PCR2014025RESOLUTION #P.C. 025-2014
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN
FOR FREY AUTO LOCATED IN THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 34
(TAX KEY 2293.996.002 / LOOMIS ROAD)
WHEREAS, On February 18, 2014 a re-submittal was received from Keller, Inc. for Frey Auto for
revisions to a new auto sales and service building located along Loomis Road (Tax Key No.
2293.996.002), and
WHEREAS, This property previously received approvals (BSO’s & CUG) to construct a new auto
sales and service facility per Resolution #PC 036-2011 on September 6, 2011 and per Resolution
#PC 036-2012 on July 9, 2012, and
WHEREAS, The property owner made some changes to the building and site and as such is now
seeking said amendment, and
WHEREAS, The changes include the following items:
1. The square footage of the building was decreased to 5,742 SF (from 7,689 SF).
2. The entire building is being lowered to a front height of 20 feet and a side wall/eve height
of 18 feet. The building on the previous approvals was 25 feet high in front and 18 feet
high on the sides.
3. The front office area on the most recent past approval was full masonry and the service
bay potion of the building contained 12 feet of masonry (lower) and 6 feet of steel panels
(upper). The new proposal contains masonry on the lower 7’-4” portion of the entire
building. The upper portion of the front (office) area is proposed to be EIFS and the
upper portion of the rear (service bay) area is proposed to be steel panels.
4. The parking lot layout and circulation have been changed and expanded (see details
below).
5. The enclosed outdoor storage area has been reduced in size (5,166 SF) and will be
screened with an 8 foot tall board-on-board fence. The gates are proposed to be chain
link.
6. The dumpster enclosure has been encompassed into the outdoor screened area.
7. The interior building layout has been slightly reconfigured due to the size reduction , and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned B-4 Highway Business and allows an auto sales and service
facility by conditional use grant (CUG), and
WHEREAS, Since there is not a substantial change to the use of the site, a public hearing for the
CUG amendment should not be required, and
WHEREAS, The 2020 Comprehensive Plan shows this property as commercial uses and the
proposal is consistent with the plan, and
WHEREAS, There are separate parking areas on the site for designated purposes with the
following breakdown:
Sales Stalls – 78 (9’x18’)
Sale Customer Stalls – 10 (10’x20’)
Employee Stalls – 7 (10’x20’)
Repair Customer Stalls – 14 (10’x20’)
Loaner Car Stalls – 12 (9’x18’)
Tow Truck & Delivery Stalls – 2 (10’x30’), and
WHEREAS, Hours of the business are going to remain the same as previously approved, which
are 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM M-F, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays and if
business grows they would like to extend their hours to 9:00 PM Monday - Saturday, and
WHEREAS, The building is setup with an office area in the front of the building with service bays
(6 bay doors – 3 on each side) to the rear of the building, and
WHEREAS, The building is being lowered (from the previously approved plans) to a front height
of 20 feet and a side wall/eve height of 18 feet, and
WHEREAS, The building is now being proposed to be constructed mainly with a single score split
face CMU, a triple score wire cut CMU, EIFS, and steel panels, and
WHEREAS, The majority of the CMU block will be a black ash color with the accent stripes being
crimson in color and the steel panels and EIFS being pearl gray in color, and
WHEREAS, The new proposal contains masonry on the lower 7’-4” portion of the entire building
and the upper portion of the front (office) area is proposed to be EIFS and the upper portion of the
rear (service bay) area is proposed to be steel panels, and
WHEREAS, The masonry on the elevations are currentl y under the 50% minimum that is typically
looked for in new commercial construction as most elevations fall between 35%-40% masonry,
and
WHEREAS, The overhead doors will contain two rows of full-light window panels, and
WHEREAS, The sale vehicle areas may not have fully marked stalls, but instead they may have
either a rear line or front and back marks, and
WHEREAS, Two concrete car displays have been added directly in front of the building and are
surrounded by landscaping, and
WHEREAS, Curbing will be installed in the interior of the site, and
WHEREAS, The site and building plans are subject to Fire Department approvals, and
WHEREAS, A revised landscape plan has not yet been submitted, and
WHEREAS, The City Forester will work with the petitioner based upon any changes/additions that
are needed and there is the possibility that street trees will be required along each of the lot lines
adjacent to the roads, and
WHEREAS, The development will be served by private onsite holding tank (s) and a new private
water well, and
WHEREAS, A stormwater pond is proposed on the western portion of the site, and
WHEREAS, The following items are only allowed on the inside of the vehicle/windows: price,
year, and any vehicle disclosure information that is required by State Law, and
WHEREAS, All conditions of the previous BSO approvals (per #PC 036-2011 & #PC 036-2012),
other than those modified by this resolution, are still applicable.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of an amended Building,
