Notice of Pending Application and Public Hearing for Proposed Wetland Disturbance Jarod Kivela, on behalf of the City of Stevens Point (the City), 1515 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481, has applied to the Department of Natural Resources (the department) for a permit to disturb wetlands to construct roadway infrastructure to support the proposed adjacent development. The project is located in Section 29, Township 24 North, Range 8 East, City of Stevens Point, Portage County. The City has proposed to construct Meadow Street and Academy Avenue to complete a block including existing Maria Drive and Union Street. This is an undeveloped area within the city. The planned roadway infrastructure will include curb and gutter, sidewalk, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain. The reconstruction of Third Street approximately 315 feet north of Maria Drive is planned for the next phase of development in this area. The purpose of building these roadways is to support the proposed adjacent development. Door 2 Dreams is a Wisconsin non-profit corporation founded to help adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) live, work, and thrive where they choose to live. Door 2 Dreams plans to build various residential units between Meadow Street and Union Street. They also plan to construct a gathering lodge north of Academy Avenue where community activities can be held. The remaining land between Third Street and Meadow Street is planned for residential development and will also include land allotted to accommodate storm water management. Construction for the Door 2 Dreams gathering lodge is planned to begin June 2026. Utility and roadway construction for Meadow Street and Academy Avenue is also planned to begin in June 2026. The department will review the proposal provided by the applicant and any information from public comments and a public informational hearing. The department will determine whether the proposal complies with ss. 1.11 and 30.12(3m), Stats., and ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code, and ensure that the required mitigation meets the standards in s. 281.36(3r), Stats. if the project impacts wetlands. The department has made a tentative decision that it will issue the permit(s) for the proposed activity. If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, please visit the department’s permit tracking website at https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/water/SitePag es/Permit%20Search.aspx and search for “WP-IP-WC-2026-50-X03-23T15-42-17”. Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The public hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2026, beginning at 12:00 pm at the Mid-State Technical College located at 101 Centerpoint Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481 (LEAD Center). The department scheduled a public hearing on this application because the department received a request for a public hearing. The hearing will be a public informational hearing where members of the public can learn more about the proposed activity and submit written or oral comments about the wetlands and project considering the legal standards above. Any person may submit written comments by emailing Jeremiah. Schiefelbein@Wisconsin.gov , or writing to Jeremiah Schiefelbein, 2984 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54313 by mail. Voice messages may also be left at 920-360-3784. Comments should include the docket number or applicant name and should relate to whether the project meets the legal standards listed above. Comments must be submitted or postmarked no later than 10 days after the hearing date to be considered. The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document. Docket Number IP-WC-2026-50-01047 (Sister’s Meadow & Door2Dreams) WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES For the Secretary Date: 04/24/2026 Pub. April 30, 2026 WNAXLP
