PCM19650518PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEGC e MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 1965'
PRESENT: William F. Chase, Sec'y, Clarence C. Walrath, Ed Budish,
Willard Bertram, and Charles Buehler; also present were Russell
Knetzger, Consultant, and Gerald Lee, Bldg. Inspector.
ABSENT: Mayor Jerome Gottfried, Chairman, and John Meinhardt.
Mr. Chase presided in the absence of Mayor Gottfried and called the
meeting to order at 8:Os P.M.
MINUTES of the meeting held May 4, 1965, were approved as mailed.
LEON BOURDO - Mr. Tom Peterson, Waukesha Land Surveys, Inc.,
Plat and Petition for Zoning Change for an 8 acre parcel in NW,
appeared in behalf of Mr. Leon Bourdo and presented Preliminary
Section 31, to be changed from A to R-1.
Prior to the present zoning ordinance this 8 acre parcel was
divided into 8 one acre lots. Through a misunderstanding between
the Bourdos and their attorney these parcels were recorded as 1
eight acre.parce1. The present zoning would allow only 2 lots on
the remaining open land. If the zoning were amended to agree with
that across Crowbar Rd., 3 lots would be obtained.
Mr. Buehler moved, as seconded by Mr. Budish, that the Planning
Commission, in line with its standard policy of recognizing lots
which have been recorded without proper compliance to the sub-
Mr. Bourdo at the Southwest intersection of Crowbar Road and Kelsey
division control ordinance, that the 2 one acre lots created by
Drive, shown on the survey dated May 18, 1965, by Waukesha land^
Surveys, Inc., be approved subject to submittal of final Certified
Plat. Motion carried.
Mr. Budish moved, as seconded by Mr. Buehler, that a letter be sent
what the condition of the land is and that he have two or three
to Mr. Bourdo advising him that the Commission would like to know
percolation tests taken. Motion carried.
Planner Knetzger will procure soil data from Southeast' Wisconsin
Regional as pertains to same.
GLENDON HILL - Attorney Arnold Gazinski appeared with Mrs. Glendon
Hill seekina division of land in Oak Hill Estates, Section 3, and
presented tbVe Commission with Certified Survey Plat.
The Recording Secretary read a letter from Nelson & Associates
recommending that this division not be approved. Planner Knetzger
purchase this land, a division could be considered.
advised Attorney Gazinski that should an adjacent property owner
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.a In view of this, Attorney Gazinski and Mrs. Hill withdrew the
petition.
CHECKERWAY BUS - Building Inspector Lee reported that Checkerway
Bus was not fulfilling the conditions set forth when they received
the Conditional Use Grant.
Mr. Jacobsen appeared and stated that he had planted Honeysuckle
be 61 high in 3 or 4 months. He also advised that he could not
in the proposed area and had been advised that these bushes would
oil the area until the school term was over. He noted that when
the Jr. High School opened, he would have one additional bus and
carry-all.
It was agreed by the Commission that any action on this would be
postponed until the next meeting so there could be a visual
inspection of this site.
CORNELIUS KATSFEY - Mr. Cornelius Katsfey and Mr. and Mrs. Eli
Hennig appeared seeking division of Mr. Katsfeyls land in Section
A Plat of Survey was presented to the Commission;
12 on which Mr. & Mrs. Hennig are planning to build a dwelling.
percolation tests taken and possibly a soil boring test.
It was agreed by the Commission that Mr. Katsfey should have more
JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENTRANCE SIGN - Mr. Lloyd Driessen appeared
in behalf of the Jaycees and presented a copy of their proposed
entrance sign, which they would like to place at the north and
south ends of Racine and at the city limits on each end of Highway
0 24.
Planner Knetzger advised that the City was putting up signs in
landscaped areas and suggest,ed that perhaps there could be a land-
scaped area for community signs.
Mr. Budish suggested that this matter be referred to the Planner
for study and recommendation at the next meeting. The Planner
will also check with the State Highway Commission as to sign re-
quirements.
BOLDT-KURTH - Mr. Otto Kurth appeared with Surveyor Tom Peterson
seeking division of land in Sections 2 and 11, Belmont Greens
Subdvn. and presented a Preliminary Plat. This division would
create 3 parcels where there are now 2.
Mr. Walrath moved, as seconded by Mr. Buehler, that approval be
given the Preliminary Plat as submitted. Motion carried.
Mr. Kurth questioned if he could put gravel on a private road
should he and Mr. Boldt so build one. The gravel would come from
removed. the necessary amount of gravel, he would replace the top-
an area from which the top soil has been removed and when he had
soil and this in turn would make a better appearance in this area.
The Commission suggested that the Building Inspector review this
proposed road and report back at the next meeting.
