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Plan commission approves multiple site plans including Banh Mi Corner, Toro Sports Complex, Cars R Us 2, ABC Automotive and Pretty Paws Pet Spa
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Summary
The commission approved several conditional use and site proposals — a Vietnamese sandwich shop, a multi‑use sports/event complex, two automotive uses, and a pet boarding/grooming facility — with conditions such as added bike racks, refuse screening, parking plans, and routine code‑enforcement check‑ins.
The West Allis Plan Commission approved a run of site and conditional‑use recommendations Wednesday, clearing several businesses to proceed to common council review or to apply for permits with conditions set by staff and commissioners.
Jack Koveske presented the first item, a proposal for Banh Mi Corner at 6870 W. Greenfield Ave., adjacent to Dollar Tree. Staff recommended approval of the conditional use permit and site landscaping/architectural review subject to a revised site plan showing improved refuse‑area screening, addition of at least one outdoor bicycle rack (required by code), and review of any signage and lighting. Commissioners voted to approve the items on a voice vote.
The commission also recommended approval for a proposed Toro Sports Complex at 614 W. Madison St., converting a former St. Mary’s gym into a multi‑use event space and indoor recreation facility. Staff clarified the use will not include a restaurant, listed proposed hours for events and indoor recreation, and asked the applicant to provide an off‑street parking plan for high‑volume events to avoid neighborhood spillover. The applicant said existing permits show roughly 240 persons allowed in the lower level and about 500 for the gym (totaling roughly 740), and that the owner proposes to reduce the gym capacity to 383 and to install or upgrade fire‑alarm systems per inspection requirements. Commissioners raised questions about public access and ADA feasibility; staff and applicant said the facility will be programmed rather than an open recreation center. The commission voted to approve the recommendation.
Other approvals included Cars R Us 2 (office for a wholesale automotive dealer at 10920 W. Lincoln Ave.) with a conditional‑use recommendation limiting business parking to two stalls and no on‑site mechanical work, and Pretty Paws Pet Spa (pet boarding and grooming at 2060 S. 61st St.) — staff emphasized noise‑mitigation measures, indoor boarding only, and routine exterior maintenance and signage review. Both items were approved on voice votes.
The commission approved ABC Automotive’s site landscaping and architectural review for relocation to 1562 S. 81st St. Staff required that all service work occur indoors, that repaving and stormwater details be confirmed, and that stored vehicles and trailers be removed before occupancy. Applicant representative Brad said the vehicles on‑site are his and will be cleared prior to opening. The commission approved ABC Automotive subject to the listed conditions; the motion carried with one abstention.
For each approved item, staff listed follow‑up steps — revised site plans where applicable, design and signage review, building permits and inspections, and coordination with engineering for any curb‑cut or driveway modifications. Several approvals included six‑month check‑ins by planning staff to confirm compliance and to catch any early code‑enforcement issues.
