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Prehearing conference set for First Choice Dental project at 900 E. Broadway; commissioners flag easement, wetlands and parking issues
Summary
A prehearing conference reviewed a proposed new 6,300 sq ft First Choice Dental clinic at 900 E. Broadway (Case 2172025). Staff and the applicant discussed wetlands setbacks, historic easements, parking counts and stormwater treatment; the commission asked for clearer easement documentation and stronger Broadway elevation treatments.
The Monona Plan Commission held a prehearing conference on a redevelopment proposal by First Choice Dental to demolish existing structures and build a one‑story, 6,300 square‑foot dental office at 900 East Broadway (Case 2172025). Staff and the applicant presented site constraints, stormwater considerations and early design choices.
Staff summary and site context: staff described the property as roughly one acre with existing impervious area that will change modestly under the proposal; the plan shows more than 32% open green space, satisfying the city’s 30% guideline. Staff noted a 75‑foot wetland setback and identified existing north–south and east–west easements that could affect layout. The applicant says Carpsey/carp see (consultant reference in the record) indicated the proposal can be pursued as a redevelopment, which affects stormwater treatment targets (40% TSS removal expected for redevelopment).
Key commission concerns: commissioners asked the applicant to clarify the historical easement routing and to show pavement and property lines for adjacent lots so parking impacts on neighbors can be evaluated. Several commissioners recommended enhancing the Broadway elevation and curb appeal (signage, additional façade treatment) so the building presents better on the street. Staff said the easement copy will be forwarded to the city attorney and that the project will be coordinated with the city’s stormwater consultant prior to formal consideration.
Operational details discussed: the applicant estimates about 66 daily visitors and roughly 12–13 staff at full operation (three doctors, six to seven hygienists and about three administrative staff). The applicant proposed 31 parking stalls where code would require 22 based on the 300 sq ft per stall metric; commissioners nonetheless asked for final parking and circulation details in the formal submittal.
Next steps: the commission closed the prehearing conference and asked the applicant to return with clarified easement documentation, stormwater calculations that reflect redevelopment status, refined elevations for Broadway, and finalized parking plans. Staff will circulate the easement to the city attorney for review before the next formal submission.
