Madison’s city planning committee rejected a proposal for a new apartment building on North Bedford Street because it is in conflict with a long-term city planning guide.
Developer Todd Meinholz proposed demolishing a single-family residence at 125 North Bedford Street to build an eight-unit apartment building that Meinholz said would be marketed toward students.
The Plan Commission ultimately rejected the proposal because it is inconsistent with the Downtown Plan, a comprehensive planning guide for the city, and the new zoning code, which will go before Common Council Tuesday.
Commission member Bradley Cantrell said Meinholz’s proposal does not reflect what the city decided the West Mifflin Street area should look like in the future, which includes larger building projects that would increase density in the Mifflin neighborhood.
“This project is just wrong for this site,” Cantrell said.
Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said Meinholz can adjust his proposal to meet city regulations but he is unsure whether or not the project will progress.
“I could delay city council consideration for as long as [Meinholz] wants to decide the future of his development,” Verveer said.
The Plan Commission also recommended developments on West Johnson Street and West Main Street move forward to Common Council for consideration.
Developer Mike Slavish has proposed to demolish two buildings and the current Madison Fire Department Administrative Building to make way for a multi-use condominium project located at 305-325 W. Johnson St.
The plan includes space for apartments, commercial businesses, offices and new MFD administrative space, according to Slavish.
“I think this [proposal] is really a slam dunk,” Verveer said.
Commission members also approved a proposal to construct a 176-unit apartment building located at 306 W. Main St.
All three proposals are scheduled to go before Common Council Oct. 30 for final approval.
