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Plan Commission places Minocqua Brewing amplified-sound request on file after staff and neighbors raise proximity concerns
Summary
The Madison Plan Commission on April 28, 2025 placed on file, without prejudice, an application from Minocqua Brewing Company to allow amplified sound for an outdoor tasting-room area at 2927 E. Washington Ave., citing proximity to residences, prior enforcement notice and staff concerns about measurable mitigation.
The Madison Plan Commission on Monday placed on file without prejudice a conditional-use application from Minocqua Brewing Company seeking permission for amplified sound in an existing outdoor eating area at 2927 East Washington Avenue.
Planning staff recommended placing the application on file because the outdoor area sits roughly 40 feet from the nearest dwelling and staff concluded that conditional-use standard number 3 — that the use not substantially impair the use and enjoyment of nearby properties — was not met. The motion to place the application on file was made by Commissioner Solheim and passed by unanimous voice consent.
Why this matters: Commission decisions on outdoor amplified sound weigh support for local arts and businesses against potential impacts on adjacent residences. Staff noted the close proximity of the beer garden to homes and said that past approvals for amplified sound were rare…
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