Plan Commission Minutes 10-19-99
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 19, 1999
Minutes of the Plan Commission meeting held on October 19, 1999, in the Muskego Room,
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue.
Alderman Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
PRESENT:
Alderman Salentine, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Gummer, Plan Director Turk and
Recording Secretary Asti.
ABSENT:
Mayor De Angelis and Commissioner Smith
Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting
Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve the minutes of October 5, 1999, meeting.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was
approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
CONSENT BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 125-99 - Approval of a wall sign for Brookside Builders, Inc., at
the Bauer property located in the SW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No. 2223.001 / S83 W18396
Saturn Drive). This resolution was read by title only. The proposed sign does not comply with
comprehensive sign plan that was approved for this building by Resolution #P.C. 184-92. The
resolution delineates white, non-illuminated, channel letters. Petitioner, Sally Renk, was not
aware of the previous approval. Mrs. Renk felt that this sign was appropriate and similar to
other signs in the area. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution in the
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approve of a flat wall sign, in
accordance with the previously approved sign package in Resolution #P.C. 184-92, along
the south side of the building facing Saturn Drive…… Commissioner Gummer seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 125-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call
vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 125-99 was Adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 126-99 – Approval of a 24’ x 28’ Accessory Structure for the
Stewart property located in the SW ¼ of Section 13 (Tax Key No. 2211.065 / W136 S8415
Holz Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Petitioner has requested that the size of
the building be changed to 24’ x 28’. The proposed accessory structure meets all offset
requirements of the zoning district. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to amend
resolution to read 24’ x 28’ and 672 square feet where appropriate. Commissioner Hulbert
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 126-99 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote,
Amended Resolution #P.C. 126-99 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 127-99 - Approval of a two (2) lot sketch land division for the
Schmidt property, located in the SW ¼ of Section 1 (Tax Key No. 2163.999.008 / Tess
Corners Drive). Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Gummer seconded. Petitioner proposing to divide 1.156 acre parcel into two parcels.
Property is zoned RS-2 and this proposal does not meet the lot width requirements. Chapter
18 of Municipal Code prohibits the Plan Commissions granting of variances to lot width
requirements for new land divisions. Petitioner, Mr. Jerry Schmidt, addressed the Commission
stating that he would be willing to acquire an additional five feet from the farm lot land to the
west. Discussion ensued wherein obtaining additional footage from property to the west would
still result in width shortage for this district. Mr. Schmidt feels that the overall size of the lots
should be considered rather than focusing on the width dimensions. Mr. Wayne Salentine,
petitioner’s representative, addressed Commission stating that, in the past, proposals with
extenuating circumstances have been approved. Discussion continued regarding Chapter 18
and the possible codification of the “10% ruling” which may have been used in the past to
allow substandard lot widths that varied from the code requirements by not more than 10%.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to defer this item. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 127-99 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 128-99 – Approval of an Amendment to a Building, Site and
Operation Plan for the Merit Asphalt property located in the SW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No.
2223.994.010 / S84 W18645 Enterprise Drive). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner proposes to construct a 1,620
square foot addition to existing industrial building. Proposed addition will be used for office
purposes, which is permitted in the I-1 district. The addition meets all requirements of the I-1
district. Landscaping plan submitted follows the existing scheme. Fire Inspector has reviewed
plans and found access to be acceptable. Proposed plan illustrates additional asphalt to
accommodate three new parking stalls along west side of building. Wheel stops or other
treatment are suggested adjacent to foundation plantings. No change to signage is proposed.
Resolution #P.C. 128-99 specifies no additional lighting is approved. Grading, erosion control
and stormwater management plans have been forwarded to engineer for review. Engineering
approval is required for issuance of building permits. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
128-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 129-99 – Approval of a Conceptual Building, Site and Operation
Plan and Conditional Use Grant for the Goetzinger property located in the NE ¼ of Section 10
(Tax Key No. 2198.949 / S73 W16485 Janesville Road). Commissioner Hulbert made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Petitioner proposing to operate an
automobile service shop. A Conditional Use Grant was previously approved for this property
allowing retail and warehouse uses. A new Conditional Use Grant is required for the
automobile service use. Vehicles will be stored in the enclosed area at the rear of property.
Parking for short-term repair is proposed in existing parking area along Janesville Road.
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Petitioner needs to submit proposed hours of operation, and numbers of employees. A Public
Hearing will be required for this proposal. Mr. Goetzinger indicated that the tenant will use the
sign board in the front of the building. There is no intention of installing another sign on this
property. The new tenant will be in a specialized repair service which would not require a great
deal of public traffic. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 129-99 was Adopted unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Plan Director Turk announced that if there are no objections, the December 21, 1999,
Plan Commission Meeting would be canceled. There were no objections.
Plan Director Turk brought to the attention of the Commission that a memo clarifying
the measurement of square footage for signs has been included in the plan packet.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Commissioner Gummer
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