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PCM19930302CITY OF MUSKEGO 0' PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES OF PLAN COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 2, 1993 Mayor Wayne Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:OO P.M. PRESENT: Chairman Wayne Salentine, Mrs. Smith, Ald. Taube (arrived at 7:01), Dave DeAngelis, Jerry Hulbert and Director Larry Kirch. ABSENT: Edward Raimann and Darl Honl (both excused) MINUTES: Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve the Minutes of the February 16, 1993 meeting. Commissioner DeAngelis seconded. Upon a voice vote the motion to adopt passed unanimously. OdD BUSINESS Resolution #P.C. 06-93 -- Recommendation of the Planning Commission on the Proposed Route of Moorland Road between Janesville Road and Durham Drive. Chairman Salentine explained that the. City Engineers were present, at no charge to the City, to also that there would not be further study of a north-south explain their suggested routes for Moorland Road Extension and route. Commissioner DeAngelis questioned the safety of the Mr. Eberhardt stated that these routes are not a final design, but cul-de-sac at the end of Durham Drive at Woods Road on Route C-3. a rough draft. He said that this situation could be handled by either a berm with plantings or possibly moving the cul-de-sac. Chairman Salentine asked Mr. Mike Campbell and MI. Rich Eberhardt He stated that this was something that can be worked with. to explain the five proposed routes. Mr. Eberhardt explained the with the maps. Director Kirch explained that the City Engineers positives and negatives of each route while Mr. Campbell assisted are suggesting a 100' right-of-way for the Moorland Road in this section. This would be uniform with what Woods Road and Bay Lane are. In order to do this, the Common Council would need to hold a Public Hearing to amend the Highway Width Map of the City. Commissioner Hulbert indicated that the idea behind the Moorland Durham Drive and handle the traffic from the proposed Candlewood Road extension is to alleviate some' of the traffic currently on Creek Subdivision. He also stated that the proposal of this subdivision is what caused the Plan Commission to take action on this extension. Ald. Taube explained that because it would intersect with a creek and wetlands the Finance Committee did not feel a study of the north-south route of Moorland Road to Mystic Drive was appropriate. The third reason was that the residents of this area were never told to someday expect this road, therefore resident, stated that when he purchased his property he was told it would be unfair to put this extension there. Mr. Mike Bartz, that Moorland Road would go through what used to be the Mahn Pg. 2 Plan Commission Minutes 03/02/93 Farm. Chairman Salentine noted that this is now the Durhamswood Subdivision. Mr. Bartz asked what route is being recommended * and does this route help the congestion along Durham Drive. Mr. Eberhardt and Director Kirch explained that any of the proposed does help with the traffic at Janesville Road and Durham Drive. routes will not change the traffic south of Woods Road, but it Director Kirch also explained that an improved intersection at Woods Road and Durham Drive will help the traffic. A resident indicated that these routes will not eliminate any of the traffic from the school and school buses. Ald. Sanders, present in audience, questioned the City Engineers regarding the curve on routes C-1 and C-2. Mr. Eberhardt explained that the curves are acceptable and the speed limit could be 50-55 mph, but would probably be at 35-45 mph. Ald. Simmons, present in audience, agreed that there is a traffic problem at the intersection of Janesville Road and Durham Drive. He did question the curve and Cornel1 Drive and that he would be in favor of the proposed C-3 feels that it would be a hazard area similar to the curve on route. Mr. Martin indicated that tonight at 6:50 P.M. it took him Eberhardt stated that a right lane turn lane is being studied for 5 minutes to get out onto Janesville Road from Durham Drive. Mr. this intersection. He also indicated that Moorland Road will channel some of the existing traffic from Durham Drive and take it to the intersection of Moorland Road and Janesville Road. Mr. Daniel Rehorst, resident, was concerned with the school buses, department. This intersection is a main route for them and this fire department and emergency vehicles, and the police could add minutes to an emergency situation. Director Kirch quoted the 1988 traffic study as being 4200 vehicles between Woods Road and Durham Drive and 14,500 on Janesville Road and in 2010 is a projection of 19,000 on Janesville Road. This in itself indicates the need for improved intersections at Durham Drive and questioned whether the road bed of Durham Drive south of Woods Janesville Road and also Woods Road and Durham Drive. Ald. Taube Road will need to be totally reconstructed or just upgraded. Mr. but that he was confident that it would probably be stable enough Eberhardt indicated a study would have to be done to be accurate, for the upgrades. Mr. Paul Lewandowski, resident, felt the need to look at the overall affected area and that the Plan Commission should not just push the problem south. Mr. Phil Dibb, resident, the fire and ambulances vehicles. Mr. Bartz asked what the felt that the proposed intersection would create difficulty for right-of-way of Durham Drive south of Woods Road is. Mr. Eberhardt explained that on the east side it is 50' and 33' on the west side of Durham Drive. Ald. Sanders questioned the safety and cost of the extension through and around the wetlands. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adopt Route C-3 and to amend the resolution in the 5th paragraph, first sentence to ..... report dated December 11, 1992 and that a Public Hearing be held to amend the City's Official Highway Width Map to increase the right-of-way from 80' to 100' for this section of Moorland Road. Ald. Taube seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the amendment passed @ unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, amended Resolution #P.C. 06-93 passed unanimously. Pg. 3 Plan Commission Minutes 03/02/93 Candlewood Creek Subdivision in the NE 1/4 and NW 1/4 of Section Resolution #P.C. 16-93 -- Approval of Revised Sketch for 11 by Towne Realty. Ms. Beth Rummel, Towne Realty, explained that she would like conceptual approval. She explained that in keeping with the Moorland Road extension their engineers had made that would allow for the Moorland Road extension. Ald. Taube a sketch that would cut back the amount of lots in Phase 1 and indicated that he would prefer to approve the entire layout even if it will be developed in phases. Commissioner Hulbert did not feel that there would be a problem approving this sketch, because the City Engineer will review the preliminary plat before approval by the Plan Commission. Commissioner DeAngelis agrees with Commissioner Hulbert, he is however, concerned with the DeAngelis made a motion to amend the resolution to read in the intersection of Moorland Road and Woods Road. Commissioner receptive to a preliminary plat subject to the engineers review last paragraph, first sentence: ..... of Section 11 and will be of the intersections with Moorland Road and Woods Road. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, the amendment passed unanimously. Commissioner Hulbert also stated that the Park Board was looking at suitable areas for a pedestrian walkway. Currently the Park Board is taking into consideration a path along the creek. Ald. Taube is concerned with the first Ald. Taube made a motion to amend it to read Phase 1 is 22 lots, paragraph of the resolution where it states Phase 1 is 36 lots. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, the amendment passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, the twice amended Resolution #P.C. 16-93 passed unanimously. Landscaping Plan for the Public Works Garage for the Proposed Woodchipping Facility. Chairman Salentine explained that the Welfare Committee determined that there was sufficient opportunities elsewhere in the community. Ald. Taube made a motion to Table, Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 23-93 was Tabled. Resolution #P.C. 23-93 -- (Reconsideration of) Approval of Resolution #P.C. 26-93 -- Approval of Review and Renewal of Krabbenhoft, 583 W20618 Janesville Road. Commissioner Hulbert Permission for Parking of Semi-tractor with Trailer for John made a motion to adopt with the verbiage approval, Ald. Taube seconded. Director Kirch indicated that the City Attorneys needed additional time due to the fact that they had further questions Trindle felt that this Resolution needed to be deferred until that needed to be addressed. Due to the circumstances Attorney Plan Commission takes action on this truck parking, the the next meeting. Director Kirch also did note that until the Petitioner, Mr. Krabbenhoft can continue to park this semi-tractor and trailer at his current location. Ald. Taube made a motion to defer, Commissioner Smith seconded. Resolution #P.C. 29-93 -- Approval of Certified Survey Map Pg. 4 Plan Commission Minutes 03/02/93 Dam Drive). Director Kirch informed the Plan Commission that the for Marc Addis for Four Lots in the NW 1/4 of Section 34 (Muskego surveyor had not yet corrected the items listed by the City Engineers. In fact the surveyor had first been in that morning to see what had to be done, therefore Director Kirch suggested deferring this Resolution until these corrections were addressed. Commissioner DeAngelis made a motion to defer, Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 29-93 was deferred unanimously. Resolution #P.C. 31-93 -- Approval of Conditional Use Grant Locate a Gas Station and Convenience Store. Ald. Taube informed and Building, Site and Operation Plan for Kwik Trip Inc. to the Plan Commission that Mr. Hanson, Kwik Trip Representative, had presented to the Common Council several different sketches. Ald. Taube also stated that a number of Common Council members liked 2 of the 6 sketches. Mr. Hanson indicated that the two preferred sketches were D and F. These sketches are identical to the existing foot print, however, the roof line was different. Mr. Hanson explained that color is an important factor in the scheme and it should be carried through. Kwik Trip is proposing a building that would be similar to the new Fire Station on Janesville Road. This building would be an all masonry building with cut face block in a buff color and a brown shingle roof that gives the appearance of a cedar shake roof. Mr. Hanson stated that this building would be compatible with