PLAN COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMadison, WI · March 7, 2022
Minutes
City of Madison
City of Madison Madison, WI 53703
www.cityofmadison.com
Meeting Minutes - Approved
PLAN COMMISSION
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Monday, March 7, 2022 5:30 PM **Virtual Meeting**
Some or all of the members of the Plan Commission, applicants, or members of the
public, may participate in the meeting remotely by teleconference or videoconference.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: 9 - Lindsay Lemmer; Patrick W. Heck; Christian A. Albouras; Ledell Zellers;
Jason S. Hagenow; Anthony S. Fernandez; Nicole A. Solheim; Bradley A.
Cantrelland Maurice C. Sheppard
Excused: 1 - Kathleen L. Spencer
Zellers was chair for this meeting.
Ald. Albouras left at 6:30 p.m. following consideration of Items 9 and 10.
Staff present: Heather Stouder, Rebecca Cnare, Dan McAuliffe, and Tim Parks, Planning Division; Kate
Smith, City Attorney's Office; Katie Bannon, Zoning Administrator; Dan Rolfs and Lance Vest, Office of
Real Estate Services; and Matt Tucker, Building Inspection Division.
Alders present: Ald. Syed Abbas, Dist. 12
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. 60306 Plan Commission Public Comment Period
There were no registrants for public comment.
COMMUNICATIONS, DISCLOSURES AND RECUSALS
There were no communications, disclosures or recusals by members of the Plan Commission.
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 2022 REGULAR MEETING
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Solheim, to Approve the Minutes.
The motion passed by voice vote/other.
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SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
Regular Meetings:
- Mondays, March 21 and April 11, 25, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.
Special Meeting/Working Session:
- Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
AGENDA NOTE:
Note: Hearing items may be called at any time after the beginning of the meeting. Those
wishing to speak on an item must register with the Secretary. The Plan Commission uses a
consent agenda, which means that the Commission can consider any item where there are
no registrants wishing to speak in opposition regardless of its placement on the agenda.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
2. 69819 Authorizing the City’s acceptance of ownership from the Wisconsin
Cooperative Housing Association of a “Little Free Seed Library” located in
Owen Park at 6021 Old Sauk Road. (19th AD)
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, to Return to Lead
with the Recommendation for Approval to the BOARD OF PARK
COMMISSIONERS. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
3. 70094 Relief from conditions of gifts and dedication per Section 66.1025(1)
Wisconsin Statutes, of Outlot 3, Tradesmen Commerce Park for the
replatting of a portion the development, being located in the NE 1/4 of the SW
1/4 of Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 10 East, City of Madison, Dane
County, Wisconsin. (16th AD)
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, to Return to Lead
with the Recommendation for Approval to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. The
motion passed by voice vote/other.
4. 70107 Authorizing the execution of a License with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
for premises at the High Crossing Water Tower located at 3518 Cross Hill
Drive. (17th AD)
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, to Return to Lead
with the Recommendation for Approval to the WATER UTILITY BOARD. The
motion passed by voice vote/other.
5. 70109 Authorizing the execution of a Lease with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon
Wireless, for premises at McPike Park located at 1130 E. Wilson Street. (6th
AD)
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, the Plan Commission referred the request to March
21, 2022 at the request of the Parks Division. The motion to refer passed by voice vote/ other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, to Refer to the PLAN
COMMISSION and should be returned by 3/21/2022. The motion passed by
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voice vote/other.
6. 70199 Vacating and discontinuing multiple unimproved public street right-of-ways
within the plat of Acacia Ridge to allow the replatting of a portion the
development. Being located in the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 28, Township 7 North, Range 8 East, City of Madison, Dane County,
Wisconsin. (1st AD)
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, to Return to Lead
with the Recommendation for Approval to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. The
motion passed by voice vote/other.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Tax Incremental Finance District
7. 69941 Approving the Creation of and the Project Plan and Boundary for Tax
Incremental District (TID) #49 (Femrite Dr), City of Madison.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Solheim, to Return to Lead with
the Recommendation for Approval to the FINANCE COMMITTEE. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
Zoning Text Amendments
8. 69382 Amending Chapter 28 to create an outdoor eating area, temporary,
associated with a food and beverage establishment as a use category in
Chapter 28, amending Tables 28D-2, 28E-2, 28F-1 and 28G-1 to include the
new use category, and amending Subchapter 28J: Supplemental
Regulations.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Sheppard, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the
proposed zoning text amendment to the Common Council.
On a motion by Ald. Heck, seconded by Ald. Albouras, the motion to recommend approval was amended
to allow taller screening/ fencing as staff deems appropriate. The motion to add the amended language
to the main motion by voice vote/ other.
