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Middleton sustainability committee details environmental asks for Ziegler Farm subdivision
Summary
Developers presented the Ziegler Farm concept, including a 100‑foot wetland setback and 100% on‑site stormwater infiltration; committee urged stronger promotion of heat pumps and induction stoves in marketing and asked staff to refine feedback before sending it to the Plan Commission.
Developers for the proposed Ziegler Farm subdivision presented a revised concept to the Middleton Sustainability Committee Wednesday, highlighting road‑grid changes to avoid wetland fill, tightened environmental setbacks and aggressive stormwater infiltration targets.
Brian Munson of Vandewall told the committee the plan shifts a route to preserve wetlands and expands the setback from Graeber Pond to about 100 feet — larger than the typical 75‑foot buffer — and designs stormwater systems to achieve 100% on‑site infiltration. He said the project refines a trail corridor and intends to provide bio‑infiltration features and regional trail connections by boardwalk in wet areas.
Committee members pressed developers on several…
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