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City to consider rezoning and land use change at 2151 West Washington for new fire station; public hearings set
Summary
The Plan Commission directed staff to schedule public hearings for a land‑use map amendment and zoning change at 2151 West Washington Street to allow construction of a new fire station and related institutional uses; hearings are expected in August.
The West Bend City Plan Commission voted July 1 to schedule public hearings on a proposed land‑use change and zoning amendment for 12.9 acres at 2151 West Washington Street so the site can accommodate a relocated fire station and related institutional facilities.
Jim (staff) told commissioners that city staff reviewed existing B‑4/general business and multifamily zoning and concluded the property is more suitable for Institutional (I‑1) zoning to accommodate fire station accessory uses such as a training tower and cold storage. Staff recommended setting the public hearings at the next available meeting so the record and formal review can proceed.
Why it matters: The change would reclassify the site from commercial and multifamily to government/institutional land use and adjust zoning from B‑4 general business to I‑1 institutional public service. Jim said the zoning change clarifies setbacks, heights and accessory use allowances needed for a modern fire facility.
Next steps: The commission approved a motion to set the public hearings at the earliest convenience; staff said the hearings will be scheduled for August, and that accompanying site‑plan and architectural review items will appear at the same meeting.
