Plan Commission Minutes 08-03-99
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 03, 1999
Minutes of the Plan Commission held on August 3, 1999, in the Muskego Room, City Hall,
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
PRESENT
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioner’s Hulbert, Schaumberg, Gummer, Plan
Director Turk and Recording Secretary Asti.
ABSENT:
Commissioner Smith
Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting
Law.
MINUTES
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 20, 1999, meeting.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was
passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 77-99 – Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan for the
Muskego Moose Lodge #1057 at the property located at S86 W21693 Janesville Road. (Tax
Key Nos. 2231.994 and 2231.995). This resolution was brought back to the floor for
discussion. Petitioner has submitted revised landscaping plan along with storm water
management plan. The landscaping plan reveals raised islands with trees and foundation
plantings. Existing trees will be preserved wherever possible. Trees should be City standard
size. The building has masonry on two sides and T-111 siding on two sides. The Fire
Department reviewed the plans and have indicated that the front canopy have a minimum
clearance of 10.5 feet. Petitioner will need to establish a developer’s deposit account with
City. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, That approval of Building, Site and Operation granted upon City Engineer’s
approval of grading and storm water management plans; building canopy clearance will
be 10.5 feet; landscaping meeting minimum City standards; petitioner establishing a
developer’s deposit prior to building permits being issued. Commissioner Hulbert
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 77-99 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote,
Amended Resolution #P.C. 77-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 78-99 – Approval of a Two (2) lot sketch land division for the
Orville Peters property located in the SW ¼ of Section 33. (Tax Key No. 2291.997/Muskego
Dam Road). This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. To date no new or
revised submittals have been proposed. Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 78-99 was
Deferred unanimously.
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CONSENT BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 86-99 – Approval of a 24’ X 38’ Accessory Structure for the Acker
property located at S85 W21175 Janesville Road (Tax Key No. 2232.984). This resolution
was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct a 912 square foot building. Code permits
an 857 square foot structure. Petitioner has indicated that existing shed will be removed upon
completion of the new building. Offsets and colors of building have not been indicated on the
site plan. Resolution identifies that dimensions must comply to code and colors must match
existing. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 86-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 87-99 – Approval of a 42’ X 83’ Accessory Structure for the
McClurg property located at W213 S7200 Anne’s Way (Tax Key No. 2186.999). This
resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. The proposed structure meets requirements for the RCE
district. Mr. McClurg addressed the Commission asking for clarification of the floor
requirements for this type of structure as he will be housing livestock in this building. Mayor
De Angelis informed petitioner that this matter would be discussed under separate resolution
during New Business. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 87-99 was Adopted
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 88-99 – Approval of Conditional Use for the purpose of operating
illuminated outdoor recreation facilities for the Muskego Moose Lodge at the property located
at S86 W21693 Janesville Road. (Tax Key No. 2231.995). Commissioner Schaumberg made
a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct
outdoor lighted horseshoe pits. Fixtures will be mounted on 40 foot tall poles with a 500 watt
down-angled metal halide fixture. The fixture and height of pole will cast wide light pattern.
Discussion ensued wherein hours of operation are not specified and Staff recommends that
the horseshoe area lights be turned off at 10:00 to coincide with City parks. During the Public
Hearing prior to this meeting, petitioner stated that the Moose Lodge has a liquor license that
allows special functions to end at 11:00 P.M. Petitioner stated that there will be four (4) light
poles and thirteen (13) horseshoe pits. Commissioner Hulbert suggested a biannual review of
this property and surrounding developing areas. Alderman Salentine made a motion to
amend resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the light poles
surrounding the horseshoe pits will be turned off at 11:00 P.M. The Common Council
may grant approval of extending hours of operation for special events. There will be a
biannual review of this Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 88-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote,
Amended Resolution #P.C. 88-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 89-99 – Approval of an amendment to an existing Conditional
Use for Jacob Frey at the property located at S107 W16311 Loomis Road. (Tax Key No.
