Plan Commission Meeting | March 23, 2026

The City of Watertown Plan Commission held a meeting on March 23, 2026, where they reviewed and approved several planning and zoning matters, including a conditional use permit for a car wash at 1727 South Church Street. The commission discussed site plan details such as parking, landscaping, traffic flow, and easements related to the project. They approved the permit with conditions, including waivers of certain design standards. Additionally, the commission approved a Certified Survey Map for 510 South Second Street and a lease agreement for use of parkland at 1514 Avenue for gardening purposes. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing proposed updates to the city's zoning code parking standards, focusing on reducing minimum parking requirements for multifamily and commercial developments, considering parking maximums, and bicycle parking requirements. The commission members expressed support for reducing minimum parking but were skeptical about imposing parking maximums, citing concerns about visitor parking and business needs. The discussion also touched on balancing parking regulations with development financing and community needs. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made, but the zoning code updates could influence future development and procurement activities related to site planning and construction.