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Cross Plains board approves early site work for Marchstone phase 1 and signs cost‑recovery agreement for urban service amendment
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Summary
Trustees approved a plan commission recommendation allowing limited erosion control and preliminary earth‑disturbing activities for Marchstone phase 1 before May 1, and approved a cost‑recovery agreement requiring the developer to reimburse village costs for the Urban Service Area amendment and supply required engineering materials.
The Village of Cross Plains board on March 23 approved two related items for the Marchstone subdivision: (1) a request to begin limited earth‑disturbing activities before the May 1 start window required by village ordinance, and (2) a cost‑recovery agreement to cover village costs associated with a pending Urban Service Area (USA) amendment.
Staff presented the plan commission’s recommendation to allow pre‑May work limited to erosion‑control setup, stripping topsoil, minimal earthmoving and the earliest sanitary sewer tie‑ins in Evergreen Parkway. Engineer Adam (Marchstone engineer) described the contractor’s sediment‑control exhibit and sequencing intended to minimize disturbance before May 1. The board noted that chapter 83 requires a 3/4 affirmative vote for such exemptions and that the plan commission had endorsed the measure.
Trustees discussed the scope and voted by roll call to approve the early activities, with the board asking for the engineer’s exhibit and a clear plan ensuring downslope properties are protected during early work. Separately, staff explained a cost‑recovery agreement for the USA amendment that clarifies the developer will pay costs and provide necessary engineering support for the formal application; trustees approved the agreement and confirmed the village will be reimbursed 100% of those up‑front costs.
Staff said the developer already provided a tentative schedule and erosion‑control measures; the village will seek a firm price for any optional water‑main work tied to the larger Marchstone project and will return to the board for final approvals and any budget adjustments.