Site and Operation Plan for Frey Auto located along Loomis Road (Tax Key No. 2293.996.002).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the entire office area (on the front and sides) needs to
contain full masonry to be similar to the previously approved plans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the masonry band on the sides and rear of the building
should be raised to meet the 50% requirement on each elevation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the west elevation needs to include the addition of two
windows to match those on the east elevation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the rear elevation needs to include the addition of at least
two windows on the upper portion of the wall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The overhead doors and maintenance doors must be colored to
match the building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the number of vehicles for sale cannot exceed the numbers
for each location as shown on the approved site plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all one-way traffic areas must be properly marked with
signage and pavement markings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That if in the future the other previously approved parking lot
expansions occur, all interior landscape islands would need to be curbed at that time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That if there are more vehicles awaiting repair, customer cars, or
employee vehicles than there are spots for, then sale stalls must be used for these purposes, as
all vehicles must be only parked in marked stalls.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That details of the fenced enclosure will need to be provided
before building permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That wood fencing/cladding should be added to the swing gate for
the dumpster access and matching privacy slats should be added to the large sliding gate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a separate sign permit will be required before any signage
(temporary or permanent) can be installed and this includes any signage on the building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That curbed landscape island that was previously shown in the
sales area in front of the building needs to be added to the plans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The site plan is still subject to Fire Department approvals at the
time of building permits and possible changes to the site plan for the Fire Department may
include adding larger drive aisles for Fire Street requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That lighting fixture and pole details must be submitted before
building permits can be issued and all lighting fixtures must be full cut-off with a zero degree tilt
and the concrete bases for the pole lights cannot exceed 6 inches in height above grade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a revised photometric plan needs to be submitted before the
issuance of building permits for the new site layout.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a revised landscape plan must be submitted for the entire
site, with landscaping being installed around the outdoor storage area along Muskego Dam Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The fence around the outdoor storage area will be painted to
match the color of the structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Formal approvals from the Engineering Division of grading and
stormwater plans will be required before the issuance of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any bollards must be painted to match the colors of the
principal structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any new handicap signs be incorporated into bored bollards.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no outdoor storage of junked vehicles of any type is allowed
on the site, other than in the enclosed storage area and all other storage, parts, equipment, etc.
must be kept within the building or within the screened storage enclosure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no vehicles can be used as signage (i.e. box van, etc.),
signage and banners cannot be displayed on the outside of the vehic le/windshield, and no
advertisements, signage, banners, etc. are allowed, except for proper temporary or permanent
signage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all roof top and ground mechanicals (including HVAC
devices, electrical transformers, etc.) must be screened from view and/or incorporated into the
design of the site/structure (screening, etc.) and should be approved by the Planning Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That an annual review will still be required, as was previously
required for Frey Auto’s previous location.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any future site/building expansions and/or accessory
structures will require additional Plan Commission approvals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file and that all aspects of
this plan shall be maintained in perpetuity unless otherwise authorized by the Plan Commission.
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 init iation of legal action, or
both.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: March 3, 2014
Denied:
Deferred:
Introduced: March 3, 2014
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary