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Dane County Board of Adjustment Minutes Page 9 of 13 May 28.2009 access to the new building. Conclusions: 1. Unnecessary Hardship: The Dane County Sign Ordinance does not provide for signage in urbanized areas. The variances support the stated purposes of the Sign Ordinance regarding public safety and the character of the community. 2. Unique Limitations of the Property: The lot configuration is similar to that of a corner lot, which would allow three signs. The third sign serves a different purpose than a standard wall sign, and is not visible from a road. 3. No Harm to Public Interests: Providing for improved visibility by increasing sign height serves public safety by allowing easier identification and access by motorists. The variances to sign height and number of signs are offset by the aggregate area of the three signs, which is 62% of the available total allowable area of 200 square feet for two permitted wall signs. The signs meet the standards of the City of Fitchburg, which will annex this area in the future. Motion carried: 4— 1 (Long: No). 6. Appeal 3566 by Christopher Bukrey for a variance from setback from road as provided by Section 10.17(3), Dane County Code of Ordinances, to permit addition to existing single-family residence as proposed at 1175 Dunkirk Avenue in part of the NW 1/4 SW 1/4, Section 9, Town of Dunkirk. COMMUNICATIONS: 05/13/2009: Town of Dunkirk Planning Commission motion to "recommend to the Town Board approval of the variance, since the addition will increase the value and longevity of the home and does not encroach further [into the setback from right-of-way]" was carried unanimously. 05/18/2009: Town of Dunkirk Board approved appeal unanimously. 05/26/2009: Email from Pam Dunphy, Assistant Dane County Highway Commissioner: "This section of Dunkirk Avenue has not been a County Road since 1990." VARIANCE REQUESTED: Purpose: Covered porch addition to an existing single-family residence, which is the only part of a two-story addition to the existing house that would encroach into the setback from right-of-way. Setback from Road Variance: Minimum setback from right-of-way (ROW) required: 63 feet from centerline or 30 feet from ROW line (same location) Proposed setback from ROW: 27.7 feet. VARIANCE NEEDED: 2.3 feet IN FAVOR: Sarah Bukrey, Stoughton, WI ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENT: AZA Schutte reported that Zoning Administrator Roger Lane had no objection or recommendation regarding this appeal. OPPOSED: None Motion: Hamre/Reynolds to grant variance of 2.3 feet from the required minimum 30 feet setback from the right-of-way of Dunkirk Avenue to allow covered porch addition to single-family residence, being the only part of a two-story addition to the existing house that would encroach into the setback from right-of-way, as proposed. Finding of Fact: 1. The owners' unplatted R-2 Residential lot is located in the Shoreland district (within 300 feet of the Floodplain line) of the Yahara River. With 0.875 acres (38,115 SF) and 150 feet of lot width at the Dunkirk Avenue right-of-way, it complies with Shoreland district standards. 2. The existing 22 feet x 26 feet two-story house is more than 100 years old, according to the owner. 3. The Bukreys wish to add a 14 foot x 18 foot two-story wing to the north side of the house: A)