Plan Commission approves 900 sq ft garage addition at 110 Fairview Court with material-match condition

The Waunakee Plan Commission approved a site-plan application allowing a 900-square-foot addition to an accessory structure at 110 Fairview Court, with the commission emphasizing that the exterior materials and color should match the existing house.

Planning staff explained the property is located in a residential neighborhood but zoned C-1D (Downtown Commercial District) and that commercial uses require plan commission review. Staff said the applicant proposes a 900-square-foot addition to the garage and recommended approval subject to adherence to the submitted plans and commission direction on exterior materials. "We recommend a horizontal siding instead of vertical to match existing buildings," the planning staff said, noting standing seam metal siding and a metal roof originally proposed would not match the neighborhood aesthetic.

The applicant, Michael of Badgerland Properties, identified the business as a property-management company and described the proposed building's function: "This structure would just be used for storage of materials, vehicles, trailers, stuff like that." Commissioners asked whether the adjacent house was residential and whether conversions would be possible; staff said a residential conversion (an ADU or similar) would need to be declared in the application process.

Commissioners voiced a preference that the addition match the house's color scheme and siding style; the applicant said he would match the house and could use vinyl or LP siding. A motion to approve the site plan was made and seconded; the motion carried following recorded 'Aye' votes and at least one abstention.

The planning staff will proceed with the administrative follow-up to ensure the project is built to the approved plans and with the exterior materials consistent with the commission's direction.