Plan Commission Minutes -07-06-99
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
JULY 06, 1999
Minutes of the Plan Commission held on July 06, 1999, in the Muskego Room, City Hall, W182
S8200 Racine Avenue.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Smith,
Gummer, Plan Director Turk and Recording Secretary Asti.
Secretary reported that the meeting was property noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
MINUTES:
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve the minutes of June 15, 1999 and June 17,
1999 meetings. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the
minutes was passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 54-99 -- Approval of a conceptual amendment to an existing
Conditional Use for Jacob Frey at the property located at S107 W16311 Loomis Road. (Tax
Key No. 2296.996). This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. Staff
reviewed revised plans and recommend that stalls be enlarged to measure 9’ x 18’ along with
a 22’ aisle to allow for proper spacing. Stalls 25-26-27-33-34 and 35 should be removed to
allow for sufficient spacing. The fenced area will accommodate 32 vehicles and proposed to
be chain-link with slating. Staff recommends installing decorative fence for facade bordering
right-of-way. Discussion ensued wherein this is a request for a conceptual approval and
revised plans will need to be resubmitted. Due to the substantial change in automobiles, a
Public Hearing will be held. When asked, Mr. Frey specifically stated that he is not operating a
storage yard for repossessed vehicles on this site. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to
amend this resolution in the fifth WHEREAS, A fenced gravel area 60’ x 150’ is to be
constructed to contain thirty-two (32) vehicles for service and sales with decorative fencing
facing right-of-way. In the sixth WHEREAS, The previously approved vehicle display area
will contain 24 vehicles. In the seventh WHEREAS, The previously approved customer
parking containing 5 vehicles be increased to 7 vehicles. Alderman Salentine seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 54-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote,
Amended Resolution #P.C. 54-99 was Adopted unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 69-99 – Approval of a 24’ X 30’ Accessory Structure for the Vitt
property located at S84 W17559 Woods Road (Tax Key No. 2224.999.008). This resolution
was read by title only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert
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seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct a metal 1,468 square foot outbuilding that will be
compatible with the surrounding area and meets required offsets. Mr. Vitt stated that due to
the high winds and maintenance he is proposing an all metal building. The roof will be white
along with the building and have black trim to the match the existing house. Although this type
of building is usually not permitted, the Plan Commission will allow this building due to the
excessive lot area of the property and its relation to the surrounding properties. Upon a roll
call vote, Resolution #P.C. 69-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 70-99 -- Approval of Signage for Paws Inn, at the property located
at S92 W19918 Henneberry Drive. (Tax Key No. 2239.999). This resolution was read by title
only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded.
Petitioner proposing one sign on frontage roadway on Henneberry Drive and one wall sign for
the building. The freestanding sign will be 8.75 square feet per side and setback ten feet from
the right-of-way and will replace the existing sign. The wall sign will be 16 square feet. Upon a
roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 70-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 71-99 -- Approval of a Wall Sign for Laidlaw School Bus
Company, at the property located at W146 S6365 Tess Corners Drive. (Tax Key No.
2165.998.002). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Gummer made a motion
to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing to place 30 square foot wall
sign on west end of building. Proposed sign meets sign ordinance requirements.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to amend resolution in the THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approve of a flat wall sign, 30 square feet and being
internally illuminated, along the south side of the building facing Tess Corners Drive, at the
property……..Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 71-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a
roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 71-99 was Adopted unanimously
RESOLUTION #P.C. 72-99 -- Approval of a Wall Sign for Pet Emporium at the
Northland Development property located at S75 W17321 Janesville Road. (Tax Key No.
2196.032). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner proposing wall sign on north end
of the building. Sign will be 31 square foot, self-illuminated, lettering will be red and meets all
requirements. Staff recommends metal facia be painted prior to installation. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That the facia be repainted prior to installing sign. Commissioner Gummer
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 72-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a
roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 72-99 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 73-99 – Approval of Conditional Use Grant and Building, Site and
Operation Plan for a 150 foot tall monopole telecommunications tower for the Milwaukee
SMSA Ltd. Partnership at the property located at W219 S7278 Crowbar Road. (Tax Key No.
2186.993). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg
seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct a 150 foot monopole communications tower and
equipment structure. Site zoned RCE/OIP and permits towers as a conditional use. A 420
foot tower is currently on site. Mr. Jim Gormley of Foley & Lardner and Mr. Pat Madden,
architect, addressed Commission that the existing tower does not meet current cell criteria.
