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, November 25, 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 November 25, 2025 Zoning and Land Regulation  
Committee meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  
Staff present: Everson, Lane, Holloway, Allan and Violante  
YGP member present: McManigal  
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 by the public.  
November 25, 2025 ZLR Registrants  
C. Consideration of Minutes  
October 28, 2025 ZLR Committee Meeting Minutes  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
November 19, 2025 ZLR Committee Meeting Minutes  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
D. Public Hearing for Zoning Map Amendments, Conditional Use Permits, and  
Ordinance Amendments  
PETITION: REZONE 12211  
APPLICANT: LEVI AND LYDIA YODER  
LOCATION: NORTH OF 5250 JOHN WILKINSON RD, SECTION 28, TOWN OF BLACK EARTH  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District and  
RM-8 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: creating two lots for residential and agricultural use, transferring one development  
right  
In support: Levi Yoder, Thomas Flogel  
In opposition: Kurtis Hahn, Chris Knipfel  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, that the Zoning  
Petition be postponed due to opposition. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12212  
APPLICANT: BDC ENTERPRISE LLC  
LOCATION: 8765 MACK ROAD, SECTION 16, TOWN OF ROXBURY  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District and FP-1  
Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: create one residential lot and one agricultural lot  
Attachments: 12212 Ord Amend  
In support: Dave Schmitt  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
1. Septic system must be shown on the final CSM and entirely within the  
boundaries of the residential lot.  
2. Access shall be provided for the agricultural field, either through a field access  
located on the FP-1 lot or through an access easement through the residential  
lot.  
3. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the FP-1 parcel to prohibit further  
residential development.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12213  
APPLICANT: THOMAS AND RITA BRISKY  
LOCATION: 6683 DUNLAP HOLLOW ROAD, SECTION 31, TOWN OF ROXBURY  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District,  
RR-2 Rural Residential District TO FP-35 Farmland Preservation District, FP-35 Farmland  
Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: reconfigure existing residential lot and create two agricultural lots  
Attachments: 12213 Ord Amend  
In support: Tom Brisky  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, 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 12214  
APPLICANT: LINUS AND CHERE HELLENBRAND  
LOCATION: EAST OF 2497 COUNTY HIGHWAY J, SECTION 14, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO SFR-1 Single Family Residential  
District and SFR-2 Single Family Residential District  
REASON: creating three residential lots  
Attachments: 12214 Ord Amend  
In support: Carmen Amen, Ray Hellenbrand  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
1. A shared driveway access agreement shall be recorded the meets the  
provisions found under Dane County Land Division Ordinance Section 75.19(8).  
2. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the CSM lots that prohibits further land  
divisions, per the Town of Springdale land use plan.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12216  
APPLICANT: JAMES S GIBSON  
LOCATION: EAST OF 123 DRAMMEN VALLEY RD, SECTION 31, TOWN OF PERRY  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District,  
RR-2 Rural Residential District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: modify an existing residential lot  
Attachments: 12216 Ord Amend  
In support: James Gibson  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, 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 12217 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT--NULL AND VOID  
APPLICANT: ROBERT G FERWERDA REV LIVING TR (STEVE DAVIES)  
LOCATION: 9800 COUNTY HIGHWAY A, SECTION 23, TOWN OF PERRY  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District  
REASON: modify two existing residential lots  
Attachments: 12217 APP  
PETITION: REZONE 12218  
APPLICANT: TIMOTHY AND LINDA SWEENEY  
LOCATION: 2746 PRAIRIE CIRCLE, SECTION 7, TOWN OF VERONA  
CHANGE FROM: RR-8 Rural Residential District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District, RR-4  
Rural Residential District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District  
REASON: modify two existing residential lots  
Attachments: 12218 Ord Amend  
In support: Tim Sweeney  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, 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 12219 WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT--NULL AND VOID  
APPLICANT: H STORAGE LLC  
LOCATION: EAST OF 3136 COUNTY HIGHWAY N, SECTION 4, TOWN OF PLEASANT  
SPRINGS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RI Rural Industrial District  
REASON: zoning to enable mineral extraction and outdoor equipment storage  
PETITION: REZONE 12220  
APPLICANT: MOUNT VERNON HILLS II LLC  
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 1638 STATE HIGHWAY 92, SECTION 34, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO NR-C Natural Resource Conservation  
District  
REASON: zoning for conservancy use to enable land sale  
Attachments: 12220 Ord Amend  
In support: Michael LaBissoniere  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, 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 lot to prohibit further land division  
per the Town of Springdale Land Use Plan policies.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02684  
APPLICANT: DENNIS KOPF  
LOCATION: 2771 OLIA ROAD, SECTION 8, TOWN OF CHRISTIANA  
CUP DESCRIPTION: transient or tourist lodging (short-term rental)  
Attachments: CUP #2684  
In support: Dennis Kopf  
Neither support or opposed: Cindy Brady  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, 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.  
