Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Zoning & Land Regulation Committee  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
This meeting is being conducted on land now known and recognized as Dane County, Wisconsin. We  
acknowledge that this land is at the same time the ancestral, traditional, & contemporary land of the  
Ho-Chunk, Sauk & Kickapoo nations.  
Tuesday, May 27, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County  
Building in Room 354; or Attend virtually via Zoom.  
A. Call to Order  
Chair DOOLAN called the May 27, 2025 Zoning and Land Regulation Committee  
meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  
Staff present: Violante, Lane, Holloway, Everson, Allan, Baird  
5 -  
Present  
JERRY BOLLIG, MICHELE DOOLAN, JEFFREY KRONING, DON POSTLER, and  
MICHELE RITT  
B. Public comment for any item not listed on the agenda  
No comments made by the public.  
May 27, 2025 ZLR Registrants  
C. Consideration of Minutes  
May 13, 2025 ZLR Committee Meeting Minutes  
A motion was made by BOLLIG that the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
D. Public Hearing for Zoning Map Amendments, Conditional Use Permits, and  
Ordinance Amendments  
PETITION: REZONE 12155  
APPLICANT: JAMES S SLATTERY  
LOCATION: 8848 KATZENBUECHEL RD AND LANDS EAST, SECTION 33, TOWN OF  
ROXBURY  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District, RR-4  
Rural Residential District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
Attachments: 12155 Ord Amend  
In support: James Slattery  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12156  
APPLICANT: JOHNSON 2012 TRUST (C/O DONOVAN JOHNSON)  
LOCATION: NORTH OF 185 UNION ROAD, SECTION 35, TOWN OF OREGON  
CHANGE FROM: FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating four residential lots  
Attachments: 12156 Ord Amend  
In support: Matt Schreiner  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval with one condition. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
1. A deed notice shall be recorded on the remaining FP-35 land (tax parcels  
050935195010, 050936191301, 050936290007, 050936295002, 050936485806,  
050936490309) stating the following:  
a. Further residential/nonfarm development is prohibited. The housing density  
rights for the original Doyle Farms, Inc. farm have been exhausted per the Town  
Comprehensive Plan density policies.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12157  
APPLICANT: NORBERT REPKA  
LOCATION: 2014 MANHATTAN DR, SECTION 28, TOWN OF VERONA  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO SFR-2 Single Family Residential District  
REASON: dividing a residential lot into three residential lots  
In support: Norbert Repka  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed at the applicant's request, to allow time to bring an amended  
zoning request for Lot 1 back to the Town of Verona. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12158  
APPLICANT: TIM & JORI PROPERTIES LLC  
LOCATION: 3864 COUNTY HIGHWAY A, SECTION 15, TOWN OF RUTLAND  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District and  
FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: create one residential lot and one agricultural lot  
In support: Jori Woodstock  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed due to no town action. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12159  
APPLICANT: KIRK AND HEIDI EILENFELDT  
LOCATION: EAST OF 3436 N. STAR ROAD, SECTION 27, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: transfer one development right to another property  
In support: Heidi Eilenfeldt  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed, due to no town action on petition 12160 (the TDR receiving  
property). The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12160  
APPLICANT: KIRK AND HEIDI EILENFELDT  
LOCATION: 4082 RIDGE ROAD, SECTION 14, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot - transfer of development right  
In support: Heidi Eilenfeldt  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed due to no town action. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12161  
APPLICANT: AARON AND ERIN KELLY-RAMBERG  
LOCATION: 1647 KAASE ROAD, SECTION 1, TOWN OF DUNKIRK  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District, FP-35  
Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
Attachments: 12161 Ord Amend  
In support: Aaron Ramberg  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12162  
APPLICANT: RONALD AND SHERI LUND  
LOCATION: 1126 BLIVEN RD, SECTION 20, TOWN OF ALBION  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 12162 Ord Amend  
