Waukesha City’s Plan Commission on Oct. 22 unanimously approved a conditional-use permit for Silver City Adult Day Services to operate an adult day-care facility at 817 Northeast Avenue.

Charlie, a community development staff member, told the commission the two-story commercial building at the site had been vacant for several years and was most recently used as a clinic. Staff recommended approval with conditions including that the applicant must obtain an occupancy permit, submit a change-of-use analysis prepared by a licensed design professional for building and fire review, and obtain permits for any new signage prior to installation.

The staff presentation said the operator plans daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., that the facility would employ 16 people across shifts with no more than eight employees per shift, and that most attendees would be transported by a contracted transit van. The property’s rear parking lot contains 13 spaces; staff said that should be sufficient for employees and that most attendees would be dropped off by van.

Commissioners asked staff whether the application included an explicit count of adult clients expected on site and about the operator’s qualifications. Charlie said the application did not state an expected client head count and that staff had not asked for the operator’s certifications; he noted that state certification is required only for providers whose clients receive Medicaid funding.

The motion to approve the conditional-use permit as recommended by staff passed by voice vote. The commission recorded the action as unanimous; the permit is conditional on the listed building, fire and sign-permit requirements.

The commission’s approval does not remove any additional licensing or certification requirements the operator may need from state or other agencies before beginning operations.