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Rick Fallon, giving his name and address, told the commission the town board recently rescinded a border agreement and said one of the supervisors stands to financially gain from a listed agenda item. Fallon suggested the commission consult legal counsel on whether the matter is “ethical, legal” and said, “Rule 39 says there are no coincidences.” He asked that the city review the matter before the state ethics committee becomes involved.

Ben Donakowski, who provided an address, urged the city to pause what he described as a rush to add roughly 1,300 acres to the 2035 comprehensive plan when an initial plan required about 560 acres. Donakowski said the current plan appears premature and that the city should seek definitive confirmations before designating additional land. He also raised concerns about noise measurement methodology, reporting that his own smartphone decibel app measured 45–50 decibels on his back patio and arguing that intermittent and constant noise differ and that “the city should have a true study for sound performed.”

These comments were made during public comment and did not generate immediate staff action recorded in the transcript. Commissioners did not take formal action on the concerns during the meeting; the public comments were included in the record for the commission to consider.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-05-15 City of Port Washington, WI - Planning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters at the Plan Commission meeting urged the city to pause adding land to the 2035 comprehensive plan, questioned an alleged ethics issue tied to a supervisor and called for an independent decibel study to represent a larger area than single spot measurements.","taxTitle","Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",70176,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6238536,"Commission approves second‑floor window replacements in Franklin Street Historic District",125,263000,388000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3351074-19d8ec160e03bf5880cbb1e2f6ca2a4f&start=263&end=388","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3351074-19d8ec160e03bf5880cbb1e2f6ca2a4f/thumbnail_263000.jpg","/articles/6238536/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Commission-approves-secondfloor-window-replacements-in-Franklin-Street-Historic-District","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238536-9d31a50cd2fcb8cdc7c342c31b33ef77/orig.mp4?Expires=1770492723&Signature=ZbRHEJ2xNu55lLfXR9Km8LUN6-CPAlw2SmBPAff4nWb9ys-qqRrtxORTRr1LHVbBJvqJaxvf~tRyA5YKPSim1oqFGi1pZIbgGbyjCLMfqvHxV-woYa1Yq6~dPME6ZgHlMh1cTG4Wn6T5Bc2m86Tr8p6-kavIY8gFhgdDWCf34YcHh0msd-KMv1e7UdzI0Tgze-CaUwPSKWKClBo0Zp~tSlRQtYQBekNZD5aaoxq1nwewFeTY7Xmd9af~4FABB-Z0vS4txPaWtOBaS2b-GQtwDPKYgqr9nYX3WIAqQ8k~GIZFtSMrKRLh0P9Q8V8gBaY1KNVVvP38NGU2rO0DTtZ0lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plan Commission approved a minor review to replace second‑floor windows at 323 North Franklin Street in the Franklin Street Historic District.

Staff stated the applicant, Michael Sullivan, seeks to replace second‑floor windows on the pasta shop building with like‑for‑like windows in the same evergreen color; the work is treated as an exterior change requiring Plan Commission review in the historic district. Staff recommended approval, noting the proposal is similar to a previously approved window replacement on a nearby building.

