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Council approves MOU with developer to advance rezoning and redevelopment of 500 Day Street
Summary
The Common Council voted July 15 to execute a memorandum of understanding with Scout Development GB LLC to create a framework for rezoning and redevelopment of 500 Day Street; staff and the developer plan a PUD application in November and two related ordinances were held until Nov. 11.
The Green Bay Common Council on July 15 approved a memorandum of understanding with Scout Development GB LLC that lays out a framework to pursue rezoning and redevelopment of 500 Day Street. The council opened the floor for public comment, heard from a representative of the prospective developer and then approved the request subject to final legal review.
The memorandum, presented by Director Rainier Wig of the planning staff, sets out the city’s and the developer’s early expectations and schedules. “We’re recommending that we execute this memorandum of understanding,” Wig said, adding that the developer intends to submit a planned unit development application in November. The memorandum also notes that Georgia Pacific remains the legal property owner at this stage.
Developer Chester McDonald told council members he was encouraged by recent meetings and described progress as “very positive movement,” saying “all the goals are still the same.” Councilmembers who spoke in favor said they had been kept informed by staff and by neighborhood representatives. Alder Johnson said she had connected with Alder Prophet, whose district includes the property, and that Prophet was “good with what has been proposed.” Alder Provitt said she appreciated the additional materials provided since the item was last held.
Related zoning ordinances that would implement changes tied to the property were put on hold until Nov. 11 to coincide with the expected PUD application. Council discussion made clear the MOU is intended to be an early-stage, nonbinding framework to organize collaboration between the city and Scout Development on land use, infrastructure, and potential funding coordination. The council voted to approve the MOU and to hold the related ordinance items to Nov. 11 so the PUD process can be pursued in an orderly way.
City staff and the developer indicated next steps include finalizing the MOU language with the city attorney and the property owner and accepting a formal PUD application in November. The MOU does not approve rezoning; it establishes a good-faith process for the applicant to pursue formal approvals through the Planning Commission and then the Common Council.
Officials said additional details — including final application materials, project specifics, and any financial incentives — will be considered only after the PUD application is filed and undergoes standard public review.
