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Plan Commission Minutes PC-08-04 CITY OF MUSKEGO PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 04, 1998 Minutes of the Plan Commission held on August 04, 1998, in the Muskego Room, City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue. Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:06 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioner’s Gummer, Smith, Schaumberg, Hulbert and Planning and Zoning Assistant Trejo. Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open Meetings Law. MINUTES: Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 21,1998, meeting. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: RESOLUTION #P.C. 21-98 -- Approval of a sketch Preliminary Plat for a subdivision by Carity Land Corporation, located in the SE ¼ of Section 3 and the NE ¼ of Section 10. This resolution was brought back to the floor. No new submittals have been received. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to defer. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 21-98 was Deferred unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 128-98 -- Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan for an Industrial Warehouse for the Schopf property located at Enterprise Drive. This resolution was brought back to the floor. Petitioner submitted revised building and site plans. Changes have been made to address concerns (eight foot masonry band added to east and south elevations. Steel color band increased to eight feet on the west and north elevations. Asphalt roof. st Additional landscaping) expressed by Plan Commission at the July 21 meeting. Petitioner submitted a revised site plan prior to meeting. Discussion ensued wherein the cul-de-sac encroaches onto the ditch line and pavement. The location of the driveway will need to be moved. Mr. Brent Ryan, Morton Buildings, explained that there will be no sign on site at this time. Mr. Ryan also mentioned that evergreen shutters will be placed on windows, along with wall packs on the building. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That driveway be moved to the west; shutters added to all windows; add ventilator to the west elevation with Staff approval; building to be moved to be in compliance with wetlands. Commissioner Hulbert seconded Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 128-98 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 128-98 was Adopted with a 4-2 vote. Commissioner’s Gummer and Smith voting No. 08-04-98 PC Minutes Page 2 RESOLUTION #P.C. 129-98 -- Approval of amendment to a Building, Site and Operation Plan for the Ludwig property located at S106 W16440 Muskego Dam Road. (Ludwig’s Cabinet Shop). After additional research this property has a conditional use. Staff has recommended to petitioner to rezone the property from A/OHS to B-4/OHS subject to public hearing. Rezoning would allow the street, side and rear yard offsets to decrease. Although the zoning change would not bring the property into total compliance, the degree of non-conformity is decreased. A conditional use would still be required. Planning and Zoning Assistant Trejo asked for direction from the Commission whether petitioner will need to go to the Board of Appeals. Consensus of Commission felt that this is an isolated area and with the parcel being rezoned and the Conditional Use, Plan Commission would be receptive to granting approval of the decreased offsets and setbacks. Mr. Tom Ludwig, petitioner, addressed Commission stating that due to safety reasons the landscaping in the front of the building is kept to a minimum. Mr. Ludwig is willing to plant small shrubs. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend this resolution as presented with Resolution #P.C. 129- 98A. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 129-98 was Amended to Resolution #P.C. 129-98A. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 129- 98A was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 130-98 – Approval to a Conceptual Amendment to a Conditional Use Grant for United Auto Body, Inc. at the property located at S73 W16437 Janesville Road – RECONSIDERATION. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to bring this resolution to the floor for reconsideration. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a roll call vote, motion for reconsideration of Resolution #P.C. 130-98 fails with a 3-3 vote. Commissioner’s Gummer, Smith and Hulbert voting No. RESOLUTION #P.C. 162-97 – Approval of a three (3) lot land division sketch for Richard Knudsen at the property located in the NW ¼ of Section 8. This resolution was brought back to the floor. Petitioner has submitted a revised sketch showing only a two lot land division. The drainage study for the south/east side upstream of Mr. Knudsen’s property has been completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Committee. Outbuildings are still a concern. Discussion ensued wherein a 30 foot wide drainage easement needs to be placed across the parent parcel, “Parcel 2” indicating that there will be adequate runoff of water going across property. Commission would like to have petitioner submit a sketch development plan. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend Resolution #P.C. 162-97 to read, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a sketch development plan be submitted. That a 30 foot drainage easement be placed on sketch. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 162-97 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 162-97 was Adopted unanimously CONSENT BUSINESS: RESOLUTION #P.C. 132-98 – Recommendation of approval of a Extraterritorial Preliminary Plat for the Clearview Subdivision, located in the NW 1/4 of Section 3, Town of Vernon. