Plan Commission Minutes PC-07-21
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 21, 1998
Minutes of the Plan Commission held on July 21, 1998, 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, Commissioner’s Hulbert, Schaumberg, Smith, and Director Sadowski.
ABSENT:
Alderman Salentine and Commissioner Gummer
Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open
Meetings Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 7, 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 Hulbert seconded. Upon
a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 21-98 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 51-98 – Approval of a Mother-in-law/Family Unit for the
Slamann/Hitz Property located at W200 S10771 East Shore Drive. This resolution was brought
back to the floor. Staff reported that the Hitz’s were to take control of the property as of July
22, 1998. Mr. Hitz reported some difficulties in finalizing the deal. Mr. Scott Sobczak,
representative for Slamann, reported that his family has gone out of their way to make this
deal a reality. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to Table this item in hopes that both
parties will resolve their problems and come to a conclusion. Commissioner Smith seconded.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 51-98 was Tabled unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 122-98 – Approval of a conceptual Building, Site and
Operation Plan for Burke Properties at the property located in the NE ¼ of Section 25
(Southeast corner of new Highway 36 and North Cape Road). This resolution was brought
back to the floor. Director Sadowski stated items of concern are the DOT have reported that
no access will be permitted to the new Hwy 36; storm drainage - where will drainage be
directed; cross access to properties to east and south needs to be provided as required by the
STH 36 Access Plan; landscaping will need to comply with City standards; Police and Fire
Departments are concerned with security plan, would like to see an internal plan. Director
Sadowski stated that the two biggest issues are access to STH 36 and truck refueling.
Petitioner, Mr. Bill Pucillo of Burke Properties, approached Commission confirming that DOT
will not allow access to Hwy 36. However, Burke Properties will be meeting with DOT to find
what will be allowed. Mr. Pucillo stated that the intent for the trucks would be to get gas and
coffee not to be an overnight parking terminal. Burke Properties has contract with Kwik Trip
and has also been contacted by Mobil and Amico. All have similar internal layouts. Number of
employees and hours of operation will be within City approvals. Upon approval of conceptual
plan, Mr. Pucillo will be submitting grading and drainage plans, along with answering all issues
in planner’s supplement. Mr. Pucillo stated that the architectural design will be consistent with
the Durham Hill Design Guide. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to
add to the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, All issues in the Planner’s Supplement will be
addressed and truck refueling will not be permitted. The project will be in compliance
with the Durham Hill Design Guide. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 122-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended
Resolution #P.C. 122-98 was Adopted unanimously
CONSENT BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 125-98 – Recommendation of approval of an Extraterritorial
Certified Survey Map for the Prince property located in the SW 1/4 of Section 10, Town of
Norway. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 125-
98 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 126-98 – Approval of a 26’ x 35’ Accessory Structure for the
Chojnacki property located at W151 S6358 Glenbrook Drive. This resolution was read by title
only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded.
Discussion ensued wherein proposed building exceeds permitted square footage allowed.
