PCM19890905CITY OF MUSKEG0
PLAN COMMISSION
MINUTES OF PLAN COMMiSSlON MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1989
Mayor Wayne Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:OO P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Edward Raimann, Jerald
Hulbert, Alderman Daniel Hilt, Jack Schmidt and Director Gerald
Lee.
ABSENT Darl Honl and Dottie Rector.
MINUTES Mr. Schmidt moved to approve the Minutes of the August
15, 1989 meeting. Ald. Hilt seconded and upon a voice vote the
motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Salentine stated that he would have Ald. Hilt take over
the Chairmanship of the meeting during his absence at 7:45 P.M.
so he could attend the Library Board meeting for a short period
of time.
OLD BUSINESS:
MAHONEY SKETCH FOR 4 LOT DIVISiON - RESOLUTION W.C.
120-89 - Chairman Salentine stated that this resolution was
deferred at the July 18, 1989 meeting. Mr. Lee stated that Mr.
Mahoney had contacted his office and said he did not wish to
pursue this matter at this time. He went to the Board of Appeals
instead and was granted a variance to add living space to his
cottage. Mr. Raimann moved to table Resolution #E'.C. 120-89.
Mr. Hulbert seconded and upon a roll call vote the motion to
table passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
AUD-MAR SUPPER CLUB EXPANSION - The recording secretary
read Resolution #161 - 89 . ADDrOval to exDand suwer club's
conditional use grant for 'si9 W15851 Aub Mar 0;: Mr. Raimann
moved for adoption. Mr. Schmidt seconded. Mr. Lee stated that
has increased, but this has not changed the conditions of the
the hours of operation remain the same, the size of the building
conditional use grant. Upon a roll call vote the motion to
adopt passed unanimously.
REZONING NE 1/4 OF SECTION 32-HAROLD DE BACK - The
recording secretary read Resolution #162 89
from EA to R-1 for the property located on Kelsey Rd. Ald. Hilt
moved for adoption. Mr. Hulbert seconded. Mr. DeBack was
present and stated that he had a young couple interested in
buying the land for a house. Upon a roll call vote the motion to
- , Approval of rezoning
adopt passed unanimously.
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CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR NE 114 OF SECTION 32-HAROLD DE
ofertified survey map. Mr. Raimann moved for adoption. Mr.
BACK - The recording secretary read Resolution F163 - 8Y , Approval
Schmidt seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt
passed unanimously.
SIGN ADDITION-ALLAN MERFERT - The recording secretary
read Resolution #164-89. Approval of 4'x8' sign addition at S65
W13964 Janesville Rd. Mr.'kchmidt moved for adoption. Mr.
would be allowed on the existing sign? Mr. Lee responded by
Hulbert seconded. Mr. Raimann questioned how much more signage
approximately 2 square feet. It was felt that the new sign was
compatible with the existing sign. Upon a roll call vote the
motion to adopt passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO CREATE 3 ACRE POND-ED ROSS - The recording
secretarv read Resolution /I165 - 89 . A~uroval of reauest to create ,- a 3 acre pond at W208 S8903 Hillendai; Dr. Mr. Hilbert moved for
had applied for an erosion control permit but his $30 check had
adoption. Mr. Raimann seconded. Mr. Lee stated that Mr. Ross
not cleared the bank and, therefore, should not be heard at this
time on the Plan Commission agenda. Mr. Hulbert moved to table
Resolution #165-89. Mr. Schmidt seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to table Resolution #165-89 passed unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF BLDG., SITE & OPERATION PLAN-PHASES 11 h
11:-WILLOW POND - The recording secretary read Resolution #166-
Phases I1 h ILI-Paschke. Mr. Schmidt moved for adoption. Ald.
Hilt seconded. Mr. Lee explained Mr. Paschke's plans and the
status of the sewer, Mr. Raimann requested that Paschke be
requested to improve the landscaping facing Janesville Road. Mr.
Lee responded that he would convey the message to Mr. Paschke.
Mr. Raimann moved to amend the resolution to require the distance
between the garages in the parking lot to be at least 10'. Mr.
Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion to amend the
resolution passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote the motion
to adopt the amended resolution passed unanimously.
Building, Site h Operation Plan, Willow Pond
FENCE LOCATED WITHIN SETBACK LINE-GREG WADE - The
recording secretary read Resolution #167-89, Approval of fence
located within the base of the setback line, S77 W18512
Janesville Rd. Mr. Hulbert moved for adoption. Mr. Raimann
seconded. There was a brief discussion about the placement of
the fence and the document which would be required to be recorded
stating the fence would be removed at no cost to the city if the
removal is necessary for the improvements of Janesville Rd.
Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously.
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DISAPPROVAL REZONING SW 114 OF SECTION 15-
SAWlCKl/SCHNElDER - The recording secretary read Resolution #168-
89, Approval/Disapproval for rezoning from R-3 to 8-2 for
Sawicki/SchneiderLSW 114 of Section 25. Chairman Salentine
Mr. Sawicki said he was the agent for Bernice Schmid, the owner
stated that we should first have our discussion on this matter.
of this property. He has written an offer to purchase this land
and wants to develop it in three phases for a total of 200
units. He said he would provide a computerized security system
with cameras to monitor the activity. The exterior would have
mini-warehouses on Racine Avenue. He would install a chain link
some masonry. The construction would be very similar to the
residences were to this proposal. Mr. Lee indicated on the
fence. There was some discussion concerning how close the
cadastral that starting from the corner there was a residence,
then a little garage, then the area proposed for the mini-
warehouses, another house, and five houses on the end. Mr.
