City planning staff on May 20 told the West Allis Common Council that a proposed ordinance would add a narrowly defined limited use category for auto‑glass services to the city's zoning code, allowing on‑site glass repair, replacement, window tinting and vinyl graphics for vehicles 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating or less when work is performed indoors.

The proposal was presented at the first of three public hearings by Steve Scherer, who said the request grew from a business interest at 8123 West Greenfield Avenue and that the text change is intended to make a specific set of automotive services allowable in commercial zoning districts where light motor vehicle service is otherwise a conditional use only when not adjacent to residential lots. "The name of the business is Dynamic Auto Glass," Scherer said, and he described the new definition as focused on "auto glass services, including glass repair, replacement tint, and vinyl graphic enhancements for motor vehicles having a gross weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less for compensation."

Scherer told council members the amendment would add a new definition, designate the activity as a limited use in all commercial districts and two light‑industrial districts, and attach criteria requiring that on‑site services be performed indoors. He said the planning commission recommended common council approval and that no objections had been filed before the meeting. Scherer also said city staff would work with any prospective operator at 8123 West Greenfield Avenue on site improvements such as landscaping, parking‑lot striping and refuse location.

Council members asked about the scope of permitted activities and whether the change would allow services typically performed off‑site. Alderman Winkle asked for clarification of the specific activities. Scherer and others confirmed that the change would permit vinyl wraps (distinct from glass tinting) and that the ordinance language would require indoor work, though mobile service calls into the community (for example replacing a windshield at a customer location) could still occur if the business offered that service in addition to indoor work. Alderman Weigel underscored that the draft ordinance aims to prevent outdoor repair or work on vehicles at the site.

No vote on the ordinance was recorded at the May 20 meeting; Scherer said planning commission had recommended approval and that staff had received no objections as of the hearing. If the council later adopts the ordinance, Scherer said staff would coordinate site improvements with the tenant and property owner.

The public hearing was closed after no audience members asked to speak.