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Staff said smaller lots can help developers share infrastructure costs, provide a broader product mix within a neighborhood and support more affordable new homes, but cautioned that smaller lots require careful design controls to avoid “garage‑forward” streetscapes. Staff recommended design standards that limit garage prominence, require front‑door orientation to sidewalks, require quality materials and preserve usable open space. Staff presented examples of neighborhoods with 6,000–7,200 sq. ft. lots and alley‑loaded units, and noted builder constraints on floor‑plan options for narrow lots.

Commissioners asked about building footprints, setbacks and parking. Staff noted a 6,000‑sq‑ft lot with 60‑foot width and 100‑foot depth still supports a marketable two‑story house (examples showed typical footprints of 1,400–1,800 sq. ft. per floor and two‑car garages). Several commissioners were uneasy about 6‑foot side setbacks (some suggested 10‑foot minimum) and urged design controls to prevent monotonous garage‑dominated facades. Commissioners also emphasized preserving Delavan’s identity and ensuring new developments include green space and usable public areas rather than maximizing lot counts at the expense of livability.

No formal action was taken; staff said the item was informational and that future development proposals could be considered case‑by‑case or by adopting a new zoning district or a PIP approach that allows lot‑size flexibility with design standards.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Delavan Plan Commission - July 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff presented options for allowing smaller single‑family lots (e.g., 6,000 sq. ft.) to increase housing affordability. Commissioners praised design controls but expressed reservations about narrow side setbacks and preserving community character; no action was taken.","taxTitle","Delavan, Walworth County, Wisconsin","taxId",70780,"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},6176522,"Delavan commission asks city council to object to Darien commercial rezoning near school",291,2525000,2816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5346285-f4825e73462781f6655e12f379735fa7&start=2525&end=2816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5346285-f4825e73462781f6655e12f379735fa7/thumbnail_2525000.jpg","/articles/6176522/Delavan/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Delavan-commission-asks-city-council-to-object-to-Darien-commercial-rezoning-near-school","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176522-f4f78e7a79d62ad5463bbf6a93903d97/orig.mp4?Expires=1775703791&Signature=RzMFHXYRDdev57yRjaKkTeQ4FWdb8gt6KyCnD3t-tNGt2hbQwhxv2j3KQmTNES8gjUEc~WWOTpGxGrGbcrIOGhkkTT-XiNOk6JkbNgrmoNvxotYED8qCHkhEc~45A3wWQb6G4azS4fku6N3yeXATonqK6U~iqmrrSu7dR18tbmEKkfjFh-3kjTqZZtdpMLO260lpDC7rwnOPNT~LBPSc5A7xxb6I6oTFeNwKjdrMkztfVlzwHmUzkrzR7jw-KKv28KmP8MabIiHNDPv9mz4xjRZHctDw~J3LK8J79OwdjK6RbqDGYL-GC9QeDjnc1BuNs-jwovrciOUL8dcIkxtpGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plan Commission on June 5 voted to recommend that the City Council submit a written objection to a proposed Town of Darien request to amend the county comprehensive plan to allow commercial zoning on a parcel at W7549 Creek Road.

Staff briefed the commission that the site is currently county‑zoned residential and lies near a school and institutional uses; staff recommended the city oppose the proposed commercial designation because it is not consistent with Delavan’s comprehensive plan. Staff said the township had received only a petition from the property owner and had not yet made a recommendation; staff will attend the Town of Darien public hearing and submit a written objection prior to the township’s July 29 public hearing.

