PCM19600627TOWN OF MUSKEGO
--" PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
WAUKESHA COUNTY, WISCONSIN
ALBERT F. CZARNEOEI CHAIRMAN
WALTER K. BOHRER ARTEUR H. KOLM BECRETAmI E. D. COOK LEBLIE BORENEON
The regular nonthly meeting of the Muskego Planning and Zoning
Commlssion was held on June 27, 1960 at 5:30 P. &I. The meeting
was conducted by the Chairman, l:&. Gottfried and those members
present were Pares, Larfison, Cook and Guhr. Also present was Lr.
William Nelson, L. C. Schroeder and Patrick Wh-ite, Supervisor. Mr. Pares excused himself at 9:OO P. *I. fron the neeting.
The minutes of the Nay 16, 1960 were read and accepted.
The first order of business was that petition for change in
S66-W14507 Janesville Xd., H. Corners 3, Wis. Following the
in text of the Zoning Ordinance as submitted by D. Wassen of
reading of the petition Mr. Nelson questioned the legality of
the petition due to the injection of intent in the wording.
I&. Nelson stated that these petitions must be prepared in
valid. Mr. Wassen then requested permission to resubmit his
accordance with all the rules and regulations to make them
petition and,he proceeded to do so. Mr. D. Burg asked the board
why this gentlemen has had so much difficulty in gaining the
information needed enabling him to file such petition, etc.
Mr..Wasse?, upon request of the commission, explained that
them equlpment consists of a band saw, drill press, cut-out
saw, etc. and their operation consists of building cabinets
and stairs in addition to the preparation of holiday displays
etc., which are made from the styro-foam. Mr. Wassen further
explained that the styro is a cold tar product and they only
work and their outlets are both wholesale and retail. Mr. cut the material and shape it prior to using it in the display
Wassen was asked how long the building had been vacant prior
Mr. Wassen was also asked whether or not he had applied €or an
to the time he moved in and Mr. Wassen stated about 3 or 4 yrs.
this time and then again at this point Mr. Wassen asked he be
occupancy p rmit and he answered in the negative. Prior to
given permission to read aloud a letter regarding the formation
of the organization. Mr. Gottfried again reminded those present
that all of these questions and statements may be brought out
at the proper time which would be the public hearing.
Mr. Ray Salentine appeared requesting permission to add a 100 x
W14431 Janesville Rd., 11. Corners 3, Vis. The site is present-
60' addition to his present garage which is located at 566-
According to Nr. Nelson Mr. Salentine's type of business would
ly zoned Local Business and is in the ~SEa of Section 2.
be included in 3.0% Conditional Uses (4) (b) Automobile Service -
Stations. It is-Mr. Salentine's intentions to make automobile
repairs, use it for business storage and also store antique
cars. Mr. Nelson suggested that before a decision is met that
the planners be given time to further define the zoning ordinance in an attempt to determine whether 3.08 (4) (b) Conditional
Uses would cover this type of operation.
The next order of business was that request of the Land Develop-
ment Corporation for a change in text of the zoning permTtting
a change from an A-1 District to an At-2 District. The parcel
of property in question is located in the NW$ of Section 32.
It was the recommendation of the planner that this request not
be granted due to the percolation test results, that a reduct-
ion in area may not assure adequate sewage disposal operation,
a change at this time would only result in piece-meal changes
in the zoning prior to the completion of the comprehensive study
and also that the subdivider's thought that this piece of land
lays out better as 30,000 sq. ft. lots would not be a valid
basis for a zoning change. The commission then suggested to Mr.
Graves that he officially withdraw his formal petition and re-
data be also submitted along with the preliminary plat. The
submit a preliminary plat for 1 acre lots and that the road
board then verbally informed Mr. Graves that they would accept^
the preliminary plat providing the acreage remained at 1.
A Mrs. Stephen Ball appeared to renew her request permitting
her to build a home for themselves on a two acre tract they own
located in the SE* of Section 19 on Hillendale Drive and is
zoned Agriculture. It was kxplained that to rezone such small
was a doubt whether it would be passed by the Waukesha County
Park and Planning Commission. Mr. Nelson explained that if the
board were sympathetic to hardshlp cases such as this one they
could make an amendment to the ordinance permitting the Ball's
to proceed with their building plans.
