Costco proposed for Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc | Oconomowoc Business News

OCONOMOWOC — The ability to purchase toilet paper in bulk and to eat a $1.50 hot dog deal could be in the future of Oconomowoc area residents should Costco Corporation’s plans to build a retail store in the city come to fruition.

The City of Oconomowoc announced the application for the Costco store on approximately 23 acres of vacant land in the Pabst Farms development, just north of Interstate 94 at the exit to Highway P on Pabst Farms Boulevard.

“The Oconomowoc community continues to grow with new residents and consumers, so it is a positive step for the overall Pabst Farms Development with interest from a major retailer like Costco,” said Mayor Robert Magnus in a statement. “Oconomowoc is the heart of Lake Country — the city established a foundation of success in rebuilding downtown as a destination, successful redevelopment projects, and the future retail, entertainment and innovation/incubation opportunities at Pabst Farms that will continue to transform it as a community of choice for continued development activity.”

The redevelopment of the Pabst Farms area off I-94 and Highway 67 has been going on for a few decades and recently has seen a significant increase in new development activity that includes a mix of commercial and residential buildings. Plans for a tech hub have also been approved. Some of the other major retailers in Pabst Farms include a Fleet Farm, Metro Market and Starbucks.

Costco Corporation so far has only submitted plans, which will need to go through an approval process.