2296.996). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg
seconded. Petitioner has modified the parking area regarding the number and size of stalls,
and aisle width. Conceptual approval was granted previously for fencing requiring petitioner
to install decorative fencing facing right-of-way. Staff recommends wood dog-ear or similar
rather than chain link. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution in the eighth
WHEREAS, Display area lighting to be provided in the form of 6 metal halite and 2 sodium
vapor lights meeting City Code. Hours of operation will be from dusk to 9:00 P.M. The 6
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metal halite lights will be turned off at 9:00 P.M. Add to resolution THEREFORE BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, That wood decorative fencing will be installed along the road
right-of-way. Remainder of the area will be enclosed by a chain link fence with privacy
slats. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 89-99 was
Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 89-99 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 90-99 – Approval of an amendment to a Building, Site and
Operation Plan for The Interstate Tool property located at S81 W18636 Gemini Drive. (Tax
Key No. 2221.017). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert
seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct a 3,600 square foot addition to existing structure.
This addition will house a special piece of die press equipment. New structure will have
masonry block approximately four feet in height on the street side with balance of building
being steel panel. Proposed building does not meet the 60% brick requirement for structures
in the Industrial Park. Colors are to match existing structure. No landscaping changes have
been submitted. Petitioner proposing to construct a 30 foot wide fire lane around three sides of
addition. Site plan depicts grade changes in building pad area however, petitioner does not
anticipate change in site drainage. Plans are under review by City Engineer. A developer’s
deposit account needs to be established. Mr. Gordon Kottke approached Commission stating
that the new equipment weighs 180 tons and all paving done prior to installing this equipment
would be ruined. Mr. Kottke is requesting that paving be completed in Spring of 2000.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution in the fourth BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That all driveway and parking areas shall be paved with approved bituminous
materials and will be completed by June 1, 2000. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 90-99 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution
#P.C. 90-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 91-99 – Approval to amend the 2005 Comprehensive Land Use
Plan for the City of Muskego for the lands abutting the North Side of Kelsey Drive between
Racine Avenue and Crowbar Road (Tax Key Nos. 2279.993, 2275.996, 2275.999(part),
2280.998, and 2280.999(part). Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Plan Commission approved sketch residential land division
on north side of Kelsey Drive. This area conforms to RCE zoning requirements. The front 400
feet of parcels are within the sanitary sewer service area, although the 2005 Comprehensive
Plan indicates this area be set aside for Agricultural non-urban use. The adopted resolution
required an amendment to the 2005 Comprehensive Plan prior to final certified survey map
approval. Petitioner has submitted a written request for Plan Commission consideration. Staff
recommends amendment include all properties on the north side of Kelsey Drive. Upon a roll
call vote, Resolution #P.C. 91-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 92-99 – Recommendation of Approval to Amend Chapter 17
Section 4.05(2)G Accessory Uses and Structures. Alderman Salentine made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. In 1996 the municipal code was amended
requiring concrete floor or pressure treated lumber floors in all accessory structures. Although
this amendment was to assure quality construction, the amendment did not take into
consideration the difference between storage uses and animal husbandry uses. The
amendment provides exception to the flooring rule for the buildings designated for housing
animals. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 92-99 was Adopted unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Review Plan Commission procedures for granting conceptual approvals. Sketch and
land division approvals appear to be the officially recognized approvals. Conceptual approvals
including conceptual BSOs and conceptual Conditional Use Grants are not mentioned. Staff
recommends an amendment to Zoning Code, Section 6.03, regarding Conditional Use Grants
and Section 6.11, Business, Site and Operation Plans to specify that conceptual approvals
may be granted, however be specific as to the expectations of petitioner for conceptual
approval and what is conferred by this approval. Staff also recommends modifying language
in approving resolutions to specify development rights are not vested by concept approval.
No action was taken on this item.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 8:10 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