Fitchburg, WI Plan Commission 1-20-26

The Fitchburg, WI Plan Commission held a meeting on January 20, 2026, focusing primarily on land use and development projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of rezoning requests and preliminary plats for residential developments, such as the Irish 1855 LLC single-family residential project, which involved considerations of stormwater management, tree preservation, and neighborhood impact. The commission approved rezoning to medium density residential and preliminary plat with conditions addressing environmental and infrastructure concerns. Another significant agenda item was the amendment of the Planned Development District General Implementation Plan (PDD-GIP) for a hospice facility expansion, which included rezoning and future architectural review. Additionally, the commission reviewed a comprehensive development plan amendment for Fitchport Partners LLC to allow commercial and residential development off Ferona Road, discussing parking, buffering, and phased construction timelines. The commission approved the rezoning with conditions and discussed ongoing coordination with developers to address landscaping, stormwater, and traffic flow. Motions to approve rezoning and preliminary plats were passed unanimously, with staff and developers addressing community concerns and regulatory compliance throughout the meeting.