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MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION
DATE & TIME: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Germantown Village Hall Board Room
N112 W17001 Mequon Road
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AGENDA
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.
II. ROLL CALL:
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.
IV. MEETING MINUTES:
A. PC Minutes 7-13-26 (ACTION)
V. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan - Project Kick-off Meeting; Presentation
by and Discussion with MSA Professional Services Inc., Project Consultant and
Community Development Department Staff (DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE
ACTION)
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through
appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, please contact the Village
Clerk at (262)250-4745 at least 2 days prior to the meeting.
Notice is hereby given that a possible quorum of other boards, committees, and/or commissions may attend this
meeting to gather information about an item over which they have decision-making responsibility. This may
constitute a meeting of these bodies per State ex rel. Badke v Greendale Village Board, even though these
bodies will not take formal action at this meeting.
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MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION
DATE AND TIME: Monday, July 13, 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, Warren, Henk, Tarantino, Fisher and Ewert were
present. Also present were Community Development Director Retzlaff, Associate
Planner Yanke and Planning Assistant Deb Remich (via Webex). Committee Member
Williams 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.
No residents came forward to speak.
IV. MEETING MINUTES:
A. PC Minutes 6-8-26 (ACTION)
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Bridget Henk
Seconded By: Robert Warren
Yes: Bob Soderberg, Robert Warren, Bridget Henk, Josh Tarantino, Russell Ewert,
Brian Fisher
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0)
V. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Emily Abel/Barrel & Bottle, LLC, Agent for HJ Development, Property Owner.
Conditional Use Permit application for a 10,540 sqft liquor store that includes a
tasting bar and non-distilling operation from property located at N96W18768
County Line Road (former Pier 1 Imports). (PUBLIC HEARING & ACTION)
Associate Planner Yanke went over the proposal and stated that a liquor store/tasting
bar is an allowed use in the B-1 district with a CUP.
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Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a 10,540 sqft liquor store
that includes a tasting bar (“tavern”) and non-distilling operation from property located
at N96W18768 County Line Road, subject to the following conditions:
1. The uses and activities allowed on the property shall be limited to those
uses and activities specified in the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application
and supporting documents received May 12, 206. Days and hours of
operation shall be limited to those specified in the CUP supporting
documents submitted to the Village.
2. The owner/operator is responsible for reporting any significant changes in
the type, intensity, amount, or location of the land uses and activities, days
and hours of operation, size or location or other operational characteristics
of said uses and activities authorized under this CUP to the Village Zoning
Administrator.
3. If the use, activities and/or operation subject of this permit falls out of
conformity with the conditions herein, or, where there is a change in the
nature, character, intensity or extent of the activities or uses which causes
problems or harmful effects that were not anticipated at the time of approval
of this CUP, the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) may be modified or
terminated by the Village Board by the amendment to or addition of
conditions after public hearing thereon.
4. All temporary and permanent exterior signs require a permit and shall
comply with all current sign regulations. Off-premises advertising and
directional signage is regulated by the Village and requires a permit if/when
allowed.
5. All future site improvements, including all building, parking area,
landscaping, storm water management facilities, signage, exterior lighting,
and any other improvements made to or on the property that are necessary
for the land uses and activities authorized under this CUP shall be submitted
for review and approval by the Village through the Zoning Permit or Site
Plan application process as determined by the Village Zoning Administrator.
If required, Site Plan review and approval will include Plan Commission
review and approval.
6. State agency (DSPS) approved plans and a $20,000 occupancy bond are
required by Inspection Services. The Village of Germantown is an
authorized delegated agent of DSPS and may be used as an alternative to
provide all commercial plan review and inspection services through
SAFEBuilt of WI and the Village of Germantown.
7. The owner/operator shall be responsible for obtaining any/all liquor
license(s) required under State statutes and/or Village ordinances, and,
complying with same for the facility. The owner/operator is responsible for
contacting the Village Clerk’s Office to initiate any license applications
separate from the Conditional Use Permit approval process, as deemed
necessary/required.
