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Hundreds attend Big Bend meeting as officials table vote on proposed sports complex
['Kaylee Staral']
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BIG BEND — Hundreds of residents packed Village Hall Thursday as the Big Bend Planning Commission tabled three agenda items tied to a proposed youth sports complex, citing the need for more information before moving forward.
The proposed 150-acre complex would include indoor and outdoor baseball, soccer, and lacrosse fields, up to 1,500 parking spaces, and hotel and retail space.
For more than two hours, residents of Big Bend, Vernon, and Waukesha raised concerns about traffic, noise, and lighting.
“This is a big project, and this is a small town.
Watch: Hundreds attend Big Bend meeting as officials table vote on proposed sports complexBig Bend board tables development proposalVillage officials said they need additional details from both the developer and village engineers regarding potential impacts on property values, wetlands, groundwater, stormwater runoff, water and sewer capacity, and public safety.