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. Brief discussion on the proposed mound system. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 132-98 was Adopted with a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Gummer voting No. 08-04-98 PC Minutes Page 3 RESOLUTION #P.C. 133-98 – Recommendation of approval of an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for the Kastello, Kau, and Himes property located in the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Town of Norway. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 133-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 134-98 – Recommendation of approval of an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for the Kastello, Kau, and Himes property located in the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Town of Norway. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 134-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 135-98 – Recommendation of approval of an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for the Kastello, Kau, and Himes property located in the NW 1/4 of Section 3, Town of Norway. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 135-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 136-98 – Approval of a main identification ground sign for Swatek Sales Corporation at the property located at S75 W17226 Janesville Road. (New Marathon Gas Station). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. Petitioner proposing to replace an identification sign to indicate new vendor. Proposed sign exceeds permitted square footage for zoning district. The location of existing sign and proposed new sign are in the vision triangle. Location of structures are limited in this area for public safety. Petitioner proposes a pole sign, while Downtown Design Guide promotes monument signs. Petitioner handed out revised example of the sign being proposed. Petitioner would like to utilize ground mount that is currently on site. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer allowing petitioner to resubmit a scaled drawing of site. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 136-98 was Deferred unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 137-98 – Approval of a 26’ X 35.5’ Accessory Structure for the De Angelo property located at W126 S6384 Coleridge Court. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. Petitioner has submitted two locations for accessory structure. One plan is in conformance with the zoning district, while the other is too close to the side and rear lot lines. The proposed structure is within the ordinance requirements, however will eliminate future use a shed, additional garage, etc. Alderman Patterson addressed the Commission that he has received numerous calls of concern regarding this structure and the effect it will have on the neighborhood. Items that need to be addressed are proposed size; setbacks; drainage issues, and visibility. Alderman Patterson requested that due to the concerns of the neighbors this item be deferred. Mr. Dave Lewandowski, neighbor, opposes this structure. Mr. Lewandowski purchased home in this area because of the openness with no fences or outbuildings. Feels this may set a precedent to new neighbors moving in that large structures are acceptable. Mr. Lewandowski requested deferral for all parties involved to come to some type of resolution. Mr. Tom Anderson, neighbor, also expressed opposition to this structure. Mr. Anderson asked the Commission to review the number of signatures presented on petition in opposition, and informed Commission that due to lack of time, he was unable to get the entire subdivision of 170 homes to sign. While going through the subdivision, Mr. Anderson counted four accessory structures. Only one has a permit as a garage, the other three are sheds. Mr. Anderson questioned the deed restrictions by new developers and whether they are aware that the City does not enforce the restrictions. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer allowing all parties to come to an understanding and/or allowing parties to understand their 08-04-98 PC Minutes Page 4 legal rights. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 137-98 was Deferred unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 138-98 –Approval of an Annual Conditional Use Grant Review to allow two (2) mini storage warehouses for George Alex at the property located at S98 W12682/86 Loomis Road. Tax Key No. 2257.984. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 138-98 was Adopted unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION #P.C. 139-98 – Recommendation of approval to rezone the Stefaniak properties located in the NW ¼ of Section 21, from B-1, Neighborhood Convenience District to RSM/OIP, Multiple Family Residence with an Institutional and Public Service Overlay (Tax Key Nos. 2242.984 and a portion of 2241.999). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Plan Commission has granted conceptual approval subject to increase in lot area; this has been done and owners need to rezone property. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 139-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 140-98 – Approval of a conditional use for a homed for the aged, more specifically a 24 unit facility for elderly residents. (Tax Key Nos. 2242.984 and a portion of 2241.999). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Staff concerns for this development are not enough above ground parking; increasing base band on first floor to just above windows; location and materials of dumpster enclosure; lighting on plans shows metal halite fixtures; fencing; grading and drainage plans need to be submitted; and no signage is shown. Petitioner, Mr. Bill Seno addressed Commission stating that after speaking with architect, putting brick band to windows would not be keeping with the Prairie style of the building; expressed that the 19 stalls for parking will be sufficient due to the age limit of residents; the dumpster enclosure would be of brick and stucco; age limit of residents will be 55 years and older. Petitioner further mentioned that if off street parking becomes a problem at the facility, he would be willing to increase the amount of above ground stalls and that this facility will not be tax exempt. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to amend resolution to read, BE IT RESOLVED, That brick corner and return treatment will be placed on building. The age of residents will be 55 years and older. Mechanical grill with architectural material to be used. Additional fencing. Dumpster enclosure will be same material as building. High pressure sodium vapor lighting will be installed. Additional parking spaces provided on site plan for future stalls. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 140-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 140-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 141-98 -- Recommendation of approval of a Certified Survey Map for the redelineation of two (2) lots for the Wiza/Inpro property located in the NE 1/4 of Section 17 and the NW ¼ of Section 16. (Tax Key No. 2221.006 and 2221.012). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Discussion ensued wherein Staff has concerns with the outlot not meeting minimum area requirements of the I-1 District and requires a note be placed on the CSM restricting the use of outlot. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to amend resolution to read, BE IT RESOLVED, That a note be placed on the Certified Survey Map stating that if outlot one is ever conveyed back to the parent parcel, the outlot should be required to be deed restricted back to Parcel 2. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution # P.C. 141-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 141-98 was Adopted unanimously. 08-04-98 PC Minutes Page 5 RESOLUTION #P.C. 142-98 -- Approval of amendment to a Building, Site and Operation Plan for the Oschmann property located at S79 W15851 Aud Mar Drive. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Petitioner is proposing an expansion to the residence located above the existing supper club. The proposal represents an expansion of an existing conditional use. Staff suggests that this is a nonsubstantial change not requiring a conditional use public hearing. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 142-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 143-98 -- Approval of amendment to a Building, Site and Operation Plan for the Tudor Oaks property located at S77 W12929 McShane Road. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Petitioner is proposing an addition of 8400 square foot skilled nursing facility. This addition will not result in an increase of living units. Staff had concerns over the grading and drainage plan and that Public Works Committee review might be necessary. Petitioner notified Commission that they are a nonprofit organization and do pay real estate and property taxes. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 143-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #PC 144-98 – Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan for a Public Library for the City of Muskego at the property located at S73 W16663 Janesville Road. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Plans have been revised to address staff comments during conceptual phase. Discussion ensued wherein the location of dumpster is a concern and needs to match building in materials and colors; fencing is a concern from the residents to the east. Neighbors wanted solid fence to guard against people cutting across their lawns. Petitioner proposing aluminum fence. Prairie grass is being proposed around the parcel. The color scheme of building and roofing was discussed and suggestions were made for more subdued colors to be used. Members of the Library Board commented that they were in favor of the bold colors being presented. Alderman Chiaverotti expressed that she, too, was in favor of the bold colors. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to read, BE IT RESOLVED, That front yard be changed to a mowed lawn. Petitioner to submit to Plan Commission alternate colors for the building. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 144-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 144-98 was Adopted unanimously. At 10:09 P.M. Mayor De Angelis called for a recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 P.M. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Rozman True Value –Lighting and Landscaping – petitioner requesting time to convert the lighting from halite to the high pressure sodium vapor. Commission granted thirty days to convert lighting. Mr. Rozman planted evergreens between the tree line. After site review, Staff feels that landscaping is within the standards required. Select representative for Capital Budget Committee – Mayor De Angelis asked for a volunteer for this committee. Commissioner Schaumberg requested to be considered for nomination. With no objections from the Commission, Commissioner Neome Schaumberg was selected as the representative for Capital Budget Committee. 08-04-98 PC Minutes Page 6 ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 10:26 P.M. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion carried. With no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Sandra S. Asti Recording Secretary