the developers of the 0 going in this facility would be compatible with this scheme. Mr. strip mall. The McDonalds and the Sentry that may possibly be Hanson also indicated that there would be pillars and curved Hanson did not feel that the red color scheme would be compatible arches. Ald. Taube preferred the red face of the building. Mr. with the Sentry building. Chairman Salentine felt that this development needed to be modern not outdated with the red brick style. He also indicated that it is up to the Developer to make sure that the scheme is carried through. Mr. Hanson explained that there is a 90% chance that McDonalds will be building at this site and a greater than 90% chance that a Sentry will be. Ald. Taube was looking for something with a certain theme with pizazz and what Mr. Hanson is suggesting is not it. Ald. Patterson, present in audience, stated that he agreed with Ald. Taube. Ald. that he preferred the cut face block. Ald. Taube made a motion to Simmons, present in audience, did not agree with Ald. Taube and amend resolution in the fourth BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That architectural approval of the Building be subject to the exterior of the building being an earth tone brick veneer and that there be rounded archways. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion to amend passed 3-2 with Chairman Salentine and Commissioner DeAngelis voting nay. Mr. Hanson explained that the signage Kwik Trip is requesting is a low sign with a reader board. Commission Hulbert did not agree with the reader board on the sign. Ald. Simmons felt that a reader board is not an issue and that it is only common sense for a business to want to have one. Ald. Simmons felt that this low Pg. 5 Plan Commission Minutes 03/02/93 profile sign was an advantage'to the City, because Kwik Trip is Bathazor, a resident, questioned what exactly was a reader board Hanson explained the signage. Mr. Bathazor also felt that this sign and what signage were they allowed. Director Kirch and Mr. sign would be preferable to the other signage that Kwik Trip is allowed to have. Commissioner DeAngelis made a motion to amend with the reader board subject to no further signage allowed on the third BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the signage be approved the face of the building except the name on the Dormer. Ald. Taube seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the amendment passed 4-1 with Commissioner Hulbert voting nay. Ald. Taube made a motion to amend the fifth BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the landscaping be approved subject to the sizes that were submitted on March 1, 1993. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, the amendment passed unanimously. Mr. Balthazor questioned what type of exterior lighting would be used. Mr. Hanson explained that there will be two light poles, lighting on the underneath of the canopy, and lighting under the eaves directed at the building. He indicated that most of the with the amount of illumination a higher pole would create and lighting was for safety reasons. Mr. Balthazor was concerned suggested a low light pole. Mr. Hanson was agreeable. Commissioner DeAngelis made a motion to amend the sixth BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the lighting be approved subject to any canopy. Ald. Taube was concerned with the poles that hold the canopy. He felt that these poles should be brick columns Mr. Hanson did not agree with this. He stated that the canopy is all white and that it gives a certain amount of comfort. Ald. Simmons also disagreed with Ald. Taube regarding the brick columns. He felt that with poles that would be installed. Ald. Patterson questioned whether the technology of today, there would be little maintenance to any the canopy roof could be tied into the color scheme of the building or roof. Mr. Hanson reiterated that it is important to make your customers feel comfortable and the white canopy is one of those ways. Ald. Taube made a motion to amend that the canopy poles be surrounded by a 10' high brick column. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the amendment was defeated 2-3 with Chairman Salentine, Commissioner DeAngelis and Commissioner Smith voting nay. Mr. Hanson agreed to submit a final copy of the Building, Site and Operation Plans to Director Kirch to check over to ensure all of the amendments had been included. Upon a roll call vote, amended Resolution #P.C. 31-93 passed unanimously. reducing the amount of signage on the building. Mr. Lee light poles being less than or equal to the height of the 0 NEW BUSINESS: Pg. 6 Plan Commission Minutes 03/02/93 Kennel at W182 S9292 Parker Drive, Stan A. Zdanczewicz. Resolution #P.C. 38-93 -- Approval to Renew Permit for Dog w Commissioner Smith made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Ald. Taube questioned whether this property is in conformance with the resolution. Director Kirch stated that he had been to the site and that it was in conformance with the Resolution. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 38-93 passed unanimously. Resolution #P.C. 39-93 -- Approval of Preliminary Plat for Plum Creek Addition #1 and Plum Creek East in the NE 1/4, NW 1/4 and SE 1/4 of Section 17. Commissioner DeAngelis made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Director Kirch indicated that all of the items had been addressed from the original sketch. Mr. Carity and Mr. Patch were present. Mr. Carity explained the changes that were made to the sketch. He also indicated that 18 acres had been dedicated to the park. Mr. Carity also indicated that Lot 13 and Lot 14 are aware of what is between their lots. Mr. Carity indicated that at the top of the property will be a bike/pedestrian creek crossing. Ald. Taube questioned whether there was a need for a bike path on the right-of-way. Commissioner Hulbert stated that the Park Board did not have any sentiment on that. Director Kirch pointed out that effect that effectively for states PUD’S that “No lot containing at the last Common Council meeting a new ordinance went into floodplain shall have less than the average lot size of the lots in the PUD as buildable area“. Ald. Simmons questioned whether that he would need to have the City Attorney review this. He also stated that this would effect approximately 10 lots. Director Kirch felt that this item should be deferred until this could be reviewed by the City Attorney. He also indicated that the developers should write a letter indicating the timetable and expenses that have been involved. Director Kirch also indicated was in effect since 1972, which states that no lot less than 1 that this development would not meet the original ordinance that motion to amend the resolution in the last paragraph, first acre shall contain floodplains. Commissioner Hulbert made a sentence to read: ... subject to a City Attorney opinion stating that the Plan commission can approve it with regard to the Section 18:2.6 of the land division ordinance (Floodlands) and will be Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, the amendment passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, amended Resolution #P.C. 39-93 passed unanimously. this project could be grandfathered in. Director Kirch stated ........... and Amendment of the Building, Site and Operation Plan for Jon Beatka at W192 S6665 Hillendale Drive. Commissioner DeAngelis made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Chairman at the beginning of the evening. Director Kirch again stated that Salentine indicated that this resolution did have a Public Hearing present in the audience that was against this resolution. Ald. Resolution #P.C. 40-93 -- Approval of Conditional Use Grant 0 one neighbor had called in opposition. However, no one was Pg. 7 Plan Commission Minutes 03/02/93 Taube, who was not present at the Public Hearing, questioned which be the remodeled chicken coop. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 40-93 passed unanimously. building would be removed. Mr. Beatka explained that it would Resolution #P.C. 41-93 -- Approval of Greenhouse and Banner Ald. Taube made a motion to adopt, Commissioner DeAngelis for Mr. Ruskewicz in Sentry Parking Lot off Janesville Road. seconded. Ald. Taube made a motion to amend the THEREFORE BE IT a permit from the City Clerk. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. RESOLVED, ... June 21st, 1993, subject to the applicant obtaining Upon a voice vote, the amendment passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, amended Resolution #P.C. 41-93 passed unanimously. Resolution #P.C. 42-93 -- Approval of Certified Survey Map for Florence Daliege for Two Parcels in the NE 1/4 of Section 5. Commissioner Smith made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Mr. Potrykus, who represents the Dalieges, indicated that all of the Ruekert and Mielke concerns had been corrected except for #5. Mr. Kirch noted that the Plan Commission had already determined that the dedication for Tans Drive was not necessary at this time. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 42-93 passed unanimously. Plat for the Lutsch Property C/O Shirley Krahn in the NE 1/4 0 made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Smith seconded. Mr. of Section 11(Woods Road and Freedom Ave.). Commissioner Hulbert would correct the width of Lot 2 6 3. Chairman Salentine Potrykus, who is representing Shirley Krahn, indicated that he questioned whether Mr. Potrykus had been authorized to meet with the Mayor and the Park Board regarding the possibility of purchasing some of the land for the park. Mr. Potrykus indicated that he would be present at this meeting. Chairman Salentine asked that Mr. Potrykus contact Shirley Krahn and ask that she respond to setting a meeting time. Ald. Taube made a motion to defer this resolution pending a recommendation from the Park Board. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion to defer Resolution #P.C. 43-93 passed unanimously. Resolution #P.C. 43-93 -- Approval of Sketch for Preliminary Division for Jim Sowinski in the SW 1/4 of Section 21 [Parker Resolution #P.C. 44-93 -- Approval of Sketch for Land Drive). Commissioner Smith made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Chairman Salentine was concerned with the protection of the drainage ditch that is located on the property Director Kirch also indicated the need to establish that the driveways have to be as far from Racine Avenue as possible. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend the resolution in the last paragraph to read: ..... subject to an easement for the existing drainage ditch to help preserve, protect, and maintain it and the driveways to be as far away from Racine Avenue as possible and to have the Public Works Superintendent approve the easement: and subject to.. . . . Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice Pg. 8 Plan Commission Minutes 03/02/93 vote, the amendment passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, amended Resolution #P.C. 44-93 passed unanimously. Resolution #P.C. 45-93 -- Approval of Sketch for Land Division for Carl Gratzek of Roth Builders in the SW 1/4 of Section 9(Lions Park Extended). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 45-93 passed unanimously. Resolution #P.C. 46-93 -- Approval of Certified Survey Map for Carl Gratzek of Roth Builders in the SW 1/4 of Section 9. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adopt, Commissioner DeAngelis seconded. Director Kirch indicated the need for this property to be recorded under a different entity, because of the 4 lots in 5 years ordinance. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 46-93 passed unanimously. Resolution #P.C. 47-93 -- Approval of Sketch for Land Division for the City of Muskego for a 5 Acre Lot and a 2.2 Acre Lot in the SE 1/4 of Section 17 in the Muskego Industrial Park Addition #l. Commissioner Smith made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 47-93 passed unanimously. Resolution #P.C. 48-93 -- Approval of Certified Survey Map for the City of Muskego for a 5 Acre Lot and a 2.2 Acre Lot in the SE 1/4 of Section 17 in the Muskego Industrial Park Addition #l. seconded. Commissioner Hulbert questioned what type of business was going to be purchasing this property. Ald. Taube and Mayor Salentine indicated that it was a dart making facility. It would be a manufacturer, wholesaler, and outlet for darts. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 48-93 passed unanimously. 0 Commissioner DeAngelis made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Smith Resolution #P.C. 49-93 -- Approval of Sketch for Land Division and Certified Survey Map for Rufus Lowe for Two Lots in the NE 1/4 of Section 18 (Hillendale Drive). Ald. Taube made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Ald. Taube questioned what the purpose of this was. Director Kirch indicated that the Plan Commission had previously done the same thing for the Plum Creek Subdivision. This allows the developer to get started on two lots. Commissioner Hulbert questioned whether the when can the new houses be started. Director Kirch indicated that Nowaks were pursuing the truck parking and if this is approved he thought the Nowaks were not going to pursue the truck parking if the tickets were dropped. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 49-93 passed unanimously. Resolution #P.C. 50-93 -- Resolution Establishin'g Deadline Resolution #P.C. 232-91 for Francesco Aiuppa at W207 58262 for Moving a House and Completing Related Work as Approved in DeAngelis seconded. Ald. Taube asked where this was located. Hillendale Drive. Ald. Taube made a motion to adopt, Commissioner Director Kirch indicated that it was 4 house north of the Pg. 9 Plan Commission Minutes 03/02/93 0 present in the audience, stated that this project has been in the intersection of Janesville Road and Hillendale Drive. Mr. Lowe, process since summer. Director Kirch indicated that Mr. Dykstra, Building Director, has been working on this, Ald. Taube made a motion to amend the resolution in the paragraph THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to read: ... Resolution #P.C. 231-91 be extended to March 1, 1994, and that the addition of the house is required to be built within 90 days of this Resolution, If sufficient progress is being made to bring the property into conformance, an additional 90 days may be granted by the Plan Commission. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, the amendment passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, amended Resolution #P.C. 50-93 passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Chairman Salentine asked that the recording secretary ask Cathie Anderson to add to the Rules, Laws & Ordinance Committee agenda amendment to Land Division Ordinance, Chapter 18, Section 11 the recommendation from the Plan Commission as to proposed (Definitions - Minor Division/Subdivision). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to schedule a Public Hearing regarding the ordinance for no more than 4 lots in 5 years. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. Review of Letter from SEWRPC for the 208 Plan Amendment. Chairman Salentine indicated that a Public Hearing was not vote on this matter. necessary. He also indicated that on March 8, 1993 SEWPRC will Commissioner Hulbert also had a complaint regarding the boats parked at Casanova's Country Lakes Marine. He would like Director Kirch to check on the amount of boats that can be parked there and the location of the parked boats. Director Kirch indicated that there was not a limit on the number of snowmobiles. Commissioner Hulbert asked Director Kirch to check into the temporary boiler that is parked on the east side of the Egg Products Building on Janesville Road. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Smith made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 midnight and Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion to adjourn passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, 0