Dennis Butteris

The meeting involved a preliminary consultation regarding a possible rezoning request that was determined to be a tax assessment issue, with recommendations for the property owner to contact the Town Assessor. Additionally, the commission held a discussion regarding proposed modifications to the SR-1 Village Special Design Review District, which will be revisited in future meetings.

The board discussed property abatement efforts for 433 W. Madison Street, noting progress on brickwork and utilities. Key business included the approval of disbursements, a review of the 2025 end-of-year financial report, and the passage of Resolution R-2601 concerning a 2025 budget amendment. The board also reviewed project cost estimates for Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades and preliminary sewer utility rates, and received information regarding the Public Input Session for the Baraboo Sauk County Campus Redevelopment Plan.

The meeting addressed a preliminary consultation with an individual regarding the possible rezoning of a parcel, exploring options for a country music festival or developing it as a subdivision, with discussions focusing on access, flood fringe, and subdivision requirements. The Plan Commission subsequently convened to discuss and take action on a request for a conditional use permit for reduced setbacks on a specific property, which was approved. There was also a review of proposed revisions for the SR-1 Village Special Design Review District (Overlay), which will be revisited in January.

The joint meeting addressed several items requiring action across the various committees. The Plan Commission and Downtown Design Committee approved a request from Nikki Stephens for exterior color modifications at 123 N. Lexington Street within the Downtown Design District. The Plan Commission separately approved a conditional use permit for reduced setbacks on parcel #182-0273-00000 located at 341 W. Hill Street. Furthermore, the Plan Commission and Joint Extraterritorial Zoning Committee approved a conditional use permit for reduced front yard setback on parcel #032-1002-21000, contingent upon the reduction being limited to an attached deck. The committee also discussed, but took no action on, an issue regarding an accessory building without a principal structure on parcel #032-1055-00000.

The session included the approval of the agenda and a consideration regarding a request submitted by Jody and Shelly Noble for a conditional use permit associated with reduced setbacks on parcel #032-1002-21000, located at S13238 Highbanks Road, within the Town of Spring Green. There were no general public comments received during the session before adjournment.