Drexel Town Square Zoning Goes To Council

The Oak Creek Common Council is set to hold a public hearing Aug. 5 on rezoning 85 acres at Drexel and Howell avenues for the Drexel Town Square development.

The city's Plan Commission on Tuesday gave a favorable recommendation to the proposed zoning district, called Drexel Town Square Mixed Use Planned Development.

For the last few months, the commission has reviewed a 44-page document that spells out a detailed plan and requirements for Drexel Town Square businesses—from how big a sign can be, to environmental-related aspects to architectural standards. 

In addition, each business proposed for Drexel Town Square will come forward with its own plan that needs city approval. 

Last month, an attorney raised legal issues about the zoning plan, saying the nature of the proposed ordinance could violate state statute and benefit a single business (a proposed Meijer store on the east end of the site).

Attorney Joseph Cincotta, who has challenged other Meijer proposals in the Milwaukee area, was not at the meeting Tuesday and has not returned a message seeking further comment. 

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