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?  
Tuesday, February 28, 2023  
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 meeting of the ZLR Committee to order at 6:30pm in  
Room 354 of the City-County Building.  
McGinnity attended via Zoom.  
Staff present: Lane, Violante, Everson, Allan, Holloway  
5 -  
Present  
JERRY BOLLIG, MICHELE DOOLAN, TIM KIEFER, KATE MCGINNITY, and  
MELISSA RATCLIFF  
B. Public comment for any item not listed on the agenda  
John Matson, Matson Airport, expressed concerns regarding the location of a  
recently approved communication tower under Conditional Use Permit #2578.  
The location is in the direct landing path for the airport.  
A motion was made by KIEFER, seconded by RATCLIFF, to place the approval of  
CUP #2578 on the March 14th ZLR agenda for discussion purposes. The motion  
carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
February 28, 2023 ZLR Registrants  
C. Consideration of Minutes  
Minutes of the January 24, 2023 ZLR Committee Meeting  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the minutes of the  
January 24, 2023 ZLR Committee meeting be approved. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
D. Public Hearing for Zoning Map Amendments, Conditional Use Permits, and  
Ordinance Amendments  
PETITION: CUP 02583  
APPLICANT: ARIF M KHAN & SADIA ARIF  
LOCATION: 3486 COUNTY ROAD MN, SECTION 2, TOWN OF DUNN  
CUP DESCRIPTION: 174' monopole communication tower  
In Support: Derek McGrew, Jake Remington  
Opposed: McFarland Community & Economic Development Director Andrew Bremer,  
McFarland Village President Carolyn Clow, Edward Wreh, Kris Krentz, Steve Riecks  
A motion was made by MCGINNITY, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Conditional  
Use Permit be postponed due to public opposition and lack of town action. The  
motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11922  
APPLICANT: JAMES & SANDRA MICKELSON  
LOCATION: 4002 STH 73, SECTION 15, TOWN OF DEERFIELD  
CHANGE FROM: FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments: 11922 Ord Amend  
In Support: James Mickelson  
Opposed: None  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by RATCLIFF, 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 the proposed RR-2 lot indicating that 1  
additional density unit is available for future use on the property.  
2. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the remaining FP-35 zoned land  
(balance of tax parcels 0712-153-9000-9 and 0712-153-8500-6) stating the following:  
a. Further nonfarm development is prohibited on the remaining FP-35 zoned  
land. The housing density rights for the former farm have been exhausted per the  
Town Comprehensive Plan density policies.  
3. The existing two Town of Deerfield roads to the parcel provide sufficient  
access to the proposed CSM lot and surrounding lands.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11923  
APPLICANT: ADAM AND ANNE STEELE  
LOCATION: 788 HOLY CROSS WAY, SECTION 34, TOWN OF BURKE  
CHANGE FROM: SFR-08 Single Family Residential District TO HC Heavy  
Commercial District  
REASON: zoning to allow for a personal storage facility  
In Support: Travis Leeser, Adam Steele  
Opposed: City of Madison Staff  
A motion was made by RATCLIFF, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed due to City of Madison opposition. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11924  
APPLICANT: STEVEN AND PATRICIA GAUSMANN  
LOCATION: SOUTH/WEST OF 3881 VILAS HOPE RD, SECTION 19,  
TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: TFR-08 Two Family Residential District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: zoning change for single-family residential use and taller  
accessory building  
Attachments: 11924 Ord Amend  
In Support: Sandra Goke  
Opposed: None  
A motion was made by RATCLIFF, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with one condition. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
1. A wetland delineation report shall be submitted to Dane County Zoning  
Division prior to development of the property.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11925  
APPLICANT: TOM AND JENNIFER GILLETTE  
LOCATION: SOUTH OF 493 EDGEHILL LANE, SECTION 25, TOWN OF  
MONTROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: zoning to allow for residential use  
Attachments: 11925 Ord Amend  
In Support: Tom Gillette  
Opposed: None  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11926  
APPLICANT: THOMAS AND REBECCA STREICH  
LOCATION: 4343 AND 4345 VILAS RD, SECTION 7, TOWN OF  
COTTAGE GROVE  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RE Recreational  
District, RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-2 Rural Residential District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
Attachments: 11926 Ord Amend  
In Support: Thomas Streich  
Opposed: None  
A motion was made by RATCLIFF, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
E. Zoning Map Amendments and Conditional Use Permits from previous meetings  
PETITION: REZONE 11789  
APPLICANT: CARBON CYCLE CONSULTING LLC  
LOCATION: 464 CANAL ROAD, SECTION 2, TOWN OF MEDINA  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-B  
Farmland Preservation Business District  
REASON: change zoning to allow for the composting of manure and  
agricultural by-products  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by KIEFER, to suspend the rules in  
order to discuss the petition due to the public hearing date being more than one  
year ago. The motion carried by the following vote: 4-1.  
