Plan Commission backs Ditmar Realty conditional use, site plan for Rosewood Lane rentals

The Village of Jackson Plan Commission on May 15 voted to recommend the Village Board approve a conditional use permit and site plan for a proposed rental townhome development at N170 W21750 Rosewood Lane, staff and commissioners said.

The proposal from Ditmar Realty Incorporated calls for multi-level rental units with single-car garages; commissioners were told each unit would effectively provide three parking spaces — one in the garage, one in front of the garage and an additional striped stall in a shared parking area — and that the units are three-bedroom rental units with the first two levels measuring about 1,370 square feet, according to discussion in the meeting. A staff member also corrected a memo that had incorrectly described the parcel as “R‑8 multi‑family,” saying the parcel is zoned R‑8 single‑family exclusively.

Commissioners asked about building appearance and parking demand. A participant described the street-facing elevation as resembling a typical townhome and noted the rear elevation appears three stories from the lake side. Commissioners confirmed the garages are single-car and that the extra striped stalls were included for overflow and visitor parking; attendees also discussed that additional parking could aid snow removal and ADA parking needs.

The commission’s recommendation to the Village Board was moved by Commissioner Hechendorf and seconded by Commissioner Emerick; the motion passed by voice vote. The applicant’s representative was present for questions; staff had prepared a memo and a potential motion in the agenda packet.

The matter will go to the Village Board for final action; the Plan Commission record notes the staff correction to the zoning designation and the parking configuration discussed at the meeting.