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Charlie (staff presenter) described the work: the existing open ditch that runs through the middle of athletic fields will be enlarged and moved toward the west property boundary; a portion of the channel will be placed underground as it runs past the football field, allowing reconfiguration of surface athletics space (including potential addition of a soccer field). The detention basin will replace an overflow parking area and will be deeded to the city when constructed; stormwater will continue its existing outlet under Michigan Avenue to the downstream creek.

As part of the construction sequence, Cheryl Lane will be rebuilt and used temporarily for staging; when completed the revised Cheryl Lane driveway will be configured for one‑way entry from Michigan Avenue with exit to the north. Staff said the school district expects to maintain adequate parking on the reconfigured lots after the overflow area is converted to detention. Commissioners asked whether the detention basin would be fenced; staff said fencing was not included in the plans and noted a setback from the sidewalk before a drop off begins.

The commission approved the final site plan; construction activities were already underway for portions of the overall mitigation program. Charlie said the detention pond will be deeded to the city and the work links to ongoing mitigation upstream and downstream.

Ending: The action allows the city‑led flood mitigation to proceed; staff will continue coordination with the School District on construction phasing, parking reconfiguration and any public‑safety measures around the detention basin.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waukesha - Plan Commission on 2025-02-26 6:00 PM - Feb 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved final site plans for a city flood‑mitigation project on land owned by the School District at North High School, relocating an open ditch, creating an underground channel near athletic fields, and a detention pond to be deeded to the city.","taxTitle","Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",9326,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6661327,"Plan Commission approves Starbucks drive‑through at Brighton Square; owner and neighbors raise traffic and snow‑storage concerns",1036,4944000,5980000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414333-e9650a0ee228eb3c2b229aded8241bba&start=4944&end=5980","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414333-e9650a0ee228eb3c2b229aded8241bba/thumbnail_4944000.jpg","/articles/6661327/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-Starbucks-drivethrough-at-Brighton-Square-owner-and-neighbors-raise-traffic-and-snowstorage-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661327-b5edd5bbf756ffd89eae69aeaed8d1c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193079&Signature=YikSrcmb4sXof~6X198koHtJvJs~N76TfyVJIKT1kTbN~DlmZQp2QQXObzIWD~YvANdc9KUmhPtv9GdeGzle0~iLQPzythj37UCzj8~kCyqsan4t0OPjh-0qiBIg873LC81yxr15S29cxipsE4EEC-IPwawLUVPilC6vToOAcdeO5ID-bePTHWcWBSkVyhmJR2A7aWSOZ2dVKcu5CSGn6Y5eEETdVSDJQL1tXZuFVWrezZpDB83G026ufG6xwmzLcMRiRNM7fHGnlI890aJCPZtYP6GU8w4IN5PODeQn8WN66tLSVIqjn-ie~L~nJqENzPUdbLrwpQXoTHzZWF56Tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plan Commission on Feb. 26 approved a PUD amendment, final site plan and architecture for a Starbucks drive‑through to be built in the Brighton Square parking lot at 101 West Sunset Drive, subject to engineering, fire and water utility comments and with staff recommendations for additional landscaping.

Robin (staff presenter) showed plans for a freestanding Starbucks with a drive‑through lane that stacks roughly 15–16 cars, a proposed building footprint, a patio area and a new landscape plan. Because the project widens an existing driveway median (currently about 50 feet) beyond the typical 35‑foot curb opening permitted under city code, the drive opening required Plan Commission and Common Council approval; staff recommended approval of the widening and the site plan, conditioned on addressing engineering, fire and water utility comments and recording the PUD amendment and the certified survey map before building permits are issued.

Neighboring property owner Tarkas Barsamian (owner of the office building at 161 W. Sunset Drive) read a written comment and spoke at the meeting, citing traffic flow concerns and a lack of snow storage on the proposed site. “The primary issue is traffic flow,” Barsamian wrote in the emailed comment read into the record; he said left‑turn movements from adjacent properties are already difficult during peak times and expressed concern that the new drive‑through and landscaping in the southwest corner would limit space to store plowed snow and hamper deliveries and waste removal. Resident Heather Jaswowski, representing homes behind the site, noted pedestrian shortcuts through a small access path and asked about noise and trash mitigation; staff and the applicant said the drive‑through will use a speaker system with automatic volume control limited at a distance and that landscaping will be added along the property line.

Commissioners discussed minor layout tweaks to improve maneuverability at the drive‑through entry and recommended the applicant consider pulling the drive‑through curb back slightly to ease turning movements for larger vehicles. The applicant agreed to work with staff on adjustments and additional tree plantings in grass areas; the commission asked the applicant to consider snow‑storage needs and to coordinate with adjacent property owners about access and maintenance. The commission approved the PUD amendment and final site plan with a friendly amendment to explore small adjustments (commissioner‑suggested curb/striping changes to aid maneuverability). The motion to approve the PUD amendment and final site plan was made by the Mayor (chair, unnamed) and seconded by Commissioner Keller; the certified survey map recommending the parcel split was also approved for forwarding to council with the condition that it be recorded with the register of deeds prior to permits.

