Council approves site and architectural plans for 52-unit PUD at 3000 Forest Avenue

The Two Rivers City Council on Monday approved site and architectural plans for a planned unit development at 3000 Forest Avenue, clearing a zoning step for a proposed two‑building, 52‑unit apartment project.

Greg (staff member) told the council the site is the former Hinson florist property and is currently zoned PUD. “The owner is proposing 2 26‑unit apartment buildings with 1‑2 bedroom apartments, 52 units total,” Greg said during the public hearing notice.

The Plan Commission had reviewed the proposal at its December meeting and recommended approval with two conditions: written concurrence from the owner and tenant of the adjacent Dollar General at 3022 Mishicot Road confirming the plan is acceptable, and permanent easements in a form acceptable to the city for sections of sidewalk that cross private property so they can be maintained by the developer. Greg said the restrictive covenant on the adjacent Dollar General property is controlled by an out‑of‑state owner and the city wants assurance any development complies with that covenant.

No members of the public spoke during the three calls for comment, and council members raised no questions during deliberation. The motion to approve passed on a roll‑call vote with all members present voting yes: Shannon Derby, Bill LeClere, Doug Brandt, Tim Petrie, Bonnie Shamelunis, Scott Stecmeser, Adam Mahosky, Darla LeClere and Mark Bittner.

The council and staff emphasized that the approval before them was limited to the zoning/site and architectural plans. Greg noted that a separate development agreement and any request for tax incremental financing or other assistance would be considered at a later date if the developer pursues public subsidies.

The council’s action advances the project’s zoning requirements but does not authorize any financing or development contract. Any future requests for development incentives will return to council for separate review and vote.