PCM19710907CITY PIAN COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEG0
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 7, 1971
CITY HALL
Mayor Gottfried called the meeting to order at 8:04 P. M.
PRESENT: Mayor Gottfried, Chairman, Alvin Basse, Secretary,
elark Barry, Ald. Robert Burgermeister, William Chase, Ald. Harold
DeBack and Edward Raimann. Planning Consultant Joseph Mangiamele
and Zoning Officer Gerald Lee were also present.
ABSENT: Willard Bertram
MINVTES: The minutes of the previous meeting of August 17th, 1971,
were approved as mailed.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
GORDON SCHROEDER - PARKLAND PIAZA - Mr. Schroeder, Schroeder
Bros. Corp.. appeared seeking final approval for Parkland #2.
phase 2 of the- Parkland planned development.
factorily with road construction in accordance with the time
schedule which they submitted at the previous meeting.
Barry advised that the lagoons have been excavated and collecting
water from natural drainage. Ald. Burgermeister questioned if any
further consideration had been given to the installation of a well
to keep the lagoons from becoming dry.
that they may be dry at certain times during the year, that they
Mr. Schroeder advised that these are filtration ponds only,
had never considered the installation of a well.
Dr. Mangiamele pointed out that during previous discussions
the Commission had been very concerned at the lagoons and under
the impression that they would be supplied with water by some method.
Mayor Gottfried advised that there had been discussion of a fountain.
base, there would be no possibility that they would hold water;
however, he pointed out that if the lagoons should have a gravel
that they would be open to exploring a system to run water into
question of how much water the city would want to go into Little
the lagoons. He suggested that consideration be given to the
Muskego Lake.
Dr. Mangiamele expressed concern at the 60” pipe running from
the west end of the lagoons and protruding into Little Muskego Lake
suggesting that there should be treatment of this protrusion. Mr.
Barry submitted plans which had been prepared by Badger Engineering
showing this pipe protrusion.
advised that they will begin planting in the spring of 1972,
to eliminate a thoroughfare through the subdivision, that roads will
that Parkland Drive will not cut through all the way to Martin
be completed including blacktop in Phase 1 this year, that none of
Mr. Barry reported that Parkland Plaza is progressing satis-
Ald. Burgermeister questioned the drainage program and Mr.
Mr. Schroeder agreed that it would be worthy of consideration;
In answer to questions from the Commissioners, Mr. Schroeder
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September 7, 1971
none of the homes in the sub4ivision are occupied as yet, and
that the courts will be seeded this fall, same to be maintained
by the homeowners association, however prior to seeding they
are awaiting information on the width of the court roads.
The Recording Secretary then read the Developer's Agreement
between the city and Parkland Plaza Shopping Center, Inc., which
had been entered into October 23, 1970.
the following motion resulted:
of Parkland No. 2, phase 2 of the Parkland planned development,
contingent upon Avon, Eton and York Courts having 50' road right-
of-way with 24' of paved surface. Ald. Burgermeister seconded
the motion and the motion carried.
It was the Commission's decision that the developers be
notified that when the multiple family development is considered
be a sufficient amount of water in the lagoons for esthetic value
they will require some arrangement to guarantee that there will
as well as some special treatment of the 60" tile for the same
purposes.
The Commission discussed the width of the court roads and
Ald. DeBack moved to recommend to the Common Council approval
GEORGE WEBER - SCHAEFER FARM - Attorney Weber, representing
developers Olson and Blake, appeared seeking approval to rezone
approximately 143 acres of the George Schaeferhrm to RS-3 and
RSM with a planned development overlay.
' visions of the planned development section of the zoning ordinance
a public hearing will not be scheduled by the Common Council until
they have received recommendation from the Plan Commission.
the Plan Commission sub-committee to propose a mobile home develop-
ment, however, they are now proposing planned development which
will include 140 multi-family units, 300 residential units and a
shopping center. He submitted sketches of the proposed development
advising that there will be access by view to Muskego County Park,
that financing has been arranged and approved possibly through
FHA, and that there will be a club house, swimming pool and tennis
courts.
In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Blake and Mr.
