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 5, 2026  
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 5, 2026 Zoning and Land REgulation Committee  
meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  
Staff present: Violante, Everson, Holloway, Hilbert  
(YGP Member McManigal absent)  
5 -  
Present  
MICHELE DOOLAN, JEFFREY KRONING, DAVID PETERSON, DON POSTLER,  
and MICHELE RITT  
B. Public comment for any item not listed on the agenda  
No comments  
May 5, 2026 ZLR Registrants  
C. Election of ZLR Committee Officers  
1. Chair  
POSTLER nominates DOOLAN as chair, KRONIG seconds. Motion approved  
unanimously.  
2. Vice Chair  
3. Secretary  
DOOLAN nominated KRONING as Vice Chair. The motion carried unanimously.  
KRONING nominated PETERSON as Secretary. The motion carried unanimously.  
D. Consideration of Minutes  
March 24, 2026 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: 4-0-1  
PETERSON abstained.  
4 - DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
1 - PETERSON  
Ayes:  
Abstain:  
E. Public Hearing for Zoning Map Amendments, Conditional Use Permits, and  
Ordinance Amendments  
PETITION: REZONE 12254  
APPLICANT: CRAZY ACRES INC  
LOCATION: WEST 282 STATE HIGHWAY 106, SECTION 23, TOWN OF ALBION  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 12254 Ord Amend  
In support: Dan Higgs  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, that the Zoning  
Petition be postponed to allow the applicant additional time to re-design the lot  
to include the driveway access. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12255  
APPLICANT: SCOTT TEMPLETON  
LOCATION: 930 HILLCREST LANE, SECTION 16, TOWN OF OREGON  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: divide existing residential lot into two lots  
Attachments: 12255 Ord Amend  
In support: Scott Templeton  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by PETERSON, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 5-0  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12256  
APPLICANT: AMBLE LAND LLC  
LOCATION: 5900 COUNTY HIGHWAY D, SECTION 5, TOWN OF OREGON  
CHANGE FROM: LC Limited Commercial District TO GC General Commercial District  
REASON: zoning change to enable building reconstruction for existing business  
Attachments: 12256 Ord Amend  
In support: Kevin Grinvalsky  
Opposed: none (written comments received)  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by PETERSON, that the Zoning  
Petition be postponed due to opposition and to allow for additional time to clarify  
the conditions recommended by the town. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 5-0.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12257 -- WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT - NULL AND VOID  
APPLICANT: JACOBS TR, MARGARET J  
LOCATION: 2000 RANGE TRAIL, SECTION 26, TOWN OF VERONA  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO RM-8 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: divide existing lot to create one new residential lot  
No action taken because applicants withdrew the petition prior to the public  
hearing.  
PETITION: REZONE 12258  
APPLICANT: DALE G & DIANE M HELT REV TR  
LOCATION: 6926 LAVINA RD, SECTION 27, TOWN OF DANE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-B Farmland Preservation  
Business District  
REASON: separating existing farmstead from the farm land for continued dairy use  
Attachments: 12258 Ord Amend  
In support: Dale and Diane Helt  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by PETERSON, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4-0-1  
POSTLER abstained  
1. Applicants shall have a nutrient management plan on file with LWRD for any  
livestock use over one animal unit per acre.  
4 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSONandRITT  
1 - POSTLER  
Ayes:  
Abstain:  
PETITION: REZONE 12259  
APPLICANT: WENDY TURNER AND YATHIN SHIVANAPPA KRISHNAPPA  
LOCATION: 7800 W. OLD SAUK RD, SECTION 18, TOWN OF MIDDLETON  
CHANGE FROM: SFR-08 Single Family Residential District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: zoning to allow livestock use (up to one animal unit per acre)  
Attachments: 12259 Ord Amend  
In support: Yathin Krishnappa  
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 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12260  
APPLICANT: PREMIER COOPERATIVE (C/O MATT SEVERSON)  
LOCATION: 10216 US HWY 14, SECTION 15, TOWN OF MAZOMANIE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO HC Heavy Commercial District  
REASON: zoning to expand existing co-op facility  
Attachments: 12260 Ord Amend  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by DOOLAN, to waive the visual  
screening requirements in DCCO s. 10.102(12), finding that there will be no  
significant visual impact, or no negative impact on neighborhood or rural  
character from the proposed use, subject to town board approval of the waiver.  
