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Board disapproves driveway variance at 1035–1039 Bellevue St., cites safety and lack of non‑self‑imposed hardship
Summary
The Green Bay zoning board disapproved a variance request that would allow front‑yard driveway expansion at 1035–1039 Bellevue St., citing public‑safety concerns, prior precedent in the neighborhood, and the high standard for variances; the building inspector will follow up on remediation options.
The Green Bay Zoning & Planning Board voted to disapprove a driveway‑width/front‑yard variance for a duplex at 1035–1039 Bellevue Street after staff and board members expressed concerns about safety, precedent and the statutory variance findings.
Staff (John Leroy) reviewed Section 44‑1746 (driveway width and front‑yard limitations) and presented site photos showing added concrete that leads directly to both front doors. Leroy told the board the code limits driveway expansion in front yards to preserve emergency access, pedestrian movement and to prevent front yards from becoming…
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