Fox Point public meetings in 2024

Tree Commission

The Fox Point Tree Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss initiatives for planting trees on private property (discounted purchases and rebates), and consider alternatives for retaining private trees, including stormwater mitigation credits. They will also hear the forester's update on Lake Drive reconstruction's impact on village trees, the spring 2025 planting program, and DNR grant-funded training. No final decisions are listed; most items are discussions.

• Discounted tree purchase program for private property
• Rebate program for private tree planting
• Stormwater mitigation credits for private tree retention
• Lake Drive reconstruction impact on village trees
• Spring 2025 tree planting program overview

The Fox Point Tree Commission discussed and combined two initiatives—a discounted tree program and a tree planting rebate program—into a single program to encourage private property tree planting. The Commission rejected a stormwater utility incentive as too costly and complex. It directed the Village Forester to prepare forms and documentation for the combined program for presentation at the next meeting. No formal vote was recorded; the decision was made by consensus.

• Combined discounted tree and rebate programs into one initiative (consensus)
• Rejected stormwater utility incentive for tree canopy (consensus)
• Directed Forester to prepare implementation forms for next meeting (consensus)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will meet virtually on December 11, 2024, to review three proposed residential projects: a deck and gazebo, a sunroom addition, and additional solar panels. The board will also approve minutes from the November 13 meeting. No other action is listed.

• Jeff Langer, 8040 N Links Way: proposed deck and gazebo
• Crystal Flick, 723 E Juniper Ln: proposed addition on sunroom
• Michael Hool, 502 E Willow Rd: proposed additional panels to existing solar system (14.35 kW DC / 10.5 kW AC, 35 modules)

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold a public hearing on a draft Port Washington Overlay Zoning District (PWO) code amendment, though staff anticipates tabling it to January 14, 2025, pending Plan Commission recommendation. The board will also consider a resolution to establish an employee health care reimbursement plan (HRA) with North Shore Bank as trustee, and may enter closed session regarding litigation in Conway v. Fox Point. Consent agenda items include contracts for forestry, GIS, invasive species control, and Beach Drive construction management.

• Public hearing on draft Port Washington Overlay Zoning District (PWO) code amendment (likely tabled to Jan 14, 2025)
• Resolution to establish employee health care reimbursement plan (HRA) with North Shore Bank as trustee
• Contract with Wachtel Tree Science up to $55,000 for 2025 forestry services
• Contract with Wachtel Tree Science up to $15,000 for 2025 Emerald Ash Borer initiative
• Contract with Ruekert Mielke up to $25,240 for GIS database work

The Fox Point Village Board approved a resolution establishing an employee health care reimbursement plan held in trust with North Shore Bank as trustee, by a 6-1 vote. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for forestry, GIS, invasive species control, and a construction management amendment, as well as bill payments. A draft Port Washington Overlay Zoning District amendment was deferred to the January meeting.

• Approved employee health care reimbursement plan trust with North Shore Bank (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $55,000 forestry services contract with Wachtel Tree Science (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 Emerald Ash Borer initiative contract with Wachtel Tree Science (7-0)
• Approved $25,240 GIS database contract with Ruekert Mielke (7-0)
• Approved $20,407.13 invasive species control contract with Marek Landscaping for Indian Creek (7-0)
• Approved $4,992.28 invasive species control contract with Marek Landscaping for Indian Creek Woods (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 amendment to MSA Professional Services for Beach Drive construction management (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,650,468.08 for November 2024 (7-0)

Centennial Committee

The Centennial Committee will review and possibly approve a draft Centennial Plan to submit for Village Board approval. The plan outlines events and activities for Fox Point's centennial celebration, including tours, keepsakes, promotional items, and celebratory events. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 30, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on draft Centennial Plan for Village Board approval
• Review and approval of October 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Plan includes potential events: time capsule, village bus tour, hot chocolate event, run/walk, open house, farmers market, tree planting, food trucks, beer garden, concert, Open Doors Fox Point
• Proposed keepsakes: informational pamphlet, booklet of Frazier articles, historical book, calendar
• Promotional ideas: logo design competition, historical info on website, permanent display, short video

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a change in ownership at Peking Chef, 8673 N Port Washington Road, and review a draft code amendment creating a Port Washington Overlay Zoning District (PWO) to encourage redevelopment along the corridor. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Conditional use permit for Peking Chef ownership change at 8673 N Port Washington Road
• Draft ordinance to create Section 745-22.5, Port Washington Overlay District
• PWO would allow mixed-use development and two-story minimum height along Port Washington Road
• PWO prohibits uses like auto sales, convenience stores, quick cash businesses, and vape shops
• Staff recommends approval of the Peking Chef permit and the PWO code amendment

The Fox Point Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit for Peking Chef at 8673 N Port Washington Road by a unanimous 5-0 vote. The commission also approved the minutes of the October 8, 2024 special meeting as corrected. Consideration of a draft Port Washington Overlay Zoning District code amendment was tabled unanimously.

