In a recent meeting of the Germantown Plan Commission, discussions centered around the proposed rezoning of a property from limited industrial (M1) to general industrial (M2) and a conditional use permit for a solid waste disposal operation. The meeting highlighted the mixed-use character of the Victory Center corridor, which includes various commercial services such as auto repair and personal storage, indicating that the proposed uses align with the area's zoning framework.

The commission reviewed the comprehensive plan, noting that while commercial uses are deemed desirable, industrial uses are also acceptable under current zoning regulations. The applicant, Harters Lakeside Disposal, represented by Skyline Development Corp, seeks to establish a waste disposal collection and transportation operation at the intersection of Fond Du Lac Avenue and Spoton Court.

Public input was solicited, with local resident Sarah Larson expressing concerns about the potential noise and traffic impacts from the proposed operation. Larson highlighted issues related to early morning truck activity and the overall traffic burden on Fond Du Lac Avenue, suggesting that the existing 2050 plan may not adequately address community concerns regarding such developments.

The commission acknowledged the importance of community feedback and indicated that this meeting was just the beginning of a longer process. A public hearing is scheduled for November 11 at 6:30 PM, where further discussions will take place, allowing residents to voice their opinions on the rezoning and conditional use permit applications.