanimous)
• Recommended Village Board approve wireless tower modification at River Point Shopping Center (unanimous)

Tree Commission

The Tree Commission will receive updates on the Indian Creek Woods project and the EAB on Private Property. The meeting also includes reports on forester activities and tree damage from the August 10th windstorm.

• Update on Indian Creek Woods project
• Update on EAB on Private Property
• Report on tree damage from August 10th straight line windstorm
• We Energies utility line clearance initiative

The Tree Commission approved the minutes of its December 12, 2019 meeting and received updates on tree planting, emerald ash borer (EAB) enforcement, and storm damage. Forester Gall reported about 300 trees planted in Indian Creek Woods in fall 2019, 131 new trees planted in 2021, and 27 public trees removed after the August 10, 2021 windstorm. The Commission asked Forester Gall to work with the Village Attorney on changes to a draft letter notifying property owners of dead or dying trees that constitute a public nuisance. No formal motions or votes were recorded beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of the December 12, 2019 meeting
• Directed Forester Gall to work with the Village Attorney on changes to a draft nuisance-tree notification letter (no vote recorded)

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will discuss and may act on two items: a $2,168,537.50 state-federal hazard mitigation grant for the North Beach Drive resilient infrastructure project, and an amended joint library agreement for the North Shore Library. The meeting is a special session with in-person and remote options.

• Grant agreement PDMC-PJ-05-WI-2019-019 for $2,168,537.50, with 75% federal share ($1,626,337.50) and 25% local match ($542,200.00)
• North Beach Drive shoreline protection project from approximately 7540 to 7328 and 8000 to 8040 North Beach Drive
• Amended and Restated Fox Point-Bayside-Glendale-River Hills Joint Library Agreement
• Resolution conditionally approving the library agreement, subject to assurance from Cobalt Partners and La Macchia Holdings regarding a new library building

The Fox Point Village Board approved a State-Local Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Assistance Agreement and authorized the Public Works Director to execute it, on a 7-0 roll call vote. The board also approved a resolution conditionally approving an amended and restated joint library agreement for The North Shore Library, on a 4-2 roll call vote. Trustee Sumner left the meeting before the library vote. The board then adjourned at 9:25 a.m. on a 6-0 vote.

• Approved/accept the State-Local Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Assistance Agreement (PDMC-PJ-05-WI-2019-019) and authorized the Director of Public Works to execute it (7-0)
• Approved Resolution Conditionally Approving an Amended and Re-Stated Joint Library Agreement for The North Shore Library (4-2; Fonstad, Frazer, Symchych, Knight in favor; Ollman and Kravit opposed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:25 a.m. (6-0)

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will meet virtually to consider consent agenda items including new police vehicles, body-worn cameras, a liquor license, and a land combination, as well as unfinished business on snow plowing private streets, hybrid meeting ordinances, and garbage/recycling collection. The board will also receive an update on Lake Drive design concepts and may enter closed session to discuss potential litigation and property acquisition.

• Purchase of two Ewald Automotive Group Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
• Purchase of AXON body-worn cameras and fleet camera system
• New Class B liquor license for Aladdin Food Management Services at 6801 N Yates Road
• Land combination and Certified Survey Map for 1406 E. Fox Lane and 8120 N Gray Log Lane
• Payment of bills totaling $374,584.17 for August 2021

The Village Board approved a modified snow plowing agreement for private streets and directed staff to set an annual fee of $200, with future adjustments at staff discretion. It also approved a consent agenda including a new liquor license, police vehicle and body camera purchases, a land combination, a board appointment, and $374,584.17 in bill payments. A revised hybrid/virtual meetings ordinance was adopted, and a resolution commending Assistant Village Manager Michael Pedersen was approved. No action was taken on Lake Drive design concepts, and a closed session on potential property acquisition ended with no action.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0): minutes, liquor license, police vehicles, body cameras, land combination, board appointment, bill payments
• Modified snow plowing agreement for private streets (5-2)
• Set annual snow plowing fee at $200 with staff discretion to adjust (4-3)
• Adopted hybrid and virtual meetings ordinance (7-0)
• Directed staff to notify Stormonth Elementary that village garbage pickup likely ends Jan 1, 2022
• Directed staff to draft ordinance on roll-off bins and three-bin garbage limit
• Adopted resolution commending Assistant Village Manager Michael Pedersen (7-0)
• Moved into closed session on potential property acquisition; no action taken

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission will meet virtually to consider a lot combination request for properties at 1406 E Fox Lane and 8120 N Gray Log Lane, and may make a recommendation to the Village Board. The agenda also includes approval of the July 6, 2021 meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review and recommendation on lot combination for Julie Waisbren at 1406 E Fox Lane and 8120 N Gray Log Lane (Tax Keys #058-0004-000 and #058-0005-000)
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2021 Plan Commission meeting

The Plan Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a land combination for Julie Waisbren at 1406 E Fox Lane and 8120 North Gray Log Lane. The Commission also approved the minutes from the July 6, 2021, meeting.

• Approved July 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Village Board approve land combination at 1406 E Fox Lane (unanimous)
• Accepted survey map as final CSM for 1406 E Fox Lane (unanimous)

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will review and discuss four residential building applications: a detached garage, a freestanding deck, an amended addition, and a patio door/siding project. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No final decisions are noted on the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Ken Masur, 7829 N Regent Rd: resubmittal of proposed detached garage
• Trygve Hansen, 8329 N Whitney Rd: proposed freestanding deck
• Brian League, 8321 N Whitney Rd: proposed amended addition (kitchen remodel)
• Chris Maertz, 8049 N Poplar Dr: proposed patio door and siding

The Building Board reviewed and approved four residential proposals for a garage, deck, addition, and exterior updates. The board also approved the minutes from the August 19, 2021 meeting.

