Plan Commission Meetings and Agendas

PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA
February 12, 2026 – 6:00 pm
Village Hall
235 Hickory Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072

To view the meeting: https://youtu.be/tv-CxTQ0qBc 

1. Call to Order, 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. Mark Grabowski; Comm. Katie Jelacic; Comm. Sam Liebert; Trustee Bob Rohde; and President Jeff Knutson.

Excused: Comm. Brian Belt

Also present: Village Attorney, Matt Gralinski; Village Planner, Mark Lyons; Village Engineer, Jake Scholbe; Village Administrator, Matt Heiser; and Deputy Clerk, Mackenzie Quigley.

2. Public Hearing –

a. Conditional Use Grant amendment request by the Waukesha County Technical College, to construct a second floor addition on Building Q. This request is located at 800 Main Street. PWV 0925999, is zoned IPS Institutional & Public Service District. Property owner and Applicant is Waukesha County Technical College.

- Richard Haen @ N59W23340 Clover Dr, Sussex, WI (applicant) spoke in support of the Waukesha County Technical College second floor addition to Building Q and shared details on what this addition will entail.

b. Conditional Use Grant amendment request by the Bo’s Schnitzelbunker for a restaurant. This request is located 145 Park Avenue, PWV 0896020003, is zoned B-2 Downtown Business District. Property owner Laimon Family Limited Partnership and Applicant Bo’s Schnitzelbunker.

- No Comment

c. Conditional Use Grant request of applicant Nick Wellenenstein, to construct an approximately 325 sq. ft. addition and enclosed walkway to an existing legal non-conforming accessory structure. The existing structure 0.3 feet from the Park Avenue setback which is permissible only through the issuance of a Conditional Use Grant on a legal non-conforming lot (Section 40.210(4)a). This 0.194-acre parcel, located at 409 Park Avenue / PWV 0899146, is zoned R-5 Residential Detached District. Property Owners/Applicants is Nick Wellenstein.

- Nick Wellenstein @ 409 Park Ave (applicant) informed the Commission that he is available to answer any questions they may have.

3. Citizen Comments –

Dr. Colleen Bolland, 253 Park Avenue, addressed the Plan Commission to express concerns regarding ongoing construction on a neighboring property. She stated that the property was issued building permits in December 2025 for demolition and reconstruction of an existing boathouse. While the reconstructed boathouse will maintain the same footprint as the original, Dr. Bolland noted that the proposed height will be approximately double that of the original.

4. Approval of the Minutes -

a. Plan Commission Meeting – January 08, 2026

Trustee Rohde motioned/seconded by Comm. Hoff to approve the January 08, 2026, Regular Plan Commission meeting minutes as presented.

Motion carried 6-0.

5. Old Business -

a. None

6. New Business -

a. Review, discussion, and possible action on Conditional Use Grant amendment request by the Waukesha County Technical College, to construct a second floor addition on Building Q. This request is located at 800 Main Street. PWV 0925999, is zoned IPS Institutional & Public Service District. Property owner and Applicant is Waukesha County Technical College.

Village Planner Recommendations:

The Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission Approves the Conditional Use Grant Amendment Request Waukesha County Technical College for the property located at 800 Main Street, subject to the following conditions:

1. 1. That all conditions made by the Plan Commission at their meeting of February 12, 2026, are met.
   2. Continued compliance with the original Conditional Use Grant approved on April 14, 2005 and August 11, 2005.
   3. This approval is subject to the Petitioner complying at all times with the plans and documents presented to the Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission.
   4. The Petitioner shall satisfy all comments, conditions, and concerns of the Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission, Village Engineer, Department of Public Works and Village Planner for the site plan, and other documentation.
   5. 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.
   6. 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 conditional use 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.
   7. 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.
   8. The Petitioner and/or Property Owner shall obtain the appropriate permits from the Village of Pewaukee.
   9. 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.

Village Engineer Recommendations:
I recommend approval of the site civil plans (C1.10-C6.00), prepared by Harwood Engineering Consultants, dated January 9, 2026 subject to staff satisfaction of the following items:

Sheet C1.11 – Site Layout Plan

1. Clarify on plan whether proposed curb and gutter is regular style (catch) or reverse style (highside).

General Comments

2. Plans shall be signed and sealed by professional engineer licensed in the state of Wisconsin.

Comm. Grabowski motioned/seconded by Comm. Hoff to approve the Conditional Use Grant amendment subject to all Village Planner and Village Engineer Recommendations.

