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PCM19781205CITY OF MUSKEGO PLAN COMMISSION 0 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD DECEMBER 5, 1978 CITY HALL Mayor Gottfried called the meeting to order at 8:08 P.Y. Ald. Ed Dumke, Richard Arrowood, Fred Lavey and Wayne Salentine. PRESENT: Chairman Jerome Gottfried, Secretary Edward Raimann, Planning Consultant Joseph Mangiamele and Zoning Officer Gerald Lee were also present. ABSENT: Laura Kilb MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting of November 21, 1978 were approved as mailed. OLD BUSINESS : LAKE DENOON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - Planninp Consultant Mangia- mele presented his recommendations for an amendment to the compre- hensi;e plan. Using the maps he prepared, he reviewed the information contained on each; 1) a realignment of the present sewer district, 2)~ a suggested density of RS-2 zoning, and 3) the protection of the recharging areas shown :in green. density of RS-1 rather than the RS-2 to provide for larger lots. Several citizens suggested that the Commission maintain the Several other citizens indicated their support for the comprehensive plan as proposed by the planner. 0 NETTESHEIM PROPERTY - Action delayed on this resolution until plan for the entire Lake Denoon area. after action taken on the resolution regarding the comprehensive NEW BUSINESS: LAKE DENOON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P. C. 212-78. Amendine the Comarehensive Plan for the Lake Denoon.'Area. Mr. Raimann moved for ahoption. Mr. -Arrowood seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. ~" NETTESHEIM PROPERTY - The Recording Secretary read Resolution Sip. C. 211-78, Reaffirming Recommendation to Rezone the former Nettesheim Property - Stanley J. Potrykus. Mr. Arrowood moved for adoption. Mr. Lavey seconded the motion. had disagreed with their recommendation and therefore had sent it back to the commission. He indicated that the objections by the majority of the Council were because of lot size. He suggested that the commissioners should listen to the objections voiced by the citizens regarding lot sizes. Ald. Ford reminded the commissioners that the Cormon Council Mr. Harry Brodel stated this rezoning to RS-2 is not what the people of the area want. Mr. Ray Christianson stated that last fall 92 people in the Lake - Denoon area- signed a petition that this plan was reasonable. these people and determined that the 20,000 sq. ft. density is Wayne Salentine reported that the comission has worked with Plan Commission - Page 2 December 5, 1978 what should be maintained. He felt the greatest concern of the people is for a park ~. Upon a roll- call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution #P. C. 211-78 carried unanimously. E. G. GASKET ti SUPPLY - The Recording Secretary read Resolu- tion $P. C. 213-78. Approval of Sim Reauest. Mr. Lavev moved for adoption. Mr. -Saientine seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. LAKE BRITTANY ESTATES ADDN. NO. 1 - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P C. 214 - 78 . Acknowledeement and Referral to City Engineer and Planning Consultant - Final Plat. Mr. Raimann moved for adoption. Mr. Arrowood seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. 215-78, Approval of Preliminary Plat - Anna Acres, Town of Norway. Ald. Dumke moved for adoption. Mr. Lavey seconded the motion. Planning Consultant Mangiamele presented his report dated December 5, 1978 Upon a roll call vote the m.otion carried unanimously. ANNA ACRES - The Recording Secretary read Resolution BP. C. CLARENCE J. FROELICH - The Recording Secretary read Resolu- tion #P. C. 216-78. Referral to PlanninP Consultant - Sketch for e Mr. Arrowood seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote the Planned Unit Development. Mr. Salentine moved for adoption motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS The Recording Secretary read correspondence received from Milbrew, Inc. dated November 24, 1978 and signed by D J. Cunningham regarding Resolutions #P. C. 208-78 and 209-78. It was received and placed on file. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Raimann moved for adjournment at 9 40 P.M. Ald. Dude seconded the motion and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, an Marenda Secretary A REVIEW OF THE LAKE DENOON AREA FOR PURPOSE OF UPDATING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN In updating the comprehensive plan for an area around Lake Denoon in the City of Muskego, the area bordered by Kelsey Drive Road and Muskego Dam Road to the south was taken as the area of to the east and to the north, Crowbar Road to the west, and Denoon study The lake itself became the center and focus of the analysis. As Lake Denoon is a surface water lake, the main streams that ments to be protected. If no development or agricultural activity recharge that lake were considered to be the most essential ele- had entered the defined area, Lake Denoon would be in no apparent danger for decades to come; however, both residences and farming activity have crowded around the lake. Many of the State and Local experts feel that more harm will come to the lake by the runoff of farm nutrients than from residential development, especially if the residential area is sewered. It is intended that farm activity remain at a greater distance from the lake than at the present time. tages and disadvantages--existing homes will eliminate almost all possibilities of sanitary runoff when sewer connections are made, and find it possible to locate there. In the case of Lake Denoon, the disadvantage is that more dwelling units are usually attracted it is necessary to attract residential development to spread the costs of extending the sewers from the Town of Norway. In the long run the extension of sewers to the Lake Denoon area is expected as much activity away from the lake as possible and to protect to have overall beneficial effects. The problem is one of keeping the recharge streams. The planning consultant believes it is important to define the recharge areas as indicated and to keep them as much as possible in their natural state. However, it may be possible to enhance the water quality by developing detention ponds