Plan Commission Minutes 07-06-99PH-SMSA Ltd
PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING HELD JULY 07, 1999, 6:55 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 a public utility installation, more specifically the installation of a 150 foot tall
monopole-type communications tower and equipment shelter on property currently
occupied by an existing 420 foot tall communications tower on the property commonly
known as W219 S7278 Crowbar Road.
Present were: Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioners Gummer, Smith,
Schaumberg, 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 7:00 P.M.
Plan Director Turk stated that petitioner proposing to construct a 150 foot monopole
communications tower. Site permits towers as a conditional use. A 420 foot tower is
currently on site. Engineering analysis of existing structure has been submitted
indicating current tower cannot hold the needed array. No information provided
regarding the equipment shelter’s ability to house colocators.
Mayor De Angelis asked the petitioner if he wished to speak on this matter. Attorney
Jim Gormley of Foley & Lardner and Mr. Pat Madden, architect, addressed Commission
that the existing tower does not meet current cell criteria. Mr. Gormley requested that
consideration be given to waive the size of the equipment building. Mr. Madden stated
that future expansion of the equipment structure would be to the east to accommodate
two additional colocators.
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 7:06 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra S. Asti
Recording Secretary