Plan Commission
Regular MeetingWest Allis, WI · August 23, 2023
Minutes
City of West Allis 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
West Allis, WI 53214
Meeting Minutes
Plan Commission
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 6:00 PM City Hall, Room 128
7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Present 5- Wayne Clark, Jessica Katzenmeyer, Dan Devine, Brandon Reinke, David Raschka
Excused 3- Brian Frank, Eric Torkelson, Kathleen Dagenhardt
Others
Ald. Stefanski
Shelly Strasser, Director of Recreation and Community Services
Nathan Schieve, Ryan Bogenschneider
Staff
Steve Schaer, AICP, Manager of Planning and Zoning
Zac Roder, AICP, Lead Planner
Jack Kovnesky, Planner
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 23-0525 July 26, 2023
Attachments: July 26, 2023 (draft minutes)
Katzenmeyer moved to approve this matter, Raschka seconded, motion carried.
D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
2A. 23-0521 Conditional Use Permit for Automotive Vision Designs, a proposed Light
Motor Vehicle Service use, at 11133 W. Rogers St.
Clark moved to reject items #2A-#2B theConditional Use Permit and Site
Landscaping, and Architectural plans and refer the Plan Commission
recommendation to the Common Council, Katzenmeyer seconded, motion
carried.
2B. 23-0550 Site, Landscaping, and Architectural Design Review for Automotive Vision
Designs, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Service use, at 11133 W.
Rogers St. (Tax Key No. 481-9997-008)
Attachments: (CUP-SLA) Automotive Vision Designs - 11133 W Rogers St.
Recommendation: Reject the Conditional Use Permit and Site, Landscaping, and
Architectural Design Review for Automotive Vision Designs, a proposed Light Motor
Vehicle Service use, at 11133 W. Rogers St. (Tax Key No. 481-9997-008) based on the
following:
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1. Code violations found during December 2022 occupancy inspection (OCC-169) have
not been resolved.
2. Plan Commission at its July meeting set a deadline of August 23, 2023 to resolve
code violations. The applicant can reapply for a Conditional Use permit whenever they
have satisfied the code violations.
3. A site plan has not been submitted to show the location of any outdoor storage and
vehicle staging for the subject business.
4. Refer the Plan Commission recommendation to the Common Council consent
agenda to place on file. A conditional use public hearing was conducted July 18,
2023, but Council held action given unresolved code violations.
Clark moved to reject items #2A-#2B theConditional Use Permit and Site
Landscaping, and Architectural plans and refer the Plan Commission
recommendation to the Common Council, Katzenmeyer seconded, motion
carried.
3. 23-0551 Site, Landscaping, and Architectural Amendment for Morgan Grove
Apartments, an existing 5+ Unit Dwelling, at 10942 W. Wildwood Ln. (Tax
Key No. 523-0035-001)
Attachments: (SLA) Morgan Grove Apartments - 10942 W Wildwood Ln.
Recommendation: Approve the Site, Landscaping, and Architectural Amendment for
Morgan Grove Apartments, an existing 5+ Unit Dwelling, at 10942 W. Wildwood Ln. (Tax
Key No. 523-0035-001)
Clark moved to approve this matter, Raschka seconded, motion carried.
4. 23-0552 Sign Plan for Healium Hot Yoga, an existing Instruction/Training use, at
6679 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 454-0654-000)
Attachments: (SIGN) Healium - 6679 W Nat'l Ave.
Recommendation: Recommend approval of the Signage Plan for Healium Hot Yoga, an
existing Instruction/Training use, at 6679 W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 454-0654-000)
based on the sign’s satisfaction of the requirements of the City’s Sign Code Creative
Sign Subsection.
Raschka moved to approve this matter, Reinke seconded, motion carried.
5. 23-0553 Ordinance to Amend Section 19.01 of the West Allis Revised Municipal
Code, relative to rezoning the former Lane Intermediate School at 1300 S.
109 St. from RA-3 residence to C-3 commercial district (Tax Key No.
445-0715-002).
Attachments: (COMM) WAWM Rec Center - 1300 S 109 St
Steve Schaer lead the discussion with questions and comments received from those
present.
Options
The basic zoning options for consideration include:
1. Rezone property to C-3 commercial - would permit indoor recreational use as a
conditional use per sec. 19.32 <https://westallis.municipalcodeonline.com/book?
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type=ordinances> of the zoning code
2. Amend the ordinance language, to allow recreation as a conditional use within the
RA-3 zoning district.
3. Maintain existing RA-3 residential zoning (would prohibit WAWM’s plan to develop a
recreation facility).
This matter was Discussed.
6. 23-0554 Comprehensive Plan update.
Zac Roder presented.
This matter was Discussed.
7. 23-0555 Project Tracking update.
Zac Roder presented.
This matter was Discussed.
E. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, a motion was made by Clark, seconded by Katzenmeyer
to adjourn at 6:37 p.m.
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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex,
national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services,
programs or activities.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE
Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities
an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City.
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency
(LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing
meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits.
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Agenda
7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
City of West Allis West Allis, WI 53214
Meeting Agenda
Plan Commission
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 6:00 PM City Hall, Room 128
7525 W. Greenfield Ave.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 23-0525 July 26, 2023
Attachments: July 26, 2023 (draft minutes)
D. NEW AND PREVIOUS MATTERS
2A. 23-0521 Conditional Use Permit for Automotive Vision Designs, a proposed Light
Motor Vehicle Service use, at 11133 W. Rogers St.
2B. 23-0550 Site, Landscaping, and Architectural Design Review for Automotive Vision
Designs, a proposed Light Motor Vehicle Service use, at 11133 W. Rogers
St. (Tax Key No. 481-9997-008)
Attachments: (CUP-SLA) Automotive Vision Designs - 11133 W Rogers St.
3. 23-0551 Site, Landscaping, and Architectural Amendment for Morgan Grove
Apartments, an existing 5+ Unit Dwelling, at 10942 W. Wildwood Ln. (Tax Key
No. 523-0035-001)
Attachments: (SLA) Morgan Grove Apartments - 10942 W Wildwood Ln.
4. 23-0552 Sign Plan for Healium Hot Yoga, an existing Instruction/Training use, at 6679
W. National Ave. (Tax Key No. 454-0654-000)
Attachments: (SIGN) Healium - 6679 W Nat'l Ave.
5. 23-0553 Ordinance to Amend Section 19.01 of the West Allis Revised Municipal
Code, relative to rezoning the former Lane Intermediate School at 1300 S.
109 St. from RA-3 residence to C-3 commercial district (Tax Key No.
445-0715-002).
Attachments: (COMM) WAWM Rec Center - 1300 S 109 St
6. 23-0554 Comprehensive Plan update.
7. 23-0555 Project Tracking update.
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E. ADJOURNMENT
All meetings of the Plan Commission are public meetings. In order for the general public to make comments at the committee meetings, the
individual(s) must be scheduled (as an appearance) with the chair of the committee or the appropriate staff contact; otherwise, the
meeting of the committee is a working session for the committee itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to committee
members, the mayor, other alderpersons, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed.
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM
It is possible that members of, and possibly a quorum of, members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance
at the above-stated meeting to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body at the above -stated meeting other
than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The City of West Allis does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans' status, sex,
national origin, disability or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services,
programs or activities.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE
Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities
an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City.
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency
(LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing
meaningful access to our programs, services and/or benefits.
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