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, May 24, 2022  
6:30 PM  
Virtual meeting  
A. Call to Order  
Chair KIEFER designated Vice Chair BOLLIG to chair the meeting.  
BOLLIG called the ZLR meeting to order at 6:31 PM  
Staff present: Violante, Lane, Andros, Allan and Everson  
5 -  
Present  
JERRY BOLLIG, MICHELE DOOLAN, TIM KIEFER, KATE MCGINNITY, and  
MELISSA RATCLIFF  
B. Public comment for any item not listed on the agenda  
KIEFER made a motion to adjourn the meeting due to possible violation with  
open meeting laws. No committee member seconded the motion. Motion failed.  
No comments made by the public.  
May 24, 2022 ZLR Registrants  
Minutes of the May 10, 2022 Zoning and Land Regulation Committee  
meeting  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the May 10, 2022  
minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
D. Zoning Map Amendments and Conditional Use Permits from previous meetings  
PETITION: REZONE 11823  
APPLICANT: MICHAEL LEE SCHMITZ  
LOCATION: 8617 MESSERSCHMIDT ROAD, SECTION 27, TOWN OF  
SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District, AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District, AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RM-16 Rural  
Mixed-Use District  
REASON: creating two residential lots  
Attachments: 11823 Ord Amend  
In support: Michael L Schmitz  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval with conditions. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
1. Development of Lot 4 shall comply with the building envelope requirements on  
file at the Springdale Town Hall.  
2. A deed restriction shall be recorded on all of the lots (1-4) stating the following:  
Further land division of the property is prohibited.  
3. A deed notice shall be recorded on the lots (1-4) stating the following: The lot  
development has exhausted the housing density rights for the property. Further  
development is prohibited per the Town and County Land Use Planning Policies.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02560  
APPLICANT: STEPHAN AND ALEX MESDJIAN  
LOCATION: 2903 BIBLE CAMP ROAD, SECTION 9, TOWN OF DUNN  
CUP DESCRIPTION: transient or tourist lodging  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Conditional  
Use Permit be approved with conditions. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 5-0.  
1. The rental period shall be between a minimum of 7 days to a maximum of 29  
days.  
2. The maximum number of allowable rental days within a 365-day period is 180  
days. This 180 day period must run consecutively. The landowner must notify the  
Town of Dunn Clerk in writing when the first rental within a 365-day period  
begins.  
3. There shall be no advertising that is inconsistent with Condition #1 and  
Condition #2. Advertisements must be consistent with Condition #1 and Condition  
#2 prior to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.  
4. Applicant shall not advertise for, nor accept reservations for, more than 8  
guests over 12 years old and no more than 8 total guests.  
5. Operator shall designate off-street parking spaces for renters on the property  
and limit the number of renter vehicles, trailers, and recreational items not to  
exceed the number of parking spaces the operator provides. Parking space limit  
shall appear in all advertising for the short-term rental.  
6. Any external lighting shall be restricted to safety lights at the entrance and  
exits of buildings. Lighting must be dark skies compliant and no light shall spill  
over neighboring property line.  
7. Holder of the CUP is required to obtain and keep current all necessary local,  
county, state, and federal permits and licenses related to the transient and tourist  
lodging operation.  
8. The CUP will terminate when the property is sold.  
Standard conditions of approval (apply to all conditional uses)  
9. The physical development and operation of the conditional use must conform,  
in all respects, to the approved site plan, operational plan and phasing plan. This  
includes compliance with the 10PM-7AM neighborhood quiet time noted in the  
house rules.  
10. 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 Uniform Dwelling Code.  
11. 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.  
12. 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.  
13. All vehicles and equipment must access the site only at approved locations  
identified in the site plan and operations plan.  
14. 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.  
15. 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.  
16. 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.  
17. 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.  
