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Board of Adjustment approves home-based business at N109 Fox River Road with owner-only condition
Summary
The Marquette County Board of Adjustment approved a special exception allowing a home-based business at N109 Fox River Road for applicant Lindsy Davis, adding a condition that the exception is tied to the current owner and ends if the property is sold.
The Marquette County Board of Adjustment on Feb. 26 approved a special exception permitting a home-based business at N109 Fox River Road for applicant Lindsy Davis, with a condition that the allowance remains with the current owner and terminates if the property is sold.
Mary Walters, Chair of the Board of Adjustment, opened the hearing and summarized the application, which seeks relief under Sec. 8.0.6(E)(10) of the Marquette County Code of Ordinance Chapter 62 (Comprehensive Zoning). A video submitted by the applicant was shown during the meeting.
Jean Potter, a staff member, summarized hearing procedures and the appeals process before the public comment period. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition during the formal comment opportunity; David Berg was granted time to speak and raised concerns about the parcel's current zoning designation and the consistency of the board's decision-making.
Board member Lance Achterberg asked the applicant whether future structural changes were planned. Lindsy Davis said she intends to update outdoor lighting, perform yard landscaping, add ADA access railings, steps and a ramp to the accessory structure, and later place an advertising sign on the property. Achterberg proposed a condition limiting the special exception to Davis as owner so the use would end upon sale of the property.
Chair Walters moved to approve the application with that owner-limited condition; Achterberg seconded. The motion passed with three votes in favor and one abstention: Mary Walters yes, Lance Achterberg yes, Adam Malsack yes, Fred Wollenburg abstained. Walters stated the board found the proposed use to be allowed and compatible with the zoning district and not detrimental to public health, safety or welfare. Malsack noted the applicant met setback requirements and that the requested use matched the county’s definition of a home-based business; Achterberg said the structure and proposed use fit the area and did not represent a major demographic change.
The board scheduled its next meeting for April 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Room of the Marquette County Courthouse. The Feb. 26 meeting was adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
