Plan Commission Minutes 11-16-99
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 16, 1999
Minutes of the Plan Commission meeting held on November 16, 1999, in the Muskego Room,
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Smith,
Gummer, Brodel, Plan Director Turk and Recording Secretary Asti.
Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in the accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve the minutes of November 2, 1999,
meeting. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes
was approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 102-99 - Recommendation of approval of Legal Lot Status for the
purpose of allowing petitioner to divide a legal non-conforming vacant lot from an adjoining
legal non-conforming lot at W182 S6573 Garnet Drive. (Tax Key No. 2174.949) . This
resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. Petitioner has not submitted new
information. Due to ill health, Mr. Keller has requested that this item be deferred until the
December 7, 1999 meeting. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer. Commissioner
Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 102-99 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 112-99 - Approval of Business Site and Operation (BSO) Plan
and Conditional Use Grant for a Gasoline Service Station and Convenience Store for the
O’Malley Investments, Inc. parcel located at the Northeast corner of STH 45 and STH 36 in the
NE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key Nos. 2257.978.004 and 2257.997 and part of adjacent WEPCO
right-of-way). This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. This item was
deferred from previous meeting, pending the consulting engineer be present at Plan
Commission meeting to discuss concerns from Commissioners. Consulting Engineer, Mr.
Sean McMullen, Ruekert & Mielke, introduced Mr. Brian Udovich, Traffic Engineer from
Ruekert & Mielke. Mr. Udovich presented an overview of the traffic study. The 1999
projections of traffic volume were based on 1997 WI DOT data. The ITE Trip Generation was
used to estimate potential traffic generated from the two developments. The total vehicle trip
counts were determined at peak hour.
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The traffic study was based on a two lane highway. Mr. Sean McMullen presented alternatives
to the original study. The road could be reconfigured to a four lane highway with a fifth turning
lane, referred to as a “twiddle” lane in the center of the intersection. The other alternative
would be a median strip in the center of a four lane highway. An estimated cost for
reconfiguration to four lanes with a 76 foot wide pavement would be around $100,000-
$125,000. Approval by Waukesha County would be required.
After lengthy discussion, Commission members were split on decision of the safety issue and
placing a conditional use which seems to be an offensive use to the surrounding neighbors.
Or the traffic impact of an area which is zoned for commercial use. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to amend resolution to deny based upon the social, economic impact and
safety issues. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a roll call vote, motion to amend
resolution failed with a 3/3 vote. Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine and Commissioner
Schaumberg voting No. Commissioners Gummer, Smith and Hulbert voting Yes.
Commissioner Brodel abstained from voting on this issue.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer this item to bring issues of expanding the
roadway with turning lanes to the Waukesha DOT for review and comments. Alderman
Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 112-99 was Deferred
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 120-99 - Recommendation of Approval of a Preliminary Plat for
the Quietwood Creek Subdivision by Carity Land Corp. located in the SE ¼ of Section 3, and
SE ¼ and NE ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key No’s 2172.997, 2197.999, 2200.999, and
2200.997.005). This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. Petitioner had
submitted revised plans past the deadline date. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 120-99 was Deferred
unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 135-99 - Approval of a 24’ x 26’ Accessory Structure for the Curry
property located in the SE ¼ of Section 1 (Tax Key No. 2164.025 / W127 S6767 Jaeger
Place). This resolution was read by title only. Petitioner proposing approval of a 624 square
foot structure. Structure meets all offset and height requirements of zoning district.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 135-99 was Adopted unanimously
RESOLUTION #P.C. 136-99 - Approval of two 27 square foot ground signs for the
Heritage Presbyterian Church property located in the NW ¼ of Section 1 (Tax Key No.
2169.996 / S63 W13761 College Avenue). This resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. Petitioner
requesting amendment to two approved monument signs in Resolution #P.C. 67-99.
Requested change is to remove 2 ½’ face brick base for both signs and install 2’ poles
shielded by landscaping. Petitioner’s representative, Donna Seeker, approached Commission
stating that the sign on College will be illuminated. Ms. Seeker stated that the signs will have
the same look but due to the high bids received for the masonry work they would like approval
to change material. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution, THEREFORE
BE IT FURTER RESOLVED, That approval granted subject to construction of a stone
landscape planter of dimensions similar to the prior approved masonry base with final
approval by staff. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
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136-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 136-99
was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 137-99 - Recommendation of approval to Rezone the MW Marine
property from I-1, Industrial Park to I-1/OIP, Industrial Park with the Institutional and Public
Service Overlay District located in the SW ¼ of Section 1 (Tax Key No. 2162.999 / S63
W13951 West College Avenue). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Salentine
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner requesting to
rezone 7.5 acres of MW Marine parcel to accommodate proposed telecommunications tower.
Tower is permitted by Conditional Use Grant in the OIP District. This rezoning request is not in
conflict with the Master Plan. The Land Use Plan for the Year 2005 anticipates this area for
industrial uses and the proposal is in keeping with the goals of the 2005 Land Use Plan. There
will be a public hearing before Common Council on November 23, 1999. All submitted
information has been sent to consulting engineers for their review. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to defer this item until such time as additional information is provided by
petitioner and forwarded to Evans and Associates and a recommendation is received.
Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 137-99 was Deferred
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 138-99 - Approval of a Conditional Use Grant and Building, Site
and Operation Plan for a 100 foot tall monopole telecommunications tower for the Milwaukee
SMSA Limited Partnership at the MW Marine property located at S63 W13951 West College
Avenue. (SW ¼ of Section 1 / Tax Key No. 2162.999). This resolution was read by title only.
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded. Petitioner
proposing to construct 100 foot tall monopole tower for Ameritech. Site requires rezoning to
include the OIP District. Petitioner has not supplied City with a statement indicating that the
FCC emissions guidelines are in compliance, FAA approval is required along with Department
of Commerce and WI DOT approvals. A structural analysis is required indicating capacity for
co-location of proposed structure. Submittals have been forwarded to Evans and Associates
for their review. This resolution is in conjunction with the previous resolution (#P.C. 137-99).
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer until such time as additional information is
provided by petitioner and forwarded to Evans and Associates and a recommendation is
received. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 138-99 was
Deferred unanimously
RESOLUTION #P.C. 139-99 - Approval of a Conditional Use Grant and Building, Site
and Operations Plan for Indoor Vehicle Storage and Maintenance for AAA Asphalt Sealing
Inc. at the property located in the SW ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2259.994 / Loomis Road).
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. A
Public Hearing was held on this resolution prior to the Plan Commission meeting. Petitioner
proposing to operate a vehicle storage and maintenance shop. The zoning district allows
indoor storage as a conditional use. Outdoor storage is not permitted. Mr. Hrin has indicated
that this use will be seasonal. In warmer months the asphalt sealing business will take
precedence while in the colder months focus will be placed on snow removal service. Staff
has numerous concerns on the proposal. Petitioner has received sketch approval for an eight
lot land division of this parcel with RSE zoning. The approved sketch land division would be in
conflict with this use. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer. Commissioner Gummer
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 139-99 was Deferred unanimously
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 140-99 - Recommendation of approval to rezone a part of W191
S7691 Racine Avenue from RS-2, Suburban Residence District to B-2, Local Service Center
District, located in the SE ¼ of Section 8 (part of Tax Key No. 2192.052 / part of W191 S7691
Racine Avenue). Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Schaumberg seconded. The second phase of Overlook Bay PUD has been approved and
amended by Plan Commission and Common Council. Part of amendment included rezoning
and land division of south portion of Somar property. The Somar property will remain as R-2,
legal non-conforming. The proposed area along with the remnant are in conformance with
minimum area requirements. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 140-99 was Adopted
unanimously
RESOLUTION #P.C. 141-99 - Recommendation for approval to rezone a property
located on Loomis Drive from RSE, Suburban Estate and A, Agriculture Districts to B-4
Highway Business District, for property located in the SE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No.
2260.992 / Loomis Drive). Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman
Salentine seconded. Petitioner requesting rezoning to construct a commercial electrical
contracting business and associated warehousing space. Properties to the east, west and
north are zoned for and used for single family residences. Property to south is agriculture. The
Durham Hill Commercial District is located to east and separated by over 700 feet of single
family residential parcels. This petition is considered spot zoning. The adopted 2005
Comprehensive Plan defines this area for rural and agricultural land uses. The unapproved
2010 Comprehensive Plan may permit commercial development along Loomis Drive. Mr. Marv
Pinkowski, petitioner, addressed the Commission that his business needs to be in a larger
facility. The drivers start at 6:00 a.m. and leave the premises by 7:00 a.m. There would only
be 2-3 people in the office during the day with possibly 3 deliveries during the week. Closing
time for the operation is 3:30 p.m. with no one working during the weekend. There will be no
outside storage.
Mr. Don Counter, S99 W13259 Loomis, is in favor of Mr. Pinkowski’s request. Mr. Counter
supported the request and feels that it would be a mistake to encourage additional residential
zoning in this area. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to defer this item until the first Plan
Commission meeting in January, 2000. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 141-99 was Deferred unanimously
RESOLUTION #P.C. 142-99 - Approval of a one (1) lot sketch land division for the
Lekfield property located at S93 W21095 Henneberry Drive in the NE ¼ of Section 19 (Tax
Key No. 2236.997). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Gummer made a
motion to approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. Petitioner requesting rezoning to permit
division of approximately three acres from farm property. Proposed parcel includes
outbuildings and vacant farm home. The 2005 Comprehensive Plan calls for this area to be
rural/agricultural. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 142-99 was Adopted unanimously
RESOLUTION #P.C. 143-99 - Recommendation of Conceptual Approval to rezone the
Schufletowski property from RS-2, Suburban Residence to RS-2. Suburban Residence with
OOS, Office and Special Service Overlay District located in the NE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key
No. 2225.994 / S80 W19020 Janesville Road). Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Petitioner requesting the addition of OOS zoning
to their residential parcel. Parcels in adjacent area have the OOS zoning. Final approval could
be granted with Building, Site and Operation plan. Petitioner is aware of the twenty-four month
expiration period for approvals granted by the Plan Commission. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 143-99 was Adopted unanimously
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 9:04 p.m. Commissioner Brodel 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