• Approved detached garage at 7829 N Regent Rd
• Approved freestanding deck at 8329 N Whitney Rd subject to code-compliant handrail and guard
• Approved amended addition at 8321 N Whitney Rd
• Approved patio door and siding at 8049 N Poplar Dr
• Approved August 19, 2021 minutes

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will meet to review and decide on six proposed residential projects, including additions, a shed, egress windows, a hot tub, and garages. The meeting will also include roll call, approval of previous minutes, and adjournment.

• James Barton, 8057 N Links Way, proposed addition of three dormers to garage
• Rachel Piper, 8320 N Santa Monica Blvd, proposed 10 X 14 shed
• Phonso Smith, 7623 N Fairchild Rd, proposed egress windows
• David Grove, 7320 N Bridge Ln, proposed hot tub
• Renee Kirchner, 7250 N Beach Dr, proposed garage and outbuilding

The Building Board reviewed and approved five residential property improvement requests, including dormers, a shed, egress windows, a hot tub, and a garage. One proposal for a detached garage was tabled for resubmittal. The board also approved the minutes from the July 27, 2021, meeting.

• Approved July 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved dormer addition at 8057 N Links Way
• Approved 10x14 shed at 8320 N Santa Monica Blvd with setback conditions
• Approved egress windows at 7623 N Fairchild Rd
• Approved hot tub at 7320 N Bridge Ln
• Approved garage and outbuilding at 7250 N Beach Dr
• Tabled detached garage proposal at 7829 N Regent Rd

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will hold a regular meeting to review and discuss six residential building proposals, including additions, a shed, egress windows, a hot tub, and garages. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No final decisions are noted; the agenda indicates discussion and potential action on these items.

• James Barton, 8057 N Links Way: proposed addition of three dormers to garage
• Rachel Piper, 8320 N Santa Monica Blvd: proposed 10 X 14 shed
• Phonso Smith, 7623 N Fairchild Rd: proposed egress windows
• David Grove, 7320 N Bridge Ln: proposed hot tub
• Renee Kirchner, 7250 N Beach Dr: proposed garage and outbuilding; Ken Masur, 7829 N Regent Rd: proposed detached garage

Village Board

The Village Board met to discuss various municipal business, including the sale of general obligation promissory notes and infrastructure improvements. The Board also directed staff to revise ordinances regarding hybrid and virtual meetings and to review snow plowing contracts for private streets.

• Adopted resolution awarding the sale of $3,175,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2021
• Accepted temporary and utility easements to pave portions of East Goodrich Lane
• Adopted a preliminary special assessment resolution for public works on East Goodrich Lane
• Approved a $66,415 change order from All-Ways Contractors for private property service lateral rehabilitation
• Approved a $269,125 base bid from Underground Pipeline, Inc. for private property lateral rehabilitation

The Fox Point Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included bills, a liquor license, sodium chloride bids, and an appointment. A vote to amend a private street snowplowing contract was interrupted by a power outage at approximately 7:29 p.m., leading President Frazer to declare the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. due to a lack of a quorum.

• Approved the consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Granted new Class 'B' beer and fermented beverage alcohol license to Wheel & Sprocket Joy Ride Café at 6940 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Accepted Compass Minerals America, Inc. bid of $75.52 per ton for sodium chloride
• Confirmed President Frazer's appointment of Susan Yale as Alternate 4 to the Board of Appeals
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,031,154.40 for July 1 to July 31, 2021
• Tabled snow plowing agreement and amendment due to power outage and lack of quorum

Board of Appeals

The Fox Point Board of Appeals will consider two items: formalizing a written decision for a previously denied fence special exception at 7736 N Beach Drive, and hearing a new variance request for a garage at 7310 N Longacre Rd. The meeting is open to the public.

• Case 2021-05: 7736 N Beach Drive - formalize written decision on fence/gate special exception (gate granted, fence denied)
• Case 2021-06: 7310 N Longacre Rd - variance for garage 3 feet from side lot line (code requires 10 feet)
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2021 meeting

The Fox Point Board of Appeals approved a variance allowing a new garage at 7310 N Longacre Rd to keep a three-foot side yard setback instead of the ten feet required by Village Code for new garages. The Building Inspector had denied the permit because the proposed garage is larger than the existing one (22' x 24' versus 19' x 21'). The Board also approved the June 23, 2021 minutes and the Findings of Fact, Decision and Order in Case 2021-05 (7736 N Beach Drive), with a correction to the chairman's name. Both actions passed unanimously by roll call vote (5-0).

• Approved minutes and Findings of Fact, Decision and Order for Case 2021-05 (7736 N Beach Drive), with correction to Chairman Ostoic's name (5-0)
• Granted a variance for a new garage at 7310 N Longacre Rd to maintain a 3-foot side yard setback instead of the required 10 feet (5-0)
• Closed testimony at 5:17 p.m. (motion carried)
• Adjourned at 5:20 p.m. (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The Village of Fox Point Plan Commission meeting scheduled for August 2, 2021, has been cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The next Plan Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will review and vote on nine proposed construction projects, including a new single-family home, additions, a patio door, a sign, an egress window, a pergola, a deck, and a pavilion with bridge. The board will also approve minutes from the June 16 meeting. All items are for discussion and decision.

