Development News for Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin

Plan Commission Recommends Approval of Emerson Road Zoning Map Amendment

The Planning Commission considered a zoning map amendment (ZMA 2602) for 11.73 acres located at Emerson Road South and Green Bay Green Valley Drive. The applicant, Bear Development, proposed rezoning the parcel from AG1 to low-density residential (RL). This rezoning is concurrent with a 22-lot subdivision application (SP26001) and a comprehensive plan update. Staff recommended approving the rezoning, clarifying that the initial application indicating RM zoning was likely a typo as it did not align with the subdivision plat or character of the area. The commission decided to discuss the plat first, then the rezoning, ultimately recommending approval of the zoning map amendment to the Village Board.

Condominium Plat Amendment Approved for TriRiccore Professional Park

The Planning Commission considered an amendment to the TriRiccore Professional Park Office Condominium plat (CP 2026-03) located at 6921 Mariner Drive. This amendment involves renaming the condominium association, incorporating an adjacent parcel (1055 Prairie Drive) as Unit 5, expanding the development from four to five buildings, and consolidating prior declarations and amendments into a single restated document. The zoning (C3) and uses remain unchanged; the amendment primarily addresses ownership consolidation and legal descriptions. A representative explained that while the five buildings were constructed together, one parcel was initially excluded from the association due to lender issues. The amendment aims to formally include this building, unifying the operation of the office park. The commission recommended approval of the amendment.

Condominium Plat Amendment Approved with Condition for Shared Construction Access

The Planning Commission reviewed an application to amend the Kingston Homes condominium plat (CP 2026-02) at 630 and 632 Emerson Road South. This amendment involves adding acreage and a garage to the existing condominium plat. The changes redefine the legal description and are necessitated by the development of the adjacent subdivision (SP26001), which requires access through an 18-foot strip of land owned by the Kingston Homes parcel. The commission expressed concern that approving the amendment without ensuring access for the subdivision would create issues, given that the two projects are moving forward concurrently. To address this, the commission recommended approval of the plat addendum, conditional upon the implementation of a temporary easement allowing construction access through the 18-foot portion of the Kingston Homes property. This condition aims to facilitate the development of the adjacent subdivision while mitigating potential conflicts between the separate but interdependent projects.

Plan Commission Approves Preliminary Plat with Conditions on Construction Access

The Planning Commission discussed the preliminary plat for a 22-lot subdivision (SP26001) located at Emerson Road South and Green Bay Green Valley Drive, intended for duplexes or condominium duplexes. The development is adjacent to Pheasant Creek. Key issues included potential access points and construction traffic. Initially, access from Emerson Road was proposed but was unfeasible due to an existing house and lack of adequate width. Access was planned via Green Valley Drive, but concerns were raised about construction traffic impacting the neighborhood. The developer proposed using an 18-foot strip of land owned by the adjacent condominium parcel as a temporary construction access. After considerable discussion and input from the developer's representative, who confirmed the feasibility of the 18-foot access and the ability to eliminate the temporary service road used for a garage construction, the commission voted to recommend approval of the preliminary plat, subject to the implementation of a temporary easement for construction access via the 18-foot portion. Concerns about road connections and the need for T-turnarounds were also noted.