8. 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 business-related activities conducted on the property, including
but not limited to noise, dust or other airborne materials, the Property
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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).
9. This Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall be non-transferable. In the event
there is a change in the owner/operator of the facility for which this CUP was
issued, this CUP shall become null and void. If a new owner/operator wants
to operate a liquor store with a tasting bar (“tavern”), a new CUP would have
to be obtained pursuant to Sections 17.28 and 17.42 of the Zoning Code to
operate said business from this property.
Chairman Soderberg opened the public hearing at 6:35pm.
No residents came forward to speak.
Chairman Soderbert closed the public hearing at 6:36pm.
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Brian Fisher
Yes: Bob Soderberg, Robert Warren, Bridget Henk, Josh Tarantino, Russell Ewert,
Brian Fisher
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0)
B. Jessica Poppert/Poppert Preschool North, Agent for Lindsay Mongoven and
West Pointe Capital, LLC, Property Owner. Conditional Use Permit application
for a change of ownership for an existing daycare center/preschool located at
W164N11310 Squire Drive. (PUBLIC HEARING & ACTION)
Associate Planner Yanke stated that this CUP is for a change of ownership due to a
non-transferable condition in the original CUP. This operation is in a B-1 district and is
an allowed use with a CUP and the only change is an increase from 148 to 170
children maximum.
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a child
care, daycare, or preschool center at W164N11310 Squire Drive, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The uses and activities allowed on the property shall be limited to those
uses and activities specified in the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application
documents received June 16, 2026.
2. The total number of children allowed on site shall not exceed 170. Hours of
operation shall be Monday to Saturday 6:30AM – 6:00PM.
3. The owner/operator and daycare facility shall remain in continuous
compliance with all applicable State and Federal regulations and licensing,
allowing that they may be more restrictive than local Village regulations.
4. The owner/operator is responsible for reporting any significant changes in
the type, intensity, amount, or location of the land uses and activities, days
and hours of operation, size or location or other operational characteristics
of said uses and activities authorized under this CUP to the Village Zoning
Administrator.
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5. If the use, activities and/or operation subject of this permit falls out of
conformity with the conditions herein, or, where there is a change in the
nature, character, intensity or extent of the activities or uses which causes
problems or harmful effects that were not anticipated at the time of approval
of this CUP, the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) may be modified or
terminated by the Village Board by the amendment to or addition of
conditions after public hearing thereon.
6. All temporary and permanent exterior signs require a permit and shall
comply with all current sign regulations. Off-premises advertising and
directional signage is regulated by the Village and requires a permit if/when
allowed.
7. All future site improvements, including all building, parking area,
landscaping, storm water management facilities, signage, exterior lighting,
and any other improvements made to or on the property that are necessary
for the land uses and activities authorized under this CUP shall be submitted
for review and approval by the Village through the Zoning Permit or Site
Plan application process as determined by the Village Zoning Administrator.
If required, Site Plan review and approval will include Plan Commission
review and approval.
8. 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 business-related activities conducted on the property, including
but not limited to noise, dust or other airborne materials, 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).
9. This Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall be non-transferable. In the event
there is a change in the owner/operator of the daycare/preschool center for
which this CUP was issued, this CUP shall become null and void. If a new
owner/operator wants to operate a daycare/preschool center, a new CUP
would have to be obtained pursuant to Sections 17.28 and 17.42 of the
Zoning Code to operate said business from this property.
Chairman Soderberg opened the public hearing at 6:40pm.
No residents came forward to speak.
Chairman Soderberg closed the public hearing at 6:41pm.
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Josh Tarantino
Yes: Bob Soderberg, Robert Warren, Bridget Henk, Josh Tarantino, Russell Ewert,
Brian Fisher
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0)
C. Keller, Inc., Agent for F Street Germantown LLC, Property Owner N104
W12631 Donges Bay Road. Site Plan application for a 142,295 sqft multi-
tenant light industrial building. (ACTION)
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Director Retzlaff went over the proposed site plan and stated that the site is zoned M-1
and is part of the larger 37 acre F Street property. This building is very similar to the
existing building in the development.
