PCM19710420CITY PIAN COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEG0
MINVTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 20, 1971
CITY HALL
Mayor Gottfried called the meeting to order at 8:15 P. M.
PRESENT: Mayor Jerome Gottfried, Chairman, Willard Bertram, Ald.
Robert Burgermeister, Ald. Harold DeBack, Edward Raimann and
City Engineer Clark Barry. Planning Consultant Joseph Mangiamele
was also present. Alvin Basse arrived at 9:OO P. M.
ABSENT: Charles Buehler, Secretary, and Zoning Officer Gerald Lee.
MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting of March 16, 1971,
were approved as mailed.
""""" PERSONAL APPEARANCES
WILIARD MASTERSON - Mr. Masterson, president of DandiLion
conjunction with the amusement park. It was noted by the Commis-
Park, appeared seeking approval for a boat livery to be used in
Grant #49, that the basic zoning district is RS-2 with an OLR
sion that the amusement park is operated under Conditional Use
Overlay, and that a boat livery is a permitted use-by-right in
the OLR District subject to approval by the Plan Commission.
to the Recording Secretary from Mr. Masterson was reviewed by
the Commission:
"Dear Mrs. Sands:
I wish to appear before the commission on April 20, 1971. I
will request commission approval for the use of a Boat Livery as
listed in the Zoning Ordinance 9.08 OLR Lake Recreation District.
boat. Each boat has a capacity of 2 adults. The boats are about
We will dock the boats to a pier that will be installed immediately
12 feet long and will be rented to guests on a per hour basis.
in front of the existing bath house. The boats will be stored in
the bath house during the winter. A picture of the boats avail-
able is enclosed. Please notify me if the appearance is possible
and the time of the meeting.
The following communication dated March 31, 1971, directed
Plans are to use 12 units of a non-motor paddle wheel type
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Bill Masterson"
A brochure and colored photographs of the paddle wheel boat
were reviewed.
In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Masterson
bicycle, that the boats will be pulled up on shore rather than
advised that the boats are operated with pedals similar to a
docked to a pier as indicated in the communication, that he
intends to have 10 to 12 units which will be rented on an hourly
basis to persons probably aged 10 or over, that the boats are
unsinkable and life preservers will be provided, that the boats
will be secured at night and will be stored in a building during
the off-season.
Ald. Burgermeister moved to approve this request for a boat
Mr. Raimann seconded the motion and the motion carried.
livery for 12 non-motor, paddle wheel type boats as submitted.
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April 20, 1971
appeared before the Commission to discuss the sewer and road
JOE JOHNSON - Mr. Johnson, Johnson Realty Corporation,
extensions necessary for the construction of two multiple family
dwellings, each with eight, one bedroom units, proposed to be
located just west of existing Valley Drive in the SWk of Section
9, an RSM District.
from property owned by Relocation Realty as well as approval of
at their meeting February 2, 1971, for a two parcel land division
building, site and operational plans subject to certain conditions
western limits of Mr. Johnson's property.
including the extension of Valley Drive and the sewer to the
bear the entire expense for a sewer and road which will be beneficial
Mr. Johnson pointed out that if this is required, he will
to the adjacent property owner at no expense to 'that propert owner.
The following communication dated March 25, 1971, dlrec Y ed to
Mayor Gottfried from Consulting Engineers, Ruekert & Mielke, was
reviewed by the Commission:
"Dear Jerry:
development west of Valley Drive, which was sent to us yesterday.
to you dated March 2, 1971, which was to be provided by the develo-
I presume this represents the site plan mentioned .in our letter
per. The map was sent by Joseph Johnson Realty Corporation located
extension on the plan. This, he feels, represents the amount
in Wauwatosa. Mr. Johnson marked the limits of the sanitary sewer
needed for his buildings on Parale one and two. After reviewing
this information the following questions and comments are offered
for consideration.
Will Valley Drive (extended west) be public right-of-way,
or will it remain reserved right-of-way?
west) be terminated for this development?
If a public right-of-way, where will Valley Drive (extended
at the time of this development? If it is to be fully improved
If a public right-of-way, will this road be fully improved
then it is reasonable to have the sewer extended to the limits
of the improved roadway. If it is not to be improved when the
sewer is installed for these parcels, then it is our opinion that
an 8" stubbed pipe installed in the west side of the most westerly
the sewer could be terminated as shown on the enclosed map with
manhole. In permitting this, it is presumed that the southerly
50 feet of this property will be dedicated for road right-of-way
with a written agreement that the sewer may be extended west when
would then be assessed.
the need arises, and the frontage abutting the sewer extension
matter, please call us.