In support: Sheri Lund  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval with one condition. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
1. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the remaining FP-35 land (tax parcels  
0512-204-9001-0 and 0512-204-8690-9) stating the following:  
a. Further residential/nonfarm development is prohibited on the remaining FP-35  
zoned land. The housing density rights for the original Wallace Olstad farm have  
been exhausted per the Town Comprehensive Plan density policies.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12163  
APPLICANT: ROGER J MEIER REV LIVING TR  
LOCATION: 7616 AND 7628 W. MINERAL POINT RD, SECTION 20, TOWN OF MIDDLETON  
CHANGE FROM: AT-5 Agriculture Transition District TO SFR-08 Single Family Residential  
District, AT-5 Agriculture Transition District TO NR-C Natural Resource Conservation District  
REASON: creating 7 residential lots  
In support: Wade Wyse, Marlene Meier, Joe Meier, Brenda Delabarre  
Opposed: Katie Bolen-Irwin  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed due to opposition and to allow more time for the applicant to  
review staff's concerns with the proposed layout of the plat. The motion carried  
by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12164  
APPLICANT: ALLISON RODRIGUEZ AND JOSUE RODRIGUEZ MORENO  
LOCATION: 4185 RIDGE ROAD, SECTION 14, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: SFR-1 Single Family Residential District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District  
REASON: zoning to allow for a limited family business  
In support: Allison Rodriguez  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by POSTLER, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed due to no town action. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12165  
APPLICANT: ROBERT M ROCK  
LOCATION: 4452 BEALE STREET, SECTION 8, TOWN OF DUNN  
CHANGE FROM: SFR-1 Single Family Residential District TO SFR-08 Single Family  
Residential District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
Attachments: 12165 Ord Amend  
In support: Robert Rock  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12166  
APPLICANT: MULTIPLE OWNERS (C/O TOWN OF MIDDLETON)  
LOCATION: TIMBER LANE, SECTION 31, TOWN OF MIDDLETON  
CHANGE FROM: AT-5 Agriculture Transition District TO SFR-08 Single Family Residential  
District  
REASON: blanket rezone for various parcels based on town zoning policy  
Attachments: 12166 Ord Amend  
In support: Matt Schreiner  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02660  
APPLICANT: ALLISON RODRIGUEZ AND JOSUE RODRIGUEZ MORENO  
LOCATION: 4185 RIDGE RD, SECTION 14, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CUP DESCRIPTION: limited family business - contractor  
Supervisor Bollig was excused at 7:13pm  
In support: Allison Rodriguez  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, that the Conditional  
Use Permit be postponed due to no town action. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 4-0-1.  
4 - DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
1 - BOLLIG  
Ayes:  
Excused:  
PETITION: CUP 02661  
APPLICANT: PAYNE & DOLAN INC  
LOCATION: 5416 EASY STREET, SECTION 34, TOWN OF VIENNA  
CUP DESCRIPTION: electric generating facility - 7.4-acre solar array farm  
Supervisor Bollig returned at 7:20pm  
In support: Holly Merson, Amanda Kesler  
Opposed: none  
Neither support or oppose: Bob Tandy  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, to approve the CUP  
based on the findings of fact as noted in the staff report and it has been  
determined that the proposal meets the standards for obtaining a CUP, with the  
conditions as noted in the staff report. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5-0.  
Standard Conditions for all Conditional Use Permits from 10.101(7):  
1. Any conditions required for specific uses listed under s. 10.103 (see below).  
2. The physical development and operation of the conditional use must conform,  
in all respects, to the approved site plan, operational plan and phasing plan.  
3. New and existing buildings proposed to house a conditional use must be  
constructed and maintained to meet the current requirements of the applicable  
sections of the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code or Uniform Dwelling Code.  
4. The applicant shall apply for, receive and maintain all other legally required  
and applicable local, county, state and federal permits. Copies of approved  
permits or other evidence of compliance will be provided to the zoning  
administrator upon request.  
