PCM19701117CITY PLAN COMMISSION
CITY OP MUSKEGO
MINVTES.OP MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 17, 1970
CITY HALL
Mayor Gottfried called the meeting to order at 8:OO P. M.
PRESEm: Mayor Jerome Gottfried, Chairman, Charles Buehler, Sec'y,
Alvin Basse, Willard Bertram, Ald. Robert Burgermeister, Ald.
Charles Foldy, Edward Raimann, Planning Consultant Mangiamele and
Zoning Officer Gerald Lee.
MINVTES: The minutes of the previous meeting of October 20, 1970,
were approved as mailed.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES """""
DR. GORDON DRAKE - Dr. Gordon Drake, president of American
College, appeared requesting approval of a two acre division of
Section 16 on which he desires to construct his home. The
the American College property on Racine Avenue in the Sq of
Commission reviewed a sketch of the proposed parcel as well as
a certified survey map which had been prepared by Surveyor Sylvan
J. Baudhuin October 27, 1970.
Zoning Officer Lee reported that although this is an RS-1
OIP District, a two acre parcel is required in accordance with
Section 4.07 (4) of the Zoning Ordinance because the parcel does
not abut a public road.
report recommended approval of the certified survey map and
It was noted by the Commission that the city engineer's
that satisfactory percolation results indicating a fall of 40-
48-48 had been submitted.
map as submitted. Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion
Ald. Burgermeister moved to approve the certified survey
carried.
Because this parcel is located in an OIP overlay district,
it was noted by the Commission that building, site and operational
plan approval is required. The Commission reviewed plans for
the proposed dwelling which had been prepared by Hartford Builders,
Inc., May 1, 1970. Dr. Drake advised that the Early American
design of the home will set the theme for other proposed college
buildings on which they intend to begin construction as soon as
funds are available.
Planning Consultant Mangiamele recommended that a general
plan of the campus indicating location of the proposed buildings
be submitted.
operational plans for the proposed dwelling subject to the con-
dition that a total layout for the American College campus be
submitted. Mr. Buehler seconded the motion and the motion carried.
a 60" x 23" sign advertising the college to be located temporarily in the setback area of the 60' private road leading to the college
property.
Mr. Buehler moved to approve this request for a temporary
sign for a period of one year. Ald. Poldy seconded the motion
and the motion carried.
Ald. Burgermeister moved to approve the building, site and
The Commission then reviewed a request and exhibits for
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MRS. ADA BVrCHER - Mrs. Butcher, Wauwatosa, owner of property
in the industrial park in the Tess Corners area, appeared and sub-
mitted a preliminary plat indicating previous divisions of her pro-
perty as well as a plan for developing the remaining property,
previous meeting. It was noted by the Commission that access will
this in accordance with the Plan Commission's request at the
be provided to the remaining property from College Avenue and that
there will be a sewer easement across one of the two remaining
maining lands. The Commission also reviewed a request from Mrs.
lots on Tess Corners Drive to provide sewer facilities to the re-
Butcher for a variance of 5' for the remaining two lots on Tess
instead of 200' as required in the 1-1 District.
Corners Drive so that they can be developed with 195' average width
indicating possible future development of the remaining land in
the industrial park subject to the condition that there be a sewer
easement across one of the two remaining lots on Tess Corners
Drive. Ald. Foldy seconded the motion and the motion carried.
a 5' variance in average lot width be granted to the remaining
Mr. Buehler moved to recommend to the Common Council that
Ald. Burgermeister seconded the motion and the motion carried.
two lots on Tess Corners Drive in the Tess Corners Industrial Park.
Mr. Buehler moved to approve the preliminary plat submitted
ROBERT SCHAEPER - Mr. Schaefer, S79 W16291 Bay Lane Place,
appeared seeking architectural approval in accordance with Section
4.05 (2) C. 1. of the zoning ordinance to construct a second
garage structure on his property.
existing attached garage and one existing unattached garage,
that this will actually be the third garage.
garage for the storage of his pontoon boat and camper.
Lane Place, and Mr. Stuckart, representing the Cecelia Schanz
property, W163 S7958 Bay Lane Place, spoke in opposition to the
request pointing out that the area is presently overcrowded.
Ald. Poldy moved to defer action on this request until the
next meeting to give the Commissioners an opportunity to make an
and the motion carried.
on-site inspection of the area. Mr. Basse seconded the motion
Building Inspector Lee reported that Mr. Schaefer has an
Mr. Schaefer advised that he intends to use this propbsed
Adjacent property owners, Mrs. Paul Gaeth, W163 S7964 Bay
RONALD WHEELER - Mr. Wheeler, representative of Muskego Lakes
Country Club, appeared to discuss applicable conditions relating
to the operation of the country club under Conditional Use Grant
#SO. The Commission referred to Recommended Conditions for Muskego
Mangiamele and reviewed previously by the Commissioners at their
Lakes Country Club which had been prepared by Planning Consultant
meeting August 18, 1970.
snowmobiling on trails on the golf course to maintain activity
during the winter, that they will have 6 or 7 rental machines,
Mr. Wheeler advised that it is their intention to permit
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and that the nearest residence (Mrs. Tillie Kramer) is approximately
800’ to the proposed trails. The Commission also discussed the
time after which activity at the country club should be avoided.
