PCM19890321CITY OF MUSKEG0
PLAN COMMISSION
MINUTES OF PLAN COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON March 21, 1989.
Mayor Wayne Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:OO P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Edward Raimann, Jerald
Hulbert, Alderman Mitchel Penovich, Dottie Rector, Jack Schmidt
and Director Gerald Lee.
ABSENT Darl Honl.
MINUTES Alderman Penovich moved to approve the Minutes of the
March 7, 1989 meeting. Mr. Schmidt seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS :
BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN-MERFERT The recording
secretary reread Resolution t25 89
Site and Operation Plan-A1 Merfert, which had been read at the
March 7th meeting when it was deferred to get input from the
neighboring property owners. One of the adjoining property
owners, who had been notified, Mr. Small, was present and asked a
Merfert's property (goes all the way to College Avenue). Mr. question about the drainage. He has 7 112 acres north of Mr.
Merfert was present and responded that he intends to have the
swale come away from the buildings and slope. Mr. Hulbert
questioned what tax options would affect the sale of the property
north of Merferts in the future? Maybe Mr. Small would like to
Mr. Merfert stated that he wanted the sheds to look like a
sell his lots and would like to have sewer service in the area.
fence. Alderman Penovich commented that he felt the sheds would
lend a hetter impression to the area. Mr. Small asked if
shrubbery could be put in so that less of the building would
question was raised as to the 15' side yard and the slope and
show? Mr. Merfert responded that trimming would be a problem. A
tree planting. Mr. Lee responded that it depends on the cut for
the swale -- there should he a 2 to 1 pitch. Mr. Merfert said
there would be a security fence with a gate and lights.
The Chairman asked the recording secretary to reread the letter
signed by two of Mr. Merfert's neighbors, Mr. Bierer and Mr.
Kurth's verbal approval. Mr. Raimann felt the commission should Howard, stating no objection to the storage sheds. He has Mr.
go about this in a different way. He doesn't feel right settinR
a precedent. Mrs. Rector felt she couldn't reconcile this useage
since it is not incidential or accessory. Mr. Lee stated what
uses the 00s zoning allows. Mr. Hulbert questioned whether with
the RS-2 zoned land behind Mr. Merfert's, would it be less
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v saleable if they change their mind in the future? Chairman
Salentine reminded the members that an aye vote would agree with
disapproval of the resolution. Ilpon a roll call vote the motion
to adopt carried with Chairman Salentine and Alderman Penovich
casting dissenting votes.
NEU BUSINESS :
CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP-WERNETTE The recording secretary
read Resolution #P.C. 31-89 Approval of Certified Survey Map -
adoption. Mr. Hulbert seconded. A comment was made that Restful
SE 1/4 of Section 11-Thomas F. Wernette. Mr. Raimann moved for
Lane comes out on Freedom Acres area and is curbed and guttered.
Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously.
REZONING PROPERTY NW 1/4 OF SECTION 13-MIECH The
recording secretary read Resolution #P.C. 32-89 Approval of
Rezoning Property from R-2 to R-2/00S-Jeff Miech. Mrs. Rector
moved for adoption. Alderman Penovich seconded. The Chairman
requested the recording read two letters from Mr. Miech
describing his proposals dated February 20, 1989 and March 18,
1989. Mr. Schmidt asked Mr. Lee to explain the legal opinion
from Atty. Molter. Mr. Lee explained that certain restrictions
could be placed on the resolution to amend the building, site and
operation plan and that the commission should be specific. The hours of operation are important. You can add or subtract rather
than condition the zoning. Alderman Dumke was present and had
two concerns: 1-What if he sells could they put in a 10 man
operation? 2-The business is in a subdivision: would this
encourage other neighbors to open businesses? Mr. Lee responded
that the building, site and operation plan has control over 00s
zoning. Mr. Raimann stated that he is looking for as many
restrictions as necessary and still let him operate the
business. Mr. Miech stated that he has talked to his neighbors
and has several signatures supporting his proposal. The Chairman
asked the recording secretary to note that the February 20th
letter presented to the commission included signatures in the
form of a petition giving their approval. He has a little over 3
1/2 acres. The barn has been cleaned, painting will be done and
boards will be replaced. Mr. Hulbert stated that if the barn had
not been there, he would not be in favor of the rezoning. Mrs.
