PCM19690603CITY PIAN COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEG0
MINWES OF MEETING HEID JUNE 3, 1969
CITY HALL
Mayor Wieselmann called the meeting to order at 8:08 P. M.
PRESENT: Mayor Donald Wieselmann, Chairman, Ald. Frank Narlock,
Raimann and Mrs. Jean Sanders. Building Inspector Lee was also
Secretary, Willard Bertram, City Engineer Joseph Kelsenberg, Ed
present and Plan Consultant Russell Knetzger arrived at 8:lO P. M.
ABSENT: Alvin Basse & Charles Buehler
MINUTES: Mrs. Sanders moved to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting of May 20, 1969, as mailed. Ald. Narlock seconded the motion
and the motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
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HOU-RAMBO REZONING - Mr. R. E. Holz, owner of property in
Rambo Subdivision, Messrs. Tom and Gerald Inman of Inman Surveying
and Engineering, Mr. Doyn Inman of Inman Real Estate and interested
citizens were present to discuss the rezoning of a portion of the
Rambo Subdivision and property owned by Mr. Holz from RS-2 to RS-3.
chased property in the Rambo Subdivision
Mr. Holz explained his proposal, advising that he had pur-
existing, shallow lots along Muskego Drive and to extend Grove St.
in order to replat
through to Muskego Drive.
Mr. Tom Inman presented a plan which indicated how the
property proposed for rezoning by the City could be platted into
lots in the RS-3 District.
ended in a petition by the Common Council to rezone the property
in question. He pointed out that it is his recommendation that
smaller lots be located throughout Muskego because the impact of
sewer and proposed water systems have increased the price of land
in Muskego considerably. He also stated that in his opinion the
smaller lots proposed by Mr. Holz would not reduce the value of
the property in the subdivision, the smallest lot proposed being
16,700 sq. ft.
Johnson, W172 S7165 Lannon Drive, and Mr. Ronald Markiewicz,
S72 W17316 Schubring Drive, and Mrs. Lucille DeMart, W175 S7201
Lake Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning because
homes in the proposed RS-3 District. They also expressed concern
of the smaller lot size and less square footage require,d for
not received notices of the public hearing which was held April
that several persons within the 300' of the area to be rezoned had
8, 1969. The Recording Secretary read the names of those persons
to whom notices had been mailed.
Mr. Doyn Inman suggested that perhaps a deed restriction
could be placed on the subdivision which would require the 1400
square foot homes as well as other restrictive covenants the
people might desire.
There was discussion of the enforcement of deed restrictions
and Planner Knetzger advised that the city cannot request a deed
restriction and enforce it, but if the deed restriction is volun-
tarily given, the City can enforce it.
Planner Knetzger reviewed the circumstances which ultimately
Mrs. Janet Fohr, W175 S7115 Lake Drive, Mr. & Mrs. Eugene
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Mayor Wieselmann declared recess at 9:20 P. M. and the meeting
reconvened at 9:45 P. M.
weeks. Mr. Raimann seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Ald. Narlock moved to defer action on this rezoning for two
for Alma Baas. appeared to discuss with the Plan Commission whether
JOE LETZIA - ALMA BAAS - Mr. Letzia, realtor and representative
or not the City desires to purchase that portion of the Alma Baas
property which falls within a potential school site as indicated on
the city's comprehensive plan.
in the potential school site has been pending before the Commission,
that the Commission had requested the price of the lot in question
as well as percolation tests on the lot to determine if it is
buildable.
all of her property with the exception of the home site and questioned
if the City is interested in purchasing the property in the school
site.
Mayor Wieselmann advised Mr. Letzia that the City cannot make
a determination at this time, that the Commission will await a
decision from a committee appointed by the school board to determine
which school sites proposed on the comprehensive plan should be
reserved and that the City will also await the percolation tests on
the property. He questioned the price of the property and Mr. Letzia
advised that Mrs. Baas is asking $1500 per acre.
for two weeks. Ald. Narlock seconded the motion and the motion
carried.
It was noted by the Commission that a one acre land division
Mr. Letzia advised that Mrs. Baas is now interested in selling
City Engineer Kelsenberg moved to defer action on this matter
OTHER BUSINESS """_
E. J. SALENTINE - The Commission reviewed a request for
approval of a second garage structure to be located on the E. J.
Salentine property, W146 S6371 Tess Corners Dr. It was noted by
the Commission that Mr. Salentine has an existing, attached
garage. He would like to construct a 16 x 22', unattached garage
with aluminum siding and overhead door for storage of lawn mower,
bicycles, etc. The proposed garage will meet required offsets and
setback.
Engineer Kelsenberg seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Raimann moved to approve this request as submitted. City
MOTHER-IN-LAW HOUSE - The Commission reviewed again amendments
which can be made to the zoning ordinance to allow houses with
provisions for a mother-in-law in a single family residential area.
Planner Knetzger reviewed the suggestions which the Commission
had considered at the previous meeting. Building Inspector Lee
pointed out that if two family dwellings are granted thru conditional
Kelsenberg suggested that duplexes could be located on corner lots
uses, the Commission will be flooded with petitions. City Engineer
of a subdivision. Mr. Norvin Knudson, realtor, advised the Commis-
sion that there is a tremendous demand for two family dwellings.
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He suggested that perhaps a restriction could be placed on the property which requires that one of the units be owner-occupied.
suggestions into consideration, check their legality, and draft
a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance for consideration
at the next meeting.
