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Plan Commission forwards positive recommendation for zoning change at 5714 Braun Road amid traffic and connectivity concerns
Summary
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).
The Mount Pleasant Plan Commission voted June 18 to forward a positive recommendation to the Village Board for a zoning map amendment affecting roughly 60 acres addressed as 5714 Braun Road, a rezone from AG-2 (general agriculture) to RM-1 (moderate-density residential). The application would allow a concept for a mixed housing development that the applicant described as a multi-building residential project.
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.
