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PCM19840221CITY OF MUSKEG0 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 21, 1984 CITY HALL Mayor Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:15 P.M. PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Ald. Richard Nilsson, Richard Administrator Gerald Lee was also present. Arrowood, Harvey Boettcher and Les Constantineau. Zoning ABSENT: Secretary Edward Raimann and Jack Schmidt. MINUTES: Mr. Arrowood moved to approve the minutes of the carried. February 7, 1984 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Constantineau, motion OLD BUSINESS: JOHN GROH - Mr. Frank Preston, part owner of the property, appeared before the Commission requesting a reconsideration of he could not submit a Preliminary Plat for the other planned land Resolution #P. C. 10-84. Mr. Preston was of the impression that divisions. Zoning Administrator Lee explained that the Commission would be receptive to a Preliminary Plat but there was the problem of the sewer moratorium. Another alternative suggested to Mr. Preston would be to contact the DNR and try to break the moratorium. 12 years ago and there was a lateral to the old farm house, that this should not be considered as a new request for sewers. Mr. Preston stated that his family could individually divide the land and come in separately for the divisions by Certified Surveys. The Commission agreed that this would save him the time in obtaining state approved plans for the Preliminary Plat. previous condition put on Parcel C of not building on the extension. Mayor Salentine stated that he had spoke with Attorney Molter on this extension and he felt that since this is a legal lot, that the Plan Commission muld have a difficult time if it were taken to court. Zoning Administrator Lee stated that he felt the Plan Commission's duty was to arrive at good planning decisions and he felt they had. WP. C. 10-84. The motion lost for lack of a second. Mr. Preston felt that since the Sewer lines were put in over Mr. Preston was not in agreement with the Plan Commission's Mr. Constantineau moved for reconsideration of Resolution NEW BUSINESS: WADE - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P. C. 12-84, Approval of Freestanding Sign. Mr. Boettcher moved for adoption. Ald. Nilsson seconded and upon a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 0 PAGE 2 PLAN COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21 , 1984 NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED): BUSHY'S - The Recording Secretary read Resolution WP. C. 13-84, Approval/Disapproval of Flat Wall Sign. Zoning Administrator Lee stated that upon application for a permit for the sign on the front of the building, he explained that they sign has been put on the outside of the building covering up an would be allowed two wall signs. It was noted that a 9' x 5' existing window. Commission approval. The existing sign would be permitted on the she was told that they could put another sign up without Plan inside of the building, but not on the outside. Mrs. Kurer stated that she had put landscaping around part of the perimeter of the sign but that the bushes had been taken. ordinance, she would have to limit the sign to 28 1/2 sq. ft. Mrs. Kurer was told that, in order to adhere to the which is 5% of the total wall space. Mr. Arromod suggested that the Board of Appeals. if Mrs. Kurer wanted a larger sign that she would have to go to insert the words "does not" Mr. Constantineau seconded the Lynn Kurer appeared before the Commission and stated that Mr. Arromod moved to adopt Resolution #P. C. 13-84 and motion and upon a roll call vote, the motion carried. SCHAAL - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #14-84, Recorn-g to Common Council Approval/Disapproval of Rezoning Request from RS-3 to RS-3 00s. denial of this request in 1980. Zoning Officer Lee stated that granted an 00s overlay for operation of an antique shop and the only change was that a property on Janesville had been beauty salon. The Recording Secretary read the minutes of the Public Hearing held in 1980. Mr. Arrowood stated that according to the minutes of the Public Hearing of 1980, that Mr. Schaal was already in operation at that time. Mrs. Laura Mecha, a neighbor, stated that she strongly objects to this proposed operation. She lives across the street and she does not care to have all these business in this residential area. Mr. Constantineau moved that since Mr. Schaal was not present at the meeting, that Resolution #P. C. 14-84 be deferred until the next meeting. Ald. Nilsson seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion carried. Ald. Nilsson questioned what changes had been made since the EA (EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE) - The Recording Secretary read Resolution 615-84. Recommendation to Common Council to avvrove amendment to Zoning District Map and Zoning Ordinance. Mr. motion. Mayor Salentine read the minutes of the Public Hearing Boettcher moved for adoption. Mr. Arromod seconded the and Zoning Administrator Lee made the adjustments to the proposed map. ._ PAGE 3 PLAN COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21 , 1984 EA (EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE) (CONTINUED) The Recording Secretary also noted written correspondence from Mr. Harold DeBack and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. Their