PCM19700302CITY PLAN COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEG0
CITY HALL
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 2, 1970
Mayor Wieselmann called the meeting to order at 8:lO P. M.
PRESENT: Mayor Donald Wieselmann, Chairman, Ald. Frank Narlock,
Secretary, Alvin Basse, Willard Bertram, Charles Buehler and Joseph
Kelsenberg. Planning Consultant Joseph Mangiamele and Building
Inspector Gerald Lee were also present.
ABSENT: Edward Raimann and Mrs. Jean Sanders
MINUTES: Mr. Basse moved to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting of February 17, 1970, as mailed. Ald. Narlock seconded the
motion and the motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
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firm of Birch, Grisa, Phillips, appeared and submitted a preliminary
sketch indicating a layout for Muskego's industrial park design
on the former Foth & Scholbe properties.
Mr. Birch advised the Commission that it is their intention
to Secure an access from the state to Highway 24, that there are @ several problems which must be resolved - an 80' easement along the
electric company right-of-way, an underground telephone cable along
low area; that it will be necessary to revise the layout somewhat
the property lines between the Foth and Scholbe properties and a
for these reasons.
that the five lots along Highway Y will have to be carefully controlled
In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Birch advised
as to esthetic values because of the civic center site directly
will be a cul-de-sac at the southwest property line until such a time
across the street, that the park has not as yet been named, that there
as the park extends to the south, and that the area is approximately
110 acres, however, actual acreage for sites less roads and easements
has not as yet been computed.
reviewed Section 8.15 (Industrial Park District) in the Zoning Ordinance X
There was discussion of city controls and Building Inspector Lee
quoting: "This district is intended to provide for the orderly and
attractive grouping in appropriately landscaped grounds of any manufac-
turing or industrial operation which, on the basis of actual physical
and operational characteristics, would not be detrimental to the
dust, smoke, odor, traffic, physical appearance or other similar
surrounding area or to the community as a whole by reason of noise,
factor; and to establish such regulatory controls as will reasonably
He pointed out that regulations require that specific uses be approved
insure compatibility with the surrounding area in this respect."
by the Plan Commission as well as building, site and operational plans
JOHN BIRCH - Mr. Birch, Consulting Engineer representing the
0 of all uses. ~.
It was the Commission's decision that Birch. Grisa. PhilliDs
work with the City Planning Consultant and City Enginee; to further
coordinate the design for park, roads, layout, etc.
Mr. Bertram seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Ald. Narlock moved to approve this preliminary sketch in principle.
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March 2, 1970
DAVID BEIERLE - Mr. Beierle, representative of Southwest
Suburban Realty, appeared and submitted a revised three parcel
division of the Everett Drews property in the NE% of Section 18.
The revised plan indicated the roads approved by the Commission
at their previous meeting as natural boundaries for the three
parcels. He pointed out that there will be an easement across the
road reservation between Parcels A & B to serve Parcel C with access
to Hillendale Drive.
constructed between Parcels A & B, however, Mr. Beierle advised that
it would not be economically feasible to construct a road for these
large parcels, that roads will be dedicated when the large parcels
are subsequently divided.
Ald. Narlock moved to approve the revised sketch for land
division as submitted. Mr. Kelsenberg seconded the motion and the
motion carried.
There was discussion as to whether or not the road should be
TOM INMAN - Mr. Inman, representative of Inman Surveying and
Engineering, appeared to discuss the proposed Eagle Heights
Corners Drive in Sections 1 and 12 on the former Schmidt farm.
Subdivision proposed for the east corner of Woods Road and Tess
At the previous meeting action had been deferred on this
proposed preliminary plat to give Mr. Inman an opportunity to meet
@ resolve several problems which City Engineer Kelsenberg had brought
with Planning Consultant Mangiamele and City Engineer Kelsenberg to
to the attention of the Commission - that a vision corner be provided,
for a drainage ditch and culvert pipe.
that the service road be eliminated and that there be an easement
Inman, Mr. Kelsenberg and himself had not been arranged prior to this
meeting and it was his recommendation that action not be taken until
they can meet to resolve these problems. The Commission concurred.
