Bellmark Plant 7 expansion zoning
Summary
Belmark, which took over a warehouse site originally planned for Bedford Paper, keeps expanding. The amendment extends its original deal — roughly $1.1 million in pay-go and land assistance over about 14 years — against an estimated $8.8 million increase in building value.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
About $880,000 in pay-go assistance over 14 years (~$62,000/year) plus a site-assembly grant, versus roughly $8.8 million in new value.
Belmark and its workforce, plus the city through continued manufacturing growth in the business park.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Common Council - Oct 20, 2026
Two city-owned parcels at 400 Destiny Drive were rezoned from BP-1 to BP-2 to support a potential Bellmark Plant 7 expansion. The change keeps one zoning district per parcel and doesn't limit future land uses.
Plan Commission - Sep 28, 2026
Bellmark is adding about 100,000 square feet of warehousing at its Plant No. 7, and the rezone lets the company buy two adjacent parcels for future growth.
Finance/Personnel Committee - Sep 8, 2026
Belmark, which took over a warehouse site originally planned for Bedford Paper, keeps expanding. The amendment extends its original deal — roughly $1.1 million in pay-go and land assistance over about 14 years — against an estimated $8.8 million increase in building value.
Related development
Zoning Map Amendment BP-1 to BP-2, 400 Destiny Drive (ZMA 26-05)
Keeps one zoning district per parcel and opens moderate-impact uses by right for future business park development.
Bellmark Plant No. 7 expansion rezone
More warehouse capacity and future expansion potential for a major De Pere employer near the Southbridge connector route.
Belmark Plant No. 7 expansion — development agreement amendment
Keeps a major local manufacturer expanding in the business park, adding an estimated $8.8 million in building value.
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