Plan Commission approves ADU, warehouse use amendment, CSM amendment and 8‑ft fence

Following the TID 10 public hearing, the Franklin Plan Commission considered and approved several separate land‑use items.

Accessory dwelling unit: The commission recommended approval (with conditions) of a conditional use permit for an attached accessory dwelling unit at 8866 W. Pewds Rd. Staff recommended two pre‑permitting conditions: a natural resources protection plan to address removal/compensation for two trees within the proposed ADU footprint, and modification of a nonconforming parking pad so it meets the five‑foot setback requirement.

PDL 39 special‑use amendment: The commission recommended approval of a resolution to amend an existing special use for Planned Development Legacy District 39 to permit warehouse, distribution and storage uses at 3617 W. Oakwood Rd. Staff noted Milwaukee County raised a concern about on‑site water flow; no exterior changes were proposed at this time and standard conditions were applied.

Certified survey map amendment: The commission recommended approval of a revised two‑lot certified survey map at the NW corner of S. 27th St. and W. Drexel Ave. following a Wisconsin Department of Transportation release of a highway setback that required adjustments to the recorded CSM.

Fence request: The commission approved a minor site plan amendment to allow an 8‑foot high fence at 8861 S. 27th St. in a nonresidential district due to an elevation difference along the adjacent property.

Each matter passed by voice vote with staff recommendations and standard conditions; these items will proceed to required recording/permits or (as applicable) the Common Council per established procedures.