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Planning commission approves conditional-use permit for truck dealer at 411 Travis Lane
Summary
The Waukesha City Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional-use permit for Olander Truck Works LLC at 411 Travis Lane, allowing sales, repair and resale of heavy trucks under conditions that limit outdoor storage and prohibit for-sale signage.
The Waukesha City Planning Commission voted April 23 to recommend a conditional-use permit for Olander Truck Works LLC to operate from 411 Travis Lane in the M2 General Manufacturing district. The permit allows purchasing, repairing and reselling of heavy trucks and trailers subject to staff conditions, including limits on outdoor storage.
Staff planner Robin presented aerial and site images and told the commission the request is to allow sales and servicing of heavy trucks in Site D of the 411 Travis Lane property. Staff recommended approval with conditions: sales limited to heavy trucks and trailers (no personal vehicles), no for-sale or display signs on site, the applicant must address all staff comments, and a maximum of three heavy trucks or trailers are allowed on-site at any time.
Applicant John Olander told the commission he expected most sales to be completed online and to out-of-state buyers and that vehicles would be stored inside when possible. "Nothing will be for sale on-site," he said, adding that trailers would normally remain inside and that any truck left outside would be temporary.
Commissioners questioned maneuverability and site access. Commissioner Keller asked how large combinations would be turned and pushed the applicant to confirm which bays would be used for loading; Olander and staff explained trucks would back in from Travis Lane and that two east-side bays would be used for the applicant's units. Staff noted other businesses in the industrial park regularly accommodate trailers and that there is existing trailer storage elsewhere on the property.
During debate, a friendly amendment was added to the motion to explicitly prohibit storing trailers outside overnight; the chair incorporated that restriction into the commission's recommendation. The chair moved to recommend approval subject to staff recommendations and that added condition; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Keller and passed by voice vote. Community development staff said they will send an approval letter to the applicant.
Next steps: the commission's recommendation and staff conditions will be conveyed to the applicant in writing; any required business licensing or building-department approvals remain separate processes.
