Buffalo County Zoning Board roundup: two variances approved, minutes tabled

The Buffalo County Zoning Board of Adjustment met July 10 in Alma and handled two variance requests, tabled prior meeting minutes and adjourned at 10:14 a.m.

Actions at a glance: Variance 2026-2 (Barry Johnson) — approved unanimously with zoning staff conditions and an added requirement that the proposed 40‑by‑70‑foot accessory building at S1052 Chippewa Road be shifted 10 feet south. Variance 2026-1 (Eric Parks and co‑applicants Jeff Pank and a Pank co‑applicant listed inconsistently in the record) — approved unanimously subject to zoning staff conditions; written opposition was received from Marty Wenger and Anthony Wisneski. The board also moved to table approval of the Nov. 11, 2025 meeting minutes until the next hearing.

Motions recorded in the minutes: Variance 2026-2 motion by Barry Drazkowski, second by Randy Schreiner; Variance 2026-1 motion by Ron Kazmierczak, second by Dale Klopp; motion to table minutes by Ron Kazmierczak, second by Barry Drazkowski; motion to adjourn by Dale Klopp, second by Randy Schreiner. All recorded votes were "all in favor." Zoning staff (Alex Dunlevy) recorded the minutes and will document conditions and notify applicants of permitting steps.