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21-05-2025
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Oak Creek Buc-ee's plans move forward; common council OKs resolutions
The Brief The City of Oak Creek's Common Council on Tuesday, May 20, approved a pair of resolutions on separate application parts for Buc-ee's. The votes passed with one dissenting vote: the alderman whose district it's in, Ken Gehl. A group of neighbors who live just north of the site have opposed this from the start. OAK CREEK, Wis. - The state's first Buc-ee's is continuing to make progress in becoming a reality. What we know The City of Oak Creek's Common Council on Tuesday, May 20, approved a pair of resolutions on separate application parts: the conditional use permit and a certified survey map – both for Buc-ee's. The Texas-based gas station giant wants to build its first Wisconsin store in Oak Creek. The company brands it more as a tourist destination than a gas station. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The votes passed with one dissenting vote: the alderman whose district it's in, Ken Gehl. Buc-ee's is intending to build the store near 27th and Elm. Local perspective A group of neighbors who live just north of the site have opposed this from the start. They fear a gas station could harm their quality of life, force a lot more traffic through their neighborhood, and they note the council's votes come before the state has finished its traffic impact analysis. "To continue to push forward with no resolution or no answer on how to resolve any of it shows that none of you are standing up for the residents of Oak Creek and that your integrity is in question," said Sara Shreve with Oak Creek Neighbors United. Big picture view One of the permit's conditions is that the business adequately accounts for traffic. If the Wisconsin Department of Transportation does not sign off on the project, it won't happen. Buc-ee's said it will go above and beyond handling what WisDOT requires in terms of street changes. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "We don't want a system that doesn't work, and we are willing to invest the capital into the public transportation system to make sure that that doesn't happen," said Stan Beard, the director of development and real estate for Buc-ee's. The proposed Buc-ee's travel center would be home to a 73,370-square-foot convenience store/fueling plaza and feature 120 gas pumps. The goal is to open the location in early 2027. The Source FOX6 News attended the Oak Creek Common Council meeting.
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29-01-2025
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Buc-ee's in Oak Creek; leaders discuss rezoning for proposed site
The Brief Oak Creek leaders announced a planned Buc-ee's travel center last week. On Tuesday night, Jan. 28, Oak Creek's Planning Commission discussed the rezoning for the proposed Buc-ee's site at its meeting. If all goes well, the Buc-ee's would open in early 2027. OAK CREEK, Wis. - Last week, it was announced there are plans to bring a Buc-ee's travel center to Oak Creek. What we know On Tuesday night, Jan. 28, the City of Oak Creek's Planning Commission discussed the rezoning for the proposed Buc-ee's site at its meeting. The commission approved recommending the full common council rezone for the land east of 27th and south of Elm, mostly from agricultural to commercial. But it did not go without some controversy. What they're saying Some neighbors are worried about what other Buc-ee's could bring to the city. They're worried about the ripple effects, whether it's crime, noise or light pollution – and especially traffic. "We were told this was a residential area," said Oak Creek resident Sara Shreve. "How are you guys going to guarantee that that won't be negatively impacted with this business?" The meeting focused on a number of questions and concerns from homeowners living about 1,000 feet north, or on nearby Oakwood Road. Big picture view The city said it's trying to balance everyone's best interests. "From everybody in this community — it's overwhelmingly positive," city administrator Andrew Vickers said. "So the idea going forward is — how can we strike a balance between what's good for the greater community and how we can come in to mitigate the concerns?" What's next There's still a long way to go. These recommendations go to the full common council, which means they'll be subject to public hearings as soon as mid-March. If all goes well, the Buc-ee's would open in early 2027. The Source FOX6 News attended the meeting.