5. Any ongoing business operation must obtain and continue to meet all legally  
required and applicable local, county, state and federal licensing requirements.  
Copies of approved licenses or other evidence of compliance will be provided to  
the zoning administrator upon request.  
6. Existing onsite wastewater sewage disposal systems, if any, serving the  
conditional use must be inspected by a licensed plumber to determine its  
suitability for the proposed or expanded use. Deficient systems must be brought,  
at the owner’s expense, into full compliance with the current requirements for  
new development of the state plumbing code and Chapter 46, Dane County  
Code.  
7. All vehicles and equipment must access the site only at approved locations  
identified in the site plan and operations plan.  
8. Off-street parking must be provided, consistent with s. 10.102(8).  
9. If the Dane County Highway, Transportation and Public Works Department or  
the town engineer determine that road intersection improvements are necessary  
to safely accommodate the conditional use, the cost of such improvements shall  
be borne by the landowner. Costs borne by the landowner shall be proportional  
to the incremental increase in traffic associated with the proposed conditional  
use.  
10. The Zoning Administrator or designee may enter the premises of the  
operation in order to inspect those premises and to ascertain compliance with  
these conditions or to investigate an alleged violation. Zoning staff conducting  
inspections or investigations will comply with any applicable workplace safety  
rules or standards for the site.  
11. The owner or operator must keep a copy of the conditional use permit,  
including the list of all conditions, on the site, available for inspection to the  
public during business hours.  
12. Failure to comply with any imposed conditions, or to pay reasonable county  
costs of investigation or enforcement of sustained violations, may be grounds for  
revocation of the conditional use permit.  
Conditions specific to CUP # 2661:  
13. At the end of the leasing agreement equipment will be decommissioned,  
removed and the site returned to pre-development conditions to the extent  
practicable.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, INCORPORATING AMENDMENTS TO THE Town of  
COTTAGE GROVE Comprehensive Plan INTO THE DANE COUNTY  
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN  
PETERSON and DOOLAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 OA-40  
In Support: none  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Ordinance  
Amendment be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
E. Zoning Map Amendments and Conditional Use Permits from previous meetings  
PETITION: CUP 02657  
APPLICANT: WARM BELLY NOBLE LLC (FRANCIS WISNIEWSKI)  
LOCATION: 4311 VILAS HOPE RD, SECTION 7, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CUP DESCRIPTION: agricultural entertainment for events more than 10 calendar days per year  
(update existing permit)  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, to approve the CUP  
based on the findings of fact as noted in the staff report and it has been  
determined that the proposal meets the standards for obtaining a CUP, with the  
conditions as noted in the staff report. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5-0.  
Standard Conditions for all Conditional Use Permits from 10.101(7):  
1. Any conditions required for specific uses listed under s. 10.103 (see below).  
2. The physical development and operation of the conditional use must conform,  
in all respects, to the approved site plan, operational plan and phasing plan.  
3. New and existing buildings proposed to house a conditional use must be  
constructed and maintained to meet the current requirements of the applicable  
sections of the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code or Uniform Dwelling Code.  
4. The applicant shall apply for, receive and maintain all other legally required  
and applicable local, county, state and federal permits. Copies of approved  
permits or other evidence of compliance will be provided to the zoning  
administrator upon request.  
5. Any ongoing business operation must obtain and continue to meet all legally  
required and applicable local, county, state and federal licensing requirements.  
Copies of approved licenses or other evidence of compliance will be provided to  
the zoning administrator upon request.  
6. Existing onsite wastewater sewage disposal systems, if any, serving the  
conditional use must be inspected by a licensed plumber to determine its  
suitability for the proposed or expanded use. Deficient systems must be brought,  
at the owner’s expense, into full compliance with the current requirements for  
new development of the state plumbing code and Chapter 46, Dane County  
Code.  
7. All vehicles and equipment must access the site only at approved locations  
identified in the site plan and operations plan.  
