Mount Pleasant approves rezoning for South Green Bay Road development; preliminary plat laid over pending traffic study

The Village of Mount Pleasant Board of Trustees voted on March 20 to approve a zoning map amendment for roughly 34.28 acres between Old Green Bay Road and Royal Oaks Drive that Primestone Residential proposed to develop as the "Sanctuary at Pike River." The board then considered, but did not approve, the developer's preliminary plat and laid that plat over pending a traffic impact analysis.

Development Director Sam Schultz told the board the application seeks to rezone the 34.28-acre parcel from agricultural (AG-1) to low-density residential (RL-1). The application was paired with preliminary plat PSP-25-1; the board had previously denied an earlier application in October 2024 because that request included medium-density zoning (RM-1). The current proposal removes RM zoning and limits the site to RL-1, which permits detached houses and twin/side-by-side two-unit houses under the village code.

Tom McLean, speaking for applicant Primestone Residential, said the developer reduced the plan from an earlier concept of 270'275 units to about 159 units and eliminated multi-unit apartment buildings in favor of one- and two-unit housing types. McLean described stormwater ponds and said the developer agreed to deed restrictions limiting single-family lots along the perimeter and to third-party property management of common areas.

More than a dozen residents spoke during the public hearing. Speakers raised concerns about traffic and safety on Providence Drive, Braun Road and neighboring streets; asked for transparent sharing of the traffic impact analysis (TIA); and urged the village to protect neighborhood character by requiring single-family homes on the perimeter. Residents named specific incidents, including repeated crashes near residences, as reasons to delay approval until traffic and safety issues can be resolved.

After public comment the board took two votes. The board approved the zoning map amendment (Ordinance 2-2025, ZMA-25-2) on a roll call vote: Karas, Anastasio, Ventrini, Washburn and President Dave DeGroot voted yes; Taxey voted no; Trustee Boccia was excused. The approval includes a condition that the ordinance take effect only upon recording of a final plat substantially similar to the preliminary plat, per village code.

The board then considered the Sanctuary at Pike River preliminary plat (PSP-25-1). Trustee discussion focused on outstanding items including the TIA, stormwater plans, deed restrictions and a public walkway that abuts neighboring property. A motion to approve the preliminary plat failed on a roll call. The board then voted to lay the preliminary plat over until the TIA is completed and any recommended changes are incorporated; that motion passed on a roll call with Karas, Anastasio, Taxey, Ventrini, Washburn and DeGroot voting yes.

Development Director Sam Schultz told residents that the TIA will be required prior to final-plat approval and will be shared in public packets; he estimated it would likely take several months to complete depending on consultant availability. Board members also asked that deed restrictions and HOA documents be clarified before final plat consideration.

Key numeric and procedural details recorded at the meeting: the parcel is 34.28 acres; the applicant reported 159 units proposed after revisions; the board previously denied a zoning application for the parcel on Oct. 28, 2024; ordinance approval is conditioned on recording of a final plat; and the preliminary plat is laid over pending completion and review of a traffic impact analysis.