It was noted by the Commission that approval had been granted
Enclosed is a preliminary survey map of the multi-family
If there is any further information that is needed in this
/s/ Frank J. Ruekert, Jr."
Yours very truly,
west) will become a public right-of-way to serve other properties
in this vicinity.
It was the Commission's opinion that Valley Drive (extended
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April 20, 1971
road approximately 10' beyond his center property line and extend
the sewer to the center lot line as indicated on the preliminary
survey map which had been prepared by National Survey Service,
extensions to the western limits of his property, he would have
Inc.; however, if the city requires that he provide these
no choice but to abandon the project.
necessary, however, it was their decision to contact other
municipalities to determine if they have a procedure for an
acceptable way by which an adjacent property owner who is not
interestedmr willing to develop can he assessed for the extension
of road and sewers to serve a proposed development in which they
are not participating.
Mr. Johnson advised that he would be willing to extend the
It was the Commission's opinion that the extensions are
VERNON STOEHR - Mr. Stoehr, Milin - Stoehr Realty, appeared
reauestinn amroval to create two lots from Lots 9. 10. 1/2 of 8
and a porltion'of Lot 11, Block 9, Oak Ridge Unrecorded'Subdivision.
It was noted by the Commission that the lots as proposed will
adequately meet the requirements for this RS-3 OED District -
11,250 sq. ft. and 75' average width.
these particular lots and in answer to a question from the
Mr. Bertram reviewed the storm water drainage which crosses
Commission, Mr. Stoehr advised that he would be willing to grant
an easement for such drainage along the center lot line.
of Lots 9, 10, 1/2 of 8 and a portion of Lot 11, Block 9, Oak
Mr. Raimann moved to approve the division and recreation
Ridge Unrecorded Subdivision, as submitted subject to the con-
dition that there be a 30' easement along the center lot line -
15' from each lot. Ald. DeBack seconded the motion and the
motion carried.
2, 3, 4 and 1/2 of 5, Block 5, Mr. Stoehr advised that a title
search has revealed that the fee title to all of East Drive is
vested in Pearl Hotelling and Earl E. Hardtke, that a recent quit
claim deed from Ray Wallner for the east portion of East Drive
may have been in error. It was the Commission's decision to
refer this to the city attorney for recommendation.
As concerns the second request to create two lots from Lots
MM INMAN, INMAN SURVEYING & ENGINEERING - WILLOW WOOD SUBD. -
Mr. Inman, appeared as representative for Frank Agenten, and
Wood Subdivision in Sections 1 and 12. It was noted by the Commis-
submitted a preliminary sketch for approximately 46 lots in Willow
sion that just a portion of the subdivision would have sewer avail-
able and it was their opinion that the subdivision should be
developed in phases - phase 1 to be those lots with sewer available.
Mr. Inman also indicated on the preliminary sketch the route
of the easement for the location of the sewer line to serve Wood-
land Court. It was noted that there would be approximately 27,
sewered lots in the phase 1 development.
extension of Skylark Lane which would terminate in a cul-de-sac
Planning Consultant Mangiamele expressed concern at the
Drive to alleviate problems which could be created by such a
and suggested that the road be continued through to Tess Corners
long cul-de-sac.
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April 20, 1971
Ald. Burgermeister moved that the Commission will be
receptive to the development of that portion of Willow Wood
Subdivision which can be served by public sewer and subject to
an adequate termination of the subdivision road. Ald. DeBack
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
INMAN - LINCOLNSHIRE - Mr. Inman then presented a preliminary
sketch for a 27 lot subdivision, Lincolnshire, which will be
developed on the east corner of Woods Road and Tess Corners
Drive in Sections 1 and 2, this subdivision to be developed by
Holz - Inman Corporation.
subdivision will have sewer available and it was the Commission's
opinion that this subdivision should be developed in phases also -
phase 1 to be those lots with sewer available.
Corners Drive is scheduled to eventually become an interceptor
Mr. Inman advised that according to his information, Tess
road, however it is their intention to abandon the frontage road
plan in this subdivision which had been proposed in earlier
presentations.
which can be served by public sewer and which will handle adequately
to the development of that portion of Lincolnshire Subdivision
the termination of the subdivision road. Mr. Basse seconded the
motion and the motion carried.
