Fox Point public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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