Board of Building Appeals

Council Chambers, City Hall

Agenda — 10 items

1. 1. Call to Order
2. 2. Roll Call
3. 3. Public Comment ▶ jump to 0:31
4. 4. Approval of Minutes ▶ jump to 0:33
5. 5 Minutes of March 19, 2024 ID#24-9380 approved Pass ▶ jump to 0:50
6. 5. New Business ▶ jump to 1:04
7. 7 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”. ID#24-9381 approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 46:01
8. 8 The appeal of Matthew and Amanda Potratz, owners of 1838 Haymarket 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 1978, 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 basement. If the appeal is granted, the appeal would allow the ceiling height to be 6’10 ½” with a beam encroachment ceiling height of 6’ 2 11/16” and ductwork encroachment ceiling height of 6’ ½”. This is less than the required ceiling height 7’ (feet). This would vary from the requirements of the Uniform Dwelling code. The appellant alleges the provisions of the code do not cover the ceiling height of the stairway. If the appeal is granted, the appeal would allow the ceiling height at the stairway to be less than the required ceiling height of 6’4” and would allow the lowest point to be 6 “2 1/8” If the appeal is granted, the appeal would allow the ceiling height of the stairway to be less than the required 6’4”. This would vary from the requirements of the Uniform Dwelling code. The appellant alleges the provisions of the code do not cover the Minimum door height for door in the basement. If the appeal is granted, the appeal would allow the door height to be less than the required 6’8”. This would vary from the requirements of the Uniform Dwelling Code. ID#24-9368 approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 65:19
9. 9 The appeal of Beverly A Sweetland, owner of 530 W. College Avenue, 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 1905, 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 bathroom on the first floor. If the appeal is granted, the appeal would allow the ceiling height to be 6’8”. This is less than the required ceiling height of 7’ (feet). The appellant alleges the provisions of the code do not cover the ceiling height of the proposed bathroom on the first floor beyond the back of the water closet. This is less than the required ceiling height of 5”. This would vary from the requirements of the Uniform Dwelling code. ID#24-9513 approved with conditions Pass ▶ jump to 86:52
10. 6. Adjournment approved Pass ▶ jump to 88:16