The main motion to recommend approval with the amended language passed by voice vote/ other, with
Fernandez voting No.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Sheppard, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO ADOPT WITH CONDITIONS - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed
by voice vote/other, with Fernandez voting No.
Conditional Use Requests & Demolition Permits
Note: Items 9 and 10 are related and were considered together
9. 69321 2902 Dryden Drive; 12th Ald. Dist.: Consideration of a demolition permit to
demolish a bank/office building.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
approved the demolition subject to the comments and conditions in the Plan Commission materials. The
motion to approve passed by voice vote/ other.
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A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, to Approve. The
motion passed by voice vote/other.
10. 69322 2902 Dryden Drive; 12th Ald. Dist.: Consideration of a conditional use in the
Commercial Corridor-Transitional (CC-T) District for a multi-family dwelling
with greater than 36 dwelling units, and consideration of a conditional use to
allow construction of a new building in a planned multi-use site containing
more than 40,000 square feet of floor area and where 25,000 square feet of
floor area is designed or intended for retail use or for hotel or motel use, all to
allow construction of a four-story, 45-unit apartment building.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
approved the conditional use subject to the comments and conditions in the Plan Commission materials.
The motion to approve passed by voice vote/ other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, to Approve. The
motion passed by voice vote/other.
11. 69554 614 University Avenue; 2nd Ald. Dist.: Consideration of a conditional use in
the Urban Mixed-Use (UMX) District for a nightclub.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Ald. Heck, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
approved the conditional use subject to the comments and conditions in the Plan Commission materials
and the following additional condition:
- That there be no live or amplified music after 11:00 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday (live or amplified music
shall end at midnight Thursday-Saturday).
The motion to approve with the added condition passed by voice vote/ other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Heck, to Approve. The motion
passed by voice vote/other.
12. 69564 2702 Agriculture Drive; 16th Ald. Dist.: Consideration of a conditional use in
the Suburban Employment (SE) District for an auto repair business.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
approved the conditional use subject to the comments and conditions in the Plan Commission materials.
The motion to approve passed by voice vote/ other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, to Approve. The
motion passed by voice vote/other.
13. 69566 557 North Street; 12th Ald. Dist.: Consideration of a conditional use in the
Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMX) District for a brewpub; consideration of a
conditional use in the NMX District for an outdoor eating area; consideration of
a conditional use in the NMX District for free-standing vending located within
200 feet from the property line of a lot with a residential use; and
consideration of a conditional use in the NMX District for a parking reduction
of more than 20 automobile spaces and 25 percent or more of the required
parking, all to allow an existing commercial building to be converted into a
multiple food and beverage establishments, related goods sales, outdoor
eating area and a food cart.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, the Plan Commission referred the request to March
21, 2022 at the request of the applicant. The motion to refer passed by voice vote/ other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, to Refer to the PLAN
COMMISSION and should be returned by 3/21/2022. The motion passed by
voice vote/other.
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Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan-Related Matters
- Official Map Amendments:
14. 69518 Amending the City of Madison Official Map to establish mapped reservations
for future Streets and Highways in the City of Madison to connect Shopko
Drive and Pankratz Street consistent with recommendations in the adopted
Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, the Plan Commission referred the request to March
21, 2022 (March 29, 2022 Common Council) at the request of staff and the affected property owner.
The motion to recommend referral passed by voice vote/ other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Fernandez, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO RE-REFER - PUBLIC HEARING to the PLAN COMMISSION and
should be returned by 3/21/2022. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
15. 69519 Amending the City of Madison Official Map to establish mapped reservations
for future Streets and Highways in the City of Madison consistent with
recommendations in the adopted Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan.
On a motion by Fernandez, seconded by Cantrell, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the
proposed official map amendment to the Common Council by voice vote/ other, with Solheim voting No.
A motion was made by Fernandez, seconded by Cantrell, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice
vote/other, with Solheim voting No.