4 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
1 - KIEFER  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
In Support: Jason Fuller  
Opposed: None  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by RATCLIFF, to extend the time  
period to consider the Rezone Petition until March 28, 2023 to allow the applicant  
more time to secure all necessary permits. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 4-1.  
4 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
1 - KIEFER  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
PETITION: CUP 02550  
APPLICANT: CARBON CYCLE CONSULTING LLC  
LOCATION: 464 CANAL ROAD, SECTION 2, TOWN OF MEDINA  
CUP DESCRIPTION: composting facility / manure processing facility  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by RATCLIFF, to suspend the rules in  
order to discuss the petition due to the public hearing date being more than one  
year ago. The motion carried by the following vote: 4-1.  
4 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
1 - KIEFER  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by RATCLIFF, to extend the time  
period to consider the Conditional Use Permit to March 28, 2023 to allow the  
applicant time to finish securing the necessary permits. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 4-1.  
4 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
1 - KIEFER  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11910  
APPLICANT: CEDAR CREEK VALLEY LLC (JULIETTE SCHICK)  
LOCATION: 2631 COUNTY HIGHWAY J, SECTION 14, TOWN OF  
SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: expanding residential lot boundary  
Attachments: 11910 Ord Amend  
In Support: Juliette Schick  
Opposed: None  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11912  
APPLICANT: DOROTHY M JOHNSON  
LOCATION: 1343 STARR SCHOOL RD, NORTH AND SOUTH OF 1383  
STARR SCHOOL RD, SECTION 2, TOWN OF RUTLAND  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-1 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: separate existing farmstead from farm and create 2 additional  
residential lots  
Attachments: 11912 Ord Amend  
In Support: Michael Rumpf  
Opposed: None  
A motion was made by MCGINNITY, 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 restriction shall be recorded on parcels 051002497300, 051002495500,  
051002490003, 051002485000, 051002480020, 051002195903, 051002190006,  
051002185003, and 051002180900 stating the following:  
a. Further non-farm development on the remaining FP-35 zoned land is  
prohibited. The housing density rights for the “original” farm have been  
exhauster per the Town Comprehensive Plan density policies.  
2. A deed restriction shall be recorded on proposed Lot 2 stating the following:  
a. No commercial use shall be allowed on proposed Lot 2.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11919  
APPLICANT: K&D STONE LLC  
LOCATION: WEST OF 430 CENTER ROAD, SECTION 28, TOWN OF  
RUTLAND  
CHANGE FROM: FP-1 Farmland Preservation District TO FP-35  
Farmland Preservation Business District  
REASON: bring existing legal non-conforming non-metallic mineral  
extraction site into conformance with current zoning ordinances  
Attachments: 11919 Ord Amend  
In Support: Mitch Olson, Noah Rusch  
Opposed: None  
A motion was made by RATCLIFF, seconded by BOLLIG, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02580  
APPLICANT: TODD M LEKAN  
LOCATION: 272 EDGERTON ROAD, SECTION 34, TOWN OF ALBION  
CUP DESCRIPTION: large animal (horse) boarding  
In Support: Robb Leach  
Opposed: None  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Conditional Use  
Permit be approved with conditions, finding that the proposal meets the CUP  
standards. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
1. Any conditions required for specific uses listed under s.10.103 of County  
Ordinances;  
2. The physical development and operation of the conditional use must conform,  
in all respects, to the approved site plan, operation plan and phasing plan;  
3. 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;  
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 county 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 with be provided to  
the county 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 and circulation must be provided, consistent with s. 10.102(8)  
of County Ordinances;  
9. 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;  
10. 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;  
11. 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;  
12. 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;  
13. 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;  
14. Horse boarding operations shall be limited to a maximum of 25 horses at any  
one time. The number of employees shall be limited to a maximum of 5.  