Dr. Mangiamele advised that a satisfactory meeting between Mr.
OTHER BUSINESS
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MUSKEG0 LAKES COUNTRY CLUB SIGN REQUEST - A public hearing to con-
siderThis request for a conditional use grant to allow a sign adver-
tising the Muskego Lakes Country Club was held just prior to this
regular meeting.
a time limit be placed on the conditional use in order to review what
type of development might be taking place in the area in the future,
that he could not see any problems at the present time. Zoning Officer Lee reported that although the height of the
sign is 30’ 6“ and the requirement for height offree standing signs
made of spoil from the footings. He advised that all construction
is 30’, the topography drops sharply from the road and 6” could be
standards will be compled with.
the condition that the sign be reviewed after a three year period.
Mr. Bertram seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Dr. Mangiamele advised that it would be his recommendation that
a Mr. Basse moved to approve this conditional use grant subject to
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March 2, 1970
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WAUKESHA - The Commission reviewed a
reque- approval of a one year extension for the use of the exis-
ting sign advertising "Free Checking". It was noted by the Commission
05-one year.
that they had approved the use of this sign last March for a period
any problems.
motion and the motion carried.
of this existing sign as requested. Mr. Kelsenberg seconded the
Mayor Wieselmann declared recess at 9:17 P. M. and the meeting re-
convened at 9:27 P. M.
Building Inspector Lee reported that the sign has not created
Mr. Buehler moved to approve a one year extension for the use
SPORT SHACK - The Commission reviewed plans submitted for
building, site and operational plan approval for the construction of
a garage and breezeway to be used in conjunction with the business
Commission that the plans had been prepared by Sorenson & Son. of the Sport Shack, S75 W17374 Janesville Road. It was noted by the
will be constructed with a basement, that the garage will be used
for the storage of vehicles, however, the basement area will be
used for the storage of minnows, etc. in conjunction with the sporting
constructed now but that the breezeway structure above ground will be
constructed in the future, that zoning and building requirements will
be complied with .and that the basement areas are not being designed
for customer use.
brick block exterior of the garage. and the following motion resulted:
Dr. Mangiamele and the Commission expressed concern at the proposed
Mr. Buehler moved that a letter be directed to the owners of the
Sport Shack indicating the Plan Commission's opinion that to create
a harmonious balance between the existing structure and the new
Mr. Bertram seconded the motion and the motion carried. structure, the exterior treatment be the same as the existing structure.
Zoning Officer Lee reported that the proposed 22' x 24' garage
0 business. He advised that the basement under the breezeway will be
WALTER VESBACH - The Commission reviewed a request from Mr.
Vesba-2 W17262 Woods Road, for approval of a wild life and game
pond to be located on the south side of Woods Road in the NE& of
Section 16.
City Engineer Kelsenberg reported that the pond will be
approximately 1/2 acre in size with a 3 to 1 slope, that it will be
pipes from a free flowing well on the south side of Woods Road.
approximately 12' to 15' deep, and that the pond will be filled through
submitted, Ald. Narlock seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Buehler moved to approve the wild life and game pond as
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT
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SIGN COWROL ENFORCEMENT - Zoning Officer Lee pointed out the
difficulty of enforcing sign controls as required under the zoning - - ordinance because there is not an inventory of existing signs,
and signs are replaced without permission because of changes in small signs are placed without the required Plan Commission approval
advertising.
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March 2, 1970 '* CITY PLANNING CONSULTANT'S REPORTS """"""""_
COMPREHENSIVE PUN UP-DATE - Dr. Mangiamele presented a plan
indicating a neighborhood concept of development for the entire
city, suggesting-how the different areas of- the city can be divided
into definite neighborhoods with convenience shopping areas included
in each neighborhood and the hub of the city along a portion of
Highway 24 and south to the civic center site.
concept can be adaptable to existing neighborhoods. Mr. Kelsenberg
three areas in the northern section of the city to determine how this
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Ald. Narlock moved to direct Dr. Mangiamele to work on two or
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ADJOURNMENT
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Basse moved for adjournment at 10:45 P. M. Mr. Bertram
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara J. Sands
Recording Secretary