It was the Commission‘s decision to allow snowmobiling at the
country club and that activity at the club to be avoided after
1:OO A. M. standard time and 2:OO A. M. daylight savings time.
Ald. Foldy moved that these conditions as proposed be
accepted and included in the conditional use grant for submission
to the Muskego Lakes Country Club for signature. Mr. Basse
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
DAVID CUNNINGHAM - Mr. Cunningham, representative of Northland
Developers. Inc.. appeared to discuss an operational plan for the
planned developmenti- Lakeland West, on 13 acres of the George
Schaefer property in Section 8. It was noted by the Commission
property from RS-2 to RSM with an OPD Overlay at their meeting
that the Common Council had indicated their intent to rezone this
October 27, 1970, predicated upon the execution of a satisfactory
plans for the area including a commitment that no more than 36
agreement between the city and Northland Developers detailing the
three bedroom, 36 two bedroom and 36 one bedroom units will be
constructed.
The operational plan submitted by Mr. Cunningham to this
meeting indicated 12 one bedroom, 28 three bedroom and 68 two
bedroom units, a total of232bedrooms.Mr. Cunningham advised
bedroom, 52 two bedroom and 28 three bedroom units, a total of
that these figures were in error, that they should read 28 one
216 bedrooms or the same as the 36-36-36 ratio. Ald. Poldy ex-
pressed concern at the increase in the number of two bedroom
units.
in the operational plan were satisfactory, however expressed
Planning Consultant Mangiamele advised that the basic items
concern at the ratio of units. It was the Commission’s decision
City Attorney John Buckley to draw up
detailing the planned development for
and Northland Developers.
that Mr. Cunningham contact
execution between the city
a satisfactory agreement
OTHER BUSINFSS
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DELBERT B. MIUER - The Commission reviewed a request from
Mr. M211er. W181 S6365 Lentini Drive. reauesting apDroval to
divide Lot’l, Block 1, Lendale Heights S;bdivisIon;- It was
average’width.hut will have less than the required 20,000 square
noted by the Commission that the proposed lots will have adequate
feet per-lot for this RS-2 District, one lot to be 15,600 sq. ft.
and one lot 16,440 sq. ft. It was noted by the Commission that the
area is being sewered and that the proposed lots will be
compatible with other existing lots in the subdivision.
Ordinance be granted to allow Mr. Miller to divide this lot as
variance from Section 18.14 (2) (a) of the Subdivision Control
would result in extraordinary hardship in this case. Mr. Bertram
proposed as to apply the provisions of the ordinance literally
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Buehler moved to recommend to the Common Council that a
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e A. SPIRER - The Commission reviewed a request from Mrs.
of her property into three lots. It was noted by the Commission
Josephine Scheerer, agent for A. Spirer, to approve the division
Crest Drive and Martin Drive, that it is known as Block 23 of
that the property in question is located at the corner of Jewel
the Jewel Crest Subdivision but was not platted into lots when
the subdivision was created, and that the area is intended to be
served by sewer within the near future. It was further noted that
the lots proposed will be adequate in average lot width, however
will have less than the square footage required for this RS-2
District.
granted to permit the creation of these substandard lots or if
wilich would permit the smaller lots.
the property owners should be advised to petition for a rezoning
meister moved to defer action on this request until the Superinten-
As there was a question of drainage in this area, Ald. Burger-
dent of Public Works, Mr. Bertram, can make an on-site insection
of the property to evaluate the drainage and determine if drainage
easements may be necessary. Mr. Buehler seconded the motion and
the motion carried.
There was discussion as to whether or not variance should be
MRS. MARY PRESTON - At the previous meeting, the Commission
had deferred action on Mrs. Preston's request for determination of
legal status for eight lots in the Mill Valley Heights Unrecorded
Subdivision pending additional information.
Zoning Officer Lee advised that because of recent salsof
several of the lots under consideration, to adjoining property
owners, the request to be considered is for Lot 16 only.
Common Council that Lot 16, Mill Valley Heights Unrecorded, be
granted legal lot status. Mr. Raimann seconded the motion and
the motion carried.
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After consideration, Mr. Buehler moved to recommend to the
RAYMOND E. BELLOWS - The Commission reviewed a request from
Mr. Bellows, Watetford, for division of a 1.113 acre parcel
the Commission that the area is intended for sewer within the near
located at S64 W18265 Martin Drive in Section 4. It was noted by
footage but will have less than the 110' average width required
future and that the lots proposed will be adequate in square
for this RS-2 District. It was the Commission's decision that
Planning Consultant Mangiamele and Zoning Officer Lee evaluate
the topography of this property prior to their taking action.
Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Raimann moved to defer action until the next meeting.
