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Robin introduced the application and described the site along the Pike River and adjacent to existing commercial uses. Staff said the applicant proposes a concept plan that includes single-family lots, two-unit homes and townhouses and that the rezoning would require a concurrent comprehensive-plan amendment and later a preliminary and final plat. George (planning staff) said that a development agreement will be required to install the public infrastructure.

Developer representative S. R. Mills, of Baird Development, told the commission the company has recent, local experience and that Mount Pleasant’s zoning framework made previous projects economically viable. \"We often point to Mount Pleasant when we talk to a lot of different municipalities about what really good zoning code should or shouldn't allow,\" Mills said.

Multiple commissioners and public commenters raised traffic, connectivity and neighborhood‑character concerns. Commissioners discussed the Oaks Road and Biscayne Road corridors and whether new connections would create cut-through traffic for established neighborhoods. Commissioners suggested several mitigation tools — including traffic calming, mini‑roundabouts and design standards — that could be included in a comprehensive-plan amendment or in future subdivision design. One public commenter, Tony Martino of Braun Road, expressed concern about cumulative density along the corridor and urged the village to consider a cap or clearer limits in the comprehensive‑plan amendment.

Staff and commissioners also discussed infrastructure timing: sewer capacity and Braun Road improvements were cited as open issues that will be addressed in later engineering and development-agreement steps. Staff said sewer installation and right-of-way work are under review and that the village and developer will need to coordinate on funding and construction timing.

After discussion, Commissioner Davis I. Driver moved to forward a positive recommendation to the Village Board for ZMA 25-06 (5714 Braun Road); the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. The rezoning will now be considered by the Village Board; future approvals will be needed for any preliminary plat, development agreement, subdivision design and required permits.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Plan Commission June 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Mount Pleasant Plan Commission voted June 18 to forward a positive recommendation to the Village Board for Zoning Map Amendment ZMA 25-06, which would rezone about 60 acres at 5714 Braun Road from AG-2 to RM-1 (to roll into the new RN district).","taxTitle","Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Wisconsin","taxId",69143,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191385,"Plan Commission approves Microsoft-funded Lampara Creek restoration; public access limited by campus security",396,703000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4740578-d47bf65894103b81e1beea8b9474e9d9&start=703&end=1099","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4740578-d47bf65894103b81e1beea8b9474e9d9/thumbnail_703000.jpg","/articles/6191385/Mount-Pleasant/Racine-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-Microsoft-funded-Lampara-Creek-restoration-public-access-limited-by-campus-security","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191385-ab727239617d5514dfb5e30840162aba/orig.mp4?Expires=1776550124&Signature=a5BSXGm45DulfpRuilqpxD0mVwrvpniUmBbNOGnDGBrZeACrmwmkkoqoEkO2x~vzpJP7k6D1j7-~wuC~JwsaCzM7Iux27rE4QBDSWL2D3bysnF9SVIDWXCaT2asmWgOXZSKrMovEfgq1ecIf52489r2e7q~z-MybURkNuLSSktQiNcpXnYtTrq7mu7I0hdqKeVyMnJUdTplvkiR86Z-28BhajqfmVZg5zefSgMOtghJlX0RBpIH8302ujc4KuIkj7xDG58a9KtDNHlmQDrevEmMOysXXW4chbT172ZZPqqQNgyWagOtLajPog7HCywKYleGTzaqoG2kmQYHWzkDgrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mount Pleasant Plan Commission on June 18 approved a site-plan review to restore Lampara Creek along the corridor roughly between County Trunk Highway H and 90th Street, a restoration paid for by Microsoft in partnership with private developers and consultants.

Staff member Claude introduced the project as a privately funded restoration that covers the creek corridor through Areas 3A and 3B adjacent to the Microsoft campus. Project engineer Heather Schwar of Stantec said the design focuses on stream restoration, floodplain and upland plantings and post-construction site management, and described a planting and monitoring schedule that extends into 2026. \"And we want there to be fish. That's that's one of the main restoration goals that we're having there,\" Schwar said.

The commission and staff repeatedly noted that the corridor sits on private property between portions of the Microsoft campus and that the village retains a 75-foot easement on each side of the creek. Schwar and other staff emphasized the project is not planned as a public thoroughfare. \"This is not like a public access corridor,\" Schwar said, while also noting the village will retain maintenance access under the easement. Staff said they will clarify with Microsoft the precise extent of public access and any security restrictions.

Project timeline provided to the commission calls for final permit issuance and construction planning in June–July, a construction kickoff in early August, in-stream work during low-flow conditions through November–December 2025, enhancement planting in spring 2026 and post-construction site management through 2026.

The commission voted to approve site-plan review SP25-07 for the properties cited in the staff report, with no public opposition recorded during the meeting. The approval authorizes the plan review as submitted and allows the project to move forward into permitting and construction coordination. Staff said they will return to the commission with any location-specific access clarifications requested from Microsoft.

