PCM19910820CITY OF MUSKEG0
PLAN COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 20, 1991.
Mayor Wayne Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:OO P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Salentine, Edward Raimann, Dottie Rector, Darl
Honl, Jerald Hulbert, Ald. Dave Sanders, Jack Schmidt and Director
Gene Kovacs.
ABSENT: No one.
MINUTES: Mr. Hulbert made a motion to approve the Minutes of the
August 6, 1991 meeting and Mr. Schmidt seconded. Upon a voice
vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously.
distribute yard waste over property located at SllO W14800 Union
Resolution #P.C. 119-91 -- Approval of conditional use grant to
Church Drive for BFI.
Commission. The petitioner made a presentation to the commission
and the interested parties in attendance which included a
videotape and pictures of a similar site in another area. He also
passed out an analysis from the University of Wisconsin concerning
yard waste sites and what happens to those sites. Messrs. John
Jewell and Bill Tarman-Ramchek of BFI were in attendance. They
narrated the videotape and said they spread the material 18" thick
and let it sit and the following year rototill the ground. A 20'
wide fire break was dug around the site. They haven't received
any complaints from the owners of the site shown on the
videotape--it isn't piled up to rot. They intend to till the site
immediately.
chemicals, odor, rodents, etc. at the site. Mr. Jewell addressed
Several residents expressed their concern about hazardous
their questions. This site will not be experimental. Others
raised questions about types of trucks used, road weights, time of
year it will be hauled, dust control, water on site, firefighting
(some of the area is marsh), berms, monitoring on the site by a
rototill than to plow. Mr. Skip Bartes gave a report on his field
farmer or BFI personnel. Mr. Jewell felt it was better to
trip with the Mayor, BFI personnel and others to Eau Claire and
said he was impressed with the operation. The neighbors had no
plastic or trash was allowed.
complaints and the owner felt it was a benefit to the soil--no
Chairman Salentine said this product drew moisture and Muskego's
soils would certainly benefit. We should support this operation
as it is a way to save space in landfills and he hopes other farm
fields will do so.
Mr. Dapp and Alice Costello (resident on Union Church Rd.) both
were concerned about the operation. Ms. Costello's concerns
Chairman Salentine said this matter was deferred by the Plan
Pg. 2, Plan Commission Minutes 8/20/91
she is with a back to nature group. Mr. Jerome Heidke said he is
centered around the use of the land for another dumping site as
building a new house with a two acre pond and questioned the
run-off. Mr. Jewell said there wouldn't be any run-off. Ms.
Jackie Schweitzer, a resident questioned the hours of operation.
Mr. Jewell said the citizens would benefit as they'll have a
collection site for grass clippings, leaves and small brush at the
College Court site.
The Plan Commissioners expressed their views. Mr. Hulbert wanted
the minutes to reflect the roadway would have one lane widened to
8.25' to access this property and not encroach on neighbor's
property.
Mr. Honl made a motion to amend Resol. 119-91 as follows:
3. That the material will be spread to a 6" depth and immediately
upon arrival at the site it will also then be rototilled into the
soil to control wind erosion of the materials if conditions are
right for spreading (weather permitting) or within 12 hours.
4. That the delivery of the waste material shall take place only
during the hours of 9:30 A"4:30 PM, Monday-Friday and 1O:OO
A"1:OO PM Saturday during April 15th - December 1st. Delivery to
Waste Management site on College Court be from 8:OO AM to Noon for
Muskego residents with free collection privileges.
Ald. Sanders seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to amend
Resol. #P.C. 119-91 passed by a vote of 6-1 with Messrs.
Salentine, Raimann, Honl, Schmidt, Sanders and Mrs. Rector voting
for the amendment and Mr. Hulbert voting against.
Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt the amended resolution
passed unanimously.
Oaks Retirement Community. This item was again deferred to the
Resolution #P.C. 140-91--Approval of sketch land division-Tudor
next meeting.