Staff recommends approval of the site development and building plans for a 142,295
sqft multi-tenant, light industrial building on the 13.25-acre F Street parcel located in
the Town 9 Business Park (TID#9) subject to the following conditions:
1. This approval is subject to all the conditions and requirements set forth
herein and adopted by the Plan Commission. Approval is granted for the
following plans unless superseded by subsequent plan sheets approved by
Village Staff pursuant to revisions required herein and/or by the Plan
Commission:
a. Architectural plans w/ revision date May 1, 2026;
b. Civil Engineering plans w/ revision date July 7, 2026;
c. Landscaping plans w/ revision date July 7, 2026;
d. Lighting plans (photometric plan) w/ revision date June 3, 2026;
e. Storm Water Management Report w/ revision date July 6, 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. All landscaping, screening, grading, and paving improvements shown on
the approved site plans shall be installed as proposed prior to issuance of
an occupancy permit unless a cash bond or letter of credit in an amount
equal to 120 percent of the estimated installation and material costs
reviewed and approved by the Village is submitted to the Village as
necessary to ensure that installation of the proposed features and
improvements will be completed within one (1) year after issuance of the
occupancy permit for the shell building.
3. All exterior doors (except primary entrance) shall be clearly marked with
reflective 5” or larger letters/numbers to aid emergency personnel access
as required by the Police Department.
4. All outstanding items and issues identified by Village Staff in the following
review memos shall be resolved and reflected in additional information
and/or revised plans submitted to Staff for further review, comment and
approval prior to commencing construction or issuance of building permits
(excluding “early start” site clearing and footing/foundation work approved
by the Village and/or WI DSPS):
a. June 26, 2026, memo from Tim Zimmerman, Public Works Director
5. The building will require a separate sanitary sampling manhole installed per
Village Code with no direction change in manhole.
6. State agency (DSPS) approved plans and a $20,000 occupancy bond are
required by Inspection Services at the time of building permit application.
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The Village of Germantown is an authorized delegated agent of DSPS to
provide all commercial plan review and inspection services through
SAFEBuilt of WI and the Village of Germantown.
7. Dumpster enclosures shall be designed to meet the Village’s dumpster
enclosure guidelines. Future tenants shall be required to provide proposed
dumpster enclosure plans for review and approval by the Village Planner
prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for the tenant.
8. Future tenants shall provide a roof plan with the location of all roof-mounted
HVAC units and any other roof-mounted equipment along with sightline
diagrams as part of all future building “build out” plans. RTU’s shall be
screened from view by line of sight at 5’ above grade from all property lines
around the building and the centerline of the adjacent roadways (Donges
Bay Road, Wasaukee Road and Town 9 Parkway). If RTU’s cannot be
hidden from view, screen walls or other mutually acceptable features
intended to shield the view of said RTU’s shall be submitted to the Village
Planner (or Plan Commission if determined necessary by the Village
Planner) for review and approval prior to build-out construction and tenant
occupancy.
9. The Village’s minimum street tree requirements (1 per 50 feet of road
frontage) require a minimum of (24) deciduous street trees along Donges
Bay Road and (26) along Wasaukee Road. Street trees along both Donges
Bay Road and Wasaukee Road were installed as part of Phase 1/Building
#1 construction. However, most of the street trees (29 out of 54) are either
dead or were not installed as presented on the landscape plan Sheet L9.0.
All of the dead and missing trees identified on sheet L9.0 shall be replaced
in accordance with the Village’s Comprehensive Tree Plan and street tree
requirements. Also, all of the shrubs installed during Phase 1 construction
on the east side of the future parking lot on the east side of Building #2 are
also dead and shall be replaced in accordance with the landscape plan.
10. The Planting Schedule on Sheet L9.0 of the landscape plan shall be
revised to include the size of plantings at the time of installation, similar to
the schedule on sheet L1.3. The minimum sizes at time of planting shall be
not less than the following: 2” caliper for deciduous canopy trees; 1.5” for
ornamental understory trees; 6’-8’ for evergreen trees; and #5 gal. for all
shrubs.
11. Right-of-way permits are required for any/all construction conducted in the
Donges Bay, Wasaukee Road and Town 9 Parkway rights-of-way. Contact
the Public Works Department/Highway Superintendent for permit submittal
requirements.
12. All permanent signage, including any wall signage and monument/ground
signage will require separate sign permit review and approval by the Plan
Commission.
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Discussion Followed. Committee members wanted to know the timing of the
replacement of the existing dead trees and Retzlaff stated that will happen before the
Certifcate of Occupancy Bond is returned to the developer, potentially in spring.
Motion: Approve with conditions as listed in the revised staff report as presented
Motioned By: Brian Fisher
Seconded By: Robert Warren
Yes: Bob Soderberg, Robert Warren, Bridget Henk, Josh Tarantino, Russell Ewert,
Brian Fisher
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0)
D. Melissa & Dan Mulcahy, Property Owners - N106W14764 Harrison
Circle. Request for a variance from the architecture and exterior materials
requirement under Section 17.41(2a) of the Zoning Code for a detached
accessory building. (ACTION)
Director Retzlaff went over the proposal which would allow for a metal roof and an
alternate architecture than required.
Staff recommends denial of the requested variance to allow the proposed “high barn”
architecture with a gambrel-style roof (in favor of the contemporary architecture with
gable-style roof as shown in the application materials).
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a metal roof.
Discussion followed. Committee members were concerned about making changes to
Mulcahy's requested variance for architecture without the resident being
present. Yanke read aloud an email from the applicant that stated they would like a
decision made tonight with or without the changes they would like so they can move
forward with their purchase.
Motion: Approve gable style shed as presented and allow variance for a metal roof
Motioned By: Brian Fisher
Seconded By: Josh Tarantino
Yes: Bob Soderberg, Robert Warren, Bridget Henk, Josh Tarantino, Russell Ewert,
Brian Fisher
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0)
E. Sign & Lines by Stretch, Agent for Van Meter and Zilber Property Group,
Property Owner. Sign Review application for Van Meter at W210N12805
Gateway Crossing. (ACTION)
Staff recommends approval of the proposed sign package for Van Meter for property
located at W210N12805 Gateway Crossing.
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: Bridget Henk
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Yes: Bob Soderberg, Robert Warren, Bridget Henk, Josh Tarantino, Russell Ewert,
Brian Fisher
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0)
F. Bill Numrich, Agent for Eastern Kettle Moraine Moose Lodge 1238, Property
Owner. Zoning Permit application to construct a detached accessory storage
building (24' x 30') on property located at W198N10217 Appleton Avenue.
(ACTION)
Associate Planner Yanke went over the proposal for a new accessory storage building
and stated that the removal of the shipping container onsite within 6 months was a
condition of their recently approved CUP. Due to the plain metal materials and lack of
landscaping, staff is looking for feedback from the Plan Commission as the
Architectural Review Board for this type of building as far as architecture and
landscaping requirements.
Staff recommends Tabling/Postponing the Zoning Permit application submitted by
Eastern Kettle Moraine Moose Lodge 1238, for a new detached accessory storage
building (24’ x 30’) on property located at W198N10217 Appleton Avenue. This action
is recommended unless/until a revised set of building plans showing enhancements to
the architectural appearance/materials of the building are submitted by the applicant,
in addition to a proposed landscape plan, as deemed satisfactory by the Plan
Commission.
Discussion followed. Committee members discussed different options including;
adding a metal panel between the doors to break up the front facade; add architectural
interest including wainscoting to the same facade; roof and door colors should match.
Also include landscape screening of deciduous or evergreen trees to screen along the
eastern property line going south from the parking lot. The screening would run from
the corner of the parking lot to the southeast to the last RV parking stall which would
make the site look better and also be cost-effective.
Motion: Table until revised site plan is submitted addressing recommended changes
by PC.
Motioned By: Russell Ewert
Seconded By: Josh Tarantino
Yes: Bob Soderberg, Robert Warren, Bridget Henk, Josh Tarantino, Russell Ewert,
Brian Fisher
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Passed (Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0)
VI. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Retzlaff went over a few updates on proposed development projects.
VII. NEXT MEETING DATE:
July 27th, 2026 at 6:30pm.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Soderberg adjourned the meeting at 7:28pm.
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BUSINESS OF THE PLAN COMMISSION
MEETING DATE: July 27, 2026
PLACEMENT: Presentation
ITEM TITLE: Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan - Project Kick-off Meeting;
Presentation by and Discussion with MSA Professional Services
Inc., Project Consultant and Community Development Department
Staff (DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION)
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Retzlaff, Community Dev. Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
As discussed previously with the Plan Commission, the Holy Hill Gateway District
project is one of the more important neighborhood “master plans” specified in the
Implementation Chapter of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. With that in mind, the Plan
Commission revised the short list of priorities late last fall and directed staff to begin
work on the Holy Hill Gateway District master plan in 2026. In May, the project
consultant, MSA Professional Services Inc., (MSA) met with Village staff for a team
"kick-off" meeting to begin gathering "existing conditions" data, conducting an overall
market study specific for the District, and preparing a timeline for the community
engagement activities and future public meetings.
Tonight's meeting will serve as the "official" kick-off meeting for the Plan Commission to
reacquinte them with the purpose, project scope, community engagement activities,
and project schedule. According to the agenda, status of the market study will also be
discussed along with an exercise to help the PC identify what it feels are existing issues
& opportunities within and affecting the District.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Holy Hill Gateway District MP-PC Kickoff Mtg Agenda Packet7-21-26
2. Holy Hill Gateway District MP-Project Schedule-REVISED June 2026
3. 2050 Plan-Holy Hill Gateway District Profile & Future Land Use Vision
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ACTION BY COMMITTEE:
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© 2023 MSA Professional Services
MEETING AGENDA
Germantown Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan, Kick-off Meeting
Village of Wrightstown, WI
July 27, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Me
eting Purpose:
This meeting will serve as the official kick-off for the Village of Germantown
Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan.
1. I
ntroductions
a. MSA Project Team
i. Olivia Bolton – Assistant Planner, Project Lead
ii. Laurie Miller-Facey – Project Manager
iii. Stephen Tremlett – Team Leader & Urban Design
iv. Brian Wiedenfeld – Associate Planner, Market Study Lead
2. O
verview of Project Scope & Schedule
a. June & July 2026 – Project Preparation & Existing Conditions
i. Data Collection & Site Visit
ii. PC Meeting #1 (Today!)
b. A
ugust 2026 – Visioning & Market Conditions
i. Launch Online Mapping Tool
ii. Development Focus Group (Review Market Conditions)
iii. Stakeholder Interviews (Visioning)
iv. Detailed Market Study
v. Public Open House #1 (Visioning)
c. S
eptember & October 2026 – Preliminary Land Use Concepts
i. Neighborhood Workshop for Issues & Opportunities
ii. Development Focus Group (Concept Review)
iii. Public Open House #2 (Concept Review)
iv. Pop Up Booth Event
v. Online Survey
vi. PC Meeting #2
d. N
ovember & December 2026 – Master Plan Drafting
i. PC Meeting #3
e. Jan
uary 2027 – Full Draft Plan
i. Public Open House #3 (Full Draft Review)
ii. PC Meeting #4
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© 2023 MSA Professional Services
f. February 2027 – Plan Approval
i. PC Meeting #5
ii. Village Board Adoption
3. Initial Planning Efforts / Today’s Meeting Activities
a. Planning for Public Engagement
i. Early August: Focus Group 1 & Interviews with key
Stakeholders & Landowners
ii. Open House Thursday, August 27th @ Germantown Library
b. Market Study
i. Preliminary Findings
c. Existing Conditions
i. Community Data & Mapping
ii. Planning Area Identification
iii. Activity: Identifying Issues & Opportunities
4. Next Steps / Action Items
a. Finalize Drafts for Existing Conditions Chapters
b. Prep for Public Open House, Focus Group, and Interviews
c. Preliminary Land Use Concepts
d. Next Meeting October 26th @ 6:30 pm
i. Public Engagement Results
ii. Detailed Market Study Report
iii. Preliminary Land Use Concepts
e. Any other questions concerns?
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Washington County GIS (2026), DEM/Steep Slopes (LiDAR, 2017),
Washington County Aerial (2024), WiSDOT (Streaming, 2026)
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Walworth County
Land Information Office, Wisconsin DOT, Product of the Version 11
Statewide Parcel Map Database Project (V11). Created by: The Wisconsin
State Cartographer's Office, Administrated by: The Wisconsin Land
Information Program (WLIP) at the Department of Administration (DOA)
Village of Germantown
Washington County, Wisconsin
Holy Hill Gateway District
Master Plan
Development
Limitations
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START
PROPOSED TIMELINE
MSA anticipates the following estimated project schedule to meet the ten-month proposed timeline:
Existing Conditions
• Existing Conditions
Overview
• Detailed Market Study
Existing Conditions (cont.)
•
Village Staff /Consultant Team Meeting
• Public Input Forum (1)
• Online Feedback Tool
Project Preparation
• Village Staff /Consultant
Team Kick-off Meeting
• Gather Data and Existing
Conditions
Existing Conditions
•
Interviews
• Development Focus Group (1)
• PC Meeting #1
Systems Analysis + Preliminary
Land Use Scenarios
•
Village Staff /Consultant Team
Meeting
• Neighborhood Vision
Workshop
• Development Focus Group
(2)
JUNE JULY SEPT.MAY 2026
NOV.
Master Plan + Policies + Design
Guidelines
• Village Staff /Consultant Team Meeting
• PC Meeting #3
KEY
Engagement Activities Guide
Public Engagement Activity
COMPLETION
Full Draft Plan
• Public Open House
• PC Meeting #4
Plan Approval
•
Village Staff /Consultant Team Meeting
• PC Mtg #5 (w/ Public Hearing)
• Village Board Adoption
DEC. JAN. 2027 FEB.
Master Plan +
Implementation
Strategies
•
Village Staff /
Consultant Team
Meeting
AUG.
Public Input
•
PC Meeting #2
• Public Input Forum (2)
• Pop-Up booth Event
• Online Survey
OCT.
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100
VILLAGE OF GERMANTOWN 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Holy Hill GatewayDISTRICT
GENERAL CHARACTER
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Holy Hill Gateway District is predominantly
undeveloped but intended to be an industrial
and mixed-use commercial district comprised
predominantly of light industrial uses, warehouse,
corporate offi ce uses, and service-commercial uses.
A portion of the district lies within T ax Incremental
District (TID) No. 8. Existing development includes
personal storage and highway-oriented commercial
uses at the Holy Hill road interchange, a trucking
and warehouse operation at the Holy Hill @
Goldendale Road intersection, and light industrial
and warehousing uses in the Gateway Corporate
Park north of Holy Hill Road and west of Goldendale
Road. The existing zoning of the currently
undeveloped parcels in the district is predominantly
A-1: Agricultural.
Transportation The Holy Hill Gateway District
is located at the Holy Hill Road interchange with
I-41. The district is generally bounded by I-41 to
the west, the Woodside neighborhood to the north,
the Dheinsville Neighborhood to the east, and the
The Holy Hill Gateway District is intended to
develop as an industrial, warehousing and mixed-use
commercial district with light industrial, warehouse,
hospitality, corporate of fi ce uses. Community-scale
retail and service-related commercial uses are
intended to locate at the Holy Hill Road interchange
(except for “big box” retail) and neighborhood-type
commercial uses at the Holy Hill Road/Frontage
Road intersection. The potential for mixed-use
commercial with high-density is desirable for land
adjacent to and along the I-41 corridor. See the
Economic Development Section of this Plan for more
information on future land uses within the Holy Hill
Gateway District.
Industrial and Warehousing Development in
the Holy Hill Gateway District created potentially
negative impacts on the surrounding rural areas.
Residents and property owners demand that
future industrial, warehousing, and commercial
development not expand beyond Rock fi eld Road
to the North and Goldendale Road to the East. In
addition, residents have requested that regardless of
where the ultimate district boundary is established,
the Village needs to develop speci fi c and substantial
setback and buffering requirements for future
development of the land within the district that is
PREFERRED LAND USE
WSOR railroad to the south.
Environmental, Natural & Agricultural Goldendale
Creek, a tributary to the Menomonee River, and
associated environmental corridor runs along the
north side of the WSOR railroad in the southern part
of the district. Rock fi eld Creek, a separate tributary
to Little Cedar Creek, runs north-south through the
district parallel to I-41.
Public Park, Education, Safety & Utility Village
sewer and water currently serves a portion of the
Holy Hill Gateway District. The system has capacity
to serve the entire district upon further extension.
“Provisional Land Use Area”
See NOTE 6 below.
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5: Neighborhoods, Districts, & Corridors
PREFERRED FUTURE LAND USE
Holy Hill Gateway District
Preferred Future Land Uses Enviro
Corr. SSA Preferred
Site Design
Maximum
Density
(residential uses)
Existing Uses ( + existing non-conforming zoning)
See NOTE 5 for details
Residential: Single Family
Residential: Two to Four Family
Residential: Multi-family / Senior
Mixed-Use: Commercial / Residential
Mixed-Use: Commercial / Industrial
Commercial (includes "Activity Centers")
Institutional
Open Space & Recreational
Mineral Extraction
Industrial
Agricultural / Hobby Farming / Agribusiness
Contains an Environmental Corridor?
Sewered? (Y/N/Partial)
Traditional Neighborhood
Suburban Subdivision
Conservation Subdivision**
Dwelling Units / Acre
See NOTE 4 for details
AuuDDDAAAuDu Yes Yes --- 25 units/acre
and I-41 shall be limited to only the land uses and
development allowed under the “Agricultural/
Conservation Residential” land use designation in the
former 2020 Comprehensive Plan (see “Provisional
Land Use Area” as shown on the Future Land Use
Map). The “Agricultural/Conservation Residential”
designation allows agricultural uses and single-
family residential uses with a maximum density and
minimum lot size of 1 dwelling per 5 acres.
D =
Desirable – These uses should be encouraged because they
are consistent with, support, and enhance the desired character
of the area.
A =
Allowable – These uses are generally considered appropriate
for the area, but may require additional consideration and/or
specifi c modi fi cation or developed features to be compatible
with other uses in the area.
u = Undesirable – These uses should not be encouraged but may
still be acceptable for the area under special circumstances.
See all notes on page 42.
adjacent to the Rural Preservation District, Woodside
Neighborhood, Dheinsville Neighborhood, and
Isabelle Neighborhood. The Village intends to
develop and adopt speci fi c setback, buffering,
lighting, noise, and other development requirements
in the Zoning Code to mitigate potential negative
impacts associated with future development in this
and other districts.
