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New subdivision would add mix of almost 180 housing units in Howard
A nearly 180-unit mixed-use subdivision proposed in the village Howard will advance for further review and public comment. Meacham Realty & Development under the subsidiary DML Properties LLC applied for a preliminary Planned Development District designation to develop the Red Leaf subdivision on a 37-acre property in the 4100 block of Shawano Avenue. The village's Plan Commission on June 16 unanimously approved the request, which still faces further review. More than 20 people attended the commission's meeting, but the public was not provided an opportunity to comment. The planned development district approval would enable DML Properties to create a mix of housing types on the site that otherwise would require a mix of zoning designations for the property. The planned development would allow the construction of single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses and apartments in the subdivision. The Red Leaf subdivision's property address is 4183 Shawano Ave. The 37.3-acre property is located west of Shawano Avenue and north of Milltown Road. It wraps around Howard Fire Department Station No. 2, 4165 Shawano Ave. Plans submitted to the village call for 179 total units, nearly half of which would single-family home lots of varying widths. Here's the proposed residential mix: Five 55-foot-wide single-family lots 20 60-foot-wide single-family lots 36 70-foot-wide single-family lots 13 80-foot-wide single-family lots Nine 90- to 120-foot-wide single-family lots Four duplexes 32 townhouses 60 apartments on one lot along Milltown Road According to Meacham Realty team members and Steve Bieda, a consultant with Vierbicher developing plans for the Red Leaf subdivision, the mix of housing types and lot sizes was necessary to develop the site for several reasons. The three, 20-unit apartment buildings along Milltown Road would provide a buffer from traffic on Milltown and the Wisconsin Public Service Corp. substation across the street. The mix of 55-foot to 120-foot lot sizes and mix of housing types helps spread utility and road construction costs across more units, bringing the per-lot infrastructure costs down. The smaller lot sizes will enable construction of smaller homes that are both in demand with consumers and can be sold at lower prices. The group revised the prior plans, which the village rejected, to align with the village's recent efforts to permit a range of single-family lot sizes to increase density in new developments. In its submission to the village, Meacham Realty indicated the combination of housing types was crucial to develop a mixed-use neighborhood "that caters to all stages of life from apartments and townhomes to smaller and standard-sized lots." Plan Commission members asked for more information on whether the plans included green space (it doesn't), how stormwater would be managed (off-site across Shawano Avenue), the inclusion of the apartment buildings in the plan, and how water and sewer service would reach the site (off Shawano Avenue). While members of the public could not address the Plan Commission, a couple of residents indicated general concerns with the proposal include the inclusion of apartments, road conditions, traffic and the pace of development in the village. The developers plan to construct 1,500- to 2,000-square-foot homes with two- or three-stall garages included. An additional garage stall could be added to some lots. The prices for the new single-family homes were estimated at an average of $450,000 while the townhouses were expected to sell for $385,000 to $425,000 each. The developers' calculations estimate the single-family, townhouse and apartment lots combined could generate $63.9 million in new assessed value for the village. The Plan Commission's initial approval will be followed by three more reviews before village committees. The Howard Village Board will take up the Plan Commission's recommendation, potentially as soon as its next meeting on June 23. After the subdivision plans are finalized, the planned development district application would be reviewed again by both the Plan Commission and Village Board. Contact business reporter Jeff Bollier at (920) 431-8387 or jbollier@ Follow him on Twitter at @JeffBollier. This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Howard gives initial OK to 179-unit subdivision off Shawano Avenue
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13-06-2025
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Oconomowoc takes steps toward Olympia Fields plan for new apartments and entertainment
Within the ever-evolving Olympia Fields, two new developments could further the diversity of an already diverse mix, with the addition of an entertainment complex and a tall residential-and-retail building. Elevate, a five-story apartment and townhome complex with commercial space on its base, and The Social, an indoor-and-outdoor facility including event space and dining, figure prominently in an emerging tax-subsidy plan that will be discussed ahead of a public hearing on July 2 before the City of Oconomowoc's Plan Commission. But first, to secure or open the door to any such plans, the city must extend the boundaries of a special development taxing district that birthed Olympia Resort's reclamation in recent years. That will be the focus of the public hearing. Assuming the tax-incremental financing district, which invests property tax dollars generated by new development for certain upfront costs, is approved, both developments would further the financial strength of Olympia Field's ability to generate new tax dollars, officials say. A 41-page document outlining TIF District 7 revisions at least provides a glimpse of what both developments would look like and feature. Wangard Partners, the central player in the redevelopment of the old Olympia Resort site just west of Highway 67, plans to build a five-story building with townhomes and 19,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and four floors of apartment units above it. Consisting of more than 100 apartments and nine town homes, Elevate is planned for vacant land on the north side of the roundabout linking Olympia Fields Drive and Pabst Road. Regardless of the TIF district, Elevate has already been approved for development by the city, but Wangard is also seeking a $6.5 million development incentive payment. The full amount, under the pay-as-you-go financing method, could not be collected until the development is complete. Its construction would enable Olympia Fields to proceed with future developments, according to city officials. At