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Public works and planning staff described a project to enlarge and re-align an existing stormwater channel that currently runs through athletic fields. The channel will be moved west to the property boundary and daylighted in a new corridor, and a detention pond will replace an existing overflow parking area at the south end of the school property. The detention facility will be deeded to the city when complete. \"Moving it from the center will allow a new soccer field to be added,\" said planning staff, explaining how moving the channel improves field usability while increasing capacity for stormwater.

The project also includes a revised vehicular circulation pattern: Cheryl Lane (used for staging during construction) will be reconstructed and designated one-way as a permanent entrance to relieve traffic flow. The plan shows an underground stormwater conveyance through part of the school site and aboveground channeling where it daylights to the west, then under Michigan Avenue at the south end of the property.

Commissioners asked about safety around the new detention pond; staff said no fence is shown in current plans but noted there is a horizontal setback from the sidewalk to the pond edge. \"That\u0000s quite an attractive nuisance when you have a couple thousand high school kids,\" a commissioner said; staff said they would take the comment to the project team for final design consideration.

Action and vote: The commission approved the final site plan and architecture review unanimously. Construction was already underway in parts of the project; the ditch work had not yet begun at the time of the hearing.

Ending: Staff said the detention pond will be deeded to the city and the project will continue under public works oversight; the commission indicated it expects final design items such as fencing or additional safety measures to be addressed in coordination with the school and public works.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waukesha - Plan Commission on 2025-02-26 6:00 PM - Feb 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved final site plans enabling a city flood-mitigation project that relocates a stormwater channel, adds a detention pond on school district land west of North High School on Michigan Avenue, and reconfigures some campus parking and access.","taxTitle","Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",9326,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6660623,"Plan Commission approves Starbucks site and PUD amendment at Brighton Square; neighbors raise traffic, snow and noise concerns",4959000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2434683-bf853628ab14b92c51948f56f511ee85&start=4959&end=4959","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2434683-bf853628ab14b92c51948f56f511ee85/thumbnail_4959000.jpg","/articles/6660623/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-Starbucks-site-and-PUD-amendment-at-Brighton-Square-neighbors-raise-traffic-snow-and-noise-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660623-15f860c3f565b8d596469d33b79bb1b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185387&Signature=BOdAHZ2kOxH2FZFhdXnhwogAaBI66SXj-9vlHIGLcqfnCTX9kf2JLlbSiPiQPyJbSELKpkT027yYiNaveewME2ZomvBOztEb8RENlHZow8-C3rC-eJGzv960d9QTF3N3cIZyX4wPE5DG6DbSKiDynryf0NB9W9VdDqTKnYsDYz08U8f39qb1HA8C29Nh8xLzIOHVhfu6dWlgHWUB6DX~3TY5w3rqOqx6LF8TAtIjje1ePQG5bhrr1JbwU6yheNPo3yKIKe315Vxbxx0finkTjmBRedBWyhIM5hsSWdNov4Z4j~oBTvWmbJ4YfDQoE-xviC59QtvIa0ocAQni5VFTdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Plan Commission on Feb. 26 approved a PUD amendment, final site plan and a certified survey map to allow construction of a freestanding Starbucks at 101 West Sunset Drive in the Brighton Square shopping center, subject to engineering, fire and utility comments and conditions on landscaping and site access.

Robin, community development staff, presented the application and noted the proposed drive-through lane would provide approximately 15 to 16 stacking spaces and that the applicant seeks Plan Commission and Common Council approval to widen a driveway area on West Sunset Drive beyond the 35-foot curb width limit in city code (city code section 6.13.4). Staff recommended approval provided engineering, fire and water utility comments are addressed and additional trees be added in the green spaces near Sunset Drive and west of the building.

Neighbors and adjacent property owners raised operational concerns. Tarkas Barsamian, owner of the office building adjacent to the proposed Starbucks, said left-turning traffic on Sunset is already difficult during peak hours and warned that customer queuing or deliveries could hamper access and egress for his tenants. He also expressed concern about snow storage in the southwest corner of the site and suggested moving some landscaping to provide space for plowed snow.

