The city of Madison Plan Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve Vermilion Development of Chicago’s demolition of the historic two-story, 47,000-square-foot Filene House, 1617 Sherman Ave., which was the first permanent location of the Credit Union National Association and dedicated by President Harry Truman, to make way for a one- to five-story housing project with 331 units, according to a Wisconsin State Journalreport.
The Plan Commission also voted unanimously for a conditional use, rezoning, and certified survey map for Vermilion for a five-building project with structures ranging from one to five stories that would provide the 331 housing units and parking on an 8.2-acre site at 1601 and 1617 W. Sherman Ave. The rezoning and certified survey map still require approval by the City Council.
The council will consider the final land use approvals on March 21.