• Approved conditional use permit for Peking Chef, 8673 N Port Washington Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 special meeting as corrected (5-0)
• Tabled draft Port Washington Overlay Zoning District code amendment (5-0)

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Village Budget and then discuss a resolution to adopt the General Fund, Designated Fund, and Shared Services budgets, levy taxes, and impose delinquent water and sewer charges. The meeting will be held in person at Village Hall with a remote attendance option via Zoom.

• Public Hearing on proposed 2025 Village Budget
• Resolution to adopt 2025 General Fund, Designated Fund, and Shared Services budgets
• Levy of taxes for 2025
• Imposition of delinquent water and sewer charges on the tax roll

The Fox Point Village Board held a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget with no public comments, then unanimously adopted the resolution for the 2025 General Fund, Designated Fund, and Shared Services budgets, including the tax levy and delinquent water/sewer charges on the tax roll. The meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Opened and closed public hearing on 2025 budget with no comments (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Village General Fund, Designated Fund, and Shared Services budgets; levied taxes; imposed delinquent water and sewer charges on tax roll (5-0)

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will hold a virtual meeting to review and vote on seven proposed residential and commercial building projects, including solar panels, window replacements, additions, and a sign. The board will also approve the minutes from its October 9, 2024 meeting.

• Svapna Sabnis, 308 E Green Tree Rd, proposed roof-mounted solar (5.74 kWdc system)
• Andrea Cataldo, 7451 N Beach Ct Rd, proposed new windows & patio door
• Nic Ehr, 7922 N Port Wash Rd, proposed egress renovation
• Joseph Tate, 6807 N Lake Dr, proposed 4 season room addition
• Mandel Group, 7700 N Port Washington Rd, proposed freestanding sign

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will consider and may act on the conditional use application for St. Augustine Preparatory Academy's K-12 school at the former Cardinal Stritch property, 6801 N Yates Road. The board will also review several consent agenda items, including contracts for storm drainage repairs and landscaping design, and may enter closed session to discuss the conditional use application. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Conditional use application for St. Augustine Prep K-12 school at 6801 N Yates Road
• Contract with WSO Grading and Excavating up to $16,000 for storm drainage repairs on Wye Lane
• Amendment with Baxter & Woodman up to $11,600 for landscaping design at Lake Drive and Bradley Road detention pond
• Ordinance to add new stop sign locations (Sections 870-4 and 870-6A)
• Change order with Kapur & Associates up to $48,782.40 for Beach Drive storm sewer jetties design

The Fox Point Village Board approved a consent agenda including storm drainage repairs, design services, and fire department resolutions. They also approved new stop sign locations, a change order for Beach Drive storm water jetties, and referred a draft overlay zoning amendment to the Plan Commission. After closed session, they granted a conditional use permit for St. Augustine Prep subject to final revisions.

• Approved consent agenda including $16,000 storm drainage repair agreement with WSO Grading and Excavating (6-0)
• Approved $11,600 amendment with Baxter & Woodman for landscaping design and construction observation (6-0)
• Approved ordinance adding new stop sign locations (6-0)
• Accepted change order from Kapur & Associates for Beach Drive storm water jetties design, not to exceed $48,782.40 (5-1)
• Referred draft Port Washington Overlay Zoning District amendment to Plan Commission (6-0)
• Granted conditional use permit for St. Augustine Prep subject to final revisions (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024, was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is set for December 2, 2024.

Centennial Committee

The Fox Point Centennial Committee will review results from a member celebration survey to help select activities for the village's upcoming centennial. Members will also discuss preliminary budgets and initial event details for a centennial proposal plan that will be submitted to the Village Board. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Discussion and potential action on Centennial Committee member activity survey results
• Discussion of preliminary budgets and celebration details for a proposal plan to be submitted to the Village Board
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 7, 2024

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board is meeting for a budget workshop, the sole substantive item on the agenda. No decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Budget workshop for the Village Board

Board of Appeals

The Fox Point Board of Appeals will reconvene to decide an appeal by property owner Ralph Bencriscutto against a Village Manager's decision requiring a grading and drainage permit for work at 8339 North Lake Drive. The board will consider whether the owner's activities triggered the permit requirements under Village Code sections 756-7(E), Chapter 272 (fill), and Chapter 285 (erosion control). The agenda includes a closed session to deliberate on the case and possible litigation strategy, followed by a return to open session for action.

• Appeal of administrative decision by Village Manager Scott Botcher regarding grading and drainage permit requirement
• Property owner acknowledged disturbing 4,000-5,000 square feet, triggering erosion control permit
• Village staff estimate total disturbed area at approximately 9,000 square feet
• Discrepancies found between as-built drawing (May 2024) and 2023 drawings, with elevation differences of 3 to 24 inches
• Closed session authorized under Wisconsin Statutes for quasi-judicial deliberation and legal counsel consultation

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will meet to review six residential construction proposals, including detached garages, decks, siding, and structural additions. The board will also discuss and approve minutes from the previous meeting. No major policy decisions or contracts are scheduled.

