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Zoning board approves setback and vision-triangle variances for Johnson parcel in Town of Nelson
Summary
The Buffalo County Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Variance 2026-2 for Barry and Tiffany Johnson to build a 40-by-70-foot accessory structure at S1052 Chippewa Road, with a condition that the building footprint be shifted 10 feet south and other staff conditions.
The Buffalo County Zoning Board of Adjustment on July 10 unanimously approved Variance 2026-2, allowing Barry Johnson and Tiffany Johnson to construct a 40-by-70-foot accessory building on a commercial parcel at S1052 Chippewa Road in the Town of Nelson.
Board discussion focused on Wisconsin Department of Transportation setback and vision-triangle requirements, potential safety impacts to sightlines, parcel constraints that limit alternative placements, drainage and access concerns, and whether shifting the building could resolve conflicts. The board approved the variance subject to zoning staff conditions and an additional condition that the building footprint be shifted 10 feet south. The minutes record: "Motion by Barry Drazkowski, second by Randy Schreiner... Vote: All in favor. Motion carried. Variance Approved."
No public comments were received on the item. The board’s approval is recorded with a unanimous vote by the four board members present (Chairperson Dale Klopp, Randy Schreiner, Ron Kazmierczak and Barry Drazkowski). Zoning staff will follow up on the stated conditions, including the required footprint relocation and any DOT coordination for sightline or setback compliance.
