PCM19910219f2ITV OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION
MINUTES OF PLAN COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 19. 1991.
Mayor Wayne Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M
PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Jerald Hulbert. Alderman Dave
Sanders, Darl Honl, Dottie Rector, Jack Schmidt and Director
Gerald Lee.
ABSENT: Edward Raimann.
MINUTES: Mr. Hulbert made a motion to approve the Minutes of the
February 5, 1991 meeting. Mr. Honl seconded. Upon a voice vote
the motion to adopt passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
2ND GARAGE STRUCTURE-HIRSCHBOECK - Resolution #P.C.
S8246 Pioneer Drive for Jim 6 Chris Hirschboeck. Chairman
10-91, Approval of second garage structure (pole barn), W179
to notify Pioneer Center condo owners and obtain an inspection
Salentine stated this matter was deferred from the 2/5/91 meeting
site. Mr. Lee explained that the department found the items
report from the Building Dept. as to what is stored, etc. on the
listed on the report and sketch mailed to each member. He felt
Loughney of the Department of Public Works could use them and
that the concrete culverts may be hard to remove. Perhaps Mr.
arrange to have them removed. Forty-six (46) condo owners were
notified by the Recording Secretary and none responded. The
requested size will be 60' x 120'. Chairman Salentine asked if
anyone in the audience would like to speak? There was no
response. It was noted Ald. Taube wasn't present. Mr. Lee asked
Chris if she intended to give lessons on the property? She
responded she didn't. She intends to go to other people's houses
to train horses. Mr. Honl asked if she will only have 4
horses? She said she may add one more -- she is allowed 8, as
future to the structure? Would a conditional use grant hearing
she has 8 acres. Mr. Hulbert questioned what could happen in the
Parcel YOU can house 3 horses. A conditional use grant hearing
need to be held for use? Mr. Lee responded that on a 3 acre
would have to be held if the person wanted to store a boat,
etc. Mrs. Rector asked Chris Hirschboeck what their long term
plans are? Chris said if they found it necessary they eventually
could sell the large building, but she has worked with horses for
12 years and doesn't foresee a change. Mr. Hulbert wanted the
secretary to indicate in the minutes that eventually they could
plan. Ald. Sanders questioned the 60' x 120' change in size.
sell the building. Mr. Schmidt wanted to go over the site
site taken by the Building Department. Chairman Salentine
The Recording Secretary gave the Chairman recent pictures of the
condo owners. commented that he was surprised there wasn't a response from the
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building. It was noted it will be 40' longer than the previous
Chris Hirschboeck showed the members a brochure of the proposed
building. Chairman Salentine asked the Recording Secretary to
check the file for the size approved in the past. She found the
resolution passed on November 20, 1984 for a 60' x 81' building,
which was never built. Mr. Hulbert commented that the
Hirschboecks have to realize that they may be stuck with this
building. Chairman Salentine said he hopes this won't be the
has the power to remove this structure. The Chairman responded
start of another unapproved use. Mr. Honl felt the commission
they haven't used it. Ald. Dave Sanders asked what will be
stored in building "A"? Chris said hay and bedding for the
said they could pile it and contact a nursery for pick up. They
horses. There was some concern about the manure control. Chris
concerned about the drainage into the waterways and the smell.
are currently using it to level their ground. Ald. Sanders was
It was noted that the records show ho manure be stored within
100' Of any lot line, as per Mr. Hulbert's request. Chairman
Salentine asked the other members if he should abstain from
Voting, since his daughter lives in the condos? The members
didn't feel he should abstain. Upon a roll call vote the motion
to adopt passed unanimously.
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL-FREESTANDING SIGN FOR KK FEDERAL
BANK - Resolution 1IP.C. 12-91, Architectural Approval of
Freestanding Sign, S63 W13700 Janesville Road, Lincoln Point
Shopping Center. Chairman Salentine stated this resolution was
deferred from the 2/5/91 meeting and was going before the Board
of Appeals on 2/28/91 requesting a variance for'an additional
5, 1991 meeting and Mr. Schmidt seconded. Upon a voice vote the
sign. Ald. Sanders moved to defer the resolution until the March
motion to defer passed unanimously. The members chose to discuss
this further. Chairman Salentine stated that it is their feeling
to the Plan Commission to vote on the architectural compatibility
that if the Board of Appeals denies this variance, it will be up
The Plan Commission instructed the Building Department to obtain
only. Without the variance the bank could not have this sign.
