Council denies conditional use permit for 518 Board Road, citing parking and unit-size concerns

The Delavan City Council on Monday denied a conditional use permit (CUP) for 518 Board Road after members raised concerns about parking and unit size.

A council member moved to deny the application, arguing the proposed use was inconsistent with the zoning code and the purposes of the Business Local district. The motion cited the project’s impact on parking — 63 usable spaces on site versus the 69 required by the city’s standards — and said the proposed apartment dwelling unit would not provide the minimum required square footage per planned occupant (950 square feet, excluding hallways and service areas).

Supporters of the property urged caution about displacing residents and noted the building provides housing for people in crisis and families with school‑age children, arguing on‑site housing helps local needs. Other council members emphasized the municipal code findings cited in the motion and expressed concern the proposal did not meet the lodging‑use standards identified in the staff report.

Council debated the competing priorities before taking a vote; the motion to deny passed. The transcript does not record a complete roll‑call tally tied to individual yes/no votes for this item.

The denial means the applicant must either revise the proposal to address the council’s stated zoning and parking findings or pursue an appeal or alternative approvals through the Planning Commission and any required variance processes. The council moved on to subsequent agenda items after the vote.