PCM19690819CITY PLAN COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEGO I CITY HALL
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 19, 1969
Mayor Wieselmann called the meeting to order at 8:lO P. M.
Secretary, Alvin Basse, Willard Bertram, Charles
PRESENT: Mayor Donald Wieselmann, Chairman, Ald.
Engineer Joseph Kelsenberg, Edward Raimann & Mrs.
ABSENT: Building Inspector Lee
MINUTES: Mr. Kelsenberg moved to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting of August 5, 1969. Mr. Bertram seconded the
motion and the motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
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appeared and submitted building plans and photograph of the pro-
posed automobile service station to be constructed at the corner
of College Ave. & Martin Dr.
to the conditional use grant on which he and Mr. Smith had con-
City Engineer Kelsenberg reviewed the conditions applicable
ferred prior to this meeting.
cated as one of the conditions and Mr. Smith advised that actually
operation per day, that they had indicated 18 as the maximum
the individual operator will determine the number of hours of
number of hours of operation.
conditional grant that in the event the service station is not
operating f6r - six months and is unable to secure another tenant,
that the building be removed. Mr. Smith advised that the
building is designed in such a manner as to lend itself to other
businesses in the event the service station fails.
Mr. Buehler moved to approve the building plans and the
conditions applicable to the conditional use grant as submitted.
Mr. Kelsenberg seconded the motion and the motion carried.
the Industrial Commission for state approval and that they hope
to begin construction by fall.
ROBERT SMITH - Mr. Smith, representative of the Sun Oil Co.,
Mr. Buehler expressed concern at 18 hours of operation indi-
Mrs. Sanders suggested that a provision be included in the
Mr. Smith advised that the plans will now be submitted to
MARVIN MANDEL - (WALBECK ESTATES) - Mr. Mandel, Fox Point,
appeared to discuss with the Commission if changes were being
contemplated in the Subdivision Control Ordinance or Muskego
Zoning Ordinance to allow smaller lot sizes and less frontage
requirements under planned development.
The Commission advised Mr. Mandel that changes were not
have to come under Muskego’s present zoning regulations.
being contemplated at the present time and any development would
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DAVID BEIERLE - Mr. Beierle, S63 W17202 College Ave.,
appeared and submitted building plans for the multiple family
development proposed for propeFty just north of the'Millard .
homestead, W182 58394 Racine Ave., in the S% of Sec. 16. He
also submitted a preliminary site and operational plan.
In reviewing the latter plan, the Commission expressed
concern at there being only 10' between the buildings and Mr.
Beierle advised that although the walls of the buildings will be
soundproofed, it would be possible to locate the parking between
the buildings. There was discussion of changing the position of
Commission that he is treating the lot as two parcels for
the buildings on the parcel, however, Mr. Beierle advised the
financing benefits.
to approve the preliminary site and operational plan. Mr. Raimann
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Ald. Narlock'moved to approve the building plans as well as
CARL WAUER & MRS. LYDIA WAUER - Mr. Wauer, W186 57547 Kingston
Drive. appeared to auestion what additional information the Plan , .. Commission requested before an extractive permit will be issued
for the Wauer Gravel operation.
between Wauer Gravel and State Sand & Gravel as to restoration
grade on their common boundary 1-ine.
a meeting with Payne & Dolan & State Sand & Gravel representatives,
engineers Jahnke & Jahnke and Mr. Wauer to resolve this matter.
Mayor Wieselmann declared recess at 9:15 P. M. and the meeting
reconvened at 9:30 P. M.
OTHER BUS1 NES S
City Eng. Kelsenberg advised that there must be an agreement
Mayor Wieselmann directed that City Eng. Kelsenberg schedule
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JEROME STROBEL - The following communication dated August 5,
1969, directed to the Common Council and referred to the Plan
Commission was reviewed by the Commission:
"Dear Sirs:
Recently I tried to sell two lots which are on each side of my
home. The person who was thinking of purchasing them inquired as
to the zoning restrictions which might apply to these lots. He
was told that they could not be sold. Since that time I have
tried to purchase additional land so that these lots might fall
into the zoning requirements, however, I was unable to do so as
the farmer, Mr. Martin, was not willing to sell. Now I find
myself with two pieces of worthless property. I feel this is
unfair as these lots were originally purchased as individual lots.
I am enclosing a land survey of the lots mentioned. I would
appreciate your prompt consideration in this matter.
I am a resident and home owner in the community of Muskego.
Yours respectfully,
/s/ Jerry Strobel"
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site plan indicating drainage for the Imme & Son Trucking terminal
IMME & SON TRUCKING - The Commission reviewed a revised
to be located on Tess Corners Drive north of Highway 24 and City
Engineer Kelsenberg read the following communication dated August
16, 1969, directed to the city zngineer from Steel Line Bldrs., Inc.:
"Dear Joe:
Enclosed is a copy of our revised site plan for the proposed
Imme & Son trucking terminal. As soon as we receive our approved
Industrial Commission plans we will forward them to you. Please
because the building site is located on a high point with all of
check these over and note I have eliminated the roadside culverts
the drainage except the front lawn draining to the east.
this area. The drainage of the site is based on them.
can get together to discuss them.
Thank you for your help in obtaining the topography maps for
Let me know if you have any questions or corrections and we
/s/ James A. Lehrmann"
COMMUNICATIONS """_
dated July 30, 1969, from Building Inspector Lee was read by the
Recording Secretary:
"Gentlemen:
minimum of 800 sq. ft. I feel that this amount of square footage
will prohibit one bedroom units. It is may recommendation that
there be an average per development of 800 sq. ft. or leave the
building, site and operational plans in which to control size of
"multiple per dwelling unit" blank. The Plan Commission will have
units .
