Kilkenny Farms West panel approves Aldi site plan and discusses landscaping revisions

The Waunakee Plan Commission convened on May 12, 2025, to discuss several key developments impacting the community, including landscaping plans and a certified survey map for Kilkenny Farms West.

A significant portion of the meeting focused on the landscaping plans for a new project. Commission members debated whether to request more detailed landscaping proposals or to allow staff to approve the plans with additional screening measures, such as fences or trees. Some commissioners expressed a preference for seeing more specific designs, while others felt comfortable with the current plans, suggesting that a fence might draw more attention rather than blend in. The discussion highlighted the balance between timely approvals and ensuring aesthetic quality in community developments.

The commission also addressed a certified survey map for lots 1 and 2 of Kilkenny Farms West, which involves minor adjustments to lot lines to enhance a regional detention basin. The proposal received general approval from the commissioners, who found the changes straightforward and beneficial for the area. The commission unanimously recommended approval of the three-lot certified survey map, indicating a collaborative approach to managing local commercial development.

Additionally, the commission reviewed a site plan request from Aldi for a new grocery store on Lot 1 of Kilkenny Farms West. This proposal includes entrances off South Holiday Drive and Yeske, marking a significant addition to the local retail landscape. The discussions around Aldi's site plan reflect ongoing efforts to enhance commercial offerings in Waunakee, catering to the growing needs of the community.

In conclusion, the meeting underscored the commission's commitment to thoughtful development while balancing efficiency and community aesthetics. The next steps will involve further review of the landscaping plans and continued discussions on the Aldi site plan, with the commission set to reconvene in June.