Plan Commission Minutes 11-04MIN
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 4, 1997
Minutes of the Plan Commission held on November 4, 1997, in the Muskego Room,
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue:
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioner’s Schaumberg, Vitt, Smith,
Gummer and Director Sadowski.
ABSENT:
Commissioner Hulbert
Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
MINUTES:
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 21, 1997
meeting. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the
minutes was passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 83-97 -- Recommendation of Approval by the Plan
Commission to the Common Council for the conceptual amendment of the Master
Development Plan for Phase II of the Overlook Bay Multi-Family Portion of the Lake
Forest Planned Development in the SE 1/4 of Section 8 and the NE 1/4 of Section 17
(Ann K. Chandler). This resolution was brought back to the floor. Petitioner has
requested this item be deferred. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 83-97 was Deferred
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 191-97 – Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan
for Del Sievert Trucking, Inc. at the property located west of the intersections of
Crowbar and Janesville Roads. This resolution was brought back to the floor.
Petitioner has requested this item be withdrawn. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to
table this resolution. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 191-97 was Tabled unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 192-97 – Approval to amend a Building, Site and
Operation Plan for Nextel Communications at the property located at W188 S8273
Mercury Drive. This resolution was brought back to the floor. Director Sadowski stated
that to date Staff has not received revised site plans. Alderman Salentine made a
motion to defer. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
192-97 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 198-97 -- Recommendation of approval of a four (4) lot
Certified Survey Map for the Markgraf Property located in the SE ¼ of Section 34. This
resolution was brought back to the floor. Petitioner’s representative, Pete Bailey from
American Surveying, addressed the Commission. Mr. Bailey submitted revised plans
eliminating one parcel creating a three lot land division. Commissioner Vitt made a
motion to amend the resolution to change the wording in the TITLE; the first
WHEREAS, and the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, from four (4) to three (3) lot
land division. To change number of acres in the third WHEREAS, from 4.0 acres
to 3.01 acres. Change the wording in the fifth WHEREAS, Parcels #1 and #2
contain a minimum of 321 feet along Union Church Road and Parcel #3 contains
415 feet of frontage off of Union Church Road. The seventh WHEREAS will be
eliminated from resolution. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 198-97 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution
#P.C. 198-97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 201-97 -- Approval of Mother-In-Law/Family Unit for the
Slamann property located at W200 S10771 East Lake Shore Drive.
RECONSIDERATION. Alderman Salentine made a motion to reconsider Resolution
#P.C. 201-97. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
201-97 was brought back to the floor for reconsideration. The Commission received a
letter from one of the joint owners of the property who are opposing the submittal of a
Mother-In-Law/Family Unit. Mr. Eugene Hitz, 50% owner of this property, stated that
this house is being used as a weekend cottage. Mr. Hitz would like to propose making
this a duplex property to accommodate the ownership of both families involved.
Discussion followed wherein the Commission would need more information along with a
conceptual proposal in order to make a recommendation. However, preliminary
indications are that the Plan Commission would not view the request favorable for the
reason of spot zoning. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 201-97 was Defeated
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 203-97 – Approval of a five (5) lot sketch land division for
the Wiza Property located in the SW 1/4 of Section 8 (Tax Key No. 2190.994.003,
W197 S7325 Hillendale). This resolution was brought back to the floor. Staff has
concerns with the additional access points onto Hillendale. Petitioner’s representative,
Mr. Stan Potrykus from Metropolitan Engineering handed out requested conceptual
development for the remainder of the property along with a profile of the grading if the
road is to be extended. After discussion of new handouts, Commission voted based
upon the additional information submitted at this meeting. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 203-97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 204-97 – Approval of a proposed shared driveway
easement at the properties located in the NE 1/4 Section 18. RECONSIDERATION. .
Alderman Salentine made a motion to reconsider Resolution #P.C. 204-97.
Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 204-97 was
brought back to the floor for reconsideration. Director Sadowski described the
petitioner’s request to relocate common drive to south of property. The same number of
driveways are proposed from the approval of the October 21 meeting. Petitioner’s
representative, Wayne Salentine, stated from a safety aspect of the two houses
petitioner has requested this change. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to amend the
Resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT common drive for the
three rear lots will be located on the south flag lot. Alderman Salentine seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 204-97 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote,
Amended Resolution #P.C. 204-97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 206-97 – Approval of a two (2) lot sketch land division for
the Thomas Property located in the SW ¼ of Section 5. This resolution was brought
back to the floor. Director Sadowski reported that petitioner has requested this item be
deferred until the next Plan Commission meeting. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to
defer. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 206-97
was Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 211-97 – Recommendation of approval of an
Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map creating a one (1) lot land division for the Norway
Business Park, LLC property located in the SE 1/4 of Section 12, Town of Norway. This
resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 211-
97 was Adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 212-97 -- Approval for a 24 x 24 foot Accessory Structure
for the Klinger property located at W173 S7198 Grove Street. This resolution was read
by title only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to have this resolution brought to the
floor for individual consideration. Commission Vitt seconded. Mr. Richard Tritz,
neighbor to the north of Mr. Klinger, approached Commission asking for alternative
locations of the proposed placement of garage. Mr. Tritz stated that his living quarters
would be obstructed with this proposed location. It was noted that petitioner has met all
zoning district requirements. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 212-97 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 213-97 -- Approval for an 840 square foot Accessory
Structure for the Baseler property located at S74 W17398 Lake Drive. This resolution
was read by title only. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to have this resolution
brought to the floor for individual consideration. Alderman Salentine seconded.
