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2. City of Whitewater

   312 W Whitewater Street
   PO Box 178
   Whitewater, WI 53190
   262-473-0540
   www.whitewater-wi.gov

3. Neighborhood Services

   Board of Zoning Appeals Application

5. Board of Zoning Appeals Application Checklist

   Applicant

   1. Fill out Planning Request Form, Board of Zoning Appeals Application.   Twelve (12) copies 11 x 17, a digital copy of all submittal material:
      1.  Any other materials
   2. Application shall include the following requirements:

   1. Site plan, including location and dimensions of all buildings, parking, loading, vehicle and pedestrian circulation, signs, walls, fences, other structures, outdoor storage areas, mechanicals, and dumpsters.  Adjacent streets and uses and methods for screening parking, loading, storage, mechanical, and dumpsters areas should be shown. Statistics on lot area, green space percentage, and housing density should be provided.  The Plan Commission encourages compliance with its adopted parking lot curbing policy.
   2. Natural Features Inventory map, showing the existing limits of all water bodies, wetlands, floodplains, existing trees with trunks more than 4 inches in diameter, and any other exceptional natural resource features on all or part of the site.
   3. Landscape Plan, prepared by a professional, and showing an overhead view of all proposed landscaping and existing landscaping to remain.  The species, size at time of planting, and mature size should be indicated for all plantings.   Areas to be left in green space should be clearly delineated.  The Plan Commission encourages compliance with its adopted landscaping guidelines, available from the Zoning Department.
   4. Grading and drainage plan, meeting the City's stormwater management ordinance if required.  The plan should show existing and proposed surface elevations on the site at two foot intervals or less, and proposed stormwater management improvements, such as detention/retention facilities where required.  Stormwater calculations may be required.
   5. Utilities plan, showing locations and sizes of existing and proposed connections to sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer lines, along with required easements.  Sampling manholes may be required for sanitary sewer.  The City's noise ordinance must be met.
   6. Building elevation, showing the dimensions, colors, and materials used on all sides of the building.  The Plan Commission encourages variety and creativity in building colors and architectural styles, while respecting the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
   7. Sign plan, meeting the City's sign ordinance, and showing the location, height, dimensions, color, materials, lighting and copy area of all signage.
   8. Lighting plan, meeting the City's lighting ordinance, and showing the location, height, type, orientation and power all proposed outdoor lighting both on polies and on buildings.  Cut sheets and photometric plans may be required for larger projects.

   3.  Submit fee to the City of Whitewater.

   City Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator

   1. Review application for accuracy and all required information
   2. Staff will review information for conformance to Ordinances.
   3. Engineer will review Stormwater and Erosion Control Plans
   4. Landscape Plan will be reviewed by Urban Forestry Commission
   5. When application is complete and approved by all Staff it will then be forwarded to Plan Commission

   Process

   1. Board of Zoning Appeals considers applicant’s request and staff review is presented by Zoning Administrator, at the first initial appearance.  If Board of Appeals recommends changes and/or revisions, then the applicant must revise site plan, otherwise the matter is forwarded as is for the second appearance for approval/denial of the final site plan.

   NOTE:  Board of Zoning Appeals normally meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. if there have been applications submitted.

   Llana Dostie, Zoning Specialist
    262-473-0144
   ldostie@whitewater-wi.gov

    Allison Schwark, Municipal Code Enforcement
    262-249-6701
   mcodeenforcement@gmail.com

7. Site Plan
8. Lighting Plan
9. Landscaping Plan
10. Other Information
12. Sign Plan
14. TO: THOSE REQUESTING A VARIANCE OF ZONING REQUIRMENTS FROM: THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS THINGS YOU WILL HAVE TO PROVE TO BE GRANTED A VARIANCE The Board of Zoning Appeals has the power “to hear and grant applications for variances as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement will result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, so that the spirit and purposes of the ordinance shall be observed and the public safety, welfare and justice secured.” USE VARIANCE WILL NOT BE GRANTED. Findings prerequisite to granting of a variance No variance to the provisions of this title shall be granted by the Board unless it finds beyond a reasonable doubt that all of the following facts and conditions exist, and so indicates in the minutes of its proceedings: A. The particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of this specific property involved would result in a practical hardship upon the owner as distinguished form a mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of the regulations were to be carried out; B. The conditions upon which the application for a variance is based would not be applicable generally to other property within the same zoning classification; C. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire for economic or other material gain by the applicant or owner; D. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light or air to adjacent property or substantially increase the congestion in public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood. Please consider the above items in presenting your oral testimony, for a lack of such testimony may result in denial of the variance. All questions in the application must be answered. NOTICE: The Board of Zoning Appeals meetings are scheduled as needed on the 4th Thursday of the month. Schedule of submission dates available on the City website under Government Boards and Commission Board of Zoning Appeals. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION Refer to Chapter 19.72 of the City of Whitewater Municipal Code of Ordinances, entitled BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, for more information on application.
16. Planning Request Form
18. 1. General Project Information
20. Project Tax Key #*
21. Project Address*
23. Project Title (if any)
25. Applicant's Name*
26. Applicant's Company*
28. Address*
30. City*
31. State*
32. Zip Code*
34. Phone Number*
36. Email Address*
38. Agent's Name
39. Agent's Company
41. Address
43. City
44. State
45. Zip Code
47. Phone Number
49. Email Address
51. Owner, if different from applicant
53. Address
55. City
56. State
57. Zip Code
59. Phone Number
61. Email Address
63. 3. Planning Request (Check all that apply)*

