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Staff presentation and site work
City planner Charlie reviewed the building site at the intersection of Saint Paul and Prairie avenues. The applicants plan a roughly 1,000-square-foot restaurant with interior dining, a small kitchen and two restrooms. Site improvements include restoring a removed pavement apron, adding an ADA ramp and railing, replacing foundation planting that had decayed, restriping existing parking stalls, and building a masonry dumpster enclosure on an existing concrete pad where a shed currently stands.

Parking exception and landscaping
Charlie explained the parking calculation (seats + employee spaces) yields a required 18 stalls while the site provides 11. Staff recommended approval of the minor site plan with conditions including installation of bollards/planters/railings to separate a new front patio from drive lanes, replacement plantings along the south and east sides, restriping parking to match the approved plan prior to occupancy, permit approval for signage, and addressing engineering/water-utility comments.

Applicant remarks
Owner Andrew Borgstrom said he owns both the restaurant property and the neighboring former Jim’s Bug Center building (Amvet Properties) and that he can provide additional parking spaces if needed. He described the restaurant as a small operation, with some catering focus, not intended as a high-capacity night club; he confirmed the patio will not be used for outdoor alcohol consumption as proposed tenant intends an indoor liquor license only.

Vote and conditions
A motion to approve the minor site plan and architectural review with the listed staff conditions passed by voice vote. Conditions include landscape replacement, patio separation (bollards, planters or railing to be approved by staff), restriping of parking, required sign permits and resolution of engineering/water utility comments prior to occupancy.

Ending: The applicant may proceed to building permits after satisfying the stated conditions; staff will verify required planting and restriping before occupancy.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Waukesha, WI - Plan Commission on 2025-05-28 6:00 PM - May 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a minor site plan and architectural review for a restaurant at 818 West Saint Paul Avenue (approximately 1,000 square feet), granted an exception to the city’s parking minimums (11 spaces provided vs. 18 required), and required landscaping, ADA improvements, restriping and a masonry dumpster enclosure before occupancy.","taxTitle","Waukesha City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",9326,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544650,"Plan Commission approves ground-mounted solar array at 2101 Airport Road",444,474000,918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3571150-8e818a9123fae0f056577a33c3b5272f&start=474&end=918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3571150-8e818a9123fae0f056577a33c3b5272f/thumbnail_474000.jpg","/articles/6544650/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-ground-mounted-solar-array-at-2101-Airport-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544650-025296ca1113b7882e15efba4f981aec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179118&Signature=PW29tiF1bRu0~aHyRPWei7pE1aepIQiO~-8p8EiqB74hXPURTI97SYybukQPofF8u5VAkb3gKTvBUsNNMGdkalDrH4jYASsBKn3F-ESMC-z0Z0l4Vn7E7BkKSr2IM8gJUwNdCXJ2aentnWfs4KZS~i8KNSCPgRDjaajR4mFe~WMfSVnfPonAczd~lRFD-lycEyfvZD-ftlGrtRbTdJmP-8tJmsmBZN6KHIYrddrCr~Ap~pxs2gf2aj9dWYdiyVvXV27VD6f9EP3n9D1xi~EwjQVgGuHSBW7ujBI2Dd4-zd3bdrV39izRg8bUXlbWb9MaE5GdXWyJ8ShhzqwJ~ZkhuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Plan Commission approved a final site plan and architectural review on May 28 for a ground-mounted solar array proposed at 2101 Airport Road. Staff recommended approval subject to resolution of engineering department comments.

Project specifics and staff findings
City staff member Charlie described the project site in the city’s M3 Limited Business and Industrial Park area, just south of the airport and north of Northview Road. The array will occupy roughly the rear half of the parcel, consist of six rows of 60 panels (360 total) covering about 24,000 square feet, and will have a maximum installed panel height of about 10 feet. The proposed ground surface beneath and between panels will be grama/dustless gravel to reduce maintenance and improve light reflection. An underground service will connect the array to the existing building’s electrical system; inverters and meter locations were shown on the plan.