the bottom of the ski hill, a hotel and ski chalet once greeted outdoor enthusiasts. Under a conceptual plan, that part of what's now Olympia Fields would be redeveloped into a 60,000-square-foot venue called The Social. Neumann Developments, a company already involved with home construction projects within Olympia Fields, is partnering with Kevin Havens for a project that would result in "a year-round destination for families, adults of all ages and corporate clients," the developer said in a summary included in the TIF revision document. In addition to dining and event spaces, the grounds would incorporate indoor and outdoor activities. Outside attractions include sand volleyball and snow tubing. The indoor list includes pickleball, golf simulators, bowling, ax throwing and rock climbing. The Social would also have a full-service restaurant, a sports-viewing venue, a coffee shop, an ice cream parlor and a cocktail lounge. The plan, presented only in concept and not yet vetted through the city's development approval process, would depend partly on a $6 million development incentive paid up front from the amended TIF district, according to city documents. Before its financial collapse in 2018, the former Olympia Resort was once viewed as a conference center and hotel, fronted by a modest commercial center anchored by Kmart. Today, it's part of a plan that includes a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, apartments and a beefed-up commercial section that includes a veterans clinic and restaurants, with more on the way. But Elevate, with its retail bottom floor, and The Social would introduce new elements: higher density residential living in the commercial area and a regional attraction on the resort grounds. "The continued partnership with Neumann Developments and Wangard provides an opportunity to accomplish the overall objectives of the District to eliminate and prevent the spread of blight and create a high-quality, mixed-use development to fit the context and vitality of the surrounding area," the city said in the TIF amendment document. Oconomowoc created the TIF district in November 2020 to spur development in what legally had to be declared a "blighted" area of the city, a definition that suggests the private sector was unwilling to invest in an outdated, underutilized and deteriorating property. The success of TIF District 7 is measured by how much new revenue has been generated above the base amount before redevelopment projects began. According to city documents, the district has generated more than $45 million in incremental tax, which has financed the costs of road, sewer and water main constructions and included incentives for developers. The original 154-acre redevelopment district was amended in 2023 to include 88 more acres. The second amendment would add 16 acres. Under current projections, the debt from the district would be retired by 2044 as tax revenue builds up. Contact reporter Jim Riccioli at This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Oconomowoc's Olympia Fields may add apartment, entertainment complexes
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14-05-2025
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Local manufacturer plans to redevelop Journal Sentinel's closed printing plant with 1,000 jobs
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's former printing plant would be converted into a facility for a local manufacturer under a new proposal − bringing up to 1,000 jobs to that site. Global Power Components wants to buy the building, at 4101 W. Burnham St., West Milwaukee, and construct a large addition for its growing operations. That's according to information disclosed May 9 by the West Milwaukee Plan Commission. The commission is to consider Global Power's proposal at its May 13 meeting. Global Power has outgrown its main facility at 2300 S. 51st St., said John Stalewski, village president. He told the Journal Sentinel the company plans to still maintain that operation on Milwaukee's south side. Global Power, known formally as BHP Inc., builds fuel tanks, enclosures and other equipment for the power generation industry. "Apparently, stand-by generators have gotten to be a big business," Stalewski said. He said Global Power says the West Milwaukee plant would have three production shifts totaling around 1,000 employees. Global Power currently operates in five Milwaukee-area facilities with more than 1,200 employees, according to the Plan Commission documents. "We're very excited about this project," Stalewski said. He said the development could include village funding through a possible tax incremental financing district. The West Milwaukee plant, along with the company's Milwaukee facilities, "will help us serve our customers with industry-leading innovation and design," said Chief Operating Officer Mike Watkinson, in a statement. The Journal Sentinel's 476,316-square-foot former production facility is listed for leasing, and for sale, by Colliers, a commercial real estate services provider. The listed sale price is $27.5 million. Global Power wants to build a 230,000-square-foot addition to provide more manufacturing space, according to the Plan Commission documents. The news organization's corporate parent, Gannett Co., closed the production facility in 2022 as a cost-savings move − eliminating 180 jobs. The Journal Sentinel is now printed at a Gannett plant in Peoria, Illinois. The $112 million West Milwaukee printing plant opened in 2003. The property was sold in 2022 for $26 million to 4101 W. Burnham St. Milwaukee WI LLC. That's an affiliate of New York-based Alden Global Capital LLC − an investment firm that owns newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune. But Alden Global's apparent plans to print the Chicago Tribune in West Milwaukee never materialized. Global Power's plans were disclosed around one year after the maker of Palermo's frozen pizzas announced plans to expand through a new West Milwaukee production facility with 50 jobs. Palermo Villa Inc.'s new operation is being developed at 3900 W. Lincoln Ave. That was the longtime site of Froedtert Malt Corp.'s complex before it was demolished in 2023. (This story was updated to provide new information). Tom Daykin can be emailed at tdaykin@ and followed on Instagram, Bluesky, X and article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Global Power to bring 1,000 jobs to former Journal Sentinel facility
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01-05-2025
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Plan envisions 90 condos and 48 single-family homes near Pewaukee's Springdale Estates
PEWAUKEE - Springdale Estates residents could soon greet new neighbors in a mix of condominiums and single-family homes that a developer is considering in the City of Pewaukee. Sussex-based Cornerstone Development has formally presented its concept plan for The Glen of Pewaukee, with 90 condo units and 48 freestanding houses along Springdale Road between the north and south intersections of Glenwood Lane. It's a 58-acre parcel adjacent to the existing residential neighborhood, which consists almost entirely of single-family homes. The city's Plan Commission got its first glimpse of the layout and features for the potential development on April 17. Commission members used that opportunity to comment on and suggest changes in the preliminary design, which includes 18 four-family and nine two-family condo buildings adjacent to Springdale Road. The Glen of Pewaukee plan also includes a clubhouse, pickleball courts, a pool, water fountains and a paved trail in different spots within the development. But the housing elements are the primary focus, including purposeful condominiums. "This is not a development, this is a neighborhood," Cornerstone Development Chairman John Wahlen said at the April 17 meeting. "We don't have residents, we have condominium homeowners, and we try to instill that thought pattern on everybody in our organization." Wahlen told commission members that Cornerstone was cognizant of the Springdale Estates' established single-family homes. "We tried to develop a plan that would fit well into the existing area," he said. But Cornerstone is also known to include condos in its developments "for people who want to downsize," Wahlen added. "I think the big objective here is create a place — the term that I read about internationally is place-making — where people would want to live either around a single-family home, but not in a single-family home," or a similar family environment, though under a living arrangement where an association cares for a property's exterior, "your snow removal, all of your grass cutting, your plant beds." Families with teenage children would send their kids to Waukesha North High School. For the most part, city officials liked what they saw. "I am generally in support of the proposed development and site layout," Nick Fuchs, planning and community development director, said in an April 30 email, noting how Cornerstone would neatly connect the homes to existing streets and avoid impacting nearby wetland and environmental features. "I find the density appropriate as well." In the email as well as his staff report, Fuchs also said Cornerstone's decision to place the new family homes adjacent to the existing Springdale Estates homes created an acceptable buffer to the condo buildings on the eastern and southern edges of the 58 acres. The Glen of Pewaukee documents presented to the city stated that the average home value would be about $650,000, creating a development valued at $90 million when complete. Plan Commission members acknowledged some concerns, including the density of the development and the traffic that would be added to Springdale Road. That means the number of condo units and the need for a traffic study might need further consideration. But most panel members said they liked the layout of the plan. The plan would require the land to be rezoned to Rs-6 for the single-family residential portion of the property — the same as the existing neighborhood — and Rm-1, a multi-family residential district, for the condo buildings. The rezoning, which will require a public hearing and separate approval, and the final site plan are among the elements that remain if Cornerstone proceeds. Fuchs said indications are the company will. Contact reporter Jim Riccioli at This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The Glen of Pewaukee would have 90 condos, 48 single-family homes
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25-04-2025
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The Picklr's West Allis indoor pickleball facility proposal advances
The redevelopment of large buildings into indoor pickleball facilities has become a trend in Southeast Wisconsin, and one national franchise wants to do just that in West Allis. AT A GLANCE The Picklr's request for a conditional use permit for its proposed West Allis location at 2550 S. 108th St. received an endorsement from a city panel. The 30,000-square-foot, 10-court indoor pickleball facility would include a pro shop and other amenities. The venue is expected to open this summer. The Picklr's plans to bring indoor pickleball to West Allis advanced this week. The city's Plan Commission on Wednesday recommended approval of a conditional use permit for the venue, planned at 2550 S. 108th St. Final approval of the permit is expected to be considered May 6 by the West Allis Common Council. The 30,000-square-foot facility would take the place of a former Dunham's Sports store. The renovated building is planned to include 10 indoor pickleball courts, a pro shop, grab-and-go food and drink options and a private event area. It also would feature an enclosed community space for hosting events, according to Plan Commission documents. The Picklr members have access to open play, league play and tournaments and have an option to enroll in private and semi-private lessons and clinics by certified trainers. The location will be open to the public and offer monthly and annual memberships as well as daily passes. In addition to the conditional use permit, The Picklr would need to submit detailed site, landscaping and architectural plans for city review, said Jack Kovnesky, a West Allis city planner. If the project advances, renovation of the interior for The Picklr is expected to take approximately 10 weeks, according to the documents. The venue could open this summer. The new facility will give the Utah-based The Picklr three Wisconsin locations including one in the former Big Lots location at N78 W14511 Appleton Ave. in Menomonee Falls as well as a location in Ashwaubenon. The company plans to expand to eight locations in Wisconsin, including four to six in the Milwaukee area. The redevelopment of large buildings into indoor pickleball facilities has become a trend in Southeast Wisconsin. Ace Pickleball Club plans to open a 17-court facility in the former Pick 'n Save space at the Ruby Isle shopping center in Brookfield in August. Arizona-based Pickleball Kingdom opened its second Wisconsin location in a 60,000-square-foot former Multi-Color Corp. building in Menomonee Falls. In addition, a 40,000-square-foot indoor soccer facility in South Milwaukee last fall was converted into a 12-court indoor pickleball facility known as Premier Pickleball Center.