What happens next: staff will finalize permit coordination, confirm the village's maintenance access under the 75-foot easement and provide written clarification about public access and security restrictions requested by commissioners.","The Plan Commission approved site-plan review SP25-07 to restore Lampara Creek along the corridor between County Trunk Highway H and 90th Street. The work is funded by Microsoft in partnership with private developers and consultants; Village staff stressed the village retains a 75-foot easement and will clarify the exact public access allowed.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191376,"Commission approves two Pike River Pathway memorial donations; staff to choose final locations",326,3397000,3723000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4740578-d47bf65894103b81e1beea8b9474e9d9&start=3397&end=3723","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4740578-d47bf65894103b81e1beea8b9474e9d9/thumbnail_3397000.jpg","/articles/6191376/Mount-Pleasant/Racine-County/Wisconsin/Commission-approves-two-Pike-River-Pathway-memorial-donations-staff-to-choose-final-locations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191376-55542757475518f983010773a83758b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1776550124&Signature=a5qwU2RUcPW5gCbMiLqfbEVrZydfB~H~GYP-E0ASxfW9-vtDRjBp03l9Xv-o~Vv2pq2Z63O485K~Ac~b6K53e8pE0Y0f~89O~h1pD612SnqAhLSSf-pZhy3WErO-5ZXf0O-sbGwHXSGr1C6m401~M~wmPhP90dmksLIIYbudT~zoCvXP4GgKNVk8TbZVqEZKVhKLndVc4VFvCgQqJbi1LK71gAVfG15vH3r0LEH54tsPgWbRvuGtNPDkR8uxcWiZAZiu4Tu2nCI72vmxvpoprEnoLADuCtVLYLpysgUyVmA5ONQio3H~6XNUSCr~JApnOoIzqAQg8Z7eN4Ak49qRnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plan Commission approved two memorial-donation requests June 18 for the Pike River Pathway: one ADA-accessible picnic table with an inscription plaque and one memorial bench, both to be installed on new or existing pads along the pathway.

George, parks staff, said the picnic table will use the same recycled-plastic and cedar-color materials as existing site furnishings and will be sited off the primary pathway to preserve circulation. \"We typically do the 8 by 6 by 8, so we may need to go to 8 by 10 just to provide the adequate amount of space,\" George told the commission. He said the donor supplied multiple preferred locations; staff will choose the best specific pad and finalize placement to preserve safety and access.

Commissioners approved the proposed inscription for the bench and the table and authorized staff to finalize exact locations, subject to staff review of ADA access and clearances. Staff noted production lead time is roughly 8–10 weeks for the custom pieces.

No opposition or public comment was offered at the meeting. The donations will proceed under the village’s established memorial-donation policy with placements and inscriptions subject to final staff approval.","The Plan Commission approved two park-donation requests — a memorial picnic table and a bench — for locations along the Pike River Pathway, subject to staff selection of specific pads; inscriptions and materials were approved and deliveries estimated at 8–10 weeks.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6191380,"Public input splits on Pheasant Creek plan; commission to revisit master plan after strong neighborhood opposition",487,4005000,4492000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4740578-d47bf65894103b81e1beea8b9474e9d9&start=4005&end=4492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4740578-d47bf65894103b81e1beea8b9474e9d9/thumbnail_4005000.jpg","/articles/6191380/Mount-Pleasant/Racine-County/Wisconsin/Public-input-splits-on-Pheasant-Creek-plan-commission-to-revisit-master-plan-after-strong-neighborhood-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6191380-8ff193d7b78a41163724ecd84718990a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776550124&Signature=GymA4Eh-35H5znqw0J7gSnT4BG2a~z0fYMv-a~ahPMLAH0wY3OLRXtiLmE7U0ClZXoIYGByHpPaSZ9ZZ9QGE6zQXKvsT-YF6FtYI5ATDvj24f~vSgruPOGShGSyt4trTUS3FEJJbyQ5ejxW~rq147CtmYb6gZoIx~dSbJhCjg2gLVCsK-B2KR~kDe1Vb3kxCXtYDl5FeM7fQmJzwozqVhLTOhPsFR2GfCxJ~U921w1oLDBmlAlsnpSa2q0yF0MgMekHYv~822nnBOzKntaSYG4Ee0EP1xY9jr9x8hvqOP62TYEadyLB3TNvocpnA~C7KA~rhk2TsgaNAbBZvIwNzYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mount Pleasant staff reported June 18 that public input meetings for the village’s neighborhood-park master plan generated extensive comment focused primarily on Pheasant Creek Park, and that the commission should expect further refinement before any adoption.

George, parks staff, said public meetings produced more than four pages of comments and that more than half the remarks related to Pheasant Creek. He told the commission that many nearby residents do not want the park changed and that staff planned to work further with consultant MSA to refine options.

Commissioner Nancy described visiting the site and speaking with residents: \"Everyone we talked to, and they said, we love our green space... There's no need to build any pavement or anything like that,\" she said, summarizing nearby residents' preference to leave the park largely as-is.

Staff said common public concerns included: adding paved paths and playground equipment, potential increases in traffic and parking impacts on abutting streets, perceived risk of \"squatters\" at picnic shelters, and maintenance responsibilities associated with the park's stormwater-management pond. Several commissioners noted the park was initially dedicated as open space in older subdivision approvals and that the village historically has taken on maintenance for the site; staff said one option would be to pursue a private maintenance agreement or HOA responsibility for pond management.

Parks staff said the plan for the four neighborhood parks will be refined with MSA; three of four park plans are nearing final form, and Pheasant Creek requires additional public‑input work. Staff expects to take updated documents to the Village Board in mid‑July for further direction and possible adoption; funding and phasing would be considered in the 2026 budget process, and some amenities could be impact-fee eligible.

No formal commission action was taken on Pheasant Creek at the June 18 meeting; staff will return with revised materials and recommendations.","A neighborhood-focused public input process produced strong opposition from immediate neighbors to changes at Pheasant Creek Park. Staff will revise the park master plan in response and present updated recommendations to the Village Board in July.","actionData","errors"]

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