Plan Commission recommends Village Board rezone two parcels to R8 and approve certified survey map for Ditmar Properties

The Village of Jackson Plan Commission on March 20 recommended that the Village Board approve a certified survey map (CSM) and an accompanying rezoning ordinance that would reclassify two parcels owned by Ditmar Properties for multifamily development.

The commission voted to recommend approval of the CSM for Parcel B3008700K and Parcel B3007900Y and to recommend adoption of Ordinance 25-03, which would rezone Parcel B3008700K from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to R8 multifamily district and a portion of Parcel B3007900Y from R1 single-family and R9 mobile park district to R8 multifamily district. The CSM discussed in the packet covers roughly 1.038 acres, according to staff comments.

Colin, a planning staff member, told commissioners there was no additional background beyond the packet materials and called the matter "pretty straightforward." Commissioners discussed that the parcels could see multi-family development if the rezoning is approved.

Motion records in the meeting show the CSM recommendation and the rezoning recommendation were moved and seconded on the floor; both motions were carried by voice vote. The transcript records the motions as recommendations to the Village Board rather than final approvals by the board.

Why it matters: rezoning to R8 would change allowed uses and density on the parcels and is a prerequisite if Ditmar Properties pursues a multifamily project on the sites. The commission’s recommendations send the CSM and ordinance to the Village Board for final action.

Procedural notes: the commission approved its January 16, 2025 minutes at the start of the meeting by motion (moved by Emerick; seconded by Van Eppen). The commission’s recommendation on the rezoning and CSM is advisory; final zoning and CSM approval rests with the Village Board when it considers Ordinance 25-03 and the recorded CSM.