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S:Clerk/Committees-Commissions/Architectural/Minutes/2025/ACmin 5-6-26 City of Oconomowoc Architectural Commission Meeting Minutes May 6, 2026 Chairman Flint called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. Members Present: Flint, Matteson, Krogstad and Otten Members Absent: Puestow Staff Present: Grams, Gallo, Frye, Mayor Rosek and Dehnert 2. Approve minutes of March 4, 2026: Motion by Krogstad to approve the March 4, 2026 minutes; second by Otten. Motion carried 3-0-1 (Matteson abstained). 3. Dunkin’ - Consider/approve the restaurant updated façade plan at 427 E. Wisconsin Avenue: Grams explained the applicant is proposing to update their building by painting the EIFS and including a wood product on the drive thru and in other areas. He noted issues with the garbage dumpster and recommended approval with considerations listed in the background. Steve Kolber of KB & J Engineers explained they will be updating the building as presented with the colors of Duncan; there will be a new canopy over the drive-thru; and Hardiplank siding in several new areas. Members questioned signage, and Kolber said it will only have the Duncan name on it. Members suggested adding a second trash enclosure on the site, and Kolber said he will talk to them about getting more garbage pick ups or they will have to add another enclosure. Mayor suggested the franchisee should clean up the site. Motion by Krogstad to approve the updated façade plan for Dunkin’ at 427 E. Wisconsin Avenue with the building materials and colors as proposed and if a second dumpster is needed, a new dumpster enclosure will be required per code and can be approved when the signage package is presented; second by Flint. Motion carried 4–0. 4. Jersey Mike’s Subs – Consider/approve the restaurant signage plan at 1350 Penny Lane: Grams explained the applicant is requesting a special exception for signage that currently encompasses the entire window at their location. They also have banner, feather and other unapproved signs on the property. Grams added their original building plan called for spandrel glass and suggested members could deny the request or require the applicant to meet code with their signage. Gallo said this item was brought to their attention due to a complaint. Logan Zagrodnik of Fast Signs said the windows appeared to be regular glass, not spandrel, which is why the owner asked for a film to cover the windows. Members said it appears the owner didn’t put in the type of glass that was approved by the Architectural Commission. Zagrodnik offered to peel back a section of signage to confirm if it is regular glass, not spandrel, and said there are other businesses who have full window panel signage also. Gallo offered to look at other businesses in the area for this issue. Motion by Flint to deny the signage plan for Jersey Mike’s Subs at 1350 Penny Lane and the panel must be removed before the 1st of the month and the glass brought back into compliance; second by Otten. Members noted there are other options if the glass is clear. Flint amended his motion to postpone a decision on the window signage until staff has an opportunity to determine if spandrel glass was installed as required; second by Otten. Motion carried 4-0. 5. BP Gas Station – Consider/approve the master sign plan at 1004 Summit Avenue: Grams explained this applicant is requesting approval of a master sign plan for their site which currently includes 2 monument signs, several wall signs, signs by their gas pumps and various other signs but none on their gas canopy. Grams noted there is a separate business along with the gas station on the site which prompted having a master sign plan. He also pointed out an inoperable and unlicensed food truck which is located on the site. The applicant is requesting new canopy signage, wall signage for both businesses and all signs currently on the site. Grams recommended approval with conditions listed in the background. Gallo added the site has too much signage currently, and now there is a second tenant for which they are asking additional signs. Benjamin Slane of Bend Co Signs discussed the types of signs with the members, and they agreed to eliminate signage on the canopy as it needs more clarity, S:Clerk/Committees-Commissions/Architectural/Minutes/2025/ACmin 5-6-26 the wall signs above the car wash entrance as it is not operable, and the light pole as it is unnecessary. The remaining signs were acceptable to the members. Motion by Flint to approve the following signs as submitted for the master sign plan for BP Gas Station at 1400 Summit Avenue: both monument signs; Unit A & B East-facing Wall Sign; and Unit B West-facing Wall Sign; second by Krogstad. Motion carried 4-0. 6. The Social – Discuss building plans for an indoor recreation establishment at 1340 Snyder Way (previous address 965 Cannon Gate Rd): Grams explained this applicant is looking for feedback on their plans to remodel the existing 2-story building located at the bottom of the ski hill into a new recreational multi-use building. William Conine of Perspective Design Inc. explained they plan to add an addition to the building on the east side; will have outdoor seating and entertainment on the roof; synthetic turf on the roof with drainage built in under it; a new concrete sidewalk, patios and stairs; underlighting and shielded lights around the building to add to plain areas of the building; resurface and stripe the parking lot to the north; and add a new striped parking lot to the east. Materials include large storefront window areas with aluminum framing; paint the existing walls black; apply a concrete coating system to some walls; include decorative metal accents in various locations; and horizontal stainless steel cable and guardrails inset from the edge on the roof. Members suggested pulling some materials out to break up the façade; cautioned using flat guardrails; include way-finding signage; and really liked the plans and think they are close to getting final approval. No action was taken. 7. Fox Communities Credit Union – Discuss building plans for a credit union at 1283 Olympia Fields Drive: Grams explained this applicant is looking for feedback on their plans for a new bank. Materials include natural stone, brick, storefront windows, corrugated metal panels, and standing seal metal roof. Members suggested the monument sign can be higher because of the road elevation; asked for the location of mechanicals; and would like the masonry on the dumpster enclosure to match the building. Kevin Kilroy, of LaMacchia Group, said the mechanicals will not be on the roof and they will either be inside or on the ground outside. Members suggested the mechanicals should be included on the landscape plan for the final review; liked the 4-sided architecture; conceptionally liked the design; and thought it was a great fit. No action was taken. 8. Reports and comments from the City Planning Department: Grams said there are a lot of enforcement issues with building and signage complaints. 9. Reports and comments from the Architectural Commissioners: Members questioned how staff handles it when a business has over 25% signage as required by code. Gallo said it is all complaint driven. Members said there are so many violations all the time, and it is hard for staff to address all the issues. Members welcomed new member Matteson. 10. Adjourn: Motion by Flint to adjourn at 6:19 pm; second by Otten. Motion carried 4–0. Chris Dehnert, Deputy City Clerk