Plan Commission forwards certified survey map to council to combine parcels at Pennsylvania Avenue
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The commission recommended approval and forwarded a certified survey map to the Common Council to combine multiple parcels on Pennsylvania Avenue (1902 E. Johnson St. and 2010—2030 Pennsylvania Ave) to enable a future mixed-use multifamily development; environmental and DNR requirements remain in place.
The Madison Plan Commission voted March 2 to forward a certified survey map (CSM) that combines multiple platted lots into a single 7.9-acre parcel at 1902 E. Johnson Street and 2010—2030 Pennsylvania Avenue, a step project proponents say is necessary to build a proposed multifamily development in the RMX zoning district and transit-oriented development (TOD) overlay.
Planner Tim Parks said the CSM is required so a building of the proposed scale can be built across underlying lot lines. Staff recommended approval of the land combination with conditions and noted the Urban Design Commission will review building design and that conditional-use items (for example, whether an on-site pool qualifies as outdoor recreation) will return to the Plan Commission.
Joey Wisniewski, senior development coordinator for Newland Enterprises, said the company intends a mixed-use, community-focused multifamily development and explained the proposed lot lines and site context. Several commissioners asked detailed process and environmental questions; staff said the site remains under Wisconsin DNR jurisdiction for contamination and will require environmental site assessments and required DNR approvals before certain dedications or city actions can be finalized.
Alder Gagarin moved that the commission find CSM standards met and forward the consolidated parcel to the Common Council with a recommendation of approval; Alder Glenn seconded. The commission approved the motion without objection, forwarding the map to the Common Council for final action.
The CSM does not itself approve specific building designs or conditional uses; subsequent urban design review and conditional-use hearings will consider design, a potential pool and other elements.
Staff said written Q&A responding to commissioners' pre-filed questions was posted on Legistar and would be attached to the meeting record to clarify technical points about easements, dedications and environmental conditions.