Pewaukee River Partnership Inc.

The sucess of the Main Street retail center on Wisconsin Avenue in the Village of Pewaukee has been very good for the community. However, that very sucess has created problems.

The center is wedged between the beach at the east end of Pewaukee Lake and the railroad tracks. Because of the topography of the land, the street running between the stores and the beach is only two lanes wide with angle parking. At times traffic congestion is very severe. As popularity of the stores, restaurants and beach have grown, the need for additional summer parking has become crucial.

Jim Siepmann, developer of the retail center, recently met with the Pewaukee River Partnership to explain plans for developing a "summertime" parking lot between the rear of the stores and the railroad tracks. Because the outfall from Pewaukee Lake as well as the Pewaukee River would be directly impacted by this plan, Siepmann asked that PRP actually work with him to develop the site to control stormwater run off in a way that would be compatible with the River. Since this proposal is currently being developed, Siepmann has promised to return to PRP with further ideas.

The above photo was taken at the the outfall from Pewaukee Lake. It joins the Pewaukee River at the center of the photo. The Main Street retail center is located on the right of the outfall. The proposed parking lot would be built on the left.