• Jeff Jacob, 119 W Bergen Dr: addition resubmittal
• Andy O'Connell, 350 E Daphne Rd: patio door resubmittal
• David Tarantino, 7134 N Barnett Ln: 3-season addition
• Fox Point Lutheran Church, 7510 N Santa Monica Blvd: freestanding sign
• Michael Brody, E Daisy Ln: single family home

The Building Board reviewed and approved several construction proposals, including a new single-family home and various home additions. Most requests were approved as submitted, with two requiring specific modifications.

• Approved addition at 119 W Bergen Dr subject to bumping front façade 8-12” outward
• Approved patio door at 350 E Daphne Rd
• Approved 3 season addition at 7134 N Barnett Ln
• Approved freestanding sign for Fox Point Lutheran Church at 7510 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Approved egress window at 7425 N Beach Ct
• Approved 16’X16’ Pergola at 1015 E Churchill Ln subject to attaching to house
• Approved deck at 426 E Apple Tree Rd
• Approved pavilion and bridge at 7880 N Club Cir

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board is meeting to review and vote on several building permit applications, including additions, a new single-family home, and various outdoor structures. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and is open to the public via Zoom.

• Jeff Jacob, 119 W Bergen Dr, proposed addition resubmittal
• Andy O'Connell, 350 E Daphne Rd, proposed patio door resubmittal
• David Tarantino, 7134 N Barnett Ln, proposed 3-season addition
• Fox Point Lutheran Church, 7510 N Santa Monica Blvd, proposed freestanding sign
• Michael Brody, E Daisy Ln, proposed single family home

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for Milwaukee Guitar Collective and the 2022 CDBG project list, then consider consent agenda items including several contracts and change orders. They will also discuss snow plowing policy for private streets, an ordinance on hybrid/virtual meetings, and a $3.175 million bond sale. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.

• Conditional use permit for Milwaukee Guitar Collective, 6928 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Resolution awarding sale of $3,175,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2021
• Change Order No. 2 from Kapur & Associates for $8,958 for 2021 Road and Utility Reconstruction Project
• Accept bid of Underground Pipeline, Inc. for $269,125 plus alternates for 2021 private property lateral rehabilitation
• Approve payment of bills totaling $427,401.98 for June 2021

The Fox Point Village Board approved a resolution awarding the sale of $3,175,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included payment of $427,401.98 in bills for June 2021. The board also accepted bids and change orders for road, utility, and tree-removal work, and adopted a preliminary special assessment resolution for paving and utility work on East Goodrich Lane. No action was taken on the 2022-2026 Capital Plan, and the board directed staff to revise a private-street snow plowing contract and a hybrid/virtual meetings ordinance for later consideration. In closed session, no action was taken on the joint library agreement or possible property acquisitions.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0), including minutes, a CDBG application for the LX Club, a conditional use permit for Milwaukee Guitar Collective at 6928 N Santa Monica Blvd, and several change orders and bids
• Approved payment of $427,401.98 in bills for June 1-30, 2021 (part of consent agenda, 6-0)
• Adopted resolution awarding sale of $3,175,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2021 (6-0)
• Accepted Temporary Construction Easements and Utility Easements to pave portions of East Goodrich Lane (6-0)
• Adopted Preliminary Special Assessment Resolution for paving and utility work on East Goodrich Lane (6-0)
• Directed staff to revise private-street snow plowing contract and property owner letter, and return with cost recommendation (unanimous consent)
• Directed staff to revise Hybrid/Virtual Meetings ordinance and return at next regular meeting (unanimous consent)
• Directed staff to notify condominiums and school about discontinuation of non-residential garbage and recycling collection; attorney to report on CBRF duties (unanimous consent)

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission will meet virtually to discuss a conditional use permit for Milwaukee Guitar Collective and hold a public hearing on a chicken permit. They may make recommendations or take action on these items.

• Conditional Use Permit for Milwaukee Guitar Collective at 6928 N Santa Monica Blvd to sell vintage instruments
• Public hearing on chicken permit at 8329 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Approval of minutes from June 7 and June 11, 2021 meetings

The Plan Commission approved the minutes of its June 7 and June 11, 2021 meetings. It approved the Conditional Use Permit request of Milwaukee Guitar Collective, LLC at 6928 N Santa Monica Blvd. and recommended the Village Board consider the Conditional Use Order and Permit after a public hearing on July 13, 2021. After a public hearing, the Commission also approved a chicken permit renewal at 8329 N Santa Monica Blvd., finding the applicants met the four ordinance standards. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved minutes of June 7 and June 11, 2021 meetings (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Milwaukee Guitar Collective, LLC, 6928 N Santa Monica Blvd., and recommended Village Board consideration after July 13, 2021 public hearing (unanimous roll call)
• Approved chicken permit renewal at 8329 N Santa Monica Blvd. after public hearing, finding four ordinance standards met (unanimous roll call)
• Adjourned at 6:09 p.m. (unanimous roll call)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to review a special exception request regarding a fence ordinance. The applicant is seeking permission for specific wrought iron fencing and a decorative driveway gate.

