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Council denies appeal for amplified sound at Menaka Brewing’s East Washington beer garden
Summary
The Common Council denied an appeal seeking approval for amplified outdoor sound at Menaka Brewing’s beer garden, finding the proposal did not meet the zoning standard protecting neighboring residential uses. Councilors and planning staff cited the site’s 40-foot proximity to homes and limited mitigation options.
The Madison Common Council on April 21 denied an appeal of the Plan Commission’s March decision to reject a conditional-use permit allowing amplified sound at Menaka Brewing’s taproom at 2927 East Washington Avenue.
Council members said the key legal test — whether the proposed use would “substantially impair or diminish” the uses and enjoyment of neighboring property (zoning standard 3) — was not met. Planning staff had recommended denial on that…
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