• Kathy Sullivan, 413 E Dean Rd, proposed detached garage
• Linda Tredupp, 8025 N Whitney Rd, proposed resubmittal of deck
• Jody Jostworth, 7865 N Lake Dr, proposed siding
• Lars Gulbrandsen, 414 E Daphne Rd, proposed dormer additions
• Anthony Klenke, 8313 N Links Way, proposed addition

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission will consider a conditional use permit application for St. Augustine Preparatory Academy to build outdoor recreational facilities, including a track and field, on the former Cardinal Stritch property at 6801 N Yates Road. The item was tabled from the September 3, 2024 meeting. No public comments will be heard at this meeting because the item is subject to a public hearing before the Village Board.

• Conditional use permit for St. Augustine Prep at 6801 N Yates Rd (tabled from Sept. 3, 2024)
• Proposed track and field facilities, natural grass practice fields, paving, fencing, landscaping, and new roadways
• No new buildings proposed; existing parking lots, walking paths, and landscaping to be preserved
• Traffic impact analysis: less than 10% of traffic on Yates Road, over 90% on Port Washington Road
• No lighting or sound system on track/field; parking lot lights to be replaced

The Fox Point Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Village Board approve the conditional use permit application from St. Augustine Prep, finding the plan appropriate for the location and compatible with the neighborhood, subject to reasonable conditions, particularly regarding times of use. The commission also approved the minutes of the September 3, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 3, 2024 Plan Commission meeting (4-0)
• Recommended approval of St. Augustine Prep conditional use permit to Village Board (4-0)

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board is holding a special meeting with a public hearing to receive comments on St. Augustine Prep's conditional use permit application. No other substantive business is on the agenda; the meeting consists of roll call, the hearing, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on St. Augustine Prep Conditional Use Permit Application

The Fox Point Village Board held a special meeting and public hearing on October 8, 2024, to consider St. Augustine Prep's conditional use permit application. The board heard public comments both in favor and against the application, but took no action on the permit itself. The meeting was adjourned without a decision, so the application remains pending.

• Opened public hearing on St. Augustine Prep conditional use permit (7-0)
• Closed public hearing at 6:21 p.m. (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21 p.m. (7-0)

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will consider the Plan Commission's referral of a conditional use permit for St. Augustine Prep at 6801 N Yates Road, following a public hearing. The board may also discuss a report on lead water services and a possible four-way stop at Bradley and Regent Roads. Consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $1,274,504.04 and a $53,706.75 police vehicle purchase.

• Conditional use permit for St. Augustine Prep at 6801 N Yates Road
• Police fleet vehicle purchase from Napleton Chevrolet for $53,706.75
• Payment of bills totaling $1,274,504.04 for September 2024
• Report on lead and copper water services in the village
• Possible four-way stop sign at Bradley and Regent Roads

Centennial Committee

The Centennial Committee is meeting for what appears to be an early organizational session. They will discuss their mission and goals as set by Village Board Resolution 2024-11, and explore possibilities for celebrating the Village's centennial. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Discussion of committee mission and goals per Village Board Resolution 2024-11
• Discussion of possible centennial celebration ideas
• Discussion of potential working groups for centennial implementation

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024, at Schwemer Hall has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 4, 2024.

Board of Appeals

The Fox Point Board of Appeals will consider a request to waive the 30-day appeal window and hear an appeal by Ralph Bencriscutto of the Village Manager's decision requiring a grading and drainage permit for property at 8339 Lake Drive. The board will also approve minutes from its May 22, 2024 meeting. The appeal concerns whether land disturbing activity over 4,000 square feet triggers the permit requirement under Section 756-7E(1) of the Village Code.

• Request to waive 30-day appeal window for administrative decision
• Case 2024-07: Appeal of grading and drainage permit requirement at 8339 Lake Drive
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2024 meeting
• Applicant Ralph Bencriscutto and Village Manager Scott Botcher both request waiver

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board is meeting to review and decide on five proposed residential projects, including a sunroom, garage addition, window change, second-story addition, and deck. The board will also approve minutes from its August 14 meeting. No other major actions are listed.

• 7633 N Links Way: proposed sunroom
• 7528 N Links Way: proposed garage addition
• 7402 N Crossway Rd: proposed window size change
• 7630 N Boyd Way: proposed second story addition
• 8025 N Whitney Rd: proposed deck

The Fox Point Building Board approved four proposed construction projects with conditions and tabled one deck request pending more information. All approvals were by consensus, with one member recusing herself from a vote on a neighbor's project.

