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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Packet - 8/8/2017 CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA August 8, 2017 6:40 PM City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 25, 2017 NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion Relating to the Formation of a Lake District for Lake Denoon COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW ADJOURNMENT Possible reconvening of the Committee of the Whole immediately following Common Council Meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda items NOTICE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE. ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4100. Unapproved CITY OF MUSKEGO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES July 25, 2017 5:45 PM City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Aldermen Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden. Alderman Kapusta arrived at 6:29 p.m. Also present: City Attorney Warchol and Deputy Clerk Blenski. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 27, 2017 Alderman Wolfe made a motion to approve. Alderman Kubacki seconded; motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Discuss Rezoning Sunset Attorney Warchol stated he could not find other municipalities that have this provision in place. While he does not believe it is illegal, he made the following points:  If a property is rezoned, a potential developer typically incurs expenses to initiate development of the property. This gives him a vested interest in the property as it is zoned. If the zoning reverts back to what it was originally, the City could face a claim being filed.  Rezoning is what is best for the land, not a specific individual.  The City does not want to create situations that would detract from future developments coming to Muskego.  Market conditions change which may cause a developer to postpone development for quite some time. The School District is a good example. The land for the new school that is under construction was purchased back in 2008.  Equity and fairness must be taken into consideration.  Developments can take a substantial amount of time to complete. Alderman Borgman noted that extensions can be granted when delays occur. However, the City has been promised developments with specific details that never materialized. Mayor Chiaverotti stated there are controls in place to ensure that if an approved development does not happen within the granted time period, or if something different is proposed, the developer has to begin the approval process again. Alderman Engelhardt agreed. He noted that zoning never guarantees what will be developed. Building permits and Plan Commission approvals add another level of control. Alderman Kubacki stated financing may be an issue for a development if the zoning can change during the course of the project. Aldermen Wolfe and Hammel expressed concern about the rights of property owners. Following discussion, the consensus was no change. Discuss Possible Goat Regulations Mayor Chiaverotti stated that Graef prepared a memo regarding the regulations for keeping goats on agricultural and residential properties. Goats are currently allowed with a Conditional Use Grant (CUG) in the A-1 Zoning District. Following discussion, Alderman Kubacki proposed the following:  Eliminate the CUG requirement for the A-1 Zoning District with inclusion of the minimum requirements outlined in the Graef memo.  Minimum lot size must be 120,000 square feet in any zoning district.  Require the CUG with inclusion of the minimum requirements in all residential zoning districts. The Mayor will take the proposal back to staff. Discuss Agricultural Buildings for Commercial Gatherings Mayor Chiaverotti stated this will be a general discussion, and not about any specific property. She noted that Graef submitted a memo, which reviewed event/wedding venues as uses within Agricultural Zoning Districts. Following discussion, the consensus was that a Conditional Use Grant should be required. Staff will come back with a revised recommendation. Discuss Festival Parade Participation No changes were recommended. Facilities Update and New City Hall Meeting Rooms Mayor Chiaverotti distributed Materials for Posting Policy and Public Display and Exhibit Space Policy. These policies are currently used at the Muskego Public Library. She believes they are very well written and should be implemented for the new City Hall facility. There were no objections. ADJOURNMENT Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. Alderman Hammel seconded; motion carried. Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy City Clerk.