18. 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. If any use allowed by an approved conditional use permit 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.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
E. Public Hearing for Zoning Map Amendments, Conditional Use Permits, and  
Ordinance Amendments  
PETITION: REZONE 11825  
APPLICANT: JAMES S HUSETH JR  
LOCATION: EAST OF 1656 LEWIS ROAD, SECTION 31, TOWN OF  
SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RE Recreational  
District  
REASON: creating an agricultural lot  
Attachments: 11825 Ord Amend  
In support: Kevin Hanson  
A motion was made by MCGINNITY, seconded by DOOLAN, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with condition. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
1. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the property stating the following: The  
construction of buildings, residential or non-residential, is prohibited on the  
property.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11826  
APPLICANT: DETTMANN VINEYARDS LLC  
LOCATION: 4200 AND 4202 COUNTY HWY P, SECTION 15, TOWN OF  
CROSS PLAINS  
CHANGE FROM: RR-2 Rural Residential District TO RR-8 Rural  
Residential District, RR-4 Rural Residential District TO RR-8 Rural  
Residential District, FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District, FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: consolidating two existing residential lots and creating two  
residential lots  
In support: Ronald R Klaas, Karl Dettmann  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed due to no town action and further review. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11827  
APPLICANT: JOE HOUGAN  
LOCATION: 2351 COUNTY HWY BN, SECTION 22, TOWN OF  
PLEASANT SPRINGS  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
In support: Joe Hougan  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with one condition. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
1. Owner shall record a deed restriction on the balance of approximately 27  
acres of FP-35 zoned land lying west of CTH BN prohibiting further nonfarm  
development (tax parcels 0611-222-8500-6, and 0611-222-8000-1).  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11828  
APPLICANT: DOUGLAS B & GAIL DAHLK  
LOCATION: 8815 COUNTY HWY G, SECTION 9, TOWN OF PRIMROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments: 11828 Ord Amend  
In support: Dahlk  
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:  
PETITION: REZONE 11829  
APPLICANT: JERRY & SHARON WENDT  
LOCATION: 3511 STATE HWY 138, SECTION 11, TOWN OF RUTLAND  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-8 Rural  
Residential District, RR-8 Rural Residential District TO FP-35 Farmland  
Preservation District  
REASON: shifting of property lines between adjacent land owners  
Attachments: 11829 Ord Amend  
In support: Jerry and Sharon Wendt  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Zoning Petition  
be recommended for approval with one condition. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
1. A minimum of 35 acres of the Sime’s FP-35 zoned property shall be included in  
a Certified Survey Map.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11830  
APPLICANT: 5211 SOUTHERN AVENUE LLC  
LOCATION: 3445 KELLIHER ROAD, SECTION 32, TOWN OF  
VERMONT  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District, RR-2 Rural Residential District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: expanding an existing residential lot  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Zoning Petition  
be postponed due to no town action. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11831  
APPLICANT: DUANE HUIBREGTSE  
LOCATION: 4579 COUNTY HWY B, SECTION 19, TOWN OF DUNN  
CHANGE FROM: RR-8 Rural Residential District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District, FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District, RM-8 Rural Mixed-Use District TO FP-35 Farmland  
Preservation District  
REASON: reconfiguration of an existing residential lot  
In support: DUANE HUIBREGTSE  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Zoning  
Petition be postponed due to concernsand zoning compliance. The motion  
carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11832  
APPLICANT: DWIGHT & NANCY TRULEN  
LOCATION: 9450 MALONE, SECTION 30, TOWN OF SPRINGDALE  
CHANGE FROM: AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: separating existing residence from farmland  
Attachments: 11832 Ord Amend  
In support: Dwight Trulen  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, 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 deed restriction shall be recorded on the proposed lot stating the following:  
Division of the property is prohibited.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11833  
APPLICANT: JOSHUA & KERSTIN MABIE  
LOCATION: 1390 WASHINGTON ROAD, SECTION 6, TOWN OF ALBION  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RM-16 Rural  
Mixed-Use District, RM-8 Rural Mixed-Use District and FP-1 Farmland  
Preservation District  
REASON: creating two residential lots and one agricultural lot. One  
residential lot is for an existing residence.  
In support: Josh and Kersten Mabie  
A motion was made by MCGINNITY, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Zoning  
Petition be recommended for approval with one condition. The motion carried by  
the following vote: 5-0.  
1. Owners shall record a deed restriction on the RM-16, RM-8, and FP-1 lots  
prohibiting further land division as the housing density units have been  
exhausted.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02564  
APPLICANT: JOSHUA & KERSTIN MABIE  
LOCATION: 1390 WASHINGTON ROAD, SECTION 6, TOWN OF  
ALBION  
CUP DESCRIPTION: transient and tourist lodging  
In support: Josh and Kersten Mabie  
A motion was made by MCGINNITY, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Conditional  
Use Permit be approved with conditions. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 5-0.  
1. The conditional use permit shall expire upon the sale of the property.  
2. Occupancy shall be limited to no more than two adult guests for each bedroom  
in the residence.  
3. If the landowner provides to the zoning administrator a sanitary system  
inspection report, completed by a licensed plumber, which shows the sanitary  
system is capable of adequately handling the additional demand, occupancy  
limits may be increased. Under such circumstances, occupancy shall be  
determined by the capacity of the sanitary system.  