Rector again referred to the sheet with Atty. Molter's
The present owner could not expand on the building, site and
information. Mr. Lee again explained the use and limitations.
operation plan or add to the barn without coming hack to the Plan
Commission. Mr. Raimann again stated that he is not against the
print shop. He just doesn't want to vote in favor of changing
the zoning. llpon a roll call vote the motion to adopt carried
with Mr. Raimann casting the dissenting vote.
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Chairman Salentine suggested that Resolution 38-89 be
taken up next as it relates to-Resolution 32-89.
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BUILDING, SITE AND OPERATION PLAN44IECH The recording
secretary read Resolution I1P.C. 38-89 Approval of Building, Site
and Operation Plan, NW 1/4 of Section 13 (W135 58266 Durham
Drive-Jeff Miech. Mr. Hulbert moved for adoption. Mrs. Rector
hours 8:OO A.M. - 5:OO P.M. he added to the resolution as a
seconded. Mr. Lee suggested that 116 listing Mr. Miech's business
condition. Mr. Hulbert questioned condition 114 and the number of
parking spaces and dustproofing. Mr. Hulbert asked Mr. Miech if
he had dustproofing plans? Mr. Miech responded that he did not
have any plans. Mr. Hulbert asked if the outside will look the
and will replace them with new doors to enhance the building.
same. Mr. Miech stated that the barn has two garage doors now
After a brief discussion Mr. Schmidt made a motion to amend the
resolution by changing condition #4. to read that there would be
less than four parking spaces, thus removing the dustproofing
requirement; add A6 to read that the hours of operation be from
8:OO A.M. to 5:OO P.M. Monday through Friday; add I17 to state
that the integrity of the outside of the building be maintained;
add A8 to read that the signage on the entrance door be 16" x
dated February 20th and Elarch 18, 1989. Mr. Hulbert seconded.
21"; also add #9 to include restrictions outlined in the letters
Upon a roll call vote the amended resolution carried with one dissenting vote cast by Mr. Raimann.
REZONING PROPERTY IN NE 114 OF SECTION 14-KURER The
recordine secretary read Resolution 33-89 Approval of Rezoning
Property-in the NE" 114 of Section 14 Durham Rbad and Schultz
Lane-Lynn Kurer. Alderman Penovich moved for adoption. Mrs.
Rector seconded. Lynn Kurer was present. Mrs. Rector asked if
the barn is currently being used for storage. Lynn Kurer
construction company and she would like to use the property for
responded that it has been used for 25 years. Her brother has a
rental purposes. She would like to expand to 00s zoning to do
so. Mr. Lee questioned the size and number of trucks she would
bed truck and others. Mr. Schmidt commented that he is concerned
have? Ms. Kurer responded that there were dump trucks, a flat
about the area needing restrictions. Chairman Salentine
responded that you need the restrictions in the building, site
and operation plan in Resolution #P.C. 39-89 which we will take
After some discussion a roll call vote was taken and
t e motion carried with one dissenting vote cast by Mr. Raimann. "R next- u/v3 S79SO BUILDING, SITE AND OPERATION PLAN-KURER The recording A~~!
Operation Plan NE 114 of Section 14, Durham Road and Schultz
secretary read Resolution 39-89, Approval of Building, Site and '.*
Lane-Lynn Kurer. Mr. Schmidt moved for adoption. Alderman Penovich seconded. Mr. Hulbert questioned Ms. Kurer as to how
Kurer responded that she would have a rental business; some
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construction equipment, lumber and bricks, backhoes, trucks --
the things she has listed on her site plan. Mr. Lee commented
that farm equipment can he stored on the property since it is
would be replaced by a new structure for storage (approximately
used for agricultural purposes. She stated that the "pig stable"
be serviced by sewers. Ald. Dumke was present and commented that
135' x 48'). There was some discussion on whether the area could
he didn't think so. Signage was mentioned in regard to
detracting from traffic.. Mr. Lee said she would have to come
back to the Plan Commission to request permanent or temporary
signage and construction of any future buildings or additions to
the existing buildings would have to be reviewed. He also
expressed concern about having a road divide the farm and in the
future selling the barns or duplex. The site plan would need
reapproval. This gives us a chance now to review the use. Ms.
