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PCM19740115CITY OF MUSKEG0 PIAN COMMISSION MINVTES OF MEETING HEID JANUARY 15, 1974 CITY HALL. Mayor Gottfried called the meeting to order at 8:08 P. M. PRESEm: Chairman Jerome Gottfried, Secretary Alvin Basse, Kenneth Consultant Joseph Mangiamele and Zoning Officer Gerald Lee were ezaplewski, Blair Dixon, Edward Raimann and Donald Yahr. Planning also present. Ald. Paul Schaumberg arrived at 8:15 P. M. MINVTES: The minutes of the previous meeting of December 18, 1973, were approved as mailed. AGENDA ITEMS DAMASKE ELECTRONICS - It was noted by the Commission that Reso- lution #P. C. 149-73, Sign Approval - Damaske Electronics, is on of concerns that the combination of colors and lighting might be the floor, however, action was deferred at the last meeting because too bright, that possibly some type of sleeve over the tubes could re- duce the output or possibly the wattage of the tube itself could be reduced, and that possibly a smaller sign would be more compatible with the building. The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P. C. Mr. Tom Ely, manager of Federal Sign & Signal Corp., appeared to discuss these concerns with the Commission. In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Ely advised that the sign will be constructed of plexiglass, that the lettering will be highlighted against the face of the background, that they would not object to outlining the on the plan, that the lightning bolt symbolizes the electronics lightning bolt in red rather than having it solidly red as indicated business, that it would be possible to mute the lighting, that there are 9 fluorescent lamps in this proposed sign spaced 12" apart, and that the sign would not be of sufficient brightness to light the parking area as it will just glow. In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Damaske advised and that he has no plans for lighting the parking area at this time. that there is no construction presently being conducted on the building Mr. Czaplewski moved to defer action until the next meeting to give the designer an opportunity to determine how the sign could be designed with the lightning bolt outlined in red, how the brightness of the sign could be muted and if the sign could be reduced in size without diminishing its effectiveness. Mr. Dixon seconded the motion. Mr. Basse questioned if this deferral would be a hardship and Commission since September. Mr. Damaske answered that the sign proposal has been before the Mr. Dixon, Mr. Raimann and Ald. Schaumberg voted l'yesl'r Mr. Basse and Mr. Yahr voted "no" and the motion carried. 149-73. Upon a roll call vote to defer, Mayor Gottfried, Mr. Czaplewski, Page 2 - Plan Commission January 15, 1974 COAST TO COAST - It was noted by the Commission that Resolution #P. C. 151-73, Sign Approval - Coast to Coast, is on the floor, however, action was deferred at the last meeting pending consideration of a smaller sign as well as a sign which would be more compatible with the architecture of the building. Mr. Jack Block, representative for Coast to Coast stores, was present and advised the Commission that the sign in question is an exis- ting sign being moved from the Hales Corners location to Muskego, that the sign is owned by the operators of the Coast to Coast store and that to make a new sign would create a hardship, that the background of the suffice of the Coast to Coast store will be coppertone to match the background of the A & P, that the sign is not quite 1/2 the width of Mr. Ely (Damaske Electronics) advised that the high output is for lighting the building. In answer to a question regarding the high output lamps, during extremely cold weather. carried uanimously. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution #P. C. 151-73 THE RIDGES - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P. C. 1-74, Referral of The Ridges to Planning Consultant and Consulting Engineers. Mr. Czaplewski moved for adoption. Mr. Dixon seconded the motion and the motion carried upon a voice vote. FRANCIS HENNEBERRY - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P. c. 0 2-74. ADDroval of Retention Pond - Francis Henneberrv. Mr. Raimann moved for adoption. Mr. Basse seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. TINTI & DAEDA - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P. C. 3-74, Referral of Rezoning Petition to Planning Consultant. Mr. Basse moved for adoption. Ald. Schaumberg seconded the motion and the motion carried Radtke, agent for Tinti and Daeda, had advised that he would not appear upon a voice vote. Zoning Officer Lee reported that Attorney Jack due to the referral. STAN A ZDANCZEWICZ - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P. C. 4-74. Approval of Extension of Conditional Use Grant #62 for Dog Kennel. Mr. Dixon moved for adoption. Mr. Yahr seconded the motion and-the motion carried unanimously upon a roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS HALLADA CONSTRUCTION CO. - Mr. Dixon brought to the attention of place a stop order on the construction of the building at S63 W13563 the Plan Commission that he had requested Building Inspector Lee to Janesville Road owned by Hallada Construction Co. He pointed out that the alterations were exceeding those permitted in the Plan Cbmmission's Resolution #P. C. 137-73 and that the construction was not in accord pointed out that Mr. Hallada has not applied for an occupancy permit with the plans submitted to the Commission November 6, 1973. He also nor zoning use permit as required in Section 3.03 (1) of the zoning ordinance which indicates that if a non-conforming use is discontinued ordinance. He referred also to Section 4.06 B. 3. of the zoning for a period of 12 consecutive months, the use shall revert back to Page 3 - Plan Commission January 15, 1974 the district in which it is located - in this case RS-2. He also expressed concern at the condition of the premises. 1974, directed to Mr. Hallada from Building Inspector Lee concerning his building permit revocation. Mr. Clayton Cramer, attorney, appeared and advised that he represents several property owners in the vicinity of the Hallada Construction Co. He reviewed for the Commission all Plan Commission minutes from July, 1970, concerning the Hallada Construction Co. as well as communications which had been directed to Mr. Hallada from the building inspection department and the mayor's office. He requested that the Plan Commission review with the city attorney if this use can be discontinued and the use of the building brought into conformity with the regulations of this residential district, that the stop order remain in force and affect and the owner be instructed to restore the property to its original state, and that some concerted action be taken toward having the owner clean up the premises. to review the file and advise the Commission of the status of this property. In answer to Attorney Cramer, Mayor Gottfried advised that the stop order will remain on the prcperty until the total question has been resolved. The Recording Secretary read a communication dated January 2, Mayor Gottfried advised that he will request the city attorney FREEDOM SQUARE, PHASE IV - The Commission reviewed a communication Volunteer Fire Dept. regarding concerns of the fire department in the dated December 19, 1973, from Fred Utpatel, Chief of the Tess Corners Preedom Square, phase IV development, same to be referred to Paschke & Associates. PLANNER'S REPORTS SANDY BEACH SUBDIVISION - Planning Consultant Mangiamele reviewed proposed by Robert & Judith Klenz. Attorney Joe Wimmer, representative report and recommendation concerning the Sandy Beach Subdivision of the Klenzes, advised that the development would not be economically feasible unless 18 lots could be created. There was discussion of what affect the straightening of the curve on Woods Road would have on with his engineers, Jahnke & Jahnke, as well as with the city engineers, this subdivision. Attorney Wimmer advised that Mr. Klenz will check Ruekert & Mielke, for determination of number of lots possible. KRISTIN DOWNS - Planning Consultant Mangiamele reviewed report and recommendation concerning the Kristin Downs planned development. A communication dated January 15, 1974, directed to the Commission from Herbert Puetzer was read by the Recording Secretary and placed on file. Mayor Gottfried advised that a recommendation to the Common Council concerning the petition for planned development will be considered by the Plan Commission at the next meeting. Page 4 - Plan Commission January 15, 1974 SCHAEFER FARMS - Planning Consultant Mangiamele reviewed report and recommendation concerning The Schaefer Parms proposed planned development. He pointed out that he had not included in his written report concern for the existing trees. out that in the master site plan submitted they had included development Mr. Shepherd, representative of Shepherd, Legan, Aldrian, pointed proposals on property not owned by them in order to prepare a complete George Schaefer property. It was the Commission’s request that the neighborhood plan, that actual development would take place on the developers return with a step by step plan because as proposed the development would use up all available sewerage capacity in the northwest system. ZONING DISTRICT MAP - Mayor Gottfried advised that individual protests against the zoning district maD will be considered at the next meeting and that the open space and environmental districts will also be discussed. Ald. Richard Knudsen urged the Commissioners to take action on the zoning district map and to possibly hold additional meetings to consider some of the protests against the map. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Raimann moved for adjournment at 11:OO P. M. Mr. Fixon seconded the motion and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, B8rbara J. Sands Recording Secretary b js 1-22-74