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Council rezones 5.14 acres to I-1 institutional for La Casa de Esperanza; approves one‑lot survey map
Summary
The council rezoned roughly 5.14 acres south of Arcadian Avenue to I-1 Institutional for La Casa de Esperanza’s campus expansion and approved a certified survey map to consolidate 14 parcels into one lot; council members clarified landmark protections and tax-exempt status.
The Waukesha Common Council unanimously rezoned about 5.1402 acres of land owned by La Casa de Esperanza south of Arcadian Avenue to I-1 Institutional District and approved a one‑lot certified survey map (CSM) to consolidate 14 parcels into a single 5.14-acre lot.
Planning staff described the site as a collection of properties La Casa has acquired for campus expansion. The nonprofit currently operates programs there, including a weatherization program and an office building at the south end of the property; the organization plans a future middle school at the north end of the site. Staff said the city's land-use plan already designates the parcel for civic and institutional uses.
Council members asked whether an existing locally landmarked building on 403 Arcadian was included; staff confirmed the landmarked building remains and that any alteration would require Landmark Commission review. Alderman Matthews asked whether rezoning would remove tax revenues; staff clarified that tax-exempt status is driven by current use and ownership, not zoning, so rezoning does not, in itself, change tax treatment.
The council also approved a one‑lot CSM to consolidate the 14 parcels and accepted an easement to the Department of Public Works for a stormwater facility running along the property. The Plan Commission had recommended approval of both items with city comments addressed. Motions to rezone and to approve the CSM each passed unanimously.
