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Commission clears Cooper's Hawk CSM, site plans and zoning changes for Highway 50 site
Summary
The commission approved a four‑lot certified survey map and related site and operational plans to accommodate a Cooper's Hawk restaurant and winery on Lot 1 (2.7 acres), including a DSIS agreement, comprehensive‑plan amendment (Plan Commission resolution 25‑05) and zoning map/text changes. Staff reported a proposed 11,100 sq ft restaurant, 163 parking spaces and staffing plans.
The Plan Commission approved a package of land‑use actions to clear the way for a Cooper's Hawk restaurant and winery at the southwest corner of Highway 50 and 115th Avenue.
Staff presented a four‑lot certified survey map (CSM): Lot 1 (2.7 acres) intended for Cooper's Hawk, Lot 2 (~2 acres) held for future commercial development, Lot 3 (about 10.5 acres) to remain as stormwater/floodplain/wetland facilities, and Lot 4 (~5.7 acres) proposed for transfer to the village and later combination with adjacent village property for conservation. Staff said Lot 1 will be sold to Cooper's Hawk upon recording and that certain TID restrictions require a recorded document restricting separate transfers until TID sunset.
On the restaurant specifics, staff said: "They are proposing to build a 11,100 square foot restaurant and winery with outdoor seating on Lot 1 of the proposed CSM." The package includes a DSIS agreement required by village ordinance before permits are issued. Staff described operating hours and parking: 163 parking spaces (including four accessible spaces), planned outside seating on the building's south side, and deliveries typically scheduled between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Construction was described as anticipated to begin this summer with completion in summer 2026.
Applicant Jennifer Lucina emphasized Cooper's Hawk's community focus and said the local site is expected to employ about 150 Pleasant Prairie constituents and generate approximately $11,000,000 in annual sales per the applicant's presentation. Commissioners asked questions about monument sign placement and maintenance of floodplain/wetland areas; staff said landscaping and maintenance of the sign area would be the property owner's responsibility while floodplain and wetland areas in Lot 3 would remain largely natural and restricted.
The commission approved the CSM, site and operational plans, the DSIS agreement, the comprehensive plan amendment (Plan Commission resolution 25‑05) and the related zoning map and text amendments; the CSM and each plan were acted on separately with recorded motions and favorable votes.
