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Council approves conditional use to allow roof mechanicals at 301 and 303 W. Verona Ave.
Summary
Council approved Resolution 25-026 granting a conditional use permit to exceed roof-height limits for roof-mounted mechanical equipment at 301 and 303 West Verona Avenue to support a planned Ian's Pizza location; the project also includes enclosure of a breezeway and removal of a fire pit.
The Verona City Council on Sept. 8 approved Resolution No. 25-026, authorizing a conditional use permit to exceed maximum height limits in the Central Commercial zoning district for roof-mounted mechanical equipment at 301 and 303 West Verona Avenue.
Alder Swanson moved the resolution and Alder Keller seconded. Council discussion noted the permit supports mechanical needs for a planned Ian's Pizza tenant in the Mill District Building in District 1; the applicant said it targets a spring 2026 opening. "The applicant did say they were targeting a spring 20 26 date for opening," Alder Swanson said. Councilmembers discussed resident notice, potential noise, and the enclosure of a breezeway that would eliminate an existing fire pit and require a standard building sprinkler system when enclosed.
Planning staff said properties within 250 feet were noticed for the public hearing and that a sign was posted on the property. Staff also said two mechanical units will be installed at-grade behind the building and one on the roof for kitchen exhaust and heating/cooling. Alder Swanson encouraged the applicant to consider quieter equipment to reduce noise concerns.
The council voted by voice to approve the conditional use permit; no special mitigation conditions for sound were imposed by the conditional use, though alderpersons urged the applicant to address potential neighborhood impacts.
