Plan Commission Minutes 09-16MIN
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Minutes of the Plan Commission held on September 16, 1997 in the Muskego Room,
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioner’s Hulbert, Schaumberg, Vitt,
Smith, Gummer and Director Sadowski.
Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve the minutes of the September
02, 1997 meeting. Commissioner Vitt 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. Attorney Ann
Chandler responded to City Attorney Molter’s comments, stating that she felt a
substantial change to the PUD has taken place as a result of the approved MSI
General site plan for the Muskego Centre. Both Attorney Chandler and Mr. Bob Patch
stated that Lake Forest had not been notified nor was there a public hearing held
regarding this change. Mr. Patch stated that since the easement agreements were
between private parties, the City is not party to it and thus should enforce the approved
OPD concept. Mr. Patch has met with Mr. Berg who is not interested in having an
access road. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer allowing Staff to review
petitioner’s comments with City Attorney. Attorney Chandler stated a written response
outlining their position will be provided for City review. Commissioner Gummer
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 83-97 was Deferred unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 163-97 -- Approval of an Amended Building, Site and
Operation Plan for Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church at the property located at S77
W18426 Janesville. This resolution was brought back to the floor. Petitioner has
submitted two plans showing double and single fixtures for exterior lights in the parking
area. Revised plans show zero degree tilt along with pole placement. Commissioner
Vitt made a motion to amend resolution, in the third WHEREAS, The Plans submitted
on September 11, 1997 include the addition of four (4), fifteen (15) foot pole
fixtures with a cut-off floodlight consisting of a high-pressure sodium fixture on a
zero degree angle spaced along the front parking lot. Commissioner Hulbert
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 163-97 was Amended unanimously.
Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 163-97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 175-97 --Approval of an Amended Building, Site and
Operation Plan for Forest Home Enterprise at the property located at S63 W13187
Janesville Road. This resolution was brought back to the floor. Director Sadowski
stated that nothing has been submitted to review. Alderman Salentine made a motion
to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 175-
97 was Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 176-97 -- Approval for a 22 x 26 foot Accessory Structure
for the Wehr property located at W147 S7250 Durham Drive. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 176-97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 177-97 -- Approval of a Hobby Kennel at the Wamser
property located at S75 W20755 Field Drive. This resolution was read by title only.
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded.
Director Sadowski reported that the petitioner has submitted deed restriction combining
two tax key numbers. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 177-97 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 178-97 -- Approval for a 30 x 40 foot Accessory Structure
for the Pizur property located at W147 S7272 Durham Drive. This resolution was read
by title only. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine
seconded. Discussion ensued wherein per Zoning Code, petitioner is allowed a total of
1,520 square feet of total outbuildings. Mr. Pizur has an existing 1,080 square foot
pole building leaving 440 square feet for remaining outbuildings. Petitioner is
requesting a 1200 square foot size building due to the acreage of his property and the
need to house horses, feed, and horse buggy. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
178-97 was Adopted unanimously at a size no larger than 440 square feet. Petitioner
requested consideration for a larger building than approved by the resolution as it
stands. (H would like to build up to 600 square feet of pole building) due to time
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element in trying to build pole barn before the winter. Commissioner Vitt made a
motion to bring Resolution #P.C. 178-97 back to the floor for reconsideration.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 178-97
was brought back to the floor for reconsideration. Discussion ensued considering a
larger size outbuilding. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to amend resolution in the
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of a 440
square foot structure but finds appropriate the petitioner’s request for up to 600
square feet subject to approval by the Board of Appeals for Mike Pizur at the
property..... Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 178-
97 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 178-
97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 179-97 -- Approval of a Fence within ultimate Right-of-Way
for the Webb property located at S70 W17575 Muskego Drive. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 179-97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 180-97 --Approval of an Amended Building, Site and
Operation Plan for Jeff Favre at the property located at S102 W19570 Kelsey Drive
(Broke Spoke). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith
seconded. Discussion ensued wherein the petitioner is proposing interior remodeling
along with addition of deck; paving and expanding parking area; dumpsters; fencing
and additional landscaping. Director Sadowski informed Commission of Staff’s
concerns with the exterior proposed improvements. Petitioner’s representative, Tim
Finke of T. L. Finke & Associates, advised Commission that the petitioner is willing to
work with Staff to bring the building into conformance. The parking issues seem to be
item most needed to be resolved. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend
resolution to read, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That leased parking area will be
chained unless a special event permit is given by the Finance Committee.
Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 180-97 was
Amended with a 6-1 vote. Commissioner Gummer voting no. At this time Sandra
Kogutkiewicz addressed the Commission on behalf of a number of residents in the
area. Mrs. Kogutkiewicz’s concerns are the noise and amount of people both inside
and outside of the building. Mrs. Lois Perelli stated that noise from the outside TVs
strangers standing near her property for extended periods of time have made it
extremely difficult for her to enjoy using her backyard. Mr. Stueber stated that the
residents have lost their rights to parking on the street due to the No Parking signs. Mr.
