Plan Commission Packet 10/19/2026

AGENDA REVISED PLAN COMMISION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026 5:00PM 133 CRESCENT STREET Please take notice that there will be a public meeting of the above governmental body, on the date, time, and place indicated for purposes considering the subject matter set forth in the following agenda . The following agenda will be followed: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Additions/Corrections/Approval of Agenda as posted 4. Approve meeting minutes from September 21, 2026 5. Citizen Comment on any subject not on the agenda. 6. Discuss an extension of Village water main through Parcel 034/0806-1729-000-7 (Simeon Wolf) in the Town of Mazomanie to service Dane Iowa Wastewater Treatment Facility. 7. Move into Closed Session pursuant to Wis State Statute 19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specific public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. 8. Move into Open Session 9. Discuss and make a recommendation on the extension of Village water main through Parcel 034/0806-1729-000-7 to service Dane Iowa Wastewater Treatment Facility. 10. Discuss and take action on a request from Thomas Wangard for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a first-floor residential apartment in the rear of building located in the B-1 District. Parcel 153/0806-093-5631-8. 11. Discuss and make a recommendation regarding a revision to plans for the 4-Plex Townhomes at 431 Emily Road to include the addition of a screened porch on the eastern-most unit. 12. Discuss and make a recommendation to allow for a residential staircase at 10 Brodhead Street in the B-1 Commercial District. 13. Update on the Housing Study project with Vierbicher. 14. Announcements 15. Adjournment This may also constitute a meeting of the Village Board , Public Works and Properties, and Public Utility Commission because (i) the members of the Plan Commission may constitute a majority of the members of the Public Works and Properties Committee and/or Public Utility Commission; or (ii) it is expected that non-committee Village Board members may or will attend this committee meeting. As such, the Village Board, Public Works and Properties Committee, and Public Utility Commission will not take any formal action at this meeting; and all such action shall be done by the Plan Commission . Nevertheless, notice is given that a majority of the Village Board , Public Works and Properties, and Public Utility Commission may be expected to attend the meeting to gather information which may include being included in the discussion or asking questions concerning matters over which they have decision-making responsibilities. Any person who has a qualifying disability, as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act, that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format, must contact the Village Clerk at 608 -795-2100, 133 Crescent St., Mazomanie, WI, 53560, at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary/reasonable arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. Posted: 10/12/2026 CJE Revised: 10/13/2026 CJE PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES September 21, 2026 Members: Chair: Natalie Beil; members Rob Westerlund, Ken Trager, Les Sander, Dick Royston, and Jim Marx. Members Absent: Neil Harrop Also Present: Curt Erickson (Village Administrator), Angie Volkman (Clerk/Treasurer), and Mathew Miller (Vierbicher) The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Plan Commission Chair, Natalie Beil. Motion by Marx, second by Trager to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Royston, second by Marx to approve the minutes dated June 15, 2026 & June 22, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. Citizen Comment on any subject not on the agenda: None Motion by Trager, second by Sander to open the Public Hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit for parcel 153/0806-093-5631-8. Motion carried unanimously. No one registered to speak nor reached out on this agenda item. Beil asked if there was any public comment on this hearing. Beil asked if there was any public comment on this hearing. Beil asked if there was any public comment on this hearing. Motion by Marx, second by Trager to close the close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Discuss and take action on a request from Thomas Wangard for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a first-floor residential apartment in the rear of building located in the B-1 District. Parcel 153/0806-093-5631-8. The commission discussed all matters that they would like to see put into the Conditional Use Permit: • fence • cleanliness of the yard • annual review • Village ordinances would need to be complied with Motion by Sander, second by Marx to table this CUP until the commission has legal counsel advice on the items they would like to put into the CUP. Motion carried unanimously. Next Plan Commission Meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2026. Discuss and take action on a request to vacate the utility easement on Lot 14 & 15 of the Pheasant Ridge Run subdivision. (509 Ridge Drive). Motion by Marx, second by Royston to recommend to the Village Board to approve the resolution authorizing the release of the utility easement on Lot 14 & 15. Motion carried unanimously. Discuss Housing Study project with Vierbicher. Mathew Miller discussed two topics with the commission: 1. Information from Plan Commission (“What do you want our Vierbicher team to know?” a. Technical-Housing ideas or projects which did not happen; utility capacity constraints; current housing concerns; future housing opportunities; etc. b. Lived Experience-What have you, friends, or family experienced with housing in the Village? Is there a type of housing which has little or no supply? How affordable is housing? 