• Case 2021-05: Special exception request for 7736 N Beach Drive
• Request for five-foot high wrought iron fencing along side yards
• Request for six-foot high decorative iron driveway gate with 6.5-foot pillars

The Board of Appeals denied a request for a special exception to install five-foot high side yard fencing at 7736 N. Beach Drive, finding it was not reasonably necessary for safety. However, the Board approved a special exception for a six-foot high decorative iron driveway gate with supporting pillars, citing security concerns related to the property's car collection. Staff were directed to prepare formal findings of fact and conclusions of law for final adoption at a future meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied special exception for side yard fencing (5-0)
• Approved special exception for driveway gate and pillars (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare formal findings for the gate approval (5-0)

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold a special virtual meeting to discuss and possibly approve a land combination and Certified Survey Map for the property at 200 West Indian Creek Court, submitted by Douglas Diefenbach and Christa Beall Diefenbach. The board will act on the Plan Commission's recommendation. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Land combination and Certified Survey Map for 200 West Indian Creek Court
• Property totals 26,332.63 square feet (0.60451 acres)
• Applicants: Douglas Diefenbach and Christa Beall Diefenbach
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom

The Fox Point Village Board approved a land combination and certified survey map for Douglas Diefenbach and Christa Beall Diefenbach at 200 West Indian Creek Court, on terms recommended by the Plan Commission. The vote was 4-0 by roll call. The board then adjourned at 8:02 a.m. Four of seven board members were present; President Frazer and Trustees Symchych and Sumner were excused.

• Approved land combination and certified survey map for 200 West Indian Creek Court (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:02 a.m. (4-0)

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board is meeting to review and decide on several permit applications, including a master sign plan for a shopping center, two rooftop solar installations, and various home additions and remodels. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• North Shore Center Partners, 8829-8879 N Port Washington Rd, resubmittal master sign plan
• Gayle Coleman, 7014 N Claire Ct, roof mounted solar
• Greg Walthers, 7620 N Boyd Way, roof mounted solar
• Christa Diefenbach, 200 W Indian Creek Ct, above ground pool and deck
• Jeff Jacob, 119 W Bergen Dr, addition

The Fox Point Building Board approved the May 12, 2021 meeting minutes and reviewed multiple property proposals during its June 16, 2021 meeting. The board approved awning removal, solar installations, a pool and deck, a kitchen remodel, and a screen porch, while tabling a proposed home addition. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm.

• Approved May 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved awning removal at 8829-8879 N Port Washington Rd subject to Village Board approval
• Approved roof-mounted solar at 7014 N Claire Ct subject to relocating 3 panels
• Approved roof-mounted solar at 7620 N Boyd Way as submitted
• Approved above ground pool and deck at 200 W Indian Creek Ct with Matt Amman opposed
• Tabled addition at 119 W Bergen Dr with Matt Amman abstaining
• Approved kitchen remodel and wall removal at 8321 N Whitney Rd as submitted
• Approved screen porch at 7944 N Beach Dr as submitted

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to review and possibly recommend a lot combination for Douglas and Christa Beall Diefenbach at 200 West Indian Creek Court. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting. The meeting is open to citizens via Zoom, with written comments encouraged in advance.

• Land combination review for 200 West Indian Creek Court, tax key #053-1127-000
• Approval of May 3, 2021 Plan Commission minutes
• Virtual meeting via Zoom (ID: 819 3805 1537)

The Plan Commission recommended approval of a land combination for Douglas and Christa Beall Diefenbach. The commission also approved the minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting.

• Approved May 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of land combination at 200 West Indian Creek Court (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing regarding the 2021 Amended Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on private street snow plowing and the presentation of the FY 2020 Audit.

• Public hearing for the 2021 Amended Comprehensive Plan
• $292,101.15 bid from WSO Grading & Excavating for Barnett Lane Stormwater Improvement Project
• Up to $39,951 contract for Kapur & Associates construction management services
• Conditional use permit review for Milwaukee Guitar Collective at 6928 N Santa Monica Blvd.
• $344,802.46 in bill payments for May 1 through May 31, 2021

The Fox Point Village Board approved the fiscal year 2020 audit, awarded a $292,101.15 contract for the Barnett Lane Stormwater Improvement Project, and adopted a comprehensive plan amendment. The Board also moved to pursue a hybrid meeting model and directed staff to return with options regarding private road snow plowing.

• Approved consent agenda (absent items 5e and 5h) (7-0)
• Accepted bid of WSO Grading & Excavating of $292,101.15 for the 2021 Barnett Lane Stormwater Improvement Project (7-0)
• Accepted the Fiscal Year 2020 Audit in final format (7-0)
• Directed staff to return with options concerning snow plowing on private roads
• Directed Village Attorney and staff to present an ordinance implementing a hybrid meeting model
• Adopted a Comprehensive Plan Amendment pursuant to applicable Wisconsin Statutes (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission will meet virtually to discuss and possibly recommend action on a conditional use permit for Milwaukee Guitar Collective and a lot combination request. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, and comments can be submitted in advance.

• Conditional use permit for Milwaukee Guitar Collective at 6928 N Santa Monica Blvd to sell vintage instruments
• Lot combination for Douglas and Christa Beall Diefenbach at 200 West Indian Creek Court, tax key #053-1127-000
• Approval of May 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Fox Point Plan Commission meeting on June 7, 2021, recorded no substantive decisions because there was not a quorum of members present. Following roll call, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting due to lack of a quorum (unanimous vote)

Board of Review

The Fox Point Board of Review is meeting to review and accept the 2021 assessment roll, correct any errors, and hear objections from property owners. The meeting is required to last at least two hours and will include election of officers and verification of training requirements.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Receipt and acceptance of 2021 assessment roll
• Examination of assessment roll for errors, omissions, and double assessments
• Hear objections and decisions on 2021 assessments
• Meeting held at Municipal Building, 7200 N. Santa Monica Blvd., 5:30-7:30 PM

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to consider two variance requests regarding property setbacks. These cases involve a proposed generator installation and an existing garden shed.

