Plan Commission Meetings and Agendas

PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
February 9, 2023 – 6:00 pm
Village Hall
235 Hickory Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

President Knutson called the meeting to order at approximately 6:04 p.m.
Plan Commission members present: Comm. Mark Grabowski, Comm. Ryan Lange, Trustee Craig Roberts and President Jeff Knutson. Comm. Cheryl Mantz, Comm. Theresa Hoff and Comm. Brian Belt were excused.

Also present: Village Planner, Mary Censky; Village Engineer, Tim Barbeau; Village Attorney, Matt Gralinski; Village Administrator, Scott Gosse; and Village Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Jenna Peter.

2. Public Hearings –

a. Public Hearing on Conditional Use Grant request of applicant Llazar Konda d/b/a Beach House Bistro, to develop a seasonal outdoor dining/seating area accessory to their existing restaurant/tavern use using three of the public parking stalls situated in the W. Wisconsin Avenue right-of-way directly in front of the business located at 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue – Unit 1.J. Building owner is Siepmann Development Company. Right-of-way is owned by the Village of Pewaukee. Property is Zoned B-2 Downtown Business District – No Comments

b. Public Hearing on Conditional Use Grant request of property owner/applicant Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) to construct a modular burn structure on the current fire training grounds of the College campus located at 800 Main St., to be used by WCTC Fire and EMS programs. Property is zoned Institutional and Public Service District (IPS). – No Comments

c. Public Hearing on Conditional Use Grant request of property owner/applicant Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) to construct a ~6485 square foot classroom and training space addition to the existing VBuilding on the College campus located at 800 Main Street. Property is zoned Institutional and Public Service District (IPS). – No Comments

3. Citizen Comments –

Kristen Kreuser @ 429 Pirate Pass – Ms. Kreuser does not want any regulations on short term rentals in the Village. She knows several community members have reached out via email in support of no regulations and believes she has presented the Commission with enough facts, data and benefits.

Steve McCullough @ 620 Kopmeier Dr – Mr. McCullough owns several properties in the Village that he currently rents out. He has had 3 different bachelorette parties stay and they were very quiet and respectful to the neighbors. He stated there is no financial gain to host an unruly party because he doesn’t want holes in his walls. He also charges a cleaning fee.

Kyle Kreuser @ 429 Pirate Pass – Mr. Kreuser believes the decision should be up to the homeowners and does not want a minimum night stay.

4. a. Approval of the Minutes – Regular Plan Commission Meeting – January 12, 2023.
Comm. Lange motioned, seconded by Comm. Grabowski to approve the January 12, 2023 Regular Plan Commission Meeting minutes as presented.
Motion carried unanimously

5. Old Business
a. Review, discussion, and possible recommendation to Village Board regarding an amendment(s) to Section 40.471 of the Village of Pewaukee Code of Ordinances regarding Transient Lodging.
Attorney Gralinski stated the consensus of the Commission is the language will not change. The only remaining concerns are the minimum night stay and the consecutive days. Discussion followed. Trustee Roberts wants to hold off taking a vote since three of the Commission members are absent.
No action taken.

Items below were not presented in order.

b. Review and discussion regarding density limits for the residential component of mixed-use with multi-family development or straight multi—family development in the Villages Business Zoning Districts (i.e. B-1 Community Business, B-2 Downtown Business, B-3 Office & Service Business, B-4 Business Park, and B-5 Light Industrial), and the existing density limits of the Villages R-M Multi-Family Residential District.
No discussion or action taken.

6. New Business
a. Review and Possible Action on Conditional Use Grant request of applicant Llazar Konda d/b/a Beach House Bistro, to develop a seasonal outdoor dining/seating area accessory to their existing restaurant/tavern use using three of the public parking stalls situated in the W. Wisconsin Avenue right-of-way directly in front of the business located at 161 W. Wisconsin Avenue – Unit 1.J. Building owner is Siepmann Development Company. Right-of-way is owned by the Village of Pewaukee. Property is Zoned B-2 Downtown Business District.
Planner Censky explained that the applicant is asking to utilize 3 of the angled parking stalls in front of their tenant space for outdoor dining. The applicant says his delineation of the space would mirror what has been done by Chocolate Factory and Artisan 179. Engineer Barbeau’s only concern was the handicap ramp placement and wants to make sure there it does not block the water flow/runoff.
Village Planner Recommendations:
1) Applicant to return to the Planning Commission for review and approval of the detailed
plans explaining how they will establish/protect the boundaries of the space allocated by
this approval and what the plans are for tables, chairs, umbrellas, ADA ramping, public
address/audio, … are for the interior of the allocated space;
2) Approval is subject to the terms of the attached DRAFT CUG document and related
exhibits.
Comm. Grabowski motioned, seconded by Comm. Lange to approve per the Planner’s and Engineer’s recommendations but to change the handling of final review and approval of the specific plans to the Village staff level.
Motion carried unanimously.