It was the Commission's decision that the planner take these
INDUSTRIAL PARK - City Engineer Kelsenberg advised that it
had not been possible to arrange a compatible meeting date with
Planner Knetzger, Engineering Consultant John Mielke and Developer
Ray Wallner to prepare a study and layout of the industrial park
proposed by Mr. Wallner and to determine the costs to the city to
participate in the development.
prepared for a 180 acre industrial park designed in a grid pattern
City Engineer Kelsenberg submitted a layout which he had
for the Pohlman-Loomis & DeBack properties in Sections 16 & 17,
the area Mr. Wallner desires to develop with the city's participation.
development studies prepared by Nelson & Associates May 9, 1969.
Planner Knetzger submitted civic center and industrial park
The studies included a general plan revision and the expansion and
phasing of industrial areas in Sections 16 and 17. The industrial
layout design indicated on these studies were cul-de-sac or "loop"
roads.
reviewed City Engineer Kelsenberg's plan at their last meeting
and had preferred the grid design. Alderman Sapp pointed out that
for trucking.
the Council felt that the grid pattern would be more advantageous
& Muehl properties to the south of Mr. Wallner's roperty
expressed concern at the proposed industrial deve 5 OPment and the
consideration that adjacent properties might be held in abeyance
in an agriculture zoning for future industrial development because
the Niemann's and Muehle's are interested in having their property
developed residentially in the near future.
Mayor Wieselmann encouraged the Commission to decide on an
for recommendation to the Council. He pointed out that the Commis-
area of approximately 200 to 250 acres to be rezoned to industrial
sion is not to be concerned with the financial aspects of the
project, that finances will be considered by the Council. However,
more information before a recommendation can be made.
it was the Commission's decision that they would need considerable
Ald. Narlock moved that a meeting be held with the city
planner, Mr. Raymond Wallner, Engineer Consultants Ruekert &
Mielke, City Engineer Kelsenberg and Mr. Norvin Knudson to
city engineer and city planner for reca mendations and ideas and
consider the two concepts of industrial park as submitted by the
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
to report back to the next Plan Commission meeting. Mr. Raimann
be invited to attend the next meeting to hear these recommendations
and ideas.
Mayor Wieselmann advised the Commission that the Council had
Mr. Norvin Knudson, realtor and representative of the Niemann
It was also the Commission's decision that the Common Council
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June 3, 1969 """_ COMMUNICATIONS
BELT FREEWAY - The following notice of public hearing in the
matter of locating the corridor for the Belt Freeway in Waukesha
and Milwaukee Counties on July 16, 1969, in the City of Franklin
was read by the Recording Secretary:
corridor for a freeway in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties is being
planned by the Wisconsin Division of Highways.
Information on that section of the proposed corridor, in
Waukesha County, including general right of way requirements, maps,
other documentation filed by others on the proposal, is available for
sketches and studies made by the Division of Highways as well as any
at 310 South West Avenue, Waukesha. Similar information with
inspection and copying in the Division of Highways' District Office
respect to the section in Milwaukee County is available at the
6th Street, Milwaukee, and also at the office of the Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Courthouse.
County Expressway and Transportation Commission located in the
be displaced by later construction when the specific location for
the freeway within the corridor would be known.
of freeway development and construction.
Federal aid highway funds may be used for a part of the cost
The Division of Highways deems that the public good would be
best served by holding a public hearing on its intent to change the
State Trunk Highway System by laying a new highway under the provision,
of Section 84.02 (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, and to establish
its freeway status under Section 84.295 (10) of the Statutes.
gives notice of intention to make such change and to establish such
freeway and to hold a public hearing on these matters at 1O:OO .
o'clock in the forenoon of Wednesday, July 16, 1969, in the High
School Auditorium in the City of Franklin, 8222 South 51st Street.
north of the south county line and to extend generally southerly
in the Village of Germantown, Washington County, about two miles
and easterly, a distance of about 33 miles through Washington,
Waukesha, and Milwaukee Counties to a point on a southerly exten-
sion of the Lake Freeway in the City of Oak Creek in Milwaukee
County, about two and one half miles north of the south county line.
The public hearing on July 16 in the City of Franklin, however,
will discuss specifically the Southerly 19 mile portion of the pro-
posed Belt Freeway with the northerly limit of the portion about
County.
at Highway 59 on the north line of the City of New Berlin, Waukesha
through Waukesha and Washington Counties, a distance of about 14
The portion of the proposed Belt Freeway northerly thereof
miles, will be discussed specifically at another public hearing to
be held on Tuesday, July 15, in the village of Menomonee Falls. I
"All interested persons are advised that the location of a
Relocation advisory assistance is available to persons who may
The Division of Highways, acting through its Commission, hereby
The Belt Freeway corridor is proposed to begin at Highway 41
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concise, relevant oral or written statements concerning the economic,
social, and environmental impacts and effects of the proposed freeway location and whether it is or is not in the public interest and consis
tent with the goals and objectives of such area planning as has
been promulgated by the community. Additional written testimony
may be filed with the Highway Commission if received within 10
Highway :omission Secretary, Division of Highways, 1 West Wilson
calendar days after the date of the public hearing. Mail to the
Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53702.
feasible location of the proposed freeway and of the State Trunk
The Division of Highways reserves the right to consider any
Highway System within the corridor between the termini described
in this notice.
All interested persons are invited to attend and present
Division of Highways
State of Wisconsin Dept. of Transp.
Highway Commission Secretary"
B. E. Gehrmann
Planner Knetzger reviewed the proposedwute of the freeway
through Muskego.
ADJOURNMENT - Ald. Narlock moved for adjournment, City Engineer
kelsenberg seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 11:37
P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara J. Sands
Recording Secretary
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