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• Dane County Planning and Development Department G . Room 116,City-County Building,Madison,Wisconsin 53703 { - Fax (608)267-1540 ' Planning � (608)266-4251,Rm.116 ' May 24, 2016 Records&Support (608)266-4251,Rm.116 Tom Matson Zoning P.O. Box 333 (608)266-4266,Rm.116 Stoughton, WI 53589 (also delivered via email) Dear Tom, Attached is a density study report you requested for property owned by Bryan and Janet Sorenson in section 14 of the town of Montrose. The property is located in the town's Agricultural Preservation area, where the density of non-farm residential development is limited to 1 lot(a/k/a "split") per 35 acres of land owned as of September 11, 1978. The property was part of a larger landholding owned by John Ringgenberg totaling approximately 72 acres as of 9/11/78. Under the town's density policy, the original farm was eligible for a potential of 2 splits for non-farm development. In 1996, the previous owner petitioned to create 3 new residential lots under rezone petition #6749. Due to the town's residential density limit, only 2 new residential lots were approved. As indicated on the density study, it appears that the eligible splits for the property have been exhausted, leaving no building rights remaining. You had also requested an opinion as to the status of lot 1, Certified Survey Map (CSM)#1878. A review of relevant property records revealed that the prior owner, Ringgenberg, unlawfully divided the property in 1977 when he transferred a portion of lot 1 CSM #1878 to the current owners (Gafke) of parcel 0508- 142-8315-7 (per document#1510624). To lawfully divide a platted parcel requires a new certified survey instrument. As a result of the prior unlawful division of lot 1 CSM #1878, neither the Sorenson nor Gafke properties are buildable. A corrective two lot CSM and zoning change would be required to establish a building right on either/both of the properties. Please note that this density analysis does not guarantee or preclude town or county approval of a particular land division, rezone, or development proposal. The Town of Montrose reviews all applications to rezone property, and apply interpretations, standards and criteria as set forth in their respective comprehensive plans to guide their decisions. Such standards include considerations for soil type, environmental features, site characteristics, compatibility with neighboring uses, proposed location of driveways and utility extensions, and proposed lot size and location. In addition, all rezones are subject to county Zoning Committee, Board, and Executive approval. A copy of this density study is being provided to the town of Christiana for their records. If you have any questions about this density analysis, please contact me by email at allanAcountvofdane.com, or by phone at 267-2536. Sincerely, Majid Allan Senior Planner cc: Julie Bigler, town clerk(by email) Bryan Sorenson, owner