Plan Commission approves rezoning, conditional use and site plan for Spring City Family Dental with conditions

The City of Pewaukee Plan Commission voted to approve rezoning to B-3, a conditional use permit and site and building plans for a proposed Spring City Family Dental at N7W23825 after a public hearing and discussion of materials, parking, and access.

The decision clears the way for a 4,674-square-foot dental clinic with 38 parking spaces, a green-space ratio above the 40% minimum and required final engineering sign-offs. The commission’s approval included staff-recommended conditions on final grading, erosion and utilities, compliance with sign code limits and permitting before installation, and a requirement that any disturbed trees along the southern property line be replaced.

City planner Nick (staff) described the zoning rationale during the public hearing, saying, “The rezoning is to, the B 3 District, which allows dental offices use.” He told commissioners the B-3 district was requested to allow reduced front setbacks that help position the building closer to Blue Mountain Road and farther from the residential property to the south. Nick also said the project will initially use private sewer and include a condition that the property must hook up to public sewer if it becomes available and assessments apply.

Architect Bud Besler of Oliver Construction answered materials and durability questions for the commissioners and public. Besler explained the proposed building skin and warranty: “It’s aluminum, and then it’s got a Kynar warrantied finish on it, paint. So it’s very durable. And we’ve had it up for 30 years already in a number of projects already, and it still looks brand new.” The commission discussed metal-panel coverage limits in the zoning code (staff noted a 10% guidance that the commission can permit to be exceeded) and accepted the applicant’s design with a condition that the building detail raise the panel termination above grade to reduce long-term exposure.

Commissioners also sought clarity about signage and lighting. Nick confirmed that the proposed logos and illuminated elements count toward allowable sign area and must meet the sign code; staff will review permits before installation. Commissioners requested additional photometric lighting on the south elevation to improve safety and visibility near the ADA stall and rear doors; the maker of the motion included a condition for added decorative/security lighting on the south elevation.

The motion to concur with staff recommendations, as modified on the record to add the south-elevation lighting and the tree-replacement condition if disturbance occurs, carried unanimously. The site and building plan for construction will proceed under the usual administrative and engineering review conditions before permits issue.

Commission discussion and public comment recorded no outstanding legal objections; the item was approved with the stated conditions and will move to the permit/engineering stage.