Village of Waukesha Joint Plan Commission/Village Board Meeting July 9, 2026

The Village of Waukesha held a joint Plan Commission and Village Board meeting on July 9, 2026, focusing on several land use and zoning issues. Key procurement-related discussions included a conditional use request for a legal non-conforming duplex residence at Tall Pines Conservancy, which was recommended for approval with conditions. Another significant agenda item was the conceptual review of a crematorium proposed in an industrial zoning district; the board discussed zoning compatibility, community concerns about odor and property values, and potential building improvements. The board approved the concept with conditions including recording requirements before further approvals. Additionally, a conceptual development request for an equestrian facility and residential subdivision was presented, with positive feedback given and plans to proceed with public hearings. Lastly, the board discussed a petition to amend zoning ordinances to allow microbakeries and farm stands as accessory uses in residential and agricultural districts, with consensus leaning toward permitting such uses only in agricultural zones due to traffic and neighborhood impact concerns. Motions were passed to approve meeting minutes and to recommend conditional use approvals, with several action items related to zoning and land use moving forward to public hearings or further staff work.