JDSEPH GAFFNEY - The Commission reviewed a request from
Mr. Gaffney, S70 W
Lot 21, Block 13, Muskego Shores Subdivision. It was noted by
17276 Muskego Drive, for legal status for
the Commission that Mr. Gaffney owns Lots 20 and 22 in addition
to Lot 21, that his existing dwelling is on Lot 20. Zoning
Officer Lee reported that the area is sewered and three laterals
have been installed, one for each lot.
Ald. Burgermeister moved that Mr. Gaffney be advised that
request to the Common Council if he would be agreeable to altering
the Commission would be favorable to recommending approval of this
seconded the motion and the motion Carried.
the lot lines to create the three lots equally. Mr. Bertram
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0 Mayor Gottfried declared recess at 10:lO p. M. and the meeting
reconvened at 10:25 P. M.
from Poblocki and Sons Company to mount 2'6''. plastic letters,
E. J. SALENTINE, INC. - The Commission reviewed a request
to be neon lighted, on the- south side of the-building used for
washing and reconditioning automobiles at the Salentine Sales & Service business, 14580 W. Janesville Road.
Ald. Burgermeister seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Raimann moved to approve this sign request as submitted.
V. F. W. LEMBEZEDER COOK POST #8171 - The Commission reviewed
a request for a 5' x 4'. illuminated sign advertising Blatz Beer
Road on the V. P. W. property, S83 W20778 Janesville Road.
to be erected next to the existing MillGr Beer sign on Janesville
an additional sign or is to replace an existing sign, Ald. Foldy
moved to defer action and request that a representative from the
Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion carried.
V. P. W. appear at the next meeting to discuss this proposal.
As there was a question as to whether or not this would be
SAM JOVANOVICH - Mayor Gottfried advised the Commission
that kr. Jovanovich, New Berlin, has expressed interest in
purchasing the building near the corner of Hillendale Drive
and Janesville Road which was formerly used by the Checkerway
Mr. Jovanovich's intention to use this building for an automobile Bus Company for maintenance of school buses; that it would be
repair shop and that according to an opinion from City Attorney
Buckley, such a use would require a rezoning from the existing
R-2 District.
It was the Commission's decision to defer action on whether
or not they would be favorable to such a rezoning until they
could make an on-site ifispection of the building and the surrounding
area.
DAVID R. BEIERLE - Mayor Gottfried advised that petitions have
been submitted by David Beierle for a conditional use grant to
permit a school bus terminal on six acres of the Harold DeBack
property behind the Muskego Volunteer Fire Department Sub-station
on Racine Avenue in Section 29.
It was the Commission's decision that because there is a
pending petition requesting a change in the zoning ordinance as
well as a rezoning of the property in question, these petitions
for a conditional use grant be held in abeyance until action has
been taken on the rezoning.
use grant to permit the Moose Lodge to hold their meetings and
on Mystic Drive in Section 14.
eventually construct a clubhouse on the former Alma Baas property
Mr. Buehler moved to schedule the public hearing to consider
MOOSE LODGE - Petitions were submitted requesting a conditional
this request for 7:30 P. M., January 5, 1971. Mr. Raimann
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
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a MUSKEG0 TRANSPORT, INC. - It was the Commission's decision
Tess Corners Industrial Park, be advised that in accordance with
that Muskego Transport, Inc., school bus company located in the
Section 6.04 (4) of the zoning ordinance, their parking areas
must be hard surfaced.
from city Engineer Prank Ruekert recommendine additional information
CERTIFIED SURVEY MAPS - The Commission reviewed a report
to be shown on certified survey maps.
that they will require this additional information on any
certified survey map presented to them for approval.
It was the Commission's decision that they go on record
"""""""_ PUNNING CONSULTANT'S REPORTS
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - Planning Consultant Mangiamele submitted
a Procedure for Planned Development Application, a Planned
Development Application Check List, and a Proposal for Amending
the Zoning Ordinance by Adding to 6.02 for the Commission's review
prior to the next meeting.
Development District for the Commission's review prior to the next
add an additional zoning district - OTPD - Transitional Planned
meeting.
Planning Consultant Mangiamele also submitted a proposal to
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - RSM DISTRICT - As concerns
a proposed amendment to Section 8.10 of the zoning ordinance
which was submitted to the Commissioners at their-meeting
October 20 by Planning Consultant Mangiamele and referred to
communication dated November 12, 1970, from City Attorney
the city attorney, the Recording Secretary read the following
Buckley:
"Dear Mrs. Sands:
8.10 of the Zoning Ordinance which would be Section D. Special
You have referred to me the proposed amendment to Section
Provision.
be legally objectionable in it. The only possible conflict
between that section and other terms of the ordinance would be
found in Section 6.02 which calls for a minimum area of 200,000
be a special exception to that provision and as mentioned above
square feet for a planned development project. However, this would
would be legally acceptable.
I have reviewed this amendment and I see nothing that would
Very truly yours,
/s/ John P. Buckley"
this amendment until their next meeting.
It was the Commission's decision to withhold any action on
* seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P. M.
ADJOURNMEm - Mr. Basse moved for adjournment, Mr. Bertram
b js
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Respectfully submitted,
Barbara J. Sands
Recording Secretary
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