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Plan commission backs zoning change to let Ace Hardware place above‑ground propane tanks under conditions
Summary
Commission recommended village board consider a zoning amendment to allow above‑ground propane tanks closer than current 10‑foot setback when screened and reviewed by the fire inspector; applicant said typical tank is 5,000 gallons, not the 25,000‑gallon limit in the draft.
The Plan Commission voted to forward a proposed zoning amendment to the Village Board that would allow above‑ground propane containers closer than the current 10‑foot setback from principal or accessory structures if they meet screening, separation and fire‑safety conditions.
Nut graf: staff proposed a code change modeled on another Dane County community to remove an absolute 10‑foot prohibition, replace it with screening and operational safeguards, and add an explicit requirement for fire inspector approval. The change was prompted by a request from Ace Hardware to install a propane filling station adjacent to a constructed masonry blast wall as part of an expansion.
Applicant representatives said the new tank would likely be in the 5,000‑ to 7,000‑gallon range; Brad Konik of Sketchworks said the existing on‑site tank is 5,000 gallons and the applicant was not seeking very large tanks. Fire and planning staff present told commissioners they reviewed the proposal and were comfortable with a code amendment that includes clear fire department review and fencing/screens to limit visibility and public access.
Ending: commissioners moved the amendment forward to the village board for final action and public hearing; staff noted final permit and fencing/screening details would be reviewed administratively and that signage and operational details would be subject to the building/fire permit process.