• Case 2021-03: Variance for a new generator at 8377 N Port Washington Rd.
• Case 2021-04: Variance for an 8-foot by 10-foot garden shed at 7424 N Santa Monica Blvd.
• Approval of the February 18, 2021, meeting minutes and determinations

The Fox Point Board of Appeals approved a zoning setback variance for a new emergency generator at Maple Dale Indian Hill School (8377 N. Port Washington Rd.), finding that strict enforcement would cause unnecessary hardship. However, the Board unanimously denied a setback variance for an 8-foot by 10-foot garden shed installed four feet from the property line at 7424 N. Santa Monica Blvd., concluding the placement issues were personal to the owner and self-created.

• Approved minutes from the February 18, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved zoning setback variance for a generator at 8377 N. Port Washington Rd. (5-0)
• Denied zoning side-yard variance for a garden shed at 7424 N. Santa Monica Blvd. (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m. (5-0)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet via telephonic and video conferencing to discuss the FY 2020 draft Village Audit. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 24, 2020, meeting.

• Discussion and possible action regarding FY 2020 draft Village Audit
• Approval of June 24, 2020, Audit Committee meeting minutes

The Fox Point Audit Committee approved the June 24, 2020 meeting minutes and accepted the Fiscal Year 2020 Village Audit in final format, recommending it to the Village Board for presentation on June 8, 2021. The audit was presented by Baker Tilly partner Wendi Unger, with a grammatical change from "Village District" to "Village" on page 9. Both actions passed 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 a.m.

• Approved June 24, 2020 Audit Committee meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted and recommended Fiscal Year 2020 Village Audit to Village Board (3-0), with grammatical change from "Village District" to "Village" on page 9
• Adjourned at 8:44 a.m. (3-0)

Building Board

The Building Board will meet to discuss and review several residential construction and modification requests. These items include proposals for additions, garages, solar panels, and other property changes.

• Awning removal resubmittal at 8829-8879 N Port Washington Rd
• Detached garage proposals at 815 E Bradley Rd and 7310 N Longacre Rd
• Roof mounted solar proposals at 7020 N Fairchild Cir and 6430 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Residential additions at 1535 E Goodrich Ln, 727 E Daisy Ln, and 7925 N Fairchild Rd
• Garage to living space conversion at 169 E Willow Rd

The Fox Point Building Board approved the April 14, 2021 minutes and then approved 15 proposed residential projects as submitted, including awnings, detached garages, sheds, solar panels, additions, and a garage conversion. Most approvals were by consensus with no recorded opposition; the garage-to-living-space conversion at 169 E Willow Rd drew opposition from Matt Amman. Three approvals carried conditions: matching siding and roofing, and submitting a survey.

• Approved April 14, 2021 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved awning removal at 8829-8879 N Port Washington Rd (North Shore Center Partners) as submitted
• Approved detached garage at 815 E Bradley Rd (Mary Cronin) as submitted
• Approved detached garage and fence at 7310 N Longacre Rd (Adam Scheuer) as submitted, subject to siding and roofing matching existing house
• Approved shed at 8447 N Indian Creek Pkwy (Greg Anderson) as submitted, subject to submission of survey
• Approved patio door at 360 W Bergen Dr (Raquel Diedrich) as submitted
• Approved roof mounted solar at 7020 N Fairchild Cir (Bob Kowalsky) and 6430 N Santa Monica Blvd (Zach Hawthorne) as submitted
• Approved egress window at 7425 N Longacre Rd (Craig Harper) as submitted

Village Board

The Village Board met to consider a resolution to borrow up to $3,175,000 and discuss a new lead water lateral replacement reimbursement program. The meeting also included public hearings regarding the 2021 Amended Comprehensive Plan and conditional use permits for local businesses.

• Resolution to borrow up to $3,175,000 via General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Public hearing for the 2021 Amended Comprehensive Plan
• Conditional Use Permit hearing for Nhi Le Nails at 6924 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Conditional Use Permit hearing for Wheel & Sprocket at 6940 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Proposed Private Property Lead Water Lateral Replacement Reimbursement Program

The Village Board approved a borrowing authorization for general obligation promissory notes and established a lead water lateral replacement reimbursement program. Conditional use permits were granted for two businesses on N Santa Monica Blvd. The board postponed action on the 2021 Amended Comprehensive Plan.

• Authorized borrowing not to exceed $3,175,000 via general obligation promissory notes (7-0)
• Established Private Property Lead Water Lateral Replacement Reimbursement Program (6-1)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit to Salem Magical, LLC d/b/a Nhi Le Nails (7-0)
• Granted Conditional Use Permit to Wheel & Sprocket at its Café/Joy Ride Café (7-0)
• Approved $405,629.71 in bill payments for April 2021 (7-0)
• Postponed 2021 Amended Comprehensive Plan public hearing and ordinance to June 8, 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for Environmental Improvement Fund assistance for lead laterals (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution of Commendation for Former Trustee Marty Tirado (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss two conditional use permit applications. They may make recommendations to the Village Board regarding a new nail spa operation and an amendment to allow alcohol sales at a café.

• Conditional Use Permit for Nhi Le Nails at 6924 N Santa Monica Blvd.
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for Wheel & Sprocket at 6940 N Santa Monica Blvd. to allow alcohol sales at the Café

The Plan Commission approved and recommended to the Village Board two conditional use requests. One allows a nail spa to operate at 6924 N Santa Monica Blvd., and the other allows the sale of beer and wine at the Wheel & Sprocket café.

• Approved April 5, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved and recommended Conditional Use Permit for Nhi Le Nails at 6924 N Santa Monica Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved and recommended Amended Conditional Use Permit for Wheel & Sprocket to sell alcoholic beverages (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will receive a presentation of the Police Department Annual Report from the Police Chief. The Commission will also meet in closed session to interview candidates for the position of Police Officer.