\"Making a left-hand turn from President's Plaza to head west on Sunset Drive is difficult and sometimes dangerous,\" Barsamian said, requesting that the parking and landscape layout not reduce access for deliveries or snow storage.

Another neighbor, Heather Jaswowski of Debbie Drive, said pedestrians and students use a short pedestrian passageway between the shopping center and the residential cul-de-sac and asked whether noise from the drive-through speaker and litter control would be addressed. Staff and the applicant said the drive-through audio system has automatic volume control and the site plan includes a landscaping screen and a robust maintenance plan; staff recommended additional plantings to buffer the adjacent properties.

Commission discussion included suggestions to improve maneuverability into the drive-through by pulling the lane geometry back slightly and to verify vehicle turning movements for larger trucks. Commissioner Keller suggested the applicant consider moving the lane or curbing to make the turn easier for larger vehicles; the applicant indicated the drive-through already exceeds code stacking requirements and that minor adjustments could be considered.

Actions and votes: The commission approved the PUD amendment, final site plan and certified survey map by unanimous vote. The approvals require the applicant to address engineering, fire and water utility comments, to record the PUD amendment and to record the certified survey map with the register of deeds before building permits are issued.

Key details: The certified survey map divides the existing lot into Lot 1 (Starbucks) at 0.7778 acres and Lot 2 (President's Plaza) at 2.3103 acres. The site plan shows a drive-through lane with a pickup lane and a patio area; landscaping plans include evergreen trees and shrubs intended to screen the adjacent office building. The applicant proposed new striping on Sunset Drive and a widened driveway throat to support turning and stacking.

Ending: Staff will require the applicant to address engineering and utility comments, finalize landscaping and submit permits; the council must approve driveway-widening beyond the typical curb width as part of the code exception.","The commission approved a PUD amendment and final site plan for a freestanding Starbucks at Brighton Square (101 W. Sunset Drive), including approval to widen a driveway area beyond the city curb-width standard; neighbors urged traffic mitigation, snow-storage planning and lighting/maintenance language in HOA documents.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_46":90,"_48":91,"_50":92,"_52":93,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":94,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":95,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6660628,"Plan Commission recommends rezoning and preliminary plat for Winterberry Reserve, approving mixed-size single-family subdivision",2835,2132000,4967000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2434683-bf853628ab14b92c51948f56f511ee85&start=2132&end=4967","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2434683-bf853628ab14b92c51948f56f511ee85/thumbnail_2132000.jpg","/articles/6660628/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-recommends-rezoning-and-preliminary-plat-for-Winterberry-Reserve-approving-mixed-size-single-family-subdivision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660628-872d0fe21c36f31e93f78b8f5e92ddf8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185387&Signature=dCHhxpPR6HXh2VNhU1cMN9MuH27PmhaSRNt5aTUWEoUqI326-ZvsIkNwWHmc8lVJ3BKrdMG8I3QuAhGE~2-SgPGxIHvFnpCBo~N9jHdt3Sgd7y-2NMHfw9r4ZNYHZ5U6MmYnr2kuTXFWv321lJQ5xj9oWVF6PVJMsEBZqF9iE24Kon13Zme4ASpdN4V9o035CDQRrAf~0RdnNq6Fw83NeeDWRCLYPPNj~F8bVPtmkDtx2fLFFkl~9~eBIJxPgaiJmK~vknoNKIPMdJAuu5Mo6MnxlygQxGv6iDU9bo7Ipl2qM~FUUpPibsxi806V9liASgvSQS7xy9yw96XKwudPcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Plan Commission on Feb. 26 recommended that the Common Council approve rezoning and a planned unit development overlay for Winterberry Reserve, a proposed single-family subdivision north of Summit Avenue east of Meadowbrook Apartments. The commission also approved the subdivision\u0000s preliminary plat.

