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Plan commission approves Hometown Auto site changes, allows bar space with driveway modification
Summary
The commission approved interior and site changes at Hometown Auto (304 N. Grand Ave) enabling a small separate bar and ADA restroom upgrades while directing the owner to address engineering comments; commissioners voted 5–2 to close the William Street approach rather than the Grand Avenue access.
The Waukesha City Plan Commission approved a minor site plan and architectural review for Hometown Auto at 304 North Grand Avenue that would create a separate small bar within the existing convenience store, relocate the dumpster enclosure to meet ADA access requirements, and modify parking and driveway access.
Charlie, the planning presenter, said the proposal would convert part of the 1,612‑square‑foot convenience store into a separate bar that would require a Class B liquor license before operating. Staff noted the Public Works department’s preference to close the site driveway closest to the intersection for safety and recommended moving one driveway away from the Grand/William intersection; engineering and utility comments must be addressed before permits are issued.
Owner Sujit Singh told the commission that closing the Grand Avenue entrance would complicate tanker deliveries and hurt business, and asked to instead close the William Street access. Commissioners discussed tanker access, parking counts and whether bollards or a chain could allow deliveries while limiting public access. Commissioner Keller moved to approve the interior change, the new dumpster location and to require closing the William Street entrance (leaving Grand Avenue access in place); the motion emphasized that a separate liquor license process would follow at the county/city level.
The motion passed 5–2. Conditions on the approval include addressing engineering/water utility comments, obtaining the appropriate liquor license before operating a bar, and securing required sign permits and building permits prior to occupancy.
