By Scott Carlson Special to the Daily Reporter A state agency will comply with a court order to review a controversial, 200-acre development proposed for the village of Mazomanie. The state Department of Natural Resources chose not to appeal Dane ...

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By Paul Snyder A circuit court’s order that the state review a 200-acre development proposed for Mazomanie may put a regional planning commission in jeopardy. “I think it’s fair to say our future is up in the air at this ...

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By Paul Snyder Elected municipal leaders, not an appointed commission, should determine where and how cities grow in Wisconsin, according to Verona’s director of planning and development. “That decision, for me, is black and white,” Bruce Sylvester said. “By law, ...

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By Paul Snyder The chocolate brown color of Black Earth Creek near Mazomanie on Sunday prompted Village Trustee Mike Krawczyk to drive upstream toward Cross Plains to fish for trout. As the Mazomanie representative headed toward clearer water, he said, ...

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By Paul Snyder Verona’s promise to exceed state requirements for storm water retention is not good enough for Dane County planners who want the city to be perfect if it plans to grow. “What we thought would be a slap ...

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By Paul Snyder Dane County builders are revolting against a requirement for another layer of government regulation over where projects are built. The opposition stems from a Capital Area Regional Planning Commission requirement that cities, villages and towns collaborate on ...

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By Paul Snyder The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission on Thursday is expected to begin discussing its legal strategy in an ongoing debate with the village of Mazomanie. At the core of the dispute is a proposed 200 acre mixed-use ...

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