Stetsonville zoning panel approves driveway variance for Blume property with paving condition

The Village of Stetsonville Zoning Commission on Dec. 15 approved a variance permitting Travis and Angela Blume to widen their existing driveway to accommodate a proposed garage expansion, with a unanimous vote and a condition that the driveway apron be paved or concreted to match the road height within 12 months of the notice letter to the property owners.

Chair Greg Brunner called the public hearing to order at 3:30 p.m. and noted the presence of zoning commissioners Tyler Lemke, Al Riemer, Pat Henrichs and Laurie Lavin (who arrived late), along with Clerk/Treasurer Tia Kancilia and other members of the public. During the hearing, members of the public spoke in favor of the Blumes' request, saying approval would be beneficial to the community and improve the appearance of the property; the record notes there were no negative comments.

At 3:45 p.m., Commissioner Tyler Lemke moved and Commissioner Al Riemer seconded a motion to close the public hearing; the motion carried on a voice vote recorded as "all ayes." The zoning commission meeting opened immediately afterward by motion at 3:45 p.m.

During deliberations the commission approved the variance with a stipulation aimed at aligning the new apron with the public road. The motion to approve the variance was moved by Commissioner Pat Henrichs and seconded by Commissioner Tyler Lemke; the vote was recorded as unanimous. The condition requires the apron to be paved or concreted to match the road height from the road to the property line within 12 months from the date of the notice letter sent to the property owners.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, made by Commissioner Al Riemer and seconded by Commissioner Laurie Lavin; the motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. The transcript does not specify any further procedural steps or appeals related to the variance.