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Planning commission approves Caliber Collision site and operation plan in Commerce Center Parkway
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Summary
The Muskego Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use grant and site plan for a 14,600‑square‑foot Caliber Collision auto‑body facility on Commerce Center Parkway, with conditions for screening, hours and odor/noise limits; a related two‑lot certified survey map also passed.
The Muskego City Planning Commission on Dec. 2 approved a building site and operation plan and conditional use grant for Caliber Collision to locate a 14,600‑square‑foot auto body repair shop on the eastern half of the vacant parcel along Commerce Center Parkway (tax key 2169994003).
Staff told the commission the BP‑1 zoning district allows the use with a conditional use grant and recommended approval with conditions to limit community impacts. Adam, city planning staff, said the proposal includes a fenced rear yard for vehicles awaiting repair, a policy that overhead doors remain closed, and a prohibition on engine or mechanical repairs; staff also described hours as Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “The store that’s being proposed is, 14,600 square feet,” Adam said during the presentation.
Why it matters: the resolution ties operational limits and design conditions to the approval to reduce potential noise, odor and visual impacts on nearby homes along College Avenue. Staff highlighted required screening (parapet walls and additional screening from Moreland Road if needed), masonry and material requirements, limits on visible outdoor storage, and cross‑access arrangements with the adjacent Ace Hardware parcel.
Supporters and project team: Vanessa Gomez Arias, a nearby property owner, spoke in favor and said she owns two properties directly behind the parcel and believes the business would be beneficial. Petitioner Tim Dearman (Oldacre McDonald) and developer John Heller (Interstate Partners) said the proposal fits the long‑term vision for the Moreland Corridor and that they have coordinated with city staff.
Conditions and enforcement: the approved resolution includes several conditions listed by staff: 1) required screening and parapet cladding to conceal rooftop mechanicals; 2) overhead doors and pedestrian doors painted to match the building; 3) no engine or mechanical repairs and acceptance only of drivable vehicles; 4) operational hour limits and a requirement that any noticeable noise or smell be addressed; and 5) a cross‑access agreement with the neighboring hardware store as shown on the CSM. The two‑lot certified survey map tied to the project (Resolution PC 0562025) was approved on the consent agenda.
The vote: after a brief discussion, the commission approved the site plan and conditional use grant unanimously. The commission indicated satisfaction with the design and the conditions intended to limit community impacts.
What’s next: the approval allows the applicant to proceed to building permit and final permitting steps subject to the resolution’s conditions.
