developmentMedium priorityopen

Second-floor addition on a legal nonconforming home

Lake Geneva

Summary

The Cardwells can add a full second floor to their pre-zoning house without changing its footprint — vertical expansions of legal nonconforming homes are allowed through the CUP process in the Estate Residential district.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No new impervious surface; construction cost borne by the homeowners.

✅Who benefits

Chris and Lisa Cardwell, who gain a two-story home on their existing footprint.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingJun 15, 2026

Plan Commission - Jun 15, 2026

Related development

approved

Vertical expansion CUP at 816 Pinetree Lane

One home gains a full second story with no added footprint or impervious surface; neighboring properties see a taller house.

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