Plan Commission advances Sagewood condominiums conceptual plan despite resident concerns

The Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission voted to approve a conceptual plan for the Sagewood Condominiums redevelopment, a proposal that would integrate two existing four‑unit buildings and add 14 new four‑unit buildings for a total of 64 units.

Planning staff described the proposal as consistent with prior approvals and the village's comprehensive plan and said several zoning map and PUD text amendments will be required before preliminary and final plat approvals. A staff presentation noted that wetlands on the property were last delineated in 2018 and that "a new wetland delineation will need to be completed prior to consideration of the preliminary plat." The staff member also said enhancements would be developer‑funded and that new public streets and sidewalks would be dedicated to the village.

The commission motioned to approve the conceptual plan "as presented," with Commissioner Judy Juliana making the motion and John Skolbeck seconding. During the vote record the transcript shows one commissioner stated they would recuse themselves "based on my legal representation of DK Development." The chair called the question and the motion was approved with that recusal noted; the transcript does not enumerate each individual 'yes' vote in full detail.

The staff presentation listed next steps required before any construction: an updated wetland delineation, a tree survey, zoning and land‑use map amendments, a development agreement to govern public improvements, and separate public hearings on the preliminary and final plats. The commission also discussed transportation fees tied to prior agreements to fund improvements along State Highway 165.