PCM19921201CITY OF MUSKEG0
PLAN COMMISSION
MINUTES OF PLAN COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 1, 1992
Mayor Wayne Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:OO P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Edward Raimann, Mrs. Smith,
Ald Dave Taube, Jerry Hulbert, Darl Honl, Dave DeAngelis and
Director Larry Kirch.
MINUTES: Mr. DeAngelis made a motion to approve the Minutes of
the November 17, 1992 meeting with the following correction:
delete the last 4 words of the sentence and replace with
Resolution # P.C. 237-92 - On page 2, 2nd to last sentence,
the motion to adopt passed unanimously.
"dedicated open space". Ald Taube seconded. Upon a voice vote
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS :
RESOLUTION #P.C. 258-92 -- Recommendation of the Plan
Commission on the Proposed Alignment and Median Crossings for
adopt, Commissioner Raimann seconded. Chairman Salentine asked
the STH 36 Road Project. Commissioner Honl made a motion to
that Director Kirch explain what has been proposed at this
time. Director Kirch explained the proposal as explained to
him and the Mayor by DOT representatives. DOT is recommending
the following median crossings:
1. At the proposed intersecton of Union Church road and
2. The new alignment of Muskego Dam Drive and Highway 36
3. Loomis Road and Highway 36 in vicinity of Muskego Dam
4. Thode drive and Highway 36.
5. Heinrich Property and Highway 36 (move intersecton
Highway 36.
(south of the existing intersection).
Drive area.
off the alignment of the present driveway, to either
6. The main entrance at the Muskego Lakes Country Club.
east or west).
7. The Kramer/Krause entrance.
Chairman Salentine asked what the time frame was. Director
Kirch stated that it is 1996. Director Kirch also indicated
that there would be a Public Hearing sometime in either March
or April, but a date has not yet-been announced. Director
Kirch indicated that it would intersect south of existing
intersection but at a 90 degree angle and it would also end
into a cul-de-sac. Ald. Dumke, who was in the audience, asked
where the DOT People were to answer the questions of the
property owners that would be affected by this. Ald. Taube
questioned why the Comprehensive Plan recommended the northern
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route. Chairman Salentine asked Commissioner DeAngelis who was
on the Comprehensive Plan Committee indicated that the
committee was formed two years ago when the State first came
out and presented the three options. Commissioner DeAngelis
indicated that DOT did not want to use the existing STH 36
because of existing driveways and possible bad soils in the
event Of having to buy the affected properties. The southerly
and cemetery. Therefore the northern route would be the best route would go too close to the Bethelem Ev Lutheran Church
route. Nr. Bartes wanted to enlighten the commission that
the northern rerouting would destroy not only the properties
but the natural water shed, the wildlife of that area, privacy
of the back yard, and it would also cut the value in half.
Ald. Dumke questioned why not the southern route. Ald. Dumke
stated that he felt it would be better coming through in
route would be a better route. Ald. Taube questioned whether
Franklin. Chairman Salentine also agreed that the southern
the affected property owners are requesting to have their
properties bought out if the northern route is used. Mr.
Bartes indicated that he felt all of his land should be
bought not just part of it leaving him with nothing left.
Commissioner Hulbert was concerned about the existing septic
systems that are in the backyards of these properties. A woman
from audience stated that Bob Boucher of DOT indicated that
the State would not be responsible for the property owners
questioned where it would go through the Bethelem Ev Church
septic systems. Mr. Carston Koeller from the audience
and cemetery. Chairman Salentine stated that the State
wouldn't hurt the Church or cemetery. Ald. Taube questioned
how wide the WEPCO Right-of-way is and why the State wouldn't
use that. Commissioner Hulbert stated that they are ususally
100 feet. Chairman Salentine feels that the norhtern route
would put the new 36 too close to Champions Village. Ms. Slack
stated that we should worry about those that are there now.
Commissioner Hulbert stated that we need to get more
problems with each route before anything could be recommended
information from the State regarding each route and the
by the Plan Commission. Commissioner Raimann stated that this
is only a recommendation and that DOT will go with the route
they feel is best. Commissioner Raimann questioned the logic
of going south when you really want to go north. After lengthy
discussion, Commissioner Honl made a motion to amend,the
resolution as follows: in the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, 3).
moved either east or west so as to not be aligned with Heinrich
add "in the vicinity of Muskego Dam Rd area"; 5). add "be
driveway". And to the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the
Planning Commission approves the concept of a southerly
alignment and requires further information from the State on
the southern proposed route of the new HWY 36 before a final
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call Vote, motion
recommendation can be made by the Planning Commission.
amended Resolution # P.C. 258-92 passed unanimously.
