Carriage house reconstruction dispute at 1013 S Jackson Street
Summary
Owners of a contributing Astor District property want to replace a run-down 100-plus-year-old carriage house with a replica. Their next-door neighbors say construction will block their shared driveway and destroy a work-from-home livelihood, and they walked out of the meeting feeling unheard. Setback and noise complaints go to other city boards, not this one.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
Construction noise and disruption falls on the adjoining owners at 1021 S. Jackson, who say months of work next to a shared driveway threatens one resident's remote job.
The owners of 1013 S. Jackson, who get a structurally sound garage matching the original design.
The neighbors at 1021 S. Jackson, who fear months of noise, dust, and blocked driveway access.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Green Bay Plan Commission - Aug 31, 2026
Owners of a crumbling 1890s-era carriage house got permission to rebuild it at the same height, but their next-door neighbors — who share a driveway — fear construction damage and argued it could become a rental. Placement 1.3 feet from the rear line still requires a variance.
Landmarks Commission - May 20, 2026
A plan to demolish and rebuild a century-old garage drew sharp objections from the next-door owners, who worry about damage to their own garage, blocked driveway access during construction, and months of noise disrupting a remote worker. The commission approved the project anyway, but the clash highlights how tight quarters in the historic district can put neighbor against neighbor.
Related development
S Jackson Street carriage house CUP (ZP 26-34)
The property owner can build taller than standard limits with conditions attached.
COA 26-11 — Carriage house/garage reconstruction
Months of construction next to a shared driveway could disrupt the neighbors' access and quiet, though the applicant gains a functional garage.
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