It was noted by the Commission that only a portion of this
Ald. Burgermeister moved that the Commission will be receptive
INMAN - SPAIGHT ETAL - The Commission reviewed a proposed
certixied survey map prepared by Inman Surveying & Engineering
for a rev ision of lot lines between Lots 44, 45, 46, 49 & 50,
Subdivision. The proposal will create three lots from five
corner of Kingston Drive and Lincoln Drive, in Kingston's
recorded lots which are owned by P. D. Spaight, Samuel Kingston,
and Mrs. Purvis. It was noted by the Commission that this is an
RS-3 OED District, requirement being 11,250 sq. ft. per lot with
75' average width.
Mr. Raimann moved to approve the relocation of the lot lines
as proposed to create three lots from five recorded lots. Ald.
Burgermeister seconded the motion and the motion carried.
INMAN - JOSEPHINE SCHEERER, AGENT FOR A. SPIRER - Mr. Inman
presented a proposed certified survey map for the creation of
three lots from-the Spirer property on Martin Drive, Block 23,
Jewel Crest Subdivision. It was noted by the Commission that the
lots. as proposed are for less square footage than required for
this RS-2 District, however, that the Board of Appeals had granted
a variance at their meeting February 25, 1971, to permit the
creation of three, reasonable, buildable lots regardless of the
particular square footage of any individual lot.
water drainage which indicated the flow of the water across the
Drive through a culvert, then across the lots in question to
John Victor property south to Martin Drive, crossing Martin
Topaz Drive and ultimately down Jewel Crest Drive. He then
reviewed a proposed drainage plan by which the water could be direc-
ted through a drainage ditch along Martin Drive to Jewel Crest
Mr. Bertram reviewed a drainage plan of the existing, storm
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April 20, 1971
thus eliminating the flow across the Spirer property.
Drive as this proposed certified survey map indicated an 85'
width. It was noted by the Commission that according to the
highway width map, the road is indicated as a proposed 100'
road. There was also discussion of the centerline location.
division pending clarification of right-of-way. Mr. Raimann
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mayor Gottfried declared recess at 9:28 P. M. and the meeting
reconvened at 9:40 P. M.
There was considerable discussion of the width of Martin
Ald. Burgermeister moved to defer action on this land
GORDON SCHROEDER - Mr. Schroeder, Schroeder Bros. Builders,
appeared to discuss a proposal for an additional subdivision in
final approval of Parkland Plaza No. 2, he advised that the final
the city. Although the agenda indicated that he was also seeking
plat has not been completed as yet.
Plaza are purchasi g additional property south of Highway 24
He sgxisaQrlRa Commission that the developers of Parkland
which will abut their existing planned development and develop
this area as an expansion of Parkland Plaza, that they would
request a planned development zoning for this property also. He
indicated that it will be patterned after the development on the
north side of Janesville Road with shopping center, multiple
family and single family residences, that the shopping center
area will probably include a theatre, bowling alley and office
space.
well or individual wells and if the city would be willing to accept
decisions will have a bearing on their decision to purchase and
lot sizes similar to the Parkland Plaza development, that these
develop this property.
community well be explored as to how Muskego's water table would
be affected by the systems. It was the Commission's decision to
contact experts in this field to determine affect.
will be starting construction on the multiple family complex
Parkland Plaza development, Mr. Schroeder advised that they
this fall, that a year from May they will begin construction on
the shopping center, that the existing roads have been constructed
for temporary use and will be torn up and completely rebuilt,
street signs should not be erected until the permanent roads are
that the undersized culverts will be replaced at that time, that
constructed and that Meadowdale Drive will be cut through to
Briargate.
Mr. Schroeder questioned if the city will require a community
Dr. Mangiamele recommended that the individual wells vs.
