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Merrimac approves Colsac Lodge site plan and rezones four parcels to B-3 Business Park
Summary
The Village of Merrimac approved a Certified Survey Map combining four parcels, rezoned the site from R-1 to B-3 Business Park, and approved the Colsac Lodge site plan after the developer revised the roof design and addressed residents' concerns.
The Village of Merrimac on April 8 approved a set of actions clearing the way for the Colsac Lodge development south of Palisade, including a parcel consolidation, a zoning change and site-plan approval. The Plan Commission had recommended the measures after the developer presented an updated design.
Interim Plan Commission Chairperson Collin Bourgeois reported the Plan Commission found the Colsac Lodge proposal in alignment with village ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan. Owner Rod Ripley and Brad Crowley of 1848 Construction told the Commission they revised the design to replace a large gable roof with a flat roof averaging about 47 feet in height, down from a previously stated maximum of 62 feet. They also addressed residents’ concerns about overflow parking, noise, light pollution, pier size, security and increased boat traffic.
On April 8 the Village Board moved, and approved, three formal actions: a Certified Survey Map combining four parcels into one (motion by Andrew Gallus and Margaret Budde), a zoning change from R-1 Single-Family Residential to B-3 Business Park (motion by Stan Senger and Margaret Budde), and approval of the Colsac Lodge site plan south of Palisade (motion by Andrew Gallus and Nate Taylor). All motions carried on unanimous voice votes recorded as “All Ayes.” The trustees recorded as present were President Andrew Gallus and Trustees Margaret Budde, Nate Taylor and Stan Senger.
The developer’s changes to the roof profile were presented to reduce visual height; village minutes record that Ripley and Crowley responded to mitigation questions from residents but do not list conditions attached to the approvals. The Plan Commission had earlier recommended identical approvals at its April 7 meeting.
Next steps listed in the minutes include implementation of the approved site plan for the south-of-Palisade portion of the project; North-of-Palisade elements will be considered later. No building permits or construction timelines were specified in the minutes.
The Plan Commission and Board actions are documented in the meeting minutes. The village will proceed with the approvals as recorded.
