PCR2003118RESOLUTION #P.C. 118-2003
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS CO-LOCATION FOR T-MOBILE ON THE NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS
PROPERTY IN THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 2
(W146 S6365 TESS CORNERS DRIVE / TAX KEY NO. 2165.998.002)
WHEREAS, On November 6, 2001 the Plan Commission approved Resolution #PC 176-2001,
approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan amendment for Milwaukee SMSA Ltd. Partnership
representing Cingular Wireless for a wireless communications co-location facility on the property
at W146 S6365 Tess Corners Drive (Tax Key No. 2165.998.002), and
WHEREAS, On November 19, 2002 a Building Site and Operation Plan amendment for Telecorp
was approved in Resolution #PC 140-2002 to occupy the wireless co-location point approved for
Cingular Wireless, and
WHEREAS, Plans were received by T-Mobile to occupy the wireless co-location point approved
for Cingular Wireless, and
WHEREAS, The facility is proposed to be located on an existing monopole containing two
existing wireless arrays, and
WHEREAS, Said property is currently zoned I-1, Industrial Park District, and the existing
monopole is classified as legal, non-conforming as it exceeds the maximum permitted height in
the I-1 District, and does not meet the minimum setback required in the District, and
WHEREAS, The facility is located within an established View Corridor, and only stealth facilities
are allowed within said corridors, and
WHEREAS, The petitioner has submitted a letter from a Professional Engineer certifying that the
monopole integrity is sufficient to structurally support the proposed array, and
WHEREAS, Co-location facilities do not require a public hearing per Section 36.04(4), and
WHEREAS, Equipment cabinets are proposed to be contained within a structure with residential
character, and this does meet the Chapter 36 requirement, and
WHEREAS, A landscape plan is required to be submitted that illustrates the screening of the
lease areas and equipment to mitigate sight lines from the public right-of-way, and said submittal
is not to the City Forester’s satisfaction, and
WHEREAS, A surety in a form acceptable to the Finance Committee is required, and said surety
has not been received at this time, and
WHEREAS, The public interest would be served by enhancing wireless communications and
emergency 911 capabilities.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of a Building, Site and
Operation Plan amendment submitted by T-Mobile for a wireless communications co-location
facility on the property at W146 S6365 Tess Corners Drive (Tax Key No. 2165.998.002).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the written approval for T-Mobile to occupy the wireless co-
location point approved for Cingular Wireless has been received from Milwaukee SMSA Ltd.
Partnership representing Cingular Wireless and is on file in the Planning Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The City’s consulting engineer must approve the structural
analysis that the monopole integrity is sufficient to structurally support the proposed array prior to
the release of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this approval is subject to receipt and approval of a surety by
the Finance Committee prior to release of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the landscape plan shall be approved by the Plan
Commission prior to the release of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That design detail for equipment shelter be approved by the Plan
Commission with the addition of a lighting fixture outlined in the Tess Corners Design Guide.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file in the Building
Department and that all aspects of this plan as they relate to landscape areas and drainage shall
be maintained in perpetuity unless otherwise authorized by the Plan Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That if occupancy is requested prior to the completion of
landscaping and/or asphalting, a bond, letter of credit or cashiers check equal to twice the value
of said costs must be submitted to the Planning Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That failure to comply with the approval contained in this
resolution shall result in the imposition of fines of $100 per day, the initiation of legal action, or
both.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Approved: September 16, 2003
Denied:
Deferred:
Introduced: September 16, 2003
ATTEST: Sandi Asti, Recording Secretary