In answer to questions from the Commission regarding the
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April 20, 1971
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WILLIAM KASSULKE - At the previous meeting the Commission
had deferred action on Mr. Kassulke's request to rezone a 1.50
acre parcel on Gold Drive from RS-3 OED to RSA to permit
construction of three, attached, single family residences of two
units each pending additional study by the Commission on duplex.
locations in the city. The Common Council had granted a thirty
day extension of time March 23, 1971, in accordance with request
from the Commission. The Commission had met informally May 5th
duplexes.
to discuss a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance to permit
after more thorough study of neighborhood planning, it was determined
Dr. Mangiamele recommended that the zoning be denied as
that the multiple family would not be compatible with this area.
that William Kassulke's request to rezone a 1.50 acre parcel on
Ald. Burgermeister moved to recommend to the Common Council
Gold Drive from RS-3 OED to RSA be denied. Mr. Bertram seconded
the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
LARRY FISCHER - At the previous meeting, action had been
deferred on Mr. Fischer's petition requesting to amend the zoning
ordinance in Section 8.11 (7) B.1.d. to permit residential quarters
in the same building as a business to be occupied by others than
the owner, proprietor, commercial tenant, employee or caretaker.
that rather than to allow this as a permitted accessory use as
proposed, the Commission would have more control as to compatible
business if it were a conditional use grant.
locations for such residential quarters in conjunction with a
Mr. Bertram moved to recommend to the Common Council that
Section 8.11 (7) B. 1. d. be deleted and that Section 8.11 (7)
C. be amended by adding 'iS.'Residential quarters located in the
same building as the business." and that Section 8.14 (7) C. be
amended by adding "5. Any conditional use permitted in the B-3
District.'' Ald. Burgermeister seconded the motion and the motion
carried.
The Commission discussed the proposal and it was their opinion
DONALD MILLER - A public hearing was held just prior to this
regular meeting to consider the petition of Donald Miller requesting
a conditional use grant for the purpose of construction of a building
to be used for retail store, warehouse and office space, Janesville
Road, between Milwaukee Picture Tube and Sieger Olds, Inc.
Ald. Burgermeister moved to grant this conditional use subject
to receipt of a more detailed site plan. Ald. DeBack seconded
the motion and the motion carried.
STATE SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY - A petition for renewal of a Conditional Use Grant $37 for continued extractive operations by
State Sand & Gravel in Section 18, expiration July 2, 1971, was
received by the Commission.
consider this request for June 1, 1971, 7:45 P. M. Ald. DeBack
Ald. Burgermeister moved to schedule the public hearing to
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
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J. Coe, W176 S7007 Wildwood Drive, requesting determination of
legal lot status of a 1.99215 acre parcel on Crowbar Road in
Section 18 directly behind and abutting the tavern (The Key Club),
S86 W21693 Janesville Road, owned by Clyde Coe. The parcel was
a lot of record prior to purchase by blr. Coe, however, a building
which requires three acre size lots and abuts a relative's
permit could not be issued because it is located in a district
property.
After discussion, Ald. DeBack moved to recommend to the
Common Council that this lot be granted legal status in accordance
with Section 18.28 of the Subdivision Control Ordinance (Chapter
18 of the Municipal Code). Ald. Burgermeister seconded the motion
and the motion carried.
MELVIN COE - The Commission reviewed a request from Melvin
DELBERT MILLER - The Commission reviewed a certified survey
mat, for the division of Lot 1. Block 1. Lendale Heights Subdivision,
owied by Delbert Miller, W181.S6365 Lentini Drive. It was noted
by the Commission that the Common Council had granted the variance
to permit this division in accordance with recommendation from
the Commission.
computation of one of the lot areas and Mr. Raimann moved to
defer action pending submission of revised certified survey map.
Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion carried.
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City Engineer Barry noted that there was an error in the
SAM JAVANOVICH - The Commission reviewed a petition submitted
to the Common Council by Mr. Javanovich requesting to rezone
approximately 1.2162 acres from R-2 to 8-4 (Highway Business)
to permit the petitioning for a conditional use grant to allow
way Bus garage next to the V. F. Vi., corner of Hillendale
the operation of an automobile repair shop in the former Checker-
Drive and Janesville Road. It was noted that Mr. Javanovich has
appeared before the Plan Commission sub-committee as well as the
Plan Commission to discuss this proposal.
on this request until after the public hearing which has been
scheduled for May 11, 1971, before the Common Council. Mr. Basse
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
After discussion, Ald. Burgermeister moved to defer action
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a communication from City Attorney Buckley, dated March 29, 1971,
regarding a certified survey map for the Frank DeAngelis property
on Woods Road prior to the next regular Plan Commission meeting.
FRANK DE ANGELIS - It was the Commission's decision to review
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Mr. Basse seconded the motion
Ald. Burgermeister moved
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for adjournment at 11:43 P. t.1.
and the motion carried. - -
Barbara J. Sands
Recording Secretary