Kurer responded that she doesn't know what the future holds for
her as far selling the property. Mr. Hulbert stated that he
of the land for a trucking business, if it was sold. After some
though we should look to the future and restrict the future use
discussion the members felt that perhaps this matter should be
deferred to work out the details as to what is on the land
he a restriction for use of the land. Mr. Hulbert moved to defer
presently and what is to be stored. Ownership of the land cannot
the resolution to give Ms. Kurer time to identify her operation
deferring this matter. Upon a roll call vote the motion to defer
resulted in a tie-vote, thus no action being taken, as Chairman
Those three votes were in deadlock with the three votes to
Salentine, Mr. Schmidt and Ald. Penovich cast dissenting votes.
defer. The matter returned to the floor for further
discussion. Mr. Raimann commented that maybe we don't need to
rezone. Mr. Schmidt responded that Ms. Kurer is asking for a new
building with rental use. It was decided to proceed on with the
what she is proposing to do with the property. She listed
discussion of the resolution and ask Ms. Kurer to try to identify
several trucks and trailers for her brother's business, her
husbands welding business and other equipment. Mr. Lee commented
that transit trucks are not allowed. After a lengthy discussion
Mr. Hulbert made a motion to amend the resolution by placing a
condition that 1 - There be no outside storage. 2 - The property
owners listed be the only ones allowed to operate this
business. Upon a roll call vote the resolution to amend carried
with Mr. Raimann casting a dissenting vote. Upon a roll call
vote the motion to adopt passed with one dissenting vote cast by
Mr. Raimann.
0 more fully. Mrs. Rector seconded. Ms. Kurer questioned
Note: Please see Plan Commission Minutes dated 4/4/89 re: PC#39-89 also.
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REZONING PROPERTY IN THE SE 114 OF SECTION 17-
BUSHBERGER The recording secretary read Resolution #P.C. 34-89
Auuroval of Rezoning ProDertv in the SE 1/4 of Section 17. Todd .. I, Bushberger. Mr. Hulhert moved for adoption. Alderman Penovich
seconded. Mr. Bushberger presented his proposed 40-unit
development, which consists of 10 four-family buildings. They
will be townhouse style with brick trim on the front, 3 bedrooms,
1 112 baths and an attached garage. He showed the commissioners
overload the site. Mr. Klenz, representing Woodcrest Heights was
the layout. He could development more units but didn't want to
also present and expressed his concern about the impact this
proposed development would have on his development, since he has
completed Phase 1 and is in his second phase. He questioned
positioned single family dwellings in this area. He has just
whether there is sewer capacity for these additional units and if
there were the necessary easements for sewer. He listed the
units presently available to the public for rental in several
areas of Muskego -- approximately 530 plus. thus meeting the
needs of the public. He feels that this approval would he "spot
zoning" meeting the demands of the investors. Mr. Bushberger
responded that if you keep putting up 2 bedroom units, they will
not meet the needs of the people requesting 3 bedroom units. Mr.
Hulbert asked Mr. Bushberger if he felt he could fill up his 3
bedroom units? Mr. Bushberger responded that he's had numerous
opposed to the rezoning due to the fact that the single families
requests. Mr. DeBack was also present and commented that he was
in Woodcrest are there and it may degrade the area by putting in
strictly rentals. They had planned to construct duplexes near
have high rentals and few children. He is concerned about the
there at one time. He is proud of their 2 bedrooms units which
has 5 acres left to develop in that area. Mr. Bushberger
traffic on Woods Road and feels this would be spot zoning. He
his property for single family homes, they didn't like to look at
commented that when he brought prospective buyers over to look at
Mr. Stan Potrykus was also present and stated that he met with
the 8-families next door.
Mayor Salentine and Rich Eberhardt, the city engineer. A study
on sewer capacity was made showing that there was the capacity
for 40 more units. The Sewer Committee has deferred this sewer
felt that this is based on the availahility of sewers as the
issue and are waiting for the Plan Commission decision. Mr. Lee
discussion Mr. Raimann proposed to get a planners report as there
Sewer Committee has to protect everyone's rights. After Some
seems to be a problem with putting these units near single family
homes. We have to consider the impact of this on Woodcrest. The
a cost to he shared ,jointly by the city and Mr. Bushberger. Mr.