Visibility and design
Staff noted limited visibility from surrounding public rights-of-way and referenced an example of a similar installation at the GE Medical campus north of I‑94. The mounting system will use metal stands with concrete foundations; the applicant indicated new transformers and equipment will be located near existing electrical equipment on-site and that mechanical screening and siting minimize public view of the installation.

Decision and conditions
A commissioner moved to approve the final site plan and architecture review; a second was recorded, and the commission approved the motion by voice vote. Approval is subject to resolving outstanding engineering-department comments during permit review.

Ending: Staff will verify that engineering comments are addressed as part of permit review and the project will proceed to construction once permits are issued.","The commission unanimously approved a final site plan and architectural review for a 360-panel, ground-mounted solar array at 2101 Airport Road, subject to engineering comments; the array will occupy roughly 24,000 square feet and reach about 10 feet at its highest point.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544654,"Plan Commission approves second drive-through lane, canopy and repaving for Culver’s on West Sunset Drive",692,2261000,2953000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3571150-8e818a9123fae0f056577a33c3b5272f&start=2261&end=2953","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3571150-8e818a9123fae0f056577a33c3b5272f/thumbnail_2261000.jpg","/articles/6544654/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-second-drive-through-lane-canopy-and-repaving-for-Culvers-on-West-Sunset-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544654-9bdaa408e35992d788ee7a3540f99e22/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179118&Signature=NYAvj0jvaeoQsAm9ZL9~wufyYx8dGBIQ324P7cBU-UN0tY26-u5W312bROXOzei8kEXjkhx0JAApWLjAzy7dXOJhKXFEHR-mVNCfWhNL-JzlAaxZ2OwVVuSqPRaE8N7TEBQmxsq9r0djIbgc~9PYN3JJl2bGBxr0d~q43FB9PT99WmYzsiLAhtxAaYAFFcsPbJVIXMxUvmm0KvZniEBD0qyK--TZRo4-PvC2i8OMNxSl0c74L8yYYdzTpkypu-w~FC7Ifl9-0QmlufnG8kGy310x-xqFvpcVc1oAHfQf3ytKmAjSlkBQylf0Et5YrKUyeoFwlfvkRI-3nsHDc5KRxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Plan Commission on May 28 approved final site plan and architectural review for a remodel and drive-through expansion at the Culver’s restaurant at 840 West Sunset Drive. The approval authorizes a second drive-through lane, a west-side canopy labeled “butter burgers frozen custard,” interior remodeling, repaving of the parking lot and a mural on the building.

Staff recommended approval subject to engineering, fire and water-utility comments being addressed and to all signs receiving city permits. Culver’s owner and manager described the double drive-through layout and said the two lanes are intended to reduce stacking onto Sunset Drive by allowing two customers to order simultaneously and keeping both lanes open for orders. Commissioners and the public discussed potential queuing and site circulation; the owner said striping, signage and lane markings will be repainted and restriped during repaving.

Why it matters: The addition aims to reduce vehicle queueing on Sunset Drive that has caused local concern. Commissioners asked about queue geometry, signage and whether the new configuration could create bottlenecks; the applicant and staff said the design is similar to other double-drive-through sites and that repaving and restriping will improve circulation.

Presentation, public comment and concerns
Robin (City staff) described the location and proposed layout: the existing single drive-through will remain and an additional lane will be created on the north/west side of the lot, with an intake queue that splits single-file into two service lanes. Fred Coles (the local restaurant owner/operator) and a Culver’s representative answered commissioners’ questions about operations, queue control, repainting and restriping.

Commissioners asked whether the plan provides a clear in/exit pattern and if angled parking adjacent to the drive-through could create a bottleneck. Staff and the applicant said the layout and painted lanes will guide traffic and that the restaurant will repave and restripe the lot as part of construction. Alderman Dan Manion (District 7) said a prior public-works change improved safety in the area and reduced unsafe lane-crossing behavior.

Vote and conditions
A motion to approve the final site plan and architectural review passed by voice vote. Conditions include addressing engineering/fire/water utility comments and securing sign permits per city code. The applicant will repave and restripe the lot as described in the approved plan.

