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Elm Grove Building Board appoints chair pro tempore and approves multiple exterior alteration requests
Summary
On Feb. 3, 2026, the Elm Grove Building Board appointed Mr. Thedford as chair pro tempore and approved several exterior alteration applications — a 13.7 sq ft façade sign, full siding and window alterations, a retroactive approval for two windows, a 138 sq ft shed inside a reduced street-yard setback, and a small projecting balcony — mostly with conditions requiring revised drawings or follow-up.
ELM GROVE, Wis. — The Elm Grove Building Board met Feb. 3, 2026, and voted to appoint Mr. Thedford as chair pro tempore and to approve a slate of exterior alteration requests for properties across the village, most subject to follow-up drawings or return visits to the board.
Assistant Village Manager Sowl called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and the board first moved to appoint Mr. Thedford as chair pro tempore; Committee member Ms. Stuckert made the motion and Ms. Jackson seconded. The appointment passed 4-0.
The board then approved the Jan. 20, 2026, minutes as amended after Mr. Thedford requested two editorial clarifications to the prior meeting record. That motion passed 4-0.
Sign approval: The board reviewed a sign application for CC Aesthetic Boutique at 13386 Watertown Plank Road. Mr. Thedford said the proposed 13.7-square-foot sign fits within the 33-square-foot allowance for the Watertown Plank Road–facing façade. Dylan Braun of Innovative Signs presented two design options and said the business owner preferred Option A. Committee member Ms. Stuckert moved to approve Option A as submitted; Ms. Jackson seconded. The motion passed 4-0.
Nesseth property (12430 Stephen Place): The application filed by Kathleen Nesseth requests a full exterior siding replacement (lap siding with shake in gable peaks), replacement and repositioning of several windows and a new garage door as part of an interior remodel. Eric Nesseth attended and presented material samples. Board members confirmed that two windows would be added on the south elevation, one removed on the east elevation, and that the new windows’ interior color is bronze while the visible exterior will be ivory. The board approved the application contingent on the applicant providing revised drawings that show the shake transition noted on the plans; the motion passed 5-0.
Seufzer property (2050 Mount Kisco Drive): Chase Seufzer sought retroactive approval for two newly installed black awning-style windows that differ from the home’s remaining white double-hung and sliding windows. Mr. Roge moved to retroactively approve the two windows on the condition that the owner return to the board by the end of August 2026 with plans to replace the remaining windows to better align color and style; Ms. Jackson seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
Ellis shed (14755 Juneau Boulevard): David Ellis requested approval to reconstruct a 138-square-foot shed that had been rebuilt without a permit and now sits 39 feet from the street, inside the 50-foot street-yard setback. Ellis presented signatures from abutting properties to meet the visibility exemption stated in Village ordinance and confirmed the property’s impervious surface is approximately 27 percent. The board approved the shed replacement contingent on receipt of an updated drawing that includes a 6-inch fascia board detail and notation that the shed will be painted beige to match the house; Ms. Jackson made the motion and Ms. Stuckert seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
Steinhafel property (13670 Park Circle S.): Mark and Julie Steinhafel requested permission to replace a double-hung window with inswing French doors and to install a guardrail balcony projecting 12 inches on the west elevation. Ron Roszman of Wisconsin Kitchen Mart said the guardrails would be black and the doors cashmere aluminum-clad; Assistant Village Manager Sowl noted the condo association had approved the project. Ms. Jackson moved to approve as submitted; Ms. Stuckert seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
There was no other business. Mr. Thedford moved to adjourn and Ms. Jackson seconded; the meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
Votes at a glance: appointment of chair pro tempore (4-0); approval of Jan. 20 minutes as amended (4-0); CC Aesthetic Boutique sign (4-0); Nesseth alteration (5-0, contingent on revised drawings); Seufzer retroactive windows (5-0, contingent on return by Aug. 2026); Ellis shed (5-0, contingent on revised drawings and color notation); Steinhafel alteration (5-0).
