West Allis approves self-storage facility, church permits; ADA ramp variance granted
West Allis planning officials approved a new self-storage business, a church relocation and an electric vehicle charging station during a single meeting last week. A separate board also granted a variance for an accessibility ramp at a residence, overriding a staff recommendation.
Plan Commission approvals
Meeting June 24, the Plan Commission gave the go-ahead to three projects. All motions carried without a recorded split vote.
- **Storage Five West Allis** at 7840 W. Hicks St. received site, landscaping and architectural design review for a light industrial self-storage facility.
- **Living Hope Lutheran Church** obtained a conditional use permit and site/architectural design review to operate at 1337 S. 100 St.
- **Kwik Trip EV charging station** at 10923 W. Lapham St. was approved for site, landscaping and architectural design review.
The commission also discussed project tracking updates.
Board of Appeals: ADA ramp variance
On June 23, the Board of Appeals voted 3-0 to approve an area variance for an enclosed ADA ramp at 1337 S. 100 St. The variance permits the ramp to extend 11 feet into the required 20-foot front setback. Board findings stated the encroachment does not affect abutting properties and provides reasonable accessibility accommodations. Staff had recommended denial.
Other board discussions
Several other city bodies met but did not take final votes, or minutes were not yet available.
- **Commission on Aging** (June 22): Commissioners heard a report on senior housing options from Commissioner Wikenhauser, met new community health specialist Terry Lezala, and received a brand rollout update.
- **Library Board** (June 24): The board held a closed session to evaluate the library director’s performance. A separate agenda item called for a vote on revoking borrowing privileges for a specific patron. No outcomes from either matter were available as of press time. The board also heard public communications from residents Gene Anderson and Alvin Young.
- **Administrative Appeals Review Board** (July 2): The board convened to hear appeals of dangerous dog orders for two animals — Bodie at 2160 S. 107th St. and Arlo at 1654 S. 82nd St. — and was authorized to enter closed session for deliberations. Minutes were not yet published.
Coming up
The Police and Fire Commission will meet July 6 in closed session to interview candidates for a firefighter position with the West Allis Fire Department. No public votes or hearings are scheduled.
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.