Plan Commission Meetings and Agendas

Plan Commission Meeting
September 11, 2025 – 6:00 pm
Village Hall
235 Hickory Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8KnWnvp_Xk

1. Call to Order and Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, & Moment of Silence
President Knutson called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Plan Commission members present: Comm. Theresa Hoff; Comm. Katie Jelacic; Comm. Brian Belt; Comm. Sam Liebert; Trustee Bob Rohde; and President Jeff Knutson.

Excused: Comm. Mark Grabowski

Also present: Village Attorney, Matt Gralinski; Village Planner, Mark Lyons; Village Administrator, Matt Heiser; and Village Clerk, Jenna Peter.

2. Public Hearings –

a.      ***This Public Hearing is Continued from August 14, 2025***
Conditional Use Grant request of applicant Llazar Konda d/b/a Drita’s Deli, LLC, to develop a restaurant. A restaurant use is only permissible through the issuance of a Conditional Use Grant (Section 40.265(2)). This request is located at 115 Main Street PWV 0899958, is zoned B-2 Downtown Business District. Property owner is Tollefsen Enterprises, LLC and Applicant is Llazar Konda d/b/a Drita’s Deli, LLC – After receipt of any comments, the public hearing will be adjourned for a continued hearing at the September 11, 2025 Plan Commission Meeting.

No Comments.

3. Citizen Comments – None

4. Approval of the Minutes

a.      Plan Commission Meeting – August 14, 2025.

Comm. Rohde motioned/seconded by Comm. Belt to approve the August 14, 2025, Plan Commission Meeting minutes as presented.
Comm Hoff Abstained.
Motion carried 5-0.

5. Old Business

a.      None

6. New Business

a.      Review, discussion, and possible action on Conditional Use Grant request of applicant Llazar Konda d/b/a Drita’s Deli, LLC, to develop a restaurant. A restaurant use is only permissible through the issuance of a Conditional Use Grant (Section 40.265(2)). This request is located at 115 Main Street PWV 0899958, is zoned B-2 Downtown Business District. Property owner is Tollefsen Enterprises, LLC and Applicant is Llazar Konda d/b/a Drita’s Deli, LLC.

Village Planner Recommendations:

The Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission Approves the Conditional Use Grant Request and Business Plan of Operation for Drita’s Deli for the property located at 115 Main Street, subject to the following conditions:

1. 1. 1. That all conditions made by the Plan Commission at their meeting of September 11, 2025 are met.
      2. This approval is subject to the Petitioner complying at all times with the plans and documents presented to the Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission.
      3. The Petitioner shall satisfy all comments, conditions, and concerns of the Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission and Board, Village Engineer and Village Planner for the site plan, and other documentation.
      4. Provide televising video showing Sanitary sewer lateral from basement to the main. The lateral needs to be reviewed for structural integrity and potential infiltration. The Village staff or designated representative will review the sewer lateral video and check if the lateral condition is adequate or needs rehabilitation. If the work cannot be completed prior to issuance of permit or occupancy, then posting a $5,000 financial guarantee is acceptable to allow applicant to proceed. This includes costs for televising and potential work on sewer lateral.
      5. Schedule and conduct appointment with the Water Utility Department staff to identify the water service pipe material prior to issuance of permit. If service material is lead, the Applicant will be required to replace the water service from building to the curb stop.
      6. A grease trap shall be installed for restaurant uses.
      7. Provided details plan, to the satisfaction to the Village of Pewaukee on how garbage handling and collection will be conducted.
      8. Confirm number of parking spaces needed and provided.
      9. Building Inspection. The Petitioner and/or Property Owner shall comply with any and all recommendations by the Village Building Inspector (or designee) prior to the issuance of an occupancy & use permit for the subject property. Approval by the Village Building Inspector, if granted, shall be solely for the benefit of the Village of Pewaukee, and shall not be relied upon by the petitioner or others as proof of structural integrity or safety of any structure on the property, or as proof of compliance with any particular construction standard that would apply to new construction. The petitioner shall independently determine the suitability of all structures on the property for the petitioner’s intended uses.
      10. Fire Inspection. The Petitioner and/or Property Owner shall comply with any and all recommendations by the Village of Pewaukee Fire Department Chief (or designee) prior to the issuance of an occupancy & use permit for the subject property. Approval by the Village of Pewaukee Fire Department Chief (or designee), if granted, shall be solely for the benefit of the Village of Pewaukee, and shall not be relied upon by the petitioner or others as proof of fire safety of any structure on the property, or as proof of compliance with any particular fire safety standard that would apply to new construction. The petitioner shall independently determine the fire safety and suitability of all structures on the property for the petitioner’s intended uses.
      11. This approval is granted for the express conditions stated herein. Changes or alterations including, but not limited to, a change in use, premises, lands, or ownership of the property in question shall require a new Business Site Plan approval with all the zoning procedures at the time being followed. The allowed uses of the property must at no time be hazardous, harmful, obnoxious, offensive, or a nuisance by reasons of appearance, noise, dust, smoke, odor, or other similar factors. Any use not specifically listed, as permitted, shall be considered to be prohibited, except as may be otherwise specified herein.
      12. The Property Owner shall keep the exterior condition of the premises in a neat and orderly condition at all times so the premises will not detract from neighboring premises. There shall be no outside storage of junk, debris, construction material, or other refuse materials within the property and all such materials shall be disposed of promptly and properly.
      13. The Property Owner shall allow Village of Pewaukee representatives to inspect the premises following a 24-hour notice for the purposes of determining compliance with this approval.
      14. The Petitioner and/or Property Owner shall obtain the appropriate permits from the Village of Pewaukee.
      15. The Petitioner and/or Property Owner shall, on demand, reimburse the Village of Pewaukee for all costs and expenses of any type incurred by the Village in connection with the review and approval of this application, including, but not limited to, the cost of professional services incurred by the Village for the review and preparation of required documents, attendance at meetings or other related professional services as well as to enforce the conditions in this approval due to a violation of these conditions.

Comm. Liebert motioned/seconded by Comm. Jelacic to approve the Conditional Use Grant for Drita’s European Market with the Planner’s Recommendations listed in the packet.

Motion Carried 6-0.

7. Citizen Comments – None.

8. Adjournment

Comm. Belt motioned/seconded by Comm. Liebert to adjourn the September 11, 2025, Regular Plan Commission meeting at approximately 6:04 p.m.
Motion carried 6-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Jenna Peter
Village Clerk