Commissioners confirmed awnings will remain and that existing muntins will be retained on the replacement units. A motion to approve passed by voice vote.","The Plan Commission approved a minor review to replace second‑floor windows at 323 North Franklin Street in the Port Washington downtown historic district; staff recommended approval and the commission voted in favor.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6238540,"Plan Commission approves revised single‑family plan in St. Mary’s neighborhood preservation overlay",270,391000,661000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3351074-19d8ec160e03bf5880cbb1e2f6ca2a4f&start=391&end=661","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3351074-19d8ec160e03bf5880cbb1e2f6ca2a4f/thumbnail_391000.jpg","/articles/6238540/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-revised-singlefamily-plan-in-St-Marys-neighborhood-preservation-overlay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238540-0d9125baad22da3a5bd9211759d025db/orig.mp4?Expires=1770492723&Signature=W26BHXOOnV6-ckl08A-2ir7Vo4wLmb~bLEa1IClyJOoyHKa~ol34oGQfya5hwUF0W49nblynDj0u3sLoF6Pr4PXbmOBdLyiCrfTSSIXxMHQ-DdekjRDubnaE6GWkUpcnx5QA1SPDnPZoFi046Vp5q09Ocdiil2hsF-UEn7T9xwDDa35yz5C0OXUGmJEitVOvJefy3BmF8-p2TR3WjJjoEdg44QFafDcmvOugB0GUTxJjvE-AzQ1biMSlK0maBf4iETHWBYRjsOe7Cntw3Dj1kwPNRrIy1C9uDCzPdZ1dmDnK0f4KCyPvZLfJcg2KBFQHZVD7U~gfhSy7XpJ5FvKG5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plan Commission approved a revised plan for a new single‑family residence proposed at 409 North Power Street in the St. Mary’s neighborhood preservation overlay.

The applicants, Bridget and Troy Bridal, returned to the commission after the Design Review Board asked for a more prominent entry. Staff and the Design Review Board recommended approval of the revised design, which adds gables, board‑and‑batten siding, pitched roofs and a carriage‑house style garage. The board suggested beefier columns at the entry to make the front entrance more prominent; staff noted the columns would be wrapped and prominent.

During discussion, commissioners praised the redesign as “much more in keeping with the neighborhood.” The commission moved, seconded and approved the staff and Design Review Board recommendation by voice vote.

The approval incorporates the Design Review Board’s requested entry detail; the project will proceed through the standard permitting process.","Design review board and staff recommended approval of a revised single‑family residence at 409 North Power Street; the commission approved changes including added gables, board‑and‑batten siding, pitched roof and a carriage‑house garage to better match neighborhood character.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6238545,"Plan Commission approves accessory warehouse for Jay Miller Electric with design conditions",340,665000,1005000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3351074-19d8ec160e03bf5880cbb1e2f6ca2a4f&start=665&end=1005","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3351074-19d8ec160e03bf5880cbb1e2f6ca2a4f/thumbnail_665000.jpg","/articles/6238545/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-accessory-warehouse-for-Jay-Miller-Electric-with-design-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238545-9dfd95deefb2e1628c1f0d70653a6c9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770492723&Signature=NZC76BTnPR6Jpwso8VH7T-r1jDmTO91KoKxsrr3ustZB8dKzb51nKOfJEk6wlVcZ~CqGj2cgFg1Px~wrDBDbFkT9sTSY-HS6B2lKSS54J-yold~IE1-i-Hx69tM~RP9uLw~pjg8WCdn79kOLJ03T2lmVdIeNWQkzsQXsuHntw5aXcW5fXH4~vC~znKkvhKlPo2eRYKere5gzVfZGlvCLgVtXgNYE1xl3aTSgTI-~0PfYLACmN9Ve-0y6tgaHzk8yQKVQZ19UT0ahn87MqqAQ1viDTZ6319fPguJ1oJNfZWNJ3hb8HPurjYNE-iWZgbfmQdFLqqtB7iCKEGnvRoSQ3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plan Commission approved a building site and operations plan for an accessory 7,296‑square‑foot warehouse for J Miller Electric at 512 South Park Street.

Staff summarized that the building will store materials and be used for prefabrication of conduits and panels, allowing vehicle storage inside the structure. The applicant, Justin Miller, is the third‑generation owner and said moving materials inside will “clean that up to be a lot nicer for the neighbors.”

Bob Harris noted the site abuts light industrial uses to the south and residential properties to the east and described screening measures: staggered arborvitae along Oakland Avenue, a possible cedar fence, and a 20‑foot setback where required by zoning. The design review board recommended adding windows on the north face for daylighting and to break up the long façade; staff recommended approval with the two‑tone color belt (wainscoting) and the additional windows.

