PCM19750902CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 2, 1975
CITY HALL
Mayor Gottfried called the meeting to order at 8:30 P. M.
PRESENT:. Chairman Jerome Gottfried, Secretary Alvin Basse, Blair
Dixon, Laura Kilb and Edward Raimann. Planning Consultan!: Josep'h
Mangiamele and Zoning Officer Gerald Lee were also present.
ABSENT: Richard Arrowood and Ald. Ron Ford
MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting of August 19, 1975,
were approved as mailed.
NEW BUSINESS
HOUSE OF TILE - The Architectural Sub-committee met just prior
to this regular meeting to consider a sign request for Hnuse of Tile,
S75 W17461 Janesville Road. Mayor Gottfried advised that Don Schroeder,
proprietor, had met with the sub-comittee to discuss his need for a
clearly visible from all directions on Highway 24.
free standing sign to enhance his business as the facade sign is not
The Commission reviewed the newly submitted sign design, noted as
Exhibit A, and the sign design which had been submitted to the Cormnis-
that a free standing sign had been denied for House of Tile at their
sion April 15th, noted as Exhibit B. It was noted by the Commission
meeting April 15th primarily to discourage "strip signing'' along
Highway 24.
Mr. Dixon moved to adopt Resolution #P. C. 97-75, Approval of Free
Standing Sign, to read as follows:
After discussion, as a resolution was not indicated on the agenda,
"Be it resolved that the Plan Commission of the City of Muskego
does hereby, upon recommendation of the Architectural Sub-cormnittee,
approve the request of Don Schroeder for permission to erect a Eree
standing sign to designate the House of Tile, S75 W17461 Janesville
Road.
Be it further resolved that this approval is for a 4' x 2'
sign on a 14' post as shown on Exhibit B and that if the sign is
illuminated it shall be by fluorescent lighting under the eaves.
condition that the sign shail be removed by the owner in the event
Be it further resolved that this approval is subject to the
House of Tile leaves the premises."
Mr. Raimann seconded the motion.
sign regulations, the sign will be required to have a 10' setback
from the Janesville Road right-of-way.
that he would not have any objections to removing the sign if the
business left the premises, that he will consider using the planter
as indicated on Exhibit A and will also consider using the "A" color
scheme in lieu of the black and white.
97-75 carried with Mr. Basse casting the only dissenting vote.
It was noted by the Commission that in accordance with existing
In answer to questions from the Commission, Mr. Schroeder advised
Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution #I?. C.
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PLANNING CONSULTANT'S REPORT
meeti.ng, a sketch for a two parcel. division of the Hoeft property on
RALPH HOEFT - It was noted by the Canmission that ac -the last
Northview Drive with less than the required average xidt'h had been
referred to the planner for review and recommendation.
results be reviewed prior to any action on this division. Mayor
Gottfried advised the Commission that he had contacted Mr. HoeEt re-
garding the poor soils in that area and L'ne remote pJssibilit) of being granted a permit for a private sewage disposal sysiem.
Planning Consultant Mangiamele recommended that percclation test
92-75, Approval of Final Site & Landscaping FiLllS Wr. Basse ulwed
for adoption. Mr. Dixon seconded the motion.
recommended approval. The Commission discussed the possibi.lity cf
requiring a landscaping bond.
carried unanimously,
CORNELL MEADOWS - The Recording Secretar,- read RdsoirJLiqLl IFP. C,
Planning Consultant Mangiamele reviewed the iandscaping plans and
Upon a roll call vote, the motion tc adopt Resolution #P. C. 92-75
GUERNSEY MEADOWS - The Recording Secrerarv -e&r! fc.solution #P. C.
Dixon seconded the motion. 89-75, Approval of Final Plat. Mr. Raimann 1ncve.i for adoption. Mr.
to the nature preserve between Lots 38 ad 39 may be moved between
Lots 37 and 38 if necessary to preserve a number of trees. The Cornis-
sion discussed requiring the access to be hard-surfaced when the land-
scaping plans are submitted.
to adopt Resolution #P. C. 89-75, the motion carried uuanir,ously.
Mayor Gottfried advised the Commission t5at he 2,sZment for accsss
Mr. Basse requested to abstain from voting. Upon a roll call vote
DONALD O'LEARY - The Recording Secretary read Keso1uti.m #P C.
93-75, Approval of Sketch. Mr. Dixon moved for adrption. Mr. Basse
seconded- the motion and upon a roll call vote, the motion carried
unanimously .
#P. CX-75, Approval of Sign. Mr. Basse moved for adoocion. Mr.
ST. LEONARD'S CHURCH - The Recording Secretary read Resolution
Raimann seconded- the motion and upon a roll call vote: tke motion
carried unanimously.
Temporary Sign Extension. Mr, Dixon moved for adoption, Mrs. Kilb
seconded the motion.
to determine if they are interested in renewing the permit for this
temporary sign.
Dixon seconded the motion and the motion carried upon a voice vote.
TUDOR OAKS - The Recording Secretary read Resoiution {IF, C. 95-75,
It was the Commission's decision to contact Covenant Living Centers
Mr. Raimann moved to defer action on Resolution #P. C. 95-75. Mr.
LAKEVIEW HILLS - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P, C.
96-75, Temporary Sign Extension, Mr. Basse moved fcr adODtion. Mr.
Dixon-seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote, che ;notion
carri.ed unanimously.
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September 2, 1975
COMMUNICATIONS & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
SCHOOL SITE STUDY - Mayor Gottfried advised that a resolution will
be introduced at the next meetipg regarding the establishment of future
school sites on the comprehensive plan.
advised that he will h ave a report at the next meeting regarding the
REZONINGS - BELTLINE FREEWAY - Planning Consultant Mangiamele
zoning districts along the Beltline Freeway.
WAUER SANITARY LANDFILL SITE - Zoning Officer Lee advised the
Commission that he will submit a report regarding the stqtus of the
Wauer sanitary landfill site at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Basse moved for adjournment at 9:25 'P. M, Mr.
Raimann seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
bjs
9-5-75
Barbara J. Sands
Recording Secretary