Ending: The project is approved to proceed to permitting, and staff will confirm engineering and permitting conditions are met during the building-permit review.","The Plan Commission unanimously approved the final site plan and architectural review for Culver's at 840 West Sunset Drive, allowing a second drive-through lane, a new canopy, repaving and a mural; staff conditions require addressing engineering/fire/water comments and permitting signs per city code.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544660,"Plan Commission approves 14,000-square-foot roof addition at Waukesha Memorial Hospital",530,1765000,2295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3571150-8e818a9123fae0f056577a33c3b5272f&start=1765&end=2295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3571150-8e818a9123fae0f056577a33c3b5272f/thumbnail_1765000.jpg","/articles/6544660/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-14000-square-foot-roof-addition-at-Waukesha-Memorial-Hospital","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544660-f89911cbdc5641b1c20b5154f166ee7c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179118&Signature=HXV42~ZNknj1xZ4XKtHJquHfc7NuvOvmOKRzowFDoqyjmde9nntwJ5ONBPHyIhvXFD29j6~l1DewAebn~pfWhTjoiY~iERgg8htn6buX3bVCN2AiNjQMnizBfokTM1KAhVc9Za~NbwGnnYDxd7br95GR0oTSrnx~4-HFIrtK4ujns0QlD~yfzL2CphevCdYGtiQDllqpXjS83taUVGlmgx8Afb9PdSJgmO5ZHP3LDvQHJso8X00XYhHhVjAF7kLsrB6xDg9z-qLkcG2LQJ1-Pk4lv0Fpu-41sdy89J1CJzDxeVT66Uk896y2SB5ChPiuQoCFwgXMSOSMjBlNYEYeyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Plan Commission on May 28 unanimously approved a final site plan and architectural review for a roughly 14,000-square-foot roof addition and interior surgical renovations at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, 725 American Avenue.

The approval covers a roof-level addition over an existing one-story portion of the hospital, closure of about 14 windows on a service elevation for surgical environmental controls, new rooftop air-handling units painted to match existing units, and a brick-clad stair access to the roof. Staff noted engineering comments must be addressed before permit issuance.

Why it matters: The project supports interior renovations of surgical areas and adds rooftop mechanical capacity; staff described the architectural treatments as consistent with the hospital’s existing brick and window patterns, and commissioners said the addition is largely out of public view except from a single corner at Dopp and Mountain avenues.

Project details and staff recommendation
City planner Doug presented aerials and elevations showing the addition located on the southeast portion of the hospital campus. The addition is primarily a rooftop expansion over a one-story section and ties into existing masonry, aluminum awnings and window patterns. The project also includes enclosure of approximately 14 windows on the service elevation for surgical environmental control and the installation of new rooftop air-handling units and a stair enclosure.

Staff recommended approval of the final site plan and architectural review for the 14,000-square-foot addition, subject to addressing engineering department comments. Commissioners asked few questions; one noted surprise the work supports surgical operations but raised no objection.

Vote and next steps
Commissioner motioned to approve the site plan and architectural review and a second was recorded; the commission approved the motion by voice vote. Staff will ensure engineering comments are addressed during permit review and the applicant proceeds to building permit submittal.

Ending: The rooftop addition is approved to proceed through permitting with engineering comments to be resolved prior to permit issuance.","The commission unanimously approved a final site plan and architectural review for a 14,000-square-foot rooftop addition and related renovations at Waukesha Memorial Hospital to accommodate surgical support spaces and rooftop mechanical equipment.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544664,"Waukesha Plan Commission tables request to add trailer rentals at Total Flex Gym, seeks original permit records",1055,848000,1903000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3571150-8e818a9123fae0f056577a33c3b5272f&start=848&end=1903","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3571150-8e818a9123fae0f056577a33c3b5272f/thumbnail_848000.jpg","/articles/6544664/Waukesha-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Waukesha-Plan-Commission-tables-request-to-add-trailer-rentals-at-Total-Flex-Gym-seeks-original-permit-records","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544664-165b270e1bddf98514d0dbe8842a3792/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179118&Signature=VzhYQxT~lhxryA7MS03~LhBOj9UpRqmPoNWYqafp7mnEJ1frokjsXqtWaPN1N1W9KAFl3yBRAf8hurhnn0QkZ0977KZvNe6-WE84IPAH7bvXpzuhp1oexP5did9PwH3rK1BioKvPIdYeVNRmRdxc-srtseXxBcPT4r1pfCAc71j9KEr6eaxWTW8J8nXLHaKLEpW5ThYpJr4azus7YLPYHoY5pMeWgAzCv~~A8sYnURXua-jBFDtP4c~jjCg4qszGTaTq2Txs5-1N1uKz6HHNupZDcV1LZeGw62UD3pGcAdOqi0DuEk6b55NpEjAiSdbIkIHtU14YH8~PaujOu~sKJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukesha City Plan Commission on May 28 tabled consideration of a conditional use permit application that would allow a trailer rental business to operate alongside Total Flex Gym at 400 Southwest Avenue, saying members want staff to locate the original conditional use approval and verify compliance before acting.

