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Plan Commission recommends conditional use for Old Nose Sanctuary on Lyndale Road with conditions
Summary
The Plan Commission voted to recommend that the common council approve a conditional use permit for Old Nose Sanctuary at N47W2669 Lyndale Road, with staff conditions limiting animal counts and event sizes and requiring building/code compliance for any commercial use.
The Pewaukee Plan Commission voted to recommend that the common council consider a conditional‑use permit for Old Nose Sanctuary, proposed at N47W2669 Lyndale Road, with conditions set by staff.
Nick, a city staff member, said the proposal is for a hobby‑farm style animal sanctuary that would house dogs, cats, horses, goats and donkeys and might host educational events and fundraisers. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions on the number of animals allowed, event capacities and building‑code compliance if structures are used for commercial activities.
The applicant (identified in the record as the sanctuary representative) said the operation is a nonprofit and described the site as a small, peaceful “forever home” for special‑needs and geriatric animals. "We're a nonprofit, so we fundraise," the representative said, adding they plan to follow industry guidance for space requirements and waste handling.
Commissioners pressed for clarity about animal counts and acreage; one commissioner noted that on a 37‑acre parcel an applicant could theoretically keep large numbers of livestock if the code does not cap counts by acreage, and suggested council guidance for future similar applications. Staff noted the parcel currently has no municipal sewer and water and that the property uses well and septic; when sewer becomes available the owners will be required to connect.
After discussion a motion to approve the recommendation with the staff‑recommended conditions carried and will be forwarded to the common council for a final decision and public hearing.
