Meinzer family seeks rezoning to keep multi‑generation home; commission recommends public hearing

The Menomonee Falls Planning Commission on Aug. 4 recommended that the Village Board schedule a public hearing on a rezoning request from Michelle and Brad Meinzer to convert roughly 10 acres on Silver Spring Drive from A2 (agricultural/urban fringe) to a planned residential development (PRD).

Michelle Meinzer told the commission the request would allow her family to split the parcel so her daughter and son‑in‑law can build nearby while remaining close to multigenerational relatives. “We are requesting your approval to rezone our property from agricultural to planned residential development and to grant a variance along a septic system to be located on the front portion of our property,” Meinzer said during her presentation. The applicants said the new lot would be served by a private on‑site wastewater treatment system (POWTS) and a private well because a municipal lateral does not run to the proposed house site.

Planner Amy Bennett said staff recommended forwarding the rezoning to the Village Board and noted PRD zoning can include conditions allowing private utilities in special circumstances. Commissioners discussed whether the motion should explicitly reference the POWTS and private well; staff advised including that language in the motion. Commissioner Chris Rollins moved to recommend approval of the rezoning from A2 to PRD with the private POWTS and private well included; the motion carried unanimously. The Village Board public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2026.

The commission’s recommendation included standard CSM and county conditions, and Waukesha County will need to review and approve access to Silver Spring Drive and a required shared‑driveway easement. If later development occurs on adjacent lands the property would be expected to connect to municipal utilities then available.