COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20121127
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Unapproved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 27, 2012
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Ald. Madden
Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Borgman, and Wolfe, Community Development Director
Muenkel, and Finance and Administration Director Mueller. Ms. Mueller stated that the
meeting was properly noticed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE
The City’s new website is tentatively scheduled to go live mid-December.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one registered to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Mueller stated the hearing was to consider the petition of Matthew Gus Amann to
rezone property located at S110 W20770 Denoon Road (Tax Key Number 2284.995)
from BL-1 – Lakeshore Business District to RS-2 – Suburban Residence District for the
purpose of converting the property to residential use.
Mr. Muenkel stated the subject parcel is located on the southwest side of Lake Denoon.
The property has been used for commercial purposes, which have been discontinued.
Mr. Amann is requesting to rezone the seven-acre parcel for residential use only. The
2020 Comprehensive Plan already identifies the area as Medium Density Residential.
Properties to the west of this parcel are zoned RS-2. Mr. Muenkel noted that Mr.
Amann has submitted a possible concept to develop the property in the future; the
concept depicts the development of four residential lots.
Mayor Chiaverotti read correspondence submitted by Michael Simic, S110 W20758
South Denoon Road. Mr. Simic could not be present and requested the letter be read.
He expressed concerns about the existing condition of the property and would like the
rezoning to allow only four single family residential lots.
The following individuals spoke:
Property owner Matthew Gus Amann was present. He stated that he has addressed
most of Mr. Simic’s concerns as well as the City’s. He is not sure if he will raze the
tavern structure. He will attempt to market the property as one parcel. If he cannot sell
the entire parcel, he will sell the four lots individually. Mr. Amann thanked the adjacent
neighbors. He believes removing the commercial use of the property will benefit them.
Dan Amann, S110 W20374 Denoon Road, stated he is the previous owner of the
property. He supports the four-lot maximum as long as there is no pier going down to
the lake.
Kathy Zimmerman stated she was representing her parents, Robert and Margaret
Jankowski, who live east of the Amann property. She also supports a maximum of four
single family lots. However, she is concerned about potential future land divisions,
which she would oppose. She also expressed concern about lake access and
drainage.
Ald. Borgman asked the maximum number of lots that would be allowed. Mr. Muenkel
stated that both zoning districts would technically allow the same number of parcels. It
would not be determined until a land division proposal was submitted. The rezoning
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eliminates the commercial use. Mr. Muenkel stated that the Plan Commission would
recommend the density that best suits the parcel, not just what is allowed. The future
land division would have to be approved by the Common Council. The City’s Municipal
Code would address the issue of lake access, which is not acquired by virtue of a land
division.
Mr. Muenkel did confirm that many of the issues raised by Mr. Simic have been
addressed. The tavern structure does contain a residential unit and probably the
reason Mr. Amann is not sure if it will be razed or not.
No one else requested to be heard and Mayor Chiaverotti declared the hearing closed.
NEW BUSINESS
Reso. #111-2012 – A Resolution Amending, Describing and Making Certain Findings for
Approving a Project Plan Amendment and Amended Boundaries for Tax Incremental
District No. 8, City of Muskego, Wisconsin. Ald. Borgman moved for adoption. Ald.
Wolfe seconded. Mr. Muenkel stated that the Community Development Authority
(CDA) held a public hearing regarding the amendment and recommended approval.
The amended boundaries would allow additional properties to be included in the district.
The Joint Review Board requested that the City add a maximum amount of money that
may be used as part of the TIF amendment, which will be $600,000. The next step
would be approval by the Joint Review Board. Motion carried 5 in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the items under the Consent Agenda. Ald.
Schaumberg seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
The following items were approved:
Operators’ Licenses for Shari Nuzzo, Zachary Runge, Sierra Sheehan and Tina
Verhalen
Approval of Common Council Minutes – October 23, 2012
Reso. #112-2012 – Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Development of
Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Application – A.D.A. Fishing Pier
Reso. #113-2012 – Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Development of
Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Application – Boxhorn Launch Improvements
Reso. #114-2012 – Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Urban Wildlife Damage
Abatement and Control (UWDAC) Grant Application
Reso. #115-2012 – Approval of the General Facility Agreement between the City of
Muskego and Muskego-Norway School District.
Reso. #116-2012 – Approval of Davis Developer’s Agreement
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following minutes were reviewed: October 15, 2012 Public Works Committee,
October 8, 2012 Parks & Recreation Board and October 16, 2012 Community
Development Authority.
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Ord. #1365 – An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Muskego (Amann –
BL-1 to RS-2). First Reading
LICENSE APPROVAL
Ald. Soltysiak moved to approve Richard Seri as the new agent for the “Class A”
License held by Ultra Mart Foods, LLC d/b/a Pick ‘n Save. Ald. Wolfe seconded.
Motion carried 5 in favor.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Borgman moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$14,629.52. Ald. Wolfe seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
Ald. Borgman moved for approval of payment of General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $1,080,696.96. Ald. Wolfe seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
Ald. Borgman moved for approval of payment of Wire Transfers for Debt Service
in the amount of $665,581.25. Ald. Wolfe seconded. Motion carried 5 in favor.
Ald. Borgman moved for approval of payment of Wire Transfers for Payroll
Transmittals in the amount of $427,891.42. Ald. Wolfe seconded. Motion carried
5 in favor.
CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS
The December calendar was reviewed. Ald. Soltysiak congratulated the Citizens’
Academy graduates.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Wolfe moved to adjourn at 7:28 p.m. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion
carried.
Minutes transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk