Waunakee board approves rezoning of 811 South Division Street to light industrial

The Waunakee Village Board on a voice vote approved changing the zoning for 811 South Division Street from I-2 (general industrial) to I-1 (light industrial).

The action followed a public hearing and a staff recommendation for approval. Todd (staff member presenting the item) told the board the plan commission had recommended approval and that the rezoning aligns the parcel with adjacent, less intensive uses.

At the public hearing, Maria Patt of 1000 Wexford Drive spoke against the current condition of the South Division Street corridor, saying it was “messy” and urging screening, trees and paving of parking areas to bring the area up to the business-park standard. The applicant, identified in the agenda as Matt Parnell, said his intent is “to develop that property, actually clean it up, turn it into a nicer, like, a contractor type space for contractor shops, offices” with new building and pavement.

Board members asked about site identification for emergency response and planning commission review. Nyla Fry (Village board member) asked the applicant to describe plans; Tricia Brown (Village board member) said she supported the change and had participated in the plan commission review. No members registered opposition during the hearing.

After public comment and questions, a board member moved and a second was recorded. The board approved the rezoning by voice vote; the meeting record shows the motion carried.

The applicant and staff were directed to follow any applicable development standards and permitting steps required under the new I-1 zoning classification; no additional conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes.

Votes at a glance: the board approved the rezoning by voice vote during the meeting; the official minutes will record the formal tally.