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Waukesha council approves three land-use changes including rezoning for storage site and new condos
Summary
The Waukesha Common Council on Jan. 20 approved three land-use measures: rezoning about 4.27 acres at Coral and Dolphin Drives to allow a self-storage project, a PUD amendment to permit residential use on Lot 4 at Fox Run Boulevard, and a rezoning to allow duplex condominiums at Rapids Trail and River Road.
The Waukesha Common Council approved three land-use actions on Jan. 20 that city staff and the planning commission said respond to development interest and market conditions.
Planning staff presented a rezoning petition to change roughly 4.27 acres at the northeast corner of Coral Drive and Dolphin Drive from M-3 (limited business/industrial park) to M-1 (light manufacturing). Staff said the site’s narrow shape, 50-foot stream setbacks and stricter M-3 standards had prevented viable development. A developer proposed a self-storage facility that would fit under M-1 standards; the planning commission recommended approval and the council voted to approve the rezoning unanimously.
The council also approved a planned unit development amendment for 2310 Fox Run Boulevard to allow residential use on Lot 4, which had been reserved for commercial uses under the original PUD. Planning staff said the parcel’s limited street access and difficulty in attracting commercial tenants led the applicant to request flexibility. Staff estimated the site could accommodate about 63 apartment units and noted the planning commission’s recommendation to approve the amendment; the council approved the PUD amendment unanimously.
Finally, the council approved a rezoning for approximately 4.87 acres north of Rapids Trail and south of Salesville Road from B-5 Community Business to RD-2 (two-family residential) with a PUD overlay. The proposal from Balinski Homes would create a condominium development of 12 duplex buildings (24 units) served by a private road. Planner Charlie summarized site features: required setback relief for one building, removal of limited tree cover, DNR permitting for filling a manmade wetland, added landscaping buffers, and sidewalk extensions along adjacent roads. Council members asked about traffic impacts and unit price expectations; an applicant indicated a price around $425,000. The planning commission had recommended approval; the council approved the rezoning unanimously.
What’s next: The approved rezoning and PUD amendment return to the city’s land-use implementation steps (site-plan and architectural review by the plan commission where applicable). The Fox Run amendment will require subsequent site-plan review; the storage project and Rapids Trail condominium plan will proceed to the plan commission for final design and permit conditions.
