CCR2002015COMMON COUNCIL -CITY OF MUSKEG0
RESOLUTION #I52002
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT
Big Muskego Estates
WHEREAS, A preliminary plat for Big Muskego Estates in the SE % and SW % of
Section 13 was submitted on November 28,2001, and
WHEREAS, Said plat proposes the development of 54 residential lots and 49 acres of
common space: and
WHEREAS, The Plan Commission has recommended approval of the preliminary plat
subject to the conditions of Resolution #P.C. 187-2001 as adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City of
Muskego, upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission, does hereby approve the
preliminary plat of the Big Muskego Estates in the SE % and SW % of Section 13
subject to the conditions outlined in Resolution #P.C.187-2001 being met at the time of
the final plat.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this approval is subject to receipt of the submittal
fees and favorable reports from all approving and objecting agencies, and passage and
publication of Ordinance #1090, and approval and execution of the Pre-development
Agreement for Big Muskego Estates.
DATED THIS 22nd DAY OF Januarv ,2001
SPONSORED BY:
Ald. William Le Doux
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #15-2002 which was
adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 187-2001
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR BIG MUSKEG0 ESTATES BY
TOWNE REALTY, LOCATED IN THE SE '/4 AND SW X OF SECTION 13
(TAX KEY NO. 221 1.999)
WHEREAS, On November 28, 2001 a preliminary plat was submitted by Towne
Realty for the Benke-Schweitzer property located in the SE % and SW '/4 Of
Section 13, and
WHEREAS, The plat consists of 92 acres, proposes 54 parcels, and provides 49
acres of common open space, and
WHEREAS, Said property is proposed to be rezoned to RS-2/0PD Suburban
Residence District and Planned Development Overlay District, with SW
Shoreland Wetland District, and a Public Hearing is scheduled for January 8,
2002, and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Comprehensive Plan depicts this area for residential
development at a density not to exceed one dwelling unit per acre, and the yield
plan and sketch preliminary plat illustrate a density of 0.55 dwelling units per e acre, and
WHEREAS, Said parcels will be serviced by City sewer, and
WHEREAS, Said parcels may be served by private community water system,
and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Street System Plan depicts Durham Drive to have a 100
foot wide ultimate width, and the proposal is consistent with the Plan, and
WHEREAS, Wetlands, floodplain, and shoreland wetlands exist on the property
and are depicted to be preserved as common open space, and
WHEREAS, The Conservation Plan depicts the wetlands, floodplain, and
shoreland wetlands as a high management priority, and
WHEREAS, The lands proposed to remain in common open space are within the
project boundary of the Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area, and their preservation
will further the goals of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources with
minimal public investment, and
0 WHEREAS, The plat is required to provide on-site stormwater management as
required by Chapter 34, and the sketch preliminary plat accommodates this in
conjunction with a wetland restoration effort promoted by the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of a 92
acre, 54 parcel, preliminary plat of Big Muskego Estates Subdivision for the
Benke-Schweitzer property as proposed by Towne Realty, and located in the SE
?A and SW 'h of Section 13.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission recommends the
rezoning to RS-2 I OPD Suburban Residence District with Planned Development
Overlay District, and SW Shoreland Wetland District, with residential parcels
being a minimum parcel size of 20,000 square feet and a minimum average
parcel width of 110 feet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That absent of the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources' acquisition of the common open space, said areas shall be
owned and maintained by an incorporated Home Owners Association.
e BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That absent of the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources' acquisition of the common open space, said areas shall be
subject to a Management Plan which shall be executed concurrent with the Final
Plat.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this approval is subject to resolution of
technical discrepancies as identified by the City Planning Department and City
Engineers, and payment of all applicable fees in Section 18.14 of the Land
Division Ordinance and outstanding assessments if applicable.
Adopted: December 18,2001
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: December 18, 2001
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
0 ATTEST. Sandi Asti. Recording Secretary
City of Muskego
Plan Commission Supplement PC 187-2001
For the meeting of: December 18,2001
REQUEST: Preliminary Plat and Rezoning, Big Muskego Estates
Durham Drive I Tax Key No. 221 1.999
SE %and SW %of SECTION 13
PETITIONER Towne Realty
INTRODUCED December 18,2001
LAST AGENDA: N I A
PREPARED BY Brian Turk
BACKGROUND PC 187-2001
Plan Commission approved the sketch land division by Resolution #PC162-2001 on October 16. 2001. Common
Council also approved the concept by Resolution #202-2001 on October 23, 2001
The property is approximately 88 acres in size, and includes substantial marsh and lake frontage. A total of 54
permanent open space.
parcels are proposed to be located east of Durham Drive. The west side of Durham Drive is proposed to remain in
The Mayor's Office and Planning Staff have worked very closely with the petitioner and representatives of the DNR.
The submittal represents what all of the parties agree is the best approach to development.
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PLAN CONSISTENCY PC 187-2001
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The 2010 Plan depicts the entire property for residential development at
densities not to exceed one dwelling per acre. The planned development district
has a density of approximately 0.55 units per acre, and conforms to the Comp
Plan's density objectives.
The property is currently split-zoned, being RSE sewered residential
oning: wetland. The development will require rezoning the entire property to RS-
development, R-2 unsewered residential development. and SW shoreland
UOPD (minimum 20,000 square foot parcels). A public hearing has been
scheduled for January 8,2002.
The 2001-2005 does not depict any acquisitions in this area. The proposal is
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with the Plan. Durham Drive right-of-way will be dedicated to a
to allow a future off-street recreation trail.
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The Conservation Plan depicts the west side of the property to be a high
the Plan, as well as the DNRs Wildlife Area plan.
management priority. The planned development district serves to implement
The 2010 Plan depicts Durham Drive to be a 100 foot wide ultimate right-of-
~ " way. The proposal " is consistent with the Plan. Access control is provided. ~"
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" I w ibility Service Areas: 11 The developments will be served by municipal sewer. Water will be provided by
community well. The proposal is consistent with the Plan.
STAFF DISCUSSION PC 187-2001
The proposed planned development retains approximately 49 acres of land in permanent open space. Wetlands
and floodplain are located within the conservancy area.
The existing residence and agricultural buildings located to the west of Durham Drive are proposed to remain, and
will be divided by Certified Survey Map.
A 30 foot wide landscape easement is depicted along Durham Drive. Staff recommends that the westward views
should be preserved. No berming should be required. Staff recommends an agrarian-style fence line with low
ground covers and prairie - types of species
STAFF RECOMMENDATION PC 187-2001
Approval of Resolution #PC 187-2001.