PCM19970121CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
January 21, 1997 0 Minutes of the Plan Commission Meeting held on January 21, 1997
ln the Muskego Room, City Hall, W182 58200 Racine Avenue.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:11 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioners' Smith,
Vitt, Schaumberg and Hulbert, Director Sadowski and Assistant
Planner Trejo.
ABSENT:
Commissioner Gummer
Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in
accordance with the Open Meetings Law.
MINUTES :
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve the minutes from
January 7, 1997. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice
vote, motion to approve the minutes was passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS: e RESOLUTION #P.c. 209-96 -- Approval of Conceptual
Development Plan By Bray Associates Architects for the
Muskego-Norway School District Middle School Located in the SE
1/4 of Section 32. This resolution was brought back to the
floor. Discussion regarding this resolution was combined with
Mayor and Director Sadowski that sanitary sewer and wetland
New Business: Resolution #P.C. 13-97. It was reported by the
issues have not been resolved and will most likely not be
resolved in the near future. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 209-96 was Defeated 5-1 with Commissioner
Hulbert voting yes.
Final Plat of Lakewood Meadows Addition No. 2 Subdivision
RESOLUTION #P.c. 192-96 -- Approval of Reapplication of
located in the SE 1/4 of Section 5. This resolution was brought
back to the floor. Director Sadowski informed the Commission
that there are quite a few unresolved issues; such as soil
samples have not been received, offsets are still a concern,
along with the detention area. This item will be on the Public
Works Committee Agenda for Monday, January 27, 1997 for
resolution on the above concerns. Commissioner Vitt made a
motion to defer. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a roll
call vote, Resolution #P.C. 192-96 was Deferred
unanimously.
0 two lot land division for the property of Elaine Beckner by Grace Ciesielski of Raven Realty at the property located at 568
RESOLUTION #P.C. 214-96 -- Approval of a sketch creating a
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W12502 Woods Road in the SE 1/4 of Section 1. (Tax Key No.
2164.999). This resolution was brought back to the floor.
Director Sadowski advised that the petitioner has been notified
to submit a letter for deferral. To date we have not received
notice from petitioner. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to
deny. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 214-96 was Defeated unanimously.
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two lot land division for Dave Leikam at the DroDertv located at
RESOLUTION #P.C. 216-96 -- Approval of a sketch creating a
W200 58609 Woods Road in the SW 1/4 of Section 17. iTax Key
No. 2227.989). This resolution was brought back to the floor.
Director Sadowski has not received new information. The
petitioner was sent a letter directing them to take appropriate
action to schedule this item on the Sewer Utility Agenda. To
motion to deny. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a roll
date, nothing has been received. Commissioner Hulbert made a
call vote, Resolution #P.C. 216-96 was Defeated unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 10-97 -- Approval to Amend a Conditional
Use Grant for Mini-Warehouse for Muskego Storage by Greg S. 0 Key No. 2177.932 and 2177.933.002). Commissioner Schaumberg
Franke at the property located at 566 W19526 Tans Drive. (Tax
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Director Sadowski stated that several issues need clarification
-- masonry on front of buildings facing north (nearest Racine
Avenue); additional landscaping east of detention pond and
along the north retaining wall; and exterior lighting. Staff
is waiting for recommendation from fire department review. Mr.
Greg Franke addressed the Commission that he agreed with the
masonry required and additional landscaping. However he asked
that detention area remain natural. Commissioner Hulbert made
a motion to amend resolution to state, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
That the western - most new building have masonry on its west
facing and that all new buildings have masonry on their north
facings with masonry wrapping around to the east and west
facings up to the second garage doors. Add sodium vapor
cutoffs to each building. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a
voice vote, the amendment was passed unanimously. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to twice amend the resolution to state,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That additional landscaping consisting
of four(4) to five(5) 2 1/2" diameter deciduous trees be placed
on the western edge of the paved area with the resulting
displaced shrubs being located along the north retaining wall.
Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, the amendment
was passed unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Twice Amended
Resolution #P.C. 10-97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 11-97 -- Approval of a Conditional Use
Grant for a Two Family Residence (Mother-in-law Unit) for
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Michael Kubiszewski for the property located at 581 W17385 Joel
Drive. (Lot 171 of the Meadow Green West Subdivision, Tax Key
No. 2221.193). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Discussion ensued that there
had been no opposition during the public hearing. Upon a roll
call vote, Resolution #P.C. 11-97 was Adopted unanimously.
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Grant for a Two Family Residence (Mother-in-law Unit) for
Wolter Bros. Builders, Agent for Robert and Nancy Czerwinski,
for the property located at S78 W15460 Foxtail Circle. (Lot
29, Foxboro North Subdivision, Tax Key No. 2203.104).
Commissioner Vitt made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine
seconded. Discussion ensued regarding the overwhelming
Hearing with the concern for the future of the neighborhood.
response of opposition from the neighbors during the Public
Commission. made a motion to
The petitioners did not come forward to speak with the
seconded. Upon a roll call
vote, Resolution #P.C. 12-97 was Defeated unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 12-97 -- Approval of a Conditional Use
RESOLUTION #P.C. 13-97 -- Recommendation of Approval to
Rezone Forty (40) Acres in the SW and SE 1/4 of Section 32, Tax
Key No. 2287.999 from RS-2 Suburban Residential to RS-2/0IP
Suburban Residential with an Institutional and Public Service
Overlay for the Muskego-Norway Public Schools. Discussion
regarding this resolution was combined with Old Business:
approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Director Sadowski
Resolution #P.C. 209-96. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to
showed overheads of the placement of schools and the future
growth in the surrounding areas. Discussion ensued whether
this location is appropriate. Director Sadowski stated it was
difficult to give a recommendation either for or against this
petition citing lack of information from the petitioner.
Council, Plan Commission and School Board to discuss the five
Suggestions were made to conduct closed sessions with Common
would need to be obtained before this could be arranged. Dr.
sites considered by the District; advice from Legal Council
Richard Drury, Superintendent of Schools, advised Commission
that they were considering long range projections (40-50 years)
in establishing the location of the new school. Mr. Jeff
Olson, School Board President, commented that the Board's
growth is the highest. That they will be balancing the feelings were to build a school site where the population
districts out and this location met their criteria. At this
time Mr. Doug Goriesky, Jahnke E, Jahnke, along with Terry
Higgins, Architect for Bray & Associates, spoke to the
Commission. Mr. Goriesky stated that this is not an unusual
site and that the structural part of the building will remain
on solid ground. Mr. Goriesky stated that they have done
topography studies but not field delineation. Mr. Higgins
suggested moving the soccer field to a different location where
that portions of parking and play fields appear to be affecting
there would be no encroachment of any wetlands. He also noted
wetlands. Mayor De Angelis informed the Commission that Liesa
Nesta, DNR, requested that the City not approve the rezoning
members of the audience asked to be heard considering that this
until the wetlands have been delineated. At this time,
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is such an important issue to be voted on. Attorney George
Rice, opposed to the location, stated State Statues that
confirm his opposition; advised Commission that he has spoken
with Dave Abel, Army Corp of Eng, and Liesa Nesta, DNR, with
information that neither party has been contacted by the School
Board. Attorney Rice felt that the School Board needs to look
at other sites and complete research before proceeding. Mr.