to amend passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, the
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and Operation Plan for a Compost Facility at the Proposed EPI
RESOLUTION #P.C. 259-92 -- Approval of Building, Site,
Emerald Park Landfill. (Highway 45) Commissioner DeAngelis
made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Honl seconded. Chairman
Salentine indicated that there were people from EPI present
the recent Supreme Court Case. Mr. Todd Watermolen a Design
in the audience to explain the facility and possibly to explain
Engineer from EPI stated that the 1993 construction of the
landfill could be held up pending the State Supreme Court's
decision on whether an Environmental Impact Statement is
required rather than an Environmental Assessment. The State
Supreme Court has just listened to the oral arguments on the
case. It can take anywhere from 2-6 months for the State
Supreme Court to make a decision. Because of the States new
recycling law, there will be a need for a facility to handle
all yard waste. At present any machinery(end loader and tub
grinder) used would be stored in existing out buildings. The
existing driveway would also be used for the trucks
entry/exit. Approximately 1-10 trucks a day. The number of
use this facility. The traffic would also be increased on a
trucks would depend on the number of municipalities that would
seasonal basis. There will be a gravel pad that has been
approved by the DNR. All the yard waste that is brought in it
would be segregated into different areas depending on what the
material is. The yard waste would also be picked through for
any garbage(cable, chains, plastic products, etc) by an EPI
employee. The end product would be an enriched material that
will be for sale. Mr. Watermolen indicated that at the
present time they will not add any additional screening for
present time it is 800 feet from the road and it has the sheds
this site. Possibly in the future as it expands. At the
doesn't feel that it is fair to ask the property owners of this
and farm house as natural screening. Mrs. Margaret Wertz
area to deal with another compost/landfill facility. From past
experience with Briggs & Stratton and Waste Management a lot of
promises are made but not many of them are kept. Mr.
Watermolen replied that the DNR will check on the operation
and that the odor would be minimal. A representative from
Durham Hill Nursery stated that he hoped this project would
work, however he did have some concerns about what EPI would
do if there is not a high demand for the final product and that
possibly there should be some type of requirement to ensure
that Muskego would not be left with the clean up. Mr.
Watermolen stated that there will be a tipping fee charged
for the yard waste and that there are a lot of municipalities
performance bond. Ald. Dumke questioned how you would
interested in participating. Chairman Salentine suggested a
Watermolen stated that the yard waste would be checked over
eliminate large limbs and debris from being mixed in. Mr.
before mixing with other waste. Ald. Taube stated that tons of
market for it. Mr. Watermolen stated that if the product is
recycled newspaper is put into landfills because there is not a
not desired it can be spread on farmland and not put into a
landfill. Commissioner Hulbert indicated the need to have an
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individual from the City on site to monitor the facility. Mr.
Watermolen replied that the facility will be staffed and that
waste so that there will not be any debris in the end product.
it is will be to EPI's benefit to thoroughly check the yard
Mr. Bartes questioned why they were only going to use part of
didn't they have to apply all of it. After further discussion,
the Landfill Agreement for the compost facilities and why
it was decided that the City Attorney's must be contacted to
further check over the legalities of the Agreement with regard
to EPI's Compost Facility. Commissioner Honl made a motion
to defer, Ald Taube seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the
motion to defer was passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 260-92 -- Approval of Sketch for Land
Division for Three Parcels in the SW 1/4 of Section 3 for Mr.
Harlow Stichman (Martin Drive and Greenridge Trail).
Commissioner Raimann made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Smith
seconded. Director Kirch also indicated that a revised-
Certified Survey Map was provided with the entire right-of-way
access Greenridge Trail. Director Kirch explained that it
for Greenridge Trail. Ald. Taube questioned how Lot 1 would
would be from the existing cul-de-sac. Director Kirch
indicated that the Certified Survey Map should contain the
following notes: No City maintenance of the dedicated
right-of-way will be provided until the right-of-way is
improved to City standards. The proportionate cost of the
improvements necessary to bring the right-of-way up to City
Street standards will be borne by the property owners
benefiting from the improvements of Lot 1 and Lot 2.
Commissioner Honl made a motion to amend the Resolution with
Director Kirch's additions, Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Upon a roll
call vote, the amended Resolution passed unanimously.
Map for Three Parcels in the SW 1/4 of Section 3 for Mr. Harlow
RESOLUTION #P.C. 261-92 -- Approval of Certified Survey
Stichman (Martin Drive and Greenridge Trail). The
secretary read the resolution noting the changes that applied
resolution. Ald. Taube made a motion to adopt, Commissioner
from the amended Resolution # P.C. 260-92 would apply to this
Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the amended
resolution passed unanimously.