a safety report concerning the way the road narrows, etc. This
report should be sent to the Board of Appeals. Mr. Hulbert felt
that the city's sign ordinance regulates this, the sign is not
architecturally compatible with the site, and we are dealing with
could provide time and temperature. Dottie felt this is a real
rent a space. Mr. Honl felt that the bank needs a sign, which
ended.
safety hazard reading two in such close proximity. Discussion
NEW BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF 2ND GARAGE STRUCTURE-JOHN SCHULTE - The
Recording Secretary read Resolution I1P.C. 14-91, Approval of 24'
X 26' 2nd garage structure at S71 W13445 Woods Road. Mr. Honl
moved for adoption and Mrs. Rector seconded. Mr. Schulte said
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they would use the building for storage of yard equipment no
driveway. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL TO REZONE 18.4 ACRES SW 1/4 OF SECTION 10-DAN
BARKER - The Recording Secretary read Resolution #P.C. 15-91,
RSM to RSM/OPD for Barker Homes (Dan Barker). Mr. Schmidt moved
Approval to rezone 18.4 acres in the SW 1/4 of Section 10 from
the OPD overlay involves. This land already is zoned RSM and
for adoption and Ald. Sanders seconded. Mr. Lee explained what
would address that. Mr. Dan Barker spoke about the layout of the
because of the concern to preserve the woods, they felt this OPD
buildings being along "condo lines" and the roads privately
held. He held up a colored sketch showing the buildings, green
space, etc. which he turned toward the audience at the Chairman's
request. Mr. Honl asked if the private road would have the city
would. Mr. Hulbert asked the rental prices. They will be $600-
specs for curb/gutter and be maintained? Mr. Barker said they
Honl had concerns about the garages. Mr. Barker said they will
$650 a month with 1.000 sq. ft.--all appliances included. Mr.
be brick detail on the front and back--south and north sides with
brick and gables. Chairman Salentine commented that the site
plan is not the question before the commission tonight.
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Mr. Hulbert, who serves on the Park 6 Rec Board talked about
doesn't have a formal presentation tonight, but will get back to
connecting a bike path to Lannon Road. Mr. Barker responded he
woods. He went on to explain the total area devoted to parking,
them on the "bike path", etc. It will not go through the
green space, buildings, etc. There will be some grading and they
will present an extensive landscaping plan--heavier screening to
the south border near the "residential" single-family housing.
Mr. Danny Goetz, a resident in the area said he bought a
house in 1988 and was told senior subsidized housing would be
nearby. He isn't pleased with the proposed housing.
Chairman Salentine gave background information. In 1987 the
Common Council approved the rezoning to RSM. A compromise was
Comprehensive Study Committee is looking at the area. The
reached when they asked for more acreage to be rezoned. The
percent of multi-family housing for Muskego (36 sq. mi. city)
compared to New Berlin is low. Another resident, Debbie
Brohlmahl doesn't feel this is doing a better housing job to
protect the environment. Chairman Salentine felt clustering the
buildings leaves 6 acres of Woods VS. using more space for each
building. Resident, Dan Rauterberg presented a petition with
signatures from area residents expressing opposition to the
proposed apartments. The petition will be part of the file and
forwarded to the City Clerk for the Public Hearing. They object
to turning the city into apartment complexes. He asked if Woods
Road could be turned into apartments later; he doesn't want to
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have the woods touched; wants it to stay RS-2; cut units in half
because there are too many already. You can't see the lakes now
and traffic will increase along Janesville Road. Chairman
Salentine asked him why are you people petitioning against
preserving the woods?? Mr. Lee said they could have more units
you can do and this is upgrading the present zoning.
than they are proposing on the site. The zoning tells you what
He
mentioned other subdivisions where they have mixed multi with
single family. What is the petition addressing? At the present
time this is the present zoning and the court would tell the
owner he can do it. Mr. Hulbert said the decision for rezoning
from single to multi was made quite some time ago and the owner
would win in a court case. The Mayor is right. We are not
is a "trade-off" for more green open space. The city would have
changing the zoning, but allowing buildings to be closer. This
to see some deed restriction to prevent woods development, if
they would sell out. Mr. Robert Mueller, a resident asked the
developer how long the lease would be? Mr. Barker said one
year. Mr. Mueller then asked the members their views on future
decisions for the city. Mr. Honl said he is looking for a
balance in the area of the central city. Mr. Mueller felt it was
too congested. Mr. Honl responded that the traffic study was
done. A city with a population of 29,000 could handle the
Racine Avenue will be a 4-lane. Dottie is looking for
traffic and Muskego only has a population of 18,000. Someday
will try to make it possible for as many who can buy home. There
diversified housing and feels home ownership is the ideal and
are levels of multi. The projections for now and with the 10
year plan are not out of line. The residents felt that with more
multi comes more crime. Ald. Sanders felt there should be a
afford housing--for the multi we should look at the Comp Plan.
