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Commission recommends lifting stop-work order for Schofield Avenue storage project, allows potential temporary occupancy
Summary
After inspections by village and state officials, the Planning Commission recommended lifting a stop-work order for a personal storage facility at 8211 and 8311 Schofield Avenue and advised staff to coordinate occupancy decisions with inspectors while paving and ADA thresholds are resolved.
The Village of Weston Planning Commission on Monday recommended that staff lift a stop-work order for a personal storage facility at 8211 and 8311 Schofield Avenue and allow the property owner to proceed with building construction while remaining issues are resolved.
Planning staff reported that Building Inspector McGuire and a representative from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), identified as John in the meeting, inspected the site with the on-site electrician and inspector Scott Tetrault. Based on that inspection, staff said the electrical work was acceptable and that inspectors agreed the lighting on the development side was adequate.
Staff and the applicant (identified in the meeting as Owen) discussed outstanding items including paving schedule, accessibility thresholds for designated accessible units, and whether temporary occupancy could be issued before final pavement is placed. Staff said the paving plant might not be open for about a month and that a binder course and top coat schedule would likely determine timing for final site completion. The engineer present (Walter's engineer) reported that the unit mix requires 11 ADA-accessible units on the site; staff discussed short-term road-base solutions (localized road base/grading in front of accessible units) to meet thresholds until final paving.
Planning staff said that because the owner and staff had been working together to address issues, staff recommended lifting the stop-work order and proceeding with permit issuance; the commission did not pursue revocation of the conditional use permit. Commissioner Mumper moved to recommend lifting the stop-work order for the properties; Commissioner Gert seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.
Staff said they would coordinate with Inspector Roman and the applicant on temporary occupancy decisions and on targeted road-base work if inspectors determine it appropriate. The commission noted that final occupancy and final site-plan sign-off typically occur after landscaping and outside work are verified by inspection staff.
