PCM19680820CITY PLAN COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEG0
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MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 20, 1968
CITY HALL
Mayor Wieselmann called the meeting to order at 8:14 P. M.
Sec'y, Alvin Basse, Willard Bertram, Charles Buehler, and Mrs.
PRESENT: Mayor Donald Wieselmann, Chairman, Ald. Frank Narlock,
Gerald Lee and Plan Consultant Russell Knetzger were also present.
Jean Sanders. Ed Raimann arrived at 9:lO P. M. Building Inspector
MINUTES: Alderman Narlock moved to approve the minutes of the
prevlous meeting of August 8, 1968, as mailed. Mr. Buehler seconded
the motion and the motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
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JAMES KNODL - Mr. Knodl, sec'y of Investment Exchange, Inc.,
appeared and submitted a revised certified survey map for a 2.9731
acre division of the John Victor property at the corner of College
Ave. and Martin Dr. which had been prepared by Surveyor Stanley
Potrykus August 8, 1968.
certified survey map for this division November 21, 1967, however
It was noted by the Commission that they had received a
College Ave. & Martin Dr. in accordance with requirements of the
it had been referred back for revision of the intersection of
city, county and state. Mr. Knodl advised the Commission that
the certified survey map he was submitting had been taken from
the state's new construction plans for College Ave.
was in order with the exception that the 33' dedication along
Martin Drive was not sufficient and that the legal written descrip-
tion did not indicate the dedication of the property for road
purposes along the north and south boundaries.
submitted subject to the conditions that the road dedication along
Mrs. Sanders moved to approve the certified survey map as
description be amended to include the 50' road dedication along
the south boundary be increased to 50' and that the written legal
motion and the motion carried.
the north and south boundary lines. Mr. Bertram seconded the
parcel from RS-2 (Suburban Residence) to 8-2 (Local Service Center)
which had been received for recommendation June 6, 1967. The
Commission noted that they had recommended approval of this rezoning
petition July 20, 1967, but that the Council had referred the
rezoning back to the Commission for further study to determine
what affect proposed street widening might have on this property.
Mr. Buehler reviewed the background of this rezoning request.
that it would be their intention to develop this property as a
doctors, dentists, etc., that originally an automobile service
complete unit for a professional center such as office space for
delay in the land division and rezoning, there are no tenants lined
station had been proposed for the corner but that because of the
up at the present time. Building Inspector Lee pointed out that
in a B-2 District offices, service establishments, etc. would be
subject to the approval by the Plan Commission of building, site
and operational plans.
It was the Commission's opinion that the certified survey map
The Commission then reviewed the petition for rezoning this
In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Knodl advised
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After further discussion, Mr. Buehler moved to recommend
to the Common Council approval of this petition for rezoning
this property from RS-2 to B-2 (Ordinance #70). Mrs. Sanders
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
ALAN SCHOENLEBER - Mr. Schoenleber, realtor, appeared and
submitted sketches for a 5 acre land division of the John Peters
commission that Mr. Peters operated a polishing and welding
property on Old Loomis Rd. in Sec. 25. It was noted by the
business under Conditional Use Grant #36 on the remaining property,
approximately 10 acres, that the area is zoned Agriculture and that
August 9, 1966.
a rezoning of this property to Industrial Park had been denied
5 acre parcel to people who desire to build a home within the next
few years in which to retire.
of this 5 acre parcel and that the Commission will be receptive
to a preliminary plat and certified survey map. Alderman Narlock
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Schoenleber advised that Mr. Peters desired to sell this
Mr. Buehler moved to approve the sketch submitted for division
KIRKWOOD MANOR ADDN. #1 - Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Baas, S67
W17236 Martin Drive, appeared to discuss the 6 lot extension of
their subdivision, Kirkwood Manor, which had been submitted May,
1968.
referred the rezoning of this area and related areas back to the
Commission for reconsideration because of the opposition which
had been indicated at the public hearing held July 23, 1968. It
was also noted that under that under the present zoning Mr. Baas
could plat 75' lots rather than the 100' lots which he had sub-
mitted on the preliminary plat.
receptive to removing the OED District from Kirkwood Manor and
rezoning this area and related areas to RS-2. Alderman Narlock
felt that the people objecting at the public hearing had not been
be held. Planner Knetzger suggested that apparently the people
properly informed and suggested an informal, informative hearing
feared that the area would be down-graded and that there would
be less expensive homes built. Mayor Wieselmann advised that
there were objections to both smaller homes and smaller lots.
