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Plan Commission approves limited outdoor dining, music and recreation at East Wilson block with conditions
Summary
The commission approved conditional uses to allow outdoor dining after 9 p.m., amplified music and sand volleyball for three adjacent restaurants at 506–518 E. Wilson St., subject to conditions including a single stage, speaker orientation away from residences toward Blair Street, notification of six special events by March 15, and an expiration option for two seasons.
The City of Madison Plan Commission on Feb. 2 approved conditional uses allowing an outdoor eating area open after 9 p.m., amplified sound for limited live music and outdoor recreation (sand volleyball) shared by three restaurants at 506–518 East Wilson St. and 132–150 South Blair St.
Planner Tim Parks told commissioners staff reviewed a November 2025 application and recommended approval with conditions aimed at reducing impacts on nearby residences. The approval permits music on Sunday and Monday evenings from 4 until 9 p.m. between May 15 and Sept. 15, sand volleyball Monday–Friday until 10:30 p.m. and Sunday midday hours, and six…
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