• Presentation of the Police Department Annual Report
• Interviewing candidates for the position of Police Officer

The Fox Point Board of Police Commissioners approved the minutes from the March 31, 2020 meeting, reviewed department updates and the 2020 Annual Report, and held a closed session to interview candidates. Upon returning to open session, the commission accepted Jack Rapala as qualified for a police officer position, subject to background, psychological, and medical evaluations.

• Approved March 31, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session to review applications and interview candidates for Police Officer (unanimous)
• Convened into open session at 8:35 pm (unanimous)
• Accepted candidate Jack Rapala as qualified for Police Officer and offered the position subject to evaluations (unanimous)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will receive a presentation of the Police Department Annual Report from the Police Chief. The Commission will also meet in closed session to interview candidates for the position of Police Officer.

• Presentation of the Police Department Annual Report
• Interview of candidates for the position of Police Officer

Building Board

The Building Board will meet to discuss several residential and commercial property proposals. Items include requests for additions, egress windows, and signage updates.

• North Shore Center Partners (8705 N Port Washington Rd): proposed master sign pan update
• North Shore Center Partners (8829-8879 N Port Washington Rd): proposed awning removal
• Jane Geers (411 E Bradley Rd): proposed new single family home
• Residential proposals for additions, patio doors, and egress windows
• Approval of March 10, 2021, meeting minutes

The Fox Point Building Board approved several residential construction requests, including egress windows, additions, and a new single-family home, most as submitted. Two items were tabled for more information: an awning removal at 8829-8879 N Port Washington Rd and a patio door at 350 E Daphne Rd. A proposed update to the Master Sign Plan for 8705 N Port Washington Rd was approved as submitted. The board also approved the March 10, 2021 minutes and adjourned at 6:21 pm.

• Approved minutes from March 10, 2021 meeting
• Approved Master Sign Plan update for North Shore Center Partners, 8705 N Port Washington Rd, as submitted
• Tabled awning removal for North Shore Center Partners, 8829-8879 N Port Washington Rd, for additional information and renderings
• Tabled patio door for Andy O'Connell, 350 E Daphne Rd, for additional information and elevations
• Approved egress window for Kelly Kuehn, 7321 N Santa Monica Blvd, as submitted
• Approved egress window for Bryan Hansen, 412 E Dean Rd, as submitted
• Approved addition for Hoeg, 6415 N Berkeley Blvd, as submitted
• Approved addition for Arther Zakhariants, 6747 N Holly Ct, as submitted

Village Board

The Village Board will review a report on the final draft of the 2021 Comprehensive Plan and consider design options and costs for Lake Drive. The meeting will also address the potential purchase of refuse scooters for the Department of Public Works.

• Plan Commission report on the 2021 Comprehensive Plan final draft
• Discussion of Lake Drive design considerations and public information meeting options
• Proposed purchase of refuse scooters for the Department of Public Works fleet
• Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Project contract with Crawford Tree & Landscape up to $42,000
• Approval of March 2021 bills totaling $843,078.61

The Fox Point Village Board approved a consent agenda (7-0) minus one item, then separately approved the 2020 NR-216 Stormwater Report (7-0). It authorized a Kapur & Associates Lake Drive design proposal up to $81,452 (7-0) and the purchase of seven GO-4 refuse scooters (7-0). After a closed session on the Village Manager's performance, the board voted 7-0 to increase Village Manager Scott Botcher's annual salary to $135,000, effective immediately.

• Approved consent agenda, excluding item 4e (7-0)
• Accepted Kapur & Associates Lake Drive design proposal up to $81,452 (7-0)
• Approved 2020 Annual NR-216 Stormwater Report and submittal to DNR (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of seven GO-4 refuse scooters, five in 2021 and two in 2022 (7-0)
• Increased Village Manager Scott Botcher's annual salary to $135,000, effective immediately (7-0)
• Entered closed session at 8:06 p.m. to discuss Village Manager employment/compensation (7-0)
• Reconvened into open session at 8:20 p.m. (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 p.m. (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan dated December 11, 2020, including revisions from the March 1, 2021 meeting. The Commission may act to adopt a resolution recommending the plan to the Village Board.

• Discussion of the draft Comprehensive Plan dated December 11, 2020
• Potential adoption of a Resolution to recommend the Comprehensive Plan to the Village Board
• Approval of the March 1, 2021, Plan Commission meeting minutes

The Plan Commission approved the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan with specific modifications. The commission adopted Resolution 22-01 to recommend the plan to the Village Board.

• Approved March 1, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final draft of Comprehensive Plan including Attachment A modifications (unanimous)
• Adopted Plan Commission Resolution 22-01 (unanimous)

Building Board

The Building Board will meet to discuss and review various residential building proposals. These items include requests for additions, window installations, and garage construction.

• Robert Gruendyke (7032 N Barnett Ln): proposed windows
• Ansay Holding LLC (7800 N Regent Rd): proposed egress windows
• Greg Parrish (8015 N Whitney Rd): proposed detached garage
• Jack Manley (7220 N Lake Dr): proposed addition and deck
• Jane Geers (411 E Bradley Rd): proposed single family home resubmittal

The Building Board approved nine residential building requests by consensus, including windows, egress windows, a detached garage, an addition and deck, a new single-family home, a screened porch enclosure, a kitchen remodel, and two additions. The new home at 411 E Bradley Rd was approved subject to a beltline aligning with window sills, with Matt Amman opposed. The board also approved the February 10, 2021 minutes and adjourned at 6:19 pm.