AMENDMENT - RSM, Sec. 8:lO (4) - The following communication
Building size requirement for dwelling units calls for a
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Gerald P. Lee"
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISIONS - A communication dated August
13. 1969. from Russell Knetzger and corrections sheets to Page 7
of 'the booklet "Proposed Revysions to the Adopted General Plan
Recording Secretary advised that the corrections had been mailed
for Community Development" were reviewed by the Commission. The
to the Council and school board members and that the extra copies
were being corrected.
INDUSTRIAL COURT STREET - The following communication dated
August 5. 1969. directed to the Commission from Russell Knetzger
wa; read'bv the Recordine Secretarv: - e -
"Gentlemen: ~ ~~
For your files we'are enclosing a suggested design standard
for the industrial court street we have recommended over the
of the largest straight frame body trucks, and of the largest
past several months, The design permits free and easy movement
tractor and semi-trailer trucks. Snow plows similarly will find
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August 19, 1969 e the street easy to handle. The center area can be restricted to
landscaping, or guest parking can also be permitted among the
landscaping.
/s/ Nelson & Associates, Inc."
Sincerely,
PLAN CONSULTANT - The following communication dated August
7, 1969, directed to City Clerk Bette J. Bowyer from the Waukesha
Park & Planning Commission was read by the Recording Secretary:
"Dear Mrs. Bowyer:
the recommendation of a prospective planning consultant for the
In response to your letter of August 4, 1969, pertaining to
City of Muskego. The following is a list of consultants we are
most familiar with and feel could do a satisfactory job:
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
Hoffmann-Polzin & Assoc.
Maynard W. Meyer & Assoc.
Jahnke & Jahnke & Assoc.
Stone & Robinson Assoc.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Walter Tarmann"
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Just prior to this meeting Dr. J. F. Mangiameles, Director
of the Planning Division of Jordan Miller & George Waltz had
been interviewed by the Commission for the position of Plan
Consultant. Mayor Wieselmann advised that interviews will be
scheduled with other interested planning firms prior to the
next meeting.
The following communication dated August 15, 1969, from
Hoffmann, Polzin & Assoc. directed to the Recording Secretary
was read by same:
"Dear Mrs. Sands:
submitting a brief description of our firm together with resumes
of the personnel who would normally be assigned to provide planning
services for Muskego.
Hoffmann, Polzin, Becker and Assoc,.Inc., has a continuous
history of land planning, surveying and engineering work in Wau=
date, the firm has twenty employees, including two registered
kesha County and surrounding areas for over 70 years. As of this
engineers, three registered surveyors, two planners and a landscape
planning and engineering from the point of view of both the
architect and is well acquainted with all phases of municipal
developer and municipality.
tion of South Milwaukee's downtown area and is being considered
for New Berlin's Precise Neighborhood Planning Program. Work is
County of Milwaukee in addition to the many project underway for
being performed for the City of Brookfield and Franklin and the
private developers. Being located on the south side of Waukesha
and within minutes of Racine Ave., Hoffmann, Polzin, Becker and
Assoc., Inc., is conveniently available to the City of Muskego.
In accordance with our conversation of August 14, 1969, I am
Presently, the firm is preparing a study for the revitiliza-
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Donald R. Polzin, President of the firm, has had an extensive
car eer in planning. Having served on New Berlin's Plan Commission
for over six years, Mr. Polzin is keenly aware of the problems
involved in planning and building a young, growing city. Since
he has also been extensively involved with private developments,
he is well aware of what must be done to prepare plans that are
not only beneficial to the City but that are also realistic so as
to allow their implementation. He offers the rare qualification
of having substantial experience on both sides of the proverbial
fence. Since he is considered to be one of the best land planners
familiar with Muskego having lived and worked in the area for almost
in the area, and perhaps even more important, since he is very
twenty years, Mr. Polzin would be deeply involved in the city's
planning work.
City Engineer of both New Berlin and Franklin, communities which
are very similar in many respects to the City of Muskego. While
employed in New Berlin from 1963 to 1966, Mr. Becker initiated
a planning program which is being followed to this day. During his
employment with Franklin from 1966 to 1969, he continued the
mapping program previously started and initiated a program of
Precise Neighborhood Planning. In New Berlin he was Executive
Secretary of the Plan Commission and in Franklin he was Planning
Co-ordinator. Mr. Becker enjoys a close relationship with the
officials of the Southeastern Wis. Regional Planning Commission
in addition to officials of the numerous other governmental agencies
such as the Waukesha County Park & Planning Comm., the Dept. of
Natural Resources and the Highway Commission which are normally
involved in planning and building a city. Due to the substantial
municipal planning experience accumulated over thirteen years of
Municipal employment, Mr. Becker would not only be deeply involved
in the city's planning work but would probably be the firm's
representative at the Plan Commission meetings.
Hoffmann, Polzin, Becker and ASSOC., Inc., recently acquired
the services of Mr. Robert Hasselkus who, for health reasons, re-
signed the position of Executive Director of the Park & Planning
Commission of Waukesha County. In addition to his extensive planning
experience, Mr. Hasselkus' associations with officials on both a
county and state level will prove to be invaluable as Muskego
develops.
We feel that our firm is well qualified to meet the planning
needs of the City of Muskego, and therefore, we are looking forward
in the immediate future.
to your favorable consideration of our firm and hope to serve you
Ralph A. Becker, P. E., Secretary of the firm, is the former
/s/ Ralph A. Becker, P. E."
Sincerely yours, "_ ADJOURNMENT - Mr. Kelsenberg moved for adjournment, Ald. Narlock
secondFd the motion and the meeting adjourned at 11:50 P. M. "
Respectfully submitted,
Recording Secretary
Barbara J. Sands