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In the staff presentation, Mr. Severson said the property was previously before the commission and council and that because the earlier application had been denied, the applicant returned with a substantial change. Staff summarized the revised concept as proposing residential units at-grade in a suburban commercial zoning district via a planned development/use exemption and noted the proposal would require height and lighting exemptions and potentially other variances once a complete submittal is provided. Staff also said the proposal lists 4,200 square feet of frontage commercial but expressed concerns that the amount of commercial floor area was small relative to the lot size (roughly 90,000 square feet) and that live-work spaces historically approved in Verona had tended to convert to residential and not operate as commercial uses.

Staff identified three primary questions for the commission: whether a land-use exemption allowing ground-floor residential would be supported; whether the proposed amount of ground-floor commercial along West Verona Avenue is sufficient; and whether live-work units on the ground floor would be supported in place of permitted commercial units. Staff also flagged circulation and pedestrian conflict concerns with the proposed ATM drive-through design.

Commissioner feedback was strongly skeptical of permitting a high share of ground-floor residential on West Verona. Multiple commissioners, including Wood, Harrison, Powers and others, recommended that West Verona frontage be retained or expanded as commercial and said live-work units were unlikely to function as durable commercial space in this location. Commissioner Wood said, “I like the idea of live work. I don't like it in this capacity,” and added that he prefers more traditional retail on West Verona and thought the ATM layout was poorly configured. Commissioner Harrison said he “absolutely” supports commercial on West Verona and did not support live-work units on the frontage. Commissioner Powers and others suggested some ground-floor residential further back in the building might be tolerable, but not at the proposed proportions.

Several commissioners and Alder Posey also opposed the ATM drive-through. Commissioner Anker and Mayor Luke Diaz (speaking as a commissioner-level participant in the meeting) questioned whether the market would support additional ground-floor commercial in the area; Mr. Severson and other staff noted that commercial spaces can take longer to lease and that visibility, signage and design features matter for retail success. Alder Posey asked about the status of a previously-discussed maintenance facility; the applicant said the maintenance facility is not shown on the current concept and that if it returns it would likely be placed underground.

Other issues raised: commissioners urged clearer, more complete submittals rather than conceptual piecemeal changes; several commissioners expressed concern about lighting exemptions and light pollution; parking and circulation questioned by commissioners including Posey and Wood; and potential TIF implications were noted by at least one commissioner who said the proposal differs from the TIF agreement assumptions. No formal vote was taken — the item was an initial review — and staff asked the applicant to consider commission comments about greater commercial frontage, rethinking the drive-through, and clarifying parking, circulation and any maintenance facility plans.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Plan Commission Live, 04-07-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff presented an initial review of a revised mixed-use proposal at 511 West Verona Avenue. Commissioners generally favored more commercial frontage, questioned live-work viability, and objected to an ATM drive-through and lighting exemptions; no final action was taken because this was an initial review.","taxTitle","Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin","taxId",69832,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083826,"Commission recommends council approve CSM adjustment at Liberty Business Park",207,1616000,1823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2926451-022c1db4ff80930d8aba28935a42deaf&start=1616&end=1823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2926451-022c1db4ff80930d8aba28935a42deaf/thumbnail_1616000.jpg","/articles/6083826/Verona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Commission-recommends-council-approve-CSM-adjustment-at-Liberty-Business-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083826-fcbe39137464ec0e1c7235403339c175/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141807&Signature=MWIePlOc7EI-LrP1DD9yOZhl3IGdQZoXjvE~bfpnF8XjHpkxuyL-PUyglWKvJCneFv8m045aqH7~Zbma65dsUebFeiaQeT1rSxLmTZ8D3bCz52NunB~cbDWEdUGVjB~t6DKy7Ob6BFRZv35DgiaKnDBBh83063qGEHUdVkyqmsfzPmGU0DpTSCxvj13zYexK71z95kFZERvYhFoQ6VBgisE~NuRVC7hcXKnNHGexReYN1rQKdPvs5IfQgWJJ5P33yA4e2D-pLr7WYW2Nj7eoVhU5chharDcfYpoIbIRgfBBvnA4bNI-WRMaE6OLjLPM-EvuFE8vY5g~sCfVGuVW31Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Verona Planning Commission on April 7 recommended that the Common Council approve a certified survey map that shifts the lot line between two lots in Liberty Business Park to provide space for building placement and a required drainage swale.