Resolution #P.C. 145-91--Disapproval of road vacation in the NW
1/4 of Section 4 for Fritz Bauer. Chairman Salentine said this
item was "on the floor". Mr. Bauer said he has maintained the
property since 1950 and had allowed children to go through his
property, but vandalism has stopped that now. Mr. Hulbert said
this area is used as a lake access and is on the Park Board agenda
for a future meeting. It was suggested that Mr. Bauer define his
Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt Resol. #P.C. 145-91
area with a fence, but Mr. Bauer didn't wish to do so.
Hulbert, Sanders and Mrs. Rector voting for the disapproval and
passed by a vote of 6-1 with Messrs. Salentine, Raimann, Honl,
Mr. Schmidt voting against.
At 9:15 P.M. the Plan Commission took a short break. The meeting
resumed at 9:30 P.M.
West Add'n. #3, NW 1/4 of Section 15. Mr. Honl made a motion to
Resolution #P.C. 147-91--Approval of Final Plat for Meadow Green
adopt Resol. 147-91 and Mr. Raimann seconded. Mr. Hulbert asked
Green West Add'n. #3 said no lots are in the floodplain. There
if this was in a floodplain and Stan Potrykus, representing Meadow
was talk about a subdivision sign, dam study and Amry Corps. of
Engineers. Gene Kovacs also discussed the wetlands along the
creek. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt the resol.
passed unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 148-91--Approval of 2nd garage structure
(storage shed) for Doug Dougherty at 594 W14526 Groveway Lane.
Mr. Raimann moved for adoption and Ald. Sanders seconded. Mrs.
Rector questioned the placement of the shed 50' from the
lakeshore. Gene Kovacs said he would look into it. Upon a roll
call vote the motion to adopt the resol. passed unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 149-91--Approval of 2nd garage structure
(storage shed) for William Karls at W183 56315 Shagbark Lane. Mr.
Honl moved for adoption and Mrs. Rector seconded. Upon a roll
call vote the motion to adopt the resol. passed unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 150-91--Approval of extraterritorial certified
Hulbert moved for adoption and Mr. Honl seconded. Upon a roll
survey map for Elton Lees, Section 18, Town of Norway. Mr.
call vote the motion to adopt the resol. passed unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 151-91--Approval of sketch land division in the
NE 1/4 of Section 11, Robert Klenz. Mrs. Rector moved for
adoption and Mr. Honl seconded. Gene Kovacs talked about RS-3
zoning and P.U.D. The Plan Commission considered the amenities,
location of road and building layout--the concept as a whole. Mr.
Klenz presented his proposal. His target is "affordable"
housing--not subsidized low income housing. The homes will look
no different from other homes. The Recording Sec'y. read Ald.
Simmons memo directed to the Plan Commission expressing his
views. Numerous residents were present to voice their opinions
against this development. They talked about property values,
impact on schools and larger lots. Gene Kovacs discussed the Comp
Study Committee and Mr. Knetzger's report at their last meeting.
Mr. Klenz said he had also been at the meeting as a committee
member and said Mr. Knetzger had reviewed the proposal. Mr.
designating a pedestrian path from Woods Road--he feels the lots
Hulbert, as a representative from the Park Board talked about
Muskego needs this housing. Mrs. Rector is involved with Habitat
are too small. Ald. Sanders likes the proposal in concept, as
She feels the city doesn't have very much available for young and
for Humanity and is a member of the Comp Plan Study Committee.
served by employing these residents.
retired people. We must look for diversity; businesses can be
Pg. 3, Plan Commission Minutes 8/20/91
Pg. 4, Plan Commission Minutes 8/20/91
Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt was defeated by a vote
of 4-3 with Mrs. Rector and Messrs. Schmidt and Sanders voting for
and Messrs. Salentine, Raimann, Hulbert and Honl voting against.
Resolution #P.C. 152-91--Approval to rezone land in the SE 1/4
of Section 17 from RS-3 to RS-3/0PD bv Harold DeBack. Ald.
