Plan Commission - April 9, 2026

The City of West Bend Plan Commission held a meeting on April 9, 2026, focusing primarily on land use and zoning amendments related to a large residential development project at the southeast corner of South Main Street and West Rosco Drive. The commission considered a comprehensive plan amendment to change approximately 72.3 acres from single-family residential and wetland to a mix of single-family, two-family, and multifamily residential uses, along with wetlands. Public hearings were held where residents expressed concerns about density, traffic, and compatibility with the neighborhood. The developer discussed participation in Washington County's NextGen housing program, which includes owner-occupied affordable housing with certain design and pricing criteria. The commission also reviewed zoning map amendments and a planned unit development overlay to allow for design flexibility, including reduced lot sizes and setbacks. The project is within a tax increment financing district, which will fund infrastructure improvements such as road reconstruction and a roundabout. Additionally, the commission approved a site plan for the Westpin Joint School District to reconstruct a parking lot and add a maintenance building, and scheduled public hearings for further land use and zoning changes on South Main Street. Motions to approve the zoning amendments and site plans passed unanimously, with ongoing discussions about traffic impact analyses and developer responsibilities for infrastructure and maintenance.