- Zoning Map Amendments:
16. 69497 Creating Section 28.022-00540 of the Madison General Ordinances to change
the zoning of property located at 1010 North Street, 12th Aldermanic District,
from TR-C4 (Traditional Residential-Consistent 4) District to PR (Parks and
Recreation) District.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Sheppard, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
recommended approval of the proposed zoning map amendment to the Common Council by voice vote/
other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Sheppard, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
17. 69498 Creating Section 28.002-00541 of the Madison General Ordinances to change
the zoning of the property located at 2003 Aberg Avenue, 910 Oscar Avenue,
2228 Myrtle Street, 2231 Myrtle Street, and portions of 2002 and 2150
Commercial Avenue, 12th Aldermanic District, from CC-T (Commercial
Corridor-Transitional) District and IG (Industrial-General) District to IL
(Industrial-Limited) District; and creating Section 28.022-00542 of the Madison
General Ordinances to change the zoning of the property located at portions
of 2002 and 2150 Commercial Avenue and 702 Oscar Avenue, 12th
Aldermanic District from IG (Industrial-General) District to RMX (Regional
Mixed-Use) District; and creating Section 28.022-00543 of the Madison
General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 1201 Huxley
Street, 12th Aldermanic District from IL (Industrial-Limited) District to TR-U1
(Traditional Residential-Urban 1) District; and creating Section 28.022-00544
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of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located
at 1201 Huxley Street and 1910 Roth Street, 12th Aldermanic District from IL
(Industrial-Limited) District to TR-U2 (Traditional Residential-Urban 2) District;
and creating Section 28.022-00545 of the Madison General Ordinances to
change the zoning of property located at 1126 Huxley Street, 12th Aldermanic
District from IL (Industrial-Limited) District to CC-T (Commercial
Corridor-Transitional) District.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Sheppard, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
recommended approval of the proposed zoning map amendment to the Common Council by voice vote/
other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Sheppard, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
18. 69517 SUBSTITUTE. Creating Section 28.022-00546 of the Madison General
Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 2007 Roth Street,
12th Aldermanic District, from IG (Industrial-General) District to CN
(Conservancy) District; and creating Section 28.002-00547 of the Madison
General Ordinances to change the zoning of the property located at 2007
Roth Street, 12th Aldermanic District, from IG (Industrial-General) District to
TR-U2 (Traditional Residential-Urban 2) District; and creating Section
28.022-00548 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of the
property located at 701-705 Ruskin Street, 2007 Roth Street, and 1810 and
1834 Commercial Avenue, 12th Aldermanic District from IL
(Industrial-Limited) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Sheppard, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
recommended approval of the proposed zoning map amendment to the Common Council by voice vote/
other, with Solheim voting 'No'.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Heck, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice
vote/other, with Solheim voting No.
19. 69535 Creating Section 28.022-00549 of the Madison General Ordinances to change
the zoning of property located at 1115 O’Neill Avenue and 1810 Roth Street,
12th Aldermanic District, from IL (Industrial-Limited) District to CC-T
(Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District; and creating Section
28.002-00550 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of
property located at 1125-1135 Ruskin Street and 1126-1138 O’Neill Avenue,
12th Aldermanic District, from CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) to
TR-U1 (Traditional Residential-Urban 1) District; and creating Section
28.002-00551 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of the
property located at 1113-1117 Ruskin Street, 1106-1114 O’Neill Avenue, and
1802-1804 Roth Street, 12th Aldermanic District, from CC-T (Commercial
Corridor-Transitional) to TR-U1 (Traditional Residential-Urban 1) District.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Sheppard, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
recommended approval of the proposed zoning map amendment to the Common Council by voice vote/
other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Sheppard, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
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20. 69538 Creating Section 28.022-00552 of the Madison General Ordinances to change
the zoning of property located at 702 Ruskin Street, 12th Aldermanic District,
from IL (Industrial-Limited) District to CC-T (Commercial
Corridor-Transitional) District; and creating Section 28.002-00553 of the
Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 702
Ruskin Street, 12th Aldermanic District, from IL (Industrial-Limited) District to
CN (Conservancy) District.
On a motion Cantrell, seconded by Hagenow, the Plan Commission made the following recommendations
on this zoning map amendment to the Common Council:
- The Plan Commission found the standards met and recommended approval of Section 28.022-00552
to rezone the southern portion of 702 Ruskin Street from IL to CC-T; and
- The Plan Commission found the standards were not met and recommended denial of Section
28.002-00553 to rezone the remainder of 702 Ruskin Street from IL to CN to the Common Council.
The above recommendations passed by voice vote/ other.
The motion to recommend as noted above followed a motion by Fernandez, seconded by Sheppard, to
find the standards met and recommend approval of the zoning map amendment as presented. The
motion to recommend approval failed on the following 3-4 vote: AYE: Ald. Lemmer, Fernandez,
Sheppard; NAY: Ald. Heck, Cantrell, Hagenow, Solheim; NON-VOTING: Zellers; EXCUSED: Ald.
