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COMMON COUNCIL. CITY OF MUSKEGO
ORDINANCE #1132
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 41
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEGO
TO ADD SECTION 41.06 (8)
(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
add Section 41.06 (8) as follows:
41.06 DETAILED COMPONENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(8) Tess Corners Design Guide, adopted by the Plan Commission on February 4,
2003 and the Common Council on February 25, 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 is hereby
repealed as to those terms that conflict.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 25th DAY OF Februarv ,2003
CITY OF MUSKEGO
f~/J~æ%k~~~ arK A. Slocomb, Mayor
ATTEST:
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First reading: 2/11/03
Published this 6th day of March, 2003
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Approved by the
Mayors Task Force on Economic Development
November 19,2002
Adopted by the
Plan Commission
DATE OF ADOPTION
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Common Council
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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
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 D. Turk, Planning Director
Dustin J. Wolff, Assistant Planning Director
Emily Champagne, GIS Coordinator
Jeffrey Muenkel, Associate Planner
Adam Trzebiatowski, Intern
Marisa Pankowski, Intern
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RESOLUTION #PC 157-2002
APPROVAL OF THE TESS CORNERS 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, Tess Corners 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 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.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission hereby adopts the Tess Corners
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission recommends the adoption of the Tess
Corners Desiqn Guide as a detaiied component of the Comprehensive Plan as outlined in Chapter
41 of the Municipal Code to the Common Council.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted:
Defeated:
Deferred: November 19, 2002
Introduced: November 19, 2002
ATTEST: Sandi Asti, Recording Secretary
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COMMON COUNCIL. CITY OF MUSKEGO
ORDINANCE #
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 41, SECTION 41.06 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 (8) as follows:
(8) Tess Corners Design Guide, adopted by the Plan Commission on
Common Council on
and the
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 invaiid,
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 repeaied as to those
terms that conflict.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 PREAMBLE
...........................................................................................................................1 1.01 AUTHORITY ............................ ....................................................................................................1 1.02 PURPOSE ..............................,....................................................................................................1
1.03 SCOPE ................................................... .....................................................................................1
1.04 CITATION OF GUIDE ............ ..................... ................................................................................1
SECTION 2 GEOGRAPHIC AREA ...................................................................... ....................................2 2.01 TESS CORNERS ........................................................................................................................2
SECTION 3 EAST DESIGN STANDARDS ............... ...............................................................................3
3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................3
SECTION 4 WEST DESIGN STANDARDS.............................................................................................8
4.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................... ............................8
SECTION 5
COMPLIANCE....................................................................................................................15
5.01 IN PERPETUITY.............................................................................. ..........................................15
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I SECTION 1
1.01
1.02
1.03
1.04
PREAMBLE
AUTHORITY
The Tess Corners 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 Section 66.1001 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
Major street reconstruction activities are planned to occur along the Janesville Road (County
Trunk Highway "L") corridor from College Avenue (CTH HH) to Moorland Road (CTH 0). The
Waukesha County Department of Transportation has designated the roadway to be widened from
two lanes to four lanes, with dedicated turning lanes. This reconstruction project will result in a
substantial change to the local aesthetics, and will result in the relocation or demolition of
numerous buildings in the Tess Corners area.
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 Tess Corners area so as 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 Tess Corners area.
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.
CITATION OF GUIDE
This Guide shall be cited as follows, e.g.: Tess Corners Design Guide, Section 1.04.
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I SECTION 2 GEOGRAPHIC AREA
2.01 TESS CORNERS
Area. The Tess Corners Area shall be generally defined as those lands located along Janesville
Road (CTH L) from Durham Drive to College Avenue (CTH HH); including those lands along Tess
Corners Drive from Gaulke Drive to College Avenue. A map of the area can be found in Figure 1.
Intent. This area entails two distinct development characteristics, and are denoted herein as East
and West districts.
East. The area generally east of Tess Corners Drive is identified as offering a wide range of
commercial, industrial, and institutional activities and services. It is the goal of this document to
maintain the viability and improve and unify the visual aspects of the Janesville Road corridor.
West. The area generally west of Tess Corners Drive is intended to encourage mixed-use,
compact development that facilitates the efficient use of services. The West area diversifies and
integrates land uses within close proximity to each other, and it should provide for the daily retail
and customer service needs of the Tess Corners residents.
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I SECTION 3 EAST DESIGN STANDARDS
3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Applicability. To advance the ideals of this Guide, the following design standards are
implemented in the defined Tess Corners East area (See Figure 1). These standards shall
apply to all development and re-development of commercial, industrial, two-family, and multi-
family properties within the defined boundaries.
