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Commission grants special-exception to widen driveway at 1129 N. Nelson Dr., with condition to stop flare behind sidewalk
Summary
The commission approved a special exception allowing the property owner at 1129 North Nelson Drive to widen a driveway by about 6 feet beyond the city standard for additional maneuvering and parking, with the condition that any flare begin behind the sidewalk line.
The Port Washington Planning Commission approved a special‑exception request allowing a driveway expansion at 1129 North Nelson Drive. The applicant, listed as Brett Dimmer, requested a roughly 6‑foot widening beyond the city’s standard driveway width to provide additional vehicle parking and maneuvering.
City planner Bob Harris said the planning commission has authority to grant exceptions for accessory uses such as driveways and that staff recommended approval with the condition that any flare of the widened apron must begin behind the sidewalk line. Commissioners noted the visual impacts of informal parking on lawns and expressed appreciation that the applicant followed the formal process.
Alderman Neumeier thanked the applicant for applying for the variance rather than resorting to informal gravel expansions and said he empathized with household parking pressures. The commission voted to approve staff’s recommendation; the approval includes the condition that the driveway-flare not start at the sidewalk.
Next steps: staff will record the approval and the applicant may proceed with the permitted driveway work subject to compliance with the condition.
