Plan Commission — Minutes

MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION DATE AND TIME: Monday, August 10, 2026 6:30 PM LOCATION: Germantown Village Hall Board Room N112 W17001 Mequon Road MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting has been given public notice in accordance with Section 19.83 and 19.84, Wis. Stats, in such form that will apprise the general public and news media of subject matter that is intended for consideration and action. Chairman Soderberg called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. II. ROLL CALL: Committee Members Soderberg, Tarantino, Williams, Henk, Fisher and Ewert were present. Also present were Community Development Director Retzlaff, Associate Planner Yanke and Planning Assistant Deb Remich (via Webex). Committee Member Warren was absent excused. III. CITIZEN INPUT/PUBLIC APPEARANCE: (Please be advised per 19.84(2) that information and comment will be received from the public. It is the policy of this municipality that public input be limited to a four (4) minute period per person with a time extension granted at the discretion of the Chairperson. Be advised that there may be limited discussion of the information received but no action will be taken under public comments.) Comments that may be injurious to village personnel or other individuals will not be allowed. Residents who spoke included: Lynn Bednarz who lives on Pawnee Court. IV. MEETING MINUTES: A. PC Minutes 7-27-26 (ACTION) Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Josh Tarantino Seconded By: Russell Ewert Yes: Bob Soderberg, Robert Warren, Bob Williams, Josh Tarantino, Bridget Henk, Russell Ewert, Brian Fisher No: None Abstain: None Motion Passed (Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0) V. NEW BUSINESS: A. Design 2 Construct, Agent for WAGO Corporation, Property Owner. Site Plan application for parking lot additions for an existing office/industrial facility (WAGO) located at N120W19129 Freistadt Road in the Germantown Industrial Park. (ACTION) Page 2 Associate Planner Yanke went over the proposal, which includes 4 separate parking lot additions totaling 116 spaces (net 99 increase), new landscape plantings, and lighting. Yanke also stated that there is an ATC easement along the western side of the property that is currently being worked on by applicant for approval of parking/landscaping in easement. Yanke introduced Mark Hertzfeldt from Design 2 Construct, who stated that this is the first of 2 phases of this project, the 2nd phase would include a 61,000 sqft expansion, thus the reason for the parking lot additions. Staff recommends approval of the site plan application for WAGO Corporation to construct parking lot additions for an existing office/industrial facility located at N120W19129 Freistadt Road in the Germantown Industrial Park, subject to the following conditions: 1. This approval is for the various plan sheets that comprise the site development plan set as noted below and is subject to compliance with all the conditions and requirements set forth herein and subsequently adopted and/or revised by the Plan Commission. Approval is granted for the following unless superseded by subsequent plan sheets approved by Village Staff pursuant to revisions required herein and/or by the Plan Commission: a. Civil engineering plans dated June 8, 2026. b. Landscape plan dated June 29, 2026. c. Photometric lighting plan dated June 18, 2026. If revised plan sheets are necessary, each revised sheet shall contain the date of said revision clearly stamped in the lower right corner. 2. The technical issues and plan revisions identified in the June 26, 2026, memo from Public Works and the Village Engineer shall be addressed in revised plan sheets and/or supplemental documents as necessary prior to commencing construction activities. 3. The shut down and relocation of the hydrant shown on the Site Plan (Sheet C1.02) shall be coordinated with the Village’s Water Utility Superintendent and the relocation of the hydrant shall be inspected by an approved inspection firm. 4. Prior to issuance of an Erosion Control Permit and commencement of construction activities, applicant/owner shall obtain approval from the American Transmission Company (ATC) and submit such documentation to the Village for the installation of parking spaces (15 spaces) and landscaping in the ATC easement running north/south along the west side of the property. Applicant/owner shall also show/confirm on the site plan that the proposed parking stalls on the west side of the building meet the 15-foot setback requirement from the western lot line. 5. Prior to issuance of an Erosion Control Permit and commencement of construction activities, applicant/owner shall submit final light pole, light bollard, and fixture specifications to confirm compliance with the height and fixture requirements per the Village’s Lighting Guidelines. 6. All temporary and permanent exterior signs require a permit and shall comply with all current Village sign regulations. Page 3 7. Pursuant to Section 17.47 of the Zoning Code, if the Village observes and/or receives complaints regarding negative impacts associated with and/or created by construction activities or the facility’s day-to-day operation on the property, including but not limited to glare, noise, or dust, among other things, the Property Owner/Operator shall work with the Village to identify the source of such impact(s), evaluate alternative mitigation measures, and implement a mutually-agreeable solution to mitigating the impact(s). Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Brian Fisher Seconded By: Josh Tarantino Yes: Bob Soderberg, Bob Williams, Josh Tarantino, Bridget Henk, Russell Ewert, Brian Fisher No: None Abstain: None Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0) B. PLM Paving & Concrete, Agent for Phoenix Metals Corp, Property Owner N115 W18945 Edison Drive. Zoning Permit for driveway replacement and repair exceeding maximum width allowance. (ACTION) Director Retzlaff stated that the proposal includes removing the existing high back curbing and replacing it with mountable curbing and increasing the width of the driveway to 180'. The zoning code states that the Plan Commission can vary the driveway width accordingly. The highway department supports this proposal. Jay Mealey from PLM Paving came forward to point out that they are only taking out the center section of high back curbing. Staff recommends approval of the Zoning Permit application to reconstruct an existing driveway that will exceed the maximum 35’ driveway width allowed under Section 17.45(4) of the Zoning Code for the industrial building located at N115 W18945 Edison Drive in the Germantown Industrial Park subject to the following (1) condition: 1. A Driveway Permit is required. Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Josh Tarantino Seconded By: Bridget Henk Yes: Bob Soderberg, Bob Williams, Josh Tarantino, Bridget Henk, Russell Ewert, Brian Fisher No: None Abstain: None Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0) C. City Signs Service, Agent for ID Logistics and F Street Germantown, LLC, Property Owner. Sign Review application for ID Logistics at N104W12659 Donges Bay Road. (ACTION) Associate Planner Yanke went over the sign proposal which included 2 signs; one on the North and the Eastern exterior walls. Page 4 Staff recommends approval of the proposed sign plan for ID Logistics for property located at N104W12659 Donges Bay Road. Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Josh Taratino Seconded By: Brian Fisher Yes: Bob Soderberg, Bob Williams, Josh Tarantino, Bridget Henk, Russell Ewert, Brian Fisher No: None Abstain: None Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0) D. Michaels Signs Inc., Agent for CQ WI 2021 LLC, Property Owner N128W20833 Holy Hill Road (Capstone 41 Business Park). Sign Permit application for wall, monument, and on-site directional signage. (ACTION) Director Retzlaff went over the sign proposal, which is for signage on Buildings 2 & 3, including a monument, wall and onsite directional signage. Staff recommends approval of the proposed wall, monument, and on-site directional signs for the Phase II & Phase III industrial buildings located at N128 W20955 & W20833 Holy Hill Road in the sign specification package dated March 6, 2026, subject to the following condition: 1. Applicant/owner shall obtain electrical permits from Inspection Services prior to sign installation. Motion: Approve as presented Motioned By: Josh Taratino Seconded By: Bob Williams Yes: Bob Soderberg, Bob Williams, Josh Tarantino, Bridget Henk, Russell Ewert, Brian Fisher No: None Abstain: None Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0) VI. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT: A. Status of Village Center District Community Engagement & Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan Projects B. Update on Recent Storm Water Flooding & Sanitary Sewer Backup Events C. Status of Approved Residential Development (Sutton Farm, Carillon, and Town 9 Apartments) VII. NEXT MEETING DATE: Page 5 VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. IX. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Soderberg adjourned the meeting at 7:15pm. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORT AUGUST 10, 2026 DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES  Village Center District – Community Engagement  August Activities  Community Open House (August 13)  Focus Group Meeting (late August - TENTATIVE)  Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan  August Activities  Community Open House (August 25)  Focus Groups – Interviews (mid - August through Sept) DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS  Sutton Farm (271 - units; SF - detached, Two - family, SF - attached townhouse)  Preliminary Plat – APPROVED  Development Agreement – under review  Construction Plans – under review  Expected Construction:  Grading & Blasting – Fall ‘26  Roads & Utilities – Spring ‘27  Homes (Phase 1) – Summer ‘27 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS  Carillon (36 - units; SF - attached rental)  Site Plan – APPROVED  Development Agreement – under review  Construction Plans – under review  Expected Construction:  Grading – Fall ‘26  Roads & Utilities – Fall ‘26  Homes – Spring ‘27 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS  Town 9 Apartments (48 - units; MF rental)  Rezoning – APPROVED  Site Plan – PC September 14, 2026  Development Agreement – TBD  Construction Plans – TBD  Expected Construction – TBD