Village OKs plan for building-envelope consultants at Sunset Drive property

The Village of Waukesha planning commission and village board approved a site plan and plan-of-operation request from David Balestrieri for Building Envelope Consultants at 24670 Sunset Drive on May 8, 2025.

Lede: The petitioner will occupy roughly 5,600 square feet of office and related space on the upper floor of Building A and a rear addition; the proposed use—architectural and engineering services, including some inert materials and small-scale equipment testing—was permitted in the B‑3 commercial zoning district.

Nut Graf: Village staff reviewed the proposal and found there was sufficient parking on site (36 spaces existing) and no outdoor storage or manufacturing was proposed. The planner recommended approval with standard site-plan conditions; the planning commission and village board accepted the staff recommendation.

Details: Sean (planning staff) said the operation would typically have up to 6 employees on site at a time and up to five light trucks stored overnight on the north side of the building. The petitioner, David Balestrieri, clarified the occupied area includes the upper level and a recent rear addition. Routine staff and technical comments —such as labeling easements and finalizing any minor plan clarifications—were included in the approval. No changes to stormwater, utilities, or signage were proposed.

Outcome: The planning commission recommended approval with the planner’s conditions; the village board voted to accept the recommendation and approved the plan. Staff will note minor clerical corrections and the petitioner will finalize construction/occupancy permits under normal procedures.

Ending: With village approvals in hand, Building Envelope Consultants may complete permit-level filings and occupy the space after final clerical and permitting steps are finished.