2.Information we learn from others a. Employer interview 1. Do prospective employees initiate questions about housing in the Village during their interviews? 2. During interviews or hiring, do you ask about housing or relocation for prospective employees? 3. Does your team have resources to share with new hires about housing? Is your HR team comfortable talking about this with new employees? (in Mazomanie, Dane County, etc.) 4. Do you know what is the farthest (in miles or minutes) one of your employees travels to work? (this could be known from watercooler talk, etc.) a. How does this employee get to work? b. Has this employee asked about closer housing? 5. What housing-related reasons might a prospective employee list for NOT living in the Village? a. I cannot find a home in my price range. b. The housing type I want is unavailable. c. There are restrictions (no pets, handicap-accessibility limitations) which don't work for my lifestyle. d. It would negatively affect another household member (different commute or school district) 6. Have you lost a potential job candidate due to their inability to find housing? 7. Have you lost a potential job candidate due to commute distance, school district, or other concerns? 8. What components of housing in Village of Mazomanie are working well (for your business)? 9. How is housing in Village of Mazomanie falling short of you or your employee’s expectations? 10. For your employees, is owning or renting preferred? 11. What types of housing are preferred by employees? Which are avoided? 12. Are there types of housing currently unavailable in the Village (55+)? 13. Have you heard from your employees about a housing feature they really want? (attached garage, walking distance to work. etc.) 14. What local amenities do employees really enjoy? Any amenities they wish the Village had? 15. Are there housing types or solutions you think the Village should allow or pursue? b. Community Survey Announcements: None Motion by Trager, second by Sander to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 pm Angie Volkman Clerk/Treasurer WATER LINE EXTENSION TO DIWWTF Property Address: 5745 Mahocker Road Parcel Number: 034/0806-181-9710-7 Parcel Number: 034/0806-172-9000-7 Property Owner: DIWWTF Meeting Date: October 19, 2026 Previous Review: N/A REQUEST AND PURPOSE The Dane Iowa Wastewater Treatment Facility (DIWWTF) is requesting an extension of the Village water main from Wick Drive to provide a reliable, long-term water supply to its facility. DIWWTF currently relies on a well that is approximately 25 years old. If the well were to fail, the facility would have no redundant water supply or secondary well available. DIWWTF is planning a multi-million-dollar facility upgrade in 2027 and would like to connect to the Village water system to ensure a dependable water supply. If approval for the water main extension cannot be obtained, DIWWTF intends to pursue installation of a secondary well as an alternative. BACKGROUND DIWWTF explored two potential routes for extending the water main: utilizing the Wisconsin Southern Railroad right-of-way or acquiring property from Simeon and Heidi Wolf. In April, DIWWTF initiated negotiations with the Wolf family to purchase approximately one acre of land for the proposed water main extension. However, the parties were unable to reach an agreement on the purchase price. The Wolf family requested $67,000, while DIWWTF's offer was $33,500. Subsequently, Wisconsin Southern Railroad denied the permit application to install the water main within its right-of-way due to concerns that the project could interfere with a potential future expansion of the railroad's rail lines. In September, DIWWTF and the Village reengaged the Wolf family to explore alternative arrangements. This effort was prompted by the September 30 deadline for submitting all required materials for the Clean Water Fund grant. During a meeting involving all parties, the Wolf family indicated that selling an acre of land was no longer a viable option due to the presence of an irrigation system serving their agricultural fields. As an alternative, the parties discussed obtaining a utility easement that would allow the water main to cross the property while permitting the Wolf family to continue farming the affected area. The Wolf family requested $85,000 for the easement. At this time, neither DIWWTF nor the Village is able to meet the requested price. BENEFIT TO THE VILLAGE Extending the Village water main to DIWWTF could provide a long-term benefit to the Village by supporting potential future expansion of the Village's corporate limits to the west. Installing water infrastructure now could help accommodate future growth and development in that area. ADDITIONAL COST TO THE VILLAGE DIWWTF's water service needs can be met with an 8-inch water main. However, the Village would prefer to install a 12-inch water main to accommodate potential future expansion and provide additional capacity for anticipated growth. According