Albouras, Spencer.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Hagenow, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING Section 28.022-00552 to rezone the
southern portion of 702 Ruskin Street from IL to CC-T, and to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO DENY - PUBLIC HEARING Section 28.002-00553 to rezone the
remainder of 702 Ruskin Street from IL to CN. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
21. 69539 Creating Section 28.022-00554 of the Madison General Ordinances to change
the zoning of the northerly approximately 100 feet of 1741 and 1825
Commercial Avenue, and all of 2001 and 2125 Commercial Avenue, and
2401, 2413, 2417, and 2510 Pennsylvania Avenue, 12th Aldermanic District,
from IL (Industrial-Limited) District to CC-T (Commercial
Corridor-Transitional) District.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Hagenow, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
recommended approval of the proposed zoning map amendment to the Common Council by voice vote/
other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Hagenow, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
22. 69540 Creating Section 28.022 - 00555 of the Madison General Ordinances to
change the zoning of property located at 1902 E Johnson Street and
2010-2030 Pennsylvania Avenue, 12th Aldermanic District, from IL
(Industrial-Limited) District to RMX (Regional Mixed-Use) District.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Ald. Lemmer, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
recommended approval of the proposed zoning map amendment to the Common Council by voice vote/
other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Lemmer, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
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23. 69541 Creating Section 28.022-00556 of the Madison General Ordinances to change
the zoning of property located at 1909 Aberg Avenue, 12th Aldermanic
District, from IL (Industrial-Limited) District to TR-U1 (Traditional
Residential-Urban 1) District.
On a motion by Cantrell, seconded by Solheim, the Plan Commission found the standards met and
recommended approval of the proposed zoning map amendment to the Common Council by voice vote/
other.
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Solheim, to RECOMMEND TO
COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice
vote/other.
BUSINESS BY MEMBERS
There was no business by members.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
Heather Stouder summarized recent Common Council actions and upcoming matters for the Plan
Commission.
- Recent Common Council Actions
- 4000-4150 Packers Avenue and 4201 N Sherman Avenue - Rezonings and Preliminary Plat of
Raemisch Farm Development - Placed on file without prejudice on February 22, 2022
- 10451 Old Sauk Road 621 Pioneer Road - Rezoning and Preliminary Plat and Final Plat of Fox Knoll -
Approved subject to Plan Commission recommendations on February 22, 2022
- 5426 Fen Oak Drive - Certified Survey Map Referral to create two lots for future employment -
Approved subject to Plan Commission recommendation on March 1, 2022
- Upcoming Matters – March 21, 2022
- Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Worthington Park Neighborhood Plan Amendment
- 6831 Odana Road - Conditional Use - Construct restaurant with vehicle access sales and service
window in a planned multi-use site
- 700-740 Regent Street - Amended PD(GDP-SIP) and Certified Survey Map Referral - Create three
commercial lots to construct 12-story, 341-unit apartment building on proposed Lot 3
- Zoning Text Amendment - Amending Sections 28.071 and 28.151 to allow for residential uses on the
ground floor of buildings within the lesser of 40% or 40 feet in Mixed-Use and Multi-Family buildings on
specified downtown streets
- 1325-1331 Greenway Cross - Conditional Use for a restaurant-nightclub
- 3302 Dairy Drive - Conditional Use for general retail tenant in multi-tenant industrial building
- 3734 Speedway Road - Demolition Permit and Conditional Use - Demolish commercial building to
construct four-story mixed-use building with approximately 800 square feet of commercial space and
31 apartments
- 3315 Nelson Road - Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map to re-divide two residential lots in the Town of
Burke
- 5501 Endeavor Lane - Conditional Use - Construct five-story, 261,600 square-foot office/laboratory
building
- Upcoming Matters – April 11, 2022
- 428-444 State Street - Demolition Permit, Conditional Use and Certified Survey Map Referral - Demolish
three buildings to construct six-story tall mixed-use building adjacent to Lisa Link Peace Park with up to
6,445 square feet of commercial space and 26 apartments on one lot
- 1705-1713 S High Point Road - Temp. A to SR-V2, Conditional Use, and Certified Survey Map Referral -
Construct private school on one lot
- 734 E Washington Avenue - Demolition Permit - Demolish commercial building
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Cantrell, seconded by Hagenow, to Adjourn at 10:10
p.m. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
REGISTRATIONS
A final, complete list of persons registered for items on the Plan Commission
agenda will be attached to the below-listed file following adjournment of the
meeting. The final list of registrations for a particular meeting will include the
meeting date in the title of the file. Registrants will no longer be entered on the
minutes after each item. An agenda item with no registrants will not appear on
the table of registrants attached for that meeting; however, that item will still
have been considered as noted in the proceedings for that meeting.
69103 Registrants for 2022 Plan Commission Meetings
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