Ashwaubenon committee approves Big B Coffee drive‑thru kiosk, conditions require new Brown County access permit

The Village of Ashwaubenon Site Plan Review Committee approved a site plan on Dec. 17 for a Big B Coffee drive‑thru kiosk at the northwest corner of West Main Avenue and Spirit Way, subject to staff conditions including obtaining a new driveway access permit from Brown County.

Aaron, a village staff member presenting the application, said Robert Lee and Associates applied on behalf of property owner OUM LLC for a kiosk on a currently vacant parcel zoned I‑1 (light industry). Aaron told the committee the proposed retail coffee use is permitted in the zoning district and that the project "meets the performance standards" identified in the staff report. He added that an earlier Brown County access permit for the driveway has expired and "they will have to apply for a new permit from Brown County," which is listed as a condition of approval.

The committee was given design and site requirements: the building is about 500 square feet, the proposed exterior materials are board‑and‑batten and shingle siding (the applicant clarified this after a rendering showed lap siding), and the submitted landscape plan meets village requirements. Aaron read additional staff conditions requiring conventional or mountable curb for new driveway and parking areas, submittal of a lighting plan and cut sheets to ensure light spillage does not exceed 0.5 foot‑candles at property lines, shielded light sources to prevent direct line of sight to adjacent properties and public streets, and an updated parking note referencing the Village of Ashwaubenon.

A committee member asked whether the proposal complied with village ordinances and voiced concern about the proximity of the in/out driveway to Spirit Way; Aaron reiterated that county driveway access approval is a condition and that the location reflected a previously approved access point. With no further questions, a member moved to approve the site plan as presented with staff conditions; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

The approval does not remove the requirement that the applicant secure necessary approvals from Brown County before the driveway is installed or used. The committee did not specify any additional follow‑up hearings.

The committee then moved on to other agenda items.