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Plan commission approves ordinance recommendation to allow private wells for Custer Lane PRD despite staff concerns over test‑well data

Village of Menomonee Falls Plan Commission · November 4, 2025
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Summary

The commission recommended that the Village Board adopt an ordinance permitting private wells for the Custer Lane PRD (10 duplex/side‑by‑side condominium units). Commissioners debated groundwater capacity and DNR permitting; an amendment to require a pre‑approval test well failed, and the main motion passed 5–1.

The commission considered an applicant request to amend a previously approved planned residential development (PRD) at N80 W18303 Custer Lane so the project could use private wells rather than municipal water. Amy Bennett summarized that the PRD and concept plan were approved previously but an agreement with the municipal water supplier currently excludes this parcel from water service. The applicant asked to allow on‑site wells to serve the 10 unit development instead of requiring municipal extension.

Commission discussion focused on groundwater capacity, DNR permitting and long‑term…

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