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, December 16, 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 December 16, 2025 Zoning and Land Regulation  
Committee meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  
Staff present: Hilbert, Holloway, Lane, Everson, 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 made by the public.  
December 16th ZLR Registrations  
C. Consideration of Minutes  
5 -  
Present  
JERRY BOLLIG, MICHELE DOOLAN, JEFFREY KRONING, DON POSTLER, and  
MICHELE RITT  
November 25, 2025 ZLR Committee meeting minutes  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, to approve the minutes.  
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 12221  
APPLICANT: DONNA J STOLL REV TR  
LOCATION: 731 AND 685 NORLAND ROAD, SECTION 20, TOWN OF PRIMROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural Residential District and  
RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: create one new residential lot and one lot for existing farmstead  
Attachments: 12221 Ord Amend  
In support: Brian Stoll  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, to approve the Zoning  
Petition, as amended with RR-16 zoning on the large lot, with conditions. The  
motion carried by the following vote: 5-0  
1. The applicant shall record a deed restriction on proposed Lot 2 (the RR-4 lot) to  
prohibit commercial use prior to a home being constructed on the lot.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12222  
APPLICANT: JOHN AND SUSAN STEEL (C/O ROMAN PUCCETTI)  
LOCATION: 11190 COUNTY HIGHWAY Y, SECTION 9, TOWN OF MAZOMANIE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 12222 Ord Amend  
In support: Roman Puccetti  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
1. A highway access permit shall be obtained from Dane County Highway  
Department for the residential lot.  
2. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the lot to prohibit commercial use prior  
to a home being constructed.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12224  
APPLICANT: NATHAN MOE ENTERPRISES LLC  
LOCATION: EAST OF 1926 SKYLINE DRIVE, SECTION 29, TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO SFR-08 Single Family Residential  
District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
In support: Nathan Moe, Natally Fisher  
Neither support or oppose: David Gilles, Maggie and Kathy McGinnis  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed to the January 27th ZLR meeting due to no town action report and  
public opposition. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12225  
APPLICANT: ROBERT FORLER  
LOCATION: 4111 CATALPA LANE, SECTION 16, TOWN OF DUNN  
CHANGE FROM: RM-8 Rural Mixed-Use District TO SFR-08 Single Family Residential District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
In support: Scot Berner  
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 12226  
APPLICANT: JEROME C HELMENSTINE  
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 4785 COUNTY HWY FF, SECTION 6, TOWN OF VERMONT  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District,  
FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 12226 Ord Amend  
In support: Jackie and Jerome Helmenstine, Dustin Helmenstine, Kristi  
Lemanski  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
1. A shared driveway access easement shall be provided to ensure access to the  
lot and the farmstead.  
2. An access permit shall be obtained from Dane County Highway Department for  
the modified use of the existing driveway.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12227  
APPLICANT: AMEN LIVING TR  
LOCATION: 8145 DAIRY RIDGE ROAD, SECTION 13, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: SFR-1 Single Family Residential District TO RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District,  
AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District  
REASON: combining property into one lot  
Attachments: 12227 Ord Amend  
In support: Scott and Carmen Amen  
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 12228  
APPLICANT: LESLIE I OROSZ  
LOCATION: 5480 COUNTY HWY A, SECTION 22, TOWN OF OREGON  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District and FP-1 Farmland Preservation  
District TO RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District, FP-35 Farmland Preservation District and FP-1  
Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural Residential District  
REASON: creating two residential lots - one for an existing residence and one for a new home  
Attachments: 12228 Ord Amend  
In support: Les Orosz, Gary Blazek  
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 restriction shall be recorded on both CSM lots to prohibit further  
development, as the housing density rights have been exhausted per the Town  
land use plan.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12229  
APPLICANT: TOWN OF DEERFIELD ( ON BEHALF OF MULTIPLE OWNERS)  
LOCATION: VARIOUS AREAS - SEE LIST, TOWN OF DEERFIELD  
CHANGE: Various districts  
REASON: a town sponsored blanket rezone of multiple parcels to correct zoning map  
discrepancies  
Attachments: 12229 Ord Amend  
In support: none  
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 12230  
APPLICANT: JOHN OLSON  
LOCATION: 3447 STATE HWY 138, SECTION 11, TOWN OF RUTLAND  
CHANGE FROM: SFR-08 Single Family Residential District TO HC Heavy Commercial District  
REASON: bring property into compliance with current zoning regulations  
Attachments: 12230 Ord Amend  
In support: John Olson  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
1. Applicant shall record a deed restriction on the HC zoned property limiting  
land uses exclusively to vehicle repair or maintenance service, and a caretaker’s  
residence.  
2. Applicant shall remove the shed currently located south of the garage, prior to  
the rezone petition becoming effective.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12231  
APPLICANT: EPIC SYSTEMS CORPORATION  
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST OF 2645 COUNTRY VIEW ROAD, SECTION 17/18, TOWN OF  
VERONA  
CHANGE 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 Ordinances Section 11.10.  
