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SUBSTITUTE Amending Sec. 16.23(3)(a)4., creating new Sec. 33.19(5)(i)1., renumbering current Secs. 33.19(5)(i)1. through 4. to 2. through 5., respectively, of the Madison General Ordinances to include Landmarks Commission review of land divisions and plats of landmark sites and properties in Historic Districts.
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DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: This amendment provides for Landmarks Commission review of proposed lot sizes in certified survey maps and plats of landmark sites and properties in Historic Districts.
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The Common Council of the City of Madison do hereby ordain as follows:
1. Paragraph 4. of Subdivision (a) entitled "Subdivisions" of Subsection (3) entitled "General Requirements" of Section 16.23 entitled "Land Subdivision Regulations" of the Madison General Ordinances is amended to read as follows:
"4. In the case of land divisions and platted subdivisions plats, lot sizes shall conform to the area and width requirements prescribed for the zoning district in which the property is located, provided that in commercial and industrial districts lotting shall be to widths and areas deemed by the Plan Commission to be appropriate for the prescribed use. For land divisions and subdivision plats of landmark sites and properties in Historic Districts, the Plan Commission shall consider the recommendations of the Landmarks Commission under Sec. 33.19(5)(i)1. regarding lot sizes."
2. New Paragraph 1. of Subdivision (i) entitled "Other Duties" of Subsection (5) entitled "Powers and Duties" of Section 33.19 entitled "Landmarks Commission" of the Madison General Ordinances is created to read as follows:
"1. Review proposed land divisions and subdivision plats of landmark sites and properties in Historic Districts to determine whether the proposed lot sizes negatively impact the historic character or significance of a landmark or landmark site and whether the proposed lot sizes are compatible with adjacent lot sizes and maintain the general lot size pattern of the Historic District. The Landmarks Commission review shall be advisory to the Plan Commission."
3. Current Paragraphs 1. through 4. of Subdivision (i) entitled "Other Duties" of Subsection (5) entitled "Powers and Duties" of Section 33.19 entitled "Landmarks Commission" of the Madison General Ordinances are renumbered to Paragraphs 2. through 5., respectively.