The city Plan Commission approved two plans for development in downtown Madison Monday, one located at 425 W. Washington Ave. and the other at 210 S. Brooks St.
The West Washington property will be converted into a multi-use residential and commercial space including 50 apartments, an optometrist’s office and a limited gym. While some community and commission members had reservations over possible consequences of rezoning the land, the development plan was approved for recommendation to city Council.
The other property, located at 210 S. Brooks St., aims to convert the former Longfellow School building into a new apartment building with 128 total apartments.
Some community members expressed concern at the “extraordinary and irregular request” to redevelop the land, specifically citing problems with the exterior design and parking spots on the property. However, committee members approved the plan for recommendation with an amendment for the developer to work with the commission to fix the problems that were raised.
Both developments will face final approval at the Common Council meeting Wednesday.