• Approved sunroom at 7633 N Links Way, contingent on material specifications
• Approved garage addition at 7528 N Links Way as submitted
• Approved window size change at 7402 N Crossway Rd, contingent on composite panel and paint changes
• Approved second story addition at 7630 N Boyd Way, contingent on adding a pilaster (Sells recused)
• Tabled deck at 8025 N Whitney Rd, requesting more information

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a revised floodplain zoning ordinance to comply with state DNR requirements, and will consider a design contract for the 2026 road and utility project. The board will also hear a conditional use permit application for St. Augustine Prep, which is expected to be tabled to October 8. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, a pool discharge waiver, and paying bills totaling $1,580,198.90.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 724 (floodplain zoning) per DNR directive
• Consideration of design contract with Kapur & Associates for 2026 Road and Utility Project on Bell Road, Thorne Lane, and Yates Road, not to exceed $168,705
• Public hearing on St. Augustine Prep conditional use permit (expected to be tabled to October 8)
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting
• Consent agenda: approve waiver for Bob and Jenny Hillis at 951 E Wye Lane to discharge pool water into sanitary sewer

The Fox Point Village Board unanimously adopted an ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 724 on floodplain zoning, aligning with state requirements and DNR changes. It also awarded a design contract for the 2026 Road and Utility Project to Kapur and Associates for up to $168,705. The board approved a one-time waiver for pool water discharge into the sanitary sewer for a resident, and tabled the St. Augustine Prep conditional use permit until October 8.

• Adopted floodplain zoning ordinance (7-0)
• Awarded 2026 Road and Utility Project design contract to Kapur and Associates, not to exceed $168,705 (7-0)
• Approved one-time waiver for pool discharge into sanitary sewer for 951 E Wye Lane (7-0)
• Tabled St. Augustine Prep conditional use permit until October 8, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda except item B (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission will consider recommending amendments to the village's floodplain zoning ordinance to comply with state law and DNR requirements, and will review a conditional use permit application for St. Augustine Prep at 6801 N Yates Road. Both items will be subject to public hearings before the Village Board, so no public comments will be heard at this meeting. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting.

• Ordinance to repeal and recreate Chapter 724 (Floodplain Zoning) to comply with Wisconsin DNR requirements
• Conditional use permit application for St. Augustine Prep at 6801 N Yates Road (former Cardinal Stritch property)
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2024 Plan Commission meeting

The Fox Point Plan Commission recommended the Village Board adopt amendments to Chapter 724 of the Village Code relating to floodplain zoning, passing unanimously 6-0. The commission also tabled the St. Augustine Prep Conditional Use Permit application to a special meeting on October 8, 2024, and approved the minutes of the June 3, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 3, 2024 Plan Commission meeting (5-0-1, Fonstad abstaining)
• Recommended Village Board adopt floodplain zoning amendments (6-0)
• Tabled St. Augustine Prep Conditional Use Permit to October 8, 2024 special meeting (5-0)

Tree Commission

The Fox Point Tree Commission is meeting to discuss and take possible action on several items, including private property tree retention alternatives, a rebate program for planting trees, and updates from the forester. The agenda includes old business on stormwater mitigation credits and canopy preservation, as well as new business on the WDNR Urban Forestry Grant and feedback from recent events. No final decisions are listed; most items are for discussion.

• Discussion of private property tree retention alternatives, including stormwater mitigation credits
• Rebate program for planting trees on private property
• Update on WDNR Urban Forestry Grant for re-inventory of village trees
• Feedback from public tree planting workshop on May 4th
• Reflections on Arbor Day observance at Stormonth School on April 25th

The Fox Point Tree Commission directed staff to prepare proposals for three initiatives: a free tree program, a tree planting rebate program, and including vegetation cover and driveways in stormwater utility fee calculations. Staff will estimate startup and ongoing costs and outline how each could work in the Village. The Commission also asked staff to explore an MMSD reforestation grant to fund additional forester time, with a goal of supporting 100 private tree plantings annually. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion and direction.

• Directed staff to prepare proposal for a free tree program patterned after Milwaukee's (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare proposal for a tree planting rebate program (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare proposal to include vegetation cover and driveways in stormwater utility fee calculations (unanimous)
• Asked staff to explore MMSD reforestation grant application to fund additional forester time (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will meet to review and decide on seven proposed property alterations, including additions, a sign, solar panels, an awning, and window assemblies. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. A structural certification report for the solar panel installations is included.

• 1518 E Goodrich Ln: proposed bedroom & bathroom addition to 2nd floor
• 7950 N Port Wash Rd: proposed sign
• 803 E Bradley Rd: proposed roof-mounted solar (19 panels)
• 7439 N Fairchild Rd: proposed roof-mounted solar (21 panels)
• 7855 N Club Cir: proposed awning

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will consider referring a conditional use permit application for St. Augustine Prep on the former Cardinal Stritch property at 6801 N Yates Road to the Plan Commission. The board will also hear a presentation on a possible new Port Washington Overlay Zoning District, review the 2025-2029 Capital Plan, and consider a request from the Fox Point Garden Club to create a native meadow near Spooner Road. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, adopting a stormwater week proclamation, accepting a salt bid, and paying bills.

• Referral of St. Augustine Prep conditional use permit application (6801 N Yates Road) to Plan Commission
• Presentation on possible Port Washington Overlay Zoning District (no action)
• Review of 2025-2029 Capital Plan (no action expected)
• Fox Point Garden Club request to create native meadow southwest of Spooner Road pedestrian bridge
• Consent agenda: accept Compass Minerals bid $79.24/ton for sodium chloride; pay bills $529,263.72

The Fox Point Village Board voted unanimously to refer St. Augustine Prep's conditional use permit application for the former Cardinal Stritch property to the Plan Commission. The board also approved the consent agenda, authorized the Fox Point Garden Club to create a native meadow, and heard presentations on water quality and a potential zoning overlay district, but took no action on those items.

• Referred St. Augustine Prep conditional use permit application to Plan Commission (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, stormwater week proclamation, salt bid, and bill payment (7-0)
• Authorized Fox Point Garden Club to create and maintain a Native Meadow at Spooner Road (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Village of Fox Point Plan Commission meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024

Building Board

The Building Board will discuss several residential construction proposals, including signs, screen rooms, and window relocations. The meeting also includes reviews for two proposed single-family homes.

• Proposed sign at 7922 N Port Wash Rd
• Proposed sign at 7950 N Port Wash Rd
• Proposed screen room at 310 E Daphne Rd
• Proposed window relocation at 8323 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Proposed single-family homes at 432 E Fox Dale Ct and 1000 E Bradley Rd

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project list and consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include authorizing the sale of $5,140,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes, creating a Board of Absentee Canvassers, and appointing a Centennial Committee. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts for infrastructure design, a grant agreement, and payment of bills.

• Public hearing on 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program project list
• Resolution to sell $5,140,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2024A
• Ordinance 2024-01 to create Section 46-3 (Canvass of Returns) and establish a Board of Absentee Canvassers
• Contract with Kapur and Associates for 2024 Beach Drive watermain, sewer main, and road reconstruction design ($74,415)
• Green Infrastructure Partnership Program funding agreement with MMSD ($326,697)

Plan Commission

The Village of Fox Point Plan Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2024 has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will hold a public meeting on June 12, 2024, to review and vote on six residential construction proposals, including a detached garage, an addition, a dormer and roof slope change, a sunroom/greenhouse, a deck removal with awning and window, and a sunroom. The board will also approve minutes from the May 15 meeting. All proposals are at specific addresses in the village.

• Jennifer Haraway, 8220 N Whitney Rd, proposed detached garage
• Ricky Lopez, 8160 N Gray Log Ln, proposed addition
• Chad Wenzel, 7539 N Bell Rd, proposed dormer and roof slope
• Mike Weiss, 305 E Acacia Rd, proposed sunroom/greenhouse
• Kathy Reiley, 702 E Green Tree Rd, proposed deck removal, add awning and window

The Fox Point Building Board met via Zoom on June 12, 2024, and approved all six proposed construction projects as submitted. The board also approved the minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting. All votes were unanimous by consensus.

• Approved detached garage at 8220 N Whitney Rd
• Approved addition at 8160 N Gray Log Ln
• Approved dormer and roof slope at 7539 N Bell Rd
• Approved sunroom/greenhouse at 305 E Acacia Rd
• Approved deck removal, awning, and window at 702 E Green Tree Rd
• Approved sunroom at 7528 N Links Way

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will meet to discuss and vote on a conditional use permit for Story Makery, LLC to operate a book making shop at 7922 N Port Washington Road. The board will also hear a fiscal audit presentation, approve liquor license renewals, and consider infrastructure contracts.

• Conditional use permit for Story Makery, LLC book shop at 7922 N Port Washington Road
• Renewals for 2 Class A and 4 Class B liquor licenses (Walgreens, CVS, Jose’s Blue Sombrero, The Town Club, Ginza Sushi, Calderone Club, Wheel & Sprocket)
• Approve $12,168 rip rap contract for Indian Creek Boulevard drainage
• Approve $117,041 water main restoration and roadway patches
• Approve $2,900 storm sewer change order for Lake Drive

The Fox Point Village Board approved a conditional use permit for Story Makery, LLC to operate a book making, writing, and reading shop, with the Village Manager to confirm operating hours. The board also adopted the FY 2023 audit, approved a resolution for the sanitary sewer compliance report, and approved several consent agenda items, including liquor license renewals and public works contracts. Two consent items were removed and voted on separately: liquor license renewals (approved 6-0-1) and a rip rap contract (approved 7-0).

• Approved conditional use permit for Story Makery book making shop (7-0)
• Adopted FY 2023 audit as presented (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-09 for CMAR sanitary sewer report (7-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Walgreens, CVS, Jose's Blue Sombrero, The Town Club, Ginza Sushi, Calderone Club, Wheel & Sprocket (6-0-1)
• Accepted WSO Grading quote for $12,168 rip rap work (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including $1,309,037.50 in bills (7-0)
• Approved Munson Inc. water main restoration contract up to $117,041 (consent)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for $2,900 for Lake Drive storm sewer design (consent)

