Wauwatosa, WI - File #: 23-878

• File #: 23-878
• Version: 1
• Type: Action Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/25/2023
• In control: Board of Public Works
• On agenda: 11/6/2023
• Final action: 11/6/2023
• Title: Consideration of a fence variance request by Luther Manor at 4545 N. 92nd Street
• Sponsors: Engineering
• Related files: 23-914

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/6/2023	1	Board of Public Works	approved	Pass

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Consideration of a fence variance request by Luther Manor at 4545 N. 92^nd Street

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Submitted by:

Jennifer Stilling

Department:

Engineering

A.                     Issue

Per City Code 15.28.030.B, for nonresidential districts, a fence cannot be greater than 4.5 feet in height.  Luther Manor is requesting to install a new 6 feet high fence in the location shown in the attachments.

B.                     Background/Options 

Luther Manor is proposing tear down the existing homes located at 4639 and 4653 N. 92^nd Street.  The homes will be replaced with landscaping, a flat open space, and a fence.  The flat open space will be used by residents and staff.  The 6 feet high fence is desired for security purposes and will match the height of the existing chain link fence along the south side of Madison Park. 

C.                     Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)

Priority Area One:  Economic Development and Financial Resilience

D.                     Fiscal Impact

No fiscal impact to the City.

E.                     Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of the variance request.