B. Buildings. The following shall apply to all applicable buildings:
1. Buildings shall be constructed to be harmonious with their natural and built
surroundings while avoiding repetition and monotony.
2. The exterior treatments of all buildings and structures shall be incorporate elements
found in the Dutch Colonial, Colonial Revival, or Bungalow styles of architecture (Fig.
2).
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Figure 2: Samples of appropriate architecture with Dutch Colonial or Colonial Revival and Craftsman Influences
3. Materials such as brick and decorative masonry and/or natural materials (Le. lap
board, cedar siding, stone work) shall be primary construction material, and shall be
subject to Plan Commission review and approval on a case-by-case basis. Under no
circumstances shall exterior insulation and finish system (E.I.F.S.) be an allowed
building material within this District.
4. 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.
5. 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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6. Pitched roofs such as hip, gambrel, gable, etc.; utilizing cedar, architectural asphalt or
dimensional shingles shall be required (Fig. 3). The use of raised steel seamed
panels, or other similar materials is generally discouraged and is subject to review
and approval of the Plan Commission. In the case of commercial developments, they
shall provide elevations that reflect these standards through façade or parapet wall
presentations.
Figure 3: Appropriate roofllnes and materials.
7. 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. All screening is subject to review and
approval by the Plan Commission.
C. Colors utilized in the project design shall be non-florescent. Earth tones such as gray, green,
brown, burgundy, and tan 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), 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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D. 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 (Fig. 4). 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 4: Appropriate Parking Lot Island Placement
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E. Landscaping shall be in accordance with the following:
1. A fifteen-foot (15') landscape buffer shall be required abutting the Janesville Road
right-of-way. The Plan Commission shall review the placement, numbers and sizes to
determine appropriateness.
2. Landscaping for the development site shall be designed to complement 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.
Figure 5: Appropriate Perimeter Landscaping
3. 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.
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5. Street trees shall be required to be planted at the rate of one tree for every 50 lineal feet
abutting a public right-of-way. All street tree species selections are to be from the
approved list of "large-species" by the City Forester.
6. In addition to the guidelines expressed for parking areas in Section 3.01.D. above,
plantings shall be required around the foundation of all primary structures. The Plan
Commission shall review the placement, quantity, and species to determine
appropriateness.
7. Native plant species are recommended. Plants known to be invasive shall not be used.
All species selections are to be approved by the City Forester.
8. Where a proposed commercial or multiple family use of land abuts single family use or
two family use of land, the petitioner may be required to install appropriate screening as
determined by the Plan Commission. Such screening shall be fencing constructed of
cedar and shall be of a dog-eared board-on-board pattern, or the dense planting of
landscape materials.
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F. Signage shall be in accordance with the following:
1. 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 prohibited. Neon tube accent lighting is prohibited.
2. 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).
Figure 6: Appropriate Landscaping for Monument Signs
3. All other aspects of signage shall be in keeping with the requirements of the Sign
Ordinance of the City of Muskego.
G. Lighting
1. All off-street lighting shall be down-cast, cutoff fixtures. The total height of fixtures,
measured from grade to the highest point of the pole and/or lamp, shall be 15 feet. The
base shall be no greater than 6" above grade. All bulbs or lamps shall be high-pressure
sodium vapor.
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2. 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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3. All lighting within public rights-of-way shall utilize fixtures and poles as approved by the
Public Work Committee.
G. Vehicular cross-access to and between neighboring properties shall be implemented
wherever 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.
H. Pedestrian access is critical to overall site design, as the Tess Corners 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 7: Appropriate Pedestrian Accommodations Between Commercial Sites.
Note the separation from vehicular movements
I. 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 WEST DESIGN STANDARDS
4.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Applicability. To advance the ideals of this Guide, the following design standards are
implemented in the defined Tess Corners East area (See Figure 1). These standards shall
apply to all development and re-development of commercial, two-family, and multi-family
properties within the defined boundaries.
B. Buildings. Buildings shall be constructed to be harmonious with their natural and built
surroundings while avoiding repetition and monotony. The exterior treatments of all buildings
and structures shall be designed in a Bungalow (Fig. 8) or Colonial Revival (Fig. 10) style of
architecture.
1. Bungalows. The following shall apply to all applicable bungalow structures:
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a. Materials such as brick and decorative masonry and/or natural materials (Le. lap
board, cedar siding, stone work) shall be primary construction material, and shall be
subject to Plan Commission review and approval on a case-by-case basis. Under OQ
circumstances shall exterior insulation and finish system (E.I.F.S.) be an allowed
building material within this District.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. Low-pitched gable or jerkin-head (clipped gable) roof, wide roof overhangs and gable
or jerkin-head roofed front porch utilizing cedar or architectural asphalt shingles shall
be required.
