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Plan Commission Minutes PC-03-03 CITY OF MUSKEGO PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 03, 1998 Minutes of the Plan Commission held on March 03, 1998, 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 Hulbert, Schaumberg, Vitt, Smith Gummer and Director Sadowski. 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 February 17, 1998, meeting. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: RESOLUTION #P.C. 244-97 – Approval by the Plan Commission for the City of Muskego Design Manual (City of Muskego Planning Department). This resolution brought back to the floor for discussion. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer to allow Common Council an opportunity to review changes and offer their input. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution # P.C. 244-97 was Deferred unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 05-98 -- Approval of four (4) off-site Directional Signs for St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church of S66 W14325 Janesville Road. This resolution brought back to the floor for discussion. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer this item until the passage of new ordinance. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution # P.C. 05-98 was Deferred unanimously RESOLUTION #P.C. 11-98 – Recommendation of approval of a preliminary plat for Avion Estates Subdivision by Jack Schwabenlender, located in the SW ¼ of Section 3. This resolution brought back to the floor for discussion. Director Sadowski advised that petitioner submitted revised preliminary plans eliminating many issues discussed in previous meeting and previous supplement. Items still of concern are: pedestrian easement needs to be shown on plans; soil test need to be submitted; seven sewer connections have been approved, however petitioner requesting one more connection; storm drainage needs to be addressed; temporary cul-de-sac needed at east end of Hedgewood, and curb and gutters required. Petitioner agreed with staff comments and understands that he must go to the Public Works Committee for relaxation of curb and gutter requirements. The Public Utilities Committee must rule on the question of a community well and additional sewer allocation for eight units rather than seven. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to state, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a 60 foot radius cul-de-sac be constructed at the end of Hedgewood Drive; pedestrian easement provided and soil tests submitted with the Final Plat. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 11-98 was 03-03-98 PC Minutes Page 2 Amended. Alderman Salentine made a motion to twice amend resolution to state, Approval contingent upon Public Works Committee not requesting curb and gutter. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the amendment was defeated with a 5-2 vote. Mayor De Angelis, Commissioner’s Gummer, Smith, Vitt and Hulbert voting No. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to twice amend Resolution # P.C. 11-98 to state, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT recommendation will be made to Public Works Committee that curb and gutters be installed. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution # P.C. 11-98 was Twice Amended with a 5-2 vote. Alderman Salentine and Commissioner Schaumberg voting No. Upon a roll call vote, Twice Amended Resolution #P.C. 11-98 was Adopted unanimously RESOLUTION #P.C. 16-98 – Approval to a Conceptual Preliminary Plat for Woodgate Estates by Glen Miller, located in the NE and NW ¼’s of Section 11. (Tax Key No. 2202.994). This resolution brought back to the floor for discussion. Director Sadowski advised Commission that petitioner has amended his request and is now pursuing single family housing. Wetlands were delineated by Army Corps however area was never surveyed so wetlands need to be redelineated. Woodgate drive should be renamed. Kenzie Court should be changed to Westcot Court. Public Utilities Committee will address community well and sewer availability. Mr. Glen Miller stated that all issues will be addressed along with the changing of street names. Petitioner will also be seeking relief from Public Works Committee for curb and gutters. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution in the first WHEREAS, A conceptual ….Woodgate Estates Subdivision, a 20 acre, 15 single family lot subdivision….. The third WHEREAS, The Land Use 2005 Plan depicts this area medium density residential development and is in conformance. Delete the fifth WHEREAS. In the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approve of a submittal of a preliminary plat for a 20 acre, 15 single family lots, preliminary………..Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 16-98 was Amended. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to twice amend resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That Plan Commission recommends to Public Works Committee that curb and gutter be required. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 16-98 was Twice Amended, with a 5-2 vote. Alderman Salentine and Commissioner Schaumberg voting No. Upon a roll call vote, Twice Amended Resolution # P.C. 16-98 was Adopted unanimously CONSENT BUSINESS: RESOLUTION #P.C. 18-98 – Approval of Amended Building Site and Operation Plan to allow the temporary sale of flowers by Paul Ruszkiewicz at the property located at W189 S7847 Racine Avenue (Sentry parking lot). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner has been at this location previously and is requesting approval for the next two years. Discussion ensued wherein a letter will need to be submitted from Sentry approving renting the space to Mr. Ruszkiewicz for two years. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to read in the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, …1. Date of operation only approved from May 1, 1998 to July 1, 1998 and May 1, 1999 to July 1, 1999. 3. A letter of approval from the property owner must be submitted to the Planning Department approving rental space for two years to Mr. Ruszkiewicz with the understanding that only one temporary use will be allowed on site at one time. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 18-98 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution # P.C. 18-98 was Adopted unanimously 03-03-98 PC Minutes Page 3 RESOLUTION #P.C. 19-98 -- Approval of a ground sign for Forest Home Enterprises, at the property located at S63 W13187 Janesville Road. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. There was no discussion on this item. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution # P.C. 19-98 was Adopted unanimously RESOLUTION #P.C. 20-98 – Approval of a 24’ X 36’ Accessory Structure for Gary Brzezinski for the property located at Lot 5 of CSM 7110, in the SW ¼ of Section 17, Woods Road. (Tax Key No. 2227.988.014). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Petitioner is requesting to construct an accessory building and home with attached garage simultaneously. Staff has concern with continued monitoring of this project should petitioner decide not to complete the primary structure. Mr. Gary Brzezinski addressed Commission reassuring them that both structures will be completed pointing out that today he did file an application for a building permit for the home. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That no occupancy permits will be issued until such time as the house is completed. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 20-98 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution # P.C. 20- 98 was Adopted unanimously NEW 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. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. Petitioner proposes a 128 lot and 3 outlot subdivision. Staff concerns are water service; sewer service; pedestrian path along the creek; 15 foot radius on lot corners at street intersections; and several lots do not meet minimum width requirements. Mr. Bill Carity addressed the Commission informing that Lee and Diane Luedke require that the farm house and barn remain on a leased arrangement, and portions of the property will remain undeveloped at this time. Mr. Carity stated that in the future he would like to pursue either multi-family or commercial development of the underdeveloped areas. The initial consensus of the Commission was favorable to commercial development. Petitioner would like to maintain as much wooded area as possible. Mr. Carity would also like to pursue a wetland crossing with the DNR. Commission felt that with the number of lots contained in this space a traffic study should be done. There is only one access to Janesville Road and this is a serious concern. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to defer this item allowing petitioner time to resolve some of the concerns brought up during discussion. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 21-98 was Deferred unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 22-98 – Approval of an amendment to the building, site and operation plan for the DLCLM, Ltd., property located at W188 S8276 Gemini Drive. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner is proposing general freight warehouse storage and transfer, along with doing maintenance and repair on his vehicles. Discussion ensued wherein repair on petitioner’s vehicles only can be done on the premises. Parking spaces and number of employees need to be clarified. Address should be changed back to Gemini Drive address. Attorney Steven Schmuki, petitioner’s representative, agreed with comments and indicated that issues of concern would be clarified. Staff recommends deferral to allow petitioner time to address occupancy separation issues as petitioner has stated to the Building Department that customers will be dropping off and picking up parcels. (Customer access area need separation from truck repair areas). Attorney Schmuki stated customers will not be present on 03-03-98 PC Minutes Page 4 the property for parcel drop-off or pick-up. Commissioner Smith made a motion to amend resolution to read, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That five (5) parking spaces should be marked off on site plan and submitted to Planning Department. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a voice vote Resolution #P.C. 22-98 was Amended. Alderman Salentine made a motion to twice amend resolution to read, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That sump pump discharge for the loading docks will be located on Gemini Drive. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a voice vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 22-98 was Twice Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Twice Amended Resolution #P.C. 22-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 23-98 Request for an amendment to the conditions of approval for the Certified Survey Map at the property located at W208 S8151 Hillendale Drive. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded. Petitioner has been cited for not reducing size of accessory building required by Plan Commission upon approving CSM. There was a note on CSM that building was to be reduced to 1172 square feet within 60 days of signing (document signed June 9, 1997). Due to weather conditions, petitioner is requesting a time extension to reduce size of building. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to amend resolution to read in the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, change June 1, 1998 to SEPTEMBER 1, 1998. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 23-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 23-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 24-98 Approval of an amendment to the building site and operation plan for Schkeryantz property located at S81 W18878 Apollo Drive. (Trison Utilities). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner has been issued a citation for outside storage and numerous vehicles parked on site. Petitioner proposes to enclose storage area with chain link fence with slats. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to read, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That landscaping on road side of site be submitted to Planning Department for Staff approval. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 24-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 24-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 25-98 -- Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan for a two family residence for Wayne Gasek at the property located at Lot #13 in the Park Estates Subdivision. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Discussion ensued wherein a number of issues have not been addressed, such as: architectural approval not indicated on plans; building materials were to be brick or all natural; building design with the garages and driveways were disappointing. Commission would like to see more creative designs submitted. Mr. Wayne Gasek addressed Commission indicating that he is looking for direction before resubmitting new design. A number of suggestions were discussed and given to petitioner particularly indicating that having duplexes look as much like single family homes as possible would be the direction the Commission is looking towards. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer item allowing petitioner time to resubmit designs. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 25-98 was Deferred unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 26-98 -- Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan for a two family residence for Wayne Gasek at the property located at Lot #14 in the Park Estates Subdivision. This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. The same concerns relating to Resolution #P.C. 25-98 apply to this item. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to defer. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 26-98 was Deferred unanimously. 03-03-98 PC Minutes Page 5 At 10:10 P.M. Mayor De Angelis called a ten minute recess. Meeting was called back to order at 10:20 P.M. RESOLUTION #P.C. 27-98 Approval of a Conceptual Building, Site and Operation Plan for Planned Unit Development at the property located in the SW ¼ of Section 2 in the SE ¼ of Section 3 (near the NE corner of Moorland Road and Janesville Road). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner proposing a commercial/residential planned unit development. The residential component would consist of retirement community with varying levels of living; independent to assisted. Petitioner’s representative, Stuart Wangard, addressed Commission that although this is a conceptual plan petitioner is looking to proceed with direction from Commission to complete the necessary steps for adoption. After lengthy discussion, Commission felt this is too much housing contained in one area. Input from neighboring subdivisions regarding the traffic issue was a concern. Commission would like to see the woods and green space preserved. Also there were a number of Staff concerns that need to be addressed to this development. Mr. Balistreri explained that his intention is to design and build a quality development. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer this item allowing petitioner an opportunity to redesign the concept. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 27-98 was Deferred with a 6-1 vote. Commissioner Vitt voting No. RESOLUTION #P.C. 28-98 Approval of an amendment to the building site and operation plan for Horn Brothers Inc., property located at W180 S7725 Pioneer Drive. (Horn Bros.) Commissioner Hulbert asked to be excused from this resolution due to a conflict of interest. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner’s representative, Bernie Schultz, advised that the reason for the change was for safety to the Community. The proposed renovation to the existing porch look appropriate. Commission approved of the checker board pattern on the building citing its compatibility with the historic nature of the structure. Petitioner expressed willingness to execute a hold harmless agreement. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 28-98 was Adopted unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 11:20 P.M. Commissioner Schaumberg 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