Mr. Madden stated that future expansion of the equipment structure would be to the east to
accommodate two additional colocators. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend
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resolution in the fifth WHEREAS, the Business Site and Operations (BSO) Plan for the
proposed 150 foot communications tower would provide space for three (3) locators, being
the current applicant with up to twelve (12) antennas and one (1) GPS array for the
current applicant, and two (2) future colocators. Add THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That any new Building Site and Operation Plans submitted for additional
colocators would need to appear before the Plan Commission. Commissioner Hulbert
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 73-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a
roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 73-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 74-99 – Approval of an amendment to a Building Site and
Operation Plan for Muirfield Village property located at Country Club Villages in the NE ¼ of
Section 25. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine
seconded. Petitioner had previously received approval for preliminary plat and conceptual
building, site and operation plan. Approval was contingent upon 50% brick on all buildings.
Petitioner requests an amendment to prior approval requiring only 50% of brick on front
elevation. Mr. Bill Pucillo, Burke Properties, stated that it is not cost effective to have 50%
brick on all buildings. Discussion ensued wherein this is the first of several duplex phases that
will be proposed and the Commission agreed to keep the building standards at a higher level.
Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to add, THEREFORE BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, That due to the quality of architectural design on the rear
elevation, side elevations will consist of brick band to the lowest window sill height.
Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 74-99 was
Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 74-99 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 75-99 – Recommendation of approval of a Final Plat for the
Champions Village Addition No. 2 of Country Club Villages by Burke Properties, located in the
NE ¼ of Section 25. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Final plat conforms to approvals of preliminary plat. Ruekert & Mielke,
Public Works and Public Utilities have approved engineering plans. All staff and engineering
changes appear to have been made. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to amend
resolution to change the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to remove CSM and replace with
Final Plat. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 75-99 was
Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 75-99 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 76-99 -- Recommendation of approval of a Certified Survey Map
for a Two (2) lot land division for the Lang property located in the SE 1/4 of Section 20. (Tax
Key No. 2243.991 and 2243.991.001). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner proposing two lot land division after receiving
sketch approval in May, 1999. Staff recommends approval subject to resolution of engineering
review. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 76-99 was Adopted unanimously.
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). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Smith seconded. Petitioner proposing to remove old building after the
completion of new building. A conditional use grant is required for the lighting fixtures in the
horseshoe pit. The new building will have brick on two elevations and siding on the east and
south. Future expansion plans would be from the east and south. An accessory building is
shown to the south of the horseshoe pits. The submitted landscape plan is missing the
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description key. The canopy height is under review. The grading plans have been reviewed
by Ruekert & Mielke and do not meet stormwater standards. Staff recommended deferral
pending resolution of stormwater issues. Petitioner, Mrs. Judy Wachowiak, addressed
Commission that she will be submit landscape description key and that grading plans are being
revised and should be completed within the next week to ten days. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to amend resolution to replace the T-111 siding with horizontal siding on the
east elevation. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion fails with a 3-3
vote. Commissioner’s Hulbert, Gummer and Smith voting Yes. Mayor De Angelis, Alderman
Salentine and Commissioner Schaumberg voting No. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to
Defer this item allowing petitioner time to address the stormwater issue. Alderman Salentine
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 77-99 was Deferred 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). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg
seconded. Petitioner requesting to divide 3 acres from existing 7 acre parcel to rezone to OIP
overlay and conditional use grant for cellular communication tower. Parcel has easement
access only. This is permitted provided private access road is constructed to municipal
standards. Submittals for communications tower conditional use have not been received.
Commissioner Smith made a motion to Defer until the cellular provider submits Conditional
Use Grant application for communication tower. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 78-99 was Deferred unanimously
RESOLUTION #P.C. 79-99 -- Approval of an amended Building, Site and Operation
Plan for Denoon Saloon at the property located at W198 S10857 Racine Avenue (Tax Key
No. 2287.016.002). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine
seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct a 12’ x 18’ kitchen addition to existing building.
The exterior elevations will match the existing structure. Previous approval granted for
landscaping has not been completed. The City of Muskego is holding $2,000 cash deposit
from current owner securing completion of landscaping. Petitioner’s representative, Mr. Bob
Schultz, architect, stated that the petitioners would be closing on this property on July 31 and
the landscaping would be completed by that date. Mr. Schultz handed out sketches showing
the proposed signage. On the pylon sign the plastic will be removed and replaced with wood
and white lettering. The front elevation of the building will show petitioners’ name in neon
above the words Denoon Saloon. Petitioners were informed to submit sign plans to the Plan
Department to determine correct amount of signage allowed. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution
#P.C. 72-99 was Adopted with a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Gummer voting No.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Discussion ensued wherein Staff did research the approval process as requested from
previous meeting. The City Attorney informed Staff that once an item is granted approval the
Plan Commission has 30 days to reconsider item. Once this 30 day period has past, the
decision is binding. Enforcement on approvals is a staff function, unless the issue is subject to
a Conditional Use Grant, which may include Annual Plan Commission Reviews.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 8:55 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