• Approved February 10, 2021 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved windows at 7032 N Barnett Ln (consensus)
• Approved egress windows at 7800 N Regent Rd (consensus)
• Approved detached garage at 8015 N Whitney Rd (consensus)
• Approved addition and deck at 7220 N Lake Dr (consensus)
• Approved new single-family home with open area modification at 411 E Bradley Rd, subject to beltline aligning with window sills (consensus; Matt Amman opposed)
• Approved front screen porch enclosure at 7417 N Longacre Dr (consensus)
• Approved kitchen remodel with window removal at 6960 N Barnett Ln (consensus)

Village Board

The Village Board will review several large-scale construction and utility contracts, including a $2.3 million road reconstruction project. The meeting also includes discussions on lead water service line replacement and a multi-year capital budget for North Shore Fire Department equipment.

• All-Ways Contractors, Inc. bid of $2,301,875.25 for 2021 road and utility reconstruction
• Visu-Sewer, Inc. bid of $204,862.50 for sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation
• Kapur & Associates proposal of up to $58,839 for Bywater Lane and Portage Road drainage analysis
• RU2 Systems purchase of a Radar Speed Trailer for $16,919.00
• Resolution for a 2022-2025 North Shore Fire Department multi-year capital budget

The Village Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $2.3M road and utility reconstruction project. The Board also adopted an ordinance for replacing lead water service lines and approved a conditional use permit for a gas station and convenience store.

• Approved $2,301,875.25 road and utility reconstruction contract for All-Ways Contractors, Inc. (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance for replacement of lead water service lines (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Pantry 41 convenience store and gas station (6-0)
• Approved $91,410 bid for Greenvale Road bioretention basin construction (6-0)
• Approved $204,862.50 sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation project (6-0)
• Approved multi-year capital budget for North Shore Fire Department apparatus (6-0)
• Rescinded Smith Group contract and authorized MSA for Beach Drive coastal resiliency design (6-0)
• Approved storm sewer easement acquisition for 6747 and 6759 North Holly Court (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan dated December 11, 2020, including revisions from the February 1, 2021 meeting. The Commission may act to adopt a resolution recommending the plan to the Village Board.

• Discussion of draft Comprehensive Plan dated December 11, 2020
• Potential adoption of a Resolution to recommend the plan to the Village Board

The Plan Commission approved the February 1, 2021 minutes as corrected and worked through revisions to the draft Comprehensive Plan dated December 11, 2020. Members agreed to rearrange the document so the plan substance comes first and background material goes to the back, and concurred on other changes Commissioner Fonstad circulated. The revised document will be finalized and considered at the next Plan Commission meeting on April 5, 2021, then forwarded to the Village Board for a public hearing, comment, and possible action at a later date. No recommendation to the Village Board was adopted at this meeting.

• Approved February 1, 2021 Plan Commission minutes as corrected (unanimous roll call)
• Agreed to rearrange the draft Comprehensive Plan with plan substance up front and background/support documents at the end (all members present)
• Concurred on adding Commissioner Fonstad's proposed language and other circulated changes
• Directed all changes be compiled into a final document for the April 5, 2021 Plan Commission meeting, then forwarded to the Village Board for public hearing and possible action
• Adjourned at 6:20 p.m. (unanimous roll call)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a variance for a new garage at 522 W Bergen Drive and a special exception for a cedar fence at 7539 N Bell Rd. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes and determinations from the December 3, 2020, meeting.

• Variance request: 24-foot by 24-foot garage at 522 W Bergen Drive
• Special exception request: 4-foot-high cedar fence at 7539 N Bell Rd
• Approval of December 3, 2020, meeting minutes and determinations

The Board of Appeals denied a request for a setback variance for a new garage at 522 W Bergen Drive. The Board approved a special exception to allow a replacement cedar fence on a corner lot at 7539 N Bell Rd.

• Denied variance for garage setbacks at 522 W Bergen Drive (5-0)
• Determined front of home at 7539 N Bell Rd is on Bell Road (5-0)
• Approved special exception for replacement fence at 7539 N Bell Rd (5-0)
• Approved December 3, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will meet to discuss several residential and commercial property proposals. Items include requests for new single-family homes, a second-floor addition, and a master sign plan.

• Proposed patio door at 7720 N Fairchild Rd
• Proposed master sign plan for North Shore Center Partners at 8617 N Port Washington Rd
• Proposed second floor addition at 8015 N Whitney Rd
• Proposed new single family home at 6500 N Lake Dr
• Proposed new single family home at 411 E Bradley Rd

The Building Board reviewed five project proposals, approving four and denying one. Approvals included a master sign plan and three residential modifications or new builds.

• Approved patio door at 7720 N Fairchild Rd (subject to window color match)
• Approved master sign plan at 8617 N Port Washington Rd (subject to Village Attorney consultation)
• Approved second floor addition at 8015 N Whitney Rd
• Approved new single family home at 6500 N Lake Dr
• Denied new single family home at 411 E Bradley Rd for exterior redesign
• Approved January 14, 2021 minutes

Village Board

The Village Board will hold public hearings regarding updates to the residence district zoning code and a conditional use permit for a convenience store and gas station. The Board will also review a land combination request from Fox Point Lutheran Church.

• Public hearing for a conditional use permit for Pantry 41 at 8000 N. Port Washington Road
• Public hearing for an ordinance to repeal and re-create residence district zoning sections
• Land combination and survey map for Fox Point Lutheran Church at 7510 N. Santa Monica Blvd
• Approval of $1,040,073.35 in bill payments for January 2021

The Village Board denied a conditional use permit for a Pantry 41 gas station and convenience store after finding the applicant failed to meet 12 ordinance standards. The Board also updated several sections of the zoning code regarding residence districts and approved a land combination for Fox Point Lutheran Church.

