ORD20031125COMMON COUNCIL. CITY OF MUSKEGO
ORDINANCE #1125
ro- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 41
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO
TO CREATE SECTION 41.06 (7)
(Components of Comprehensive Plan)
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN DO ORDAIN AS
FOllOWS:
SECTION 1: Chapter 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego is hereby amended to
create Section 41.06 (7) as follows:
41.06 DETAILED COMPONENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(7) Moorland Corridor South Design Guide, adopted by the Plan Commission on
November 19, 2002 and the Common Council on January 14,2003.
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SECTION 2: The several sections of this ordinance are declared to be severable. If any section
or portion thereof shall be declared by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, such decision shall apply only to the specific section or
portion thereof directly specified in the decision, and not affect the validity of all other provisions,
sections, or portion thereof of the Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect. Any
other ordinance whose terms are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance is hereby
repealed as to those terms that conflict.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF JANUARY ,2003
CITY OF MUSKEGO
JVfr~!(i~ Mark A. Slocomb, Mayor
ATTEST:
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First reading: 12/10/02
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Approved by the
Mayors Task Force on Economic Development
Approved October 23, 2002
Adopted by the
Plan Commission
Adopted November 19, 2002
Accepted by the
Common Council
DATE OF ADOPTION
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Honorable Mayor Mark Slocomb
Common Council
Council President Rick Petfalski, District 5
Alderman Patrick Patterson, District 1
Alderman Butch LeDoux, District 2
Alderman Charles Damaske, District 3
Alderman Nancy Salentine, District 4
Alderman Eric Schroeder, District 6
Alderman Eileen Madden, District 7
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Plan Commission
Mayor Mark Slocomb
Alderman Butch LeDoux
Mr. Harry Brodel
Mr. Jerald Hulbert
Mr. Michael Michalski
Ms. Neome Schaumberg
Mr. Russ Stinebaugh
Mavor's Task Force on Economic Development
Chairman Harry Brodel
Alderman Butch LeDoux
Alderman Charles Damaske
Mr. David Jensen
Mr. Marvin Pinkowski
Mr. Donald Reidy
Ms. Jeanne Zangerle
Plannina Department Staff
Brian Turk, Planning Director
Dustin Wolff, Assistant Planning Director
Emily Champagne, GIS Coordinator
Jeff Muenkel, Associate Planner
Sandi Asti, Secretary
Adam Trzebiatowski, Planning Intern
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RESOLUTION #PC 109.2002
APPROVAL OF THE MOORLAND CORRIDOR SOUTH GATEWAY DESIGN GUIDE AS
A REFERENCE SOURCE FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, Under direction of the Plan Commission the Mayor's Task Force on
Economic Development has prepared a document titled, Moorland Corridor South Desian
Guide, to serve as a reference source in directing and reviewing future development for
citizens, development professionals, and the Plan Commission, and
WHEREAS, Said Guide sets a minimum design standard for building, site, and operation
plans that are to be submitted to the City for more complete and accurate Planning
Department and Plan Commission review, and
WHEREAS, Said Guide is prepared under the authority of Section 62.23 and 62.1001 of
Wisconsin State Statutes and Chapter 17, Section 6.11 of the City of Muskego Zoning
Ordinance being deemed necessary to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of
the City of Muskego.
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission hereby adopts the Moorland
Corridor South Desian Guide to be used as a reference source for guiding and reviewing
future development for citizens, development professionals, and Plan Commission
members of the City of Muskego.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: November 19, 2002
Defeated:
Deferred: November 5, 2002
Introduced: November 5, 2002
ATTEST: Sandi Asti, Recording Secretary
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COMMON COUNCIL- CITY OF MUSKEGO
ORDINANCE #1125
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 41, SECTION 41.06 (7) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF MUSKEGO
(Detailed Component of the Comprehensive Plan)
THE COMMON COUNCil OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WAUKESHA COUNTY, WISCONSIN,
DO ORDAIN AS FOllOWS:
SECTION 1: Chapter 41, Section 41.06 of the Municipal Code of the City of Muskego, Wisconsin is
hereby amended to add subsection (7) as follows:
(7) Moorland Corridor South Design Guide, adopted by the Plan Commission on November
19,2002 and the Common Council on January 14, 2003.
SECTION 2: The several sections of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. If any section or
portion thereof shall be declared by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
unlawful, or unenforceable, such decision shall apply only to the specific section or portion thereof
directly specified in the decision, and not affect the validity of all other provisions, sections, or
portion thereof of the Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect. Any other Ordinance
whose terms are in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to those
terms that conflict.
r" SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and atter its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF ,2003.
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Mark A Slocomb, Mayor
ATTEST:
First Reading:
Second Reading
Clerk-Treasurer
Published on the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 PREAMBLE.. ................................ ............. ......................................... ........
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1.01 AUTHORITY.......................................................................................... ...........