Sanders moved for adoption and Mr. Schmidt seconded. The plan
showed 8 units. Mr. Rausch, a neighbor to the left was present
and said he hope to have multi-family on his property. Mr.
Raimann asked for a two-car attached garage. Mr. De Back agreed.
There was more discussion about grading, deed restrictions and
sewer capacity. The site plan will be reviewed by the Plan
Commission. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt passed
unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 153-91--Approval of extraterritorial
Dreliminarv Dlat for Scenic View Estates in Section 7. Town of
Norway by e k B Investments. Mr. Honl moved for adoption and Mr.
Schmidt seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt
passed unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 154-91--Approval of cedar stockade style fence
at W191 S7234 Luehring Drive for Kathleen Moon. Mr. Raimann moved
for adoption and Mr. Honl seconded. Mrs. Moon said she had been
unable to get written approval. Mr. Hulbert made a motion to
amend Resol. 154-91 to require written consent of the adjoining
property owners prior to construction of the fence and Mr. Raimann
unanimously. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt the
seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion to amend passed
amended resolution passed unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 155-91--Approval of freestanding sign for
United Auto Bodv at 573 W16437 Janesville Road. Mr. Schmidt moved
for adoption ani Mr. Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote the
motion to adopt passed unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 156-91--Approval of amendment to building, site
and operation plan (boat house) for Harold DeBack at W198 510955
Racine Avenue. Mr. Raimann moved for adoption and Ald. Sanders
seconded. Mr. Honl asked if DNR approval is required and Mr.
DeBack said it was not. Mr. Christiansen of the lake association
thought it was 30'. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt
passed unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 157-91--Approval of wall sign for Judi's
Davcare, 575 W17301 Janesville Road. Mr. Honl moved for adoption
ani Mr.. Hulbert seconded. Mr. Hulbert questioned the bleeding
through of the paint. He requested the minutes reflect this bleed
through doesn't show when the sign permit is obtained. They also
wanted the abandoned sign post to be removed. The piles of dirt
behind the building will be removed. Ald. Sanders made a motion
to amend the resol. #P.C. 157-91 and Mr. Schmidt seconded.
Pg. 5, Plan Commission Minutes 8/20/91
It will be amended to read that occupancy is contingent upon the
painted sign area not bleeding through the wall area. Upon a
voice vote the motion to amend passed unanimously. Upon a roll
call vote the motion to adopt the amended resolution passed
unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 158-91--Approval of bldg., site plans and
construction drawinas for Institutional Products at S80 W18766
Apollo Drive. Mr. Raimann moved for adoption and Mrs. Rector
seconded. There was discussion about the bronze reflective
windows--the owner wanted continued glass. Mr. Raimann questioned
the lack of masonry as per Ind. Park regulations. Mr. Raimann
made a motion to amend Resol. #P.C. 158-91 to require that wrap
around masonry be installed on 20% of the building and Mr. Hulbert
seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion to amend passed
unanimously. Upon a roll call vote the motion to adopt the
amended resol. passed by a vote of 6-1 with Messrs. Salentine,
Raimann, Hulbert, Honl, Sanders and Mrs. Rector voting for and Mr.
Schmdit voting against.
Resolution #P.C. 159-91--Approval of temporary sign advertising
Park Place West in the NE 1/4 of Section 17. Mr. Raimann moved
for adoption and Mr. Honl seconded. Upon a roll call vote the
motion to adopt passed unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 160-91--Approval of certified survey map for
Fred Graves in the SE 1/4 of Section 7. Mr. Schmidt moved for
adoption Ald. Sanders seconded. Gene Kovacs said the technical
questions can be resolved. Upon a roll call vote the motion to
adopt passed unanimously.
Resolution #P.C. 161-91--Approval of certified survey map for 2+
acre parcel in the Muskego Industrial Park Addn. #1-Wesco Machine
Products, Inc. Mr. Schmidt moved for adoption and Mr. Hulbert
seconded. This parcel was traded for another parcel. Upon a roll
call vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Recokding Secretary
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