The proposal revises an earlier 54-lot plan to add smaller \"carriage-lane\" lots in an interior block while retaining larger perimeter lots adjacent to existing single-family neighborhoods. Staff described the rezoning request as a change from straight RS-3 single-family zoning to RS-3 with a PUD overlay to permit lots as small as roughly 4,520 square feet and minimum lot widths of about 40 feet for interior parcels. \"To allow those smaller lots, we'll have to go to a PUD that will need to be included,\" said Doug, planning staff member.

Why it matters: Staff said the change responds to the city\u0000s adopted land use plan and a housing study that identified a shortage of housing variety; the PUD is intended to add more attainable single-family housing types while protecting existing perimeter lots and tree lines.

Developer Veridian Homes presented renderings and said the carriage-lane product aims at buyers in a certain income band and that architectural and anti-monotony standards would be recorded in covenants. Ben, a Veridian Homes representative, showed examples of a similar carriage-lane neighborhood and said the developer plans to limit repeat facade/plan combinations across adjacent homes.

Discussion points included tree preservation along the north and east boundaries, stormwater management, rock blasting to be handled in an early phase, private-alley maintenance and required HOA responsibilities for snow removal and garbage pickup, and lamppost maintenance and easements. Alderman Rick Lemke urged the developer to include HOA language allowing easement access for lamppost repairs if homeowners do not make timely repairs; Lemke also raised concerns about snow storage in carriage-lane areas and asked that HOA documents address maintenance responsibilities.

Staff and the developer agreed to additional standards: a 15-foot street-yard setback for the narrower lots (with porches allowed to encroach up to 3 feet), 5-foot side-yard setbacks, a minimum 18-foot rear setback for garages with 20-foot alley pavement, and a minimum of four off-street parking stalls per lot (two of which may be inside garages), with vehicle access from the private alley. The commission also recommended a prohibition on driveway aprons from the street for those narrower lots.

Actions and votes: The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning to RS-3 with a PUD overlay based on the specifics discussed and to approve the preliminary subdivision plat with an engineering-driven minor revision to make one intersection a three-way stop for safety. Both recommendations will go to the Common Council for final action.

Key technical items: Engineering staff requested a minor roadway adjustment to create a straight north-south approach and a three-way stop to address sightlines where the alley intersects; that adjustment will slightly alter one lot configuration. Stormwater and tree-preservation plans were addressed in the submission, and the developer said any required blasting would be completed in the first phase rather than stretched across multiple phases.

Ending: The commission recommended both the rezoning and preliminary plat with conditions that will be carried forward to the council packet; staff said the final plat and any engineering comments must be addressed before recording.","The commission recommended rezoning to RS-3 with a PUD overlay and approved a preliminary plat for Winterberry Reserve, a proposed 79-lot single-family subdivision with a private alley and carriage-lane product; the commission set conditions on lot sizes, setbacks, no front aprons, HOA maintenance and lighting.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":99,"_43":100,"_45":101,"_46":102,"_48":103,"_50":104,"_52":105,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":106,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":107,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6660633,"Plan Commission approves conditional use permit for Boucher—s U Drive It Now at 1531 E. Moreland Blvd.; one member opposes",1924,114000,2038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2434683-bf853628ab14b92c51948f56f511ee85&start=114&end=2038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2434683-bf853628ab14b92c51948f56f511ee85/thumbnail_114000.jpg","/articles/6660633/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-Bouchers-U-Drive-It-Now-at-1531-E-Moreland-Blvd-one-member-opposes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6660633-792c44c611157220bbe414c34d0a5dc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185387&Signature=QXAvWsunO5DNkoLDgDyU82Of9Db9C5OKqxmEfjZOH6~GUJK15uCA2I-nouB5rpK8sNqv12JVl7LvKPvs4ZYGPvxOX7hQ88XX69xzGeIgE5RsPLC-P1UjKkM1o-OdhpZ6ouEfSQ-ro4ta91mR4~upU9v~pvKxF5LP1wQ6bepOYq3LVi10LL~iy5T4Y8Nebxd7KFkp-HlSuhygtZ2AtqyJyLYD6z~TYj1V-7mVHWS4A7aUB1mh0pFcW2RwHlnesUvt~-H529aIo9MVmfr35Z8aue9eM0B-2gk7SYjN59XgjM3UnlMPgcXjrdoOdxOo647154vUUXr3a1ky14HBe88cwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Plan Commission on Feb. 26 approved a conditional use permit allowing Boucher\u0000s U Drive It Now to operate an auto-sales office at 1531 East Moreland Boulevard, subject to staff-recommended conditions and a commission amendment allowing dealership staff to park vehicles overnight directly in front of overhead garage doors.