Weber advised that the water supply for the development will be
contain water and a well will be installed to guarantee such water
furnished through a community well, that the lagoons proposed will
if necessary, that the residential area will be developed as phase
will be construction of the shopping center, and phase three will
one and include the sw-imming pool and clubhouse, that phase two
be the multiple family project, that there will be sufficient
area for parking in the cul de sacs, that because Muskego is a
growing community it will be able to support two shopping centers,
and that the initial grading program will include the entire 143
acres, that the lots will range from 9,000 sq. ft. to 13,000 sq.
ft., or an average of 11,000 sq. ft.
It was noted by the Commission that in accordance with pro-
Mr. Weber advised the Commission that hqrhad appeared before
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cannot answer at this time if they would be favorable or not
In answer to Mayor Gottfried, Mr. Blake advised that he
to limited development each year for a period of years. He
also advised that they are aware of the sewer deferment on the
Schaefer property.
After presentation of the Growth Impact Study by Dr.
Mangiamele at the end of this meeting, the following motion
resulted:
that a public hearing be scheduled to consider the Schaefer
petition to rezone their property from RS-2 and RS-1 to RS-3
Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Gottfried voted "no"
and RSM with an OPD overlay. Ald. DeBack seconded the motion.
and Basse,
Barry, Burgermeister, Chase, DeBack and Raimann voted "aye" and
the motion carried.
Mayor Gottfried reviewed the zoning ordinance pointing out
that requirements had not been fulfilled as indicated in the
planned development procedure prior to recommendation to the
Common Council.
Ald. Burgermeister moved to recommend to the Common Council
DAVID BEIERLE - Mr. Beierle, Southwest Suburban Realty,
dwelling at W180 S7663 Pioneer Drive, (former Stolz property - appeared seeking architectural approval to move the existing
southwest corner Pioneer Drive & Janesville Road) to a vacant lot
on the opposite side of Pioneer Drive between Diedrich's Shoe
Repair and an existing two family dwelling.
and advised that the building will be used for office space on
the first floor and residential quarters on thesxond floor. It
was noted by the Commission that this will require a conditional
grant in this B-3 District.
In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Beierle
advised that the offsets will comply in the new location,
spaces, that the building will have new roof and foundation and
that there will be sufficient space to provide adequate parking
possibly a small change in appearance.
operational plans. Ald. DeBack seconded the motion and the motion
to move the existing dwelling subjec,t to approval of site and
carried.
Mr. Beierle submitted photographs of the dwelling in question
Mr. Raimann moved to grant archmitectural approval as requested
JACK GWKNER - Mr. Glockner, Glockner Enterprises, appeared
to discuss his extractive and junking operations, S71 W13219 Tess
Corners Drive, in accordance with the Commission's request at their
previous meeting.
advised that there is a berm to the north and to the west of his
In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Glockner
Road, tbat he has rid the area of approximately 100 cars, that the
property, that it is his intention to build a lO',berm along Woods
Dept. of Natural Resources licenses his operation, that he will
accept sewer fill, that the junked cars cannot be seen from
McShane Drive, that he would estimate that there are approximately
250 junked cars left on his property, that he probably receives
25 cars a month in the summer, that he has a contract with
Sanitized Steel for removal of the cars, that ten cars constitute
a load and that he desires to keep one load in advance on hand.
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September 7, 1971
that he does some excavation including sand and black dirt, that
the excavation covers an area of approximately 3.5 acres.
the Common Council be withheld regarding Mr. Glockner's junk
license pending his submitting a plat study within 30 days of
his operation as it now exists. Ald. Burgermeister seconded the
motion and the motion carried.
As concerns the excavating operation, Mr. Glockner advised
After discussion, Ald. DeBack moved that recommendation to
EDWARD RUDOLPH - Mr. Rudolph, Rudolph & Moore Law Offices,
Free Church property, S79 W18903 Janesville Road, from Rs-2 to
appeared seeking approval to rezone the former Calvary Evangilical
RS-2 with an 00s overlay to permit the operation of law offices
as well as office space for other professional services. It was
by the Common Council for September 28th.
noted by the Commission that a public hearing has been scheduled
of the former church as an office building. A sketch for proposed
Mr. Rudolph submitted sketches indicating the appearance
sign was also Submitted for approval.
mitted by Melford Poth to rezone to B-2 a triangular parcel of
property abutting Highway Y and the church property to the rear.
