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County presents NextGen housing concept; Plan Commission directs staff to set public hearings on land‑use changes
Summary
Washington County presented a NextGen housing concept targeting roughly 200 owner‑occupied units with affordability targets; the West Bend Plan Commission heard the concept, raised questions about buffering and enforceable owner‑occupancy guarantees, and voted to direct staff to schedule public hearings for related comprehensive plan and zoning amendments.
Washington County and its consultants presented a concept plan to the West Bend Plan Commission proposing roughly 200 owner‑occupied homes across three adjacent development areas in the city as part of a NextGen housing initiative. Deb Silskin, Washington County Community Development Director, told commissioners the county aims for 40% of homes to sell for under $340,000, another 40% under $360,000, and all units under $420,000.
The concept spans approximately 72.3 acres at the southeast corner of South Main and West Rusco Road and is tied to Comprehensive Plan Amendment…
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