In support: Nathan Lockwood, Isaac Shrock  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed at the applicants' request, to allow more time for discussion with  
the town before proceeding with the petition. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 12232  
APPLICANT: TOWN OF VERMONT (ON BEHALF OF MULTIPLE OWNERS)  
LOCATION: VARIOUS AREAS - SEE LIST, SECTION 15, TOWN OF VERMONT  
CHANGE: Various districts  
REASON: a town sponsored blanket rezone of multiple parcels to correct zoning map  
discrepancies  
Attachments: 12232 Ord Amend  
In support: none  
Opposed: none  
Neither support nor oppose: Kevin Paar  
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: CUP 02686  
APPLICANT: ARINGTON ADVENTURES LLC  
LOCATION: 2959 EVERGREEN DRIVE, SECTION 5, TOWN OF CHRISTIANA  
CUP DESCRIPTION: transient or tourist lodging (short-term rental)  
Attachments: CUP #2686  
In support: Cindy Cutrano  
Opposed: none  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, 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 (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 # 2686:  
13. The number of rental guests shall be limited to eight (8) on site at a time.  
14. Dirt bike, ATV, and firearm use is prohibited on site, in association with the  
rental operation.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02687  
APPLICANT: JOHN OLSON  
LOCATION: 3447 STATE HWY 138, SECTION 11, TOWN OF RUTLAND  
CUP DESCRIPTION: caretaker's residence  
In support: John Olson, Kent Knutson  
Opposed: none  
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.  
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 # 2687:  
13. This CUP is only effective upon Rezone Petition #12230 becoming effective.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02688  
APPLICANT: EPIC SYSTEMS CORPORATION  
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST OF 2645 COUNTRY VIEW ROAD, SECTION 17/18, TOWN OF  
VERONA  
CUP DESCRIPTION: construction of a driveway through the nr-c natural resource conservation  
zoning district  
In support: Nathan Lockwood, Isaac Schrock  
Opposed: none  
Neither support nor oppose: Mark Geller  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Conditional Use  
Permit be postponed due to no town action. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02689  
APPLICANT: PAOLI CHEESE FACTORY ASSOCIATION LLC  
LOCATION: 6858 PAOLI ROAD, SECTION 2, TOWN OF MONTROSE  
CUP DESCRIPTION: indoor entertainment or assembly, outdoor entertainment, and  
commercial indoor lodging (add additional hotel rooms)  
Attachments: CUP #2689  
In support: Nic Mink  
Opposed: none  
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.  
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,  
including Town of Montrose alcohol licenses. 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 # 2689:  
13. No more than the following number of people may be on the premises at any  
one time, associated with each specific use of the property:  
a. Indoor commercial lodging (hotel), no more than 44 guests.  
b. Indoor assembly, no more than 107 patrons total, consisting of the following:  
i. Formal restaurant, no more than 60 patrons;  
ii. Casual restaurant / café, no more than 15 patrons;  
iii. Bar, no more than 32 patrons.  
c. Outdoor entertainment, outdoor assembly, no more than 84 patrons or  
guests.  
14. Hours of operation shall be limited to the following:  
a. Hotel, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
b. Retail and café uses, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week.  
c. Formal restaurant and bar, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday through  
Sunday. The restaurant and bar will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.  
15. The operation shall not employ more than 24 employees in total, with no  
more than 19 employees on the site at any one time.  
16. At least 92 off-street parking spaces must be provided, consistent with s.  
10.102(8).  
17. Outdoor entertainment allows for music on Sunday through Thursday to end  
no later than 8:00pm, and on Friday and Saturday to end no later than 11:00pm.  
18. This CUP will expire on January 28, 2028 (per the previous Town Board  
approval). Continuance of covered activities after the expiration date requires  
approval of a new conditional use permit.  
19. If there are complaints about the volume of the music, the town may require  
decibel restrictions with a new conditional use permit process.  
20. The parking area in front of the building (on the north side of CTH PB/Paoli  
Road) shall be striped for parallel parking only, by July 1, 2026. No angled or  
90-degree parking shall be allowed unless otherwise approved by the Dane  
County Highway Department. A Permit to Work in County Trunk Highway Right of  
Way is required prior to striping.  
21. A certified survey map (CSM) shall be recorded on the property to consolidate  
the land into a single lot containing the entire business operation. No additional  
zoning permits shall be issued until the CSM is recorded.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KRONING,POSTLERandRITT  
Ayes:  
E. Zoning Map Amendments and Conditional Use Permits from previous meetings  
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  
Attachments: 12211 Ord Amend  
In support: Levi Yoder, Thomas Flogel  
A motion was made by KRONING, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
1. A deed notice shall be recorded on CSM Lot 3 that indicates it was created by  
a transfer of development rights.  
2. A deed notice shall be recorded on the Frey tax parcel 080629499305 stating  
the following:  
a. Further residential/nonfarm development is prohibited. The housing density  
rights for the original Marvin Johnson 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  
K. Other Business Authorized by Law  
L. Adjourn  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KRONING, that the meeting be  
adjourned at 7:42 PM. The motion carried unimously.