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PCM19870203( CORRECTED) CITY OF MUSKEG0 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES OF PLAN COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON February 3, 1987 Mayor Wayne Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:OO P.M. PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Jerald Hulbert, Alderman Frank DeAngelis, Secretary Les Constantineau, Dr. Peter Parthum, and Zoning Officer Gerald Lee. ABSENT Jack Schmidt, Edward Raimann MINUTES Alderman DeAngelis moved to approve the minutes of the January 20, 1987 meeting. Mr. Hulbert seconded and the motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: his proposed development for the SW 1/4 Section 16 which is the northeast corner of Woods Road and Racine Avenue surrounding the of the Vesbach property and 11 acres of the Heinrich property. tavern at the corner. The approximate 32 acres involves 20 acres The developer suggests RS3 zoning of 15,000 square feet for a lot with duplexes abutting Racine Avenue and the corner of Woods and Racine and single family homes in the rest of the subdivision. He felt this zoning would be appropriate with the industrial park to the north and the high school across the street. The development would have approximately 52 lots, 42 single family and 10 duplexes. He would like to tap into the water system of the industrial park and the sewer system that would be available creating a subdivision for the working man who could afford a reasonably priced home. Dr. Parthum suggested that he would prefer a more creative design to the cul de sacs rather than the straight row effect of the subdivision. Alderman DeAngelis suggested that he would like to see the engineering plans, sewer plans, drainage plans, water plans, etc worked out with the various committees before the actual breaking of the ground. Mr. Hulbert expressed concern about keeping with the original RS1 could be required but that the availability of sewer and water zoning. Mr. Heinrich stated that on larger lots septic systems would be better for the smaller lots and more affordable. Dr. Parthum also expressed his concern over changing the RS1 zoning and felt there was little area designated in the city for this type of zoning. Zoning Officer Lee explained that the long range Master Plan was designed before 1964 and that with the expense Of roads, sewer systems, etc. that the plan should be reviewed. Concern was expressed over what type of homes would be in the subdivision. Mr. Badertscher explained that an architectural control committee would be established and probably patterned BADERTSCHER DEVELOPMENT Mr. Ron Badertscher presented PLAN COMMISSION - Page 2 February 3, 1987 after the Guernsey Meadows Subdivision. Mr. Constantineau PLAN expressed that he would like to see a berm with shrubs and trees along Racine Avenue. Mr. Hulbert stated he would be more receptive to RS2 zoning which would blend in better with the surrounding zoning. The Commissioners felt that Mr. Badertscher should look into rezoning with a PUD overlay which would enable the wooded areas and environmental corridors to be protected. Mr. Constantineau cautioned that the City should be careful not to grow to slow. He also stated he would be in favor of scattered duplexes throughout the subdivision. Dr. Parthum stated he was not in favor of scattered duplexes. Mr. Constantineau moved to have the City Planner review and report on the overall changes to the Comprehensive Plan with regard to the general areas now being served by water and sewer which would be the area north of the high school. Dr. Parthum requested that Parthum seconded and upon a voice vote the motion carried. the proposed parkways also be addressed in this report. Dr. REZONING-SANITARY LANDFILL The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P.C. 13-87, Recommending Denial for Rezoning in the NW 1/4 Section 36. Mr. Constantineau moved for adoption. Dr. outlining the project on the Weseljak property. The 118.5 acre Parthum seconded. Mr. Mark Halleen spoke to the Commissioners parcel would have approximately 60+ acres in use for the landfill constructed in phases. The project would proceed from the west to the east with each phase restored as completed. A berm would be placed along Highway 45. The flow of water would remain the same. The project life span would be 10-15 years and would provide for 6 million cubic yards of municipal, commercial and solid nonhazardous industrial waste. The clay dug up would be be monitored/controlled and may be used to generate electricity used on site. Mr. Halleen explained that the methane gas would or else burned off or sold. A configuration was found to reveal that approximately 1280 cubic feet of waste per day would be hauled to the site. The question of the reevaluation of the property for taxing purposes was raised. Mr. Constantineau questioned Wisconsin Power & Light's role as the parent company in this landfill. Mr. Halleen explained that a utility purchases the company but that the subsidiary company is not under the auspices that the parent company abides by. Mr. White, S99 W12953 Loomis Road stated that just with the landfills already in the area every 