Raimann expressed concern about changing this residential area.
Ald. Hilt suggested that Mr. Sawicki check with the residents in
the area to get their opinions before the Common Council Public
Hearing on September 12. Chairman Salentine stated that he
should also check with State Senator Adelman and State
Representative Lepak to find out if Hwy. 36 will be expanded, as
there is talk of bypassing Durham Hill. Mr. Raimann moved to
seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion for disapproval passed
insert the word "Disapproval" for Resolution 168-89. Mr. Hulbert
unanimously. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt the
resolution passed unanimously. Mr. Sawicki was told that this
would be the Plan Commission's recommendation for disapproval to
the Common Council, but the Common Council has the ultimate vote.
At this point Ald. Hilt took over Chairmanship of the meeting.
CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP-TOWN OF NORWAY, LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT - The recording secretary read Resolution #16Y - 89
Certified Survey Map NE 114 of Section 18, Town of Norway-Liberty
, Approval ot
and not four. Mr. Schmidt moved for adoption. Mr. Hulbert
Development. It was noted that the request was for three parcels
seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed
unanimously.
APPEAL RIGHTS POWERS OF BOARD OF APPEALS - The recording
secretarv read Resolution #170 - 89 . Auoroval of uroDosal to amend
the text'of the zonin ordinance regarding the appeal rights
powers of the Board o$ Appeals. Mr. Hulbert moved for
Attorney had recommended that the city review the ordinance.
adoption. Mr. Schmidt seconded. Mr. Lee stated that the City
There had been a case before the Circuit Court where the Common
Council operated in an administrative nature not a legislative
manner and the Board of Appeals contradicted the Council. The
of Appeals powers are clear. Upon a roll call vote the motion to City Attorney wants to make sure the ordinance defining the Board
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adopt passed unanimously.
Resolution 11111 89
4'X8' SIGN-LAMBS NURSERY - The recording secretary read - , Approval of 4' x 8' non-illuminated sign at
Lambs Nursery, NE 114- of Section 11. Mr. Raimann moved fo;
adoption. Mr. Schmidt seconded. Mr. Hulbert questioned the
location of the sign. Mr. Lee responded that it will be 115'
south of the north lot line. Upon a roll call vote the motion to
adopt passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - Mr. Lee showed the members a map
overlay of the area zoned Industrial and the arterial streets on
the comprehensive plan. There are 876 acres of Industrial land
already zoned. He stated that he will meet with the County's
be given the $5,000 grant monies of which $3.000 will be spent on
Blue Chip Grant Committee on September 6th, where the city will
professional help and $2,000 in-house for work to be done on the
Comprehensive Plan. He plans to prepare more updated information
for the Comprehensive Plan at each meeting. Mr. Hulbert asked at
what point should the members react to what is being presented?
Mr. Lee stated that this is not an official plan yet, and any
action could wait until all components of the study are
completed. Ald. Hilt felt that we should have everything in
much money to update the Comprehensive Plan and we had better
board. Mr. Raimann stated that he didn't feel $5,000 was very
Mr. Lee stated that Gene Kovacs would be at the next meeting to
allow enough money in next year's budget to cover these costs.
present the Planning h Zoning Division budget.
place before any changes are made. Ne need to get a planner on
that the final plat had been submitted.
WOODSIDE ESTATES was on the agenda to inform the members
CITY ENTRANCE SIGNS - Chairman Pro Tem Hilt stated that
the Common Council sent this matter back to the Plan Commission
for further review. Bill Mattson of the Muskego Chamber of
Commerce was present and told the commissioners that he had
contacted all of the community organizations. It was the
consensus that all but the American Legion didn't object to the
removal of the club's logos. They would like to be represented
by an informational booth. The Chamber wants to make sure no
groups are omitted. They would consider a separate sign and/or
booth for the logos --
stated that he would like to see the plans for the auxillary sign
recognition is important. Mr. Hulbert
and booth before he approves the removal of the logos, and wants
to be sure the American Legion is satisfied. There was some
discussion about the maintenance by the Parks Department. The
department would take care of the grass and trimming and the
Chamber would see that the re-painting of the sign is done when
necessary. Ald. Hilt felt a plan was needed to provide for the
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are in disrepair, be notified that they will be taken down if
logos. Mr. Raimann suggested that the organizations, whose signs
they do not maintain them. The Chamber of Commerce proposes to
construct a booth near Lincoln Point Shopping Center. Mr.
Hulbert recommended that the Chamber of Commerce come back to the
of all organizations. Ald. Hilt said we need more clarification
Plan Commission with a new concept, which includes the approval
before it is referred to the Common Council for action.
REQUEST TO VACATE DARCY COURT-KEN MILLER - This item was
discussed under "Other Pertinent Matters". This property is
located in the NE 1/4 of the SW 114 of Section 16. This
dedicated right-of-way is no longer needed for public purposes
because the roadway will not be extended westward due to the recently approved building, site and operation plan for Kendall
saying he will be responsible for any and all costs associated
Crest Apartments. Kenneth Miller, the owner, signed a statement
with the publication and approval of this vacation of right-of-
way. The Common Council will hold a public hearing concerning
this road vacation. It was the consensus of the Plan Commission
members that they recommend this road vacation to the Common
Council.
Lee to check the Plan Commission Minutes to find out what amount
of brick was proposed to be installed on the new apartment buildings as per their building, site and operation plan. Mr.
Lee said he would investigate and respond.
DURHAM MEADOWS APARTMENTS - Mr. Hulbert requested Mr.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Raimann moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40
unanimously.
P.M. Mr. Schmidt seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion passed
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Schmidt
Recording Secretary