Common Council - 2026-03-03
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Meeting Summary
Green Bay Common Council approved amendments to short-term rental regulations requiring applications to include maximum occupancy and whether the property is the owner's primary residence. The council also approved a comprehensive plan amendment for 801 and 821 Limekiln Road from Neighborhood Commercial to Regional Commercial, and advanced a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) ordinance for the downtown riverfront area. The city committed approximately $400,000-$500,000 for mill and pave improvements on Shawano Avenue, a state road scheduled for full reconstruction in 2031.
Key Decisions (9)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 801 & 821 Limekiln Road
Amendment to Go Big Green Bay 2050 comprehensive plan changing property designation from Neighborhood Commercial to Regional Commercial (CPA 26-01). Approved 10-2 vote.
Short-Term Rental Ordinance Amendments
Amendments to section 44-1580j of Green Bay Municipal Code on short-term rentals, requiring applications to include maximum occupancy and whether property is owner's primary residence for transparency purposes.
Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) Ordinance
Draft general ordinance 06-26 establishing designated outdoor refreshment area in downtown riverfront area near City Deck. First reading approved with second reading scheduled for next meeting.
Conditional Use Permit Amendment - Facility Expansion
Planning Commission item 1 approved with amendment striking recommendation number four (no building addition shall extend past the front building facade) to allow window addition matching other side of building.
Shawano Avenue Mill and Pave Project
City to fund mill and pave improvements on Shawano Avenue (state road) at estimated cost of $400,000-$500,000. State reconstruction scheduled for 2031 with utilities work in 2030.
Wellhead Protection Ordinance Amendment
General ordinance 6-26 amending sections 42-131 through 42-140 relating to wellhead protection for compliance with state law and Wisconsin DNR requirements.
Special Assessment Projects Ordering
Ordered improvements and levied assessments for three resurfacing streets and asphalt reconstruction project on North Maple following public hearing held 02/25/2026.
Dangerous Dog Appeal
Appeal referred back to Protection and Policy Committee due to additional records provided just before meeting that staff hadn't reviewed. Petitioner agreed to referral.
Washington Street Parking Policy Review
Item regarding parking conditions on Washington Street between midnight and 3AM held to allow Police Department to provide recommendation at next Traffic, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Commission meeting.
Zoning Changes (1)
801 and 821 Limekiln Road
Not specified
Development Activity (1)
Facility Expansion Project
Building addition with window to match other side of building; conditional use permit approved with amendment removing facade restriction
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
City investing $400,000-$500,000 in Shawano Avenue mill and pave despite state responsibility, indicating significant infrastructure backlog and willingness to fund improvements ahead of state timeline.
Commercial Demand
Downtown Green Bay implementing Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) to support business activity in riverfront/City Deck area, signaling focus on entertainment district development.
Housing Demand
Short-term rental regulations being refined with transparency requirements, indicating active STR market requiring municipal oversight and neighbor notification systems.
Sentiment
Resident concerns about DORA include noise impacts on residential buildings adjacent to riverfront and pedestrian safety, suggesting mixed-use tension in downtown area.