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4) The Dohmeiers returned to the property in October of 1996. A building permit for a single family dwelling (2,666 square feet of living area plus 726 square feet for an attached garage) was issued on October 21, 1996. A second building permit for a 30' x 36' pole barn was issued on April 2, 1997. Two horses were placed on the property in October of 1996. The property was zoned A-1 at the time. 5) In the spring of 1997, the Dohmeiers were informed of the property's non-compliance status regarding the placement of horses on the property. Thus, the petition to rezone the property to RH-1 was initiated. -Several Board members expressed concern regarding spot zoning and the potential precedent approval of the zoning petition may establish in the Town of Middleton. A substantial number of other properties less than 5 acres exist in the Town of Middleton. Many of these properties are currently zoned A-1. Finally, it is relevant to point out that Section 10-2-42(e)(3) of the Town of Middleton Ordinances which was in effect at the time of the CSM and remains in effect today required that zoning changes be identified at the time of filing of the CSM. The Dohmeiers indicated during the meeting on July 21, 1997, that it was their intent at the time the CSM was filed in 1993 to have horses on the property. However, no indication of any potential rezoning was provided at that time, contrary to Town Ordinances. Clearly, the Dohmeier rezoning petition was a difficult decision for the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Middleton. The Town Board adopted a position which reflects a consistent opposition to spot zoning and the use of zoning regulations to accomplish property use decisions on substandard parcels. We appreciate the opportunity to communicate the Town's decision and rationale regarding this matter to your office. Please feel free to contact my office at (608) 833-5887 if you should have any questions. Cordia y, Greg A. a on Town Clerk 2