Last Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth Village Board was highlighted by a 17-acre piece of property that’s zoning was changed from Two Family Dwelling to Multiple Family Dwellings after a petition was received from the Gerrard Corporation.

At the previous Plan Commission meeting on September 22nd, a Public Hearing was held on the matter with developer Paul Gerrard present to answer any questions.

Located on Hwy. 65, the development will be called Crossing Meadows and will have up to 50 units of workforce housing. The reported plan includes an on-sight manager. The estimated rent for a three-bedroom unit is $1,350. The Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend the Board vote to change the zoning.

“Just a review, they are going to pay a regular property tax?” Board Member Neil Gulbranson questioned.

Village President Gerald DeWolfe clarified that Gulbranson was correct.

“There’s no developer’s agreement or anything like that?” Gulbranson said.

DeWolfe acknowledged that Gulbranson was correct and also reminded the Board that a park was promised to be included with the property.

Ellsworth Zoning Ordinance 46.06 was brought up, with discussion regarding a 200-square foot accessory structure in an R-2 Residential District.

“That was just an oversight that hadn’t been taken care of earlier,” Board Member Curt Wandmacher informed the Board.

Both zoning matters were approved.

Village Administrator Nicole Stewart reported that the Village is all set to host the November election at the Seyfourth Building on the Pierce County Fairgrounds with the new equipment that was purchased with State of Wisconsin’s Routes to Recovery grant program.

A public hearing for the Floodplain Zoning Ordinance was set for November 2nd before the normal meeting of the Board.