PCM19711116CITY PIAN COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEG0
CITY HALL
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 16, 1971
Mr. Basse called the meeting to order at 8:08 P. M. in the absence
of Mayor Gottf ried.
PRESENT: Secretary Alvin Basse, Clark Barry, Willard Bertram,
hld. Robert Burgermeister, William Chase and Edward Raimann.
Planning Consultant Joseph Mangiamele and Zoning Officer Gerald
Lee were also present. Mayor Jerome Gottfried arrived at 8:50
P. M.
ABSENT: Ald. Harold DeBack
MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting Of November Znd,
1971, were approved as mailed.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
WILLIAM PASCHKE - PARKIAND PIAZA - Mr. Paschke, architect
representing Parkland Plaza. auueared seeking auuroval of final
building, sxte and operational plans for the-Sentry food store
and two phases of the apartment complex in the Parkland Plaza
planned development north of Janesville Road. It was noted by
the Commission that preliminary sketches were approved at the meet-
ing October 19th.
submitted to the Commission October 19th. He also presented an
Mr. Paschke reviewed again the site plan which had been
detailed building and site plans for the food store; elevations,
artist's sketch of the south elevation of the Sentry food store,
detailed site plans and building plans for phase 1 and phase 2
of the apartment complex including clubhouse all of which had
been prepared by Paschke & Associates October 25th, 1971. It
was noted by the Commission that phase 1 of the apartment complex
consisted of 5 four family townhouses and that phase 2 consisted
of 10 four family townhouses and clubhouse, a total of 60 two
bedroom units in the two phases.
In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Paschke
advised that the technical zoning requirements had been discussed
with Zoning Officer Lee prior to the meeting, that the construction
of the flume between the lagoons would begin the following day,
that Revere fixtures will be used for lighting, that lighting on
the food store will not be directed toward the apartments, that
storm sewer profiles and catch basin plans will be submitted to
Engineer Barry as soonas they have have the topography of the
area, that all surface drainage will be directed into the lagoons
be diverted into the lagoons, that it was his opinion that the
and drainage which is presently directed into the lake will also
30' entrance into the shopping center from Janesville Road is in
zoning ordinance requires one parking space per unit they have
accordance with state requirements, that although the city's
be similar in appearance to the Sentry sign, that there will be
provided one and a half spaces, that the shopping center sign will
a change of the location of the shopping center sign from that
indicated on the site plan and that there will be roof top units
on the food store which will be screened.
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November 16, 1971
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Mr. Barry submitted a communication dated November 16, 1971, from
declaring their intent to install new base courses in the spring of
Sam Lawent, president of Muskego Parkland Shopping Center, Inc:,
placed on file.
1972 in the event any sections of road have heaved due to frost, same
Mayor Gottfried arrived at 8:50 P. M. and Mr. Basse relinquished the
chair.
The Commission expressed concern at parking areas being approximately
200' from the apartment buildings, absence of plans for security lighting
in the parking areas and interior walkways, and the inability of fire
equipment to get closer to the apartments than 200'.
and planner an opportunity to review the plans. Mr. Bertram seconded
review the drainage profiles after the initial grading. Mr. Chase
the motion. Engineer Barry advised that there will be ample time to
withdrew his motion with the consent of Mr. Bertram.
submitted. Mr. Bertram seconded the motion and the motion carried.
complex to allow the city engineer, planning consultant and chief of
the fire department to review the development. Mr. Raimann seconded
the motion and the motion carried with Ald. Burgermeister casting the
only dissenting vote.
Mayor Gottfried declared recess at 9:32 P. M. and the meeting reconvened
at 9:58 P. M.
Mr. Chase moved to defer action in order to give the city's engineer
Mr. Chase moved to approve the plans for the Sentry food store as
Mr. Chase moved to defer action on phases 1 and 2 of the apartment
WILLIAM PASCHKE - WILLIAM SCHMIDT DEVELOPMEMC - Mr. Paschke and
Ray Gray of Rite Xealty appeared to discuss preliminary sketches for
development of the William- Schmidt property in Section- 1. They sub-
mitted plans for the sanitary sewer system, a road pattern Sketch which
indicated extension of existing roads from the adjacent Pountainwood
Subdivision, and a site plan indicating 176 single family lots and 10
lots for duplexes and two open areas, one of which is slated to be a
city park. The plan indicated 120' diameter cul de sacs, a green area
around the perimeter of the development to serve as a buffer between
the 2S-2 lots in the Fountainwood Subdivision and the smaller lots in
this planned development.
In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Gray advised that
the open areas will be maintained by a home owners association, that
all residents in the subdivision will be required to belong to such an
association, that they would be willing to an agreement with the city
that in the event the open areas were neglected the city could maintain
them and assess the property owners for same, that fences would not be
permitted in the subdivision except where necessary for swimming pools,
district requires 1400 sq. ft. homes, and that the existing homestead
that proposed lots will be approximately 11,000 sq. ft., that this
and some buildings on the homesite will remain.