Ending: Staff will require the developer to address engineering, fire and water utility comments, add landscaping per staff recommendations, and record required documents before building permits are issued. Staff and the applicant will also discuss snow‑storage and minor drive‑through layout changes with neighboring property owners.","The commission approved a PUD amendment and final site plan for a Starbucks at 101 W. Sunset Drive (Brighton Square), including a widened driveway/drive‑through lane and landscape requirements; adjacent property owners raised concerns about left‑turn conflicts, snow storage and access for an office building.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6661332,"Plan Commission recommends rezoning and preliminary plat for Winterberry Reserve, a 79‑lot single‑family PUD",2788,2168000,4956000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414333-e9650a0ee228eb3c2b229aded8241bba&start=2168&end=4956","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414333-e9650a0ee228eb3c2b229aded8241bba/thumbnail_2168000.jpg","/articles/6661332/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-recommends-rezoning-and-preliminary-plat-for-Winterberry-Reserve-a-79lot-singlefamily-PUD","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661332-1859cdbacc61fe368eaf7625dfa54003/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193079&Signature=R~TIJ8YPWBUG13KKwJYEsRFQFZSIMZFG6mxrz~WphNGXZlVXe7-ChrEqs2h3hpTAA~nQBlT8flWcBn7Ffa5Jo~PcqKWa9Eh6Mgk2n4Fu0SuzdBnSpY1ZW0CUi8EUW0OlDwJiu4RKbWoqvv6A9U-p6Ud0wGLhIGJYpW72C8keYla2CddAUMvHmtv8O34AxdGTTM~Xl-Bf0gf-lrAnclPqARa-2eBdPyaVqcmMRPInu9Zu~cEt5g37TvoGASGBomGn4378m0XnaP5XNjSfCURS9mQoq-7dE8so0BCW23yQzIHhIwjP5Bu6E3PnrFc7LqrnQkWGFfNR8~q4DttkR-6fEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Plan Commission on Feb. 26 voted unanimously to recommend rezoning 22.2 acres for Winterberry Reserve from RS‑3 (single‑family) to RS‑3 with a planned unit development overlay and to recommend approval of the preliminary subdivision plat. The revisions create an interior block of narrower lots served by a private alley and add design standards intended to limit monotony.

Doug (Community Development staff presenter) described the change from an earlier 54‑lot plan to the current 79‑lot proposal, noting larger perimeter lots will be retained adjacent to existing single‑family properties while an interior block (lots 46–79) will feature narrower carriage‑lane lots with minimum widths of 40 feet and minimum lot sizes around 4,520 square feet. The plan lowers the front yard setback to 15 feet for the PUD interior lots, allows unenclosed porches to encroach, sets minimum side yards at 5 feet with 10‑foot minimum building separation, and requires private alley access behind homes for garages and up to four off‑street parking stalls per lot (two in the garage and two exterior spaces). The alley pavement width was set at 20 feet after discussions with the fire department.

Ben (Veridian Homes/Bridal Homes representative) and project team members presented examples of comparable carriage‑lane neighborhoods and described anti‑monotony standards that will be recorded in covenants and restrictions: no repeat plan or façade combination within six adjacent homes for carriage‑lane lots (five for midsize, four for large lots). The developer also said rock blasting for bedrock will be completed early in phase 1 rather than spread over many construction phases.

Engineering staff requested a minor street configuration change to create a straight T intersection and a three‑way stop to improve sight lines where Winterberry turns; the developer said it was acceptable. The preliminary plat approval will be forwarded to the Common Council with the rezoning. Staff and the developer said all lots will belong to a homeowners association responsible for the private alley maintenance, snow removal and private garbage collection. Commissioners added a PUD condition prohibiting driveway aprons or front‑yard driveway pads so future owners could not later add front driveways.

Motions to recommend approval of the rezoning with the PUD details and to recommend approval of the preliminary plat were made by the Mayor (chair, unnamed) and seconded (rezoning seconded by Commissioner Wells; preliminary plat seconded by Commissioner Molson). Both motions passed unanimously.

