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Council rezones 8355 S. Howell Ave. from B-2 to B-4; owner says change readies vacant lot for development
Summary
The Common Council approved Ordinance 31-28 to rezone 8355 South Howell Avenue from B-2 Community Business to B-4 General Business District. The property owner, Dan Wasserman, told the council he supports the change to enable future development; the planning commission had recommended approval.
The Oak Creek Common Council adopted Ordinance 31-28 on June 17, 2025, rezoning 8355 South Howell Avenue from B-2 Community Business District to B-4 General Business District.
Kristi Lane, community development director, told the council the vacant parcel is on a busy commercial corridor and that surrounding properties are zoned B-3 and B-4, making B-4 a more appropriate classification. She said the planning commission recommended approval at its May 13 meeting and that the owner submitted a conceptual plan.
Property owner Dan Wasserman addressed the council during the public hearing, saying, “I own the land ... I would appreciate if the zoning were changed so I can do something with it. I’m in favor of it.” No other members of the public spoke on the item during the hearing.
Council discussion noted that the rezone itself raised no substantive issues and that potential future development will require the usual review of specific site plans, traffic and queueing impacts for any drive-throughs, and other permitting steps. Alderman Greg noted traffic and queue concerns on busy corridors but the council observed the rezoning is a preparatory step.
A motion to adopt Ordinance 31-28 passed on roll call. The rezoning does not itself approve any site plan, driveway access, or conditional use; those would be handled through subsequent applications if a development proposal is filed.