The Commission expressed concern at the size and location of the
proposed park, no provisions for pedestrian walkways between the city
park and other proposed open areas as well as the arrangement of lots.
revised layout in accordance with the Commission's suggestions.
developers an opportunity to prepare a revised plan. Mr. Raimann
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
The developers advised that they would be willing to prepare a
Ald. Burgermeister moved to defer action for two weeks to give the
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November 16, 1971
THOMAS - VAN DYKEN - Mr. Norman Thomas, Mr. Allen VanDyken
and Attornev Richard Wittbrot were present regarding their request
for a permit for sanitary landfill on the former Gravel, Inc.;
property, corner of Tans and Hillendale Drives. It was noted by
the Commission that at the last meeting action was deferred on
this request pending an opinion from the city attorney as to
Gravel, Inc's $25,000 bond.
steps necessary to require restoration of the existing pit under
Mayor Gottfried advised that Mr. Buckley has not had an
opportunity as yet to prepare the opinion but has advised verbally
that it would be his opinion that the city would have the right
to request restoration under the bond.
Mr. Barry reviewed a re ort which hetad prepared November
llth, 1971, indicating that ! 25,000 would not adequately cover
restoration of the pit.
the following affidavits which had been signed by adjoining
property owners - Joseph Warchol, John Kronshage, Raymond Mundt,
and Richard Knudsen:
Muskego, does not object to the present owners of the property
"The undersigned, a resident and property owner of the City of
located at Tans Drive and County Highway Y, formerly known as the
"Dawson Gravel Pit", to be filled, reclaimed and licensed by the
City of Muskego as a sanitary landfill site* for a period not
to exceed two years.
Mr. Van Dyken submitted and the Recording Secretary read
Signatures as indicated above
*Owners represent that said property shall be reclaimed in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of
Natural Resources, applicable ordinances of Waukesha County, and
restrictions and limitations prescribed by the City of Muskego.
In no event shall said restoration adverse1 affect water sources,
property values, or burden municipal costs. x
Mr. VanDyken advised that Joseph Beatka and Melvin Daliege
had declined to sign the affidavit but would verbally advise that
fheyhave no objection to the landfill operation.
advised that they are presently hauling 460 cu. yds. of refuse
willing to submit a restoration bond in the amount of $25,000,
per day between the two .disposal companies, that they would be
making arrangements to permit the citizens of the city to use the
that if the city should so desire they would be willing to consider
would be no possibility of water table pollution and that they
site, that they will take soil borings to determine that there
are not involved in any building demolition operation.
that the Plan Commission is receptive to this proposal for a
tions of the city and that the operation meets with whatever
landfill operation providing there is compliance with the regula-
citizens of the City of Muskego. Mr. Raimann seconded the motion
assurances the Plan Commission requires for the protection of the
and the motion carried.
In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. VanDyken
Mr. Chase moved to indicate to Mr. VanDyken and Mr. Thomas
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WAUER LANDFILL, INC. - Mr. Ted Meyer of Acme Disposal Co.,
revresentative of Wauer candfill. Inc.. ameared to discuss renewal
of' permit for the Wauer Landfill'operatioi'in Section 18.
concerning the overall landfill project which had been prepared
Mr. Barry reviewed a report dated November loth, 1971,
by the City of Muskego Engineering Department.
that the 134 acres involved in the site would be completely
restored in approximately 20 years, that the ponding of water which
concerned the Commission is a result of water cooled machinery
in the Muskego Rendering plant, that this machinery will soon be
replaced with air cooled machinery after which the pond can be
physically dried up, that they will be submitting an up-dated
plan, that the 52 acres indicated in the request for landfill
permit does include the area presently leased by the city, that
originally they were hauling approximately 300 tons of rubbish
per day and are now hauling approximately 600 tons per day,
that they can guarantee the city dumping facilities for at least
10 years, that he is not in a position to negotiate an agreement
between the city and Wauers for dumping site for citizens, and
that he will submit copies of the proposals which were submitted
to DNR to the city.
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
In answer to questions from the Commission Mr. Meyer advised
Mr. Chase moved to defer action for two weeks. Mr. Basse
GEORGE SMALL - At the last meeting the Commission had approved
at the intersection of College Avenue and Janesville Road in
sketches for a three parcel division of the George Small property
for the divisions which had been prepared by Gustav Erdmann.
Section 1. The Commission reviewed the certified survey maps
Mr. Barry reported that there are corrections to be made to the
surveys prior to approval by the Commission.
the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Barry moved to defer action. Ald. Burgermeister seconded
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - At the meeting October 5th. the
Plan Commission had recommended to the Common Council that Section
6.02 (4) B. be amended to include: ''The petitioner for the planned
development project shall be responsible for payment of all engineer-
fications in the planned development proposal." The Rules, Laws & ing and planner's fees to cover the cost of checking plans and speci-
Ordinance Committee had referred it back to the Commission and
based on the size of the development.
requested that they consider the possibility of increasing the fee
Mr. Raimann moved to refer same to Planning Consultant
Mangiamele, Zoning Officer Lee and Engineer Barry and suggest
that they contact other communities to determine their policies.
Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Basse moved for adjournment at 11:25 P. M.
Ald. Burgermeister seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
11-22-71 bjs
Barbara J. Sands
Recording Secretary