broad base. The city is facing a problem of people being able to
Mr. Hulbert felt his views on multi-family were ususally the
minority on the Plan Commission, but felt the Plan Commission
determines what this community will be. He hasn't been happy
Muskego. He feels the owner has the right to develop this land
with some apartments, but quality construction is coming into
housing in the lowland below the hill.
with a minor zoning change. He would like to see no multiple
Mae Novak, a resident on Scenic Drive said she wouldn't have
bought her house in Meadow Green West had she known she would
look up the hill at apartments.
Tom Igowsky, who lives on Scenic Drive asked about damage
control on the site? Mr. Lee talked about the Developer's
Agreement which will involve the improvements, inspections made,
building plans for landscaping, dumpsters, etc. --all approved by
the Plan Commission. Mr. Kubuszewski, W170 58065 Green Street
spoke about extra services being necessary, renters Paying less
taxes, etc.
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MKS. Rector responded she is on the Comp Plan Study Committee and
knows New Berlin did a study on multi-housing and found the multi
paid more in taxes and were not a tax detriment. Sieger Swanson
did the same study. Chairman Salentine said the state give less
tax relief to the city if the city only has high income homes--
there must be low income housing to offset this. He asked for a
roll call vote. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt
Resolution /\P.C. 15-91 passed unanimously.
Recording Secretary read Resolution #P.C. 16-91,
APPROVAL OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP-BEULAH SIEGER - The
AppKoval/DisappKOVal of certified survey map in the NE 114 of
Section 7. Chairman Salentine said there would be discussion
first. Mr. Lee asked how many lots will be built before the
public improvements can be put in? He felt the Plan Commission
should determine how many houses should be built. He talked
was present representing her. He said her daughter will get a
about the 60' road dedication. Beulah Sieger's future son-in-law
Hulbert asked at what point does this road get built? Mr. Lee
parcel of land from this proposed certified survey map. Mr.
said they would need a Developer's Agreement with financial
guarantee, engineering plans, etc. There was some discussion
about the driveways to the lots. The farm has its own
driveway. Ald. Sanders asked if the road extends to Parcel 1
now? He said no. Chairman Salentine Eelt there should be an
assessment for a public street. The owners would pay their fair
share. Mr. Hulbert felt we should have a financial guarantee or
put the road in now. The neighbors would have to work out the
details with the road, too. (Badertschers) Mr. Lee felt we need
Some policy and direction--perhaps get the Department of Public
with the word "Approval" and Mr. Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice
Works involved. Mr. Honl made a motion to adopt the resolution
vote the motion passed. Mr. Honl made a motion to amend the
reSOlUtiOn in the Therefore Be It Resolved.."subject to a note on
the face of the plat stating that those lots would be assessed
when the road improvement is installed." Mr. Hu1bel-t seconded.
unanimously. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt the
Upon a voice vote the motion to amend the resolution passed
amended resolution passed unanimously.
BAY LAWN SUBDIVISION SOUTH PRELIMINARY PLAT - The
Recording Secretary read Resolution #P.C. 17-91, Approval Of
Preliminary Plat for Bay Lawn Subdiv. South (Larry Hermanson) in
the SW 114 of Section 11. Mr. Schmidt moved for adoption and Mr.
Hulbert seconded. There was some discussion about Dorothy Drive
being extended, having sewer available off Dorothy Drive, storm
drainage system and having the Public Works Committee review the
plans for curb/gutter, etc. The engineers have to divert the
water. Mr. Hermanson said all the lots will be one-half acre.
Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously.
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SIGNAGE FOR STATE FARM INSURANCE - The Recording
State Farm Insurance, Jim Haag, 576 W17603 Janesville Road. Mr.
Secretary read Resolution #P.C. 18-91, Approval of signage for
present and apologized for giving such a poor sketch of his
Honl moved for adoption and Mr. Hulbert seconded. Mr. Haag was
Menonomee Falls. He showed the commissioners pictures of that
sign. He is requesting a 4' x 8' sign just like one located in
will have lettering like his other sign in the Parkland Mall.
sign (standard sign size for State Farm Insurance). His sign
will be placed from the base setback line off Janesville Road.
