One Sonic approved, one shot down in Waukesha

Published on: 2/25/2009

The Plan Commission approved a new Sonic Drive-in on the east side of Waukesha late Wednesday and voted down a proposal for a second Sonic in a new shopping center under construction on the southwest side.

The rejected proposal was for the Shoppes at Fox River on W. Sunset Drive.

Nearby residents expressed concern the restaurant would bring to the area undesirable amounts about traffic, trash and drag racing on the Sunset Drive. The Sonic was situated in a way that exiting vehicles would shine headlights into the windows of nearby homes.

Commissioners cited increased traffic and disruption to neighborhoods as reasons for voting down the proposal. They suggested the restaurant be relocated at another site within the shopping center, one that's away from Sunset Drive.

The approved Sonic is on E. Moreland Blvd., near Springdale Road.