Plan Commission Minutes 11-16-99PH-SMSA Ltd
PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING HELD NOVEMBER 16, 1999, 6:50 p.m.
Upon the petition of Milwaukee SMSA Ltd. Partnership for a Conditional Use in
accordance with Section 6.03 of the City of Muskego Zoning Ordinance for the purpose
of constructing a 100 foot tall monopole telecommunications tower and equipment
shelter on property located in the SW ¼ of Section 1 (Tax Key No. 2162.999 / S63
W13951 West College Avenue).
Present were: Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioners Gummer, Smith,
Brodel, Schaumberg, Hulbert (arrived at 6:48 p.m.), Plan Director Turk, and Recording
Secretary Asti.
Secretary reported that the Public Hearing was properly noticed in accordance with the
Open Meeting Law.
Mayor De Angelis declared the Hearing open at 6:55 p.m.
Plan Director Turk stated that petitioner proposing to construct a 100 foot tall monopole
telecommunications tower and equipment shelter at the MW Marine site. Site is located
within the Tess Corners Industrial Park and borders residential development to the
north. Submitted information has been forwarded to City consultants, Evans and
Associates for their review. A determination should be made if this site warrants a
tower or if petitioner should locate at National School Bus parcel.
Director Turk mentioned that in 1996 this site appeared before the Plan Commission for
a PrimeCo/Sprint tower. That resolution was defeated.
Mayor De Angelis asked the petitioner if he wished to speak on this matter. Attorney
Jim Gormley of Foley & Lardner distributed to the Commission members a map
representing the signal strength reception. Ameritech wishes to cover extended area
that is marginal which is the reason that a 100 foot tower is needed. Attorney Gormley
stated that the installation at this site can be made esthetically pleasing. The structural
analysis will be provided at the building permit process. Until approval is granted from
City of Muskego, petitioner will not apply for State approval.
Attorney Gormley added that he objected to the Sprint tower approval which was
granted without rezoning process and approved through the Building, Site and
Operation plan process. Ameritech plans to go through the required process to obtain
approval for this request.
Mayor De Angelis asked for members in the audience to address the Commission with
their input of concerns, questions, comments, etc. There were none.
Mayor De Angelis stated this matter would be heard through a resolution under New
Business later this evening. There being no further questions or comments, the Public
Hearing was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra S. Asti
Recording Secretary