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Plan Commission Minutes July 28, 2026 Page 1 of 5 MINUTES OF THE OAK CREEK PLAN COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 Alderman Loreck 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, Alderman Loreck , Alderman Guzikowski, Commissioner Oldani, Commissioner Siepert, and Commissioner Chandler . Mayor Bukiewicz was excused. Also present was Community Development Director Kristi Laine , Planner Nic D'Amato, and Deputy City Administrator/ Finance Officer Max Gagin. 3. Minutes of July 14, 2026, meeting Commissioner Siepert moved to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2026, meeting. Alderman Guzikowski seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. 4-9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO TID 11 AMENDMENT NO. 4, TID 12 AMENDMENT NO. 2, AND TID 15 AMENDMENT NO. 1 - Public hearings for Amendments to TIDs 11, 12 and 15 Director Laine and Deputy Administrator Gagin provided an overview of the public hearing and resolutions for Amendments to TID 11 (see staff report for details). Alderman Loreck made three (3) calls for public comment for item four (4) of the agenda. Seeing none, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Chandler asked if the City Attorney had feedback on the proposals. Director Laine stated that feedback will be presented at the forthcoming Common Council meeting. Alderman Loreck asked for clarification regarding what happens to any unspent funds at the expiration of a TID to which Deputy Administrator Gagin stated those funds will be dispersed to the other tax jurisdictions. Commissioner Oldani moved that the Plan Commission adopts a Resolution to adopt Project Plan Amendment No. 4 for Tax Incremental District No. 11, City of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Commissioner Siepert seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. Director Laine and Deputy Administrator Gagin provided an overview of the public hearing and resolutions for Amendments to TID 12 (see staff report for details). Alderman Loreck made three (3) calls for public comment for item six (6) of the agenda. Seeing none, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Hanna asked for clarification regarding the city’s acquisition of a parcel in this district and how that is reflected in the proposal. Director Laine and Deputy Administrator Gagin explained how the cashflow analysis for this TID is generated based on conservati ve financial estimates / patterns. Commissioner Siepert moved that the Plan Commission adopts a Resolution to adopt Project Plan Amendment No. 2 for Tax Incremental District No. 12, City of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Commissioner Bautch seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. Plan Commission Minutes July 28, 2026 Page 2 of 5 Director Laine and Deputy Administrator Gagin provided an overview of the public hearing and resolutions for Amendments to TID 15 (see staff report for details). Alderman Loreck made three (3) calls for public comment for item eight (8) of the agenda. Seeing none, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Bautch asked what the timeline would be to see possible investment into a specific property in this district. Director Laine stated any possible investment is conceptual at this point in the process. Deputy Administrator Gagin further explained that private development would have to happen first to be able to fund significant investments. Commissioner Oldani asked for clarification regarding how city-owned properties could be added to the district without going over the state’s limit. Director Laine and Deputy Administrator Gagin explained in detail how that is possible. Alderman Loreck asked what the difference is between amending the district to include the city - owned properties and considering those properties within a half-mile radius of the district? Deputy Administrator Gagin explained that while incentivizing development could happen in either situation; by including the properties into the district , the addition tax revenue from any development goes directly back to the district Commissioner Oldani moved that the Plan Commission adopts a Resolution to adopt Project Plan and Territory Subtraction and Addition Amendment No. 1 for Tax Incremental District No. 15, City of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Commissioner Siepert seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. 10. SITE PLAN AND ARCHIECTURAL REVIEW – Review site, architectural, and related plans for site and exterior building modifications to Colder’s Furniture, an existing business located at 9725 S. 13 th St., submitted by Sam Winterfeldt, Keller Inc. & Bill Fonti, Boston, Inc. (Tax Key No. 904-9011-001; 5th Aldermanic District). Director Laine provided an overview of site, architectural, and related plans for site and exterior building modifications on the property at 9725 S. 13th Street (see staff report for details). Sam Winterfeldt , N216 State Rd 55, Kauka una WI 54130, the applicant, gave additional documents and information to the commission regarding the conditions in the proposed exterior modifications. Bill Fonti, 1457 Bayshore Dr, Steven Point WI, 54443, representing Colder employees, stated work with the city will be continued. Commissioner Hanna asked for further explanation of the presented conditions. Director Laine and Mr. Fonti gave those explanations. Alderman Loreck agreed with the applicant suggested compromises of striping only the needed parking stalls. He also suggested not painting the staff -proposed gray stripe on the southern elevation to elevate cost to the project. Commissioner Hanna moved that the Plan Commission approves the site, architectural, and related plans for site and exterior building modifications to Colder’s Furniture, an existing business located at 9725 S. 13th Street with the