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Plan Commission Minutes August 11, 2026 Page 1 of 3 MINUTES OF THE OAK CREEK PLAN COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 Mayor Bukiewicz called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The following Commissioners were present at roll call: Commissioner Hanna, Commissioner Bautch, Assistant City Administrator/Engineer Matthew Sullivan, Mayor Bukiewicz, Commissioner Oldani, Commissioner Siepert , and Commissioner Chandler . Alderman Loreck and Alderman Guzikowski were excused. Also present was Senior Planner Todd Roehl. 3. Minutes of July 28, 2026, meeting Commissioner Oldani moved that the minutes of the Oak Creek Plan Commission meeting of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, be approved. Commissioner Siepert seconded. Mayor Bukiewicz suggested a correction that he was not present to call that meeting to order. Commissioner Oldani moved to amend the motion to correct Mayor Bukiewicz calling the meeting to order to read as, “Alderman Loreck”. Commissioner Siepert seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. 4 & 5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS - Review a request for a Conditional Use Permit with conditions and restrictions and SITE PLAN AND ARCHIECTURAL REVIEW – Review site, architectural, and related plans for site modifications at Elevated Equipment Rentals, Inc., an existing business located at 7420 S. 10th St., submitted by Phil Cook, Elevated Equipment Rentals, Inc. (Tax Key No. 764 - 9048-000; 1st Aldermanic District) Senior Planner Roehl provided an overview of the following items (see staff report for details): • A Conditional Use Permit with conditions and restrictions for equipment sales and rental (agenda item 4) • Approval of site, architectural, and related plans for a proposed fence and landscaping (agenda item 5) Commissioner Oldani asked about the circumstances surrounding the fire inspection that was performed and if there are any open violations. Senior Planner Roehl stated it was an annual fire inspection and does not believe there are any open violations. Senior Planner Roehl also stated they may need a fire inspection as part of obtaining occupancy. Commissioner Hanna asked what type , size, and height of equipment would be stored at the facility. Phil Cook, Elevated Equipment Rentals, 7420 S. 10th Street, stated the largest equipment goes up to 135 feet, but stays in an area that can be transported via truck. Mr. Cook also stated most of their equipment is smaller and will not be above the fence line. Commissioner Hanna asked if any equipment would require street closures. Mr. Cook stated no and said most of their equipment is being delivered to contractors and businesses, and primarily not to residential areas. Mayor Bukiewicz inquired if the Conditional Use Permit would stay with the property indefinitely. Senior Planner Roehl clarified the permit would stay with the property as long as it is a continuous use with no gap s in time. Senior Planner Roehl explained if a new owner moves in, they may Plan Commission Minutes August 11, 2026 Page 2 of 3 need to apply for an amendment if their proposed use, including hours of operation or the number of pieces of equipment, is different. Commissioner Oldani moved that the Plan Commission recommends that the Common Council approves a Conditional Use Permit for equipment sales and rental at Elevated Equipment Rentals, Inc., an existing business located at 7420 S. 10th Street, after a public hearing and subject to Conditions and Restriction s. Commissioner Bautch seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Bautch moved that the Plan Commission approves site, architectural, and related plans for site modifications to Elevated Equipment Rentals, Inc., an existing business located at 7420 S. 10th Street. Commissioner Siepert seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. 6. FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT – Review a Final Subdivision Plat for Edgemont Estates, a single-family residential subdivision to be located at 10670 S. Nicholson Rd., submitted by John Coury, Switchback Enterprises. (Tax Key No. 958-9995-006; 5th Aldermanic District) Senior Planner Roehl provided an overview of the Final Subdivision Plat for Edgemont Estates single-family residential subdivision (see staff report for details). Commissioner Oldani moved that the Plan Commission recommends to the Common Council that the Final Subdivision Plat for Edgemont Estates single -family residential subdivision to be located at 10670 S. Nicholson Rd. with the following conditions: 1. That a draft easement document for the 50 -foot-wide tree preservation easement be submitted to the Department of Community Development for review and approval prior to said easement being recorded with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds. 2. That all public easements be submitted to the Engineering and/or Oak Creek Water and Sewer Utility for review and approval prior to said easements being recorded with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds. 3. That all public easement document numbers be referenced/added to a revised Final Plat prior to recording of said Plat. 4. That all required Development and Stormwater Agreements and Land Use Building Permits be coordinated with the Engineering Department. 5. That all water and sewer utility connections be coordinated with the Oak Creek Water and Sewer Utility. 6. That all technical corrections, including, but not limited to corrections required for compliance with the Municipal Code and Wisconsin Statutes, be made prior to recording of the Final Plat. 7. That all Final Plat revisions be submitted electronically to the Department of Community Development prior to submission of permit applications. Commissioner Siepert seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. 7. SIGN APPEAL – Review a sign appeal application for the property located at 9325 S. 5 th Ave., submitted by Brian Johnston, City of Oak Creek. (Tax Key No. 869 -9995-005; 4th Aldermanic District) Senior Planner Roehl provided an overview of a request for a variance to allow for a temporary sign to be displayed for 1,024 days on the property located at 9325 S. 5 th Ave. (see staff report for details). Plan Commission Minutes August 11, 2026 Page 3 of 3 Commissioner Hanna asked what the sign is for. Brian Johnston, Director of Utilities, City of Oak Creek, explained the rehabilitation project for the water treatment plant , and explained that the sign is required as part of the funding that was received from the WIDNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. Commissioner Oldani asked what material the sign would be made of. Mr. Johnston said it is anticipated to be a wood structure with the sign printed on vinyl. Commissioner Siepert moved that the Plan Commission approves a sign appeal allowing a temporary sign to be displayed for 1,024 days on the property at 9325 S. 5th Ave. with the following condition: 1. That the temporary sign permit shall be valid through June 7 th, 2029. The sign shall be removed by June 8th, 2029. Commissioner Hanna seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Siepert moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hanna seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 PM. ATTEST: 8-12-26 Todd Roehl, Plan Commission Secretary Date