    1. Site Plan and Architectural Review $150.00 plus $0.05 per sq. ft (Floor Area)
    2. Conditional Use Permit $275.00
    3. Rezone/Land Use Amendment $400.00
    4. Planned Unit Development $500.00
    5. Preliminary Plat $175.00
    6. Final Plat $225.00
    7. Certified Survey Map $200.00 plus $10.00 per lot
    8. Project Concept Review $150.00
    9. Joint Conditional Use & Certified Survey Map $500.00 plus $10.00 per lot
    10. Joint Rezoning & Certified Survey Map $500.00 plus $10.00 per lot
    11. Joint Site Plan & Conditional Use $350.00 plus $0.05 per sq. ft (Floor Area)
    12. Board of Zoning Appeals/Adjustments $300.00
65. Will translation services be needed during the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
66. If Yes, please specify the language required.
68. Board of Zoning Appeals Application

    I, (We) the undersigned owner(s)/agent do herby petition the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a Zoning Variance.

70. 1. Address and legal description of subject site*
72. 2. Tax Parcel #*
73. 3. Zoning District*
75. 4. Section of the City of Whitewater Zoning Ordinance that prohibits the proposed usage of the property, it is the section of the Ordinance for which a variance is requested:*
77. No of Occupants Proposed to be accommodated*
78. No. of Employees, if applicable
80. Current Principal Use*
82. Proposed Use*
84. Petitioner's interest in requested Variance*
86. Have you been granted any variances in the past, on any properties, whether fully or partially owned by you*

    1. Yes
    2. No
88. If yes, list address of thos properties and whether the requirements of the variance granted have been meet
90. Standards

    The following are the Standards that the City of Whitewater Zoning Ordinances sets for decisions on variances.   Explain how your proposal meets these standards.

92. A. The particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of the specific property involved would result in a particular hardship upon the owner or distinguished from mere inconvenience, if the strict letter of the regulations were to be carried out.*
94. B. The condition upon which the application for a variance are based would not be applicable generally to other property within the same zoning classification.*
96. C. The purpose of the variance is not based exclusively upon a desire for economic or material gain by the applicant or owner.*
98. D. The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property or substantially increase congestion in the public streets or increase the danger of fire or endanger public safety, or substantially diminish or impair property value within the neighborhood.*
100. Property Owner's Signature*
101. Date*
103. Address*
105. City*
106. State*
107. Zip Code*
109. Phone Number*
111. Email Address*
113. Owner's Agent Signature*
114. Date*
116. Address*
118. City*
119. State*
120. Zip Code*
122. Phone Number*
124. Email Address*
131. Cost Recovery Certificate and Agreement

     Pursuant to Ordinance 19.74.010 and 16.04.270 of the City of Whitewater Municipal Code

     The undersigned applicant hereby acknowledges and agrees to be bound by Ordinances 19.74.010 and 16.04.270 of he City of Whitewater Municipal Code, providing for city recovery of all city costs and disbursements incurred directly or indirectly related to the Applicant’s request. All costs incurred by the city in the consideration of any requests by the Applicant related to the Applicant’s request shall be recoverable, including by not limited to, all professional and technical consultant services and fees retained by the city and rendered in review of any application, including the engineer, planner, attorney, or any other professional or expert hired by the village for purposes of review of the application or pre-submission request. The Applicant agrees to reimburse the City for all costs recoverable pursuant to the terms of the above numbered ordinance within the time period set forth by the City of Whitewater Municipal Code. At no time shall any cost recoverable fees be waived, except through the process of a written request by the Applicant and the Common Council, review and evaluation by the Common Council, and official action taken by the Common Council.

133. PROJECT INFORMATION
135. PROJECT NAME*
137. PROJECT LOCATION*
139. APPLICANT INFORMATION
141. NAME*
143. MAILING (BILLING) ADDRESS*
145. PHONE *
146. EMAIL ADDRESS*
148. ATTORNEY INFORMATION
150. NAME
152. PHONE
153. EMAIL ADDRESS
155. Signature of Applicant/Petitioner*
156. Date*
158. Note to Applicant: The City Engineer, Attorney and other City professionals and staff, if requested by the City to review your request, will be billed for their time at an hourly rate which is adjusted from time to time by agreement with the City. Please inquire as to the current hourly rate you can expect from this work. In addition to these rates, you will be asked to reimburse the City for those additional costs set forth in 19.74.10 and 16.04.270 of the Municipal Code.
160. RATES

     City Administration Hourly Rate Shall Not Exceed

     Interim Director of Economic Development: Emily McFarland $

     Director of Public Works: Brad Marquardt $72.33

     Director of Finance: Rachelle Blitch $65.94

     Clerk: Heather Boehm $43.33

     Deputy Clerk: Tiffany Albright $29.20

     NS Administrative Assistant Llana Dostie $

     Building Inspection Services

     Building Inspector Commercial: Joe Mesler $80.00

     Building Inspector Residential: Jon Mesler $80.00

     City Attorney

     Russell Law Offices, LLC

     Attorney Timothy Brovold  $

     City Engineer

     Strand and Associates $247.63

     Primary Contact: Mark Fischer

     City Planners and Zoning Administrator

     Primary Contact: Allison Schwark $49.00

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