The appeal of Breck and Erica Steffen, owner of 1619 Pewaukee Road, to appeal the cited violations of the Uniform Dwelling Code, sections, SPS 321.06 as referenced by section 16.01(b) of the Waukesha Building Code. The existing home was built in 1954, therefore, the owner is permitted to appeal the requirements as allowed in Code Section 16.17 of the Waukesha Building Code. The appellant alleges the provisions of the code do not cover the ceiling height of the proposed habitable rooms in the basement. If the appeal is granted, the appeal would allow the ceiling height to be 6’8 ½” and a ductwork and beam ceiling height encroachment of height of 6’. This is less than the required ceiling height 7’ (feet). The appellant alleges the provisions of the code do not cover the ceiling height of the proposed stairway and landing. If the appeal is granted, the appeal would allow the ceiling height to be 6’ ½” at the bottom landing of the stairway. This is less than the required ceiling height 6’4”.

Committee

Board of Building Appeals

Introduced

March 19, 2024

On agenda

April 16, 2024

Where it was heard

Board of Building Appeals Apr 16, 2024 approved with conditions Pass