Map for Two Parcels in the SW 1/4 of Section 30 for Mr. Dick
RESOLUTION #P.C. 262-92 -- Approval of Certified Survey
Hartman (Parker Drive). Commissioner Honl made a motion to
adopt, Commissioner Smith seconded. Chairman Salentine
indicated that he would be abstaining. Upon a roll call vote,
abstaining.
the resolution was passed 6-0-1 with Chairman Salentine
Certified Survey Map for One Parcel in the SE 1/4 of Section 2
RESOLUTION #P.C. 263-92 -- Approval of Extraterritorial
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by MEL WENDT REALTY, Town of Waterford. Ald. Taube made a
motion to adopt, Commissioner DeAngelis seconded. Commissioner
Honl called for the question. Upon a roll call vote, the
resolution passed unanimously.
Division for Three Parcels in the SE 1/4 of Section 9 for
Rahond Ingold and Charles Herbert (Westwood Drive).
Commissioner Raimann made a motion to adopt, Commissioner
DeAngelis seconded. Commissioner Hulbert stated that he would
be abstaining. Mr. Ingold stated that the proposed road is
needed so not to land lock the rest of the land. Chairman
Salentine questioned whether the Funeral Home was notified of
the possible road as it may be to their advantage. Mr.
the property owners. Commissioner Hulbert questioned why an
Ingold stated that they had not been in contact with any of
alternative route for the road could not be found. Mr.
Ingold stated that his driveway is not entirely on his own
property. Commissioner Hulbert questioned adding more traffic
to an already congested area. Mr. Ingold stated that there
would possibly eight (8) lots. Commissioner Hulbert suggested
using a road to Janesville Rd. Chairman Salentine felt it
would be difficult to get approval to have another road
entrance/exit on Janesville Rd in that area. Commissioner
DeAngelis questioned whether there was a WEPCO easement to the
south of this property. Director Kirch indicated it was not.
Chairman Salentine suggested a getting recommendation from the
Ald. Taube will be informing the surrounding property owners.
Police Dept regarding the safety of the proposed road.
Commissioner Raimann made a motion to defer, Commissioner Honl
seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to defer passed
6-0-1 with Commissioner Hulbert abstaining.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 264-92 -- Approval of Sketch for Land
RESOLUTION #P.C. 265-92 -- Approval of Certified Survey
Map for Two Parcels in the NW 1/4 of Section 32 for Mr. Joseph
Flintrop (North Shore Drive). Commissioner Honl made a
motion to adopt, Commissioner DeAngelis seconded. Upon a roll
call vote, the resolution passed unanimously.
Jill's Cleaners and Laundrv at 574 W16834 Janesville Road.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 266-92 -- Approval of Flat Wall Sign for
Commissioner Smith made a motion to adopt, Ald. Taube
seconded. Commissioner Hulbert questioned whether this new
sign would be over the 5% limit. Director Kirch stated that it
would not be over the limit. He also stated that each
wall/side can have up to 5% flat wall sign. Ald. Taube made a
motion to amend the resolution to read: BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the proposed sign must be compatible with the
other existing signs in style, size, and color. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, the amendment passed
unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, the amended resolution
passed unanimously.
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Habitat for Humanity on the St. Francis Bank ProDertv
RESOLUTION #P.C. 267-92 -- Approval of Temporary Sign for
made a motion to adopt, Ald. Taube seconded. Mr. Koeller
(Janesville Road ani Lannon Drive). Commissione; Deingelis
submitted a letter stating that the sign would be 4' x 8' not
3' x 8' as was indicated on this resolution. Ald. Taube
questioned what "Each Family 5" meant. Mr. Koeller said that
meant each family give $5.00. Chairman Salentine questioned
whether St. Francis Bank would be taking the donations there.
Mr. Koeller indicated that they would. Upon a roll call
vote, resolution passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 268-92 -- Approval of Modifications to
the Existinq Freestandinq Siqn and Canopy for the Old Loomis
Sport and Liquor (RPC Motors j. Commissioner Honl made a
motion to adopt, Ald. Taube seconded. Commissioner Hulbert
questioned what the proposed height of the new sign was to be.
Director Kirch stated that the sketch is 33' not 55' as it
looks on the sketch. Commissioner DeAngelis questioned-whether
Director Kirch indicated that it would be the same height.
the new sign would be the same height as the existing.
Commissioner DeAngelis questioned if all that was being added
to the canopy was a 76 logo. Director Kirch answered yes.
Upon a roll call vote, the resolution passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Director Kirch distributed information on the proposed change
to the City's Land Division Ordinance. Director Kirch read the
directly affect the Paul DeAngelis Land Division which was
proposed changes. Director Kirch indicated that this will
deferred by the Common Council to the Laws, Rules, & Ordinance
Committee. The old language was written in 1972 when most of
the City was on septic tanks. The new language would require
1/2 the lot area to be buildable.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Honl made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:50
motion to adjourn passed unanimously.
P.M. and Commissioner Raimann seconded. Upon a voice vote, the
Respectfully submitted,
Collette M. Kled
Recording Secretary
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