Brian Kramer, Muskego Dam Drive, also stated his opposition to
this site. He stated his concern with the Sand Hill Cranes in
this area, and the impact to the wetlands. Mr. Greg Boehm
asked what happens if Norway is dropped from school district --
Czarapata asked that this item be deferred until issues are response was no separation is planned at this time. Ms. Betty
resolved regarding the cranes, and wetlands. At this time
citing lack of resolution to sanitary sewer availability, the
unknown factor of the wetlands effects on the extension of
North Shore Drive and placement of the school and related
Board wished to have a "yes" or "no" so they may plan
facilities, and the statement by Dr. Drury that the School
Commissioner Vitt objected. Upon a roll call vote the call for
appropriately, Alderman Salentine called for the question,
question was carried 5-1 with Commissioner Vitt voting no. Upon
a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 13-97 was Defeated
unanimously.
Submitted by Metropolitan Engineering for Wayne Salentine and
RESOLUTION #P.C. 14-97 -- Approval of Preliminary Plat
Reno Berg for Lands in Park Estates (Pasadena Drive Extension)
Being a part of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 of the
SE 1/4 of Section 18, in the City of Muskego, Waukesha County.
Commissioner Vitt made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine
seconded. Director Sadowski informed the Commission of
concerns of approval of preliminary plat before property is
rezoned. Additional concerns are soil boring tests; pedestrian
paths needs to be shown on preliminary plat; who will maintain
outlot 1; drainage easements need to be shown; 15 foot radius
on corner lots at Janesville intersection; as well as other
issues identified in engineer's comments and Commission
Supplement. Director Sadowski commented that the 30 foot
landscape buffer would not be included with square footage of
lots. At this time Mr. Wayne Salentine and Mr. Reno Berg
Agents for Park Estates addressed the Commission. Mr.
Salentine stated that both he and Mr. Berg met with Director
Sadowski and felt that the technical issues will be addressed.
Regarding the bike path which will be between lots 19 and 20
concern as to ownership was addressed. Consensus by the
Commission was that this would be a public bike path. Mr.
Salentine informed the Commission that regarding the easement
to Outlot 1 -- they have met with Mr. Krabbenhoft and this
issue has been resolved. Another concern by Mr. Salentine was
the landscape bendbuffer and asked for consideration of
including the berm with easement. Mayor De Angelis stated this
may be possible due to the OPD. Mr. Salentine expressed
proceeding with rezoning. Also requested that soil boring
interest to go to Common Council to receive approval before
tests be handled at final plat. At this time Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to defer until legal council can advise
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commission on proper handling of requests with respect to
~ zoninq and soil tests. Commissioner Smith seconded. UDon a 4 voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 14-97 was Deferred unanimokly. -
RESOLUTION #P.C. 15-97 -- Approval of Conceptual Review for
Warehouse Facilitv by Smith-ODA Architects Inc. for the
property located it Saturn, Mercury and Enterprise Drives of
the Muskego Industrial Park in the SW 1/4 of Section 16 (Tax
Key No. 2223.994.003). Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion
to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Director Sadowski
informed the Commission staff is awaiting Fire Department
review for building access. Parking seems to be adequate, the
landscaping is well within park recommendations. If petitioner
proceeds signage and lighting packages will need to be
submitted, along with grading and drainage elevations. Mr.
Commission that the owner wants to proceed with this project in
Steven Smith, architect for petitioner (Tom Marina) advised the
good faith and plans on cooperating with all requests.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 15-97 was Adopted
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Cell Tower Criteria -- a General Guidelines for PCS Siting
chart had been given to the Commission. Mayor De Angelis asked
the Commission to review and give their comments at next
meeting.
0 Commission to review the handout and notify the Planning
Business Park Zoning District -- Mayor De Angelis asked
Department of their input or bring their comments to the next
meeting.
Commission that all garages had been completed before he had an Muskego Regency - Garages -- Director Sadowski informed the
opportunity to relay the Commission's comments. After brief
discussion, the Commission remains with their original feelings
that the doors should be changed. The top panel should be
removed to show uniformity throughout the garages.
ADJOURNMENT :
Commissioner Vitt made a motion to adjourn at 10:45 P.M.
Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion
carried. With no further business to come before this
Commission, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra S. Asti
Recording Secretary