8. Off-street parking must be provided, consistent with s. 10.102(8).  
9. If the Dane County Highway, Transportation and Public Works Department or  
the town engineer determine that road intersection improvements are necessary  
to safely accommodate the conditional use, the cost of such improvements shall  
be borne by the landowner. Costs borne by the landowner shall be proportional  
to the incremental increase in traffic associated with the proposed conditional  
use.  
10. The Zoning Administrator or designee may enter the premises of the  
operation in order to inspect those premises and to ascertain compliance with  
these conditions or to investigate an alleged violation. Zoning staff conducting  
inspections or investigations will comply with any applicable workplace safety  
rules or standards for the site.  
11. The owner or operator must keep a copy of the conditional use permit,  
including the list of all conditions, on the site, available for inspection to the  
public during business hours.  
12. Failure to comply with any imposed conditions, or to pay reasonable county  
costs of investigation or enforcement of sustained violations, may be grounds for  
revocation of the conditional use permit.  
Conditions specific to CUP # 2657:  
13. There shall be no parking on either side of Vilas Hope Road. The applicant  
shall be responsible for the installation of “No Parking” signs and shall  
coordinate with the Town Highway Superintendent to determine the signage  
location and details. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of the  
signage.  
14. A stormwater management plan shall be approved by Dane County Land and  
Water Resources Department. The management features shall be installed prior  
to the use of the rear parking lot.  
15. The applicant shall be responsible for any driveway improvements required  
by the Town Highway Superintendent including but not limited to size of the  
culvert and the design of the driveway where it meets Vilas Hope Road.  
16. The applicant shall install “No Parking” signs on the traffic lane on the north  
side of the buildings.  
17. The exterior lighting shall conform to the approved operations plan, as well  
as Dane County and Town of Cottage Grove ordinances. All lighting must be dark  
sky compliant/downward facing. Any additional lighting would require an  
amendment to the conditional use permit.  
18. Applicant shall provide adequate restroom facilities, in accordance with the  
Department of Health requirements.  
19. Public hours of operation shall be limited to Sunday to Saturday 9:00am to  
7:00pm year-round, with the option to extend to 9:00pm during fall festivals (once  
outdoor lighting or the farm store are completed).  
20. Amplified music volume shall be limited to 60dbA at 100 feet from the  
speakers.  
21. Landscaping shall be installed per Town requirements, subject to written  
confirmation from the Town Planner.  
22. The CUP area may include the additional leased acreage as long as an active  
lease is in place.  
23. Design review will be required by the Town upon application for a building  
permit for the farm store.  
24. The business shall use timed ticketing to stagger arrival times for customers,  
to mitigate traffic congestion during festival events.  
25. Applicant shall hire a traffic control officer from the Dane County Sherriff to  
direct traffic at the nearest County Highway intersections (CTH BB and CTH AB).  
during Saturdays in October, and any event with an expected attendance of 1500  
or more people.  
26. This CUP shall expire in 2 years from the date of final approval, to enable  
Town of Cottage Grove review every two years and ensure compliance with  
permit conditions.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
F. Plats and Certified Survey Maps  
G. Resolutions  
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF FUNDS FOR  
HOMEOWNERS TO FILE DISCHARGE AND RELEASE OF  
DISCRIMINATORY COVENANTS  
MILES  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2025 RES-043  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, to recommend the  
Resolution for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
H. Ordinance Amendment  
AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, INCORPORATING AMENDMENTS TO THE Town of  
COTTAGE GROVE Comprehensive Plan INTO THE DANE COUNTY  
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN  
PETERSON and DOOLAN  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: 2024 OA-40  
No action taken (see above)  
I. Items Requiring Committee Action  
J. Reports to Committee  
K. Other Business Authorized by Law  
L. Adjourn  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by DOOLAN, to adjourn the meeting at  
7:41pm. The motion carried unanimously.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes: