10-22-25 - Plan Commission Meeting

The City of West Allis Plan Commission meeting on October 22, 2025, covered a variety of development and zoning matters primarily focused on commercial and mixed-use projects. Key discussions included conditional use permits for a wholesale automotive dealer operating office-based sales without a public lot, and approvals for beauty salon expansions involving massage therapy services. Significant attention was given to redevelopment projects such as the conversion of an old dental office into a salon with ADA-compliant upgrades, and the transformation of a former commercial building into a two-story mixed-use structure with commercial space and apartments above. The commission also reviewed plans for Makers Row, a large mixed-use building featuring a new restaurant and hydroponic farming operations aimed at supporting local businesses and community food needs. Additional approvals involved outdoor recreational enhancements at a local brewery and signage for a fitness center. Throughout, the commission emphasized compliance with zoning, ADA standards, landscaping, parking, and noise ordinances, with several projects requiring building permits and future signage approvals. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next session and brief updates on ongoing local developments.