The City of West Bend Plan Commission held a meeting on October 7, 2025, focusing primarily on land use and zoning amendments related to residential and commercial development projects. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a public hearing and discussion regarding a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for approximately 64 acres at the southwest corner of East Paradise Drive and South River Road, proposing a shift from single-family to multifamily residential use. The developer, Fiduciary Real Estate Development, presented plans for a phased multifamily residential project featuring townhome-style units with substantial green space, aiming to address housing needs in the community. Public concerns centered on the necessity of additional apartments given existing vacancies, traffic impacts, and the demographic targeting of higher-income renters. The commission discussed these issues, noting the site's environmental constraints favor multifamily development at a similar density to single-family housing. Both the comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change were approved. Additional agenda items included zoning amendments and site plan approvals for commercial properties, such as a multi-tenant commercial building expansion and a zoning change for a property at 508 North Main Street to accommodate business operations. The meeting concluded with updates on downtown beautification efforts and upcoming community projects.

Plan Commission - October 7, 2025