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PCM19890815CITY OF MUSKEG0 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES OF PLAN COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON August 15, 1989. Mayor Wayne Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:OO P.M. PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Jerald Hulbert, Alderman Daniel Hilt, Darl Honl, Dottie Rector, and Director Gerald Lee. ABSENT Jack Schmidt and Edward Raimann. MINUTES Ald. Hilt moved to approve the minutes of the August lst, 1989 meeting. Mr. Hulbert seconded. OLD BUSINESS: DISCUSSION OF STONERIDGE LANDFILL - Resolution AP.C. 131-89 - #S back on the agenda. Mr. Lee stated that this project was granted Resolution BP.C.4-85. Stoneridge Landfill (Waste Management) permission to remove clay as covered in a previous request in will not have to come back to the Plan Commission for permission. The project is in the topping off stage to restore the site. There will have to be another public hearing if they start another clay extraction. It was noted that they have approval to only remove a few trees, so as to provide screening. Chairman Salentine stated that it is his understanding that the But, with further research it was discovered that they have had petitioner came and without research was placed on the agenda. an extraction permit since 1985. Being that there were no more Mr. Honl seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion to table passed questions, Mr. Hulbert moved to table Resolution #P.C. 131-89. unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF MINI WAREHOUSES-MERFERT - The recording secretary read Resolution #P.C. 147-89 Approval of mini warehouses for Allan Merfert at S65 W13964 Janesville Road. Mr. Honl moved for adoption. Mr. Hulbert seconded. Mr. Lee discussed the letter from the Tess Corners Fire Department (Chief Dibb) concerning their general review of the proposed mini- warehouses and the fire wall. Mr. Merfert stated that he met with the Fire Chief and intends to put up a fire wall. There was some discussion about the setbacks. Mr. Merfert also felt that barrier from Janesville Road now. He doesn't need additional there will be no change in the grade. He has a row of trees as a screening; if the area near his business is developed they will area 20' along the entranceway. There will not be any gravel. provide their own screening. He intends to asphalt the driveway Mr. Merfert added that if he wishes to have a temporary sign, he'll return to the Plan Commission for approval. Mr. Hulbert Page 2, Plan Commission Minutes 811 5/89 moved to amend the resolution to add the following conditions: 2- Three exterior security lights be installed. 1- The hours of operation be from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. 4- Maintain the existing screening from Janesville Road. 3- Asphalting be completed by August 1990. Mr. Honl seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to amend the resolution passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. REPLACEMENT OF CITY ENTRANCE SIGNS - The recording secretary read Resolution #P.C. 148-89 Architectural approval to replace city entrance signs with new signs by Muskego Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Hulbert moved for adoption. Mrs. Rector Mr. Bill Mattson presented a colored drawing of the proposed seconded. Muskego Chamber of Commerce members, Mr. Bob Klenz and entrance signs. Mr. Klenz stated that the size would be 5'x14' and they intend to install the first sign on the Lincoln State Bank property (Janesville h College Avenue). They want to move the present location of the poles back 100'. Mr. Mattson stated that the sign will have raised letters and pictures to give it an appearance of depth, be painted and waterproofed. They were thinking of eliminating the club logos, as they aren't maintained. Mr. Honl was concerned about not have the logos on the entrance signs as he felt people identify with these signs. In the future the Chamber of Commerce would like to have a community booth manned by people with information on who to contact, as well as maps and brochures. Ald. Hilt mentioned that he had spoken with Pete Theis of the Parks Department, who had expressed concern about the man-hours need for cutting the grass and the upkeep of the sign painting, as they would have to be artistically done. Mr. Klenz responded that they would use a decorative gravel and he would be happy to meet with the Parks Department regarding the maintenance. They shouldn't need to be repainted for 5-7 years. Mr. Klenz added that they intended to place the old sign on Hwy. 36 for westbound traffic to see. agreement from the State. Mr. Honl moved to amend the resolution Chairman Salentine stated that they would need to get an Bank property is to be erected at this time with the possibility to read that only one sign in the location of the Lincoln State of indirect illumination and any additional signs will need Plan Commission approval. Mr. Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call a roll call vote the motion to adopt the amended resolution vote the motion to amend the resolution passed unanimously. Upon passed unanimously. CHANGE IN TOPOGRAPHY-2 ACRES ON MYSTIC BY GOLDEN c CONSTRUCTION - The recording secretary read Resolution #P.C.149- Mystic Drive (W152 S8001 Mystic) by Golden Construction-Elroy 89 Approval of request for change in topography for 2 acres on Kosobucki. Mrs. Rector moved for adoption. Mr. Honl seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. Page 3, Plan Commission Minutes 8/15/89 LEGAL LOT STATUS-DUAINE LANGFELDT - The recording secretary read Resolution #P.C. 150-89 Approval of request for legal lot status for S73 W16610 Janesville Rd. Ald. Hilt moved for adoption. Mr. Hulbert seconded. There was some discussion. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP-CITY OF MUSKEGO, SE 1/4 SECTION 17 The recording secretary read Resolution WP.C. 151-89 ADDrOVal of request for certified survey map for SE 1/4 of Section'i7 by the City of Muskego. Mrs. Rector moved for adoption. Mr. Honl seconded. There was a brief discussion. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. LANDSCAPING, SIGNAGE h OPERATIONAL PLAN-BANKER WIRE h IRON WORKS, INC. The recording secretary read Resolution #P.C. 152-89, Approval of landscaping, signage h operational plan, Enterprise Dr., Muskego Industrial Park Addition ill. Mrs. Rector moved for adoption. Ald. Hilt seconded. It was noted that the sign will not be freestanding and there will not be any outside storage. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. ~ ~~~ record land d LAND DIVISION, HAROLD DE BACK, NE 1/4 OF SECTION 32 The ing secretary read Resolution j1P.C. 153-89, Approval of ivision for Harold De Back NE 1/4 of Section 32. Mr. Hulbert moved for adoption. Mr. Honl seconded. Mr. Lee stated that there will be a public hearing on September 12 concerning the motion to adopt passed unanimously. the rezoning. There was some discussion. Upon a roll call vote BLDG., SITE h OPERATION PLAN-CLARK OIL The recording secretary read Resolution j1P.C. 154-89, Approval of Building, Site and Operation Plan, S73 W16680 Janesville Rd. Mr. Hulbert moved for adoption. Mr. Honl seconded. A representative from Clark Oil stated that the building will stay in the same location but will have a new facade. They are planning to screen their dumpster and do the necessary landscaping. Mr. Lee asked if the changed. Ald. Simmons questioned the entryway. He felt that it driveway will remain in the same place. It will not be should be widened. Clark Oil is planning to talk to Waukesha County to request an acceleration/deacceleration lane be added to enable traffic to move more efficiently. Mr. Hulbert questioned the way the salt is stored and made a motion to amend the and sales area, as well as the above ground tank. Mrs. Rector resolution to require the screening of the outside salt storage seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to amend the resolution passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt the amended resolution passed unanimously. CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP, TOWN OF NORWAY-GILSON - The recording secretary read Resolution t1P.C. 155-89, Approval of Certifiei Survey MHp for NW 1/4 of Section 5, To& 0% Norway, Page 4, Plan Commission Minutes 8/15/89 Randall & Mary C. Gilson. Mr. Hulbert moved for adoption. Mr. Honl seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 156-89 Ald. Hilt moved to defer until all interested parties were present. Mrs. Rector seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion to defer passed unanimously. CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP, TOWN OF NORWAY-LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT The recorrf - . Approval o Certified Sukey Map fbr NE 114 of Section 18, Town of Nbrway- Liberty Development. Mr. Honl moved for adoption. Mrs. Rector seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. 2ND GARAGE STRUCTURE-SCHLABOWSKE - This resolution had been deferred. The recording secretary read Resolution #P.C. 156-89 Approval of 30' x 48' 2nd garage structure at W127 S9189 N. Cape Rd., Jan Schlabowske. Mr. Hulbert moved for adoption. Ald. Hilt seconded. Mr. Lee informed the commissioners about Mr. be heard on August 24th. Mr. Schlabowske stated that he Schlabowske's request for Board of Appeals variances which will purchased three adjoining lots. He owns his own auto business on 125th and Hampton in Butler, and does all his restoration work there. The cars to be restored would be his own personal collection. The garage will be the same tan color to match his house and it will he heated to protect his expensive cars. Mr. used for commercial purposes. Mr. Schlabowske assured him that Dave Krutz, a neighbor, expressed concern that this garage not be it would not. Mr. Hulbert ask if there will be screening. Mr. Schlahowske responded that he had spent $8,000 for 150 shrubs and wouldn't build anything that wasn't aesthetically pleasing. Mr. trees near his inground pool which is in the same location and he Lee asked if he intended to sell any adjoining lots. He responded that the lot he could sell doesn't pass a perc test and the third lot is less than one acre in size, which is too small for a house. Chairman Salentine asked Mr. Lee what would happen citations would be issued and the matter could go to court. Ald. if this became a business operation? Mr. Lee responded that Dumke was present and stated that the people he contacted were concerned about the size of the structure and the possibility of a business operation. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP, TOWN OF NORWAY-LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT The recording secretary read Resolution j1P.C. 158 89 certified survey map for NE 1/4 of Section 18, Town of Norway, Liberty Development. Mr. Honl moved for adoption. Mrs. Rector seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion passed unanimously. - , Approval of a Page 5, Plan Commission Minutes 8/15/89 PRELIMINARY PLAT-LAKE BRITTANY ESTATES #2 - The recording secretary read Resolution #P.C. 159-89, Approval of preliminary plat for a 3 lot division, Lake Brittany Estates #2. Mr. Hulbert moved for adoption. Mr. Honl seconded.- Mr. Mortimore explained that part of the shoreland/wetland had been filled in in accordance with the permit from the Corps. of Engineers and permission was needed to divide Outlot h5 into 3 lots. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. SIGNAGE h LIGHTING-AL BASSE - The recording secretary read Resolution KP.C. 160-89. Approval of sianaae and liahtina to Alvin Basse, S70 W16050 Janesviiie Road. Mr.; Honl moved”for . adoption. Mrs. Rector seconded. Mr. Lee explained that the wall sign conformed to the sign guidelines. Mr. Hulbert asked what the quality of the freestanding sign would be? Mr. Lee stated that it would have to meet the sign guidelines. Mr. Hulbert made a motion to amend the resolution to state the that freestanding sign be constructed in an artistic manner compatible to the wall sign. Ald. Hilt seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to amend the resolution passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt the resolution passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 0 JOHN GROH, DEVELOPMENT NE 1/4 OF SECTION 17 - Ald. Hilt briefed the commissioners and others on the Common Council’s Public Hearing. He stated that they were concerned about the impact on the schools, traffic congestion, size and density of the structures (wanted single family units) with perhaps 6-family They sent the proposal back to the Plan Commission for more study units that look like big houses, provide screening and berms. to appease the people involved. The number one concern was the density and amount of units in the area. The Plan Commission comment that the Plan Commission should ask the developer to should use our planner and get an unbiased report. There was a inform the commissioners about how he intends to use the rest of the land he owns adjoining this development. Chairman Salentine stated that it has been the policy that the petitioner pay the Scott Garland, wanted to emphasize that this planner not be a $600 minimum fee for the planner’s report. A concerned neighbor, person who has anything to do with Muskego, so as not to be biased. He wanted to know what type of information the planner would provide? Chairman Salentine responded that Dr. Mangiamele is the city’s planner. He is a teacher at U.W.M. and is a planner for other communities like Oconomowoc. The other planner could be the Southeastern Regional Plan Commission, but they are often very busy. The issue now isn’t whether to rezone, but to look at the density. Getting fresh ideas is important. After the report is back the Plan Commission would review it and then it would go back to the Common Council for action. Chairman 0 Salentine stated that multiple ‘housing is coming to Muskego, and Page 6, Plan Commission Minutes 8/15/89 a developer has presented a proposal for starter homes for a certain segment of people who want to live here. This is not a get the planner's report back in two weeks. Scott Garland felt quick and easy process. Mr. Lee stated that we may be able to that would not be enough time to fully study the impact on the city. Ald. Simmons stated that residents must be open to changes and he asked Mr. Groh if he was willing to compromise? Mr. Groh said he would. Ald. Harold Sanders stated that he had only received a few complaints before the Council meeting. Mr. Lee discussed the comprehensive plan and how this affects multiple zoning. Dolores Pelzek expressed concern about the affect on the Mill Valley School and the increase in taxes, especially for the retired residents. Chairman Salentine commented that the P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development) approach is the best to follow for a personal appearance. Mr. Hulbert stated that he did not this development. Mr. Garland would like to see the planner make contact people in the area. It is his understanding that the planner would have discussions with the petitioner, who is paying for the study. Mr. Hulbert made a motion to hire a city planner to study this development and to prepare a report to present in person to the Plan Commission at a future meeting, and that the area residents have a representative, Mr. Jim Heiden, to meet with Dr. Mangaimele to express their views on the project before the study is written. Mrs. Rector seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to hire a planner passed unanimously. ACE GLASS PRELIMINARY CERTIFIED SURVEY - Mr. Lee stated that this sketch was revised versus the "L" shape which was access. The commissioners agreed. previously proposed. They are working with the county for ORDINANCE FOR APPEAL BOARD POWERS - The city attorney is in the process of upgrading the ordinance. The Rules, Laws and Ordinances Committee recommended that the ordinance be changed. The Board of Appeals cannot override the Common Council. The Plan Commission is usually working as an administrative not legislative body. This will be back on the September 5 agenda in the form of a resolution. