West Allis roundup: Plan Commission approves self-storage facility, church permits, and EV charging station
Plan Commission approves three projects unanimously
The Plan Commission approved four items on June 24, all by unanimous motion. The largest was a site, landscaping, and architectural design review for a light industrial self-storage facility called Storage Five West Allis, located at 7840 W. Hicks St.
The commission also approved a conditional use permit for Living Hope Lutheran Church at 1337 S. 100 St., along with a separate site and architectural design review for the same church. A site, landscaping, and architectural design review for a Kwik Trip EV charging station at 10923 W. Lapham St. rounded out the approvals. Project tracking updates were also discussed.
Board of Appeals grants 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., despite staff recommending denial. The variance allows the ramp to encroach 11 feet into the required 20-foot front setback. The board found the location does not affect abutting properties and provides reasonable ADA accommodations. The board also approved draft minutes from April 23, 2026.
Commission on Aging hears senior housing report
The Commission on Aging met June 22 to hear Commissioner Wikenhauser's report on senior housing options. The agenda also included an introduction to Terry Lezala, the new Community Health Specialist, and a brand rollout update. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.
Library Board holds two sessions
The Library Board had two meetings scheduled June 24. One focused on a performance evaluation of the Library Director, with additional items on Wisconsin Trustee Training Week correspondence and a Milwaukee County Federated Library System (MCFLS) update. The other meeting was set to review a director's recommendation to revoke borrowing privileges for a specific patron, with public communications expected from residents Gene Anderson and Alvin Young. Minutes have not yet been published for either session.
Dangerous dog appeals under review
The Administrative Appeals Review Board met July 2 to hear two appeals against dangerous dog orders: one for a dog named Bodie at 2160 S. 107th St. and another for Arlo at 1654 S. 82nd St. The board may have entered closed session to deliberate before reconvening in public. The agenda also included discussion of board procedures. Minutes are not yet available.
Coming up
Police and Fire Commission — July 6: A special closed session is scheduled to interview candidates for a West Allis Fire Department firefighter position. No public hearings, contracts, or policy votes are on the agenda.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — West Allis approves self-storage facility, church permits; ADA ramp variance granted
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