RICHARD MAURICE - Mr. Richard Maurice appeared in regard to the
expansion of his present Conditional Use Status for the purpose
of building an addition at Lakeside Tool& Machine Go., W180 ST785
Racine Ave. He presented plans for the proposed addition, He
pointed out that the addition would be of 12" blocks to coincide @ with the present building.
Alderman Budish moved that the Planning Commission set the hearing
for the Expansion of Conditional Use for July 6, 1965, 7:30 P.M.
Mr. Walrath seconded and the motion was carried.
publication to Mr. Walrath. The proper notice was drawn up by Planner Knetzger and given for
WALTER VESBACH - Mr. Walter Vesback and Surveyor Don Polzin
appeared in regard to the proposed plan development of the Vesbach
property. Planner Khetzger reviewed the sketch plan and read
recommendation from Nelson & Assoc.
Mr. Budish moved, as seconded by Mr. Bertram, that the sketch plan
submitted by Hoffman-Polzin & Associates, Inc., on behalf of
Walter Vesbach showing a proposed East-West street to carry the
sewer interceptor, be modified in accordance with the Plannerls
be located further to the South and that no residential development
recommendations so that the Parkway, at least in its Western portion,
be shown on the South side of the Parkway West of the proposed
subdivision street line just West of the present Vesbach residence
and farm buildings. Motion carried.
(I) request of Tomsinger Construction Go. to build 1400 sq. ft. model
HTLLENDALE HEIGHTS - Surveyor Don Polzin appeared in regard to the
homes in Hillendale Heights.
Planner Knetzger advised that he had discussed rezoning procedures
with Attorney Hippenmeyer and three were discussed as concerns
same :
1. Plan Development - Could not be used since they are already
constructing the remaining roads in the subdivision so it is too
late to replat the land.
was Mr. Hippenmeyer's recommendation that the City not enter into
2. Rezoning tied to an agreement or sub-dividers contract - It
zoning changes with such contractual conditions.
whether or not to grant a strztght rezoning.
3. Simple Rezoning - Recommendation that the Commission decide
There was some discussion by the Commission as to whether zoning for
1600 sq. ft. was penalizing childless or retired couples who would
not need this much living area.
Mr. Budish moved, as seconded by Mr. Walrath, that the Commission go
on record as being against rezoning of this land and that the request
for rezoning by Tomsinger Construction Go. be denied. Motion carried.
@ Planner Knetzger advised that he will look into valuation zoning.
STATE SAND & GRAVEL - Mr. Richard Retzlaff and Surveyor Don Polzin
presented the Commission with a map of the existing Crowbar Road
proposed relocation of Crowbar Road.
and high pressure gas line in Section 18 and a sketch of the
The Commission discussed the farm area in Vernon which would loose
a city-maintained road. It was suggested by Planner Knetzger that
one of the Aldermen contact this gentleman and also State Sand &
Gravel contact him.
Mr. Walrath moved that the Plan Commission would be receptive to
the submittal of revised plans showing a relocation of Crowbar
Road further to the East. Mr. Buehler seconded and the motion was
carried.
BASSE - GEBHARDT - Mr. Chase read the recommendation of the Common
touncil as concerns this rezoning from the Council minutes of May
11, 1965.
Mr. Buehler moved, as seconded by Mr. Budish, that the proposed
Highway 24 measured along the Easterly property line of the Supper
access road be approximately 650' from the center line of State
Club, that point represents the Northwest intersection of the 80'
road and the East-West 60' road (Vine St.). Motion carried.
JOE DELFOSSE, JR. - Mr. Budish moved, as seconded by Mr. Walrath,
car garage at W191 S6474 Racine Ave., Section 5. Motion carried.
WM. L. SCHLTBEL - As a result of the Public Hearing, Mr. Walrath
moved, as seconded by Mr. Bertram, that approval be given for the
expansion of conditional use for an addition above the garage.
Motion carried.
I that architectural approval be given for the construction of a two
DUANE WHITEHOUSE - As a result of the Public Hearing, Mr. Walrath
moved, as seconded by Mr. Chase, to grant the conditional use and
approve the building-site and operatronal plans as submitted and
filed. Motion carried.
JAMES -HERNKE - Build.ing Inspector Lee reported that James Hernke
will have the area cleared up in a short time. Mr. Chase suggested
that it be put on the agenda for the next meeting, June 1, 1965.
ZONING AMENDMENTS - Mr. Walrath moved, as seconded by Mr. Budish,
to amend 5.05 (2) bv addine: the following: "but mav include land
zoned "wetland-floo~plaint"subject to complaince with Section 6.01
(2) and (3) .I' Motion carried.
8 adjournment and the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 A.M.
ADJOURNMENT - Mr. Walrath moved, as seconded by Mr. Budish, for
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary