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Kenosha planning commission approves multiple rezonings, housing projects and a hotel
Summary
At its Nov. 6 meeting, the City of Kenosha Plan Commission approved a set of rezonings and conditional-use permits — including a comprehensive-plan amendment and rezoning for 6017 Sheridan Road, a TownePlace hotel CUP, and a 144-unit Fox Meadowview apartment complex — and established conditions for other proposals including Brookstone and Pizza Ranch.
The City of Kenosha Plan Commission on Nov. 6 approved several land-use actions and conditional-use permits, moving forward projects the staff said will support downtown activity and housing supply.
Staff presented three linked items for 6017 Sheridan Road (3 24 Properties LLC): a comprehensive-plan amendment, a land-use map change and a rezoning from Institutional Park (IP) to B-2 Community Business. Michelle Malcolmus, the property manager for 3 24 Properties, said the owner seeks to add commercial tenants including a hairstylist that cannot operate under the current institutional zoning. Staff recommended approval, noting the property’s existing street-facing character is consistent with commercial use; the commission approved items 1–3 by voice vote.
The commission also approved a conditional-use permit for a TownePlace hotel (District 16). Staff told commissioners that earlier concerns about materials had been addressed and recommended removing condition 2(e) because the previously proposed maintenance garage was removed from the project; the motion to approve carried.
A 144-unit apartment project, Fox Meadowview (District 10), received approval after the developer told the commission that neighborhood meetings had taken place and the applicant accepted staff conditions. Developer Nick Orthman said the project received a competitive state tax-credit award and noted timing is “somewhat time sensitive” to begin construction.
Several other matters were advanced. The commission established conditions for the Brookstone multifamily proposal (94 units in District 10) after a detailed discussion about unit mix, balconies and landscape buffering near a We Energies easement. Commissioners and staff also directed the applicant to work on a landscape solution and agreed that final elevations and developer agreements would return for additional review.
An initial hearing for a 9,625-square-foot Pizza Ranch at 4955 Green Bay Road led to staff and commissioner requests for additional facade articulation and a clearer primary entrance; the commission established conditions and asked for revised elevations.
On economic development, the commission approved a project-plan amendment for Tax Incremental District No. 19 to allocate additional funds for finishing the Kenosha Innovation Center, reconstructing 30th Avenue and supporting tenant build-outs and possible housing assistance. Staff noted the Innovation Center’s total cost and state grant support and said eight tenants are currently in place.
Finally, the commission initiated rezoning proceedings for city-owned property at 3814 Sheridan Road to permit two single-family homes as part of the city’s housing initiatives. Local business owner Maria Salinas told the panel she opposed converting the entire lot to residential because of the loss of adjacent parking for her business; staff said council had approved an agreement with a builder and recommended proceeding with the city’s plan.
The meeting ended after a roll of further procedural items; final approvals and established conditions will be reflected in forthcoming developer agreements or at subsequent staff reviews.
