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Planning commission approves Northpointe general development plan for senior housing and small commercial space
Summary
The Monona Planning Commission approved a general development plan for a 55-unit, age-restricted affordable housing building and a separate 2,400 sq. ft. commercial parcel at about 1208–1212 East Broadway, subject to findings and conditions addressing parking, CARPC setbacks and shared access.
The Monona Planning Commission approved a general development plan Thursday for a mixed-use, age-restricted building and a separate commercial parcel at roughly 1208–1212 East Broadway, moving the proposal closer to a state tax-credit application.
The plan, submitted by Northpointe Development Corp., calls for 55 age-restricted low-income housing units (42 one-bedroom and 13 two-bedroom units) and about 2,400 square feet of commercial space. The commission approved the GDP by voice vote after discussion of setbacks, parking and conditions tied to shared access and stormwater approvals.
Why it matters: The developer said expedited GDP approval was necessary to meet a Wisconsin Economic Development Authority (WEDA) timing change that introduced an earlier concept-stage pre‑application. City staff and commissioners said the proposal addresses Monona’s stated need for senior housing and that the mixed-use approach aligns with the 2016 comprehensive plan’s goals for infill and mixed activity.
Sean, a Northpointe representative, told the commission the developer…
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