4. The physical development and operation of the conditional use must conform,  
in all respects, to the approved site plan, operational plan and phasing plan.  
5. 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 Uniform Dwelling Code.  
6. 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.  
7. The transient and tourist lodging operation must obtain and continue to  
maintain a short-term rental license approved by the Dane County Division of  
Environmental Health. The use must also comply with all other 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.  
8. All vehicles and equipment must access the site only at approved locations  
identified in the site plan and operations plan.  
9. Off-street parking spaces must be provided, consistent with s. 10.102(8) (one per  
bedroom).  
10. 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.  
11. 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.  
12. 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.  
13. 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.  
14. 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. If any use allowed by an approved conditional use permit 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.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: REZONE 11834  
APPLICANT: STEVEN J HALVERSON  
LOCATION: WEST OF 686 STATE HIGHWAY 92, SECTION 23, TOWN  
OF PRIMROSE  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-2 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
Attachments: 11834 Ord Amend  
In support: RAY GILDEN  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, 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:  
PETITION: REZONE 11835  
APPLICANT: RIAZUL HAQUE  
LOCATION: EAST OF 213 KELLOGG ROAD, SECTION 12, TOWN OF  
ALBION  
CHANGE FROM: FP-35 Farmland Preservation District TO RR-4 Rural  
Residential District  
REASON: creating one residential lot  
In support: Nick Schremp; In opposition: Elizabeth Davis  
A motion was made by RATCLIFF, seconded by MCGINNITY that the Zoning  
Petition be postponed to allow for a wetland delineation to be completed. The  
motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02561  
APPLICANT: BRADD R DRAHEIM  
LOCATION: 4658 STATE HWY 92, SECTION 31, TOWN OF RUTLAND  
CUP DESCRIPTION: limited family business - welding business  
In support: Brad Draheim, In opposition: Traci Schaefer  
A motion was made by RATCLIFF, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Conditional  
Use Permit be postponed due to no town action. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02562  
APPLICANT: TYROL PROPERTIES LLC  
LOCATION: 3502 COUNTY HWY JG, SECTION 34, TOWN OF  
VERMONT  
CUP DESCRIPTION: transient and tourist lodging  
Nathan McGree  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by RATCLIFF, that the Conditional  
Use Permit be postponed due to no town action. The motion carried by the  
following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
PETITION: CUP 02563  
APPLICANT: KEVIN HAHN  
LOCATION: 1000 FEET SOUTH OF 439 CENTER ROAD, SECTION 28,  
TOWN OF RUTLAND  
CUP DESCRIPTION: non-metallic mineral extraction operation  
In support: Kevin Hahn, Susan Courter, Mitch Olson, Charles Sweeney, Noah T. Rusch,  
Curt Brekken, Riana Paquette, Brett Faukhauser, Britt Paquette; Matt Algeim, Kate  
Angeles, Rudy Angeles, Devin Hahn, Jessica Hahn, Rob Hill, Royce Donner, Sandra  
Donner  
In opposition: Jason Berning, Paul Proctor, Bill Boerigter, Tom Eugster, Mary Knutson,  
Bonnie Larson, Maureen Rowe, Sharon Seffrood, Gail Simpson, Henry Spelter, Christa  
Westerberg  
A motion was made by DOOLAN, seconded by MCGINNITY, that the Conditional  
Use Permit be postponed due to opposition. The motion carried by the following  
vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
F. Plats and Certified Survey Maps  
G. Resolutions  
H. Ordinance Amendment  
I.  
Items Requiring Committee Action  
a. Motion to remove Committee Chair  
A motion was made by MCGINNITY, seconded by DOOLAN, that Chair KIEFER be  
removed as the chair of the ZLR Committee. County Board Chair MILES was  
present. The motion carried by the following vote: 6-0 (MILES Aye)  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
b. Election of Committee Chair (contingent upon previous motion)  
A motion was made by KIEFER, seconded by BOLLIG, to nominate DOOLAN as  
the chair. The motion carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes:  
J. Reports to Committee  
K. Other Business Authorized by Law  
L. Adjourn  
A motion was made by KIEFER, seconded by BOLLIG, that the May 24th Zoning  
and Land Regulation Committee meeting be adjourned at 10:12 PM. The motion  
carried by the following vote: 5-0.  
5 - BOLLIG,DOOLAN,KIEFER,MCGINNITYandRATCLIFF  
Ayes: