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Trisha Brown of New Day Planning and consultant Peter Haney presented a feasibility and market analysis commissioned by the city. The team said Waupaca's strengths — existing manufacturing base (including Waupaca Foundry), a sizeable regional labor draw, and recently extended water and sewer service — make the corridor suitable for industrial users that would support existing producers and food‑and‑beverage or metal fabrication supply chains.

Trisha Brown summarized interviews with local firms, county economic development staff and regional partners: nearly all interviewees favored uses that reinforce the local supply chain (food and beverage processing, metal fabrication, related warehousing and distribution) rather than speculative tourism or big‑box retail. Consultant Peter Haney presented data benchmarking Waupaca against similar Midwestern MSAs, showing strong manufacturing earnings and education levels; he flagged a citywide low housing vacancy rate and noted housing supply as a constraint for workforce growth.

On utilities, the consultants reported that WPS (the regional electric utility) indicated the capability to deliver up to about 15 megawatts to the site within roughly 18 months; city water and sewer capacity was described as sufficient for industrial users based on recent extensions. Trisha Brown said that, while these conditions are favorable, the city should pursue targeted next steps: update the future land use map and zoning in the affected area, open conversations with landowners and the adjacent town regarding annexation or coordinated planning, and pursue 'shovel‑ready' site checklists (regional \"gold shovel\" or state certified site programs) as warranted.

Commissioners asked about statutory requirements and the need to engage neighboring towns; staff and the consultants confirmed the process will require statutory notifications and that annexation/land‑use changes could take months. No formal zoning action was taken; the presentation was informational. Commissioners directed staff to begin outreach to the town and local landowners and to return with suggested next steps as appropriate.

Consultants and staff emphasized this is a long‑range, market‑driven recommendation intended to position the city to compete for industrial opportunities while also identifying other sites in town suitable for higher‑density housing and commercial gaps that could support downtown investment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waupaca City Plan 5.7.25","oneSentenceSummary","Consultants from New Day Planning told the Waupaca Plan Commission Wednesday that the Highway 10/County A corridor south of Highway 10 is best positioned for industrial development to support existing manufacturers and the local supply chain.","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},6243823,"Plan commission tables proposed zoning change on duplexes in single‑family zones",740,967000,1707000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3237543-d501c6203a4a6b42ede97f4fdd2649c5&start=967&end=1707","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3237543-d501c6203a4a6b42ede97f4fdd2649c5/thumbnail_967000.jpg","/articles/6243823/Waupaca/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Plan-commission-tables-proposed-zoning-change-on-duplexes-in-singlefamily-zones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243823-5b525372c2f9f8794e69973f208ca731/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165148&Signature=JUGYK-moA7QxZkc370h9mjLcg5j53AjA-o~zc5VTTHIOeOL5Ucx10bky010hk8LvJbJ8X8nyPB5znNAj7ICWtdHNO3rFA4Vnc13hmoE-N3LuU222IpYHxspicYXU2i35C62J0jGHqwBTrA13896EBQxdRU-X3-oUQiWm-tGYf6uPP5STnphePMR0y8~DtR3YgR2a51kPWFAd4HwjbIXmerJEjahdzG4BSREAljKc-HY63VKrQeO6ztG0lDtsO5gfWQhf9KO-BPBCVjvL7TewubrbIoviCTX~B~0KlSCJDqp~eolklOQXgIRKV31NC6Tpk2qJyU28ICIvCB7c0S8y6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff brought forward Ordinance O3‑2025, an amendment to Chapter 17.104 that would roll back a recent code change allowing duplexes as a conditional use in multiple districts, and the Waupaca Plan Commission voted to table the proposal for one month.

Aaron, a city staff member, told commissioners the change under consideration would remove duplexes as a conditional use in R‑1 single‑family districts and in several business districts. He said the earlier change — adopted pursuant to recommendations tied to the League of Wisconsin Municipalities housing toolkit — expanded where duplexes could be placed but that staff now believes the broader allowance may not be in the city's long‑term planning interest. \"I feel like [that change] is not in the best interest of the city of Waupaca,\" Aaron said, explaining concern that allowing duplexes broadly could consume limited commercial corridors and alter established single‑family neighborhoods.

Commissioners discussed competing objectives. Some members noted that duplexes can provide an affordable path to homeownership and can fit well architecturally in some neighborhoods; one commissioner said, \"a duplex is kind of a nice way to do that\" for young people seeking homeownership. Others and staff emphasized that covenants and homeowners' associations can bar duplexes but that the city cannot enforce private covenants; staff also explained that a conditional use, if it meets conditions, generally cannot be lawfully denied by the city.

