The Building & Grounds Committee approved a no-parking designation on the south side of National Avenue from the west side of a driveway near addresses 708–712, east to Rosemary Street, after staff presented measurements and residents raised safety and plowing concerns.

Charlie Boettger, introduced during public comment as a longtime Waukesha resident, urged the committee to “cut back” parking on National Avenue near an apartment driveway because vehicles parked too close to the curb were blocking sight lines and creating a safety hazard for drivers exiting nearby driveways. “It’s just a problem for an accident to happen,” Boettger said.

Aaron, a city staff member, explained the geometry and parking pattern at the location and offered two options: full no-parking from Rosemary Street to Aurora Street on the south side, or a shorter restriction from the driveway back about 28 feet. Aaron said Charlie had measured an approximately 28-foot clearance that would provide necessary room for vehicles to exit driveways and also improve plow access.

After discussion, committee member Doreen moved to approve a modified motion limiting no parking on the south side of National Avenue from the east side of the driveway to Rosemary Street; Dean seconded. The committee approved the modification by voice vote.

Why it matters: Staff and several committee members said removing parking for the short stretch would reduce blind spots for residents at 708 and 712 National Avenue, and would make snow-plow operations easier on the curve where National becomes Rosemary.

Supporting details: Staff measured the curb-to-curb width at approximately 28 feet at the location. Committee members discussed the tradeoff between removing two on-street spaces and improving sight lines; staff noted parking capacity remained available on the north side and nearby lots for the adjacent businesses.

Ending: Staff will post no-parking signs on the south side of National Avenue from the specified driveway east to Rosemary Street and update parking maps; residents who requested the restriction said the change addressed their immediate concerns.