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Development updates: Staff said occupancy for the final RiverNorth Cottages building (fifth of five) is expected in mid-April, after which Tycor will begin construction of six single-family homes priced in the $300,000–$400,000 range with optional models near $260,000. Tycor also intends to pull permits for four apartment buildings of roughly 10–12 units each once weather allows. Staff reported continued interest in industrial development near the airport and that BTS Development’s downtown apartments near the recreation center are progressing with interior inspections complete; building completion and rental occupancy were expected in June or July.

Alliance Industries / sewer extension: Staff said Alliance Industries has submitted plans to the state and expects to start construction in spring after approvals; sewer-assessment financing will be coordinated with the company’s building financing.

Personnel update: City Administrator Aaron Johnson announced that Public Works Director Justin Behrens is on an indefinite leave of absence after a recent family bereavement. Roger Hansen was named interim public works director; staff said routine administrative duties and planning commission support will continue. Johnson also said the city intends to post the city-administrator position followed by the economic-development-director recruitment in the coming weeks and will use an outside recruitment firm for the economic-development search.

Why it matters: The development projects represent near-term housing supply and industrial activity that could affect city infrastructure, sewer planning and local housing availability. The staffing changes affect who will manage public-works operations and near-term administrative duties.

Next steps: Staff will track occupancy timing for RiverNorth Cottages, permitting and construction timelines for Tycor and Alliance Industries, and progress on downtown apartments; Roger Hansen will oversee Public Works in the interim and the administration will post recruitment announcements as planned.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waupaca City Plan 4.2.25","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners received updates on RiverNorth Cottages occupancy, Tycor single-family and apartment permits, Alliance Industries sewer-extension plan, and downtown apartment progress; staff announced Public Works Director Justin Behrens is on leave after a family bereavement and Roger Hansen was named interim.","taxTitle","Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin","taxId",71039,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6087886,"Planning commission approves decorative streetlights in River North; developer to cover upgrade cost",141,1914000,2055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2887588-b7b0b8ea960562148d76e11f8c90b1ff&start=1914&end=2055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2887588-b7b0b8ea960562148d76e11f8c90b1ff/thumbnail_1914000.jpg","/articles/6087886/Waupaca/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Planning-commission-approves-decorative-streetlights-in-River-North-developer-to-cover-upgrade-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087886-3a0c38b4bac98081dc0e552871b58c1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775335310&Signature=cTH2ytvlBU3Avze79LhbfIZbqdvNUXPx8T5~TOM5b20Au9C1E5IDBB~Rpw2dtdS2N1BdFLYbJLngL3LE7CzBNaGrCSgn82ygiNIAqLlOb~kP3uDktP3h5kZlPK8JeHw7blLwlHZMq5uGBawqDbpgohWiKDUgzvW0prmo00iwi-ka-zuZBSyMJwCfDPkq2CYmEwnoh3lq9C1wThjHmcQAQnSAGQtw9WwBf3rDT-HlrJESTqPsnhYxjQgjkbgnCLqe8-~bQQz0B6Hi~~ay80Uo44~hCyzs86FRO0fG~g60ugb9uL0e~X3yxLGyCjW5Vllj-ihfJZVs1Q5GMZtxOq7VHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waupaca City Planning Commission approved an upgrade to decorative street lighting in the River North neighborhood, with the developer covering the incremental cost for decorative poles.

Public Works Director Justin Behrens prepared the memorandum included in the packet describing the developer agreement: the developer will pay roughly $12,000 for decorative poles while the city will pay ongoing electrical maintenance from its annual budget. The decorative lights will be fed by underground lines per the proposal.

Why it matters: Decorative lighting is an aesthetic upgrade over standard wood utility poles and will be paid for by the developer under the signed developer agreement; the city retains responsibility for electric maintenance costs within its existing budget.

Commissioners moved and approved the lighting upgrade by voice vote. Staff noted prior efforts to reduce overall streetlight energy costs in other areas and described the River North installation as consistent with developer-funded streetscape improvements.

Next steps: Developer to complete installation and the city will include expected maintenance costs in its annual utilities budget.","The commission approved an upgrade to decorative street lighting in the River North neighborhood; the developer Tycor will pay the incremental cost for decorative poles while the city will absorb ongoing electric maintenance costs from its budget.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6087891,"Commissioners approve 3-lot certified survey map; sewer extension planning to follow",406,1466000,1872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2887588-b7b0b8ea960562148d76e11f8c90b1ff&start=1466&end=1872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2887588-b7b0b8ea960562148d76e11f8c90b1ff/thumbnail_1466000.jpg","/articles/6087891/Waupaca/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Commissioners-approve-3-lot-certified-survey-map-sewer-extension-planning-to-follow","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087891-37f1163e28df89f0b231d5374d75b19b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775335310&Signature=ADbjpEWSY3JgVsLqDe6NCR2kzOJQpjan0xTQi2Q1fYa-xKCaeH5OTCYiKfGacsxWAHrTaO5-DwlarMKLxwiJb5w1weKTSXNCfq5cB5nzv7DPLVa~V5Xoqr0NXzd-C0pIX9ecrpy-A~krP28Als0Z5mzo-B9~6J9qp2E4Jo3TBZDLDU55vB28CRhY6SZNNYTYs2YUdguuOU5rMbkUkwZ3cGvSVASgY1kf7R2lD1sYK1syvbOMBTV5AOq9vx0b5QYJ7igwA5Y4YoJPzd1QPanqRl6jxYB1ZAzxXVx3LR1L8K-TrZ34v6IBF1w1WFi4RvxFNMlxUf4K6I3Ky6zKOfNIBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waupaca City Planning Commission approved a certified survey map (CSM) that divides a larger parcel at 419 South Harrison Street into three single-family lots.