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1.02 PURPOSE.............. ................"............... ............................................... ..........
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1.03 SCOPE............... .................................... ..................................,............. ..........
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1.04 CITATION OF GUI DE.......................... ..." ........ .............. ..........."....... ..............
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SECTION 2 GEOGRAPH IC AREA.... .................................................................. ...........
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2.01 MOORLAND CORRI DOR .... .................................................................. ..........
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SECTION 3 DESIGN STANDARDS .............................. .................... ........ ................ .....3
3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............... ................................................. ...........3
SECTION 4 COMPLIANCE.................................... ................................................. .......
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4.01 IN PERPETUITY...................................... .............................................. ..........
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I SECTION 1
1.01
1.02
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PREAMBLE
AUTHORITY
The Moorland Corridor South Design Guide (Guide) is prepared by the Mayor's Task Force on
Economic Development for adoption by the Plan Commission of the City of Muskego, and for
transmittal to the Common Council of the City of Muskego, pursuant to Section 62.23 and 62.1001
of the Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter 17, Section 6.11 of the City of Muskego Zoning Ordinance,
and The City of Muskego 2010 Comprehensive Plan, deeming it necessary to promote the public
health, safety, morals and welfare.
PURPOSE
The general purpose of this Guide is to aide the Planning Staff and Plan Commission in the
planning, design and re-design of the built environment of the Moorland Road transportation
corridor, which links the community to Interstate Highway 1-43. The intent is to enhance and unify
its visual character while avoiding monotony and repetition. These standards will also assist in
fostering sound, functional, attractive and quality development. The provisions hereof shall be
liberally construed in favor of the City and shall be considered as minimum requirements for the
Moorland Road south corridor.
SCOPE
It is not the intent of this Guide to repeal, abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any existing
easements, covenants, or agreements between parties or with the rules, regulations, or permits
previously adopted or issued pursuant to laws: provided, however, that where this Guide in any
way imposes greater standards than are required by other rules, regulations or permits or by
easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this Guide shall be the guide.
CITA TION OF GUIDE
This Guide shall be cited as follows, e.g.: Moorland Corridor South Design Guide, Section 1.04.
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I SECTION 2 GEOGRAPHIC AREA
2.01 MOORLAND CORRIDOR SOUTH
Area. The Moorland Corridor South area shall be defined as those lands located along Moorland
Road from Janesville Road (CTH L) to, but not including, the plat of Candlewood Creek. A map of
the area can be found below.
Intent. This area is identified as offering a wide range of commercial activities and services in
Muskego. It is the goal of this document to maintain the viability and improve and unify the visual
aspects of the Moorland south corridor.
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I SECTION 3 DESIGN STANDARDS
3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicability. To advance the ideals of this Guide, the following design standards are
implemented in the Moorland Corridor. These standards shall apply to all development and re-
development of commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties (including properties with
underlying zoning of RSA - Attached Single Family Residence) within its boundaries.
Buildings. The following shall apply to all applicable buildings:
A. Buildings shall be constructed to be harmonious with their natural and built
surroundings while avoiding repetition and monotony.
B. The exterior treatments of all buildings and structures shall be designed in a
Craftsman or Prairie Style of architecture.
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Figure 2 : Samples of appropriate architecture with Prairie or Craftsman Influences
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Figure 3 : Samples of appropriate architecture with Prairie or Craftsman Influences
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C. Brick exterior treatment is required, and must comprise a minimum of 50% of the
exterior treatment. Materials such as decorative masonry and/or natural materials
(Le. cedar siding, stone work) may comprise up to 30% of the exterior treatment; an
exterior insulation and finish system (E.I.F.S.) may be used as an accent material
only.
D. The coloring of all brick, decorative masonry, or stone shall be expressed as integral
to the product and not painted on the surface of said product.
E. A quality design that maximizes the value of the proposed project, while protecting or
enhancing neighboring values is required. Four-sided architecture, which utilizes
similar building materials and design for all sides of a proposed structure, is required.
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F. Pitched roofs such as hip, gambrel, gable, etc. utilizing cedar or architectural asphalt
shingles, raised steel seamed panels, or other similar materials shall be required. In
the case of commercial developments, they shall provide elevations which reflect
these standards through facade or parapet wall presentations.
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Figure 4 : Appropriate roof lines and materials.
G. Roof top mechanical installations shall be appropriately screened so as to block the
view from adjacent streets and properties. Such screening shall match or compliment
the overall theme of the building.
Colors utilized in the project design shall be non-florescent. Earth tones such as grays, greens,
browns, burgundies, and tans are encouraged. However, all proposed color schemes shall be
reviewed on their individual merit based upon building design, building materials, longevity of the
color choice(s) (fad/non-fad), statement in relation to overall theme, character and color of
adjacent structures, mass/size of the proposed and adjacent structure(s), and unity with existing
structures on the project site.