to Town & Country Engineering, the estimated additional cost to upsize the water main from 8 inches to 12 inches is approximately $200,000. This additional cost would be the Village's responsibility. SUMMARY The proposed water main extension presents an opportunity to provide DIWWTF with a more reliable water supply while potentially supporting the Village's future westward expansion. However, the project faces challenges related to securing a viable route and the cost of obtaining the necessary easement from the Wolf family. The Village will need to consider the potential long-term benefits of the extension against the estimated $200,000 cost of upsizing the water main, in addition to determining whether a feasible and financially acceptable easement arrangement can be reached. If the water main extension does not move forward, DIWWTF plans to pursue installation of a secondary well to provide redundancy for its existing water supply. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST First floor apartment in rear of commercial building Property Address: 7 Marion Street Parcel Number: 0806-093-5631-8 Property Owner: Thomas Wangard Meeting Date: October 19, 2026 Previous Review: September 21, 2026 REQUEST & PURPOSE The property owner, Thomas Wangard, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow continued occupancy of an existing first- floor residential apartment located at the rear of the commercial building addressed at 7 Marion Street. The request is intended to establish the necessary land-use authorization for the current owner to continue the existing residential use. The application does not propose an expansion of the apartment, an increase in the number of residential units, or a change to the general layout of the building. The Plan Commission is being asked to determine whether the continued residential use will be permitted at this location, and if approved, what conditions are necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare and ensure compliance with applicable Village Ordinances. BACKGROUND & PERMIT HISTORY Residential use at the property reportedly dates to before 2016. The current tenant has occupied the first- floor apartment since 2019, when the property was under previous ownership. During that time period, the previous owner obtained a CUP authorizing a residential apartment on the first floor at the rear of the commercial building. The property was sold in 2021. According to the application history, the prior CUP does not transfer to the subsequent owner. The current owner is therefore requesting a new CUP to authorize the continued use under their ownership. The request is for continuation of an established use rather than the introduction of a new residential occupancy. SITE LAYOUT AND EXISTING CONDITIONS The first-floor apartment is located at the rear of the commercial building and provides a separate means of ingress and egress from the commercial space and second-floor apartment with access on Marion Street. The proposed use would maintain this separate access and would not alter the building’s general arrangement. The following characteristics are relevant to the CUP review: 1. Residential use has existed since pre-2016. 2. Current tenant has occupied the first-floor apartment since 2019. 3. The apartment is located at the rear of the commercial building, separate from the storefront. 4. Property maintenance concerns have been identified, including refuse accumulation, recycling materials attached to the fence, and exposed landscaping tools in an unsecured area. 5. The existing fence appears inconsistent with the fence permit issued in 1997 and does not comply with setbacks and fence requirements. 6. On-street parking is a concern because the street is narrow and parking has interfered with snow removal. 7. Commercial space has known fire code violations and proper notification should be provided to tenants of these violations. PLAN COMMISSION REVIEW HISTORY The Plan Commission tabled its recommendation regarding issuance of the CUP pending confirmation from the Village Attorney concerning fire inspections and the Village’s potential liability in light of known violations in the commercial space. It is the Village Attorney’s opinion, all properties within the Village are subject to fire inspection and it would be at the discretion of the Fire Inspector/Fire Chief to temporarily or permanently suspend occupancy in residential living spaces with known fire code violations in the attached commercial space. During a meeting with the Fire Department on October 1, 2026, it was determined the Fire Inspectors will provide a letter to tenants occupying mixed-use buildings of known fire code violations in commercial spaces. CUP ANALYSIS 1. Compatibility with the Existing Use and Surrounding Properties The apartment’s location at the rear of the building and its separation from the storefront provide a basis for considering the continued residential use independently from the commercial space. The continued use is compatible with the CUP zoning requirements in the B-1 Commercial District. 2. Access, Ingress, and Egress Before approval, the Village’s fire inspectors shall confirm that the existing access and exit arrangements satisfy applicable fire code requirements. The existence of a separate entrance alone does not establish compliance. 