Commissioners said they have seen persistent outdoor storage, semi-trailers and workout equipment on the property and want clearer, enforceable conditions before approving an additional conditional use. Staff told the commission the applicant agreed to remove semi-trailers used for storage by Aug. 1, 2025, and that staff recommends conditions limiting on-site trailer counts and prohibiting vehicle sales.

Why it matters: Commissioners said prior agreements with the gym owner about outdoor storage were not fully honored and they are reluctant to approve a new, related commercial use while outstanding compliance concerns remain. Tabling gives staff time to locate the original conditional-use file, return with that record and invite the applicant to the next meeting.

Staff presentation and proposed limits
Robin (City staff) summarized the application and site: the property is in the M1 Light Manufacturing District and currently houses Total Flex Gym in a former DMV building. The applicant proposed to locate small rental trailers on the south side of the lot and keep enclosed trailers and a fire truck on the west side. Staff said there are 88 parking stalls on-site and recommended approval with conditions including addressing engineering/fire/water comments, ensuring trailers and vehicles park only in designated spaces, limiting the site to no more than 25 trailers at a time, requiring removal of semi-trailers used for storage by 08/01/2025, limiting use to rentals (no vehicle sales), prohibiting trailer use for business storage, and barring display or “for sale” signs.

Commissioner concerns and requests for records
Several commissioners said the property has not complied with promises previously made when the gym’s original conditional use was approved. Commissioner Monteil said he drives by frequently and called the site “politely a disaster,” asking whether staff had received complaints; staff said none were on record but that recent photos show improvement and the semi-trailers remain.

Commissioner Frank Warren and others asked that staff return with the original conditional-use approval and suggested stronger, specific conditions about where outdoor equipment may be stored so it remains out of public view. Commissioner Wells asked that the permit explicitly prohibit trailer or vehicle sales (staff confirmed vehicle sales are not allowed in M1 and agreed to add “trailers” to the language to avoid ambiguity). Commissioner Keller asked staff to check whether the gym’s outdoor training devices (large tires) were intended to be seasonal.

Motion to table
A commissioner moved to table the item so staff could retrieve the original conditional use approval, circulate the meeting materials to commissioners, and have the applicant attend the next meeting; a second followed. The motion passed by voice vote and the item was tabled to the commission’s next meeting (no public hearing required to resume consideration).

Next steps
Staff will locate and provide the original conditional use permit record and related meeting materials, invite the applicant to the next Plan Commission hearing, and return with any clarifying enforcement history. The transcript records the Aug. 1, 2025 removal deadline for semi-trailers as a staff-proposed condition; commissioners asked staff to return with a clear statement of prior conditions and recommended enforcement steps.

Ending: The tabling preserves the commission’s ability to add or tighten conditions on the proposed trailer-rental operation after reviewing the earlier approval and hearing directly from the applicant.","The Plan Commission tabled a conditional use permit to allow a trailer rental business to operate alongside Total Flex Gym at 400 Southwest Avenue so staff can produce the record of the gym’s original conditional use and commissioners can review compliance, after members raised concerns about outdoor storage and semi-trailers on the site.","actionData","errors"]

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