15. Horse boarding and training facility operating hours shall be daylight hours,  
which vary seasonally.  
16. The CUP is granted for Ace Equestrian, with Allison Graf as the operator. The  
CUP shall expire upon the sale of the property to a new owner (not including the  
impending sale of the land to Allison Graf).  
17. Owner/Operator shall be responsible for instituting and complying with a  
nutrient management plan and/or animal waste disposal plan written to NR 151  
standards and approved by Dane County Land Conservation.  
18. Outdoor lighting shall be directed downward and away from adjacent  
properties and public rights-of-way, and be designed to minimize ambient light  
spill.  
19. The parking and circulation plan shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance  
requirements of section 10.102(8).  
20. Any business signage shall require a sign permit and shall comply with all  
applicable Town of Albion and Dane County Zoning Ordinance sign regulations.  
21. Upon approval of the CUP, the 4 adjacent neighbors will be notified by the  
Town of Albion that they have the option to voluntarily test for nitrates, nitrites,  
coliform and e-coli. Any such testing shall be completed within 90 days of the  
approval of the CUP. The cost of the testing will be paid by the CUP applicant  
and the tests will be kept on file with the Town of Albion.  
22. The owner or applicant will work with the Town of Albion on identifying and  
fixing the water runoff issues coming from the property's main driveway and  
creating issues on the town road. If services of an engineer are required, it will  
be at the cost of the owner or applicant. Cost of any repair shall be the sole  
responsibility of the applicant unless otherwise agreed to by the Town of Albion.  
23. The CUP shall expire automatically if Ace Equestrian or a successor entity  
owned by Allison Graf ceases to do business or is no longer registered as a  
business in good standing with the Wisconsin DFI.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02582  
APPLICANT: K&D STONE LLC  
LOCATION: WEST OF 430 CENTER ROAD, SECTION 28, TOWN OF  
RUTLAND  
CUP DESCRIPTION: expansion of an existing non-metallic mineral  
extraction operation  
A motion was made by KIEFER, seconded by BOLLIG, to enter the emails and  
letters received after the public hearing into the pubic record. The motion carried  
by the following vote: 4-0-1.  
4 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFERandRATCLIFF  
1 - MCGINNITY  
Ayes:  
Abstain:  
A motion was made by KIEFER, seconded by BOLLIG, to direct staff to prepare  
findings of fact and potential conditions in order to be reviewed at the March 14th  
ZLR Committee meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: 4-0-1.  
4 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFERandRATCLIFF  
1 - MCGINNITY  
Ayes:  
Abstain:  
A motion was made by KIEFER, seconded by RATCLIFF, to close the public  
record. The motion carried by the following vote: 4-0-1.  
4 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFERandRATCLIFF  
1 - MCGINNITY  
Ayes:  
Abstain:  
F. Plats and Certified Survey Maps  
G. Resolutions  
H. Ordinance Amendment  
AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  
ORDINANCES, ESTABLISHING SETBACKS FOR COMMUNICATION  
TOWERS  
DOOLAN, BOLLIG, DOWNING and ENGELBERGER  
Sponsors:  
Attachments: OA 57 Staff Memo  
A motion was made by BOLLIG, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Ordinance be  
recommended for approval. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
I. Items Requiring Committee Action  
J. Reports to Committee  
Report of approved Certified Survey maps  
Attachments: Feb_2023  
K. Other Business Authorized by Law  
Chair Doolan asked to revisit the ZLR rules and procedures at the March 14th ZLR  
meeting in order to review the language regarding the time limit set on rezoning  
petitions and conditional use permit applications after the public hearing has  
been held.  
L. Adjourn  
A motion was made by RATCLIFF, seconded by BOLLIG, to adjourn the meeting  
at 8:56pm. The motion carried unanimously.