After further discussion, Mr. Buehler moved to recommend to
the Common Council to hold the proposed rezoning in abeyance for
study concerning reduction in lot size in areas which will be
Addn. #1 as indicated on the preliminary plat prepared by Surveyor
sewered and approve the division of 6 lots in Kirkwood Manor
Ronald Zimmerman April 16, 1968. Alderman Narlock seconded the
mot ion.
lots were in an RS-1 District which required 120' frontage
rather than 100' as shown and suggested that these two lots be
Plan Commission could interpret the RS-3 Dilstrict as bordering
held in abeyance pending the rezoning. He also suggested that the
the north lot line of the last lot. However, it was the Commission's
opinion that this would not be necessary.
It was noted by the Commission that the Common Council had
Mrs. Sanders suggested that the Common Council might be
Planner Knetzer expressed concern that the northerly two
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consent of Alderman Narlock, to include that the Plan Commission
Mr. Buehler then moved to amend his motion, with the
is granting this division with the knowledge that Mr. Baas has
offered to place a deed restriction limiting the house size to
a minimum of 1400 sq. ft. The motion carried as amended. """_ OTHER BUSINESS
DALE DAWSON - The public hearing was continued just prior
to this regular Plan Commission meeting to consider the petition
from residential to industrial to allow a gravel operation and
of Dale Dawson to rezone approximately 105 acres in Section 5
the eventual establishment of an industrial park, at which time
Planner Knetzger had reviewed a.recommendation to deny the
petition as submitted.
Common Council that this rezoning petition be denied. Mr. Buehler
seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote the motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Wieselmann declared a recess at 9:20 P. M. and the meeting
reconvened at 9:30 P. M.
After discussion, Alderman Narlock moved to recommend to the
BROOKFIELD NATIONAL BANK - MUSKEG0 BRANCH - The Commission
reviewed a request for a 4' x 8' sign advertising the proposed
bank building-which will be constructed soon on the southeast
corner of Lannon Dr. & Janesville Rd.
sign, that the bank representatives would like to have the sign
Country Fair Days. It was noted by the Commission that the fair
erected by August 24th, if approved, to advertise during Muskego
will be held on the future bank site.
for one year. Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Building Inspector Lee advised that this will be a temporary
Mr. Raimann moved to approve this temporary sign as submitted
WISCONSIN NATURAL GAS CO. - The Commission reviewed a request,
dated August 12, 1968, from the gas co. requesting permission to
Heights. The Commission reviewed the Hillendale Heights Subdivision
install a main to serve Norhert Koch, Lot 14, Block A, Hillendale
Plat to determine the exact location of this proposed main.
this request be approved. Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the
Mr. Bertram moved to recommend to the Common Council that
motion carried.
MOBIL SIGN - Mr. Basse advised the Commission that the sign
advertising Mobil at Rindt's Mobil Station, S66 W14452 Janesville
Rd., was rotating although the sign had been approved based on
the condition that it would not have rotating mechanics.
direct a letter to Mr. Rindt advising that the sign must be
stationary.
It was the Commission's decision that the Recording Secretary
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REZONING RE-EVALUATION STUDY - Mrs. Sanders questioned
Planner Knetzger's suggestion that in the re-evaluation of the
city's zoning possibly two new districts would be introduced
such as an RS-4 and RS-5, pointing out that this might be
premature as the capacity of the sewershs not been determined
plan must be up-dated as the freeway has been relocated since as yet. Planner Knetzger pointed out that the comprehensive
the last plan and that studies are indicating that in the met-
ropolitan areas more land than necessary is being used per
family, and that, although lot size may be reduced in certain
areas, the residential development provided would be of a
high quality.
PLANNING CONFERENCE - The Recording Secretary read a
communication directed to the Commissioners from Kirk Petshek.
Professor, Urban Affairs and Extension, advising that planning
conferences are being scheduled for Oct. 5th. Nov. 9th. Jan.
11th and Feb. 15th in Milwaukee.
ADJOURNMENT - Mr. Bertram moved for adjournment, Mr. Raimann
seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P. M. -
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara J. Sands
Recording Secretary
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