The Sturgeon Bay City Plan Commission officially directed the Common Council to begin negotiations with Northpointe Development to construct multifamily housing in the West Waterfront district. At last week’s meeting, the commission asked staff to pose several questions to the developer including the potential for commercial space and an overhaul of the proposal’s aesthetics. Community Development Director Marty Olejniczak said he received a mostly positive response to the board’s suggestions, especially the idea of adding units to the overall plan.

The Plan Commission once again rejected a proposal from T. Wall Enterprises. They’re idea was for a 78-unit building that would overflow the parcel allotted for the project. The city would pick up costs associated with diverting Locust Court if it exceeded $100,000. Additionally, the 18-month due diligence clause once again proved to be an insurmountable sticking point for several members of the commission.