Council tables rezoning request for 2414 Butler Street, schedules neighborhood meeting
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Summary
Councilmember Snyder successfully moved to table a rezoning request for 2414 Butler Street to the council's Sept. 1 meeting and asked the developer to hold a neighborhood meeting; neighbors said three proposed townhomes would not fit the single-family character of the block and raised safety and parking concerns.
LAFAYETTE — The common council voted to table an ordinance to rezone 2414 Butler Street from R-1B to R-1T after neighbors and the petitioner said they needed more time to meet and resolve issues. The tabling postpones final action until the council—s Sept. 1 meeting.
What was proposed Developer Andrew Stanko told the council the plan calls for three single-family detached or townhouse-style units intended for young professionals and starter families. He said the units would be "built to suit" buyers and that the project aims to provide low-maintenance single-family housing without an HOA.
Neighbors' concerns Nearby residents said the design and scale do not fit the neighborhood—s existing single-family character. Michelle Roland, who lives directly next door to the parcel, said the project would "ruin" mature trees and sight lines and increase traffic at a street used by schoolchildren. Fred Koneng, a neighbor at 2412 Butler, raised safety and parking concerns, saying the proposed building footprint appears wider than the lot and that curbside and garage parking in the plan would be inadequate for the number of vehicles expected.
Council action and next steps Councilmember Snyder moved to table the ordinance and asked the developer and council to hold a neighborhood meeting; the sponsor said he had already spoken with the developer and planned to set dates. The developer, Andrew Stanko, agreed to take part in a meeting and to discuss plans in more detail. The council indicated Sept. 1 would be the final opportunity to act before a 90-day certification period elapses.
Why it matters The tabling reflects local concern about infill density and design compatibility in an established single-family area. The neighborhood meeting is intended to surface design changes or conditions that could make a project more acceptable to nearby residents before the council votes.
Practical clarifications recorded - The petitioner said the project would build three units; the developer said the homes would be marketed to starter families and young professionals and finished "to suit." (Andrew Stanko) - The council confirmed the certification/90-day procedural timeline and that Sept. 1 is the final council meeting for action if no further agreements are reached. - The developer will coordinate meeting dates with the council and distribute invitations by email/social media and a sign-up clipboard at council meetings for neighbors who want to be notified.
No rezoning vote was taken; the ordinance remains on the docket for the Sept. 1 meeting pending a neighborhood meeting.