Mr. Vishnevsky and Mr. Baglein of Modern American Homes, Inc.,
which is part of the SE$ of Section 9. It is the intention
again submitted a preliminary plat for the Walbeck Estates
uf the developer to develop every other lot until municipal
lots for building purposes. Mr. Nelson reminded the conmission
sewers are avaiLabLe and then, at that time, sell those odd
that the zoning ordinance would have to be amended since the
size of these lots do not meet the minimum requirements and
questioned whether this would be feasible either since the
Comprehensive study is scheduled to be completed by March, 1961. Mr. Vishnevsky was asked whether they would be willing to wait,
but he stated that they are anxious to proceed as this land
minded the board that the only way a plat could be accepted
has been idle for two or three years already. The planner re-
for this area would have to follow one of the following patterns;
1. Develop the area in accordance with our present minimum
area requirements of the zoning. 2. Develop every other lot
as proposed. 3. Plat the area out into double lots and
then after municipal sewers are available permit the owner to
representatives of Modern American Homes that their problem
sell the odd lot for bldg. purposes. The board informed the
would be given consideration at a meeting with the Planner and
town attorney and they would be notified as to how they might
best proceed.
an area would be "spot zoning" or piece-meal planning and there
.; A Mr. Cerwin of the Texas Company next appeared requesting permiss-
ion that he be granted permission to move a tavern off of its
present location back on to two lots located on the corner of
Lannon Drive north of Janesville Road and then build a filling
station on the spot which the tavern originally stood. The
testimony that these two lots would not give him the minimum
area involved is zoned Local Business, but it was Mr. Schroeder's
tain 17,500 and 17,000 sq. ft. Mr. Cerwin further explained
square footage required under the zoning ordinance as they con-
that the tavern would be remodelled somewhat and is owned by
Mr. Frank Michalski. Mr. Nelson informed the board that this
present Subdivision Control Ordinance, Section 10, Existing
problem could be solved as it would be permitted under our
Substandard Lots providing the health and safety of the area
and individuals would not become affected. It was also noted
that percolation tests would have to show that both lots would
adequately serve both uses. It was suggested to Mr. Cerwin
prospective buyer and if this is not possible Mr. Michalski
that Mr. Michalski make the request himself rather than the
could appoint someone to represent him such as a son, etc.
Mr. Kurtze of the NE* of Section 15 appeared seeking permission
to sell and divide a tract of land which presently is part of
Mr. Kurtze only five lots have been sold of the entire unrecorded
an estate and are under land lease agreements. According to
area and if the owners would divide these lots in preparation of
selling them most of them would not meet the zoning minimum of
20,000 square feet. The roads in the area are approximately 50'
wide and would not require too much fill and leveling if the
town were to take them over. Mr. Kurtze further stated that
if this area were to be replatted some of the lots would end
up with two cottages on them due to the perculiar placement of
requirements with a slight tolerance. Mr. Nelson stated that
some of them, but in some cases they might be able to meet the
percolation tests alone might alter the picture. It was
the board could allow a slight tolerance regarding lot size, but
suggested that Mr. Kurtze to go to a surveyor and have him draw
up a preliminary plat and resubmit it to the commission. It
was also brought out by Mr. Gottfried and the planner that the
state requires that 50' right-of-way to the lake be provided
on all plats which abut the lake proper.
The last order of business was that of the consideration of the
petition of Adelia and Ernest Bluhm requesting that Conditional
Use be granted to operate a gravel pit in the W+ of the SW*
Mr. Guhr made a motion that the commission make recommendation
except r. r., in Section 12, T5N, R20E on a.ten acre tract.
to the Muskego Town Board that approval be granted to Ernest
and Adelia Bluhm to operate a gravel pit under a Conditional
Use Status on the aforesaid property with the provision that
a new road be built North of the pit and McShane Road shall
not be used for gravel pit purposes. Motion seconded by Cook
and motion was passed.
Mrs. Ethel Weaver inquired of the board whether Melford Foth's
problem had been resolved and the chairman stated that it had
been referred to the town attorney for legal disposition.
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Mr. Cook made a motion at 10:55 P. M., as seconded by Robin Lamson,
for adjourment and motion passed.
The board following their adjourment realized that they failed
to set up the public hearing for D. Wassen so they reconvened
to enable them to set up the public hearing for July 25, 1960
at 7:OO P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Bette /"-%-/""/ J. owyer
Secretary
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