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Waukesha council approves Winterberry Reserve final plat for phase 1, clearing way for 39 new single‑family lots
Summary
The Common Council approved the final plat for Winterberry Reserve on Oct. 21, advancing phase 1 for 39 single‑family lots on about 13 acres; staff said the developer must address city comments and that stormwater will be maintained by the homeowners association.
The Waukesha Common Council voted to approve the final plat for the Winterberry Reserve subdivision on Oct. 21, clearing the way for phase 1 of a planned development that will create 39 single‑family lots on about 13 of a 22‑acre site.
Planning staff presented the final plat and explained the project follows an earlier preliminary plat approved in March. Planner Doug said the preliminary submission had covered 79 lots across 22 acres and that the final plat before council is for phase 1 only. "They can't start selling lots till they have their final plat done," Doug said, explaining that infrastructure and streets must be in place before lot sales and construction begin.
Council discussion focused on lot sizes, stormwater management and emergency access. Staff noted the property is zoned RS‑3 with a PUD overlay to allow smaller lots in a center block (about 4,000–4,500 square feet) while larger lots remain on the north and east edges. A stormwater facility will be located in an outlot and maintained by a homeowners association under recorded agreements; staff explained the city can perform maintenance and charge back owners if the HOA does not comply.
Aldermen asked about a private alley and turnaround for emergency vehicles; the planner said the design includes a c‑shaped turnaround area to accommodate fire trucks and that the alley will be privately owned. After questions, an alderman moved to approve the final plat with conditions that city department comments be addressed. The motion passed 12–2.
What this means: With final‑plat approval, the developer may proceed with selling lots for phase 1 once final plat documents are recorded and required infrastructure and conditions are satisfied. Council members asked staff to ensure department comments and public‑safety access details are resolved before final recordation.
Next steps: The developer must address all city‑department comments identified in the staff report and record any homeowners‑association maintenance agreements before lot sales proceed.
