PCM19701020CITY PIAN COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEGO
e MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 20, 1970
CITY HALL
Mayor Gottfried called the meeting to order at 8:07 P. M.
PRESENT: Mayor Jerome Gottfried, Chairman, Charles Buehler, Sec'y,
Alvin Basse, Ald. Robert Burgermeister, Ald. Charles Foldy and Ed
Raimann. Planning Consultant Jos eph Mangiamele and Zoning Officer
Lee were also present.
ABSENT: Willard Bertram
MINmES: The minutes of the previous meeting of October 6, 1970,
were approved as mailed.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
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SAM LAWENT - Mr. Lawent, developer representing Parkland Plaza
map dated September 20, 1970, which had been prepared by Clarence planned development, appeared seeking approval of a certified survey
H. Piepenburg, Surveyor, for Phase 1 of the Parkland Plaza planned
development which includes 45 single family lots. Mr. Lawent
advised that they will begin grading this week even though the state
approvals have not been received as yet. He advised that the sewer
profiles have been approved by Ruekert & Mielke and are now before
Metropolitan Sewage Commission, that there are minor problems with
the grade and drainage which will he resolved.
the proposed development as well as the recommendations which had
Surveyor Clarence Piepenburg reviewed the drainage plans for
been made by the city engineer with which they will comply according
to Mr. Piepenburg.
be constructed during Phase 3 of the planned development. The
There was considerable discussion of the lagoons which will
Commission expressed concern that because the lagoons are not
fresh water fed, there might be periods when they would be dry.
Mr. Lawent assured the Commission that this will be resolved to
maintain the esthetic value of the development.
this week as to whether or not the entire project will be graded
at one time or by phases and that they have conferred with City
Attorney Buckley regarding the contract to be executed between
Parkland Plaza Shopping Center, Inc., and the City.
proposed 76 units for the elderly under the FHA 221 program,
that government funds are not presently available and that they
have not as yet made a decision as to whether or not to keep the
have 108 conventional two-bedroom units.
76 conventional one-bedroom units and 32 two-bedroom units or to
be responsible for maintenance of the open space. Mr. Lawent advised
that it will be included in the contract that the association will
be responsible for the maintenance of the open space and that if
the city has to maintain any portion of it, the property owners will
be assessed on a tax bill, either individually or to the association.
Dr. Mangiamele expressed concern that complete plans for the
total project have not been submitted.
Mr. Lawent advised the Commission that a decision will be made
He also advised that the only change will be as concerns the
There was discussion of the Home Owners Association which will
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final approval be granted to Parkland No. 1, which is the first
phase of Parkland Plaza planned development, subject to:
recommendations of the City Engineers, Ruekert & Mielke, and
and Parkland Plaza Shopping Center, Inc., in accordance with the
meister seconded the motion and the motion carried.
recommendations of the City Attorney, John Buckley. Ald. Burger-
Ald. Burgermeister moved that the developers of Parkland
Plaza be advised that it will be their responsibility to develop
plat. Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion carried.
an acceptable plan for maintenance of the lagoons as shown on the
Ald. Foldy moved to recommend to the Common Council that
(1) Parkland Plaza Shopping Center, Inc., complying with the
(2) The execution of the contract between the City of Muskego
TED SCHOBER - Attorney Schober appeared as representative of
the Moose Lodge requesting approval of a 16.57 division of the Alma
Baas property in the NWk of Section 14. The Commission reviewed
Surveying & Engineering September 8, 1970, as well as a proposed
a sketch of the proposed division which had been prepared by Inman
layout of Mrs. Baas's entire property which had been prepared by
Ronald H. Zimmerman February 3. 1969, for a previous division.
the Moose Lodge to divide the 16.57 acre parcel into three parcels
Attorney Schober explained that it will be the intention of
to be served by a cul-de-sac from Mystic Drive. He advised that
the Moose Lodge proposes to eventually build their lodge on parcel
three and that within 5 years the cul-de-sac road will be constructed
to meet City of Muskego specifications to give access to the lodge.
this area has severe soil conditions. He also reported that a lodge
is permitted in this RS-2 District under a conditional use grant.
the Commission will be receptive to a preliminary plat and certified
carried.
survey map. Ald. Burgermeister seconded the motion and the motion
Zoning Officer Lee reported that according to the soils maps,
Mr. Buehler moved to approve this sketch as submitted and that
WILLARD MASTERSON - Mr. Masterson, president of DandiLion Park,
appeared seeking architectural approval for a 36' x 50' x ll',
pole type metal building to be used as a maintenance shop. It was
noted by the Commission that they had approved the location of the
proposed building September 15, 1970, between the roller coaster
and ballroom.
Mr. Masterson submitted plans which had been prepared by Wick
Building Systems, Inc., September 23, 1970. He advised the Commission
that the color of the building will be "zinc", that it is his in-
tention to plant approximately 100 trees next spring which will
include silver and red maples as well as the faster growing varieties,
that trees will be planted to provide screeningfar the new building.
Mr. Basse moved to grant architectural approval for this
building. Mr. Buehler seconded the motion and the motion carried.
le Inc., presently located at 11261 West Forest Home Ave., in Hales
Corners, appeared seeking approval to divide a 2.2 acre parcel of
property from the Ada Butcher property in the Industrial Park
(1-1 District) in the Tess Corners Area.