Mayor De Angelis announced that the Plan Department received a call from Mrs. Piotrowski,
S63 W15174 Garden Terrace, opposing the building of this structure. Mrs. Piotrowski stated
there are no other outbuildings of this size in the area; and approving this structure would be
setting a terrible precedent. Mr. Chojnacki approached the Commission with information that
the square footage given by the Assessor’s office (1,473 sq. ft.) was not the same as he
received from Appraisal Firm (1,535 sq. ft.). Mr. Chojnacki did confirm that the building would
be 15 feet in height. Staff advised that in the past, the figures used were the numbers given
by the Assessor’s office. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution in the
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of a compatible size
structure not exceeding 884 square feet unless verified primary structure is of adequate
size to support 910 square foot building; building not to exceed 15 feet in height for the
Chojnacki property at W151 S6358 Glenbrook Drive…….Commissioner Smith seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 126-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call
vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 126-98 was Adopted unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 127-98 -- Approval of a sketch Preliminary Plat for the North Cape
Farms, Inc., property located in the SE 1/4 of Section 13. Commissioner Schaumberg made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded. Director Sadowski went through points
from the Planner’s Supplement addressing a substantial landscape buffer along North Cape
Road; sewer capacity; curb and gutter being required; Utility Committee will determine if
community well will be required; number of outbuildings remaining; and drive access for lots 23
and 24 need to be confirmed with the County Mr. Stan Potrykus, Metropolitan Engineering,
stated that the petitioner was limited to three driveways along “OO”. The County approved one
shared access to the North for lots 23 and 24. Mr. Potrykus agreed with screening along North
Cape Road. Sewer and water issues will be discussed at Public Utility. Petitioner requested
relief from City not to require all wetlands to be in outlot. Mr. Potrykus informed Commission
that a private firm had been hired to delineate wetlands. Mr. Chris Kunkel, Metropolitan
Engineering, handed out drawings that revised the wetland layout for lots 16, 17 and 18. Stan
said that SEWPRC would also be contacted to do a delineation. Commissioner Hulbert made
a motion to amend resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the
issues outlined in the Planner’s Supplement must be addressed prior to submittal of
preliminary plat (dated and submitted July 21, 1998 at Plan Commission Meeting )
approval. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 127-98 was
Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 127-98 was
Adopted 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. Commissioner
Smith made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Director Sadowski
informed Commission that Staff looking for more detail on parking area; landscaping; along
with submittal of grading and drainage plans. Landscaping detail on base of sign. Staff also
suggesting that the south and east elevations consist of eight (8) foot masonry. That roof
would be asphalt shingles. Mr. Brent Ryan of Morton Building addressed Commission that the
west elevation would be for future expansion. Mr. Ryan stated that the metal roof has a life
expectancy of 40-50 years compared to shingles which are 20-25 years. Mr. Schopf stated
that he would not like to incur more expense for this building as it will be used for storage of
vehicles in the winter. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to amend resolution to
read, THRERFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the building will have asphalt shingles;
eight foot masonry on the south and east elevations; eight foot color band on north and west
elevations; Staff review that all conditions in Planners Supplement be met. Landscaping plan
must come before Plan Commission. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Commissioner Smith
stated that she is would like to see the revised elevations before approving. With no vote
taken on the motion to amend, Commissioner Smith made a motion to defer. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 128-98 was Deferred unanimously.
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). Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner proposing to expand his existing building. After discussion,
it was the consensus of the petitioner along with the Commission that the submitted survey
was not accurate. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer allowing petitioner to obtain
an accurate survey and work out site layout issues. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 129-98 was Deferred unanimously.
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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.
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Petitioner had handed out correspondence before the meeting answering all questions in the
Planners Supplement. This is a dual use property. Petitioner proposing to increase the
number of cars from 13 to 75. Petitioner stated that she would like the approval for the
additional vehicles, however, was not sure she would have that amount on the property. The
lighting is supplied by the Electric Company so there would be no changes in fixtures.
Additional landscaping would consist of low growing plants. Petitioner would be housing the
cars waiting for repair and prep work in a fenced area and in the building. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That all vehicles awaiting repair must be stored in the building or in the
fenced in area. Thirty (30) vehicles will be allowed on the outside lot. Conditional Use
will be brought back to Plan Commission for review one year after occupancy. As
agreed by the petitioner, there will be no display of outdoor streamers and banners.
Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 130-98 was Amended.
Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 130-98 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 131-98 – Recommendation to amend Chapter 17 Building Heights
and add time restrictions for Plan Commission approval. This resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Director Sadowski stated that the Fire Departments still have concerns regarding the reality of
enforceability of fire access requirements. Fire Departments questioning whether they would
have to inspect residence on a yearly basis to determine if the access codes are being
complied with. After lengthy discussion, Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend
resolution in the first WHEREAS, second paragraph, second line, after the word primary
structures where public or private roads built to City standards are provided, where the
maximum setback from the edge of hard surface is no more than fifty (50) feet, and
where a community or municipal water system is available, for all residential…
Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 131-98 was Amended
unanimously. Upon a voice vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 131-98 was Adopted
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Muskego Motor Car Company - revised building materials. Mr. Mike Delavar,
petitioner’s representative, proposed to change the building from mixture of textured block to
all brick. Another change would be to use a combination brown and gray roof shingle rather
than the originally proposed all slate black shingle. Soldier courses at windows and columns.
Commission had no objections to upgraded changes to building.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 9:45 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