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CEDA says developer exploring 20–25‑home PUD in South Rushford; commissioners flag ordinance and utility constraints
Summary
Rebecca Charles (CEDA) told the commission a developer is examining a 20–25 home Planned Unit Development (Vern Bunke project) with private roads, HOA governance, and private water/sewer (dual septic systems). Commissioners said CRV rules requiring 2.5‑acre lots without municipal utilities mean an engineered plan and Council review are required.
Rebecca Charles, the CEDA representative, reported to the Rushford Village Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 18 that a developer is exploring a 20–25 home Planned Unit Development (PUD) in South Rushford and asked whether the village would be interested in considering such a project.
Charles said the proposal (described to the commission as the Vern Bunke project) would be a private community with its own covenants and a homeowners association; roads would be private and the HOA would likely manage maintenance. She told commissioners the concept envisions single‑family homes and duplexes on roughly 1‑acre parcels, with home prices projected in the $400,000–$450,000 range. Charles said it would likely be cost‑prohibitive to connect to municipal water and sewer and that the developer is examining private systems, including dual septic systems serving 2–4 homes.
Charles also summarized CEDA work: the comp plan is roughly three‑quarters complete, she provided the organization’s annual and monthly work breakdown and said a merry‑go‑round ordered for Hall Park will arrive in spring.
Commissioners noted a potential conflict with current CRV requirements. Commissioner Gordon Johnson said the village ordinance requires 2.5‑acre lots when parcels are not hooked to village water and sewer and that an engineered plan would be required to demonstrate compliance with bluff and stormwater protections. Johnson said he would keep an open mind but that the CRV engineer must review any engineered plan before the commission or Council would consider approval. Commissioner Glen Kopperud urged that the developer not spend significant funds on engineering before securing a clear signal from the village, and the commission reiterated the village will not review a proposal without a formal application and engineered plans.
Next steps: CEDA and the prospective developer will need to submit a formal application and engineered plans for CRV Engineer review; if submitted, the developer would be responsible for any engineering review fees and the Council would consider approval following Planning & Zoning review.