In answer to the Commission Mr. Rudolph advised that he would
like to acquire this property as it abuts the church property and
has access to Highway Y.
(Rudolph & Foth), an 00s overlay district (Wojtcjak property)
Because of the two rezonings being sought in this area
and a legal non-conforming use (Holz property), Mr. Chase
suggested that it might be advisable for the Plan Commission to
consider the zoning of the entire corner.
After discussion, Mr. Chase moved to recommend to the Common
Council approval of the zoning change and to approve the proposed
sign as submitted. Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion
carried.
It was noted by the Commission that a petition had been sub-
CHESTER SPITZNER - Mr. Spitzner, W199 S8466 Woods Road,
and prospective purchaser of the property appeared requesting
parcel from the Elsie Spitzner farm (total - 56 acres). It was
approval of preliminary plat for the division of a 1.5 acre
prepared by Waukesha Land Surveys Sept. 1, 1971, and that this is
noted by the Commission that the preliminary plat had been
an RS-1 unsewered district requiring 120' average width lots with
30,000 sq. ft. area.
Spitzner that a temporary easement be granted to permit the
Inspector Lee pointed out that it will be necessary to have an
regrading of the slope along Woods Road on this curve. Building
additional 7' dedicated for highway purposes.
Ald. Burgermeister moved to approve the preliminary plat for
a 1.5 acre division of the Elsie Spitzner farm subject to a 7'
dedication of land for road purposes and a 25' temporary construction
easement. Ald. DeBack seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Ald. Burgermeister requested and it was agreeable with Mr.
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OTHER BUS I NES S
IARRY PISCHER - MUSKEGO BEER DEPOT - The Commission reviewed
plans which had been prepared for an addition to the Muskego Beer
Depot, S75 W17308 Janesville Road, by Jack Weidner August 12, 1971.
It was noted by the Commission that a conditional use had been
granted for this property to permit residential units in the same
building as the business subject to receipt of these detailed
plans.
Building Inspector Lee reviewed the B-4 District requirements
and it was noted that additional parking spaces are required.
It was also noted that six units are proposed for the second floor
which would require a 30,000 sq. ft. lot and lot in question is
26,145 sq. ft.
subject to their conforming with the requirements for the B-4
Mr. Chase moved to approve the building plans submitted
District. Ald. Burgermeister seconded the motion and the motion
carried.
ED POESCHL - The Commission reviewed a preliminary plat
and certified survey map for a 7.628 acre division of the Poeschl
by Waukesha Land Surveys. It was noted by the Commission that
property, S75 W21071 Field Drive, both of which had been prepared
and 120,000 sq. ft. in area and that the lot proposed more than
this is an RCE District, requirement being 250' average width
meets these requirements. It was also noted that satisfactory
percolation tests had been submitted.
survey map subject to approval by the city's engineer. Mr. Raimann
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Chase moved to approve the preliminary plat and certified
ROGER CHRISTIANSON - AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE AGENCY - The
Commisi
plywood sign advertising "American Family Insurance" from its
present location, S74 W17076 Janesville Road, to the agency's
new location, W16485 Janesville Road. (Don Miller's office
building presently under construction).
sign advertising all of the businesses which will be located in
the new building eventually.
Ald. DeBack seconded the motion and the motion carried.
plywood sign to the new location for a period of six months.
It was the Commission's opinion that there should be a single
Mr. Chase moved to approve this request to move the existing
for the division of Mr. Jaeger's property, W127 S6992 Woodland
Court, into two parcels, same prepared by Inman, Inc. It was
noted by the Commission that they had approved the sketch for
this division at their meeting July 20th. that the area and
average width of the two parcels are adequate for this RS-2
District requirements. The Commission also took into consideration
that there is a sewer easement across this property.
division subject to approval by the city's engineer and subject
Ald. DeBack moved to approve the preliminary plat for this
Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion carried.
to the certified survey map indicating the existing easements.
