COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 11/27/2018
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
November 27, 2018
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden.
Also present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger,
Planning Manager Trzebiatowski, Recreation Manager Dunn and Deputy Clerk Blenski.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE – None
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one registered to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Deputy Clerk read the public hearing notice to consider the petition of The Commonwealth
Companies to rezone property known as Tax Key No. 2193.104 located at S75 W17476
Janesville Road from I-1 - Government, Institutional & Public Service District to a PD - Planned
Development District to allow 22 senior housing units and 18 townhouse style units. The 2020
Comprehensive Plan also needs to be amended from Government, Institutional, Transportation
& Utility use to High Density Residential use.
Mr. Trzebiatowski stated the petition is to rezone the existing Muskego Elementary School
property into 22 senior housing units and 18 townhouse style units. The petition is to rezone the
property from I-1 to a Planned Development District based on the RM-1 – Multiple Family
Residence District. It is the intent of the developer to preserve the existing school and its
character. The reason for the PD zoning request is that the petitioner proposes 22 units in one
building. The RM-1 zoning only allows up to 16 units in one building. Otherwise, the developer
is meeting all of the RM-1 requirements as far as density. So a total of 40 units are proposed to
be contained in three buildings. A total of 48 units could actually be allowed on the site. The
rezoning would be subject to approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan.
The following individuals spoke:
Elayne Maas, W175 S7486 Park Drive
Dennis Kaminski, W175 S7510 Park Drive
Mike Bartholomew, S74 W17381 Richard Lane
Joan Kaminski, W175 S7526 Park Drive
Adam Scheuerman, W175 S7479 Park Drive
Jerry Coubal, S74 W17407 Richard Lane
Charlotte Coubal, S74 W17407 Richard Lane
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The following comments were made:
Buildings are too large in size for the single-family neighborhood.
Prefer the property have a park and/or playground.
Run-off from the school is an issue.
What is the tax impact?
No additional senior facilities are needed.
Traffic concerns.
Height of the buildings.
Opposes Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Lake rights have been taken away.
Mr. Kevin McDonell spoke on behalf of The Commonwealth Companies. He noted the
following:
The company is excited about the proposed project to reuse the school.
The property will go back to the tax base.
They will work close with City staff to ensure that the development fits with the
surrounding area.
The demand for senior housing is strong.
The Mayor declared the hearing closed at 6:23 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried.
The following were approved:
Common Council Minutes – October 23, 2018 and November 13, 2018
Operator Licenses for Amanda Joski and Ryan Kaufman
Resolution #098-2018 – Approval of Lease Agreement between the City of Muskego
and Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department
Resolution #099-2018 – Close the Dark Store Loopholes, Stop the Shift
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance #1423 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 263-22 of the City of Muskego Municipal
Code (Disposal of Abandoned or Unclaimed Personal Property). Second Reading.
Alderperson Madden moved to approve. Alderperson Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
Ordinance #1424 - An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 263-23 of the City of Muskego Municipal
Code (Use of Cigarettes, Nicotine, Tobacco and Vapor Products Restricted). Second Reading.
Alderperson Borgman moved to approve. Alderperson Engelhardt seconded; motion
carried.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee – October 23, 2018
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Ordinance #1425 - An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map/Code and 2020 Comprehensive
Plan of the City of Muskego (I-1 to PD - Former Muskego Elementary School.
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LICENSE APPROVAL
Approval of "Class B" Retailer's License for the Sale of Fermented Malt Beverages and
Intoxicating Liquor for Board Together LLC, W189 S7773 Racine Avenue. Alderperson Wolfe
moved to approve subject to subject to the City Attorney receiving confirmation that the
landlord approves that alcohol will be on the premises. Alderperson Madden seconded;
motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$26,092.62. Alderperson Kubacki seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the amount
of $166,989.14. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion carried 7 in favor.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice
Transmittals in the amount of $465,197.81. Alderperson Hammel seconded; motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
None
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Alderperson Hammel requested an update regarding the Parkland Towne Center.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Wolfe made a motion to adjourn at 6:27 p.m. Alderperson Engelhardt
seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.