Key Drexel Town Square Vote Could Come Monday

An Oak Creek Common Council vote on zoning for the Drexel Town Square development could come Monday after a public hearing. 

The public hearing is scheduled at the beginning of the 7 p.m. council meeting. The city's Plan Commission last month gave a favorable recommendation to the proposed zoning district, called Drexel Town Square Mixed Use Planned Development.

The zoning district has 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, which has been the most controversial aspect of the plan for Oak Creek residents).

Also ahead this week:

• Events marking the 1-year anniversary of the Sikh temple shooting conclude with a vigil at 8 p.m. tonight at the temple, 7512 S. Howell Ave. Check out all of Patch's coverage on the anniversary here. 
• National Night Out will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak Creek Community Center. Organizers are asking attendees to bring nonperishable food items for a food drive. 
• The Wisconsin State Fair wraps up this week on Sunday, Aug. 11, and if you need details on entertainment, food and more, check out Patch's 2013 State Fair guide for all the details. Speaking of the fair, take a minute vote for your favorite new foods and favorite foods on a stick.
• Help out the Ronald McDonald House by attending the "Rock The House" concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Turner Ballroom in downtown Milwaukee.  The fundraiser will feautre DJ Jimmy Cababa and Christopher’s Project, featuring Debbie Allen. For details and to purchase tickets, visit the event's website. 
• Blues lovers will want to check out the Waukesha BluesFest, on Friday and Saturday at Naga-Waukee Park in Hartland.
• Families will have a rare chance to camp out a the Milwaukee County Zoo this week with the "Snooze at the Zoo" event on Wednesday and Thursday night. The event includes a picnic buffet, a s'mores campfire, a continental breakfast in the morning and free admission to the zoo the following day. The zoo's website as all the details.

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