Given the mix of perspectives and outstanding questions about targeted locations and potential zoning approaches, commissioners voted to table the ordinance for one month to allow staff to gather additional information, consult stakeholders, and return with recommendations. The motion to table carried with all commissioners present voting in favor.

During the discussion, commissioners suggested alternatives such as expanding R‑2 districts where duplexes are explicitly allowed, conducting more targeted mapping rather than a city‑wide allowance in R‑1, and consulting developers and neighborhood groups for design guidance. Staff did not present an immediate timetable for a final recommendation; the commission set follow‑up for the next regular meeting.","City staff proposed Ordinance O3‑2025 to revert a recent change that allowed duplexes as conditional uses across numerous zoning districts. Commissioners debated housing and preservation impacts and voted to table the amendment for one month to gather more information and stakeholder input.",{"_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},6243828,"Waupaca Plan Commission recommends rezoning of two Layton Road parcels to R‑1",800,132000,932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3237543-d501c6203a4a6b42ede97f4fdd2649c5&start=132&end=932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3237543-d501c6203a4a6b42ede97f4fdd2649c5/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6243828/Waupaca/Waupaca-County/Wisconsin/Waupaca-Plan-Commission-recommends-rezoning-of-two-Layton-Road-parcels-to-R1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243828-483317ddb997f97042b3e3b3042293b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165148&Signature=IBnVP-rnaRRYSrfDU6upF7ylfbgENTIHrf7tdBJMHJDe~pobrwXvN61elL30Y1gWI6iNo919wm-BF0SuuHdviLb2653q~mvXwxNn010xc3SQiYQ4r8dHiwl4cCnFXZ8kM6rQyFlV0cVUydLXqIUmjV7PlprVd198MBbpVYMtEdSONV~S6-HzKYid5k5JF8oyILeX7j3k1uEsJ55NsAN15TvwvIqtSxB4yrsgfYmKKBUMBsbpfsco1E7H-lpB1GA8R8ejd9t42SF5Fky-EONJNH0CgTvc44ybPEcQAQedOXSl5dPYrVMzyWNY5lzOaM19cyRF4atWC1SmEbhgrrwSyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waupaca Plan Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend that the city council rezone two adjacent parcels at 749 and 755 Layton Road from a mix of resource‑conservation and R‑1 to fully R‑1 single‑family residential.

The recommendation follows a public hearing at which property owner James Grabowski and his brother, Mark Grabowski, explained they had purchased the lots about four years ago and intend to build single‑family homes consistent with neighborhood covenants. \"We're just looking to build homes that fit with the covenants of the neighborhood, and keep the harmony of the neighborhood consistent,\" said Jim Grabowski, 755 Layton Road.

The commission's staff presentation said the current zoning maps include small slivers of resource‑conservation zoning that appear to be artifacts of older mapping technology rather than reflecting current on‑the‑ground limits. Staff noted that state Department of Natural Resources and wetland rules, along with the city's shoreline regulations, still govern building setbacks near the river.

Commissioners and the applicants discussed site constraints. James Grabowski said the lots are roughly 400 feet deep, with wetlands about 200 feet from the river's edge; he estimated roughly half of each property is wetlands and said the owners plan to build south of those wetland lines and to place wells away from protected areas. Aaron, a city staff member, told the commission the city's shoreline setback is 35 feet (compared with a 75‑foot county setback) and that other regulatory standards will still limit building near the river.

After asking questions about timing and permitting, commissioners moved to recommend approval to the council with standard zoning and building permit conditions. Commissioner Olson made the motion and Commissioner Angela Lesage seconded; the motion carried with all commissioners voting in favor. Staff said the item will be scheduled for city council consideration in June; because the plan commission held the public hearing, staff advised that a separate council public hearing will not be required.

The applicants said discovering the dual zoning had delayed their permitting process after Mark Grabowski submitted plans and encountered the RC designation. They told the commission they had already been working with DNR staff on wetlands and drainage matters and intend to follow all applicable environmental and setback rules.

The plan commission recommendation is advisory; the rezoning must be adopted by the Waupaca Common Council before any change in entitlement becomes effective.","After a public hearing, the Waupaca Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the city council rezone 749 and 755 Layton Road to R‑1 residential to allow the property owners to build single‑family houses. Commissioners cited existing wetland setbacks and other environmental protections in explaining the recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

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Consultants recommend industrial focus for Highway 10/County A corridor in Waupaca

Plan commission tables proposed zoning change on duplexes in single‑family zones

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