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COMPOSITE REPORT - Page 2 APPLICATION NO. STAFF COMMENTS REGIONAL PLANNING Petition 7201, CUP 1496. This proposed more intensive rezoning appears to conflict with adopted town/county policies in the Town of Mazomanie. The general commercial policy which applies is: 3. Non-agricultural commercial uses will be limited to small contractors, vehicle storage and limited outside storage of materials such as provided currently in the "Limited Commercial Zoning District."Rezoning for such uses will be considered if the following criteria are met: a. Minimal conflict with nearby residences and farm operations. b. No septic tank installation will be required to serve the commercial use. c. The service offered is one generally needed by residents of the town. d. A minimal area is proposed to accommodate the specific use. e. The use conforms to the goals and policies of the appropriate plan district(see Section III). Staff Comments Related to Policies: This is an existing house and commercial building, built under the terms of the LC-1 Limited Commercial District. As you can see,LC-1 is a district which is consistent with the adopted plan policy. However, the C-1 zoning requested allows for many more intensive uses, which are inconsistent at this rural location. There are other rural residences along this quiet town road. The proposed use is an experimental lab and assembly plant for medical equipment. The "services generally needed by town residents" is related to the LC-1 District, which is limited to contractors such as landscapers or electricians and storage of equipment. The total site is 7.5 acres, while the existing Lc-1 zoning is half that size. There does not appear to be any rationale for a 7.5 acre area zoned C-1 in the application. The adopted town-county goals for this area(Dunlap Creek Valley) are: "1. Preservation of farmland and protection of farm operations from encroachment of non-compatible uses. 2. Preservation of the isolated and scenic rural character of the wetlands, open valley floors and adjacent hillsides and ridgetops. 3. Recognition of the special character and value of this valley to the town, the area and the county.