Plan Commission has money in their fund to hire Dr. Mangiamele at
Lee stated that Dr. Mangiamele's report would have to be
completed within 30 days from the date Mr. Bushberger made
application for rezoning which is March 10, 1989. The report
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would have to he in by April 10, 1989. Mr. Klenz objected to the
city sharing any cost, since he stated that in the past he had to
for his future hills. Mr. Raimann made a motion to defer this
incur all the costs as a developer. He'd use this as a precedent
resolution and to require a planner to review this matter. Mr.
Schmidt seconded. Mrs. Rector made a motion to amend the motion
to defer by Mr. Raimann to state that the petitioner will request
Woodcrest and the estimated cost of the study will first he
the study to get an opinion on the impact of this development on
discussed with Mr. Bushberger before any further costs
incurred. Mr. Schmidt seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion
passed unanimously.
VACATION OF RIGHT OF WAY SW 1/4 OF SECTION 12-
WEIHER/CARTER The recording secretary read Resolution #P.C. 35-
89, Approval of the vacation of right of way in SW 1/4 of Section
12 (McShane Drive) - Weiher/Carter. Alderman Penovich moved for
Acres also dedicated 50' from the center of Mc Shane Drive.
adoption. Mr. Hulbert seconded. Mr. Lee stated that Freedom
Parcel 2 was just created. Upon a roll call vote the motion to
adopt passed unanimously.
TRUCK PARKING-THOMPSON The recording secretary read
Resolution #P.C. 36-89. ApDroval/DisaDDroval of truck parking at
W171 57666 Lannon Drive-Eiien R.. Thompson. Mr. Schmidt movei for
adoption. Mr. Hulbert seconded. Mrs. Thompson was present and
stated that there would ,just be a tractor parked there, and she
neighboring property owners on Lannon Drive approving the
presented the commission with a petition signed by two
parking. The Chairman stated that this will he a tough decision
because there may he senior housing built in that area in the
future. The parking of trucks cause a lot of complaints. Mr.
Lee stated that this parking would have to take into
consideration the size of the lots and the affect on the
woods on both sides of her property. Mr. Hulbert wanted to know
attractiveness of the area. Mrs. Thompson stated that there are
where she is parking now and if she considered parking in a truck
terminal? The commission felt that there is a need for a
designated area for truck parking. The Police Department is
considering banning overnight parking from its streets. Mr.
owners living within 300' of this property could he notified.
Raimann made a motion to defer this matter until the property
Mr. Schmidt seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion to defer
passed unanimously.
CERTIFIED SURVEY IIAP SW 1/4 OF SECTION ll-HOORNANN The
recording secretary read Resolution #P.C. 37-89 Approval of
certified survey map SW 1/4 of Section 11-Robert Hoormann. Mr.
Schmidt moved for adoption. Mr. Raimann seconded. Mr. Raimann
requirement? Stan Potrykus was present and stated that the barn
questioned why this barn was not torn down if it was a
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would he removed. After a some discussion a roll call. was taken
and the motion to adopt passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Plan for the commissioners review. A comment was made that they
rezoning with an Industrial base buffered by the church. We need
should look at the area near i4essrs. Merfert, Small and Kurth for
to look at a Planner's Report to see if we can gain some insight.
Comprehensive Plan - Mr. Lee presented a Comprehensive
Landscaping - Mr. Lee talked about the landscaping done
in Muskego. He is still working on his report. Mr. Lee was
asked if two trees per new house were still required to he
planted? Mr. Lee responded that they were. Mr. Hulbert wanted
to know the cost of a fence versus effectively screening with
trees. He decided to call Mr. Lee to discuss this further.
Berm - Mr. Lee stated that in regard to the berm for
maintain the berm since it is part of their lot. Guernsey Meadows, it is the responsibility of the homeowners to
FLOW - Chairman Salentine briefed the commissioners on
the latest development with the court case on equalized
valuation.
ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Rector moved to adjourn at 11 :15 P.M. Mr.
Raimann seconded and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
"$k"
Cheryl Schmidt
Recording Secretary