City staff explained that a previously approved CSM required a post-approval adjustment because the lot line needed to be moved north to accommodate the building placement and stormwater management. The revised CSM adjusts the boundary to create more separation between the proposed building and the lot line so a drainage swale can be sited there; future phases could see the Wisconsin Brewery expand into the adjusted lot but any such expansion was described as a future possibility, not a commitment.

Commissioner Powers moved to recommend the Common Council approve the CSM to modify Lot 1 (3.4 acres) and Lot 2 (1.7 acres) in Verona Technology Park (Liberty Business Park); Commissioner Hankard seconded and the commission approved the motion by voice vote.

Staff recommended approval in the staff report (page 4).","The Planning Commission recommended approval of a certified survey map to adjust lot lines for two lots near 1079 American Way in Liberty Business Park to accommodate a building placement and stormwater requirements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083831,"Commission recommends council confirm outlot adjustments and approve Arden Glen first addition final plat",323,1274000,1597000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2926451-022c1db4ff80930d8aba28935a42deaf&start=1274&end=1597","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2926451-022c1db4ff80930d8aba28935a42deaf/thumbnail_1274000.jpg","/articles/6083831/Verona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Commission-recommends-council-confirm-outlot-adjustments-and-approve-Arden-Glen-first-addition-final-plat","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083831-dd32cc6f3fe4d977c066ac536925502f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141808&Signature=SSDTS3pIFc~-KchAknXFAzjSq3RWiO-xBulood7s794kYmGCtd-BKVxal0dl8O1P9CnTP~CVN4lLk3YB4E7CtuUbkJxcjBp8BqRuwVgfYUlQ2BpuE~h-ulylPmp0aihMoaJ9jRuUHD3D1JpcfKDdk7o9StnK87DeOSOfoktVM63Wb0nsKjONyShRFB0afXGMg3GAP4OjiEFqBQW-8nQrThdcPJ4Sr094fzKxMYzGu~~RwDZ6u7iqaLnnOA1dCjagjxBkLHsVj8oo0D9rm6KtaPYzyQy5bbat-2uix3AN767tCEB5~H8vpzTkXgNKmYFAIg42l0dOvrxzWAlI4xSWpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Verona Planning Commission on April 7 recommended the Common Council confirm a staff administrative minor adjustment that created two outlots and approved the final plat for the first addition to Arden Glen, covering 54 single-family and twin-home parcels and six outlots.

Planning staff said the Arden Glen preliminary plat had been approved in December 2022 and the project is being constructed in phases. The current final plat request, described as the first addition to Arden Glen, was reviewed by staff and AECOM; staff reported comments were addressed and staff had no remaining concerns and recommended approval. Staff noted that two additional outlots had been administratively approved between the council’s prior approval and final recording; those outlots were intended for fencing and signage so ownership and maintenance could sit with the homeowners association rather than the city.

Commissioner Harrison moved to recommend that the Common Council confirm the planning staff administrative approval for the minor adjustment (the two outlots); the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. Harrison then moved to recommend the Common Council approve the final plat for the first addition to Arden Glen to create 54 single-family and twin-home parcels and six outlots; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Powers and approved by voice vote.