1. Any conditions required for specific uses listed under s. 10.103 (none).  
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 # 2684:  
13. The number of rental guests shall be limited to six (6) on site at a time.  
14. Firearm use is prohibited on site, in association with the rental operation.  
15. Dirt bike use is prohibited on site, in association with the rental operation.  
16. No dogs shall be allowed outside the fenced area in the back yard, unless the  
animal is on a leash.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02685  
APPLICANT: H STORAGE LLC (C/O DENNIS RICHARDSON)  
LOCATION: EAST OF 3136 COUNTY HIGHWAY N, SECTION 4, TOWN OF PLEASANT  
SPRINGS  
CUP DESCRIPTION: mineral extraction  
Attachments: CUP #2685  
In support: Dennis Richardson  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, 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.  
1) The physical development and operation of the conditional use must conform,  
in all respects, to the approved site plan, operational plan, phasing plan, and  
following conditions.  
2) 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.  
3) 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.  
4) 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.  
5) 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.  
6) All vehicles and equipment must access the site only at the approved location  
identified in the site plan and operations plan.  
7) Off-street parking must be provided, consistent with s. 10.102(8).  
8) 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.  
9) 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.  
10) The owner must post, in a prominent public place and in a form approved by  
the zoning administrator, a placard with the approved Conditional Use Permit  
number, the nature of the operation, name and contact information for the  
operator, and contact information for the Dane County Zoning Division.  
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. The holder of a conditional use permit  
shall be given a reasonable opportunity to correct any violations prior to  
revocation.  
13) Topsoil, or appropriate topsoil substitute as approved in a reclamation plan  
under Chapter74, Dane County Code, from the area of operation shall be saved  
and stored on site for reclamation of the area. Topsoil or approved topsoil  
substitute must be returned to the top layer of fill resulting from reclamation.  
14) The applicant shall submit an erosion control plan under Chapter 14, Dane  
County Code covering the entire CUP area for the duration of operations, and  
receive approval of an erosion control permit prior to commencing extraction  
operations.  
15) The permit period shall be ten (10) years from effective date.  
16) Reclamation shall meet all requirements of Chapter 74 of the Dane County  
Code of Ordinances. In addition, all reclamation plans must meet the following  
standards:  
a) Final land uses after reclamation must be consistent with any applicable town  
comprehensive plan, the Dane County Comprehensive Plan and the Dane County  
Farmland Preservation Plan.  
b) Final slopes shall not be graded more than 3:1 except in a quarry operation.  
c) The area shall be covered with topsoil and seeded to prevent erosion.  
d) The area shall be cleared of all debris and left in a workmanlike condition  
subject to the approval of Dane County.  
e) Highwalls shall be free from falling debris, be benched at the top, and certified  
by a civil engineer to be stable.  
17) Solid waste dumping is prohibited.  
18) The driveway accessing the subject site shall either be paved or covered with  
crushed asphalt for a minimum distance of 100 feet from the public right-of-way.  
The operator shall maintain the driveway in a dust free manner in accordance  
with local, state, and federal regulations, and shall clean any dust, debris or mud  
tracked onto public roads.  
19) The access to the driveway shall have gates securely locked when the  
extraction site is not in operation. The site shall be signed “no trespassing.”  
20) All surface and subsurface operations shall be setback a minimum of 20’ from  
property lines that do not abut a public right of way. Operations shall adhere to  
the conditional use permit boundary as shown on the operation plan.  
21) Excavations below the grade abutting of North Star Rd. shall be setback 30  
feet from the property line. Excavations below the grade abutting CTH N shall be  
setback 42 feet from the property line.  