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission approved the minutes of the May 6, 2024 meeting and recommended the Village Board approve a conditional use permit for Story Makery at 7922 N Port Washington Road, Suite #2, pending resolution of building issues identified by Building Inspector Mike Rakow. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 5:49 PM.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2024 Plan Commission meeting (4-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Story Makery, 7922 N Port Washington Road, Suite #2, pending building inspector resolution (4-0)

Board of Appeals

The Fox Point Board of Appeals will hear two zoning variance requests at this meeting: one for a special exception to install a driveway gate at 8064 N Beach Drive, and another for a front-yard setback variance to add a two-car garage at 8566 N Regent Road. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Special exception request for entry gate at 8064 N Beach Drive
• Variance for front-yard setback to install two-car garage at 8566 N Regent Road
• Approval of minutes from March 27 and April 17, 2024 meetings

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board approved all five agenda items, including window replacements, a stoop and portico, a deck, and a garage addition. One project was approved subject to additional railing specifications. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved window and infill at 312 E Acacia Rd
• Approved front stoop and portico at 302 E Willow Rd
• Approved window replacement at 6516 N Lake Dr
• Approved deck at 6801 N Raynard Rd, subject to railing specifications
• Approved garage addition at 7938 N Regent Rd (Racinowski recused)

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold public hearings and vote on conditional use permits for a gymnastics business at 8643 N Port Washington Road and a cyclery at 7922 N Port Washington Road, Suite #1. The board will also consider resolutions to increase storm water and sewer utility rates, approve a $5.975 million borrowing resolution, and act on several consent agenda items including a $505,789.82 Green Infrastructure Partnership funding agreement and a $238,095 storm sewer change order for Mohawk Road.

• Public hearing and possible approval of conditional use permit for Flips 4 All gymnastics at 8643 N Port Washington Road
• Public hearing and possible approval of conditional use permit for Saddle and Spoke Cyclery at 7922 N Port Washington Road, Suite #1
• Resolution 2024-07 to approve storm water utility rate increase
• Resolution 2024-08 to approve sewer utility rate increase
• Consent agenda: $505,789.82 Green Infrastructure Partnership funding agreement with MMSD; $238,095 change order for storm sewer on Mohawk Road; $35,000 FEMA floodplain study for Indian Creek

The Village Board granted a conditional use permit to The Town Club for pickleball use at 7950 N Santa Monica Blvd, subject to the petitioner's acceptance of the terms. The board also approved two other conditional use permits, several infrastructure contracts, utility rate increases, and a preliminary borrowing resolution. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Granted conditional use permit to The Town Club for pickleball (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Flips 4 All at 8643 N Port Washington Rd (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Saddle and Spoke Cyclery at 7922 N Port Washington Rd, conditioned on building inspector resolution (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including $505,789.82 MMSD green infrastructure agreement, $35,000 FEMA floodplain study, $238,095 storm sewer change order, and $473,054.50 in bills (7-0)
• Approved preliminary borrowing resolution not to exceed $5,975,000 (7-0)
• Approved storm water utility rate increase (7-0)
• Approved sewer utility rate increase (7-0)
• Approved appointments including Kathy Reily as 2nd Alternate for Board of Review (7-0)

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold a special in-person meeting at Village Hall with a remote attendance option. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation strategy regarding the Town Club’s conditional use application for pickleball courts, following prior public hearings.

The Fox Point Village Board convened a special meeting and public hearing on May 14, 2024, and immediately moved into closed session to discuss litigation strategy regarding the Town Club's conditional use application for pickleball courts. The board voted 6-0 to enter closed session and later adjourned at 8:06 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Convened into closed session to discuss Town Club pickleball court litigation (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Review

The Board of Review met, received the 2024 assessment roll, and approved it as presented. No formal objections were filed, though one resident appeared in person but left without filing. The board also elected officers and confirmed training requirements.

• Approved 2024 assessment roll as presented (unanimous)
• Elected Scott Botcher as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Christine Symchych as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned sine die after completing statutory duties

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission will meet to discuss and make recommendations to the Village Board on two conditional use permit applications: one for a gymnastics business at 8643 N Port Washington Road and one for a bicycle sales and service store at 7922 N Port Washington Road, Suite #1. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Conditional use permit review for Flips 4 All, LLC (gymnastics) at 8643 N Port Washington Road
• Conditional use permit review for Saddle and Spoke Cyclery, LLC (bicycle store) at 7922 N Port Washington Road, Suite #1
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2024 Plan Commission meeting

The Fox Point Plan Commission approved the April 1, 2024 meeting minutes as amended and recommended the Village Board approve two conditional use permits. The first was for Flips 4 All, LLC at 8643 N Port Washington Road, and the second for Saddle and Spoke Cyclery at 7922 N Port Washington Road, Suite #1, subject to conditions on hours, brands, and building issues.

• Approved April 1, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Flips 4 All, LLC at 8643 N Port Washington Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Saddle and Spoke Cyclery at 7922 N Port Washington Road, Suite #1, subject to conditions (unanimous)

Tree Commission

The Fox Point Tree Commission will discuss ways to encourage private property tree retention, including a presentation on stormwater mitigation credits, and review other canopy preservation options. They will also hear updates on spring tree planting, the forester's activities, and an upcoming tree inventory workshop.