The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0  
In support: Arlen Ostreng, Matt Severson  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by POSTLER, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
10.102(12)(b)3. Requires approval from both the zoning committee and the town  
board for the waiver of visual screening. The applicant must provide  
documentation of Town Board approval in order to waive visual screening  
requirements.  
Conditions:  
1. The lot boundary shall be adjusted to meet the highway ROW line, or (if that is  
not feasible for the owners) expand the gap area to provide at least 66 feet  
between the ROW line and the proposed lot.  
2. The site shall be developed in accordance with the site plan approved as part  
of rezone petition #12260.  
3. Landscape screening shall be required per DCCO s. 10.102(12) for the portion  
of the lot being expanded, specifically the western lot line along Highway 14.  
Such screening shall be shown on site plans submitted for the issuance of Zoning  
Permits.  
4. Site lighting shall be installed according to the Edge Consulting Engineers  
lighting plan dated 3/2/2026, subject to adjustments if required by the Wisconsin  
DOT for the safety of the travelling public on Highway 14.  
5. Refuse dumpsters shall be placed on the east side of the new office building  
on a concrete pad and away from public view, as proposed.  
6. Applicants shall record a termination of restrictions to nullify the restrictions in  
recorded Register of Deeds document #4248012.  
7. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the property (new CSM lot) that states  
the following:  
a. Land uses on the property shall be limited exclusively to the following:  
i. Agriculture and accessory uses (livestock not permitted) specifically:  
grain, agricultural, and agronomy product storage, sales, processing and related  
uses, including parking and storage of vehicles associated with the grain facility,  
and sales and storage of landscape materials, and bulk propane.  
b. The installation of off-premise advertising signs (billboards) is prohibited on  
the property.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12261  
APPLICANT: JOSHUA AND REBECCA EASTMEAD  
LOCATION: 6140 PORTAGE RD, SECTION 3, TOWN OF BURKE  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District  
REASON: divide existing residential lot to create one new lot  
Motion by PETERSON, seconded by KRONING, to suspend the rules to take up  
agenda item 2026 LD-002 prior to this rezone petition. Motion passed  
unanimously.  
Certified Survey Map - Eastmead  
Town of Burke  
Land Division Waiver - Ch. 75.19(6)(b) road frontage  
Attachments: Waiver Report  
In support: none  
Neither support nor oppose: Frances Hoffman  
A motion was made by POSTLER, seconded by KRONING, that the Land Division  
waiver be denied due to the fact that the proposal could be amended to include  
the adjacent lot with a shared access easement that meets the requirements of  
Ch. 75.19(8), and opposition from the neighboring landowners. The motion  
carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12261  
APPLICANT: JOSHUA AND REBECCA EASTMEAD  
LOCATION: 6140 PORTAGE RD, SECTION 3, TOWN OF BURKE  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-1 Rural Residential District  
REASON: divide existing residential lot to create one new lot  
In support: none  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONIG, seconded by POSTLER, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for denial. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
Reasons for denial:  
1. The petition would have required a waiver to DCCO s. 75.19(6)(b) road frontage  
requirements, and ZLR denied the waiver (2026 LD-002).  