Justin Miller confirmed he was comfortable with the added windows. Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to approve with the design review board and staff recommendations; the motion carried by voice vote.

The approval includes the design review board’s suggested windows and two‑tone belting. Staff also noted landscaping and screening requirements to minimize impacts on adjacent residences.","Plan Commission approved a 7,296‑square‑foot accessory warehouse for J Miller Electric at 512 South Park Street, with conditions from the design review board for added windows and two‑tone wainscoting and screening for adjacent residences.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6238549,"Developers win approval for eight‑bed community‑based residential facility near Woodridge Lane",501,1018000,1519000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3351074-19d8ec160e03bf5880cbb1e2f6ca2a4f&start=1018&end=1519","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3351074-19d8ec160e03bf5880cbb1e2f6ca2a4f/thumbnail_1018000.jpg","/articles/6238549/Port-Washington/Ozaukee-County/Wisconsin/Developers-win-approval-for-eightbed-communitybased-residential-facility-near-Woodridge-Lane","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6238549-82a37ca619dc8406dd58b5114cba439d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770492723&Signature=Hbyrrwq14grKZIaoadM1WqTC2Tmpmw~uUZXTCklLLKJbP86lbo7Ujm296wOFPwWkl4n~qD6DbhEkJAaYfV1MZJzB~OILZ8vQzcKZV~KDlrh7vzgw~dARnXUV1s8jZFnvklffWySvjszeNY8tqHbOThfdp7Z3OJIABOZNGobe~UkomuQ61bQOsiBfk54WUqvTVA-TRFALb8jTJHMfjD9LOw5Olt30cPJdClCKZRz90415~9a52GdpBqvsFM~w-aoszkEQBAVwnKiNzjl6zIYl2JSpcHnPFSpwiw5nwIv2EsEIao4hbZUkM4hcku-nm1eDvtFGI0833kyOkzFsjUGaJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Washington Plan Commission voted to approve a site and operation plan for an eight‑bed community‑based residential facility at the northeast corner of Woodridge Lane and East Sauk Road.

The application from Red Granite Development Company, with Welton Development LLC as the property owner and IGS as the operator, drew questions about parking, circulation and exterior materials. Staff recommended approval contingent on design review board input; the design review board had recommended approval with a gray color palette.

Staff member Bob Harris presented the site and elevations and said the intent was to “mimic that single family residence” character along Woodridge. Jeff Lake of Red Granite Development Company told the commission the design team had worked to match the neighborhood and that the developer preferred a gray palette. Lake also said the parcel became available after other lots were scarce and that the project is a relocation of an existing Highland CBRF.

Residents and commissioners pressed the applicant on parking. Jeff Lake said the facility will provide six on‑site parking stalls, noting that other eight‑bed facilities in the area have had six spaces. He described typical staffing as “there is always one person on staff over the night hours and during daytime shifts there’s usually two with potential of a third and a manager.” Lake said the design includes a circular drive to allow a van to pick up residents without backing into Sauk Road and to provide overflow parking on paved areas when needed.

Commissioners and the applicant discussed screening and headlights; Lake said landscaping, a mix of oaks and evergreens and low plantings, was intended to reduce visual and light impacts to adjoining homes. City staff noted civil engineering review had not been completed and that additional civil comments could follow; the commission was told the driveway layout was unlikely to change.

Alderman Neumeier moved to accept staff recommendations; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

The commission’s action approves the site and operation plan as presented, with the design review board’s endorsement of the gray palette and staff concurrence. Civil review and any required building or utility permits remain outstanding, and the applicant said they will continue coordination with the Woodridge homeowners association.","The Port Washington Plan Commission approved a site and operation plan for an eight‑bed community‑based residential facility at the northeast corner of Woodridge Lane and East Sauk Road after discussion of parking, screening and design; the plan had design review board support and staff concurrence.","actionData","errors"]

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