Ending: The commission’s recommendations will go to the Common Council for final action; staff and the developer will address final engineering comments, the street configuration change, and details of covenants before council review.","The commission recommended RS‑3 to RS‑3/PUD rezoning and approved a preliminary plat for Winterberry Reserve, a 79‑lot subdivision with smaller interior carriage‑lane lots, private alley service, design standards and homeowner‑association responsibilities.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6661336,"Plan Commission approves conditional use permit for ‘You Drive It Now’ at 1531 E. Moreland with parking and enforcement conditions",2000,144000,2144000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2414333-e9650a0ee228eb3c2b229aded8241bba&start=144&end=2144","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2414333-e9650a0ee228eb3c2b229aded8241bba/thumbnail_144000.jpg","/articles/6661336/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-You-Drive-It-Now-at-1531-E-Moreland-with-parking-and-enforcement-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6661336-1c03dc24944562da15626e537755281f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193079&Signature=k0F1kfPQ3Q4lM-r02ZF5eO90TWcPVKwmwrfxlLTVfO9aR-Us0C4nO704i67ZweD9SOL0hDdjdouD86zMEcfwsHpU5oiOFsOrUW5pAioO12SLSPWTsHmoL~0eGgBmGkyOSmj2FzqQfT8POtZCArmZjBjUZ7KNEG0y0JQDgKE1JdsGh1KG7-YHDay8z~q0EskSOd3gEVP5uipM4xNQW~ZRnyHGaVSi0akGbOvn3sod50GOdQZWS2PCaP08~0G0pNH9AkrE8XlVGVmA72x76O3r5G3RrPEpveQjNpFScO8eks~MNaKbrlXKkJ~Qp3OLJbBLzbbU3UasMVVNOAfl4c~GwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Plan Commission on Feb. 26 approved a conditional use permit allowing Boucher’s You Drive It Now online retail operation to occupy an office at 1531 East Moreland Boulevard, subject to conditions restricting where vehicles may be stored and authorizing staff enforcement and follow-up checks.

Staff said the business will occupy a small office within a larger former grocery‑and‑body‑shop building and that the approved site plan shows 11 customer parking spaces plus additional employee spaces. Charlie, Community Development staff, told commissioners the applicant had already received a temporary occupancy permit after passing building inspections but that city inspectors found vehicles parked in drive aisles, in customer parking (including a handicap stall) and on a pedestrian walkway. He said staff recommended conditions to prevent inventory or service storage in customer or employee spaces, keep drive aisles clear, prohibit parking on pedestrian walkways and landscape areas, and require signs and permits for all permanent and temporary signage.

Dan Nienhuis, general counsel for Boucher, said the company uses overnight vehicle placement in front of doors and windows as a security measure to deter thefts in which thieves drive vehicles out through overhead doors. “Every night, we have procedures that our staff follows on a nightly basis to make sure that the buildings are secure to prevent thefts,” Nienhuis said. He asked the commission to allow limited overnight parking in front of garage doors as part of the permit conditions.

Commissioners pressed the applicant on alternatives such as bollards, planters or lockbox security for keys. Commissioners and staff said the city adopted conditional use requirements for dealerships in 2023 after repeated violations by multiple dealers, including parking on landscape areas, use of beeping key‑finder alarms, and parking in unauthorized locations. Charlie noted the Community Development director directed staff not to provide additional advance warnings to Boucher because the company has been a repeat violator.

The commission voted to approve the conditional use permit with the staff conditions and a specific clarification allowing vehicles to be parked overnight directly in front of garage doors to address the applicants’ security concern; staff was directed to conduct periodic spot checks and report back at the commission’s February meeting next year. The motion was made by the Mayor (chair, unnamed in the transcript) and seconded by Commissioner Molson. Commissioners Schmidt, Riley, Keller, Frank Coeur and Molson voted yes; Alderman Rick Lemke had commented during later items but was not recorded on this motion; Commissioner Wells voted no. The permit includes deadlines tied to the temporary occupancy: staff noted a temporary occupancy had been issued pending issuance of the conditional use permit and that permanent occupancy would need to be secured by the dates stated in the permit paperwork (temporary occupancy expiration and permanent occupancy deadlines were discussed by staff as March 25 and March 30, 2025, in the meeting record). The commission warned that repeated violations could trigger immediate citations and a revocation process that would return to the commission for a public hearing.

The approval requires the applicant to:
- Keep customer and employee parking signed and used as indicated on the approved site plan; these spaces may not be used for inventory or service storage.
- Keep drive lanes free of parked vehicles and vehicles off pedestrian walkways and landscape areas.
- Limit use of vehicle panic buttons/emergency alarms to actual emergencies; alarms may not be used to find vehicles in the parking area.
- Ensure all permanent and temporary signs comply with the city sign code and obtain required permits.
- Accept staff spot checks; repeat violations may lead to citations or initiation of a revocation hearing before the Plan Commission.

Ending: The commission’s approval formalizes the dealership‑area rules the city adopted after repeated complaints about vehicle storage and nuisance activity; staff will monitor compliance and may initiate revocation procedures if conditions are not met.","Waukesha Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing Boucher’s You Drive It Now operation to occupy a small office at 1531 E. Moreland Blvd., with conditions limiting parking, banning inventory in customer spaces and drive aisles, and requiring staff spot checks after complaints about prior violations.","actionData","errors"]

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