2. Based on testimony at the public hearing, the neighboring land owners do not  
agree to having a shared access easement on their property, and the easement  
was proposed with rezone petition #12260.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12263  
APPLICANT: R & J ACRES LLC (BILL SCHMID)  
LOCATION: 2109 SCHMID LN, SECTION 30, TOWN OF VERONA  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RR-16 Rural Residential District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
Attachments: 12263 Ord Amend  
In support: Paul Spetz  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by POSTLER, that the Zoning  
Petition be postponed due to no town action. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 5-0.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12264 - NULL AND VOID (WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT)  
APPLICANT: DAWN M SCHROEDER  
LOCATION: 4923 MEEK RD, SECTION 1, TOWN OF VIENNA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District,  
FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: create one residential lot and one agricultural lot  
Attachments: 12264 APP  
Petition was withdrawn by applicant prior to the public hearing, no action taken.  
PETITION: REZONE 12265  
APPLICANT: TOWN OF PRIMROSE (ON BEHALF OF MULTIPLE OWNERS)  
LOCATION: MULTIPLE (SEE LIST), SECTION 1, TOWN OF PRIMROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-1 Farmland Preservation District  
REASON: town blanket rezone to correct zoning map discrepancies  
Attachments: 12265 Ord Amend  
In support: none  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by KRONING, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval, based on a list of 13 tax parcels as  
amended in coordination with the Town. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 5-0.  
Final parcel list:  
0507-011-8001-0  
0507-032-0250-6  
0507-042-8500-5  
0507-044-9021-0  
0507-081-8302-0  
0507-081-9600-5  
0507-084-0012-0  
0507-141-8050-0  
0507-221-9015-0  
0507-231-9550-4  
0507-282-9210-4  
0507-324-9183-0  
0507-364-9501-3  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02699  
APPLICANT: SN WINDY ACRES LLC (SCOTT NIEBUHR)  
LOCATION: 3158 & 3160 CTH J, SECTION 1, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CUP DESCRIPTION: transient or tourist lodging (short-term rental - renewing existing permit)  
Attachments: CUP #2699  
In support: none  
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, operation plan and phasing plan.  
2. New and existing buildings proposed to house a conditional use must be  
constructed and maintained to meet current requirements of applicable sections  
of 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 county 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 with be provided to  
the county 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 approved locations  
identified in the site plan and operations plan.  
7. Off-street parking and circulation must be provided, consistent with s. 10.102(8)  
of County Ordinances.  
8. If 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 County Zoning Administrator or designee may enter the premises of  
operation in order to inspect those premises and to ascertain compliance with  
these conditions or 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 county zoning administrator, a placard with the approval of the 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 reasonable opportunity to correct any violations prior to  
revocation.  
13. If any use allowed by an approved conditional use permit is not commenced  
within one year of issuance of the permit or is abandoned for one year or more,  
the associated conditional use permit shall be terminated. Future  
re-establishment of an abandoned conditional use shall require approval of a  
new conditional use permit.  
Conditions Specific to CUP 2699  
14. Landowner will apply for, obtain and maintain an appropriate transient or  
tourist lodging rental license from Madison/Dane County Department of Public  
Health. Such license shall be obtained within 30 days of the effective date of this  
CUP.  
15. Only one side of the duplex shall be rented as transient or tourist lodging.  
The northern-most unit shall be rented for transient or tourist lodging. The  
southern-most unit of the duplex may be rented as long-term rental.  
16. No more than three bedrooms shall be rented for transient or tourist lodging.  
17. No more than 12 people, including both transient guests and permanent  
residents, shall be on the premises at any one time. The transient or tourist  
lodging shall have a maximum of 8 people on the premises at any time.  
18. No more than 6 vehicles shall be on the premises at any one time. All  
vehicles must be parked on paved driveway surfaces or inside the existing  
garage, with adequate access for emergency vehicles.  
19. Quiet hours shall be observed between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekdays, and  
between 12 a.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends.  
20. Peak noise levels shall not exceed 40 decibels [dB(a) scale], as measured at  
the property line, during quiet hours.  
21. Peak noise levels shall not exceed 65 decibels [dB(a) scale], as measured at  
the property line, during hours other than quiet hours.  
22. No more than two dogs, (including those belonging to permanent residents)  
may be on the premises at any one time. All dogs brought by guests must either  
be leashed or contained within adequate fenced areas while outside. Dogs must  
be kept indoors during quiet hours.  