• Denied conditional use permit for Pantry 41 gas station at 8000 N. Port Washington Road (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance to repeal and re-create zoning code sections 745-13 B.(6), 745-14, 745-15, 745-16 B.(6), and 745-17 B.(6) (7-0)
• Approved land combination and Certified Survey Map for Fox Point Lutheran Church at 7510 North Santa Monica Blvd (7-0)
• Approved $1,040,073.35 in bill payments for January 2021 (7-0)
• Approved January 12, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan dated December 11, 2020. Members will also review land combination requests and a conditional use permit for a convenience store and gas station.

• Discussion of the draft Comprehensive Plan dated December 11, 2020
• Land combination and Certified Survey Map for 7510 North Santa Monica Boulevard
• Ordinance to repeal and re-create specific sections of the Zoning Code
• Conditional Use Permit request for Pantry 41 at 8000 N. Port Washington Road

The Plan Commission voted unanimously to deny a Conditional Use Permit for a convenience store and gas station at 8000 N. Port Washington Road, citing the Village Manager's January 25, 2021 memo. The denial is a recommendation; the Village Board will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2021. The Commission also approved a land combination and Certified Survey Map for 7510 N. Santa Monica Blvd. and recommended a zoning code cleanup for residence districts. Discussion on the draft Comprehensive Plan was held, but no action was taken; it will be revisited in March.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit for Spring North Corp. (Pantry 41) gas station at 8000 N. Port Washington Road (unanimous)
• Approved land combination and Certified Survey Map for 7510 N. Santa Monica Blvd. as final CSM (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to repeal and re-create sections of zoning code for residence districts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 7, 2020 and January 4, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• No action taken on draft Comprehensive Plan; suggestions to be discussed at March meeting

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will meet to discuss several residential construction proposals. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the December 9, 2020 meeting.

• Porch update proposal: 1500 E Goodrich Ln
• Bath remodel proposal: 1111 E Lilac Ln
• Doors, windows, and breezeway remodel proposal: 900 E Fox Ln
• Breezeway proposal: 1555 E Goodrich Ln

The Fox Point Building Board met via Zoom on January 14, 2021, and approved four residential project proposals as submitted: a porch update at 1500 E Goodrich Ln, a bath remodel at 1111 E Lilac Ln, doors/windows and a breezeway remodel at 900 E Fox Ln, and a breezeway at 1555 E Goodrich Ln. The board also approved the minutes from its December 9, 2020 meeting. No proposals were denied or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 5:23 pm.

• Approved porch update at 1500 E Goodrich Ln as submitted
• Approved bath remodel at 1111 E Lilac Ln as submitted
• Approved doors, windows, and breezeway remodel at 900 E Fox Ln as submitted
• Approved breezeway at 1555 E Goodrich Ln as submitted
• Approved December 9, 2020 meeting minutes
• Adjourned at 5:23 pm

Building Board

The Building Board will meet to discuss and review several residential construction proposals. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the December 9, 2020, meeting and evaluating specific property updates.

• Porch update proposal: 1500 E Goodrich Ln
• Bath remodel proposal: 1111 E Lilac Ln
• Doors, windows, and breezeway remodel proposal: 900 E Fox Ln
• Breezeway proposal: 1555 E Goodrich Ln

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a zoning ordinance regarding residence districts and review proposals for the Beach Drive coastal resiliency project. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a proposed gas station and convenience store at 8000 North Port Washington Road.

• Public hearing for Spring North Corporation (Pantry 41) gas station/convenience store at 8000 N. Port Washington Road
• Ordinance to repeal and re-create several sections of the Village Zoning Code concerning Residence Districts
• Beach Drive coastal resiliency design proposals including shoreline stabilization and sewer relocation
• Marek Landscaping proposal up to $16,652 for Indian Creek maintenance
• Village Facilities Master Plan discussion regarding a new Village Hall and DPW complex

The Village Board voted 7-0 to direct staff to prepare a village facilities master plan for a new Village Hall, a new DPW complex, and repurposing Longacre North as a community heart, to be presented in March 2021 with cost estimates and funding options. It accepted the Beach Drive coastal resiliency contract proposal from Smith Group on a 4-3 vote, subject to Village Attorney review. The board also postponed the Pantry 41 conditional use permit hearing to February 9, 2021, approved the consent agenda minus one item, and dissolved the Special Comprehensive Plan Committee.

• Postponed Pantry 41 conditional use permit public hearing to Feb 9, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus item 5c (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 from Kapur & Associates up to $7,987 for 2021 road/utility design (7-0)
• Approved Marek Landscaping proposal up to $16,652 for Indian Creek maintenance
• Accepted Smith Group Beach Drive coastal resiliency contract, subject to Village Attorney review (4-3)
• Referred zoning code residence district ordinance to Plan Commission Feb 1, 2021, public hearing Feb 9, 2021 (7-0)
• Dissolved Special Comprehensive Plan Committee (7-0)
• Directed staff to prepare village facilities master plan for March 2021 (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet virtually to hear a briefing from consultant Melissa Hunt. The briefing will cover work completed by the Comprehensive Plan Special Committee and outline the Commission's future role in the planning process.

• Comprehensive Plan Special Committee briefing by Melissa Hunt
• Approval of November 2, 2020, meeting minutes

The Plan Commission held a meeting on January 4, 2021, to discuss the village's comprehensive planning process. No substantive decisions were made regarding village policy, as the commission only addressed procedural items and received a briefing from consultants.

• Postponed approval of December 7, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m. (unanimous)