Master Planning A detailed master plan will be
developed for the Holy Hill Gateway District (see
Implementation Plan: Economic Development
Objective #1). Until the master plan is prepared and
incorporated into the Future Land Use component
of the 2050 Comprehensive Plan, the preferred land
uses allowed in and future development of the area
bounded by Rock fi eld Road, Goldendale Road, the
Woodside Neighborhood, the T own of Germantown,
NOTE 6:
Land use within the “Provisional Land Use Area” shall be consistent with the former 2020 Land Use Plan “Agricultural/Con-
servation Residential” designation that allows agricultural use and single-family residential use with a maximum density and
minimum lot size of 1 dwelling per 5 acres.
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138
VILLAGE OF GERMANTOWN 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Holy Hill Gateway District/
Freistadt District
The land surrounding Holy Hill Road to the north
and south has been in demand for new industrial
development and growth in the Village. New
businesses in this area include the Gateway
Corporate Park, Capstone 41 Business Park,
Dielectric Manufacturing, and Illing Packaging,
which are located north of Holy Hill Road and
west of Goldendale Road. It is anticipated that this
demand will continue, and that more development
and land conversion from agricultural to industrial
land use will take place as a result. However, the
exact areas that should be developed as part of the
emerging industrial park is in question, as well as
the design of those industrial buildings themselves.
As the Village plans future land use in this area,
important considerations include the existing
residential development to the southeast of the
industrial development, the fact that much of
the area already falls within the Village’s sewer
service area, and the desired character of the
Holy Hill and Goldendale Road corridors, both
for vehicles and for cyclist and pedestrians.
Through the comprehensive planning process,
the Village has determined that the land in this
area should be developed as a combination of
Light Industrial, Commercial Warehousing, and
High Density Multi-family Residential, primarily.
Commercial development, potentially including
multifamily housing if it is developed alongside
community amenities and with a walkable format,
is also a potential use along I-41. Medium Density
Residential areas are envisioned as conservation
subdivisions, which allow clustering of residential
lots around areas of environmental areas. These
districts are also deemed suitable for potential
“next generation” housing opportunities provided
that the Village qualifi es under the Washington
County’s regional affordable housing ownership
initiative. These subdivisions will allow a
transition in development intensity between the
industrial uses and the more rural and agricultural
residential areas in this part of the Village.
Additionally, the area includes a vision for a regional
trail network along existing environmental corridors
and newly created regional stormwater corridors.
This trail network will serve as an amenity to existing
and future uses and serve as a physical connection
for residents and businesses to the Village Center.
I understand the Holy Hill area is designated
industrial...which is fi ne. I think it can be more
thoughtful when looking at architectural
styles, green space setbacks and parking in
the rear of the buildings off the road. Include
water features and walking paths in the front
of the buildings in the green space. It would
make a much more desirable area for all.
Community VoicesCommunity Voices
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139
6: Economic Development
Next Steps
In order to realize the vision for this area of Germantown, the Village should undertake the following:
1. Develop a master plan for the Holy Hill/Freistadt Road area that includes the following elements:
Street and Block framework
Preferred Future Land Use
Regional stormwater concept plan
Trail and Open Space plan
Regulations and Design Guidelines
Funding & Incentives
2. Adopt the master plan as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Re-zone. Develop a new zoning district, or develop an overlay zoning district
with design guidelines that will provide specifi c regulations and expectations
for future development in this area, based on the master plan.
4. Engage with the development community to determine interest in the area and further
refi ne proposed development patterns in response to specifi c needs of tenants.
6: Economic Development/ / OPPORTUNITY AREAS
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VILLAGE OF GERMANTOWN 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Figure 6.6 – Holy Hill Gateway & Freistadt District - Future Land Use Vision
“Provisional Land Use Area”
See NOTE 6 below.
NOTE 6:
Land use within the “Provisional Land Use Area” shall be consistent with the former 2020 Land Use Plan “Agricultural/Con-
servation Residential” designation that allows agricultural use and single-family residential use with a maximum density and
minimum lot size of 1 dwelling per 5 acres. See Holy Hill Gateway District Profi le in Chapter 5 for details on Master Planning.
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Source: Village of Germantown website. First collected Oct 7, 2026.