23. Landowner will maintain existing trees and other vegetation along the  
northern, western and southern property lines, or replace such vegetation with  
landscaping that provides a similar level of visual screening.  
24. Any new outdoor lighting shall be downward-directed, designed to minimize  
ambient spill and shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Town of  
Springdale Dark Skies Ordinance.  
25. The transient or tourist lodging operation shall automatically expire on the  
sale of the property or the business to an unrelated third party.  
26. The operation of all-terrain vehicles, ATVs, and snowmobiles by occupants of  
the transient or tourist lodging operation shall be prohibited on the property.  
27. Signage is prohibited.  
28. Outdoor music and speakers for the amplification of sound or music outdoors  
are prohibited.  
29. Commercial activities and business activities, other than transient or tourist  
lodging and duplex rental, are prohibited.  
30. All advertising for transient or tourist lodging must conform to the terms of this  
CUP.  
31. Additional people beyond the number of allowed transient or tourist guests  
are prohibited on premises.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02700  
APPLICANT: ALLAN G & LORA S BREUNIG REV LIVING TR  
LOCATION: NORTH OF 8099 LUETH RD, SECTION 13, TOWN OF ROXBURY  
CUP DESCRIPTION: farm residence  
Attachments: CUP #2700  
In support: Tessa Breunig, Dexter Breunig, Lori Breunig, Al Breunig  
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 (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 this CUP:  
13. Any approved conditional use permit for a farm residence shall expire on the  
sale of the property to an unrelated third party. Continued use of a farm  
residence after sale to an unrelated third party shall require approval of a new  
conditional use permit.  
14. The Zoning Committee may revoke any Conditional Use Permit it finds in  
violation of this section. Continued use of residence with a revoked conditional  
use permit shall require approval of a rezone petition to a zoning district that  
allows nonfarm residential use.  
15. The farm residence permitted with this CUP is using one housing density right  
from the Allan V. Breunig farm.  
16. The Zoning Committee shall require the recording of a notice document with  
the Register of Deeds on the subject property notifying current and future owners  
of the provisions of conditions #13, 14, and 15 above.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02701  
APPLICANT: KEVIN AND GLORIA BILLINGS  
LOCATION: 3364 SWINBURNE DR, SECTION 35, TOWN OF BLOOMING GROVE  
CUP DESCRIPTION: transient or tourist lodging (short-term rental)  
Attachments: CUP #2701  
In support: Kevin Billings  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by PETERSON, that the Conditional  
Use Permit be postponed to allow for additional information to be obtained by  
the Public Health department. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
F. Zoning Map Amendments and Conditional Use Permits from previous meetings  
PETITION: REZONE 12140  
APPLICANT: MICHAEL AND NANCY BARTH  
LOCATION: 3140 STH 73, SECTION 3, TOWN OF CHRISTIANA  
CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO HC Heavy Commercial District  
REASON: zoning to allow for a landscaping contractor business  
Attachments: 12140 Ord Amend  
A motion was made by POSTLER, seconded by KRONIG to suspend the rules to  
take action on the rezone petition since it has been more than one year since the  
public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
In support: Kayla and Tyler Papenfuss  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by PETERSON, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
A deed restriction shall be recorded on the property that states the following:  
a. The property shall be limited to the following land uses: Contractor,  
landscaping or building trade operations. Indoor storage and repair. Light  
industrial. Office uses. Outdoor sales or display. Outdoor storage. Indoor sales  
(related to contractor/landscaping/building trade operation).  
b. Commercial development of the property shall be limited to a 7-acre area as  
depicted on the attached site plan dated 03-20-2026. Future development of the  
site shall be subject to an amendment to this restriction. Stormwater  
management features are not limited by this restriction.  
c. Outdoor storage areas and outdoor display areas shall be limited to the areas  
as depicted on the attached site plan.  
d. Signs shall be limited to the wall signs as depicted on the elevation drawings,  
one monument sign along Highway 73, and one pylon sign along Highway 12&18.  