b. Review and Possible Action on Conditional Use Grant request of property owner/applicant Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) to construct a modular burn structure on the current fire training grounds of the College campus located at 800 Main St., to be used by WCTC Fire and EMS programs. Property is zoned Institutional and Public Service District (IPS)
Planner Censky explained the applicant is wanting to construct a new +/- 6,400 sf, steel fabrication, modular-type fire training structure in the fire training area of the campus. The structure will be a series of containers stacked and connected. The interior is customizable to simulate what is specific to the training. Overall height of the structure is proposed to be approximately 19 ft. The structure’s footprint area is approximately 3,250 sf. The angled roof is no longer being proposed - it will be a flat roof instead. The applicant stated there is only water going used on this structure – no foam or chemicals.
Village Planner Recommendations:
1) Village Engineer review and approval of all grading, drainage, stormwater management,
erosion control, and other/similar utility related plans as may be required in support of
this project;
2) Village staff review and approval of the proposed color of the structure.
3) Recording of the Conditional Use Permit prior to the start of any site preparation or
construction in support of this project.
Engineer Barbeau mentioned he looked at the grading plan, the area drains from north to south. There is a lot of asphalt and concrete; however, the applicant will be reducing the amount of hard surface with a bio retention pond to catch the water. They will also be doing watermain work; however, the watermain is private.
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Comm. Grabowski to approve a Conditional Use Grant for the burn building as proposed including the Engineer and Planner’s recommendations and approve the gray color.
Motion carried unanimously.

c. Review and Possible Action on Conditional Use Grant request of property owner/applicant Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) to construct a ~6485 square foot classroom and training space addition to the existing V-Building on the College campus located at 800 Main Street. Property is zoned Institutional and Public Service District (IPS).
Planner Censky stated the original V-Building plan presented to the Village back in 2020 did include this space but the applicant deleted it from the eventual construction. The existing portion of this building is the firing range. The building will be similar to the existing architecturally and with respect to color scheme and materials.
Village Planner Recommendations:
1) Village staff review and approval of any additional or modified exterior lighting as well
as any new/modified landscaping proposed in connection to this project;
2) Village Engineer review and approval of all grading, drainage, stormwater management,
erosion control, and other/similar utility related plans as may be required in support of
this project;
3) Recording of the Conditional Use Permit prior to the start of any site preparation or
construction in support of this project
Engineer Barbeau explained the stormwater pond and grading are already in place to prepare for the addition.
Village Engineer Recommendations:
1) Installation of a silt fence along the bio-retention basin during building construction.
2) Information to assure that the bioretention pond will operate as designed if the addition of the building and sidewalks increase the hard surface area above 5,100 square feet.
The applicant indicated that the intent is to build the proposed building and the future building at once. Censky was not aware that the plans erroneously described a portion the addition for “future”, however the entire addition, “future building” and “proposed addition” together are the 6,485 square feet that was proposed and described in the agenda.
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Comm. Grabowski to approve a Conditional Use Grant for the addition to the existing V-Building as presented in the packet and documents provided including both the proposed, as well as, future building in the schematics and if anything significant cannot be agreed upon between staff and applicant in the final review of detailed plans that it could come back to the Plan Commission for final consideration and possible approval.
Motion carried unanimously.

d. Consultation/feedback regarding the possibility of modifying the existing language of the Housing for the Elderly Overlay District, introducing a less rigid maximum ratio of independent living units as compared to all/total units within a project.
Anne O’Connor spoke on behalf of Senior Housing Partners. She explained the language in the letter provided to the Commission means people moving into independent living could use any independent in-home care provider – not just from Kirkland Crossings. It gives the residents a lot more choices and flexibility. Ms. O’Connor further explained the biggest driver for this change is staffing. Since 2020, vacancies have increased 25% with 23,000 open vacancies for CNA’s. There is more demand for independent livings as opposed to assisted living. Jon Fletcher with Presbyterian Homes, explained the intent is to bring in alternative care when it is needed vs setting all the units up as assisted living from the start. Mr. Fletcher is not proposing to eliminate the 50% allowed but is asking for flexibility on how they can deliver the care and the timing at which it is delivered.
No action was taken.

e. Discussion Regarding Interaction and Behavior of Plan Commission Members and General Public During Meetings.
The Village recently installed a camera and computer system which allows Village meetings to be broadcast live on YouTube. The recorded meetings will be available to the public starting at the March 9, 2022 Plan Commission meeting.

7. Citizen Comments – None.

8. Adjournment
Trustee Roberts motioned, seconded by Comm. Lange to adjourn the February 9, 2023, Regular Plan Commission meeting at approximately 8:09 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Jenna Peter
Deputy Village Clerk/Treasurer