Commissioners and Alder Posey offered comments congratulating the development and noting the addition’s contribution to housing supply in the city.","The Planning Commission recommended that the Common Council confirm a staff administrative approval that created two outlots and recommended approval of the final plat for the first addition to Arden Glen — 54 single-family and twin-home parcels and six outlots.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083837,"Planning Commission backs annexation, rezoning and survey map tied to SSM property with conditions",232,565000,797000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2926451-022c1db4ff80930d8aba28935a42deaf&start=565&end=797","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2926451-022c1db4ff80930d8aba28935a42deaf/thumbnail_565000.jpg","/articles/6083837/Verona/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Planning-Commission-backs-annexation-rezoning-and-survey-map-tied-to-SSM-property-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083837-c28d69d8327dc99130aab21a42298ad2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141808&Signature=hXwp-YZlB1V5D9vkIQlRzBKhehmuj3EeYLMCEyLGiuPOOp6MK6mnvhsjHj-QGjYJfACDtK3NCn-2NnfPgaWytLEMcNJisDqhj92d5q7C1tUdqne0f5r36jyK54ioAesBpWAPjRcZscZfmL-ewKEZcMQewMWltCDeldd2iptLY~0KboMUfMiirDNQhUgYqGqcKGGHc9LTV6fI4O8YzVFDNT5Pm9s3w00d3V0x3DDR9G5iTwlZ6W8hq8dIieHItLubT-NRcDCo1kqRhgo~Ruzqv1hNzrddZZK~QJUcGaPSeKuh4UrnDDlOI3hB-qlCXftFpKr2y8HshiVct7JEt5TVHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Verona Planning Commission on April 7 recommended that the Common Council approve an annexation, a zoning map amendment and a certified survey map tied to the SSM property, voting in favor of each motion by voice vote.

The commission voted to recommend annexation of the subject property to the City of Verona. Mr. Severson summarized the request as an annexation of the property and said the exhibit showed the municipal boundary, proposed CSM divisions into three lots and one outlot and that staff recommends approval “subject to the conditions found on page 11 of the staff report.” Alder Posey made the motion to recommend the council approve the annexation; Commissioner Touche seconded the motion and the commission approved it by voice vote.

On a second motion, Commissioner Powers moved that the commission recommend the Common Council approve a zoning map amendment to rezone approximately 20.6 acres to suburban commercial while maintaining the remaining acreage as rural agricultural, with conditions including that the approval become effective upon annexation and upon approval of a certified survey map providing necessary land dedications for roads and utilities. Commissioner Harrison seconded; the motion passed by voice vote.

The commission then considered a certified survey map (CSM) to create three lots and one outlot. Mr. Severson said the proposed CSM divides the property into three lots and one outlot and identified which areas were planned for development, a city-dedicated site for a water tower and an outlot intended for private stormwater. Commissioner Wood moved to recommend council approval of the CSM with conditions that the approval become effective upon annexation and upon execution of a development agreement; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

During public comment earlier in the meeting, Keith Dickinson, who identified himself as an owner or co-owner of land immediately south of the SSM property, said he and his realtor had interest from potential purchasers but that zoning might not be appropriate for some uses. He also said he had concerns about potential impacts to Valley Road and requested follow-up communications from staff.

Staff and commissioners discussed traffic and access. Mr. Severson and city staff noted that access from State Highway 69 to Valley Road is controlled by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and that a traffic impact analysis (TIA) prepared for the development showed that, over time, WisDOT would likely require the access point be moved farther south once traffic thresholds were met. Staff said portions of Valley Road on the SSM side would be converted from a rural roadway to an urban roadway section with bicycle lanes and a terrace for future sidewalk installation; the south side of the road would be improved but would remain a rural-profile road with ditches rather than curb and gutter.

The motions carried by voice vote; the minutes and staff record show no roll-call tallies were read during the meeting. Staff recommended multiple conditions be met as noted in the staff report referenced by Mr. Severson.

What happens next: The Planning Commission’s recommendations will be forwarded to the Common Council for final action; several approvals were conditioned on annexation and completion of required survey or development agreements.","The Verona Planning Commission voted to recommend annexation, a zoning map amendment and a certified survey map (CSM) for land associated with the SSM property, with approvals contingent on specified conditions including annexation and execution of a development agreement.","actionData","errors"]

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