Off-premise advertising signs (billboards) are prohibited.  
e. Outdoor lighting shall be limited to the designed submitted as part of the  
approval of Dane County Rezoning Petition #12140.  
f. Screening and landscaping shall be installed and maintained per the design as  
part of the approval of Dane County Rezoning Petition #12140.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12244  
APPLICANT: DAVE AND JULIE WOOD  
LOCATION: 3200 LARSEN DRIVE, SECTION 31, TOWN OF BLOOMING GROVE  
CHANGE: Removing 0.17 acres from wetland status to non-wetland status  
REASON: rezoning a portion of land from wetland status to non-wetland status pursuant to  
Dane County code of ordinance section 11.10.  
Attachments: 12244 Ord Amend  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by PETERSON, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
1. Deed restrict the remaining wetland area on the property to prohibit any future  
development and limit disturbance beyond the proposed driveway footprint.  
2. The applicant implements the recommendations of the wetland management  
plan for 5 sequential years.  
3. At the end of 5 years of sequential management a report by an ecological  
professional is filed in the office of the Zoning Administrator, comparing the  
initial wetland investigation and the results after 5 years of restoration.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02690  
APPLICANT: DAVID AND PATRICIA JUDD  
LOCATION: 6412 COUNTY HWY A, SECTION 13, TOWN OF MONTROSE  
CUP DESCRIPTION: secondary farm residences to house employees of the farm operation /  
horse boarding facility  
Attachments: CUP #2690  
In support: Dave Judd, Melissa Huggins  
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 (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.  
Unique Conditions for this CUP:  
13. This conditional use permit for Green Meadows Stables shall expire upon the  
sale of the property to an unrelated third party or new owners, discontinuation of  
the horse boarding facility, or the operation undergoes a name change.  
Continued use of a farm residence after sale to an unrelated third party shall  
require approval of a new conditional use permit. Upon expiration, the living  
quarters (bathroom, kitchen, water lines, and drain waste vent/DWV) shall be  
removed from the building.  
14. The Zoning Committee may revoke any Conditional Use Permit it finds in  
violation of this section. Continued use of residence with a revoked conditional  
use permit shall require approval of a rezone petition to a zoning district that  
allows nonfarm residential use.  
15. The Zoning Committee shall require the recording of a deed notice document  
with the Register of Deeds on the subject property notifying current and future  
owners of the provisions of conditions #13 and #14 above.  
16. The dwelling units approved as part of this CUP shall be brought into  
compliance with applicable residential building code and sanitary code within  
one year (May 5, 2027). Failure to demonstrate such code compliance will result  
in this CUP being rendered null and void, and the removal of the dwelling units  
will be required.  
17. Under this CUP, occupancy of the two farm residences is limited to the  
following:  
a. A person who is both the owner and farm operator of the farm.  
b. A parent or child of the owner and farm operator of the farm.  
c. An individual who earns more than 50 percent of his or her gross income  
from the farm.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02698  
APPLICANT: PATRICK LARKIN  
LOCATION: 91 FOREST AVE., SECTION 36, TOWN OF ALBION  
CUP DESCRIPTION: transient or tourist lodging (short-term rental)  
Attachments: CUP #2698  
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 this CUP:  
13. The applicant shall comply with all licensing and permitting requirements for  
short-term rentals.  
14. Landowner will apply for, obtain and maintain an appropriate transient or  
tourist lodging rental license from Madison/Dane County Department of Public  
Health.  
