PCM19671017CITY PIAN COMMISSION e CITY OF MUSKEG3
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 17, 1967
CITY WLL
Mayor Gottfried called the meeting to order at 8:03 P. M.
PRESENT: Mayor Jerome Gottfried, Chairman, William F. Chase, Sec'y, Willard
Bertram, Charles Buehler, Paul DeAngelis and Ed Raimann. Plan Consultant
Russell Knetzger 8: Building Inspector Lee were also present.
ABSENT: Alderman S. Robert Lentini
MINKCES: The minutes of the previous meeting, October 3, 1967, were approved
as mailed.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
discuss his junking operation which is located in the NW$ of Section 12 along
Tess Corners Dr. and Woods Rd.
Building Inspector Lee reported that he had looked at the Glockner
property, that Mr. Glockner is using excavating equipment indicating the
continuance of an extractive operation.
for junked auto bodies. He further advised that he is operating in accordance
JACK GL4XKNER - Mr. Glockner, 571 W13219 Tess Corners Dr., appeared to
hr. Glockner advised that he has been excavating for years to make room
October 19, 1965.
Nth the site and Operational plan which he submitted to- the Comission
Mr. Chase expressed concern about the restoration of the property and
Mr. Glockner advisd that it is his intention to cover the pit with fill from
an existing hill when his operation is finished.
residential area will no doubt eventually meet opposition. He questioned
Mayor Gottfried expressed concern that a business such as this in a
if it would be a hardship if the junking permit were not renewed next year
and Mr. Glockner advised that it would be.
submitted in 1965 and compared the topogzaphy of the Glockner property on
the aerial maps of 1956, 1963, and 1967 noticing a substantial increase in
been placed on the Glockner pperations in 1965:
the size of the pit. Theyalso reviewed the following conditions which had
(Excerpt from the minutes of Oct. 19, 1965)
permit for Jack Glockner be renewed with the condition that not in excess of
"Mr. Walrath moved to recommend to the Common Council that the junking
300 cars be permitted and that the junking operation be confined within the
bounds of the pit as indicated on the site plan submitted October 5, 1965,
and that he maintain the property so that these cars are not visible from
the two major roads. Mr. Budish seconded the motion and it carried."
The Commission reviewed the site and operational plan which had been ,
It was the Commission's decision to view this property within the next
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appeared seeking approval of an extractive operation on the Otto Kurth property
OTTO KUHTH - Mr. Charles Borchert, sub-contractor for Texaco, Inc.,
in the NE% of Section 11. The Commission had deferred action on this request
at the previous meeting to enable the mmbers to view this area.
The Commission discussed their findings and it was their opinion that
property could be made. Mr. Borchert expressed his agreement to this proposal.
during the extractive operation some progress on the restoration of the
Mr. Chase moved to grant permission to Otto Kurth and Charles BOrchert
subject to the following conditions:
to remove 2000 cubic yards of fill from the Otto Kurth property in Section 11
1. The two potholes existing to the east be filled.
2. The hills in that area be leveled.
3. The balance of the 2000 cubic yards be removed from the east face of the
western bank and this bank be sloped upon completion of the operation.
4. That Mr. Borchert give the City a certified check in the amount of $500.00
to be held to guarantee performance.
Mr. Buehler seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
request for a 3 acre land division in the SE%, Section 7, on which the son
desires to construct a dwelling.
The following communication from City Engineer Ruekert dated October 16, 1967,
a topographic survey showing a proposed lot layout of the entire 51+ acres.
was read by the Recording Secretary:
“Gentlemen:
survey to us for review, prior to preparing a certified survey map.
north of Hillendale Drive which slopes down to a drainage ditch, which is about
500‘ northerly and roughly parallel to Hillendale Drive. It also shows a
knoll about 500’ westerly of the drainage ditch, the crest of which is about
44‘ above the ditch and low area.
for the time being to build on a parcel or two. The plat of survey shows
with other parcels.
an “L“ shaped lot which is designated in red on the topographical map along
sq. ft. by 250 feet width.
platting study and preliminary plat map prepared so that the best use can be
we have no background information, we recommend that the owners have a regular
made for the owner and the City.
Before certified survey is approved, a right of way should be determined and
that the plat is considered.
LAIllRENCE GRAVES - W. Graves and son, Fred, appeared in regard to their
e The Commission reviewed a plat of survey of the proposed lot as well as
Mr. Graves has presented the enclosed topographical map and plat of
The topographical survey, prepared by Gustav Erdman, shows an area
We assume the owner wishes to develop the high area in the futvre and
The Zoning is RCE and wetland and floodplain; the RCE requiring 120,000
As this preliminary review is usually handled by the Plan Commission and
The plat of survey shows a 30‘ reserve for street abutting the lot only.
the City should be aware of all plans affecting this area for the same reasons
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October 17, 1967
lot either by private or public road. If all parcels are divided separately
with access by private road this could cause problems, should the City
provide services.
will examine the certified survey, if you should so direct.
If a certified survey map is made it will have to show access to the
After the Planning Commission has made its study and recommendation, we
Very truly yours,
/s/ Frank J. mekert"
pointed out that he was not interested in subdividing the entire area at this
Mayor Gottfried expressed concern as to the odd shaped lots. Mr. Graves
time, that he only desires the division of the one parcel. He pointed out
required 120,000 sq. ft. for this RCE District in order that they could be
that he had created this layout using the "L" shaped lots which contain the
reduced in size in the future if the City puts in improvements and rezones
the area.
Planner Knetzger advised that if this one home is the only building
activity which would take place in the next year or so, an agreement could
plan if necessary.
be put in the deed that this layout could be changed to a more comprehensive
as indicated on the Plat of Survey prepared by Gustav Erdmann October 7, 1967,
and to accept the certified survey map if it is identical to the Plat of
Survey subject to a 60' road easement and satisfactory percolation tests.
Mr. Raimann seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Chase moved to accept the preliminary plat for a three acre parcel
0 OTHER BUSINESS:
LEON BOURDO - The Commission reviewed the report from the City Engineer
parcel land division in Sec. 31. It was also noted that the percolation
which recommended approval of the Bourdo's certified survey map for a three
tests were satisfactory.
Mr. Buehler moved to accept the final plat for Leon Bourdo's land
division in Sec. 31. Mr. DeAngelis seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously.
WESTVIEW SUBDIVISION - The Commission reviewed the report from the
City Engineer which recommended approval of the certified survey map splitting
recorded Lot I, Westview Subdivision into Parcel 1A and 1B. It was also
noted that the percolation tests were satisfactory.
in Westview Subdivision creating two parcels from the original Lot 1. Mr.
Mr. Chase moved to accept this certified survey map for land division
Bertram seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
MRS. A. HENDRICKSON - The certified survey map and percolation tests
for this land division, Section 24, were not as yet submitted.
WILFRED POSBRIG - The certified survey map for this 10+ acre land divi-
sion, Sec. 24, was not submitted. * land division in Sec. 26 were not submitted.
RICHARD THODE - The certified survey map and percolation tests for this
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AMENmENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PIAN - CIVIC CENTER SITE - Mayor Gottfried
advised that this amendment will not be prepared until a specific site has
been established for the new civic center.
the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P. M.
ADJOURNMENT - Mr. Raimann moved for adjournment, Mr. Bertram seconded
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara J. Sahds
Recording Secretary
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