A residential development with apartments that look like single-family homes has been proposed in Oak Creek

Erik S. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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CR Devco recently requested a rezone to two-family residential of multiple properties that would be the home to the homes including 2231 W. Puetz Rd., 8843 S. 13th St., and 8950 S. 20th St. to accommodate its new multifamily concept.
CR Devco recently requested a rezone to two-family residential of multiple properties that would be the home to the homes including 2231 W. Puetz Rd., 8843 S. 13th St., and 8950 S. 20th St. to accommodate its new multifamily concept.

An Oak Creek apartment concept that looks more like single-family homes is getting closer to its potential heyday.

CR Devco LLC presented a conceptual plan, now tentatively titled “Heyday Oak Creek,” to the city in October 2021, which Mayor Dan Bukiewicz said at the time had “a ways to go.”

The developer has been advancing the concept and recently requested a rezone to two-family residential of multiple properties that would be the site of the homes including 2231 W. Puetz Rd., 8843 S. 13th St., and 8950 S. 20th St.

Oak Creek’s plan commission on May 10 recommended the common council approve the rezone and planned unit development for portions of the properties with a unanimous vote. The common council already approved a certified survey map for the properties in March.

Current project concepts aren’t too far removed from those proposed last year with 134 single-family attached residences (formerly 136) in 22 ranch-style buildings (formerly 24) with one leasing office near the entrance.

Plans indicate the four-, six-, and eight-unit buildings will “incorporate similar cottage home architecture.” Each unit will have attached one- or two-car garages. City Planner Kari Papelbon said the buildings will also incorporate national green building standards.

Units will range from 832 square feet for a one-bedroom up to 1,701 square feet for a three-bedroom. The conceptual model includes 44 one-bedroom, 78 two-bedroom and 12 three-bedroom units.

During the October 2021 presentation, Josh Wohlreich of CR Devco said the market-rate apartments would range from $1,400 per month for a one-bedroom unit to $2,600 for a three-bedroom.

A few amenities mentioned during the initial concepting in 2021 were a walking path, dog park and a playground.

A public road extension from Puetz Road was included as part of the approved CSM and an official map amendment. Private roads will provide access to residential buildings off a public cul-de-sac, according to city documents.

“There will be a development agreement required due to the extension of public streets in this development,” Papelbon said.

Project specifics are still conceptual at this point, and a rezone doesn’t mean the city approves of all elements.

“The initial recommendation of approval of this PUD and rezone is not an endorsement of any site plan that has been presented before you,” Papelbon said.

The plan commission will need to review conditions and restrictions for the rezone and PUD after a public hearing at its May 24 meeting.

Previously, developer CR Devco indicated a desire to break ground in December 2022.

Janssen Bruckner LLC is proposing a similar development called Stonebrook on the Park next to Abendschein Park at 641 and 819R E. Drexel Ave. which includes 33 buildings.

Contact Erik S. Hanley at erik.hanley@jrn.com. Like his Facebook page and follow him on Twitter at @ES_Hanley.

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 134-unit Oak Creek apartment project proposed in Oak Creek