as some natural sites tend to carry silt into the lake This would be an engineering problem that might have to be explored whether or not new development were to be permitted in the defined area. When sewers are brought to a Lake community, they bring advan- the problem became one of economics--how much would it cost each household? Obviously the present residences are not likely to take up the total cost The interceptor lines are designed for a larger capacity than could be used up by present development. As a matter of fact, it is estimated that sone 500 new dwelling units character of a high density community in an agricultural and lake can be accommodated with sewers. Except for visual and living of maintaining good quality runoff. As the density is spread, the setting, the higher the density, the better it would be in terms will be spread over a larger portion of land. By dedicating the more it is likely to affect the runoff;that is, that residences recharge area to the City, the City lessens the cost of the develop Once it was decided that sewers could be extended to the area, -2- ment to the present taxpayers of thp City in that it need not acquire this area through purchase. Therefore, the smaller lots that the recharge area without having to purchase it and without adding more dwelling units than would ordinarily be permitted under RS-2. RS-3 density has been considered to be higher than the City would like to see in this comunity, and especially around the lakes. RS-1 density has a spreading effect; it therefore seems appropriate to zone the general area so that a density of one dwelling unit for every 20,000 sq. ft. could be achieved. Under planned development, it is possible to dedicate the appropriate land while including it keep the same number of lots but at a smaller size, and the City is in the density calculations. In this way, the developer is able to able to receive its dedication, in this case, the recharge area without having to buy it. result from the dedication are justified. We've then protected suggested that the sewer service district be contracted somewhat In the interest of not spreading the development, it is and that it be extended to an area where its affect on Lake Denoon will be less--that is to the east. If a larger proportion of the potential development were permitted around the Mud Lake area--in effects on Lake Denoon would be minimized without increasing the an area east of "Y" and generally in the SE 114 of Section 32, the effect on any other water bodies in the area. The consultant agrees that a park of some 40 acres should be provided on the western side of Lake Denoon--but should remain a relatively passive park with only a few recreational activities. The community has the responsibility of providing a reasonable access to the lake--the park could be an excellent place for both a visual and direct access to the lake. It would then be in the best interest of the lake area to limit both private and public access to that point. Private developers should not use any of their holdings on the lake to give access to other property which they may want to develop elsewhere. This should be strictly pro- hibited. And no additional public access points should be permitted be protected and no development should be permitted closer to the better screening and filtering character can be devised. The objec- stream than outlined on the study map, unless a detention pond with maintenance while natural areas are usually left in their natural tion to detention pon-ds ordinarily is that they require some state, even if they do not prevent the passing of silt to the lake. The recharge area to the northeast of Lake Denoon should also SUMMARY OF THE RECOMMENDATION: 1. As Lake Denoon is a surface water lake, it is important that the runoff be protected in order that the lake is recharged with good quality water. a 2 Sewers are important to Lake Denoon as septic systems tend to pollute surface water, especially as most of the soils in the -3- area have a tendency to retain water and maintain high water tables . 3. Sewers are costly and become economically feasible when there are sufficient numbers to share the costs. 4. Density of dwelling units in terms of spread over the recharge area or away from the recharge area is an important factor in terms of maintaining a viable lake. Therefore, the suggested zoning densities of RS-2 (20,000 sq. ft.) per D.U. appears to be appropriate in the area, especially if a larger portion of the potential development were diverted to an area east of the lake that drains toward another water body. Holding development a distance from the areas of the recharge streams would also be useful. Limiting private access points to those single family units having direct frontage on the lake and limiting the public access point to the one in the proposed park west of the lake would tend to reduce excessive activity on the lake itself. The public park should serve as a pressure release point for young people and adults requiring larger spaces than their own lots to move around on and would tend to relieve the lake of some of its activity. City involvement through the manage ment of the park and the access point links it with the community responsibility for protecting the lake's viability and therefore would make the City a more active and participating partner. e It is therefore recommended that the Comprehensive Plan be modified to reflect the density and zoning indicated in this report. Respectfully submitted, for- the City-of Muskego December 5, 1978 jm CONSULTANT ' S REPORT Dechber 5, 1978 TO : City of hekego Plan Commission FROM: J.F. hngiamele. City Planning Consultant SUBJECT: Anna Acres - Preliminary Plat Town of Norway - Racine Cty. The city planner vas concerned about the length of the cul-deisac, access to lot 17 on C.T.H. "Y" and the water pocket in the cener of the parcel. The Racine County Planning office has indicated. that the cul-de-sac will be extended to the property to the South, that lot 17, will not be given access to the County road mterial~s. and that the water pocket will be filled with appropriate Therefore. the planning consultant recommends approval. ASSOCIATES DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES