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Neighbors press commission over 39th Avenue rezoning, citing property value and character concerns
Summary
Residents told the planning commission they were blindsided by a petition to subdivide and rezone 11330 39th Avenue; staff explained zoning minimums, frontage requirements and the public‑process timeline and said the commission will forward the CSM and rezoning to the village board.
A series of neighbors told the Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission on Jan. 6 that they oppose a certified survey map and rezoning request for 11330 39th Avenue, saying the proposed subdivision and change to R3 zoning would alter neighborhood character and lower surrounding property values.
"I am opposed to it for the mere fact that it's, in my opinion, going to take away from the property surrounding value," neighbor Christina Bridal said during public comment, describing the proposal as a potential precedent that would allow other owners to subdivide their land into smaller, denser lots.
Other nearby residents raised questions about how many lots could ultimately be created if a street were extended into the area, whether shared driveways would be owned by different individuals if lots were sold, and what protections exist to prevent ad‑hoc subdivision. Staff explained R3 zoning requires roughly 100 feet of frontage and minimum lot sizes; they said any new street or cul‑de‑sac would require engineering, public improvement plans and adherence to setback standards before new lots could be built.
Staff also noted that a certified survey map and rezoning decision by the commission is a step in a process that moves to the village board for final approval. "Every property owner has the right to petition for consideration of a review of the property," staff said, and the public hearing provides neighbors the opportunity to comment before that board acts.
The commission voted to send the CSM and the zoning map amendment to the village board for consideration; staff listed conditions and noted that an engineering/grading plan and shared‑driveway easement language would be required as part of any final approval.
