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Bay View PDP

Also called: Bayview Village SubdivisionApproved: Council approval of PDP resolution with conditions

HomesApprovedConfirmed

Sources for this project: City meeting.

About this project

A 27.75-acre residential with 96 lots, a lakefront restaurant, park amenities, and reduced /impervious surface near Bay Loop.

Key facts

Who is deciding
City of Freeport
Homes or units
9696 single-family lots plus a 4,000 sq ft restaurant (City Council packet, June 9, 2026)
Size
27.75 acresCity Council packet, June 9, 2026
Where
Exact parcel. 3 adjoining parcelsAs the agenda worded it: 27.75-acre parcel, interior curve of Bay Loop, southwest side near Red Barn RoadParcel 30-1S-19-23000-001-0010, 31-1S-19-23010-000-0120, 31-1S-19-23010-000-0100

Timeline

2 items, oldest first. Each links to the meeting and the original documents.

  1. May 6, 2026Planning and Development Review Board

    Bayview Village Subdivision Planned Development Project

    Planning board recommendation of approvalPassed 3–0 · unanimousUnder review

    The Planning and Development Review Board considered a proposed residential on 27.75 acres with 96 lots, a 4,000 square foot two-story family-sit-down restaurant with lake-front porch and wrap-around parking at 1 space per 100 SF, children's park, dog park, dock on man-made lake, and associated infrastructure. The developer requested : reduced (front 20 ft, side 5 ft, rear 15 ft for RV and R-1 zoning), and increased impervious surface ratio to 70% maximum to enable home clustering away from wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas. Staff noted the proposed of 3.5 units per acre is below the R-1 allowable maximum of 4 units per acre. Public comment raised concerns regarding traffic, stormwater management, flooding, noise and lighting, building height, property values, endangered species, and whether the restaurant would serve only development residents. Engineer Knauer addressed these concerns and clarified that a Development Order will be required for technical review, stormwater permitting, and wetlands permitting. The board voted unanimously to recommend approval with no conditions.

    Meeting page Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)

  2. Jun 9, 2026City Council

    Bay View PDP Resolution

    Council approval of PDP resolution with conditionsPassed 3–1 · splitApproved

    The council approved the Bay View Plan for a 27.75-acre parcel at the interior curve of Bay Loop near Red Barn Road, allowing a mix of residential units and a proposed 4,000-square-foot restaurant. The project includes a public park with trails, dog walk area, and public restroom. Approval included conditions directing staff to review stormwater and traffic impacts during technical review, ensure pedestrian safety is paramount, require applicant to hold a community meeting on buffering on the north boundary, and review the buffer for planning consistency. were approved for reduced and increased impervious surface coverage (70% versus code-allowed 30-40%) to preserve the existing pond as a stormwater amenity and public benefit.

    Meeting page Agenda (PDF)Minutes (PDF)

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