PCM19840320CITY OF MUSKEG0
PLAN COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 20, 1984
CITY HALL
Mayor Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:lO P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Ald. Richard Nilsson, Secretary Edward Raimann, Harvey Boettcher and Les Constantineau.
Zoning Administrator Gerald Lee was also present.
ABSENT: Richard Arrowood and Jack Schmidt.
MINUTES: Mr. Boettcher moved to approve the minutes of the March
6, 1984 meeting. Seconded by Les Constantineau, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
BP. C. 23-84. Approval of Change of Conditional Use Grant. Mr.
SCOTT PREISS - The Recording Secretary read Resolution
Raimann moved fo; adoption. M;. Boettcher seconded the motion.
Mr. Boettcher objected to the hours being 7:OO A.M. to 9:OO
P.M., he would rather see the hours 7:OO a.m. to 6:OO P.M.
that he muld be mrking alone and questioned him as to whether Mr. Raimann mentioned that Mr. Preiss stated several times
Mr. Preiss said his intentions are doing this on his own, unless he might be limiting himself in the future with that statement.
at some time in the future he would hire one other person.
mention of portering. Mr. Preiss stated he still intended to
Mr. Constantineau questioned Mr. Preiss on his previous
provide this service.
Commission's major concerns is outside storage of junk parts.
Mr. Boettcher moved to amend Resolution #P. C. 23-84 by changing
the anticipated hours of operation in the Description of Proposed
Use to 7:OO A.M. to 6:OO P.M., Monday through Saturday. Mr.
Constantineau seconded and the motion carried.
concerned with the hours being stated as such because of the
explained that there is a residential neighborhood around this
possibility of occasional night operation. Mr. Boettcher
building and it would be annoying on summer evenings if it were
constant. He was sure an occasional evening would not be
objectional to neighbors.
Resolution #P. C. 23-84 carried unanimously.
Mr. Rairnann cautioned Mr. Preiss that one of the
Mr. Preiss' attorney, Peter J. Plaushines, stated he was
Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt amended
ROBERT SINDIC - The Recording Secretary read Resolution
moved to adopt Resolution #P. C. 24-84. Ald. Nilsson seconded
BP. C.24-84, Approval of Conditional Use Grant. Mr. Boettcher
the motion.
Mr. Robert Sindic appeared before the Commission.
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ROBERT SINDIC (Continued)
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muld be on the intersection of Janesville h Racine. It would be
One flat wall sign will be on the north elevation and one on the
the same sign used at his present location.
south elevation. Neither exceeds the 5% allowed. There will be
mercury vapor lighting. Mr. Constantineau suggested a planter be
put between the showroom door and the service entrance door.
Mr. Boettcher questioned future expansion. Mr. Sindic explained that it wuld be partly service and partly showroom.
Zoning Administrator Lee stated that the vision corner would be
well maintained.
Mr. Boettcher also questioned here he muld be putting
outside storage of junk. Mr. Sindic pointed out a fenced area 8' high.
24-84 passed unanimously.
Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution BP. C.
Zoning Administrator explained that the freestanding sign
BLASIUS PROPERTY: The Recording Secretary read Resolution
BP. C. 25-84. Chanae in Operational Plan. Mr. Raimann moved for adoption. Mr. Boettcher seconded the motion. Mr. Thomas L.
Johnson, President of Designers of Travel Unlimited, Inc.,
appeared before the Commission.
Zoning Administrator Lee explained that on an inspection for
a request for fill, he noted the motorcoaches. He then wrote a
letter to Mr. Blasius explained that he had not received approval
from the Plan Commission. As a result, Mr. Johnson was now
before the Commission for approval.
Mr. Constantineau questioned if this would be done on a
acquired property in Menomonee Falls, they would like to be able
yearly basis. Mr. Johnson stated that although they have now
to use this property for approximately the same period of time
every year, while the business is successful. The motorcoaches
(buses) are used for Easter Vacation trips to Florida.
parked in the Gas Station next door. Mr. Johnson stated they
Mr. Johnson was questioned if any of these vehicles were
were only there when receiving service.
Mr. Johnson was advised that he would have to obtain
continue this operation. permission from the Plan Commission next year if he plans to
25-84 passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution #P. C.
FP. C. 26-84, Sign Approval. Ald. Nilsson moved for adoption.
MUSKEG0 BATTERY - The Recording Secretary read Resolution
Mr. Boettcher seconded the motion. The sign is in compliance with
the ordinance. They are now requesting that the sign be
illuminated using light sensors.
26-84 passed unanimously.
Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution #P. C.
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DANIEL KOWALSKI - The Recording Secretary read Resolution
#P. C. 27-84, Approval of Second Garage Structure. Mr.
Constantineau moved for adoption. Mr. Boettcher seconded the
motion and upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution
#P. C, 27-84 was carried unanimously.
LOCHCREST DRIVE - The Recording Secretary read Resolution
#P. C. 28-84, Sale of City-owned Property. Mr. Boettcher moved for adoption. Mr. Raimann seconded the motion.
this lot unless it was sold to adjoining property owners.
Recreation Board had objected to the sale along with a majority
of the neighbors.
Board's suggestion that this land be sold.
in its natural state and be under the jurisdiction of the Park h Recreation Board.
28-84 be carried with Mr. Constantineau casting the only dissenting vote.
Mr. Constantineau stated he would not be in favor of selling
Zoning Administrator Lee stated that in 1980 the Park h
Mayor Salentine stated that it was now the Park h Recreation
Resolution #P. C. 28-84 recommends that the property be left
Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution #P. C.
Resolution #P. C. 29-84. Sale of City-Owned Property. Mr.
TESS CORNERS RETENTION POND - The Recording Secretary read
Boettcher moved for adoption. Ald. Nilsson secbnded the motion.
Ald. Nilsson questioned whether the city would have to
construct a roadway for these two lots. Zoning Administrator Lee
This is in a TIF District.
stated that both would have access off of Woodland Place.
being put on that property.
located on Woodland and he would be in agreement with a home
Resolution #P. C. 29-84 recommends the sale of this
#P. C. 29-84 carried unanimously.
property. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution
Mayor Salentine stated that he talked to a property owner
BUSHY'S - Resolution #P. C. 30-84 was removed from the
agenda by the request of the owners.
"GREEN-UP MUSKEGO" BANNER - The Recording Secretary read
Resolution #P. C. 31 -84. Approval of "Green-up Muskego" banner. Ald. Nilsson moved for adoption. Mr. Boettcher seconded the
motion and upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt Resolution BP. C. 31-84 carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
DISCUSSION OF SIGN APPROVAL - ALLAN MERFERT - Zoning
Administrator Lee updated the Commission on the court case.
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ALLAN MERFERT (Continued) MARCH 20, 1984
have promised not to issue any more citations on the sign until
He explained that on request of Mr. Merfert's attorney, we
they are made aware of it. The position of the jeep is in
by the Board of Appeals. The City Attorney suggested that this
compliance with the setback of 54'which was the variance granted
be brought back to the Plan Commission to ask them if they
approved this sign on the ieeo.
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on June 15, 1982.
The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P. C. 55-82 adopted
Mr. Constantineau questioned the definition of
freestanding. Zoning Administrator Lee read to the Cornmission the ordinance regarding freestanding signs.
history of the sign.
the Board of Appeals since the one year time limit was up and see
if he could receive another 6' variance.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Raimann moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M. Mr.
Constantineau seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Merfert appeared before the Commission and gave the
The Commission suggested that Mr. Merfert again appeal to
Respectfully submitted,
Cathie Anderson
Recording Secretary
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