15 minutes a semi truck passes on Highway 36. If another landfill comes in the traffic would be worse. Mrs. Mimier, W124 S10717 S. 124th Street stated that there were many alternatives to cut down on waste and felt that the City of Muskego should stand up and say no to the DNR. Mr. Bartes, S98 Muskego, some of which are closed, no wells are allowed within W12878 Loomis Road stated that there are six landfills in Canfield, S98 W12932 Loomis Road stated the area would lose 1200 feet which would not be conducive to development. Barry PLAN COMMISSION - Page 3 February 3, 1987 development. He would be in favor of recycling rather than seeing a 65' tumor in the City of Muskego. This area of the City is now closing down some of its salvage operations and in time felt the area would be greatly improved, but not if this landfill the State. Janet Boehm, W124 510227 S. 124th Street stated she is allowed. He urged the City to take a stand now and say no to felt that landfills would be used less in the future with technology developing new ways to dispose of waste. She felt that the siting committee made it easy for the state to mandate citys to accept landfills. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt carried unanimously. Resolution CP.C. 14-87. A~oroval of Sketch for Land Division in LAND DIVISION-REINKE The Recording Secretary read the NW 1/11 of Section' i6 - Reinke. Mr. Hulbert moved for adoption. Alderman DeAngelis seconded. Discussion followed with Mrs. Reinke concerning the location of the one acre parcel she wished to subdivide. It was suggested that she plan out the eventual dividing of the whole parcel with consideration given to any wetlands on her property which would make certain parcels restrictive to building. Alderman DeAngelis moved to defer to give Mrs. Reinke time to resubmit another sketch plan. Mr. carried unanimously. Constantineau seconded and upon a voice vote the motion to defer .. REVISED SKETCH PLAN-LAKE BRITTANY ADDITION The Recording Secretarv read Resolution f1P.C. 15-87. A~~roval of Revised Sketch Plan for-Lake Brittany Estates Addn. #l. Mr. Constantineau moved presented the sketch plan and its revisions from the former for adoption. Mr. Hulbert seconded. Mr. William Mortimore plat. The change in the northwest corner came about due to the fact that this portion was largely unbuildable and was made an outlot. In order to have lots on the south side of Courtland Drive extension property was purchased from the Lake Brittany homeowners's association. This area would also receive water from the Lake Lore well. Dr. Parthum suggested that this water call vote the motion to adopt carried unanimously. trust look into flouridation for their water su,pply. Upon a roll . .. Resolution #P.C. 16-87. Recommend ADDroval/DisaDoroval of Legal LEGAL LOT STATUS-McGROARTY The Recording Secretary read ~ ~~~~ ~ ~~ Lot Status for Lot 16, Block 2 Bay Shore Estates'. The Recording Secretary read into the record a statement with the names and addresses of people who had been contacted and did not object to a home being built on this property. Mayor Salentine stated t,hat past practice had been if the neighbors didn't object to a home being built that the property was granted legal lot status. Discussion followed with a history given that this area was given an assessors plat because it was not platted. The lots do not fit the RS2 zoning. If built on before 1960 the lots became ~ -~ ., , I PLAN COMMISSION - Page 4 February 3, 1987 built on or needed to obtain legal lot status. Zoning Officer legal non-conforming. After that time the lots could not be Lee mentioned the reports submitted in the packets with regard to computations made on legal lot status in Muskego. Dr. Parthum suggested that in the future such information reference a key number, lot location. Mr. Hulbert suggest,ed that the neighbor on Lot 17 be contacted and physically shown where the lot line will be and negotiate with them about the location of the house. Dr. Parthum felt that he could not react on this resolution until the adjoining neighbor was contacted. Mr. Constantineau moved to defer until the needed information was available. Mr. Hulbert seconded and upon a voice vote the motion to defer carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: *The Recording Secretary brought up the matter of a letter received from Attorney Lentz regarding the parking of meeting on January 6, 1987. The Plan Commission felt that an trucks on the Yaeger property which had been denied at the clarification of the ordinance and items mentioned in this opinion should be obtained from the City Attorney with regard to letter. felt the clause in the deed restrictions which allows a problem that has not been taken care of within a one year period to be overlooked and then viewed as normal allows too much leeway to get around code violations, ordinances, etc. by the people who are stretching the interpretation to their advantage with no recourse after a one year period. Dr. Parthum wanted to mention for the record that he ADJOURNMENT: Dr. Parthum moved to adjourn the meeting at 1O:OO P.M. Mr. Constantineau seconded and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Lynne Sweet Recording Secretary