PCM19970218CITY OF MUSKEGO
PIAN COMMISSION MINUTES
February 18, 1997
Minutes of the Plan Commission held on February 18, 1997 in the
Muskego Room, City Hall, W182 58200 Racine Avenue.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:OO P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioners' Hulbert,
Schaumberg, Vitt, Smith, Gummer, and Director Sadowski.
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
February 04, 1997. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a
voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was passed
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 192-96 -- Approval of Reapplication of
Final Plat of Lakewood Meadows Addition No. 2 Subdivision
located in the SE 1/4 of Section 5. This resolution was brought
back to the floor. Director Sadowski informed the Commission
that staff had not received an extension from the petitioner
and multiple items needed yet to be addressed. Upon a roll
call vote, Resolution #P.C. 192-96 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.
This resolution was brought back to the floor. Director
Sadowski reported staff has nothing new to report. Alderman
Salentine made a motion to defer. Commissioner Vitt
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 14-97 was
Deferred unanimously.
Grant for a Boat & Marine Related Sales bv Herbert D.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 20-97 -- Approval for a Conditional Use
Lederhause for Muskego Lakes Marine at S8i W19077 Apollo Drive
Vitt brought this resolution back to the floor for
(Tax Key No. 2225.999.003) --- RECONSIDERATION. Commissioner
reconsideration. Commissioner Vitt felt that due to the
absenteeism of several members at the previous meeting, this
item should be discussed when all members of the Plan
Commission are present. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to
reconsider this resolution. Commissioner Gummer seconded.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 20-97 was Defeated for
Reconsideration, 5-2. Commissioners' Gummer and Vitt voting
yes.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 22-97 -- Approval of a Conceptual Development Plan for seven (7) duDlex units and four. eiaht a multi-family unit buildings' for the Overlook Bay Phase If.
This resolution was brought back to the floor. Director
Sadowski informed the Commission nothing new has been submitted
at this time. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 22-97 was Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 25-97 -- Recommendation of the Plan
Commission to Rezone a portion of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of
Section 36 from 1-2, General Industrial to 1-2/OIP General
Industrial with an Institutional Public Service Overlay for a
Fire Arms Training Range (W124 510629 USH "45"). Commissioner
Vitt made a motion to approve, Alderman Salentine seconded.
Chief Johnson gave a presentation for the need of a new
facility to train the officers. Chief Johnson stated that he
felt Waste Management would not want to renew the present
The Chief announced that both the Siting and Standing
contract and that is one of the major issues for relocating.
Committees have agreed upon this conceptual site. This site is
the most suitable because it provides long term land use;
offers safe environment with noise suppression: residents are
one (1) mile from site; has access to major road and
utilities. The Chief also pointed out that the landfills limit
residential buildup which makes this an ideal location.
Concerns from the Plan Commission were hours of operation;
having qualified instructors on premises at all times: noise
deflection and safety for stray bullets. At this time, several
members from the audience were allowed to give their comments
and concerns. Alderman D'Acquisto addressed the Commission
that he lives in the area near the present site and has asked
comments from neighbors in the area. Most residents feel that
there are no problems living near the training range. Alderman
D'Acquisto also felt that expansion of current site does not
seem feasible. Mrs. Margaret White addressed Commission
stating her opposition to the proposed site. She felt that
noise and safety were the major issues. Living near the
landfill is difficult and having this training range would add
to already burdensome situation. Mrs. Janet Boehm expressed
her opposition to the site due to noise levels. Mrs. Marion
Schweitzer stated that she lives on Durham Drive and does not
have a problem with noise. She stated that the presentation
well done and does not foresee problems with this potential
given by Chief Johnson showing the layout for this range was
site. Mr. Dennis Fosmore told the Commission that he moved to
Muskego (near present site) two years ago and was not aware
that the gun range was so close to his home. Upon a roll call
vote, Resolution #P.C. 25-97 was Adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 26-97 -- Recommendation of the Plan
Commission to amend Section 8.01 (7) B, RCE Residential Country
Municipal Code (Farm Produce Sales). Commissioner Gummer made
Estate District, Permitted Accessory Uses of Chapter 17 of the
a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded. Director
Sadowski asked Commission to refer to packets for listing of
exemptions and read excerpts from packets for clarification.
Mayor De Angelis referred to a piece of correspondence sent to
the City from a retail sales operation being opposed to any
amendment of the ordinance. After brief discussion Alderman
Salentine made a motion to table this resolution. Commissioner
Schaumberg seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
Commissioners Gummer and Vitt voting no.
26-97 was Tabled, with a 4-3 vote. Mayor De Angelis,
RESOLUTION #P.C. 27-97 -- Approval of a three (3) lot land
division sketch for Paul Benke at the property located in the
SW 1/4 of Section 13. (Tax Key No. 2211.999). Alderman
Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer
seconded. Director Sadowski explained that this is a
conceptual review, and the lots meet minimum requirements for
RSE District. Wetlands and flood plain delineation would be
needed before approval is given. Mr. Benke approached the
Commission and expressed that at this time, he has no intention
for further division of property beyond what is proposed. Upon
a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 27-97 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 28-97 -- Approval of a two (2) lot land
division sketch for Dennis and Janet Fosmore for the property
Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine
located at S75 W20300 Hillendale Drive. Commissioner
by Public Utilities Committee be granted prior to CSM
seconded. Discussion ensued wherein approval of sewer service
to RS-1. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 28-97 was
submittal. The petitioner would have to petition for rezoning
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 29-97 -- Approval of a three (3) lot land
division sketch for Bernard and Teri Evans for the property
located at 569 W13830 Tess Corners Drive. Commissioner Gummer
made a motion to approve, Commissioner Smith seconded.
Discussion ensued that in 1995 the petitioner was approved a
three lot land division subject to Parcel 1 not being further
subdivided. The petitioner now proposes to subdivide Parcel 1
into three lots. Commission felt that what has been determined
in the past should remain. Mr. Bernard Evans addressed the
Commission that he has been unable to sell the parcels as
currently divided and would need to obtain this three lot land
division for adequate resale. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 29-97 was Defeated 6-1 citing prior commitment
by petitioner not to further divide. Commissioner Gummer voting
yes.
0 RESOLUTION #P.C. 30-97 -- Approval to Amend a Building,
Site and Operation Plan for Muskeqo Reqency at the property
located at- northeast corner of Racine Avenie and Woods Road. "
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Commissioner Vitt made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Director Sadowski showed the Commission
drawings of what was originally approved. Mr. Wimmer addressed
the Commission expressing that there had been misunderstanding
of what had been approved and, after looking at the project in
the field, felt the new design was less monotonous and
articulation gave depth compared to original design.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend the Resolution to
read, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the referenced
middle plan would be adopted. All garage doors have arch
windows in top panel. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a roll
call vote, the amendment was passed 4-3, with Mayor De Angelis,
Alderman Salentine and Commissioner Schaumberg voting no. Upon
a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 29-97 was Adopted
unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
should be done as to possible site type separation standards.
Cell Tower Reviews-- discussion ensued wherein research
requesting to change the colors of the lettering on the front
Waukesha Medical Clinic Signage" the medical clinic is
of the building from maroon to white. Also proposing to raise
better visibility; Staff looking to approve modifications.
the new monument sign an additional three feet, allowing for
Commission agreed on both issues.
a Signage for S72 W16498 Janesville Road (Tri-Town Heating
and Air-conditioning Building)-- Staff identified site
attributes that vary from that which was approved by the Plan
Commission. Staff looking for direction in application
addressed the Committee that after reviewing the original
/interpretation of approved site plan. Mr. Robert Hoormann
design he felt that removing the design window and connecting
the individual signs (2' x 7') to one length (2' x 16') would
be esthetically pleasing to the building. Discussion ensued
wherein the Commission decided that the signs will be a single
panel 2' x 14'; 1/3 of the gable area would need to have a
red and blue with black as a detail and will allow one (1) logo
sunburst window or vent. Colors for signs shall be limited to
Commission's direction given to Staff.
for each tenant. Mr. Hoormann was agreeable to Plan
Signage for Balistreri Building (Old Sentry Site)--
Petitioner's representative Glen, from the sign company,
expressed that tenant has reduced the overall size of the sign
but will not compromise by placing it under the Blockbuster
sign. The Commission stands by Staff's decision wherein the
tenant signs will be placed under the Blockbuster Sign and the
wings on the frame will be removed.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to adjourn at 10:15 P.M.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion 0
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carried. With no further business to come before this
Commission, the meeting was adjourned.
0 Respectfully,
Sandra S. Asti
Recording Secretary