concerns were noted on the map, at a September 1, 1984 deadline. The County is anticipating Mayor Salentine stated that the Commission should be looking submitting a county map sometime in late Fall of 1984. We should have our plan submitted prior to that time. map to the State for approval. Mr. Fodrocci has informed, Mayor The Plan Commission has to take a stand on this and submit a Salentine that the revised map is more justifiable than the one previously submitted. map which will be studied again at the next Plan Commission meeting. Mayor Salentine also suggested that when the Plan Commission has made their final decision on the map, that any new abutting property owners be notified of the changes. He also stated that Mr. Fodroclzi suggested sending him the final version for his perusal before submitting to the State. Constantineau seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote, the Mr. Arrowood suggested that the new petitions be put on the Mr. Arrowood moved to defer Resolution #P. C. 15-84. Mr. motion carried. SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY - The Recording Secretary read Resolution 816-84, Recommending Sale of City-Owned Property. Ald. Nilsson moved for adoption. Mr. Arrowood seconded the motion. to approve the sale of the land in the Industrial Park with the proceeds being put into the park fund. They saw no future in trying to develop and maintain that park. Development of this park would not be placed ahead of any other park plans. Mayor Salentine referred to a study that was made by Mooney h Associates, Ltd. surveying Industrial Park Owners on sale of the city owned lots in the Industrial Park. Ald. Nilsson stated that out of the people who responded to the survey, the results were tm-to-one for selling. the city-owned property on Lochcrest by stating that he felt it would not be in the best interest of the city to sell this piece of property. He suggested that it go to the Public Works a non-conforming lot. Mr. Arrowood agreed that he muld have a Department to determine disposition. He also stated that this is of it not complying with the zoning ordinance. Mr. Arrowood also hard time agreeing to the sale of the Lochcrest property because added that most of the DeoDle in the immediate area use this as a Mr. Arrowood stated that the Park h Recreations Board moved Zoning Administrator Lee reponded to the possible sale of .. lake access. 0 PAGE 4 PLAN COMMISSION JANUARY 21 , 1984 SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (CONTINUED) There were no objections to the sale of the city-owned Ald. Nilsson moved to amend Resolution 816-84 by eliminating property on Ruby Drive. the Lochcrest property and approving the sale of city-owned Mr. Constantineau seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, properties on Ruby Drive and the Industrial Park. the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: their decision as to whether the present Conditional Use Grant on the property located at W179 S7714 Pioneer Drive covers the operation of a light auto body repair shop. of conditions. This would be a request for a change in occupant and a change in use. body repair and porter shop. He intends to use the complete building One side muld be for painting and portering and the whether there is sufficient outdoor parking. Mr. Preiss stated other side muld be for servicing. Mr. Arromod questioned that there is parking in the rear and the front of the building. types of body repair. His main interest is in portering and light repair for resale of cars. He stated that the owner of the light repair and hopes to contract with several dealerships to do building lives next store and is in favor of this operation. Mr. Preiss further explained light auto body as being panel of interior cleaning, buffing out cars, etc. He intends to put repair, blending mrk, refinishing paint. The portering consists around the building is asphalted. in a complete filtration system for painting. All the property Zoning Administrator Lee pointed out that it was up to the Plan Commission, according to the Ordinance, to determine if they consider this to be a substantial change in the Conditional Use. Mr. Constantineau stated that he felt that the use is Grant. Mr. Preiss was informed that he would have to petition substantial enough to warrant applying for a Conditional Use a light auto body repair shop. for a Conditional Use Grant for this property in order to conduct Mr. Scott Preiss appeared before the Commission to receive This property is under a Conditional Use Grant with a list Mr. Preiss explained that he intends to open up a light auto Mr. Preiss stressed the point that he will not be doing all BOHRER'S: Mayor Salentine questioned the status of Bohrer's Building Permit. Zoning Administrator Lee stated that Mr. Bohrer had promised that the plans muld be in by that past Friday. He is having difficulty with the Architect. Mr. a citation should be issued immediately. Zoning Administrator Lee was directed to issue the citation Boettcher stated that he felt enough time had been given and that e PAGE 5 PLAN COMMISSION FEBRUARY 21 , 1984 ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Arrowood moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 P.M. Mr. Constantineau seconded the motion and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cathie Anderson Recording Secretary ca