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Plan Commission refers demolition request for Master Hall after fraught debate; approves nearby rezoning and CSM
Summary
The Madison Plan Commission heard hours of public comment on the proposed demolition of Master Hall and related redevelopment on West Gilman Street, approved rezoning and a certified survey map, but referred the demolition application for 415 West Gilman to April 13 for a condition report and more information.
The Madison Plan Commission spent more than three hours debating demolition, historic‑preservation and housing goals on March 30, approving a rezoning and forwarding a certified survey map for 411–433 West Gilman but postponing a final decision on the demolition of 415 West Gilman.
Supporters from the applicant team presented designs and said the proposal incorporates architectural elements from nearby historic buildings and will set aside 10% of beds at an affordable rate. Architect John Maievsky said the project’s massing, retail placement and facade details were refined with the Urban Design Commission and city staff.
Preservation advocates, led by John Rolling, who prepared the Landmarks nomination for Master Hall on behalf of the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation, urged the commission to deny the demolition permit. Rolling said the Landmarks Commission had already deemed Master Hall eligible for…
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