15. The rental shall be limited to 8 overnight guests.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
G. Plats and Certified Survey Maps  
Certified Survey Map - Eastmead  
Town of Burke  
Land Division Waiver - Ch. 75.19(6)(b) road frontage  
Attachments: Waiver Report  
(No vote, ZLR took action previously see above)  
Certified Survey Map - Schafer  
Town of Mazomanie  
Staff recommends conditional approval  
Attachments: ZLR Report  
In support: Dennis Schafer  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by POSTLER, that the proposed  
1-Lot Certified Survey Map be approved with conditions. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
1. This review is specifically for the preliminary Certified Survey Map that was  
submitted for review. Any alteration, modification and/or revisions made after  
this review may be subject to a new submittal. County staff reserves the right to  
require a new application based on the nature and extent of the changes. Lastly,  
this conditional approval is valid for one year from the date of issuance.  
2. Compliance with the Dane County Comprehensive Plan is to be established.  
• See attached memo from Curt Kodl, Senior Planner dated March 23, 2026.  
3. The document is to be completed in accordance with Chapter 75 of the Dane  
County Code of Ordinances, S.236.34, Wisconsin State Statutes and any local  
land division policies set forth by the township.  
4. All owners of record are to be included in the owner’s certificate. Spouse’s  
signature, middle initials and a certificate of consent by all mortgagees/vendors  
shall be included and satisfied if relevant.  
County records indicate the following owners:  
• DENNIS L SCHAFER & KLOVER J SCHAFER  
5. The required approval certificates are to be executed.  
• Town of Mazomanie  
• Village of Mazomanie  
• Dane County  
6. Comments from the County Highway department are to be recognized:  
• CTH KP is not a controlled access highway.  
• No access to be designated (visually shown) across the frontage of CTH KP.  
• Right of Way along Lot 1 to be dedicated for highway use a minimum 40 feet  
from centerline of CTH KP.  
7. Comments with regards to the technical review of the survey map are to be  
satisfied:  
• Add dedication language to the Owner’s Certificate to facilitate the road  
dedication. 236.34(1m)(e)  
• Add language to the Town approval certificate that accepts the additional lands  
for dedication purposes.  
• The cul-de-sac right-of-way is to be dimensioned. Also, dimension the radius.  
• Label the lot area excluding the right-of-way portion of the lot. 236.20(2)(j). The  
net acreage between the two versions of the map state 2.58 acres.  
• With the requested dedication of additional lands, please be sure to update the  
boundary description and ensure closure is less than 0.01 feet. 236.34(1m)(d)(2)  
8. Informational comments with regards to the lot in proximity to the shoreland  
zoning district:  
• The proposed lot satisfies the minimum lot width and area for a shoreland lot.  
• Portions of the lot fall within the primary shoreland zone as they are within 300  
feet of Lake Marion.  
• Development within 300 feet of the lake will require a shoreland zoning permit.  
• The primary shoreland portion of the lot will be regulated for impervious  
surfaces.  
• If impervious surfaces within the primary shoreland zone exceed 15%,  
shoreland mitigation will be required.  
9. The recordable document is to be submitted for review and approval.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
Certified Survey Map - Sirianni  
Town of Cross Plains  
Land Division Waiver - Ch. 75.19(6)(b) road frontage  
Attachments: Waiver Report  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by POSTLER, that the Land  
Division waiver be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
Finding of fact: No new lots are being created and the lots are existing. The lots  
have access via a shared 66-foot access easement.  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
H. Resolutions  
I. Ordinance Amendment  
J. Items Requiring Committee Action  
Fund Transfer Request-Reg of Deeds-Laredo Rev and Exp.  
Attachments: 2026 FTR-001  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by POSTLER, that the Fund  
Transfer be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0  
5 - DOOLAN,KRONING,PETERSON,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
K. Reports to Committee  
Zoning Map Project and Other Department Updates  
Staff provided the committee with the status of town-by-town zoning map  
updates to correct discrepancies as they are found.  
L. Other Business Authorized by Law  
Staff invited feedback from the committee on how ZLR business has been  
handled, any changes desired, or presentations on specific topics in the future.  
ZLR members suggested some future agenda items.  
M. Adjourn  
A motion was made by PETERSON, seconded by POSTLER, to adjourn the  
meeting at 8:54 PM. The motion carried unanimously.