• Discussion of stormwater mitigation credits for private tree retention, presented by Nathan Schuettpelz of Wachtel Tree Science
• Update on spring 2024 tree planting along Beach Drive Revetment Project
• WDNR Urban Forestry Grant for re-inventory of village trees and public tree planting workshop on May 4th at Longacre Pavilion
• Arbor Day observance at Stormonth School on April 25th
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting

Building Board

The Building Board approved all seven agenda items as submitted, including solar panels, additions, a dormer, windows, and a porch. The minutes were also approved. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved roof-mounted solar at 917 E Spooner Rd
• Approved addition at 1204 E Dean Rd
• Approved dormer at 7123 N Barnett Ln
• Approved windows at 7240 N Barnett Ln
• Approved addition at 7242 N Beach Dr
• Approved porch at 7233 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Approved windows at 7481 N Seneca Rd
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2024

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a continued public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for The Town Club at 7950 N Santa Monica Blvd to operate eight outdoor pickleball courts. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including contracts for a watermain project, tree treatment, a new work truck, and a narcotics analyzer. A closed session is planned to discuss litigation related to the Town Club application.

• Continued public hearing and possible action on conditional use permit for The Town Club pickleball courts
• Accept bid of $263,675 from Advance Construction for Nokomis Court watermain replacement and road resurfacing
• Accept proposal of $48,450 from Kapur & Associates for inspection services on Nokomis Court project
• Approve $41,556.50 purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Silverado work truck from Badger Chevrolet
• Approve $32,702.27 purchase order for TruNarc Portable Narcotics Analyzer

The Village Board held a public hearing on the Town Club's conditional use permit for pickleball courts, heard extensive public comment, then went into closed session. After reconvening, the board voted 4-0 to table the decision until the May 14 meeting. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including a watermain project and a new work truck.

• Tabled Town Club pickleball conditional use permit decision to May 14 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus items E and F (5-0)
• Approved $41,556.50 for 2024 Chevrolet Silverado work truck (4-1)
• Approved MMSD infiltration/inflow work plan for three laterals, not to exceed $35,280 (5-0)
• Approved $263,675 bid for Nokomis Court watermain replacement (consent)
• Approved $48,450 for Kapur & Associates inspection services (consent)
• Approved $32,000 for emerald ash borer treatment (consent)
• Approved $32,702.27 for TruNarc narcotics analyzer (consent)

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission will consider an application from the Town Club for outdoor pickleball courts at 7950 N Santa Monica Blvd, and will discuss a possible recommendation on a land combination for 7111 N Barnett Lane. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Town Club application for outdoor recreational facilities (pickleball courts) at 7950 N Santa Monica Blvd, per Section 745-10
• Land combination for 7111 N Barnett Lane, tax key #129-9986-000
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2024 Plan Commission meeting

The Fox Point Plan Commission recommended the Village Board approve The Town Club's application for outdoor pickleball courts at 7950 N Santa Monica Blvd, finding all standards of Section 745-10 met. The recommendation includes a review after the first season of operation to assess impacts and determine if approval should continue. A motion to require a noise abatement study failed for lack of a second, and a motion to require a 50% sound reduction was withdrawn. The Commission also unanimously recommended approval of a land combination for 7111 N Barnett Lane.

• Recommended approval of pickleball courts at 7950 N Santa Monica Blvd with one-year review (5-1)
• Motion to commission noise abatement study failed for lack of a second
• Motion to require 50% sound reduction withdrawn
• Recommended approval of land combination for 7111 N Barnett Lane (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2024 meeting as amended (7-0)

Board of Appeals

The Fox Point Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. Case 2024-02 seeks to install a generator and HVAC unit within the side yard setback at 6500 N Lake Drive, and Case 2024-03 seeks to install an air conditioner within the side yard setback at 6950 N Barnett Lane. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Case 2024-02: Variance for generator and HVAC at 6500 N Lake Drive (setback requirements)
• Case 2024-03: Variance for air conditioner at 6950 N Barnett Lane (setback requirements)
• Approval of minutes from January 24 and February 29, 2024 meetings

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve three residential construction proposals: a roof-mounted solar array at 8305 N Links Way, an addition at 7338 N Navajo Rd, and a sunroom at 1130 E Dean Rd. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No other significant actions are on the agenda.

• 8305 N Links Way: proposed 18 kW DC roof-mounted solar array (45 VSUN 400W modules) with structural assessment
• 7338 N Navajo Rd: proposed addition
• 1130 E Dean Rd: proposed sunroom
• Approval of February 14, 2024 meeting minutes

The Fox Point Building Board approved three residential proposals: a roof-mounted solar system at 8305 N Links Way, an addition at 7338 N Navajo Rd, and a sunroom at 1130 E Dean Rd. All were approved as submitted by consensus. The board also approved the minutes of the February 14, 2024 meeting.

