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Plan Commission forwards favorable recommendation to City Council to zone 3203 South River Road R‑1 upon attachment
Summary
The Janesville Plan Commission voted July 7 to recommend that the City Council zone two undeveloped parcels at 3203 South River Road R‑1 (single‑ and two‑family) upon attachment (annexation) to Janesville; staff said the parcels are in the cooperative boundary plan and must connect to municipal sewer and water
On July 7 the Janesville Plan Commission voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the City Council to zone property at 3203 South River Road to R‑1 (single‑ and two‑family residence district) upon attachment to the city.
Planning staff told the commission the request is for two undeveloped parcels totaling just over one‑half acre located in the Town of Rock area covered by the Janesville–Town of Rock Cooperative Boundary Plan. Under the intergovernmental cooperative boundary plan, new development must connect to municipal sewer and water where those services exist; staff advised the mains exist adjacent to the parcels and that the owner must sign an attachment agreement to allow the connections. Staff recommended R‑1 zoning upon attachment, saying the city’s comprehensive plan and the cooperative plan identify the site as appropriate for low‑density residential development.
The public hearing produced no speakers. Commissioner Bauerman moved to forward the proposed R‑1 zoning to the City Council with a favorable recommendation; Commissioner Madera seconded the motion. A voice vote recorded the motion as unanimously approved by the commissioners present.
Staff noted the item will appear on the City Council agenda for July 14, 2025. Any development after annexation will be required to comply with the cooperative boundary plan, utility connection requirements and applicable city zoning standards.
