PCM19850604CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION
MINUTES OF PLAN COMMISSION MEETING ON JUNE 4, 1985
Mayor Wayne Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:09 P.N.
Constantineau, Richard Arrowood, Jack Schmidt, and Dr. Peter
PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Secretary Edward Raimann, Les
Parthum. Zoning Administrator Gerald P. Lee was also present.
ABSENT: Alderman Richard Nilsson "_
-___ MINUTES: Mr. Arrowood moved to approve the minutes of the May
21, 1985 meeting. Mr. Schmidt seconded and the motion carried.
Mayor Salentine noted that Resolutions #P.C. 66-85 and 78-85 have
been removed from the Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS: __
MUSKEG0 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE - The Recording Secretary read
Resolution #P.C. 69-85. Approval of Automobile Repair. Mr. Lee
reported that he has receibed many complaints, frnm the neighbors
of outside storage visible on Racine Avenue, specifically junk cars and taxi cabs. Dr. Parthum observed at the site, four (4)
back. He also noted the grass on the lot had not been cut, and
smashed cars in view of Racine Avenue and piles of lumber in the
marked "corrosive". Mr. LaCourt explained that two (2) cars have
he estimated it was 15" high. There were barrels in the building
been removed, and the barrels contain soap for washing cars.
Attorney Xichael Dwyer, representing Gary LaCourt, said Mr.
LaCourt is a tennant, renting one of four (4) units at S82 W18510
Gemini Drive, owned by Richard Duranso Mayor Salentine asked
about the asphalting, and whether there is parking on the
only up to the building, and not the parking lot. Mayor gravel. Mr. Lee explained that the rules for asphalting apply
Salentine said the Commission should place the conditions on the
property to control the environment €or the neighbors. Mr.
Duranso, who received the petition for conditional use on the La
Mr. Lee explained that Mr. LaCourt was in violation because he Court business, gave the petition to Mr. La Court for filing.
has no occupancy permit. Attorney Dwyer explained that Mr.
LaCourt has been a tennant for three years and didn't know he had
to have a permit or comply with conditions approved by the Plan
Commission, and that he stopped his car repair when he found he
needed a conditional use grant. Mr. Constantineau felt that the owner was not informing his tennants of the rules and regulations
of the Industrial Park. Mr. Arrowood said the entire property
should be checked and the Commission should study all four (4)
businesses and put conditions on the property. Mr. Lee explained
that of the four businesses, only Muskego Automotive Service
needs a conditional use grant. Mr. Constantineau said that an owner renting space without informing his tennants of violations
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worked out, and the resolution should be deferred until the
should be cited. Mayor Salentine said the conditions should be
Commission saw the original building site and operational plan.
The conditions are a. hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. - Honday thru Friday, b. noise, odor, dust: driveway
body work, c. sign: will submit plan, d. off-street parking as
asphalted, parking area dust-proofed; no painting or commerical
above, e. outside storing of materials: none, except for cars
waiting for service, f. landscaping: review plans of Gemini
Industries. Attorney Dwyer said he would like to check with the
other tennants to collect more information to be presented at the
next meeting. Mr. Constantineau asked abollt the size of the
sign. Mr. Lee explained the building can have one flat wall sign or four (4), one for each business, not to exceed the total size
as stated in the zoning regulation. Mr. Schmidt moved to adopt
seconded. Mr. Constantineau moved to defer. Mr. Raimann
the conditions of Resolution I1P.C. 69-85. Mr. Arrowood
seconded. Upon a roll call. vote, the motion to deEer Resolution
#P.C. 69-85 carried unanimously.
__- JACK D. WARDEN - The Recording Secretary read Resolution
appeared before the Commission to explain there were be no
#p.C. 70-85, Approval of Radio Communications Tower. Mr. Warden
landscaping, and the existing driveway is gravel. Should the
owner of the drive decide not to allow use of same, Mr. Warden
would bring a road out to Crowbar Road. The 20' x 24' building
would be for storage of electronic equipment. It will be a block
building with a wooden, gambriel roof with two doors, one being
7' x 7' for easy access of equipment, and no plan for any vehicle
storage, The building will be encompassed with a chain link
height. Mr. Warden said the tower is 420' high, having an
fence. Dr. Parthum pointed out there is a discrepancy in the
antenna of 20' and a 3' light, total height 443'. The conditions
are: a. Sign: none, b. Off-street parking none, c. Outside
storing of materials: none, d. Landscaping none, e. Other
chain link fence. Mr. Arrowood xoved to for adoption with the
vote the motion to adopt Resolution #P.C. 70-85 carried
conditions as stated. Mr. Schmidt seconded. Upon a roll call
unanimously.
Secretary readzction I1P.C. 71 -85,Recomrnending Renewal of
STATE SAND AND GRAVELIPAYNE AND DOLAN - The Recording
Extractive and Portable Asphalt Plant Permit. Mr. Raimann moved
for adoption. Mr. Constantineau seconded. Mr. Arrowood
confirmed that the City has a copy of the bond on file, Mr.
William Retzlaff said the complete restoration will be in 8 to 12 or 14 years. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt
Resolution I1P.C. 71 -55 carried unanimously
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YVONNE YOUNG - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P.C.
adoption. Mr. Constantineau seconded. Upon a roll call. vote, 72-85, approval of Certified Survey Map. Mr. Arrowood moved for
the motion to adopt carried unanimously.
ROBERT KLENZ - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P.C.
