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Brown Deer trustees approve rescission of historic exterior‑material restriction in County Line/State plat
Summary
The Village Board adopted Resolution No. 25‑12 to rescind a clause in a mid‑20th‑century plat that limited permitted exterior materials to stone, brick, masonry or wood; trustees said the change allows modern, comparable siding materials while preserving other plat provisions.
The Village Board of Brown Deer voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 25‑12 rescinding section 7(c) of the original County Line and State subdivision plat agreement, which had restricted exterior building materials to stone, brick, masonry or wood.
Staff explained the provision was created in the 1950s and that building materials and construction practices have changed; the resolution rescinds only the specific exterior‑material language while leaving the rest of the plat agreement in effect. A staff presenter said rescinding that single clause will allow residents greater flexibility to use modern, comparable siding materials (for example vinyl or cement board), subject to existing code and architectural review where applicable.
Board discussion focused on maintaining architectural standards while permitting reasonable material options for renovation. The board conducted a roll‑call vote; Trustees Johnson, Thompson, Owens, Woods and Booker voted aye and the resolution carried.
The resolution, recorded as No. 25‑12 in the board packet, will be incorporated into municipal records and applies to the County Line and State subdivision identified in the presentation. Staff said standard zoning and code review processes still apply for exterior alterations.
Recorded action: - Motion: adopt Resolution No. 25‑12 rescinding section 7(c) of the plat agreement for the County Line and State subdivision (mover/second not specified in the transcript). - Vote: roll call; recorded ayes — Trustee Johnson, Trustee Thompson, Trustee Owens, Trustee Woods, Trustee Booker. Outcome: approved.