3. Public Health, Safety, and Welfare The Plan Commission shall include as part of the conditions, all fire code violations are to be reported to not only the landowner, but to all tenants of the building. 4. Property Maintenance and Abatement of Nuisances The property has a documented history of maintenance concerns, including a complaint and violation associated with Section 355-8, Garbage accumulation declaration of nuisance, in 2021. Current photographs and staff observations identify additional and continued concerns involving refuse, recycling materials attached to the fence, and overall upkeep of the property. These conditions are relevant to the CUP review to the extent that they affect the neighborhood appearance, sanitation, nuisance prevention, or compliance with Village ordinances. The continued residential use should not contribute to recurring property-maintenance problems. Conditions should be specific to identify the required corrective actions and will be enforced through the appropriate Village procedures. 5. Parking along Marion Street Marion Street is narrow, and on-street parking can create difficulties for traffic flow and snow removal. Staff have observed that the number of parked vehicles often exceed the practical capacity of the street relative to the surrounding properties. The Plan Commission should consider whether the residential use creates or contributes to parking conditions that adversely affect public access, snow removal, or neighboring properties. A limit of two vehicles associated with the residence could be considered as a possible measure. 6. Fence Compliance A fence permit was issued in 1997 for construction of a chain-link fence. The existing fence is not chain-link, and staff have identified a concern that the fence is located within required Village setbacks and may not comply with Section 415-86 of Village Code. The Plan Commission should require the owner to resolve the discrepancy between the existing fence and the prior permit. The owner should also comply with the applicable fence ordinance, including setback and other relevant requirements. Any required relocation, alteration, or replacement shall be completed in accordance with the Village’s ordinance and permitting procedure. The issuance of a CUP shall not be construed as approval of the existing fence or authorization to maintain a nonconforming fence. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends conditional approval of the CUP Permit for 7 Marion Street, allowing continued use of the existing first-floor apartment at the rear of the commercial building, subject to the applicable CUP approval standards, all applicable Village ordinances, and the conditions listed below for a period of 1- year. Proposed Conditions: 1. Property maintenance a. The owner and tenants shall comply with Section 355-8, Garbage accumulations; declaration of nuisance, and all other applicable property-maintenance and nuisance ordinances. b. All accumulated refuse materials shall be removed and properly disposed of. c. Recycling materials attached to or deployed on the fence or as part of the fence shall be removed and properly stored or discarded in accordance with Village requirements. d. Landscaping tools, patio furniture, flower pots and scrap lumber shall be securely stored within an enclosed area when not in use. 2. Compliance with Fire, Building, and Occupancy Requirements a. The Village shall obtain clarification regarding the fire-inspection history, known violations in the commercial space, and notify owner and tenant(s) of unresolved violations. b. The Village shall inspect the ingress and egress for fire code compliance as part of the building’s 6-month fire inspection. If code violations are found, immediate action for compliance will be needed. c. The Village shall conduct a new fire inspection of the commercial space and ingress and egress in advance of the issuance of a CUP. 3. Parking a. Owner and tenant(s) shall comply with all applicable Village parking, vehicle-storage, and street-parking regulations. b. Parking associated with residential use shall not obstruct lawful access, interfere with snow removal, or violate parking restrictions. c. The Plan Commission may consider a maximum of two vehicles associated with the residence. 4. Fence Compliance a. The owner shall bring the existing fence into compliance with Section 415-86 of the Village Code and all applicable setback requirements. b. The owner shall resolve the discrepancy between the fence permitted in 1997 as chain link and the existing fence. c. Any required relocation, alteration, replacement, or new construction shall be completed in accordance with the applicable Village permitting requirements. 5. Continued Compliance a. The residential use shall remain limited to the existing first-floor apartment at the rear of the commercial building, as described. b. No expansion of the residential area, additional residential units, or material change to the approved use is authorized by this CUP, unless separately approved as required by the Village Code and proper permitting process. c. The owner shall comply with all applicable zoning, building, fire, property maintenance, and all applicable Village ordinances. d. Any violation of the CUP conditions shall be addressed through the applicable Village enforcement procedures. § 415-86. Fences and hedges. [Amended 12-8-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-2 ; 6-14-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-1; 8-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-7] A. Fences defined. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply: BOUNDARY FENCE — A fence placed two feet from the property lines of adjacent properties, unless a variance is granted pursuant to § 415-86C(3) below. DECORATIVE FENCE — A fence which utilizes natural materials such as wood or stone, or which utilizes ornamental vinyl or steel or any combination of these materials, and which fence is constructed to enhance the appearance of a structure or the landscape. Wire, chain link or cyclone types of fencing materials are not considered decorative. Rail and picket fences are examples of decorative fences; and this listing is not exhaustive. FENCE — An enclosed barrier consisting of wood, plastic, stone or metal or any combination of these materials, intended to prevent ingress or egress. No fence shall be constructed of unsightly materials or materials which would constitute a nuisance. PICKET FENCE — A fence having a pointed or rounded post, stake, pale or peg laced vertically with the point or sharp part pointing upward to form a part of the fence. PROTECTIVE FENCE — A fence constructed to enclose a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare. SECURITY FENCE — A fence constructed in such a manner as to enclose an area and keep unauthorized persons from entering. B. Height of fences regulated. (1) Alleys. There shall be a maximum height of four feet for all fences adjacent to an alley. (2) Street side and boundary fences. There shall be a maximum height of four feet for all fences adjacent to a public street and in the side yard area for distances from the front property line to a line drawn parallel to the front property line, initiating from a point a maximum of one foot forward of the rear corner of the main body of the house to the side property line. Beyond that point, there shall be a maximum fence height of six feet. (3) Corner lot fences. On a corner lot, where the lot lines abut a public street, there shall be a maximum fence height of four feet. For the rear lot area directly behind the house, including one foot toward the side street of the lot and one foot toward the front of the house, the maximum height of a fence may increase to six feet. For the non-street side of the property, the other provisions of this section apply. (4) Special circumstances. Where such lot line is adjacent to commercially or industrially zoned property, there shall be an eight-foot limit on the height of a fence or wall along such lot line. C. Setback for residential fences. (1) Alleys. There shall be a minimum setback of four feet from all alleys. (2) Street side and boundary fences. There shall be a two-foot setback from all property lines. On a corner lot where streets or alleys intersect, there shall be a ten-foot vision Village of Mazomanie, WI Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/MA2209 on 2026-10-12 triangle from the corner of the property. (3) Exceptions to the setback for residential fences. An exception to the two-foot setback for a fence in a residential area may be obtained if there is a written agreement between all adjoining property owners agreeing to the variance. A copy of this written agreement must be filed with the Village Clerk and placed in the property folders of all properties involved. (4) Invisible fences. Invisible fences may not be placed closer than three feet from all property lines. D. Security fences. Security fences are permitted on the property lines in all districts except residential districts, but shall not exceed 10 feet in height and shall be on an open type similar to woven wire or wrought iron fencing. E. Decorative fences. Where the four-foot requirement of Subsection B(2) or (3) is applicable, only decorative fences may be installed. F. Prohibited fences. No fence shall be constructed which conducts electricity or is designed to electrically shock, or which uses barbed wire; provided, however, that barbed wire may be used in industrially zoned areas if the devices securing the barbed wire to the fence are 10 feet above the ground in height and project toward the fenced property and away from any public area. G. Temporary fences. Fences erected for the protection of plantings or to warn of construction hazards, or for similar purposes, shall be clearly visible or marked with colored streamers or other such warning devices at four-foot intervals. Such fences shall comply with the setback requirements set forth in this section. The issuance of a permit shall not be necessary for temporary fences as described herein, but said fences shall not be erected for more than 45 days in any calendar year. H. Hedges, shrubbery and trees. At maturity, hedges, shrubbery and trees shall be located no closer than two feet from any property line. Hedges, shrubbery and trees adjacent to any alley must be located no closer than four feet from the alley. Plantings that are placed in the vision triangle area of a corner lot shall not exceed two feet in height from the street level. All plantings must be trimmed to meet these limitations. I. Application of plat restrictions or covenants to the fence ordinance. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted or construed to permit or authorize the construction or installation of fences or plantings otherwise prohibited or restricted by recorded plat restrictions or covenants. J. Fences to be repaired. All fences shall be maintained and kept safe and in a state of good repair, and the finished side or decorative side of a fence shall face adjoining property. K. Fence permit required. No permanent fence shall be erected in the Village until a permit for the same has been granted by the Building Inspector. Application for a fence permit shall be on a form provided by the Building Inspector and accompanied by specifications or a design sketch for his approval. A permit fee established by resolution of the Village Board shall accompany such application. Village of Mazomanie, WI § 415-86 § 415-86 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/MA2209 on 2026-10-12 § 290-2. Deposit of deleterious substances. No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited in any public street or on any public ground or on any private property not his own any refuse, garbage, litter, waste material or liquid or any other objectionable material or liquid. When any such material is placed on the person's own private property, it shall be properly enclosed and covered so as to prevent the same from becoming a public nuisance. § 290-9. Abatement of public nuisances. § 355-8. Garbage accumulation; declaration of nuisance. The accumulation or deposit of garbage, trash or putrescible animal or vegetable matter in or upon any lot or land or any public or private place within the Village which causes the air or A. Enforcement. The Chief of Police, the Chief of the Fire Department, the Director of Public Works and the Building Inspector shall enforce those provisions of this chapter that come within the jurisdiction of their offices, and they shall make periodic inspections and inspections upon complaint to ensure that such provisions are not violated. No action shall be taken under this section to abate a public nuisance unless the officer shall have inspected or caused to be inspected the premises where the nuisance is alleged to exist and have satisfied himself that a nuisance does in fact exist. B. Summary abatement. If the inspecting officer shall determine that a public nuisance exists within the Village and that there is great and immediate danger to the public health, safety, peace, morals or decency, the Village President, upon the recommendation of the appropriate department head, may direct the proper officer to cause the same to be abated and charge the cost thereof to the owner, occupant or person causing, permitting or maintaining the nuisance, as the case may be. C. Abatement after notice. (1) If the inspecting officer shall determine that a public nuisance exists on private premises but that the nature of such nuisance is not such as to threaten great and immediate danger to the public health, safety, peace, morals or decency, he shall serve notice on the person causing or maintaining the nuisance to remove the same within 10 days. If such nuisance is not removed within such 10 days, the proper officer shall cause the nuisance to be removed as provided in Subsection B. (2) If the inspecting officer shall determine that a public nuisance exists on private premises but that the nature of such nuisance is not such as to threaten great and immediate danger to the public health, safety, peace, morals or decency, he shall file a written report of his findings with the Village President who shall cause an action to abate such nuisance to be commenced in the name of the Village in Circuit Court in accordance with the provisions of Ch. 823, Wis. Stats. D. Other methods not excluded. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting the abatement of public nuisances by the Village or its officials in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin. Village of Mazomanie, WI Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/MA2209 on 2026-10-12 environment to become noxious or offensive or to be in such a condition as to promote the breeding of flies, mosquitoes or other insects, or to provide a habitat or breeding place for rodents or other animals, or which otherwise becomes injurious to the public health is prohibited and declared to constitute a nuisance. § 355-13. Deposits restricted. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to deposit, throw or place any refuse on or within any public street, alley, park, sidewalk, or other public place, or on any private property within the Village, whether owned, kept or controlled by such person or persons, except and unless placed in containers or receptacles or securely bundled as provided herein, and as authorized by the Chairman of the Public Works and Properties Committee. Village of Mazomanie, WI § 355-8 § 355-13 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/MA2209 on 2026-10-12 § 415-49. Parking requirements. All new parking lots and all alterations of existing lots shall be subject to the approval of the Village Board, after a recommendation from the Plan Commission. Requests for said parking lots shall be accompanied with detailed plans on landscaping, parking layout, drainage provisions and driveway locations. In all districts, except those areas which are located within the fire zone as designated on the Official Map, there shall be provided at the time any use or building is erected, enlarged, extended, or increased off-street parking stalls for all vehicles in accordance with the following: A. Access. Adequate access to a public street shall be provided for