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Plan commission approves Prairie Song Courtyards amid concerns about repetitive design
Summary
The Waukesha City Plan Commission on Jan. 28 approved Balinski Homes’ 24‑unit Prairie Song Courtyards condominiums, 4–2, after commissioners expressed concern that the buildings’ front‑facing garages and similar elevations produced a monotonous appearance for residents.
The Waukesha City Plan Commission on Jan. 28 approved final site‑plan and architectural review for Prairie Song Courtyards, a 24‑unit condominium development proposed by Balinski Homes, voting 4–2 to accept staff conditions and move the project forward.
The proposal covers about 4.03 acres and calls for five buildings — two six‑unit and three four‑unit structures — arranged around a shared driveway and courtyard. Staff noted the property was rezoned RM2 PUD in 2019 and that the current submission largely mirrors the prior approval but converts apartments to condominiums. Staff recommended approval with standard conditions, including that the certified survey map be recorded and the PUD agreement finalized before…
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