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Public Hearing: May 24, 2016 Petition: Rezone 10989 Staff Report Zoning Town/sect: Zonin Amendment: p A-1 Ex Exclusive Agriculture Pleasant Springs 'di�corr District to C-1 Commercial Section 21 District, Commercial District to A- 2 Agriculture District Zoning and Land Regulation Committee Acres:1.9, 1.9, 14.8 Applicant Survey Req. Yes Roberts Irrev Family TR Reason: 2012 Moving existing commercial Location. zoning and remaining lands to 2479 Glenn Drive agriculture C i., 13 4 II J To:A-2 Glenn r 1 "" A-1(EX) ........................ . .. .... .. To C-1 DESCRIPTION:Applicant proposes to relocate a 1.95 acre area of existing C-1 zoning to the center of the -20 acre property in order to develop and operate a seasonal "wedding barn"business from May to October. A-2 zoning is requested for the balance of the property to provide zoning compliance for the existing residence and outbuilding. The business would provide an indoor venue for weddings, retreats, family reunions, etc. Events would be held inside a main barn (6,050 sqft) and a secondary barn (2,400 sqft)to be built within the C-1 zoned area. In addition, a 600 sqft storage building and 300 sqft trash enclosure are proposed. The business would be family run with no outside employees. Anticipated hours of operation would be approximately 4:30pm - 11 pm,with all events catered. OBSERVATIONS: Areas of steep slope topography are located on the western half of the property. Proposed new buildings would be located on the C-1 area, away from steep slopes. No other sensitive environmental features observed. TOWN PLAN: The property is located in the town's agricultural preservation area. RESOURCE PROTECTION:Areas of resource protection corridor are located on the property, associated with the steep slope topography. No new development proposed that would impact the resource protection corridor areas. STAFF: Town plan policies allow for limited commercial uses in the agricultural preservation area, provided that any such uses are compatible with the rural character of the town and existing surrounding uses. Conditional zoning approval for commercial uses should be used to ensure consistency with town plan policies. Staff recommends that a deed restriction be recorded to limit: the commercial uses of the C-1 zoned area to the wedding barn business and related events; seasonal operations from May 1 to October 31 annually; hours limited to 3pm-Midnight; no outside loudspeakers; signage limited to proposed 6'x8' sign at property entrance;all lighting to be down-shrouded; all new buildings & parking area to be completed in accordance with submitted site plan, subject to town review/approval. Applicant shall work with the town and Dane County Highways to determine if any improvements are necessary to ensure safe ingress/egress onto CTH N. Owner/operator shall notify the town in writing of large events with over 200 patrons a minimum of two weeks in advance. TOWN: Approved with conditions. See next page.