Discussion ensued wherein petitioner has razed primary structure leaving a legal non-
conforming accessory structure on a vacant parcel. Concerns of time limit for the
building of new residence was discussed. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to amend
resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That primary structure be built
within a twelve (12) month period of time or garage shall be removed from the
property. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 213-
97 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 213-97 was
Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 214-97 – Recommendation of approval to vacate the
eastern most Right-of-Way on Larkspur Road petitioned by Dave Schumacher.
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded.
Director Sadowski stated concerns of maintenance of pavement; barricades to be
moved; and sewer easement needed for sewer in the right-of-way to be vacated.
Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to read, BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That the road vacation would go to the property to the north with
remainder to the property owner to the south. Barricades will be moved to new
end of Larkspur. The City of Muskego will not maintain pavement. The twenty
foot sanitary sewer will be included. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice
vote, Resolution #P.C. 214-97 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended
Resolution #P.C. 214-97 was Adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 215-97 – Approval to amend a Building, Site and
Operation Plan for A.G. Industries, Inc., at the property located at S84 W18887
Enterprise Drive. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner, Dave Mick, handed out photos and color
rendering of signage at this meeting. Discussion ensued wherein sign landscaping
plan needs to be submitted. It was noted that the required existing trees do not meet
City minimum standards. Petitioner’s representative, Tim Nelson of Schmelings
Nursery, stated that it would be difficult to move the trees this time of year. Mr. Nelson
suggested leaving the existing trees and perhaps planting additional trees that meet
City standards. Commissioner Smith made a motion to amend resolution to read, BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Staff will review and approve sign landscaping
plan. Additional landscaping will be placed along front of the building with
existing Crimson King trees following staff approval or existing Crimson King
trees will be replaced in the Spring of 1998 with three (3) inch diameter trees. In
the first WHEREAS, change the square footage to 40. Commissioner Vitt
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 215-97 was Amended with a 5-1 vote.
Commissioner Gummer voting No. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C.
215-97 was Adopted with a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Gummer voting No.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 216-97 – Recommendation of approval of a Certified
Survey Map creating a two (2) lot land division for the Baranowski property located in
the SE 1/4 of Section 23. (Tax Key No. 2252.933). This resolution was read by title
only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Vitt
seconded. Time lapsed for recording this document, requiring reapproval. As was
noted in the original approval, the western lot square footage is below the required
20,000 square feet. (Staff note: lot is within 10% of requirements). Upon a roll call
vote, Resolution #P.C. 216-97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 217-97 – Recommendation of approval of a Certified
Survey Map creating a two (2) lot land division for the Pellmann property located in the
SE ¼ of Section 26. (Tax Key No. 2264.998). Commissioner Vitt made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Smith seconded. Petitioner’s representative, Linda Heinrich,
addressed the Commission requesting information on what items had to be put on the
Certified Survey Map before approval is granted. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to
amend resolution to read, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That along with addressing
the Engineer’s comments, the following information be placed on the front of the
Certified Survey Map before recording: Grading and drainage plans are required
prior to issuance of building permits. Remnant parcels to the west and south
must be shown and labeled. Expansion of access easement to 30 feet in width.
Ten (10) foot setback from the wetlands. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 217-97 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote,
Amended Resolution #P.C. 217-97 was Adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 218-97 – Approval to amend a Building, Site and
Operation Plan for the Le Sage property (Open Pantry) located at S66 W14501
Janesville Road. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman
Salentine seconded. Discussion ensued wherein more information needs to be
submitted such as color renderings and scaled dimensions of site proposed signage,
canopy sizes, survey indicating the location of existing and future right-of-way at
Janesville Road. Site plan indicating existing and proposed site conditions. Detail of
canopy lighting fixtures. Petitioner, John Winters of Open Pantry and petitioner’s
representative, Dennis Tetzlaff, Northern Petro Services agreed to contact Staff for
listing of materials necessary for submittal. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to
defer. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 218-97
was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 219-97 – Recommendation of approval to amend the
Muskego Sanitary Sewer Service Area. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Gummer seconded. Director Sadowski and Mayor De Angelis explained
that the areas to be added are as indicated on the map and a public hearing will be
held on Tuesday, November 11, 1997. Discussion followed wherein the map that was
published was not the area that the Public Utilities Committee approved in reference to
the inclusion of lands south and east of the high school. Commissioner Smith made a
motion to amend resolution to read, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That only
the area that school district owns, adjacent to the high school, should be
included in the sewer district. All other areas south of Woods Road should be
deleted from map. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 219-97 was Amended with a 4-2 vote. Alderman Salentine and
Commissioner Schaumberg voting No. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution
#P.C. 219-97 was Adopted with a 4-2 vote. Alderman Salentine and Commissioner
Schaumberg voting No.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Review of Revised Building Elevation for Muskego Theater. Petitioner’s
representative, Frank Richardson, presented to the Commission a change to the west
elevation of the building as well as a change in landscaping in this area. After lengthy
discussion, it was determined that this is a substantial change to the Building, Site and
Operation Plan and will need to come to Plan Commission as a resolution.
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Plan Commission meetings for November and December will be held as normal
(first and third Tuesdays).
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Smith made a motion to adjourn at 10:21 P.M. Commissioner Gummer
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