Plan Commission grants one‑year extension for conditional use permit at 1702 East Racine Street

The Janesville Plan Commission unanimously approved a one‑year extension Feb. 3 of the time limitation on a previously approved conditional use permit for a multifamily planned unit development at 1702 East Racine Street.

Trey Meyer, planner, reminded commissioners that the planning commission had conditionally approved a conditional use permit for the site at its Feb. 5, 2024 meeting and that, by ordinance, a conditional use permit becomes null and void if the use has not been established after one year. Meyer said the ordinance allows the commission to extend that deadline for an additional year at the applicant's request. He said staff reviewed the applicant's letter requesting the extension, found the request reasonable, and recommended approval.

Meyer and Dwayne (planning director) explained that, if the extension is granted, the applicant would have until Feb. 5, 2026, to begin the project. Dwayne said that "substantial construction or activity and even the issuance of a building permit would qualify" as starting the project for purposes of maintaining the permit.

The motion to authorize a one‑year extension was made by Commissioner Dangara and seconded by Commissioner Madair. The commission conducted a voice vote and the chair announced the motion was unanimously approved.

The extension preserves the previously granted conditional use permit for another year; the applicant will still need to pursue building permits and any site work necessary to establish the use before the new expiration date.