LOGAN JARMAN - Mr. Jarman, representative of Jarman Equipment,
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to relocate his business in the park, that the building he is
proposing to construct is a 96' x 40' Butler building which will
be constructed on a 6" slab, that it will be used to house and
maintain approximately 6 pieces of trench equipment, that all
equipment will be housed with the exception of trailers used in
connection with the equipment, that it is his intention to
surround the property with a chain link fence, and that it is
his intention to use crushed rock in the driveway. Mayor Gottfried
advised that he should be aware that the Commission may require
the driveway to be asphalted.
use in this 1-1 District, that average width requirement is 200'.
It was noted by the Commission that the required setback is 75'
however, Mr. Jarman advised that it is his intention to use a
setback of 100 to 150' in accordance with the other buildings in
the area.
will be provided to the lands to the east and the following
The Commission expressed concern as to how access and sewer
motion resulted:
Ald. Foldy moved to approve the sketch submitted for this
division and that the Commission will be receptive to a preliminary
plat which will indicate previous divisiors as well as some plan
for developing the lands in back of this proposed division and how
access and sewer will be provided for same. Mr. Buehler seconded
the motion and the motion carried.
Mayor Gottfried declared recess at 9:25 P. M. and the meeting
reconvened at 9:34 P. M.
Mr. Jarman advised the Commission that it is his intention
Zoning Officer Lee reported that such a business is a permitted
appeared seeking approval of a sketch and preliminarv ulat for
DAVID BEIERLE - Mr. Beierle, realtor, and Harold DeBack
a- 6 acre division of Mr. DeBack's property'in the SEG bf Section
29. It was noted by the commission that this property is directly
behind the Muskego Volunteer Fire Dept. substation. In answer to
a question from the Commission, Mr. Beierle advised that he will
seek a rezoning of this 6 acre parcel but is not at this time at
liberty to reveal for what purpose. There was discussion of the
extension of the road to the south of the substation and Mr. Beierle
advised that there will be a reservation for road pucposes.
sketch and that the Commission will be receptive to a preliminary
plat and certified survey map. Mr. Raimann seconded the motion and
the motion carried.
Ald. Burgermeister moved to grant approval to the preliminary
OTHER BUS I NESS """_
MRS. MARY PRESTON - The Commission reviewed a request for legal
status for Lots 27, 28, 16, 37, 31, 32, 33, 34 & 35 in Mill Valley
Heights Unrecorded Subdivision, which had been submitted by Mrs.
Preston, S63 W19071 College Avenue. It was noted by the Commission
that these lots are located on School Drive and that requirements
for this RS-3 OED District are 75' average width and 11,250 sq. ft.
in area, that this area is intended for sewer within the near future
and that the lots were platted prior to adoption of the existing
zoning ordinance.
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not available, Mr. Buehler moved to defer action on this request
pending additional information. Ald. Burgermeister seconded the
motion and the motion carried.
As the proposed square footage of the lots in question was
VACATION OF ALLEYS - OAK GROVE SUBDIVISION - The Commission
reviewed the vacation and discontinuance of five alleys in Oak
Grove Subdivision referred to them by the Common Council.
concerning this vacation. Mayor Gottfried explained that the
alley property will be split between the adjacent property owners
in accordance with requirements as indicated in the state statutes.
in Oak Grove Subdivision. Mr. Raimann seconded the motion and
to approve the vacation and discontinuance of these five alleys
the motion carried.
Dr. Mangiamele advised that he cannot foresee any problems
Ald. Burgermeister moved to recommend to the Common Council
IDA LOHR - The Commission reviewed a certified survey map
which had been prepared by Inman Surveying & Engineering September
SW4 of Section 34. It was noted by the Commission that approval
29 1970, for a four parcel division of Mrs. Lohr‘s property in the
ber 15, 1970.
for the preliminary plat for this division had been approved Septem-
subject to approval by the City Engineer. Mr. Basse seconded the
motion and the motion carried.
Ald. Burgermeister moved to approve this certified survey map
REZONING - MEADOWDALE & SOUTHERN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISIONS - The
Lots 1 through 7 in Southern Heights Subdivision and Lots 1
Commission reviewed a petition from the Common Council to rezone
Subdivision from Wetland-Floodplain to RS-2. It was noted by the
through 4, Block 3, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 4 in Meadowdale
Commission that the lots in question have been filled to proper
grades and drainage easements established in accordance with
recommendation from the city engineer, that the surrounding area
is zoned RS-2 and that this zoning will now permit the construction
of single family homes on these lots.
the rezoning of these lots from Wetland-Floodplain to RS-2.. Mr.
Ald. Foldy moved to recommend to the Common Council to approve
Buehler seconded the motion and the motion carried.
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CITY PUNNING CONSULTAW’S REPORTS
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (RSM) - Planning Consultant Mangiamele
submitted the following proposed amendment to Section 8.10 of the
Zoning Ordinance for the Commission‘s review and consideration
advising that this additional provision will provide encouragement
RSM Districts:
to developers to petition for a planned development overlay in the
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"8.10 D. Special Provision
size. are eligible to apply for higher density development
Areas zoned Multiple Family Development, regardless of
through p1ann;d development procedires. The Planning- Commis-
feet, if the developer produces a plan acceptable to the
sion may permit up to 10 dwellings per gross 40,000 square
higher density by right nor is the owner denied the right to
Planning Commission. The provision does not give RSM District a
proceed to develop under the normal 5,000 square feet per dwelling
unit density provided by right, nor does it apply to areas having
before December 1, 1970.
approval for development under the planned development procedures
It was the Commission's decision to refer this amendment to
the City Attorney for opinion.
ADJOURNMENT """
Mr. Buehler moved for adjournment at 10:45 P. M. Ald.
Burgermeister seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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10-27-70
Barbara J. Sands
Recording Secretary