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Plan commission asks developer to rework multifamily placement in 159-acre concept plan and schedules hearings
Summary
The commission reviewed a 159.1-acre concept plan from West Bend Holdings LLC proposing about 162 single-family homes and 52 multifamily units; commissioners raised traffic and compatibility concerns, asked staff and the developer to revise the multifamily boundary to run north-south along River Road, and voted to schedule public hearings subject to those revisions.
The Plan Commission reviewed a large concept plan from West Bend Holdings LLC for a mixed residential development spanning about 159.1 acres that would include roughly 162 single-family homes and 52 multifamily condominium units concentrated in a southwest corner of the site.
Developer representative Joe Bukovich (Point Real Estate) described a two-phase approach and said amenities such as a clubhouse and pool would be included with condominium units. Staff described road crossings over Quas Creek, utility extensions for sewer and water, and a planned 30-foot parkway walkway along the creek consistent with the city's master plan.
Commission concerns: Several commissioners raised objections to placing multifamily directly across from existing single-family homes and cited potential traffic impacts at the River Road and Sand Drive intersection. Commissioners requested a traffic impact analysis (TIA) and suggested reorienting the multifamily area to run north-south along River Road to act as a buffer, leaving more single-family homes adjacent to the town.
Motion and outcome: The commission voted to direct the developer to work with staff to modify the multifamily boundary (making it more elongated north-south parallel to River Road) and to schedule comprehensive-plan and zoning public hearings at the earliest convenience, subject to those revisions. Notices for the land-use hearing must comply with 30-day notice requirements; staff said hearings were anticipated in September unless the developer submits revised exhibits earlier.
Next steps: The developer may revise the concept and resubmit plans to staff for notice preparation; the commission will consider the revised exhibit and hear public comment at the scheduled hearings.
