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Planning commission approves variance to consolidate eight Donna Drive parcels into two home lots
Summary
The Middleton Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a variance allowing eight narrow Donna Drive parcels to be reconfigured into two single‑family lots after staff found the existing parcels are unusable and the proposed lots would conform to surrounding lot patterns.
The Middleton Planning & Zoning Commission on Nov. 10 unanimously approved a variance requested by Rodney Blanton to reconfigure eight narrow parcels on Donna Drive (tax parcels R18549–R18556) into two single‑family lots.
Staff planner Miss Stewart told the commission the parcels were created years ago as narrow, linear lots—about 15 feet wide and roughly 120 feet deep—and are currently ineligible for building permits. "The lots as currently configured are unusable," Stewart said, and recommended approval because the proposed two lots would come closer into conformity with neighboring lots, which are often 6,000–7,000 square feet.
Under Middleton City Code 1‑15‑6, Stewart said, the commission must find extraordinary site characteristics and hardship resulting from a literal application of the code. Stewart presented staff findings addressing the four variance criteria and recommended a condition that the applicant submit a lot‑line adjustment and pay the required application fee at the time of submittal.
Commissioners described the request as an infill solution consistent with surrounding development. Commissioner Walter Mates moved to approve the variance as an infill project in accordance with Middleton City Code 1‑15‑6 and conditions in the staff report; Commissioner Gregory seconded. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
No members of the public spoke during the hearing. The commission closed the public hearing at 5:44 p.m.
Next steps: the commission's approval is a final order (it does not go to City Council) and staff noted a written, reasoned statement must be prepared setting forth the facts and legal conclusions relied on for the order.
