Plan Commission September 1, 2026

The City of West Bend Plan Commission met on September 1, 2026, to discuss several land use and development matters. Key procurement-related discussions included a conditional use permit approval for a home-based floral business, and a significant debate over a site plan exception request by Coler Credit Union for a 72-square-foot electronic message center sign, which exceeded the city's 24-square-foot limit. The commission ultimately moved to deny the sign exception due to concerns about size, precedent, and traffic safety, while directing staff to review and potentially update the sign ordinance. Additionally, the commission reviewed a large mixed residential development concept plan involving zoning changes and a planned unit development (PUD) overlay for a 72.3-acre site. Discussions focused on density, setbacks, green space, traffic impact, and housing affordability, with the commission agreeing to schedule a special meeting to further consider the PUD overlay and related zoning amendments before making a formal recommendation to the city council.