• Approved roof-mounted solar at 8305 N Links Way (consensus)
• Approved addition at 7338 N Navajo Rd (consensus)
• Approved sunroom at 1130 E Dean Rd (consensus)
• Approved minutes of February 14, 2024 meeting (motion carried)

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission will discuss and possibly recommend approval of a temporary beer garden by New Barons Brewing Cooperative at Longacre Park, relocating from the former Fox Point Municipal Pool site. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 2, 2024 meeting. The beer garden proposal includes seven event days from May to September 2024, with hours and operational details outlined.

• Temporary beer garden at Longacre Park by New Barons Brewing Cooperative
• Seven proposed event days in 2024, Fridays 5-9 PM and one Saturday 2-9 PM
• Beer trailer on southeast corner of Longacre Pavilion, picnic tables on south side
• Acoustic music on west side of pavilion, food trucks in nearest non-handicap parking stall
• Requires new F District approval per Fox Point Municipal Code §745-20(B)

The Fox Point Plan Commission approved the minutes of the January 2, 2024 meeting and recommended the Village Board approve a temporary beer garden at Longacre Park requested by New Barons Brewing Cooperative. The recommendation includes findings that the beer garden is appropriate, compatible, not detrimental to property values, and in keeping with the village's character, subject to a written agreement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 2, 2024 Plan Commission meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Village Board approve temporary beer garden at Longacre Park for New Barons Brewing Cooperative (unanimous roll call)

Board of Appeals

The Fox Point Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to consider Case 2024-02, a variance request for 6500 N Lake Drive. The applicant seeks to install a generator and HVAC units on the north side of the home within the side yard setback, which would violate the 15-foot setback requirement for accessory structures. The board may also enter closed session to deliberate on the case before reconvening to take action.

• Variance request for generator and HVAC installation at 6500 N Lake Drive
• Setback requirements under Sections 745-13 B(3), 756-34 B, and 745-7 A(1)
• Closed session for deliberation on Case 2024-02
• Meeting at Schwemer Hall, 7200 N Santa Monica Blvd, 5:00 PM

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold a special meeting to reconvene after a closed session. The closed session may discuss litigation strategy regarding the Town Club’s conditional use application for pickleball courts, which was previously heard on January 9, 2024.

• Closed session to discuss litigation strategy over Town Club pickleball court application
• Public hearing on pickleball courts held January 9, 2024

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will meet on February 13, 2024, to consider several public works contracts, including a $3.5 million bid for the Bradley Road reconstruction project, and to act on a conditional use permit for The Town Club. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with sewer manhole rehabilitation contracts, a change order for the Lake Drive utilities project, and a closed session to discuss the sale of Village-owned property in Glendale.

• Accept UPI bid of $3,545,457 for 2024 Bradley Road reconstruction
• Accept Structural Solutions LLC bid of $265,490 for sanitary sewer manhole rehabilitation
• Reject all bids for 2024 Lake Drive Utilities project
• Conditional Use Permit for The Town Club, 7950 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Closed session on sale of Village-owned property in Glendale

Municipal Pool Citizens Committee

The Fox Point Municipal Pool Citizens Committee will discuss draft bylaws for the 'Friends of the Fox Point Pool' nonprofit, review a Village Attorney legal opinion on fundraising, and consider its charge under Resolution 2023-15. The chair will also report on the committee's completion of its charge, likely leading to adjournment. This is a routine meeting focused on winding down the committee's work.

• Discussion of draft Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation for 'Friends of the Fox Point Pool'
• Report on Village Attorney's legal opinion dated January 19, 2023
• Discussion of committee charge under Resolution 2023-15
• Report on completion of charge and final adjournment

Building Board

The Fox Point Building Board will meet to discuss and decide on several residential building proposals, including a new single-family home, two additions, and a second-story addition. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. This is a regular meeting with no major policy changes.

• Shaka Smart, 7624 N Beach Dr, resubmittal new single-family home
• Steve Fouhal, 1130 E Dean Rd, proposed 2nd story addition
• Jack Bretl, 7437 N Lombardy Rd, proposed addition
• 1506 E Dean Rd, proposed addition

Village Board

The Fox Point Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for The Town Club at 7950 N Santa Monica Blvd, and may act on a proposed waste management contract with Waste Management. The board will also consider a four-way stop sign at Calumet Road and Santa Monica Blvd, and confirm the appointment of a new Village Clerk-Treasurer.

• Conditional Use Permit for The Town Club, 7950 N Santa Monica Blvd
• Waste Management contract for waste, yard waste, and recycling services
• Four-way stop sign at Calumet Rd and Santa Monica Blvd
• Appointment of Sara A. Bruckman as Village Clerk-Treasurer
• Spring tree order purchase up to $22,497.75; Wachtel Tree Science $45,000 for tree re-inventory

Plan Commission

The Fox Point Plan Commission will meet to discuss and potentially recommend a land combination for the property at 6990 N Barnett Lane. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom, with a quorum of members expected. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Land combination for 6990 N Barnett Lane, tax key #129-0035-000