Plan Commission Minutes PC-01-20
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 20, 1998
Minutes of the Plan Commission held on January 20, 1998, in the Muskego Room, City Hall,
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue:
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:18 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 Vitt made a motion to approve the corrected minutes of the January 6, 1998,
meeting. Commissioner Hulbert 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 ¼ of Section 8 and the NE ¼ of Section 17 (Ann K. Chandler). This resolution was
brought back to the floor. Director Sadowski gave a brief history and activity update of this
proposal. Due to petitioner’s absence, Commissioner Vitt made a motion to defer discussion
of this item until after Resolution #P.C. 08-98. Commissioner Hulbert seconded, allowing
petitioner time to be present at meeting to state their position with respect to this matter. Upon
a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 83-97 was unanimously Deferred until later in the meeting.
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. Mr. Brian Dranzik, Consultant, discussed the major changes that have been
made to manual. Alderman Salentine expressed concern that several Council members would
like to review this manual. Discussion ensued wherein copies of updated manual would be
given to all Common Council members. Alderman Salentine will relay their comments at the
next Plan Commission meeting. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer Resolution #P.C.
83-97. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 83-97 was
Deferred 4-3. Commissioner’s Gummer, Vitt and Schaumberg voting No.
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CONSENT BUSINESS:
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 read by title
only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded.
Staff has concerns with the Racine Avenue and Janesville Road area. This site is already very
congested. Some of the other areas mentioned also were in question as to good visibility.
Mr. Bill Honeck, representative for the petitioner, agreed to work with Commission and abide
with any recommendations. Discussion ensued wherein the Commission needs to be thinking
of future requests for directional sign approvals throughout the City. The idea of a centralized
sign system was discussed. Commissioner Vitt made a motion to defer allowing a
recommendation from Plan Commission to amend Zoning Ordinance to allow placement of
signs for nonprofit religious and civic organizations. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 05-98 was Deferred unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 06-98 – Approval of a Conditional Use for the purpose of a sales
and service establishment for automobiles, more specifically the parking of rental vehicles for
Erdmann Motors at the property located in the NE ¼ of Section 25. Commissioner Vitt made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. This item had been discussed in a
Public Hearing before the Plan Commission Meeting this evening. Discussion ensued
wherein the number of vehicles on site be limited to surface areas only. Entry areas to be
paved. Annual review required. Mr. Erdmann expressed concern with having to pave the
entry areas. Petitioner stated that he has four (4) trucks permanently on site with up to eight
(8) at the busiest times during the year. Staff has not received any complaints regarding the
rental vehicle parking. Another concern mentioned was sharing the same space with
fireworks stand. Discussion followed that poles be placed in entry areas discouraging traffic
to use as cut-through area. It was also mentioned that perhaps more patrolmen be placed
near intersection to check on the traffic. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend
resolution to state, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a maximum of ten (10)
rental units will be allowed to be parked on site with an annual review of the property’s
status. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 06-98
was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 06-98 was
Adopted with a 6-1 vote. Commissioner Gummer voting No.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 07-98-- Approval of an Amendment of a Conditional Use for
mining and processing of sand and gravel to allow a capacity increase of an asphalt
processing plant from 225 tons per hour to 350 tons per hours for Payne & Dolan, Inc.
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. This
item had been discussed in a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission Meeting this
evening. Director Sadowski reiterated that bathroom facilities are required in the new plant.
Petitioner, Todd Hughes and petitioner’s representative, Scott Batchelor, both agreed that
bathroom and water facilities will be provided. Discussion followed that with this expansion, on
demand at peak times a total of five (5) additional trucks will be used. The new plant will be
placed 21 feet below street of Crowbar Road and should not be visible from road, smoke
stacks may be visible. The old facility will be removed from site. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 07-98 was Adopted unanimously.
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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. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith
seconded. Director Sadowski reported that petitioner is proposing to change direction of
property lines, consequently the issue of setbacks may be a problem. Additional discussion
followed informing petitioner the certified survey map must show offsets; location of existing
structure; setbacks from right-of-way; Crest Avenue to be changed to Crest Drive. Prior to
approval by Common Council, drainage plans need to be reviewed by City Engineer.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer allowing petitioner to make necessary changes
before submitting certified survey map for approval. Commissioner Vitt seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 08-98 was Deferred unanimously.
At this time Resolution #P.C. 83-97 was brought back for discussion after being deferred
from previous action at the beginning of the meeting. Although extended time was given,
petitioner was not present. Discussion ensued wherein a copy of the City Attorney’s
comments responding to Attorney Chandler’s letter had been distributed to Plan Commission
and petitioner. This conceptual plan has several points (i.e., petitioner’s inability to resolve
issues such as lack of secondary access, increased site congestion, public safety, wetland
delineation) that are of great concern and have been discussed for the past several months.
Also, due to NR 103 regulations and elimination by petitioner of easement to commercial
property, the Commission finds that site conditions have changed considerably since the
original conceptual approval. Finally, the Commission cites staff comments in the May 6, 1997
Plan Commissioner’ Supplement as additional rationale (said comments made a part of these
minutes). Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 83-97 was Defeated unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Smith made a motion to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Commissioner Hulbert 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