There was some discussion about the permitted distance the sign
Mr. Lee said he would have to move his sign no closer than 62'
from the center of Janesville Road. Mr. Haag was concerned that
his neighbor's sign would block his. Mr. Schmidt suggested he
move it to the other end of the parking lot. Mr. Haag also said
his sign would be lit with a timer. Ald. Sanders made a motion
to amend the resolution to read "freestanding sign ... located no
closer than 62' from the center of Janesville Road.....and the
illuminated sign will have a timer to go on at dawn and off at
to adopt the amended resolution passed unanimously.
11:OO P.M." Mr. Honl seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion
LAKEVIEW HIGHLANDS FINAL PLAT - The Recording Secretary
Plat (Dawson) in the SW l/4 of Section 5. Mr. Hulbert moved for
read Resolution #P.C. 19-91, Approval of Lakeview Highlands Final
adoption and Ald. Sanders seconded. Mr. Lee said a lot could be
taken out in lieu of park dedication fees or put $2,400 aside for
access. Mr. Lee was asked to send a letter to the subdivider to
indicate these remarks for future finals. There was some
discussed fees. Chairman Salentine said it is unfair to hold up
discussion about access for land to the west. Mr. Hulbert
the Park Board should negotiate the easement. Mr. Hulbert
this final plat. A notice should be sent to the developer and
discussed "The Ridges" nearby. When the park was dedicated it
was in conservency and was landlocked with no access to a road.
Hulbert felt Muskego needs winter sports areas; in the past
The water in springs drains into Little Muskego Lake. Mr.
mostly lowland was given to the park system. Someone is
interested in developing the nearby land for winter sports.
asked to have the minutes reflect an easement be required. The
Years ago park fees didn't exist. The Recording Secretary was
amount for fees be set by the Common Council. Upon a roll call
Park Board should negotiate this and identify the area and an
vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. I
/ POND FOR LAKE POINT ESTATES - The Recordings Secretary read Resolution I1P.C. 20-91, Approval to construct a pond for
Lake Point Estates, SE 1/4 of Section 10. Ald. Sanders moved for
the subdivision. They want a decent pond to enhance four lots
adoption and Mr. Honl seconded. Stan Potrykus spoke representing
and add to the value of the subdivision. Mr. Lee questioned Stan ,?bout the sediment and silt screening on the grading plan. *
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Mr. Hulbert asked Stan if they intend to keep the pond at that
level? He said they do, but groundwater Eluctuates. Mr. Hulbert
would like to see a plan to keep the water at that level
otherwise the silt will build up. This could be in the Deed
with this pond, etc. Mr. Honl asked if they will use the present
Restrictions. John Loughney of Public Works would be involved
topography? Stan said they would. There was some discussion
about the spillway needing upgrading. Stan couldn't see putting
in a ditch. Ald. Sanders had some concerns about the storm
sewers Lots 20, 21 and 11 6 12. Mr. Lee asked if the engineers
had seen this plan with the large pond? Stan said no just the
smaller plan. Mr. Honl made a motion to amend Resolution I1P.C.
20-91 to add in the Therefore Be It Resolved ...." subject to the
Highway Superintendent (John Loughney) approving the spillway."
Ald. Sanders seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion to amend
passed unanimously. Upon a voice vote the motion to amend the
resolution passed unanimously. Stan asked if this meant they can
start digging? He was told yes. Upon a roll call vote the
amended resolution passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Correspondence Regarding Schaefer Auction - Mr. Lee
said the silo will be gone by May 1st or May 15th when the rest
had received a letter dated 2/14/91 directed to Barrett
of the requirements on the site must be met. The members also
Management Company concerning their auction to remove farrn
equipment and the remaining machinery being stored inside.
Delta Group-Muskego Industrial Park - Mr. Hulbert
the company is in compliance with DNR regulations, the emissions
expressed concern about the complaints. Chairman Salentine said
problem has been improved and the business will be expanding-
The Building Inspection office is to check the landscaping
requirements at Delta. There will be an Open House next week €or
members to view the site.
Emerald Park - A Public Hearing may need to be held
Molter to see if the city can override the zoning. Mr. Lee said
before the Plan Commission. They will have to work with Atty.
zoning. There was some discussion about protecting the church
they would need a Conditional Use Grant Hearing to obtain 1-2
property, as well as other properties. The landfill will buy
properties. The city could tell the State Siting Committee no
again. On February 26th at 8:OO A.M. there will be a Closed
Session meeting.
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FLOW - Chairman Salentine gave an update.
ADJOURNIBNT: Mr. Honl moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 P.M.
and Mr. Schmidt seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion to
adjourn passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl Schmidt
Recording Secretary
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