following conditions: Plan Commission Minutes July 28, 2026 Page 3 of 5 1. That the parking lot be striped to clearly delineate required parking stalls and the pedestrian walkway is striped in accordance with the approved site plan. 2. That the landscape plan be revised prior to the issuing of any permits to include foundation landscaping with a minimum width of seven (7) feet along the front and exterior side yards for at least eighty percent (80%) of the length of the building façade, excluding areas occupied by walkways and driveways. The revised landscape plan shall also include a total of eight (8) replacement trees, as required by the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance. 3. That the lighting plan be revised prior to the issuing of any permits to demonstrate that all outdoor lighting fixtures on the site are full-cutoff fixtures with the light source fully shielded and directed downward. Light trespass shall not exceed 0.5 hor izontal footcandles, measured at the property line at a height of four (4) feet above grade. 4. That the plans be revised, prior to the issuance of any permits, to either: (a) provide screening for all loading docks and overhead doors along the east elevation in accordance with Section 17.0502(c)(3) of the Municipal Code; or (b) if such screening is determined by the Director of Community Development to be infeasible due to site constraints, provide additional landscaping beyond the minimum requirements of Section 17.0505 of the Municipal Code to compensate the visual impact of the loading docks and overhead doors, as approved by the Director of Community Development. 5. That all revised plans (landscaping, lighting, etc.) are submitted in digital format for review and approval by the Department of Community Development prior to submitting any permit applications. 6. That the plans be revised, prior to the issuance of any permits, to show a gray stripe along the North, East and South walls; to provide architectural relief. Commissioner Bautch seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. 11. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS – Review a request for a Conditional Use Permit along with conditions and restrictions for an autobody/automotive mechanical repair with truck and trailer parking at Midwest Fleet Maintenance, a proposed business to be located at 6925 S. 6 th St., Ste 100, submitted by David Parker, Midwest Fleet Maintenance. (Tax Key No. 735 -9045-000; 1st Aldermanic District). Planner D'Amato provided an overview of a request for a Conditional Use Permit with conditions and restrictions for autobody/automotive mechanical repair, and outdoor storage. (see staff report for details). Relevant Conditions & Restrictions: 2A: Only the designated area shown on the site plan for outdoor storage of vehicles in accordance with these Conditions and Restrictions is allowed on the property. Other uses permitted by the zoning district, in accordance with other applicable Sections of the City of Oak Creek Municipal Code and these Conditions and Restrictions, are also allowed on the property. 2B: Outdoor storage shall be limited to a maximum of 14 semi-tractors, and 13 53-foot semi- trailers. No other materials or items shall be stored outdoors. 2C.: Hours of operation shall be 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday Plan Commission Minutes July 28, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Bautch asked if the parking lot is paved or stone. David Parker, 4934 W Forest Hill Ave, Franklin WI 53132, the applicant, stated the lot is stone. Commissioner Chandler asked if improvements are planned for the lot, to which the applicant replied in the negative. Commissioner Bautch moved that the Plan Commission recommends that the Common Council approves a Conditional Use Permit for autobody/automotive mechanical repair, and outdoor storage at Midwest Fleet Maintenance LLC, a proposed business to be located at 6925 S. 6th St., Ste 100 after a public hearing and subject to Conditions and Restrictions. Commissioner Oldani seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. 12. CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP – Review a Certified Survey Map reconfiguring the properties located at 7502 and 7512 S. Howell Ave ., submitted by Balhair Dulai, Sikh Temple of Wisconsin. (Tax Key Nos. 781-9034-000, 781-9033-000; 1st Aldermanic District) Planner D'Amato provided an overview of a Certified Survey Map (CSM) reconfiguring the properties at 7502 and 7512 S. Howell Ave. (see staff report for details). Alderman Loreck asked to the reason behind the reconfiguration. Balhair Dulai, 9461 S Pennsylvania Ave, Oak Creek WI, 53154, the applicant, explained a future expansion of the building is planned so the reconfiguration will ensure proper setbacks will be maintained. Commissioner Oldani moved that the Plan Commission recommends to the Common Council that the Certified Survey Map reconfiguring the properties at 7502 and 7512 S. Howell Ave. be approved with the following condition: 1. That all technical corrections, including, but not limited to spelling errors, minor coordinate geometry corrections, and corrections required for compliance with the Municipal Code and Wisconsin Statutes, are made prior to recording. Commissioner Siepert seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. 13. Discussion regarding the City’s Strategic Action Plan (SAP) goal: “Preserve key real estate for developments that yield the highest value proposition to the community.” Director Laine provided an overview of the City’s Strategic Action Plan (SAP) goal. Discussion amongst the commissioners and present staff was had. Commissioner Siepert moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hanna seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM. ATTEST: 8-12-26 Todd Roehl, Plan Commission Secretary Date Plan Commission Minutes July 28, 2026 Page 5 of 5