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Plan Commission Minutes PC-02-17 CITY OF MUSKEGO PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 1998 Minutes of the Plan Commission held on February 17, 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, Gummer and Director Sadowski. ABSENT: Commissioner Smith 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 3, 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 was brought back to the floor for discussion. Corrections have not been completed. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer. Commissioner Gummer 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 was brought back to the floor for discussion. After Resolution #P.C. 10-98 (Amend Section 17:5.02(2)D of Zoning Ordinance) has been Adopted or Defeated, Plan Commission will be able to vote on Resolution #P.C. 05-98. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 05-98 was Deferred unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 08-98 -- Recommendation of Approval of a Certified Survey Map for a two (2) lot reconfiguration/expansion of the Darkow property located in the SW ¼ of Section 4. This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. Director Sadowski received additional information that had been placed on the certified survey map. Grading and drainage plans have not been submitted. Discussion ensued wherein several changes need to be made to the certified survey---on page 1 NOTE: 1. Grading and drainage plan must be submitted to the City of Muskego prior to Common Council approval. On page 2 Crest Avenue must be changed to Crest Drive. Petitioner, Mark Darkow, addressed the Commission stating that approval of the CSM should not be held up even though the grading and drainage plans have not been submitted. Commission assured petitioner that this is standard procedure when necessary drawings have not been received. Alderman Salentine made a motion to 02-17-98 PC Minutes Page 2 amend resolution to read, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That grading and drainage plans must be submitted before approval by Common Council. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 08-98 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 08-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 10-98 Approval to amend Zoning Ordinance of the City of Muskego to create Section 17:6.09(8)(b)(4) - Religious and Civic Organizations. This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. After reading and discussing the proposed amendment to zoning ordinance Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution that the following changes would be made, A SIGN NOT EXCEEDING TWO (2) SQUARE FEET……ONLY FOR THE DISPLAY OF LOCAL RELIGIOUS AND/OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONAL……….THE SIGN SPONSOR(S) SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS IN MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF THE STRUCTURE. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE, CIVIC ORGANIZATION SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY PUBLIC FACIITY OR PROPERTY. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 10-98 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 10-98 was Adopted unanimously. CONSENT BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 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. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Director Sadowski gave a brief history of the proposal submitted. Staff concerns are: sewer capacity; Public Utility will meet to address water service to development; no soil test submitted; DNR approval for wetland crossings; 10’ offset from wetlands; 50’ no access restriction to be added to lots 8 & 14; and pedestrian path connecting Joyce Court with Hedgewood Drive. At this time petitioner’s representative, Dave Olsen from Davidsen Engineering, addressed Commission informing them that Don Pionek, Alderman for City of Muskego, will be a subcontractor on this matter. Mr. Olsen felt there would not be a problem getting wetland crossing. Mr. Olsen had a concern with moving Joyce Court and wanted to look into a variance for the 27 feet. Discussion followed that input would be needed from both the Police and Fire Departments regarding this issue. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 11-98 was Deferred unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 12-98 – Recommendation of Approval to rezone a portion of the Duve property located in the NW 1/4 of Section 33, from EA, Exclusive Agricultural to R-1, Country Home. (Tax Key No. 2290.995). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Director Sadowski informed Commission that petitioner is requesting rezoning to construct a residence and the proposed land division is consistent with the Land Use Plan requirements. Petitioner had nothing to add to discussion. Upon a roll call vote Resolution #P.C. 12-98 was Adopted unanimously. 02-17-98 PC Minutes Page 3 RESOLUTION #P.C. 13-98 -- Recommendation of Approval of a Certified Survey Map for a two (2) lot land division for the Duve property located in the NW ¼ of Section 33. (Tax Key No. 2290.995). . Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Same comments from Resolution #P.C. 12-98 apply to this resolution. Staff’s concern is the removal of the fence outside of the City right-of-way. Mr. Melvin Duve informed Commission that he would prefer to remove the fence. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to read, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the fence must be removed before September 1, 1998. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a voice vote Resolution #P.C. 13-98 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 13-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 14-98 – Approval of an amendment to the building, site and operation plan for Richard Lucht at the property located at W171 S7260 Lannon Drive. (Lakeview Tavern). . Commissioner Vitt made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Director Sadowski gave a brief history of property along with reading one of the documents that had been registered that indicates this property had a conditional use in the past permitting the use of a kitchen. Staff concerns are that the tavern is extending restaurant business from pizza only to a variety of meals available subsequently making this a substantial change. Petitioner, Richard Lucht, told the Commission that he felt this was not a substantial change. Mr. Lucht also mentioned that he would like to start kitchen project along with replacing windows and doing landscaping in the Spring. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to amend resolution to read, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That exterior elevation and landscaping plans need to be submitted. Dumpster needs to be relocated. All parking areas adjacent to the building need to be paved. Parking lot needs to be striped. Landscaping and paving must be completed by June 30, 1998. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 14-98 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 14-98 was Adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 15-98 – Approval to an amendment to the building, site and operation plan for Imp Realty, LLC at the property located at S75 W17237 Janesville Road. (Mobil Service Station). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Discussion ensued wherein petitioner proposes to change the location of the ground sign; relocate shed; repaint building and place logo signs in canopy area. Staff concerns were discussed. Mr. Tom Imp addressed Commission informing that at this time he will be moving cars to the back of property and has no intention to continue with car sales. However, petitioner does not wish to give up the ability to sell in the future. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to read, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That shed needs to be relocated behind building. Ground sign needs to be placed adjacent to the west lot line with existing pole sign being removed. Close off eastern most access to Janesville Road. The closing of access and landscaping must be completed by September 1, 1998. Petitioner will need to install the appropriate curb section for the closed driveway. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 15-98 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 15-98 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). Commissioner Vitt made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner is proposing a 28 lot multi-family residence subdivision. Discussion ensued wherein some of the concerns for this subdivision are: City has not approved an all inclusive multi- family subdivision of this scale in the past seven years; 30’ landscape buffer is required along Moorland Road; no open lands; alternative alignment of Woodgate Drive. Mr. Dave Olsen, 02-17-98 PC Minutes Page 4 representative for petitioner, from Davidsen Engineering, addressed Commission informing them that Don Pionek, Alderman for City of Muskego, will be a subcontractor on this matter. Mr. Olsen felt that the street layout is the best way to do this subdivision, however would like some direction on decreasing the duplex lots and providing open areas. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to defer this item allowing petitioner time to resubmit a conceptual plan to keep in line with existing developments. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a voice vote Resolution #P.C. 16-98 was Deferred unanimously. RESOLUTION #P.C. 17-98 – Approval to a Conceptual Building, Site and Operation Plan for an automobile dealership at the property located in the NE ¼ of Section 5. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. Discussion ensued wherein the Ordinance states that a car dealership is not permitted in a B-2 District, but would be permitted in a B-3 District with a conditional use. However, petitioner would need 300,000 square feet for a B-3 and would need to get approval from property owner to the south to achieve the required square footage. During discussion issues of concern were: lighting; building design; detention ponds; signage and sewer service. Petitioner’s representative, Mr. Bill Seemeyer, of AMCON, handed out a letter describing the conceptual plan for Mr. Anton along with a letter from Waukesha County regarding change in access, and a topo sketch of parcel. Mr. Anton stated he would do all he could to create an attractive building that meets the Commission’s standards. Petitioner’s representative was directed to take into account the Muskego Theater proposal as well as the past concept for subject property when developing the plans. Upon a roll call vote Resolution #P.C. 17-98 was Adopted 5-1. Commissioner Gummer voting No. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Revised elevation for Bushy’s Pub – petitioner proposes to change the northeast elevation with a large central window with a fan-window above extending up into the gable area. The facia roof overhang would be eliminated. After discussion, it was determined that the large fan-window in the center with awnings over the two side windows would be acceptable. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 P.M. Alderman Salentine 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