Stueber said that their quality of life has suffered from the noise from the motorcycles
along with the people inside and outside of the bar. Mr. David Westlund owns property
and his tenants were told this would be a low-key operation and to date this has not
been the case. Mr. Westlund is also concerned with the water drainage on his
property. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to twice amend the resolution to state,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the septic system be approved by Waukesha
County. That the paving of the parking lot must be completed by November 1,
1997 regardless of approval by Waukesha County. Dumpsters need to be
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relocated per Staff’s suggestions and comply with zoning standards. On-site
parking can be no closer than ten (10) feet to the south and east lot line. Trees
must remain on Kelsey Drive. Perimeter landscaping and lighting plans must be
submitted to Plan Commission. No occupancy permits for any additional inside
work or deck until requirements are met and plans submitted for approval.
Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 180-97 was Twice
Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Twice Amended Resolution #P.C. 180-97
was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 181-97 -- Approval of a Conceptual Review of a Building,
Site and Operation Plan for Muskego Moose Lodge at the property located at S86
W21695 Janesville Road. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve.
Alderman Salentine seconded. Discussion ensued wherein petitioners are proposing
to construct new building and upon completion will remove old building. The building
will need to be positioned to accommodate future right-of-way of Janesville Road. After
reviewing color rendering, Commission expressed approval of shingles and masonry on
building with possible cedar siding on east and south sides rather than steel. Upon a
roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 181-97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 182-97 – Recommendation of Approval of a Certified
Survey Map creating a five (5) lot land division for Boehm Construction at the property
located in the SE 1/4 of Section 16. This resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner Vitt made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded.
Petitioner did not get the certified survey recorded within the allotted thirty (30) days.
No changes have been made. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 182-97 was
Adopted unanimously. After discussion of Resolution #P.C. 183-97, Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to bring Resolution #P.C. 182-97 back to the floor for
reconsideration. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
182-97 was brought back to the floor for reconsideration. Discussion ensued wherein a
note regarding the road to the hatchery should be placed on the certified survey map.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend the resolution to state, BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon selling parcel 1, or parcels 2, 3 and 4, no
Building Permits will be issued until the fish pond access road has been moved.
Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 182-97 was
Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 182-97 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 183-97 -- Approval of an Amended Building, Site and
Operation Plan for Greg Boehm at the property located at S84 W17488 Woods Road.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded.
Director Sadowski described the petitioner’s request for new building. Discussion
ensued wherein Mr. Greg Boehm and his daughter, Pam, felt that they should not have
appeared before the Plan Commission. Director Sadowski cited Section 6.11(1) of
Chapter 17 and Resolution #P.C. 36-96 which clearly give the Commission the
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authority to review this item. Due to concerns on this site in the past, the Commission
wanted to know how this building will be utilized and that the equipment stored onsite
will be used for the hatchery business not petitioner’s construction business. Mr.
Boehm stated that equipment is used for the hatchery. Mr. Boehm also stated that he
sells in excess of 10,000 pounds of fish annually. Alderman Salentine made a motion
to amend the resolution to remove the third, fourth, and fifth WHEREAS
paragraphs. In the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, remove and/or rezoning. Add
to resolution, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That building will not be used for
commercial purposes, and construction equipment stored on site is used for
agricultural purposes 90% of the time. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Commissioner Vitt abstained from voting on this resolution. Upon a voice vote
Resolution #P.C. 183-97 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended
Resolution #P.C. 183-97 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 184-97 -- Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan
for Wiza Investments at the property located in the SE corner of Apollo and Mercury
Drive. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith
seconded. Discussion ensued wherein petitioner will need cross access agreement
along with drainage easement along Mercury Drive. Dumpster location not addressed
on site plan. Signage will need to be submitted. Alderman Salentine made a motion to
amend resolution to state, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That dumpster located on
the eastern edge of property. Additional landscaping to east property line
approval by Staff. Lighting in rear of buildings need to be shielded. Future
signage plans to be submitted to Plan Commission for approval. Commissioner
Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 184-97 was Amended
unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 184-97 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 185-97 – Recommendation of Approval of a Certified
Survey Map creating a two (2) lot land division for the Thomas property located in the
SE 1/4 of Section 5. (Southeast corner of Racine Avenue and Tans Drive). Alderman
Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded. Director
Sadowski stated that the Certified Survey Map meets all zoning regulations but needs
to have items added: drainage and utility easements; location of test wells; limits of
landfill; cross access easements; access restrictions need to be shown on Tans Drive;
and no access to Hillendale permitted. Parcel 2 needs landscaping buffer along
Hillendale. Petitioner’s representative, Mr. Wayne Salentine, stated that there will be
no problem in getting items placed on the Certified Survey Map, after appearing at the
Public Works Meeting on September 22, 1997. Alderman Salentine made a motion to
amend resolution to state, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Certified Survey
Map will not go to Common Council until all changes have been made.
Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 185-97 was
Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 185-97 was
Adopted unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Director Sadowski requested that the issue of caretakers residents/residential units as
applied to an RS-2/OHS zoning district be brought to the floor for discussion;
specifically Tootmeisters at W191 S6409 Hillendale. This property has had a
residence on site in the past but has not received a conditional use. Staff looking for
direction as ordinance seemed to offer opposing direction. Plan Commission was in
agreement that property would not need conditional use to resume residential use.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. Alderman Salentine
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