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Commission gives preliminary support to 240-apartment, 20-townhome concept on Backus property; raises stormwater and transition concerns
Summary
The Planning Commission expressed preliminary support for a concept to build 240 apartments and 20 townhomes on the Backus property west of County Highway M, subject to stormwater, grading and design conditions.
At an initial review of a proposed residential development on the Backus property west of County Highway M, the Verona Planning Commission signaled broad, preliminary support for a concept that would include 240 apartment units and 20 townhome units, while identifying several important constraints that will shape future applications: stormwater management in a closed basin, steep grades adjacent to single-family homes, road-connection requirements and building design and landscaping to soften transitions.
Mr. Severson explained the concept plan and the regulatory steps required: annexation from the Town of Verona, a comprehensive plan…
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