22) Subject to State Statute 66.0441(3)(c), hours of operation shall be 6:00 a.m. to  
6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. There shall be no operations of any kind on  
Sundays and holidays. Holidays are to include: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day,  
Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas  
Eve, and Christmas Day.  
23) The operator shall use spray bars (water) in the crushing process to reduce  
dust when necessary. Use of spray bars is not required when the temperature is  
below freezing. The operator shall spray the site with water if and when needed  
to control dust.  
24) There shall be a safety fence around the entire extraction area at all times.  
That safety fence shall be a minimum of 4 feet in height.  
25) Any water pumped off-site shall be in accordance with Wisconsin DNR  
Stormwater Discharge requirements. There shall be no dewatering of  
groundwater from the site for operations below the water table.  
26) The operator shall require all trucks and excavation equipment to have  
muffler systems that meet or exceed then current industry standards for noise  
abatement.  
27) The operator shall meet DNR standards for particulate emissions as described  
in NR 415.075 and NR 415.076, Wisconsin Administrative Code.  
28) Dane County and the Town shall be listed as additional named insureds on  
the operator’s liability insurance policy, which shall be for a minimum of  
$1,000,000 combined single limit coverage per occurrence. The operator shall  
furnish a copy of a Certificate of Insurance as evidence of coverage before  
operations commence. The liability insurance policy shall remain in effect until  
reclamation is complete.  
29) Blasting:  
a) No blasting shall occur on Sundays and holidays.  
b) Notice shall be provided to nearby residents as described in SPS 307,  
Wisconsin Administrative Code.  
c) All blasting on the site must conform to all requirements of SPS 307, Wisconsin  
Administrative Code, as amended from time to time, or its successor  
administrative code regulations.  
d) Fly rock shall be contained within the permitted mineral extraction area.  
30) Any fuel storage on-site shall comply with ATCP 93, Wisconsin Administrative  
Code, including provisions for secondary spill containment. All excavation  
equipment and vehicles shall be fueled, stored, serviced, and repaired on lands  
at least 3 feet above the highest water table elevation to prevent against  
groundwater contamination from leaks or spills.  
31) In the event that operations destroy an existing Public Land Survey  
Monument, witness monuments must be established in safe locations and a RG  
Huston only. CUP #2685 is non-transferrable to a different operator.  
32) This CUP is limited to RG Huston only. CUP #2685 is non-transferrable to a  
different operator.  
33) Berms and landscaping shall be established and maintained.  
34) Noise Limitation shall not exceed 75 decibels at a point 100 feet away from  
the property line. The decibel level shall be measured in DbA for average over a  
15-minute period.  
35) Back-up alarms - The on-site traffic flow shall be designated to establish  
minimal backing up of vehicular traffic during normal work operations Whenever  
possible, the operator shall utilize alternatives to standard backup beeps, for  
instance, those making a sweeping sound if approved by MSHA.  
36) Engine breaking is prohibited for all vehicles either entering, leaving or  
driving onsite.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
E. Zoning Map Amendments and Conditional Use Permits from previous meetings  
PETITION: REZONE 12208  
APPLICANT: R G HUSTON COMPANY INC  
LOCATION: 3385 N STAR ROAD, SECTION 33, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: correct land division violation  
Attachments: 12208 Ord Amend  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
1. The owner shall either record a new deed that describes the entire Skaar Pit  
LLC property with a single legal description, OR a record a one-lot CSM to  
establish the subject property as a legal lot.  
2. The owner shall record a deed restriction on the RM-16 zoned land prohibiting  
residential development.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12209  
APPLICANT: BILSE FAMILY LLC  
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 2655 LUNDE LANE, SECTION 17, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RM-8 Rural Mixed-Use District, RR-4  
Rural Residential District, and RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: creating 4 residential lots  
Attachments: 12209 Ord Amend  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
1. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the CSM lots that states the following:  
a. Further land divisions for development are prohibited. The housing density  
rights for the original Beth Elver and Alan Bilse farm have been exhausted per  
the Town Comprehensive Plan density policies.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
F. Plats and Certified Survey Maps  
G. Resolutions  
H. Ordinance Amendment  
I. Items Requiring Committee Action  
J. Reports to Committee  
Update on the Zoning Map Review Project (2024-2025)  
K. Other Business Authorized by Law  
This matter was  
L. Adjourn  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, to adjourn the meeting  
at 7:34 PM. The motion carried unanimously.