The Sheboygan Common Council has approved a development agreement with Timberwood Meadows LLC on the former Poth and Gartman Farm property, for a proposed large-scale residential project that would bring 1,514 housing units over two decades.
The proposed agreement outlines a construction timeline extending through 2042. The housing unit types consist of single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, senior living and apartments.
A 2023 housing study found that Sheboygan will need more than 5,000 additional housing units in the coming years to keep pace with demand. The study was conducted prior to several major economic announcements and expansions, including Amazon, Old World Creamery, Old Wisconsin, and The Vollrath Company.
The Gartman Farm development is planned as a multi-phase project, allowing housing to be constructed over time while ensuring significant private investment at each stage.
“We’re thrilled to move forward in partnership with the city of Sheboygan on the Gartman farm housing development project. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring new housing to Sheboygan and we’re excited to start bringing the vision to life,” said Developer Devon Coyle.
The proposed development agreement was first considered by the Finance and Personnel Committee March 9. During that meeting, the committee directed staff to explore the possibility of including affordability components with the developer. In response, the developer provided an explanation outlining why affordability provisions could not be incorporated into the development agreement.
At a special Finance and Personnel Committee meeting on March 16, the committee approved the development agreement and referred it to the Common Council. The council also received information about the development agreement during its regularly scheduled meeting March 16.
The next step for the project will be review and approval of the proposed housing units by the city of Sheboygan Plan Commission.
