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Board approves Manowske variance for retaining wall and patio to address erosion

Waupaca County Board of Adjustment · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Despite a staff recommendation to deny, the Waupaca County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance July 16 for Michael P. and Margaret M. Manowske to retain a patio and retaining wall that encroached on the shoreland setback, citing steep slope and erosion risk.

The Waupaca County Board of Adjustment voted unanimously July 16 to approve a variance for Michael P. and Margaret M. Manowske of N8919 County Road J to retain a patio and retaining wall that do not meet the shoreland Ordinary High Water Mark setback.

The Manowskes testified the retaining wall and patio were installed after fill associated with a pole shed created a steep slope and increased erosion risk.…

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