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PZC recommends variances to allow existing accessory structures on W. Lang Rd. and State Rd. 104
Summary
The Spring Valley PZC voted 4-0 to recommend that the Town grant variances permitting an existing accessory structure on parcel 6-18-135 to remain within the local front-yard setback and to allow combining/replacing accessory structures on parcel 6-18-154.1 (State Rd. 104). Committee members clarified measurement of R.O.W. vs. front-yard setback.
At its May 26 meeting the Town of Spring Valley Planning & Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Town grant two variances affecting accessory structures.
The first recommendation concerned TSV parcel 6-18-135 (15929 W. Lang Rd.), where Robin (J&R) Mersberger has an accessory building that was sited without the Rock County permit’s R.O.W. distance. Committee members noted the parcel does not have a dedicated right-of-way mapped; PZC members discussed that the TSV ordinance A1 lists a 50-foot front-yard setback for local roads but applies the local road R.O.W. setback on a different section. Dave Brethauer moved to recommend a variance allowing the existing accessory structure to remain provided there be no further encroachment north toward W. Lang Rd.; Dawn Manley seconded and the motion passed 4-0.
The second recommendation addressed TSV parcel 6-18-154.1 (3329 S State Rd. 104), a WE Energies site seeking permission to combine and replace existing accessory structures located within the State Rd. 104 setback (the meeting record identifies a 150-foot state-road setback distance). Brethauer moved to recommend the Town grant the variance; Manley seconded and the motion passed 4-0.
The committee also clarified a technical measurement point: a 35-foot R.O.W. should be measured before applying a 50-foot front-yard setback when both measures are relevant. Members asked staff to update the permit checklist and timeline to reduce future siting errors. The PZC’s recommendations will be forwarded to the Town Board for final action.
