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Wauwatosa planning commission approves certified survey map to split 1300 Glenview Place
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The Wauwatosa City Planning Commission unanimously approved a certified survey map to divide a 10.9-acre parcel at 1300 Glenview Place into a 1.18-acre lot and an 8.8-acre lot, creating an easement for access; the decision moves to the Common Council on June 24.
The Wauwatosa City Planning Commission on Monday approved a certified survey map to divide a 10.9-acre property at 1300 Glenview Place into two parcels, a 1.18-acre lot that contains an existing masonry building and an 8.8-acre lot that contains the remainder of the manufacturing and warehouse buildings and a garage.
The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the land division, which creates an additional easement to provide access between the two new lots. The recommendation, moved by Alder Burst and seconded by Mr. Altman, will go to the Wauwatosa Common Council for consideration on June 24.
The action stems from an application submitted by Lisa Wood of Amundson Davis Law Firm on behalf of House 7 LLC. "We are looking to divide it into two separate parcel[s]. There will be no changes to the building, no changes to the current use. We are simply creating two parcels," Wood said during the presentation. Wood also said Lot 1 at the 1301 address will retain direct access to Glenview Place and that the proposed easement will provide additional access and curb cuts.
Staff presented the proposal and recommended approval with two conditions noted in the staff report. Staff member Miss Odey summarized the proposal, including the lot sizes shown on the submitted drawings, and said the division would allow separate ownership in the future.
Commissioners and aldermembers asked clarifying questions about future road work and current use. Alder Burst said he supported approval to make it easier for the owner to proceed: "I'm just glad if something starts to happen here and that this is what it takes, then I don't see any reason to oppose." The applicant and staff indicated there are no current plans to extend Glenview Place; Wood said, "Not at this time." Staff noted past approvals for a planned unit development on the site had expired after the prior applicant did not secure financing, and the property is now subject to manufacturing zoning.
Commission discussion also confirmed that the property has been used for storage, and the easement was drawn so Lot 1 would have direct access to Glenview in addition to the internal connection to Lot 2. The commission did not take other land-use actions or conditions beyond the two staff recommendations recorded in the staff report.
With no members of the public speaking, the commission proceeded to a roll-call vote; the chair called for supporters to vote aye, and the measure passed unanimously. The commission's approval is a recommendation; any final land division approval required by ordinance will be decided by the Wauwatosa Common Council when it considers the matter on June 24.
If the council approves the certified survey map, the record will reflect two new parcels and the recorded easement as shown on the applicant's seven-sheet survey submittal.
