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Board hears appeal of denial for community living arrangement at 8484 N. 66th St.; motion to deny fails

Village of Brown Deer Village Board · April 20, 2026
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The Brown Deer Village Board heard an appeal seeking an exception to a village resolution and state spacing rule for a community living arrangement at 8484 N. 66th St.; trustees debated legacy operation status, spacing and local capacity and a motion to deny the appeal failed in the meeting excerpt.

The Brown Deer Village Board on April 20 heard an appeal from a property owner seeking occupancy approval for a community living arrangement at 8484 North 66th Street, a four‑bed facility that the applicant said had functioned as an adult family home for two decades.

Village attorney Stephen Barer (village attorney) briefed the board on the legal framework, saying state law establishes a 2,500‑foot spacing rule for community living arrangements but provides that municipalities may grant discretionary exceptions. Barer told trustees the board should evaluate…

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