The commission's decision follows a staff presentation noting the site\u0000s prior uses (Pick
nd Save grocery, later a body shop), a temporary occupancy permit granted after inspections, and observed violations during an inspection that found inventory vehicles parked in customer spaces and on a pedestrian walkway. \"They have removed the inventory vehicles from the customer parking spaces,\" said Charlie, community development staff, summarizing inspections and recommended conditions. Staff recommended approval with conditions including that customer and employee spaces be signed and used as shown on the approved site plan, drive lanes remain clear of parked vehicles, vehicles not be parked on pedestrian walkways or landscape areas, and permanent signs comply with the city sign code.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the conditional-use review was needed because dealerships in the B5 Community Business District were changed from permitted to conditional use after repeated violations citywide. The permit creates enforceable conditions and gives the city a formal path to revoke approval if violations continue.

Boucher representatives argued some of their evening parking practices are a security response to thefts. Dan Nienhuis, general counsel for Boucher, said the nightly placement of vehicles near doors was a safety measure used across the group's dealerships to prevent break-ins: \"Every night, we have procedures that our staff follows on a nightly basis to make sure that the buildings are secure to prevent thefts.\" He and other dealership representatives said the practice had been used after several high-profile thefts elsewhere and requested flexibility for after-hours parking.

Commission discussion centered on distinguishing acceptable overnight security parking from storing inventory in customer spaces or on walkways during business hours. Commissioners and staff discussed alternatives such as bollards or large planters at risk points, secure key-storage procedures, and the practical limits of enforcement. Commissioner Keller asked about industry practices; Boucher representatives described lock boxes and blocking overhead doors at night as common measures.

The commission adopted an amendment to staff\u0000s recommended conditions to explicitly permit dealers to park vehicles overnight in front of overhead doors to prevent theft, provided the vehicles are not parked in pedestrian walkways, landscape areas or customer parking during business hours. Commissioners also directed staff to perform periodic spot checks on the property and to report back to the commission if violations occur; the commission said it would consider revocation proceedings if conditions are repeatedly violated.

Action and vote: The commission approved the permit, with a motion that incorporated staff conditions and the agreed change allowing overnight parking in front of garage doors and directing staff spot checks. Commissioner Molson seconded. The motion passed; commissioners voted in favor with one opposition. Alderman Wells registered the only recorded no vote.

Key details and stipulations: The site plan submitted with the application shows 11 customer parking spaces and additional employee parking; staff said the applicant indicated the online-marketing business historically draws few in-person customers. Staff noted temporary occupancy had been allowed while the conditional use permit application proceeded; the chief building inspector approved temporary occupancy following inspections. Staff warned that future violations of the permit or zoning code could lead to immediate citations and, if repeated, a public hearing to revoke the conditional use permit.

What\u0000s next: The conditional use permit is permanent unless the plan commission later initiates revocation processes following repeated violations or if staff reports noncompliance.

Ending: The commission closed the public hearing before the vote. Commissioners said they expected staff to monitor compliance and return the item to the commission if violations arose.","Waukesha Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing Boucher\u0000s U Drive It Now to operate at 1531 East Moreland Boulevard with conditions on parking, signage and enforcement; commissioners also authorized staff spot checks and set oversight to return if violations continue. Alderman Wells voted no.","actionData","errors"]

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