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tendency to liquefy when wet. For the same reasons, Wateska soils typically pose very severe restrictions on the installation of conventional septic systems. According to the soil survey, the northeast quarter-acre of Lot 1 has Brems sandy loam soils, part of a larger area of Brems soils that extends over the northern portion of Lots 2 and 3 on the preliminary CSM. Brems soils have a lower water table and more stable characteristics than Wateska soils, and pose only moderate restrictions on conventional septic installation. Moving the lot line between Lots 1 and 2 further east would encompass more of these generally more suitable soils into the area of Lot 1,potentially simplifying future construction. In any event, given the limitations of the underlying natural soils, the landowner should have a certified soil test and possibly a detailed flood elevation study done on Lot 1 before deciding on a residential building site. The property is approximately 450 feet northwest of Walking Iron County Park and near an area identified in the Dane County Parks and Open Space Plan as a native prairie or oak savanna remnant. Based on 1988 aerial photography, most of the site is currently heavily wooded. It is not known at this time if these woods contain any native savanna or oak woodland remnants. D. Site and Neighborhood Planning Issues The area is predominately a mix of residential, agricultural and natural area uses. Auto repair shops would normally be considered incompatible with adjacent residentially zoned properties. Although not normally required for rezoning petitions, a site plan showing the location of the auto parts buildings,parking areas and any screening or landscaping would help determine the impact of the expanded business on nearby residences. Fencing and or vegetative buffer strips between the C-2 parcel and adjacent residential parcels would help mitigate visual,noise or dust impacts. E. Public, Local Government, And Agency Input Town Board Action Although at the time of this report, no town action report had been received, conversations with the Town Clerk indicate that the Town Board voted to approve the petition with the condition that uses on the C-2 parcel be limited to: major repairs to motor vehicles, sales of new and used motor vehicles and parking or storage of motor vehicles. III. CONCLUSIONS A. Summary of main issues/findings The site has been the subject of a number of zoning violations dating back to the 1980's, including one active violation originally issued in 1995. This petition offers an opportunity to bring the property into compliance. The proposed Lot 1 consists primarily of soils unsuitable for building construction or septic system installation, with only a very small area of high ground available. More detailed information based on site investigations will be necessary to determine if this proposed lot is, in fact, suitable for development. 3