Planning staff and the applicant told commissioners the division responds to local housing demand. The map includes an access easement for two of the lots because topography limits separate driveways. Commissioners discussed sewer availability and reviewed that the city has budgeted design funds to extend sewer to the neighborhood; final construction timing will depend on coordinating design and funding.

Why it matters: The CSM enables three new single-family homes in a neighborhood with limited existing sewer service. Staff said the city will pursue sewer design work and then determine construction timing; residents in nearby subdivisions will be part of future conversations about connections and assessments.

Staff noted a statutory public-site fee (city ordinance) of $200 per lot applies to residential land divisions and will be charged when the subdivision is recorded. The commission moved to approve the CSM; the motion was recorded as “I make a motion to approve the certified survey map for 419 South Harrison Street, 3 Lot Land Division.” The recorded outcome was four ayes, no ayes recorded against, and one abstention. The applicant remains actively marketing the lots, and no precise building timeline was provided.

Next steps: Coordinate sewer design work funded in the city budget; applicant or future buyers will need to comply with building and utility hook-up requirements before construction.","The commission approved a certified survey map dividing a larger parcel into three single-family lots at 419 South Harrison Street and discussed planned sewer design work to serve the area.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6087896,"Planning commissioners recommend conditional-use permit for private K–8 at 303 Southwestern Avenue",1313,122000,1435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2887588-b7b0b8ea960562148d76e11f8c90b1ff&start=122&end=1435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2887588-b7b0b8ea960562148d76e11f8c90b1ff/thumbnail_122000.jpg","/articles/6087896/Waupaca/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Planning-commissioners-recommend-conditional-use-permit-for-private-K8-at-303-Southwestern-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087896-3bb2c1aeda2405739bf39d26f5d5ffe6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775335310&Signature=VWfQelxZ6CjzYEQrWOE68byW2aH5NF-Zpqu7x9VAA6Xr9xT3mGEWaubXFAXb9TmSaK7reNn84R8HBP8O~BCXHGC3mAtws4R4TBK6tepWSyRYgRCUWreP0NbNC0OXuEl8g76mx9zJfT5nWz7B457Jbte4OR9wA4N2jcAXiZ~LJsXvZOSheMIA6tpkqKkBXG1mtcxV-0vwHxcmVngHuMX8fzUqfJVTmJO~Rxk49hvuvC4Hvf~YfeGb15xDKlf-FaCmMaXj0c~JrNEy-JvXv7uNNL7ZKfjBIONxFs32dEdb5sn-DPVjfl4qk3WuTblkxoB5a12VPpwdtevkGvxa1zdXNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waupaca City Planning Commission voted to recommend that City Council grant a conditional-use permit allowing Elan Holdings LLC to operate a private K–8 school at 303 Southwestern Avenue, the former daycare building.

The recommendation came after a public hearing in which neighbors and the applicant spoke about traffic, drop-off logistics and expected enrollment. The commission’s recommendation is conditioned on five requirements included in the staff report, including a site-plan review to address parking and traffic-flow concerns.

Why it matters: The property sits in a B-4 (strip commercial) zoning district with the Fulton Street overlay; a K–8 school is allowed only by conditional-use approval in that zoning. Site-plan review was highlighted by staff and commissioners as the step that will address how buses and parent vehicles will load and unload and where on-site parking will be located.

Aaron Hatcher, owner of the applicant Elan Holdings LLC, told commissioners he expects about 30–40 students in the school’s first year and that “probably the majority of them would be bus riders.” He said enrollment discussions with the district and transportation routing were ongoing and that he would coordinate with the police department on traffic routing if the permit is approved.

Neighbor Eric Halverson, who lives at 311 South Western Avenue, spoke in favor and said he had “never had a problem” with prior child-centered uses on the site. Nearby business owner Scott Bickley said he welcomed children but raised traffic concerns at the intersection near Pick n Save and McDonald’s and recommended the city review parking and circulation. Planning staff said site-plan review will directly address those issues.

City staff recommended approval in a written report. The report reiterates that all applicable state and federal requirements, building permits and other zoning requirements must be met and that any change to the requested use (for example, expanding beyond K–8) would require a new conditional-use permit.

The commission moved, by voice vote, to recommend approval of the conditional-use permit with the five staff conditions. The motion was recorded as “Motion by Eric, second by Dana.” The recorded outcome was four ayes and one abstention; the recommendation now goes to City Council for final action.

Next steps: The item will be scheduled for City Council consideration; a site-plan review application must be completed before final occupancy or operation can proceed.","The Waupaca City Planning Commission voted to recommend that City Council approve a conditional-use permit allowing Elan Holdings LLC to operate a private K–8 school at the former daycare at 303 Southwestern Avenue, subject to five conditions including site-plan review to address traffic and parking.","actionData","errors"]

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