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CITY OF MUSKEG0
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 6, 1984
CITY HALL
Mayor Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:09 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Ald. Richard Nilsson, Richard
Arrowood, and Les Constantineau. Zoning Administrator Gerald Lee
was also present.
ABSENT: Secretary Edward Raimann, Jack Schmidt and Harvey
Boettcher.
MINUTES: Mr. Arrowood moved to approve the minutes of the
February 21, 1984 meeting. Seconded by Ald. Nilsson, motion
carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Councmpproval/Disapproval of Schaal Rezoning Request (RS-3
to RS-3 00s) on the floor deferred from February 21, 1984
meeting. Mr. John Schaal appeared before the Commission. He was
questioned as to how much traffic would result from his proposed lawnmower and small engine repair service. Mr. Schaal indicated
more on Saturday. At the present time, Mr. Schaal has a 15' area
there would be no more than 2 to 3 cars per day. Possibly a few
where the cars can turn around.
Schaal put a deed restriction on the property that would limit
Ald. Gaetzke stated he felt it should be stipulated that Mr.
him to the use of this property. He has had one call against the
proposed request. He personally does not have any objection to
the request, inasmuch as there is a business directly across the
stated that Hales Corners to Big Bend is becoming pretty much
street, a tavern two doors down and a bank on the corner. He
commercial.
Mrs. Mecha, a neighbor residing on Janesville Court,
objected strongly to the proposed rezoning. She questioned the
Commission why this one-half mile strip has to be commercial.
Pioneer east was the business district.
She was under the impression when purchasing her property that
Mr. Schaal feels that he will be putting up an attractive
building and does not feel that it will affect the sale of the
homes in the area.
engine repair. He felt that this might be a heavy use which
to conform to the zoning ordinance requirements as to small
would be more conducive to a business district and then under a
conditional use grant. It was brought to the Commission's
attention that when the original request was received, both the
Plan Commission and the Common Council felt it wasn't the place for this kind of business.
SCHAAL - Resolution #P. C. 14-84, Recommending to Common
Zoning Administrator Lee stated that Mr. Schaal would have
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they would be letting themselves open for granting any small
business along Janesville Road. He stated that he was concerned
with the existing neighbors who have already purchased homes.
Ald. Nilsson moved to adopt Resolution #P.C. 14-84,
Mr. Arrowood stated that if the Commission granted this,
inserting the mrd "approval". Mr. Constantineau seconded the
motion and the motion carried with Mr. Arrowood casting the only
dissenting vote.
The Mayor stated that Resolution #P. C. 15-84, Recommendation to
Common Council to approve amendment to Zoning District Map and
Zoning Ordinance will be acted on at the end of the agenda.
84, Recommendation to approve Rezoning from RS-2 and RS-2 (00s)
to B-4. Ald. Nilsson moved for adoption. Mr. Constantineau
seconded the motion. Mr. Sindic appeared before the Commission
stating that he is proposing to move his automobile sales and
service establishment from his present location at 573 W16473
Janesville Road to the intersection of Racine Avenue and
Janesville Road because of his need for more room. The building
will be approximately 11,000 square feet with expansion later
on. He felt that it would be a very appropriate location being
removed.
so near to the industrial park. The existing buildings will be
Sindic stated it would be an attractive building with the
driveway asphalted and it wuld all be under one roof.
plan of the city should be reviewed and a planner hired to revise
Mr. Constantineau stated that he felt that the comprehensive
the plan. Mr. Arrowood agreed having an updated comprehensive plan would eliminate the difficulties with working on each
request individually.
SINDIC - The Recording Secretary ready Resolution #P. C. 17-
Ald. Nilsson questioned what the set up muld be like. Mr.
Upon a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
JULIUS CAESAR - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P. C. 18 84
adoption and Mr. Constantineau seconded the motion.
Caesar's agent. Mayor Salentine questioned the condemnation
orders on this property. Zoning Administrator Lee stated that he
was sure that all orders have been complied with and sees no
problem. Upon a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
MACHT - The Recording Secretary read Resolution BP. C.
19-84, Approval of Barn Structure. Mr. Constantineau moved for
adootion. Mr. Arrowood seconded the motion and uDon a roll call
- , Approval of Land Division. Mr. Arrowood moved for
Mr. Me1 Wendt appeared before the Commission acting as Mr.
0 vote, the motion carried.
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PARKLAND MALL - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #E'. C. 20-84, Temporary Sign Approval. Mr. Arromod moved for
adoption. Mr. Constantineau seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote, the motion carried.
CARADARO CLUB - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P.
moved for adoption. Mr. Arrowod seconded the motion. C. 21-84, ApprovalfDisapproval of Temporary Sign. Ald. Nilsson
Commission. They are asking for this temporary sign until they
are able to afford a permanent sign. Mr. Arromod questioned if
was explained that the sign muld be attached to the tm cement
this sign was to be put on the roof as shown on the exhibit. It
until a permanent sign could be installed.
columns and muld not be on the roof. It muld be stationery
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this temporary sign is not to exceed six
months". Mr. Constantineau seconded, and the motion carried.
Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt amended Resolution #P.
C. 21-84 passed unanimously.
The owners of the Caradaro Club appeared before the
Mr. Arromod moved to amend the resolution to read "BE IT
LAKE MEADOWS - The Recording Secretary read Resolution
BP. C. 22-84, Approval of Extension of Time - Temporary Signs. Mr. Arromod moved for adoption. Mr. Constantineau seconded the
motion and upon a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
EA (EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURE) - Resolution BP. C. 15-84,
Recommendation to Common Council to approve amendment to Zoning District Map and Zoning Ordinance - EA (Exclusive Agriculture) on
the floor deferred from February 21 , 1984 meeting.
Exhibit A (map) was reviewed and it was decided that the
Tewes and Reiger property be placed in the EA district.
Mr. DeBack appeared before the Commission expressing his
concern that the Keiser Farm was considered part of the EA
District because there are seven divisions around this farm and
500' along Racine Avenue lies within the sewer district.
of his land being included in the EA district. Mayor Salentine
explained that originally the city was not receptive to any areas
within the sewer district. However, it is now felt that these
propertities could be %zoned Transitional Agriculture so that they
could qualify for the Farmland Preservation Act and they muld
not be pressured into development. They muld, as a result, not
compete with development in the TIF districts.
map more favorabl with inclusion of Transitional Agriculture zoning. Mayor SaTentine stated that Transitional Agriculture
(zoning is not necessary for state approval of Exclusive
Agriculture.
Mr. Chester Luedke appeared inquiring as to the possibility
Mr. Posbrig questioned whether the State muld look at the
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Arrowood seconded and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Nilsson moved to adopt Resolution WP. C. 15-84. Mr.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: The Recording
Secretary informed the Plan Commission of a ioint Common Council/
Plan Commission public hearing for Robert Sindic which is
scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 1984, at 7:25 P.M.
PLANNING AND ZONING FOR COMMUNITY LAND USE MANAGEMENT, to be held
A request from the Zoning Administrator to attend a seminar,
in Madison on May 2-4, 1984 was submitted. It was brought to the
Commission's attention that the amount allotted in the budget is
$300.00 which wuld not cover the cost of this seminar. Mr.
Arrowood moved that Mr. Lee's request be approved with
appropriate financing becoming available. Mr. Constantineau seconded and the motion carried.
what is being anticipated in the sewer areas.
Mayor Salentine gave the Commissioners a brief review of
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Arromod moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. Ald.
Nilsson seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathie Anderson
Recording Secretary
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