Plan Commission Minutes 06-01-99
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 1, 1999
Minutes of the Plan Commission meeting held on June 1, 1999 in the Muskego Room,
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioners Gummer, Hulbert, Schaumberg
and Smith, Plan Director Turk, Assistant Plan Director Wolff and Recording Secretary
Blenski.
The secretary reported that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law on May 28, 1999.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Hulbert moved for approval of the May 18, 1999 minutes. Commissioner
Salentine seconded; motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 40-99 - Approval of Conditional Use Grant for the Sale and
Service of Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Personal Watercraft, and ATVs at the Property
Located at S83 W18410 Saturn Drive (Graves and Gara). On the floor, deferred May
18, 1999. Mr. Wolff acknowledged receipt of a letter from Attorney Grade outlining the
restrictions the petitioners are willing to accept. These restrictions require the tenants
to move if the site became too intense and surrender the conditional use at the
proposed site. Mr. Graves was present and agreed to the restrictions. Mayor De
Angelis stated there is concern about future tenants at the site once the conditional use
is granted. He noted that the conditional use goes with the property. Mr. Graves does
not own the property. Even if the property owner agrees to surrender the conditional
use permit, it would be strictly voluntary. Mr. Wolff noted that the conditions
established are for this particular use and may not be applicable to others in the future.
The Mayor stated that the conditional use is a recorded document. In response to
questions from the commissioners, Mr. Graves agreed to remove lawn and garden
equipment and motorcycles from his proposed plan and to have only two machines
displayed in front of the building. Commissioner Hulbert stated that a definition of a
personal water craft needed to be included. Commissioner Gummer moved to amend
the resolution to remove “motorcylces” and “lawn and garden equipment” in the first
and fifth paragraphs. Commissioner Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Commissioner Salentine moved to include the definition of a personal water craft
(PWC) as a nonenclosed vehicle, with an internal engine powered by jet drive not to
exceed 14’ in length and a 4.5’ beam and to add the following restrictions to the
resolution:
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Area Restriction. The permissive use shall be limited to the current 4,500 square feet
of space occupied by rental unit located at S83 W18410 Saturn Drive, and may not be
expanded in size.
Activity Restrictions. The use shall be restricted to the sales and service of
snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and personal water craft, and related parts
and accessories.
Sales Restrictions. The use shall be restricted to annual gross sales, including all
income from sales of new and used machines, parts, accessories and service, of 1.8
million dollars ($1,800,000).
Display Restrictions. No more than 2 machines of any and all types may be displayed
outdoors on the premises at any one time, and no machines may be left outdoors
during non-business hours.
Annual Reviews. The business shall be required to schedule itself before the Planning
Commission annually, on or about the anniversary date of the granting of the
conditional use, for the purpose of reviewing the matter generally, and more specifically
to address: (i) determining whether the business remains in compliance with the
conditional use; (ii) reviewing sales activity records of the business; (iii) determining
how close the business is to achieving its maximum allowed sales at this site; (iv) being
updated by the business on its future business plans including, when appropriate, its
plans to move the business to a new permanent retail location; and (v) such other
matters as are of concern to the Commission.
Financial Reporting. The business shall no less than semi-annually provide the City
Planner with a copy of documentation reporting its total gross sales since the last
report, its total year-to-date sales, a comparison chart showing current year-to-date
sales figures versus prior year-to-date sales figures, and a comparison chart showing
annualized sales figures year by year since starting the business. The business shall
also provide such other documentation as the City Planer requests to supplement his
review.
Commissioner Smith seconded; motion carried. Commissioner Salentine moved to
further add that maintenance will be done inside with doors and windows closed, hours
of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weeknights and 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on
Saturday, no outside storage will be allowed, no parking of trailers in the front of the
building, and trailer parking will be permitted in parking spaces on west side of site.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded; motion carried. Commissioner Hulbert moved to
amend resolution to limit trailers, open or enclosed to two. Commissioner Gummer
seconded. Motion failed with a tie vote. Mayor De Angelis and Commissioners
Salentine and Schaumberg voting “no” and Commissioners Hulbert, Gummer, and
Smith voting “yes.” Commissioner Gummer moved to amend resolution to limit number
of trailers to three. Commissioner Smith seconded; motion carried. Resolution #P.C.
40-99, as amended, adopted 6-0.
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). On the floor, deferred May 18, 1999. Mr. Wolff
stated that there was no new information to report. Commissioner Hulbert expressed
concern about the proposed number of vehicles (50) to be serviced or sold. He
believes it is excessive in comparison to similar existing operations and questions if
other business activity is planned but is not being disclosed. He suggests future review
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include that the use of glitter banners on vehicles be discontinued and that the
conditions of approval for Pioneer Auto be applied at this site as well. Commissioner
Hulbert moved to defer. Commissioner Gummer seconded; motion carried
unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS:
Assistant Plan Director Wolff requested that the following items be reviewed
individually:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 63-99 - Approval of a 24’ 8” x15’ 4” Accessory Structure
(Pumphouse) for the Muskego-Norway School property located at W216 S10586
Crowbar Road. Commissioner Hulbert moved for adoption. Commissioner Smith
seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 64-99 - Approval of Double Face Tenant Monument Sign
for Property Located at S75 W17301 Janesville Road (Muskego Mall). Commissioner
Salentine moved for adoption. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Mr. Wolff stated
that staff concerns deal with the color scheme of the proposed sign in relation to the
existing color and signage of the building. The new sign needs to complement what
already exists. Commissioner Hulbert noted that the signs located at the City’s other
centers or malls do not contain the individual names of each tenant. There should be
limits to the number of tenant names contained on the sign. Several commissioners did
not favor “Muskego Mall” as the name of the development and “Westwood Mall” was
suggested. Commissioner Gummer noted that the Plan Commission has been more
restrictive with developments located in the downtown area. He prefers the sign
contain the development name only. Commissioner Hulbert agreed. A representative
of Midwest Sign & Lighting, Inc. stated he was present on behalf of his company and
the property owner, Mr. Cunningham. He stated that a potential tenant, to be located in
the rear of the building, contacted him regarding signage. The building already
contains the maximum signage allowed. Mayor De Angelis stated that the landlord
needs to work with each individual tenant regarding signage. Commissioner Hulbert
moved to defer. Commissioner Gummer seconded; motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
There was no new business. Mayor De Angelis stated that a special meeting would be
held Thursday, June 17, 1999.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
The Mayor introduced Mr. Brian Turk, the City’s new Plan Director to the Commission.
He thanked Dustin Wolff for all of his efforts in the interim period as did Commissioner
Hulbert.
ADJOURNMENT:
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Commissioner Hulbert moved to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Commissioner Gummer
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Recording Secretary