The Waukesha Common Council approved the final plat for the Winterberry Reserve subdivision, authorizing a 39‑lot first phase on about 13 acres, in a 12‑to‑2 vote Tuesday.

City planning staff told the council the final plat covers part of a previously approved 79‑lot preliminary plat for a 22‑acre site west of Meadowbrook Springs Apartments and north of Summit Avenue. "This is a final subdivision plat for the Winterberry Reserve," the planner said during the presentation.

Why it matters: The approved phase will add smaller infill lots in the middle block and larger lots along the subdivision edges; the planner said lot sizes in the phase range from roughly 4,000–4,500 square feet for the inner block to about 10,000–12,000 square feet on outer lots. The council approval lets the developer record the final plat and begin lot sales once department comments are addressed.

City staff described the layout: Winterberry Drive will be extended to Summit Avenue, Windsor Place will tie into Winterberry Drive, and the phase includes a stormwater outlet near the entrance. The planner said the first phase will create 39 single‑family lots and three outlots and that the larger, remaining lots in the 79‑lot preliminary plat will come later. "It was for 79 single family lots on 22 acres," the planner said, summarizing the previously approved preliminary plat.

Council members asked about on‑site infrastructure and emergency access. Staff said streets, curbs and rough grades have been put in and that the alley includes a turnaround area sized to allow fire apparatus to turn around; the private alley will be maintained by the homeowners association. Staff also said the stormwater facilities will be privately maintained with recording language that allows the city to perform maintenance and charge back owners if the homeowners association does not maintain them.

Alderman Rick Lemke moved approval of the final plat with the condition that all city department comments be addressed; Alderman Dean Lemke seconded. The motion passed 12‑2.

The developer must complete the remaining department conditions before lots may be sold and building permits issued; the planner told the council it is typical for infrastructure to be installed after preliminary plat approval and before final plat recording.