73-85, Recommending Change in PUD. Mr. Raimann moved for
adoption. Mr. Arrowood seconded. Mr. Lee explained the original
plan for this area was for 123 condominium units. This proposed division of one acre would could cause problems with access as
the state has given permission for only one access, z:rnni:ed to
the neighboring property. Mr. Klenz appeared before the
Commission to explain the property is being purchased by Larson
Brothers Funeral Home, and the entrance would be an extension of
Parkland Drive. There can be no frontage road as it must be 90'
from the centerline of Janesville Road. This plan was approved
approximately 20 years ago, and the Commission should re-evaluate
this plan because this is a prime highway area. Dr. Parthum
suggested that the if the property reverted back to RS-2 with
removing the OPD overlay there would be more fexilbilty and
latitude. Mr. Lee pointed out that Euneral parlors are not
allowed in RS-2 districts. Mr. Raimann said that the services of
a planner should be used. Mr. Constantineau asked if there was a
substantial enough change to require a public hearing. Mr.
Raimann moved for amending the resolution to enlist the services
of Dr. Mangiamele for a plan review. "Mr. Atrowood seconded. The
motion to amend carried 5 to 1, with Mr. Constantineau casting
the dissenting vote. Mayor Salentine pointed out that all the
owners of the property should be advised that there would be a fee involved in a plan review. Mr. Arrowood moved to defer. Mr.
Schmidt seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to defer
Resolution #P.C. 73-85 *(As Amended) carried unanimously.
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Resolution -#P-I~-."7W~8-~;"Approval of Satellite Dish. Mr. Arrowood RICHARD MACIEJEWSKI - The Recording Secretary read
moved for adoption. Mr. Schmidt seconded. Mr. Maciejewski
appeared before the Commission to explain that there is a five
foot drop in his back yard, and the dish would be in the middle
of that hill. The dish is about 10' high, but would not be
visible from the road. Mr. Arrowood moved to amend the
resolution to read, "WHEREAS, It is proposed to add more
screening in the form of evergreens on two (2) sides facing the
adjoining neighbors". Upon a voice vote, the motion to amend
Resolution P.C. 74-85 carried unanimously.
Mayor Salentine asked Resolutions P.C. 75 and 76-85 be discussed after P.C.77-85.
LINCOLN STATE BANK - The Recording Secretary read Resolution
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#P.C. 77-85, Building Site and Operational Plan. Mr. Raimann
moved for adoption. Mr. Constantineau seconded. A represent-
ative from'lincoln State Bank appeared before the Commission to
explain the building will have fieldstone veneer, the landscaping
will be flowering trees with low growing shrubs and grass, and
there will he a drive-thru; the traffic pattern entering and
exiting both Janesville Road and College Avenue. The existing
buildings will he razed. Chief John Johnson appeared before the
Commission saying he opposed the bank location because it has two
(2) street exits and two (2) street entrances, and proximity to
three cities, making escape easier for robbers. In addition, a
smaller police force means the squad response time is longer than
in a bigger city, such as Milwaukee. He felt this could he a
police horror story. He also felt the landscaping plans should
not have shrubbery blocking the exits, and if there is tinted or
black glass, the police could not see into the building. Nr.
Michael Murray, representing Lincoln State, excplai.netl that they
have a site in Franklin with similar access as the proposed site
in Muskego, and they have had no problem with robbery. In regard
to the shrubbery, Lincoln State would cooperate with the police
machine. Mr. Murray explained that at their 13th and Lincoln department. Dr. Parthum asked about security for the Tyme
location they have had no incidence of customers being accosted,
that the area is well lighted and there is closed circuit T.V.
Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt Resolution #P.C. 77-85 carried unanimously.
Resolution 1lP.C. 75-85, Recommending Approval of Amendment ot
Zoning Text, Section 9.08 (7) C. Mr. Constantineau moved for
adoption. Mr. Arrowood seconded. Alderman DeAngelis spoke in
favor of this change for the Steve Krzman property. Mr. Krzman
couldn't get a change in zoning to B-2, and with this text change
use. Mr. Lee explained there are nine (9) .different OLR
the Plan Commission could have jurisdiction over multifamily
districts with buildings similar to Mr. Krzman's approximately
the same size. Mr. Constantineau asked whether the Commission
would be resolving or creating a problem. Mr. Raimann pointed
out that a public hearing is set for June 25, 1955 before the
Common Council. Mayor Salentine explained that in approving this
roll call vote the motion to adopt Resolution #P.C. 75-95 was
text change, the Commission must look at the entire City. IJpon a
defeated 4-2 with Mayor Salentine and Mr. Schmidt casting
favorable votes.
AMENDMENT TO ZONING TEXT - The Recording Secretary read
BOSZHARDT LANE SEWER PROJECT -The Recording Secretary read
Resolution #P.C. 76-85, Xecommending Approval for Acquistion of
Easement. Mr. Constantineau moved for adoption. Mr. Arrowood
Mayor Salentine said between $40,000.00 and $45,000.00. Mr.
seconded. Mr. Raimana asked what cost is this to the City.
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properties. Mayor Salentine said the City has an obligation to
Constantineau said the sewer utility is subsidizing three (3)
serve the properties with sewer. Upon a roll call vote the
motion to adopt carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mr. Lee reported that a request was made for a fire works
stand at the Dick's Farm Market site, however, when they Eound
that asphalting was needed, the request was changed to Parkland
Mall. A license must be obtained from the City Clerk. Mr. Lee said letters have been sent to Don Miller and Tuff
Seal in the Industrial Park €or violations of the code.
Mr. Constantineau *asked if Ray's Garage is treating
railroad ties with kreosol. Mr. Lee explained that a letter was
the Commission.
sent explaining the property needs change of use approval from
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ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Raimann moved for adjournment of the meetinp, at 9:45 P.M. "
Mr. Arrowood seconded and the motion carried. -