Senior apartments proposed in Franklin, Muskego
Developments would have 136 total units
Two apartment developments for seniors, totaling 136 units, are being proposed for the neighboring communities of Franklin and Muskego.
In Franklin, Indianapolisbased Herman & Kittle Properties Inc. is proposing a two-story, 48unit building at 3709 W. College Ave.
Known as the Lakeview at Franklin, it would offer 30 onebedroom and 18 two-bedroom apartments for seniors who can live independently, according to the Franklin Plan Commission agenda.
The $8 million development would include a patio, exercise room, community room and library, according to a commission report. Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Inc. would provide support services for residents.
Herman & Kittle plans to seek federal affordable housing tax credits to help finance the development.
Developers that receive those credits, which are provided through an annual competition, must offer apartments at belowmarket rents to people earning no higher than 60% of the area median income.
Lakeview would provide 40 units at below-market rents, with eight units provided at market rents, according to the agenda.
Herman & Kittle is seeking a special use amendment for the proposed development site. The Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing on that request at its Thursday meeting.
In Muskego, Ener-Con Cos. is proposing to redevelop the Muskego Elementary property, S74 W17476 Janesville Road, into 88 units of senior housing.
Ener-Con’s conceptual plans include two connected assisted living apartment buildings: a 24unit apartment complex in the existing school building and a newly built 24-unit facility.
The development would include converting the school auditorium into a community room and cafeteria. Also, Ener-Con would develop a pair of two-story, 20-unit buildings at the rear of the property for seniors who can live independently.
“This overall concept could allow a tenant to transition from the independent living apartments to the assisted living facilities as they age and need more care,” according to a city report.