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Parking areas shall be designed to avoid a "sea of asphalt" syndrome. The parking field in which
the main activities of parking and travel are conducted shall have a landscape island with a
minimum size of 200 square feet (10' x 20') at the minimum rate of one (1) island for every ten
(10) parking spaces. The perimeter of the parking field shall provide for a lawn area in which
trees and shrubs will be planted so as to allow ample snow storage capacity yet avoid damage to
plantings from same. Perimeter plantings shall be at the rate of one tree and/or shrubbery
grouping for every 50 lineal feet. The Plan Commission shall review the parking area landscaping
plan for species placement, quantity, and sizes to determine appropriateness.
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Figure 5: Appropriate Parking Lot Island Placement
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A. A thirty-foot (30') landscape buffer shall be required abutting the Moorland Road right-
of-way, and abutting the Janesville Road right-of-way. The Plan Commission shall
review the placement, numbers and sizes to determine appropriateness.
B. Landscaping for the development site shall be designed to compliment the built and
natural environment of the subject project and adjacent sites. Existing tree lines
should be preserved. If removal of existing tree lines is required due to its
undesirable nature, new plantings that result in no less of a screening effect shall be
required when adjacent to residential uses.
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Figure 6 : Appropriate Perimeter Landscaping
C. In addition to other requirements as adopted by the City of Muskego, minimum
specifications for landscaping at time of planting are as follows: 1.5 inch to 2.5 inch
minimum diameter measured six (6) inches above grade for deciduous trees; Six (6)
foot minimum height for coniferous trees; 24 inch minimum height for shrubs; all yard
areas shall be sodded.
D. In addition to the guidelines expressed for parking areas in Section 3.01.1. above,
plantings shall be required around the foundation of buildings. The Plan Commission
shall review the placement, numbers and sizes to determine appropriateness.
E. Non-native and invasive plant species are strongly discouraged. All species
selections are to be approved by the City Forester.
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F. Where a proposed commercial or multiple family use of land abuts single family use
or two family use of land, the petitioner shall be required to install 100% opaque
fencing, eight feet in height above grade. Such fencing shall be constructed of cedar
and shall be of a dog-eared board-on-board pattern.
Signage shall be in accordance with the following:
A. Signage shall be designed in unity with the building design through the use of the
same or similar materials and colors. Ground or monument signs shall be strongly
encouraged; pylon signs are strongly discouraged. Neon tubed accent lighting is
prohibited.
B. The base of all signs shall be landscaped with plantings. The landscaped area shall
at a minimum equal the square footage of the sign face (per 17:6.09 of the City of
Muskego Zoning Ordinance).
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C. All other aspects of signage shall be in keeping with the requirements of the Sign
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Lighting
All off street lighting shall be down cast, cutoff, high pressure
sodium fixtures. The total height of fixtures, measured from
grade to the highest point of the pole and / or luminaire, shall
be 15 feet. The base shall be no greater than 6" above grade.
The Plan Commission may grant exceptions to the height of
lighting fixtures, provided that the total fixture height is equal or
less than the height of adjacent building eaves. Lighting shall
be positioned so as not to cause glare on adjacent properties
and streets. A maximum of 0.5 foot candles of light trespass at
the property line is permitted.
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Figure 8 : Appropriate Wall Pack Lighting
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All lighting within public rights-of-way shall utilize fixtures and poles as approved by the Public
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possible. The goal in this requirement is to remove as much incidental, site-to-site traffic from
public thoroughfares to reduce the possibility of traffic conflicts and accidents. Cross-access
drives may be either the interconnection of parking lots or the construction of a separate drive. In
either case, the minimum drive isle width should be no less than 24 feet.
Pedestrian access is critical to overall site design, as the Moorland Corridor represents a
significant community crossroads. The interconnection of recreation trails throughout the area is
strongly encouraged, including connections to adjacent developments.
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Figure 9 : Appropriate Pedestrian Accommodations Between Commercial Sites.
Note the separate from vehicular movements
Corporate identity shall not be prohibited. The Plan Commission shall not recognize same as
the driving factor in the design of the facility. Corporate identity shall be apparent yet reserved in
its display. The driving factor in the design of any facility shall be the criteria as expressed in this
document.
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I SECTION 4 COMPLIANCE
4.01 IN PERPETUITY
Per 17:6.11 of the City of Muskego Zoning Ordinance, Compliance in Perpetuity is required in
that, "Any Building, Site and Operational Plan granted through the authority of this Section shall be
perpetually binding upon the development to the extent that: all buildings and structures shall be
maintained in a tasteful, safe and appropriate manner; all landscaping shall be periodically
groomed and/or replaced when necessary; all drive, parking and pedestrian areas shall be kept in
a safe and passable condition. All repairs and maintenance shall be executed in a timely manner",
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