Commissioners discussed that the city has no extraterritorial zoning agreement with the town and therefore limited authority; staff confirmed they would send a letter of objection and attend the township hearing. The commission’s motion to recommend the council submit a written objection carried on a voice vote.","The Plan Commission voted to recommend the City Council submit a written objection to the Town of Darien’s proposed amendment to the county comprehensive plan that would rezone a parcel on Creek Road to commercial use, saying the change conflicts with Delavan’s comprehensive plan.",{"_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},6176527,"Commission grants final extension for site improvements at South Wright Street storage project",142,2353000,2495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5346285-f4825e73462781f6655e12f379735fa7&start=2353&end=2495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5346285-f4825e73462781f6655e12f379735fa7/thumbnail_2353000.jpg","/articles/6176527/Delavan/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Commission-grants-final-extension-for-site-improvements-at-South-Wright-Street-storage-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176527-d8bb054fbc0c998a1730bad30561b176/orig.mp4?Expires=1775703791&Signature=T6u-973Qrg8~zAZCjbXBSu4LrxNAH0VpNU2Gqkwge4~vVMdisDZ172PT8VD35ELPS1cPowDWSuLxJK~2TvFa5UHWwg8J-njGD0wAUIZ2z7doAWlMfomwYMlvp1D2HLdMoTZ7NLWBP9g5ButU1LBl6ciqzRODqVGiFeWqcjPQTPcFMfreK57aIQ4QVA1eToeQXNfhEGx14SU-KIlLVlUMyhcQYRJSJ7LR1rqgZ5~imVsxfO2~yO2eXje4FmQgIol8MM5OdBN8hXFfrILG8N7g1qpdlozPfYAWi~HheZHmXARM6bVsL9P~Mr1aRIs2r9bpXaP0ZiP698ssp-RdD6JCFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plan Commission approved a final extension on June 5 for completion of outstanding site improvements required under a planned infill development for an indoor storage project at 2073(325) South Wright Street (Tax Parcel XA‑4527‑2). The applicant is listed as Star Deldin LLC.

Planning staff said the applicant has completed most work but is having trouble securing contractors for lighting and storm‑sewer work and that underground utility conflicts in the alley have slowed progress. Staff recommended a final extension to Sept. 30, 2025 to allow time to resolve contractor availability and utility coordination.

Commissioners asked staff about the nature of the delay; staff confirmed the issues were contractor availability for lighting and an underground utility conflict for storm sewer work. The commission voted to grant the extension to Sept. 30, 2025 as the last and final extension; the motion carried on a voice vote.

Staff said the applicant must complete the listed improvements by the extension deadline or return to the commission if additional relief is required.","The Plan Commission approved a final extension to Sept. 30, 2025 for completion of required site improvements tied to a planned infill development for indoor storage at 2073(325) South Wright Street, citing contractor delays and underground utility conflicts.",{"_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},6176532,"Plan commission approves three‑lot division at 235 S. Seventh with deed and completion conditions",460,1897000,2357000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5346285-f4825e73462781f6655e12f379735fa7&start=1897&end=2357","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5346285-f4825e73462781f6655e12f379735fa7/thumbnail_1897000.jpg","/articles/6176532/Delavan/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Plan-commission-approves-threelot-division-at-235-S-Seventh-with-deed-and-completion-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176532-7d484127c689c275e6285d64bdc04262/orig.mp4?Expires=1775703791&Signature=ivV-vfZQpx5mVg3L~Ali3CGrDCyzAnQTEE9-9KlXD1z99KdnqlGX3a7e~dbSK~qh5E9xIrv3pMou8Lo9oFct06HsGkIyO7e8TqESeURpOvk-wPcru7EMMMDJ3cbHgU8Mml4rFEF5bgKOcV6lQZ9RgihN7jFf-8ng86kVB2U4UksFH32GFq5~urZlbRYjmrc90IHEOCpfZJKvZUhzucOWHJW-lssXUS~Puexq-~oihBCg-0KG4mCZweJtsl6DMot-XrdVs7WOG10j5VwxHn6LzMdGvEnqIW2GBeJdTDcXEHBEd3Gj0YQCUx~aQ3Vqyrk7fwk7r1OaiKbxCm7uB5toCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Delavan Plan Commission on June 5 recommended approval of a three‑lot certified survey map (CSM) for property at 235 South Seventh Street, subject to conditions the commission said would preserve previously negotiated deed restrictions and ensure development proceeds as intended.

Staff explained the motion responds to ownership transfers and consolidation among interests on the property. Attorney Brian Shook, representing owners, said the proposed division separates property so that Sand Street Properties, Hunters and Delvin Auto Body (named in the transcript) can finalize ownership transfers and complete a previously required building. Staff noted an existing land contract places restrictions on Lot 1 tied to a required principal structure.

The commission’s motion required that existing deed restrictions from the 2022 land contract remain in place; that the principal structure on Lot 1 be completed by Dec. 1, 2025; that any conditional use permits applicable to the lots be complied with; that the plat identify no access within 75 feet of the Ann and Seventh Street intersection per the cited standard; and that county signature and subject‑to notes be removed as revised. The motion carried on voice vote.

Planning staff said these conditions align with the city’s prior sale terms and help ensure the intended transfer of ownership and future use of the properties.","The Plan Commission voted June 5 to recommend recording a three‑lot certified survey map for 235 South Seventh Street with conditions that preserve 2022 land‑contract deed restrictions and require a principal structure on Lot 1 by Dec. 1, 2025.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6176536,"Plan commission backs 7 Brew drive‑through, recommends council approve PIP and certified survey map",1613,151000,1764000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5346285-f4825e73462781f6655e12f379735fa7&start=151&end=1764","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5346285-f4825e73462781f6655e12f379735fa7/thumbnail_151000.jpg","/articles/6176536/Delavan/Walworth-County/Wisconsin/Plan-commission-backs-7-Brew-drivethrough-recommends-council-approve-PIP-and-certified-survey-map","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176536-58d98ac242345ac99440b2649711b186/orig.mp4?Expires=1775703791&Signature=bpQasRyGNAZEOV-0-jFoYg5AL1dRX84xse8xMJpcZNII~zXmObiFXIrzx7-tX1ikSkPXnRRMzYbKin427-tbQ5gL35zS22EGack0Dsfpw9XIC9dFA73JXNravBPm5E6rU9h1etAAXE7OqJhSjYNUykV3VNa-QWajDmDRd1t55YLai3hWrTJYpYtI430ZrbHB8DblPp2Dl0oxfqCanBME40T6ryoqDRBDM6-6Oct0vzET4aMEjBANlXQJ~eNa1mTbrdg32NfJ48wVFfRkX7fkHQ62WzE41UQ58ZVFYvq2NN1SiELBqqinqesApxHmUZnj9kI0xHY75374DYOf7x4gAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Delavan Plan Commission on June 5 recommended that the Common Council approve a planned infill development (PIP) and a related certified survey map (CSM) to allow an in‑vehicle sales/service drive‑through for a 7 Brew franchise at 1738 East Geneva Street.

City planning staff described the application as a PIP for a single‑story, drive‑through beverage shop on a lot created by the proposed CSM. Planning staff said the proposal met base zoning standards, required no zoning flexibilities, and included new landscaping, tree plantings on three street frontages, a screened dumpster enclosure and 20 parking spaces where 11 are required. Staff recommended approval with the conditions listed in the staff report. (Staff presentation and summary: planning staff.)

Applicant Corbin Turlock, a 7 Brew franchisee, told the commission the concept is a drive‑through–only beverage operation serving smoothies, shakes, teas, lemonades and energy drinks. He said the operation uses staff with iPads to take orders in line rather than menu boards and speakers, that the typical store employs between four and 15 employees on a shift and that the company currently operates locations across the region. Civil engineer Eric Dryskowski described the site layout, including two drive‑through lanes with 26‑car stacking capacity on the plan, internal circulation, a covered employee patio, and the use of a regional stormwater pond so no site detention was required.

Commissioners questioned cross‑access and circulation. Planning staff and the applicant confirmed cross‑access to the neighboring Burger King was shown on the GDP and that Freedom Drive is a private drive; commissioners noted that if future traffic increases lead to a median or other changes on Freedom Drive, left‑turn access could be restricted by future roadway changes and that private drive ownership could affect long‑term access. The commission also discussed signage timing; the applicant said building signage would follow later via a separate permit and that a monument sign could be considered in the future.

The commission voted to recommend Common Council approval of the PIP. In a separate motion the commission recommended approval of the CSM with specific conditions: increase line weight to clearly show the lot line, limit access within 70 feet of the Lakeside Boulevard/East Geneva Street intersection, and dedicate additional right‑of‑way at the northeast corner of Lot 1 to accommodate planned ADA sidewalk improvements requested by DOT. Both motions carried on voice votes.

The matter now advances to the Common Council for final decisions on the PIP and recording of the CSM. The applicant and staff said a sign permit will be submitted later and that typical staff conditions in the PIP report must be met before building permits are issued.","The Delavan Plan Commission on June 5 recommended that the Common Council approve a planned infill development (PIP) and corresponding certified survey map (CSM) to allow a 7 Brew drive‑through at 1738 E. Geneva St., with conditions on access, right‑of‑way dedication and standard PIP requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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