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Plan Commission Minutes July 14, 2026 Page 1 of 3 MINUTES OF THE OAK CREEK PLAN COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 14, 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 , Alderman Loreck, Mayor Bukiewicz, Alderman Guzikowski, Commissioner Oldani, Commissioner Siepert, and Commissioner Chandler . Also present was Senior Planner Todd Roehl. 3. Minutes of June 9, 2026, meeting Commissioner Siepert moved to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026, meeting. Alderman Loreck seconded. On roll call: Commissioner Chandler abstained, all others voted aye. Motion carried. 4. PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT – Review a preliminary subdivision plat for Bluestem at The Prairie, a single -family residential subdivision to be located at 2241 and 2264 W. Prairie Wind Blvd., submitted by Justin Johnson, Pinnacle Engineering Group, LLC and John Siepmann, OC Land Holdings, LLC (Tax Key Nos. 762 -9011-000 & 762-9018-000; 2nd Aldermanic District) Senior Planner Roehl provided an overview of a preliminary subdivision plat for Bluestem at the Prairie, single-family residential subdivision (see staff report for details). Comments were heard from the following individual: • Paul Grieger, 2231 W Rawson Ave John Siepmann, Siepmann Realty, explained that their proposed stormwater plan is within the state and local standards for discharge. Mayor Bukiewicz added that the development will have a modern sewage system for storm discharge. Commissioner Hanna asked if there is a plan for retention ponds on the site. Mr. Siepmann explained there is and there are other stormwater controls on the site. Assistant City Administrator/Engineer Sullivan stated the proposal has been reviewed by the City’s consultants to ensure it meets Chapter 13 Municipal Code requirements and has been submitted to and approved by MMSD. Assistant City Administrator/Engineer Sullivan also noted all wetlands on the site are being left alone, so the environmental protections that are currently in place will remain in place. Alderman Loreck asked if any trees are being removed from the north property line, if the 18 replaceable trees will be over the entire 34 -acre site, and if the 38 trees will be planted in a concentrated area. Mr. Siepmann confirmed they are not removing trees along the north lot line except for a few in the northwest corner so they can convey the stormwater down and around the northwest lots. Senior Planner Roehl referenced the landscape plan and confirmed the 18 trees will be over the entire site and the 38 trees will be planted in the northeast corner. Commissioner Siepert made comments that were not audible. Alderman Loreck moved that the Plan Commission approves the Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Plan Commission Minutes July 14, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Bluestem at The Prairie single -family residential subdivision to be located at 2241 & 2264 W. Prairie Wind Blvd, with the following conditions: 1. That all water and sewer utility connections are coordinated with the Oak Creek Water & Sewer Utility. 2. That all required Development and Stormwater Agreements are coordinated with the Engineering Department. 3. That all technical corrections, including, but not limited corrections required for compliance with the Municipal Code and Wisconsin Statutes, are made prior to recording. 4. That all revisions to the preliminary subdivision plat are submitted electronically to the Department of Community Development prior to submission of permit applications. Commissioner Bautch seconded. On roll call: all others voted aye. Motion carried. 5. SIGN APPEAL – Review a sign permit appeal for Derse, a future business to be located at 10300 S. Oakview Pkwy., submitted by Chris Weida, Derse, Inc. (Tax Key No. 955-9005-000; 5th Aldermanic District) Senior Planner Roehl provided an overview of a request for a variance to allow for a temporary sign with an area of 50 square feet and seven (7) feet in height to be displayed for 458 days on the property located at 10300 S. Oakview Pkwy (see staff report for details). Commissioner Chandler asked why they are requesting such a large sign, if the sign is temporary, and what the timeframe is based on. Chris Weida, Derse, Inc., 3800 W Canal St, Milwaukee, explained they decided on the sign size by looking at Google Maps to get dimensions relative to the cross streets . Mr. Weida confirmed the sign is temporary and will be removed when the permanent sign is installed on the building . Mr. Weida explained that 458 days would be the maximum and they are requesting the temporar y sign from now until the permanent sign is installed on the building . Mr. Weida also stated t he building is scheduled for a 15 to 16 -month build period. Commissioner Siepert made comments that were not audible. Mr. Weida explained that given the size of the building and high-profile intersection the applicants thought people would want to know what is being built there throughout the course of the build and not just the first 90 days. Alderman Guzikowski stated he is not opposed to the sign. Alderman Loreck asked what material the sign would be made of. Mr. Weida stated the sign will be a printed PVC material. Commissioner Hanna asked if there will be a maintenance plan for the sign. Mr. Weida stated it would be Derse’s responsibility to have it maintained and they would instruct their general contractor to advise them if there is need for any sign repairs. Mr. Weida also stated he would be on site at least every two weeks and would see the sign. Mayor Bukiewicz gave an overview of the building and Derse and reiterated the time frame. Alderman Loreck moved that the Plan Commission approves a sign appeal allowing a temporary sign with an area of 50 square feet and a height of seven (7) feet to be displayed for 458 days on the property at 10300 S. Oakview Pkwy. with the following conditions: Plan Commission Minutes July 14, 2026 Page 3 of 3 1. That all relevant Code requirements remain in effect. 2. That the temporary sign permit shall be valid through October 15, 2027. The sign shall be removed by October 16, 2027. 3. That the temporary ground -mounted sign shall be removed following the installation of permanent exterior building signage, if it precedes October 15, 2027. Alderman Guzikowski seconded. On roll call: Commissioner Siepert voted no, all others voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Siepert moved to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Loreck seconded. On roll call: all voted aye. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 PM. ATTEST: 7-29-26 Todd Roehl, Plan Commission Secretary Date