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Council approves Winterberry Reserve RS‑3 PUD rezoning 12–1 over objections about lot size and parking
Summary
Waukesha aldermen voted 12–1 to rezone about 22.2 acres for the Winterberry Reserve subdivision with an RS‑3 PUD overlay, allowing smaller interior lots served by alleys; Alder Eric Payne cast the lone recorded no vote citing concerns about small lot sizes and garage stacking dimensions.
The Waukesha Common Council on April 15 approved a rezoning to RS‑3 with a planned unit development (PUD) overlay for the Winterberry Reserve subdivision, a 22.196‑acre parcel on the city’s west side that Veridian Homes plans to develop with a mix of larger perimeter lots and smaller interior lots served by alleys.
Why it matters: The PUD rezoning allows narrower lots—40 to 45 feet wide—designed to produce an in‑town neighborhood character and new entry‑level housing options. The plan includes alley access behind houses, a reduced front setback (15 feet rather than the typical 25 feet) and…
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