each parking space. B. Design standards. Each required off-street parking space shall have a stall width of at least nine feet and a stall length of at least 18 feet. Such space shall have a vertical clearance of at least 6 1/2 feet. Minimum width of aisles providing access to stalls for one-way traffic shall be as follows: aisles shall be not less than 24 feet wide for ninety-degree parking, 18 feet wide for sixty-degree parking, 15 feet wide for forty-five-degree parking (angle shall be measured between center line of parking space and center line of aisle), and 12 feet wide for parallel parking. For parallel parking the minimum length of the parking space shall be increased to 23 feet. No parking area of more than two spaces shall be designed so as to require any vehicle to back into a public street. Any parking area of more than five spaces shall be sufficiently screened in the form of a solid fence or shrubbery to protect adjacent residential uses. Large expanses of unchanneled parking areas shall be avoided by interior landscaping and safety islands. C. Location. (1) Location shall be on the same lot as the principal use or not over 400 feet from the principal use. (2) Off-street parking is permitted in all yards of all districts, except in the front yards of single-family and multifamily residence districts, but shall not be closer than five feet to a side lot line, right-of-way line, or rear lot line. (3) Off-street parking in the single-family residence and multifamily residence districts is permitted in the front yard in the driveway, even though closer than five feet to a side lot line, provided that the driveway conforms to the requirements in § 415-50. D. Surfacing. All open off-street parking areas, except a single parking space accessory to a single-family dwelling, shall be surfaced with a dustless, all-weather material capable of carrying a wheel load of 4,000 pounds (normally, a two-inch blacktop on a four-inch base or five inches of portland cement will meet this requirement). Any parking area for more than five vehicles shall have the aisles and spaces clearly marked. E. Landscaping requirements. (1) Landscaping. All public and private off-street parking areas which serve five vehicles or more and are created or redesigned and rebuilt subsequent to the adoption of this chapter shall be provided with accessory landscape areas totaling not less than 10% of the surfaced area. The minimum size of each landscape area shall not be less than 100 Village of Mazomanie, WI Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/MA2209 on 2026-10-12 square feet. (2) Location. Location of landscape areas, plant materials, protection afforded the plantings, including curbing, and provision for maintenance by the property owner shall be subject to approval by the Zoning Administrator. (3) Plans. All plans for such proposed parking areas, at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, shall include a topographic survey or grading plan which shows existing and proposed grades and location of improvements. The preservation of existing trees, shrubs, and other natural vegetation in the parking area may be included in the calculation of the required minimum landscape area. (4) Special residential requirements. Those parking areas for five or more vehicles, if adjoining a residential use, shall be screened from such use by a solid wall, fence, evergreen planting of equivalent visual density, or other effective means, built and maintained at a minimum height of five feet. Where a solidly constructed decorative fence is provided along the interior lot line, the minimum setback for the parking area shall be five feet from said lot line. Said fence shall be located a minimum of one foot from said lot line. (5) Street setback area. No parking shall be permitted between the street right-of-way line and the building setback line prevailing in the zone in which the proposed parking area is to be located. The resulting open area shall be planted in grass or otherwise landscaped to create a permanent green area. (6) Repair and service. No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted in association with parking facilities provided in residence districts. (7) Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be directed away from residential properties and public streets in such a way as not to create a nuisance. However, in no case shall such lighting exceed three footcandles measured at the lot line. F. Curbs. Curbs or barriers shall be installed a minimum of four feet from a property line so as to prevent the parked vehicles from extending over any lot lines. G. Number of stalls. The number of parking stalls required is shown in the following table, except that uses as itemized in the B-1 and B-2 Zoning Districts shall provide one parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet, except as indicated below.1 Use Minimum Parking Required Single-family and two-family dwellings and mobile homes 2 stalls for each dwelling unit Multifamily dwellings 2 stalls for each dwelling unit 1. Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II). Village of Mazomanie, WI § 415-49 § 415-49 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/MA2209 on 2026-10-12 Use Minimum Parking Required Housing for the elderly (non-nursing home) 0.5 space for each dwelling with 1/2 of these spaces to be built before occupancy and the balance of which spaces shall be reserved until such time as the Village Board may order them installed Hotels and motels 1 stall for each guest room plus 1 stall for each 3 employees Sororities, dormitories and rooming and boarding houses 1 stall for each bed Retirement homes, orphanages, convents and monasteries 1 stall for each 4 beds plus 1 stall for each 2 employees Hospitals, sanatoriums, institutions and rest and nursing homes 1 stall for each 3 beds plus 1 stall for each 2 employees Medical and dental clinics 3 stalls for each doctor Churches, theaters, auditoriums, community centers, vocational and night schools and other places of public assembly 1 stall for each 6 seats Colleges and secondary and elementary schools 1 stall for each 2 employees plus 1 stall for each 5 students of 16 years of age or more Restaurants, bars, clubs and lodges and places of entertainment 1 stall for each 3 seats and 1 space for each 2 employees Mobile home parks 1 stall for each trailer lot plus 1 stall for every 3 lots for guest parking Manufacturing and processing plants (including meat and food processing), laboratories and warehouses 1 stall for every 2 employees; number of employees shall be construed to mean the maximum number on the premises at one time Financial institutions, business, government and professional offices and retail and service establishments 1 stall for each 250 square feet of floor area and 1 stall for each 2 employees Motor vehicle sales (new and used) 1 space for each 500 square feet of floor area used plus 1 space for each 300 square feet of outdoor display area for each motor vehicle to be displayed (this requirement does not include service stations; see below) Village of Mazomanie, WI § 415-49 § 415-49 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/MA2209 on 2026-10-12 Use Minimum Parking Required Automobile repair garages and service stations 1 space for each employee plus 1 space for each 250 square feet of floor area used for repair work Bowling alleys 5 spaces for each alley H. Uses not listed. In the case of structures or uses not mentioned, the provision for a use which is similar shall apply. Floor space or area shall mean the gross floor area inside the exterior walls, where floor space is indicated above as a basis for determining the amount of off-street parking required.2 I. Handicapped parking requirements. In addition to any other requirements relating to parking spaces contained in this Code, the provisions contained in §§ 101.13, 346.503 and 346.56, Wis. Stats., and any Wisconsin Administrative Code sections adopted pursuant thereto are hereby adopted by reference and made applicable to all parking facilities whenever constructed.3 J. Changes in buildings or use. Whenever a building or use is changed, structurally altered or enlarged to create a need for an increase of 50% or more in the number of existing parking spaces, such spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change.4 K. Off-lot parking.5 (1) Required off-street parking spaces shall be located on the same lot with the principal use, or, when this requirement cannot be met, such parking spaces may be located off lot, provided that the parking spaces are located in the same district. Off-lot parking spaces shall also be held in fee simple ownership by the owner of the use requiring such parking or be leased or rented through a written agreement satisfactory to the Village Attorney. (2) Accessory parking may be located in residential districts, provided that said lots or property is immediately adjacent to a commercial or industrial zoning district. (3) All off-street parking lots adjoining lots zoned for residential use shall have a minimum setback of 10 feet from any interior lot line, except if the adjoining lot is used for legally conforming parking purposes. 2. Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II). 3. Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II). 4. Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II). 5. Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II). Village of Mazomanie, WI § 415-49 § 415-49 Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/MA2209 on 2026-10-12 Why statement: The proposed exterior staircase is an important improvement to the building’s functionality and long-term usability. It will provide a second access point to the upstairs apartment, allowing residents to enter and exit independently of the commercial business below. This separate entrance will minimize disruptions to business operations while providing greater privacy and convenience for apartment occupants. Due to the property boundaries and the lack of permission from the neighboring property owner to access the land behind the building, a rear entrance is not a viable option. The proposed exterior staircase is the only feasible solution for providing independent access to the upstairs apartment within the constraints of the property. Approving this staircase will support the independent use of both spaces, improve the overall functionality of the building, and provide greater flexibility for future owners while preserving the building’s historical integrity and commercial operations. Thank you! Kristin APARTMENT ALLEY FRONT OF BUILDING 4'-0" 1,219 mm 3'-0" 914 mm ENTRANCE LANDING & ENTRANCE TO APARTMENT 22'-0" 6,706 mm FACING BRODHEAD ST (FRONT OF BUILIDNG) FACING BRODHEAD ST (FRONT OF BUILIDNG) FACING BACK OF BUILIDNG DOOR LOCATION (MIDDLE OF BUILDING)