Motion carried 6-0.

b. Review, discussion, and possible action on Conditional Use Grant amendment request by the Bo’s Schnitzelbunker for a restaurant. This request is located 145 Park Avenue, PWV 0896020003, is zoned B-2 Downtown Business District. Property owner Laimon Family Limited Partnership and Applicant Bo’s Schnitzelbunker.

Village Planner Recommendations:
The Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission Approves the Conditional Use Amendment Request and Business Plan of Operation for Bo’s Schnitzelbunker for the property located at 145 Park Avenue Suite 1 & 2, subject to the following conditions:

1. 1. That all conditions made by the Plan Commission at their meeting of February 12, 2026 are met.
   2. Approval does not include any outdoor seating. Any additional outdoor seating area will need to be approved separately.
   3. Hours of operation: Monday – Sunday 11am to 11pm.
   4. This approval is subject to the Petitioner complying at all times with the plans and documents presented to the Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission.
   5. 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.
   6. 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.
   7. 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.
   8. 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.
   9. 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.
   10. 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.
   11. The Petitioner and/or Property Owner shall obtain the appropriate permits from the Village of Pewaukee.
   12. 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.

Trustee Rohde motioned/seconded by Comm. Jelacic to approve the Conditional Use Grant amendment requested by Bo’s Schnitzelbunker for the expansion of the restaurant subject to Village Planner Recommendations.

Motion carried 6-0.

c. Review, discussion, and possible action on Conditional Use Grant request of applicant Nick Wellenstein, to construct an approximately 325 sq. ft. addition and enclosed walkway to an existing legal non-conforming accessory structure. The existing structure 0.3 feet from the Park Avenue setback which is permissible only through the issuance of a Conditional Use Grant on a legal non-conforming lot (Section 40.210(4)a). This 0.194-acre parcel, located at 409 Park Avenue / PWV 0899146, is zoned R-5 Residential Detached District. Property Owners/Applicants is Nick Wellenstein.

Village Planner Recommendations:

The Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission Approves the Conditional Use Grant Request Nick Wellenstein for the property located at 409 Park Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

1. 1. That all conditions made by the Plan Commission at their meeting of February 12, 2026 are met.
   2. That this conditional use allows a building addition on the above referenced property maintain the existing 0.3’ feet setback from the Park Avenue.
   3. This approval is subject to the Petitioner complying at all times with the plans and documents presented to the Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission.
   4. The Petitioner shall satisfy all comments, conditions, and concerns of the Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission, Village Engineer and Village Planner for the site plan, and other documentation.
   5. 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.
   6. 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 conditional use 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.
   7. 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.
   8. The Petitioner and/or Property Owner shall obtain the appropriate permits from the Village of Pewaukee.
   9. 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. Grabowski motioned/seconded by Trustee Rohde to approve the Conditional Use Grant subject to staff recommendations.

Motion carried 6-0.

d. Review, discussion, and recommendation to the Village Board on the attachment of a portion of the City of Pewaukee to the Village of Pewaukee. The subject area is approximately 0.9618 acres, including PWC 0925-998 and associated right-of-way.

Village Planner Recommendations:

The Village of Pewaukee Plan Commission Recommends Approval to Village Board for the attachment of property located at PWV 0925.998 and associated right-of-way.

Comm. Liebert motioned/seconded by Comm. Hoff to make a positive recommendation to the Village Board on the attachment from the City of Pewaukee to the Village of Pewaukee with the subject area is approximately 0.9618 acres, including PWC 0925-998 and associated right-of-way, subject to staff recommendations.

Motion carried 6-0.

7. Citizen Comments -  

- No Comments

8. Adjournment -

Trustee Rohde motioned/seconded by Comm. Liebert to adjourn the February 12, 2026, Regular Plan Commission meeting at approximately 6:17 p.m.

Motion carried 6-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Mackenzie Quigley
Deputy Clerk