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE - On June 23, 1989 the Blue Chip Committee approved the City of Muskego's grant. Mr. Lee suggested that a questionnaire for the Plan Commission be showed an updated map and discussed the census map. Mr. Lee also prepared to indicate their priorities. For example, they could needed for higher density housing, etc. We have to identify the focus on protection of open spaces, wetlands, what areas are needs of the community. e Page 7, Plan Commission Minutes 8/15/89 ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Honl moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 P.M. Mr. Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion to adjourn passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Recokding Secretary I cs m MANGIAMELE ASSOCIATES DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES August 11, 1983 Mr. Gerald P. Lee, Zoning Administrator City of hskego City Hall Iluskego, YI. 53150 Dear Mr. Lee: subdivision and An estimated costs, I would like to ruggeat a procedure that In response to your letter of August 2nd. requesting a review of a proposed might be useful to the City. In order that I maintain a professional approach and represent only the City's whatever time is necessary to review these .ppliC&ItiOnS. The developer should not interest in tnese matters, it le neceesary for me to be in the position to give on the estimated tlme needed for reviev. be placed in the position of withdrawing an application or submitting one based I would suggest that the developer deposit $500 with the City to cover reviev costs and professional rervices at the the a subdivision is suhitted to the City. When the subdivision is referred to me for review, I will give it an objective review keeping in mind the goals and interests of the City. I will bill the city for the rervices as they are expended. Uy contract will be with the City and not the developer as often the planner needs to take a strong position. The $500 deposit will be required of a11 developers. Ihia my or my not cover a11 expenses in every case. In certain caaea where very little the is required the developer may obtain a rubstanrial refund. In other cares where the process goen on and on, the developer may be required to place an additional deposit. I believe that the present ordinance pcmitr thin arranagement and I vould recom- mend that thie be the way the City ertablfah thir procue beginning with this firrt case. 1 feel that under the process that 1 have outlined here that I can bent perform in profearions1 capecity and provide the beet rervicu for the City. I am however, rubmitting only for the City's use an esthted coat for pre- ljminary review of the rubmitred proposed development. Thi. will be under reparat. letter an it is a separate but related subject. The coat may run over or under my utimate. Therefore, I rtrongly urge the City to require the $500 deporit and not get into what the actual costs are likely to be with the developer. e MANMAMELE ASSOCIATES 1'1 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 8H Augurt 12, 1983 Mr. Gerald P. Lee City of hrkego Zoning Adminiatrator City Hall hskego, UI. 53150 Dear Hr Lee: To review the proposed subdiviaion that you aent me on Auguat 3rd under an estimated coat rituation ir difficult to do, an the future reactions by the City Plan Conmission and the developer are not predictable. However, to perform thia rervice for the City under the procedure outlined in my letter of August lltll, I estimate that the preliminary review and report on this sketch will cost rome $360 and will not exceed the $so0 I would suggest sa a deposit with the City. This wuld include a peraonnal appearance before the Plan Conmission as well. Thio ia not a bid. I Bee this as an on-going service to the City of hskego 8s the City'a city planner. However, if other planning rervicea or estimates are being rought of other profcsaionala for thia particular review, I would question the propriety and ethical character of much a procedure and would not make my rervicer available st the above utimatdcort or any coat. I ree performing these rervicea M the City'. on-going planner. If that me not the cage. my fees would be at a higher rate and only available under other arrangments. I am alao assuming that all information that the city ha# on thia rituation will bc readily available to meadthat I rhall receive uhatever cooperation from city rtaff that la required. be I believe that the applicant rhouldrepuired to make a $SO0 demit firat even though he may be told that the coat may be considerably less. Hin deposit ia an acceptance on hi. part that he will pay whatever the City charged him up i to $500. I hope thi. will be ureful to pu in thir matter. Please contact me, if you have any further queationr. City Planner Joe Mngiamele, cc. Uayor Uayne Sal .entine 'D