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Figure 11: Samples of appropriate architecture with Colonial Revival with Craftsman Influences
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a. Materials such as brick and decorative masonry and/or natural materials (i.e. lap
board, cedar siding, stone work) shall be primary construction material, and shall be
subject to Plan Commission review and approval on a case-by-case basis. Under no
circumstances shall exterior insulation and finish system (E.I.F.S.) be an allowed
building material within this District.
Building details may include swan's neck pediments (a type of pediment with curved
sides, used as a decorative element over windows and doors), pilasters, Palladian
windows (a group of three windows in which the middle one is wider, taller and usually
arched), columned porticos, dormer windows, classical entablatures, and doors with
sidelights and transoms.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. A gable, hip or gambrel (a roof with two slopes of different pitches on either side of
the ridge) roofs, utilizing cedar or architectural asphalt shingles shall be required.
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Figure 9: Appropriate Bungalow Rooflines and Materials.
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e. All 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, and may include natural landscape materials.
2. Colonial Revival. The following shall apply to all applicable colonial revival structures:
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e. All 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, and may include natural landscape materials.
C. Colors utilized in the project design shall be non-florescent. Typical paint colors are brown,
tan, terra cotta, white, gray, and muted greens. Earth tones 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.
D. 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 25 lineal feet. A landscaping plan for the parking area
shall be required as outlined in F. below.
E. Landscaping shall be in accordance with the following:
1. A landscape plan shall be provided as a component of the Building Site and Operation
Plan for each development site. The Plan Commission shall review the placement,
species, and quantities, to determine appropriateness.
2. 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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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. The installation
of sod shall be required for all yard areas abutting a public right-of-way.
4. Street trees shall be required to be planted at the rate of one tree for every 50 lineal feet
abutting a public right-of-way. All street tree species selections are to be approved by the
City Forester.
5. In addition to the guidelines expressed for parking areas in Section 4.01.D. above,
plantings shall be required around the foundation of all primary structures. The Plan
Commission shall review the placement, quantity, and species to determine
appropriateness.
6. Native plant species are recommended. Plants known to be invasive shall not be used.
All species selections are to be approved by the City Forester.
7. Where a proposed commercial or multiple family use of land abuts single family use or
two family use of land, the petitioner may be required to install appropriate screening as
determined by the Plan Commission. Such screening shall be fencing constructed of
cedar and shall be of a dog-eared board-on-board pattern, or the dense planting of
landscape materials.
F. Signage shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Sign age shall be designed in unity with the building design through the use of the same or
similar materials and colors. The use of wall and hanging building signs are strongly
encouraged. While ground or monument signs are not specifically prohibited, their use is
strongly discouraged. All signs are subject to the review and approval of the Plan
Commission. Pylon signs are prohibited. Neon tube accent lighting is prohibited.
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Figure 13: Appropriate Signs in the Tess Corners West area.
2. The base of all monument 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).
3. All other aspects of sign age shall be in keeping with the requirements of the Sign
Ordinance of the City of Muskego.
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G. Lighting
1. All off-street lighting shall be down-cast type fixtures (Fig. 14 and Fig. 15). The total
height of fixtures, measured from grade to the highest point of the pole and/or lamp, shall
be 15 feet. The base shall be no greater than 6" above grade. All bulbs or lamps shall be
high-pressure sodium vapor.
2. 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.
3. All lighting within public rights-of-way shall utilize fixtures and poles as approved by the
Public Works Committee.
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Figure 15: Appropriate wall lighting for the Tess Corners West area
H. Vehicular cross-access to and between neighboring commercial properties is a desired site
design element by the Plan Commission, and shall be implemented wherever possible.
However, the Plan Commission recognizes that parcels in the Tess Corners West area are
typically smaller in size and the physical implementation of cross-access may be impractical.
Pedestrian access is critical to overall site design, as the Tess Corners West area
represents a significant community crossroads. The goal of this requirement is to remove as
much incidental, site-to-site traffic from public thoroughfares to reduce the possibility of traffic
conflicts and accidents. The interconnection of recreation trails, sidewalks, and service walks
throughout the area is strongly encouraged, including connections to adjacent developments.
The Plan Commission shall determine on a case-by-case basis the applicability of this
element, and the degree to which a proposal meets the intention of this section.
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Figure 16: Appropriate Pedestrian Accommodations Between Commercial Sites
J. Corporate identity shall not be prohibited. However, 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 5 COMPLIANCE
5.01 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."
Chapter 35 of the Municipal Code, Property Maintenance Code, shall be enforced in its entirety in
conjunction with the provisions of this Design Guide for all commercial, two-family, multi-family,
and industrial land uses.
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