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Council approves Valentine Farm PUD with limits on events and temporary bathroom
Summary
The Green Bay Common Council on May 6 approved a planned-unit development allowing the Valentine family to add high tunnels, greenhouses and a farm stand with conditions including a screened temporary restroom, caps on public events and required off-street parking.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Common Council voted May 6 to approve a planned-unit development (PUD) for the Valentine property at 3026 Nicolay Drive that allows additional on-site growing structures and limits certain public uses.
The PUD, explained by Alder Grant before the public hearing, authorizes up to three greenhouses and up to three high tunnels, a detached garage, a farm stand relocated to the driveway, and continuation of a youth day camp with a maximum participant limit specified by the council. Grant said the proposal also requires an ADA-accessible bathroom, five parking spaces and a widened driveway.
The PUD drew split public comment. Supporters called the site an important local agricultural education resource within walking distance of Red Smith School and praised its community classes. Opponents said the property had moved toward commercial activity, raised safety and traffic concerns for Church and…
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