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The below list items highlights the feedback received by Dane County Zoning for not issuing an approved Zoning Permit. By the end of this Zoning Permit Application document, it is Dettmann Vineyards intention to provide clarity regarding each concern. 1. Dane County Zoning Commission reviewed the current operations and determined the Dettmann's property is not a farming operation. 2. Agriculture is not seen as the primary use of this property. 3. The majority of the property is woodlands with very little fields suitable for farming. 4. A majority of the crop field has been rezoned to Residential. 5. The proposed $600k, 8600 sq foot building is disproportionate to the scale of proposed operations on the farm. 6. The proposed building is the same building as had its building permit revoked due to proposed banquet hall/commercial use. Which suggests that we are still entertaining this use which would be commercial and not agricultural. 7. The proposed building is in the middle of a crop field. 8. The single dwelling family building is rented out. 9. There is no evidence that the land is being devoted to agricultural use. 10.There is little land to establish a farming operation on the property. 11.We have an existing 4,300 sq ft Cleary building that can be used for our needed for our proposed agricultural operations. 12.Our grape vines haven't taken root yet and is still unknown if we will be able to successfully grow grapes. 13.Dane county zoning commission found that a septic system was being planned and that it was being used to support an event venue. 14.Al-ex zoning is established to severely limit development and is geared for agricultural production and limited accessory uses. 15.The filling and grading of the land to use as an amphitheater. 16.Storage of wine not produced on the property is considered a warehousing and is a commercial activity. 17.The building does not have overhead doors nor ingress and egress for farm machinery to enter and exit the building. 18.Restaurant/Tavern (Tasting Room) is a C1 Commercial zoning w/a Conditional Use Permit. 19.Winery/Wine Production (not grown on property) is a C1 commercial zoning. Dettmann Vineyards has thoroughly reviewed each of the above listed items and has revised their business plan to reflect each concern. As a business, Dettmann Vineyards aims to accomplishing the following with the property located at 4200 County Highway P. 1. Maintain the land as Agricultural Zoning. 2. Maximize all agricultural offerings that the current Dettmann Vineyards property has to offer.