COMMON COUNCIL Minutes - 12/10/2019
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES
December 10, 2019
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine
Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, and Kubacki. Also
present: Planner Trzebiatowski and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Absent: Alderpersons
Hammel and Madden.
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
Mayor Chiaverotti wished everyone Happy Holidays!
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following spoke regarding the Home Path Financial development:
Debra Bolton, W186 S7543 Kingston Drive
Robert Bliese, S77 W17458 St. Leonards Drive
Darlene Bliese, S77 W17458 St. Leonards Drive
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance #1440 – An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map and 2020 Comprehensive
Plan of the City of Muskego (Home Path Financial LP – B-3 and RS-3 to PD). Second
Reading. Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson Kapusta
seconded.
Planner Trzebiatowski gave the following update on the proposed development known
as Cobblestone Meadows:
Open space requirement is met.
The developers that proposed the previous project on the site could not proceed
because the Ingold family wanted to reside in their home on the property. The
house has since been removed.
No traffic or driveways will be on Westwood Drive.
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The City has confirmation that no wetlands were found on the site. There is no
evidence that there has ever been any type of FEMA mapped floodplain on this
property or in the general area.
Condominium units can’t be built fast enough.
The developed condominium buildings could actually increase assessed property
values in the area.
Drainage concerns – Upon initial review by the Engineering Department, the
stormwater flows leaving the site will be significantly reduced with the stormwater
management features proposed by the developer.
The developer requested a total of 18 units. The Plan Commission’s
recommendation to the Common Council was for a total of 16 units.
The developer has provided an increased level of detail, which is not part of a
typical rezoning request.
Ed Woodland, representative for Home Path Financial LP Team, was present. He
made the following comments:
The buildings will look like single-family homes.
Adjacent property drainage issues will be addressed.
Neighborhood values will be enhanced.
No traffic light on Janesville Road will be required.
The 2015 proposal was for 16 new units. The Ingold residence and an
outbuilding were to remain on the site. The total number of units was 18. This is
the number of units being requested by Home Path Financial.
A meeting with the adjacent property owners was held this summer.
Craig Donze is the engineer retained by Home Path Financial LP. He made the
following comments:
A public road is proposed, which is a benefit to the community.
The ponds will be intentionally larger to accommodate the amount of water that
flows through the site.
Ald. Borgman:
The area is totally surrounded by commercial uses.
He is disappointed that the proposal is for a residential development; it doesn’t
seem to fit
He cannot support 18 units.
Ald. Kubacki:
Supports the proposed development. The developers have shown a significant
amount of detail regarding the project.
He does not believe the adjacent residents would prefer the site to be
commercial.
A conditional approval was previously granted in 2015 to rezone the property and
allow 16 residential units.
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Ald. Engelhardt:
Prefers reducing the number of units to 16.
Ald. Wolfe:
Prefers that the road be private, not public.
Alderperson Wolfe moved to defer to the next meeting because two Council
members are absent. Alderperson Kapusta seconded. Motion carried with
Alderpersons Wolfe, Borgman and Kapusta voting yes and Alderpersons
Engelhardt and Kubacki voting no.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #101-2019 – Approval of a Certified Survey Map and Condominium Plat for
Home Path Financial. Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson
Engelhardt seconded. Alderperson Wolfe moved to defer. Alderperson Kapusta
seconded; motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution #099-2019 was removed from Consent. Alderperson Borgman moved to
approve the remaining items. Alderperson Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
The following items were approved:
An Operator License for Sarah Antisdel and Katie Juzenas
Resolution #097-2019 - Approval to Terminate the Intergovernmental Cooperative
Agreement Recycling Program Consolidation with Waukesha County and Allow for the
City to Serve as an Independent Responsible Unit Recycling Program
Resolution #098-2019 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - John Jewell
Resolution #100-2019 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Home Path Financial
Resolution #102-2019 - Appointment of Election Officials by the Mayor of the City of
Muskego
Resolution #103-2019 - Approval of Reduction of Cash Deposit for Machi Properties BV
LLC (Harvest Court)
Resolution #104-2019 - Approval of Amendment to the Intermunicipal Agreement
between the Town of Norway Sanitary District No. 1 and the City of Muskego
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
Resolution #099-2019 - Approval of Certified Survey Map - Howard Schneider and
Adam Kapusta. Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson Borgman
seconded. Motion carried 4 in favor and Alderperson Kapusta abstaining.
REVIEW OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Finance Committee – November 12, 2019
Plan Commission – November 5, 2019
Parks and Conservation Committee – November 5, 2019
LICENSE APPROVAL
Approval of New Agent, Amber Zubricky, for “Class A” License held by GPM Southeast,
LLC d/b/a Jetz #4527
Alderperson Wolfe moved to approve. Alderperson Kapusta seconded; motion
carried.
Approval of "Class B" License to Sell Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor
and Class "A" Dance Hall License for Parkland Lodge LLC d/b/a Lucky's at the Lodge,
S74 W17096 Janesville Road, Agent: Andrew Jacobsen
Alderperson Kapusta moved to approve. Alderperson Engelhardt seconded;
motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Utility Vouchers
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve Utility Vouchers in the amount of
$30,491.49. Alderperson Engelhardt seconded; motion carried.
Tax Vouchers
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve Tax Vouchers in the amount of
$1,530.00. Alderperson Kapusta seconded; motion carried.
General Fund Vouchers
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve General Fund Vouchers in the
amount of $1,449,725.49. Alderperson Kapusta seconded; motion carried.
Wire Transfers for Payroll/Invoice Transmittals
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to approve Wire Transfers for
Payroll/Invoice Transmittals in the amount of $349,557.77. Alderperson Wolfe
seconded; motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
There were no updates from the Aldermanic Liaisons.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Kubacki made a motion to adjourn at 6:57 p.m. Alderperson
Kapusta seconded; motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.