Board of Appeals 3-25-2026

The City of Green Bay Board of Appeals held a meeting on March 25, 2026, primarily to consider a variance request related to a parking lot reconstruction project for Georgia Pacific Corporation. The applicant sought variances from several zoning code requirements concerning driveway throat length, landscaping, parking lot islands, perimeter screening, and curb installation. The project involves reconstructing an existing parking lot with approximately 336 stalls, aiming to improve safety, lighting, stormwater management, and security fencing without significantly increasing the parking footprint. The board discussed the unique circumstances of the site, including its size, industrial use, and municipal boundary split, as well as the evolution of zoning codes that now require landscaping features not present in the original lot. After deliberation, the board voted to approve all requested variances, recognizing the hardship posed by current code compliance and the need to maintain adequate parking for the facility's large workforce. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next meeting for April 20, 2026.