BERNARD JAEGER - The Commission reviewed a preliminary plat
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Mayor Gottfried declared recess at 9:50 P. M. and the meeting
reconvened at 10:02 P. M.
legal status for Lot 49, Block 18, Jewel Crest Subdivision.
It was noted by the Commission that Mr. Hellenthal owns Lots
49 & 50, that laterals have been installed for each lot; also
that the majority of the lots in that particular area are in
single ownership.
that legal status be granted to Lot 49, Block 18, Jewel Crest
Subdivision. Mr. Raimann seconded the motion and the motion
carried.
PRANK HELL.EN"AL - The Commission reviewed a request for
Ald. Burgermeister moved to recommend to the Common Council
JOHN MARSH - The Commission reviewed a sketch for the
divis'ion of Mr. Marsh's property on Oak Court. It was noted by
the Commission that the property is located in an Rs-2 0L.S
District, requirement being for 13,333 sq. ft. lots with 73.3
average width and that the lots as proposed will more than meet
these requirements.
and to refer the division to the city's engineer and highway
superintendent for recommendation as to the necessity of
motion and the motion carried.
obtaining more land for road dedication. Mr. Chase seconded the
Ald. Burgermeister moved to defer action on this request
divis'ion of Mr. BUSS'S property, W139 S6993 Sherwood Circle,
which had been referred to Engineer Barry for determination
of the status of a road in connection with this property at
the previous meeting.
Mr. Barry reported that it would not be feasible to
construct a road on the 60' reservation on the south portion
for that parcel.
of Parcel 1, that the road reservation is part of a deed covenant
Mr. Chase moved to approve the sketch submitted for the
division of Mr. BUSS'S property on Sherwood Circle and that the
Commission will be receptive to a preliminary plat and certified
survey map. Ald. DeBack seconded the motion and the motion
carried.
H. T. BUSS - The Commission reviewed a sketch for the
LINCOLNSHIRE SUBDIVISION - The Commission r'eviewed the
finalpre Subdivision which had been
prepared by Thomas and Gerald Inman for Holz Inman Corp. August
loth, 1971. Mr. Barry recommended approval.
Mr. Chase moved to recommend to the Common Council that final
af the necessary sewer and road bonds, amount to be determined by
approval be granted to Lincolnshire Subdivision subject to receipt
the motion carried.
the city's engineer. Ald. Burgermeister seconded the motion and
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final plat for the Willow Wood Subdivision which had been
prepared by Thomas and Gerald Inman June 25th. 1971, for
Agenten Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. Barry recommended approval. Zoning Officer Lee
expressed concern at the names selected for the subdivision roads -
Woodsway, Ridgeway and Greenway - because of their similarity
to existing street names in the city.
approval of the final plat for Willow Wood subject to receipt
of the necessary sewer and road bonds, amount to be determined by
the city's engineer, and the submission of more acceptable street
names. Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion carried.
HANS HANSEN - The Commission reviewed a certified survey
WILLOW WOOD SUBDIVISION - The Commission reviewed the
Ald. Burgermeister moved to recommend to the Common Council
map for a one parcel division of the Hans Hansen property, S76
W20330 Hillendale Drive, which had been prepared by Waukesha
Land Surveys September 7th. 1971. It was noted by the Commission
that they had approved the sketch for this division at the last
meeting. The Commission discussed the extension of Sunny Hill
Drive which is proposed to go through the Hansen property
approximately where the existing dwelling is located. Dr.
Mangiamele pointed out that it would be good to offset the
intersection.
for the division of the Hans Hansen property subject to the
city engineer's approval. Ald. DeBack seconded the motion and
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'Ald. Burgermeister moved to approve the
the motion carried.
PLANNING CONSULTANT'S REPORTS
GROWTH IMPACT STUDY - Dr. Mangiamele presented and reviewed
"City of Muskego, Growth Study, 1971".
a study on the impact of growth in the City of Muskego, entitled
Note: The motion regarding the rezoning of the Schaefer property
was made and acted upon after Dr. Mangiamele's report. See
Page 2.
ADJOURNMENT: Ald. Burgermeister moved to adjourn at 12:56 P. M.
Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Barbara J. Sands
Recording Secretary
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