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DeForest staff reports strong comp‑plan metrics, flags single‑family share decline
Summary
Staff reported that DeForest has met many comprehensive plan metrics (noting ~18–19% nonresidential property value growth and recent land acquisitions for conservation), but single‑family housing’s share has fallen into the high‑40s percent and permit activity through June lagged last year’s pace.
Planning staff presented the annual review of the DeForest comprehensive plan, summarizing performance metrics and initiative progress since adoption.
Staff said nonresidential property value increased roughly 18–19% in the last full year and the village acquired more than 12 acres to expand the Bakke Conservancy and other protected corridors. On housing, the plan’s target of at least 100 housing permits annually was far exceeded last year (755 permits), but through the end of June the current year showed only 15 single‑family permits and 22 duplex/condo permits. Staff noted several approved projects that are not yet built and said upcoming phases (including Knowles and Conservancy Place neighborhoods) will add housing supply.
Commissioners discussed the plan’s aspirational target to maintain about 60% of housing as single‑family detached and noted that the village’s single‑family share is now in the high‑40s percent. Staff explained that older plan language about 70% applied to specific neighborhoods and that market cycles and approved multifamily developments have driven recent shifts. Staff also reported the intergovernmental agreement with Westport executed this year, which may affect future boundaries and development patterns.
Commissioners asked about environmental and stormwater updates; staff said wetland delineations and stormwater plans have been updated recently and county/regional standards are being met. The commission had no formal action on the report; the document will be transmitted to the village board for its information.
