Buc-ee's in Oak Creek; leaders discuss rezoning for proposed site
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.
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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.
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"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.