Plan Commission Minutes 05-18-99
CITY OF MUSKEGO APPROVED
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
MAY 18, 1999
Minutes of the Plan Commission held on May 18, 1999, in the Muskego Room, City Hall, W182
S8200 Racine Avenue.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioner’s Gummer, Smith, Schaumberg,
Hulbert, Acting Plan Director Wolff and Recording Secretary Asti.
Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting
Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 4, 1999, meeting.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was
passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 40-99 – Approval of Conditional Use Grant for the sale and
service of snowmobiles, motorcycles, personal watercraft and ATV’s at the property located at
S83 W18410 Saturn Drive for Arthur Graves. This resolution was brought back to the floor for
discussion. Petitioner has requested that this item be deferred until the June 1, 1999 meeting.
Alderman Salentine made a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice
vote, Resolution #P.C. 40-99 was Deferred unanimously.
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 has
been in contact with petitioner who is still organizing the site plan. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to defer. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
54-99 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 55-99 -- Approval of an amendment to a Building, Site and
Operation Plan for the Woods Road Senior Village property located at Racine Avenue and
Woods Road. (Tax Key No. 2242.984 and a portion of 2241.999). This resolution was brought
back to the floor for discussion. At the previous Plan Commission meeting, suggestions were
given to petitioner for the exterior of the building. Petitioner has submitted revised plans with
the following changes: sun porch has been increased in height to service both floors; a
second narrower horizontal siding has been added to all facades; and windows have been
added to the East elevation. Mr. Bill Seno addressed the Commission stating the colors will be
close to the original proposed plan with the brick being dark and the roof being light. Mr. Seno
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stated that after submitting revised plans, the two story sunporch element looked top heavy
and proceeded to hand out plans at meeting that showed modifications. The handout material
shows a shortened height of second floor window allowing for the band to be continued around
the building. The horizontal siding will be vinyl, roof will be textured, and window mullions will
be added. Discussion ensued wherein Commission would like to see the brick on the
sunporch extend to the base of second story along with architectural grills placed on all air-
conditioning units. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to amend resolution in the first
WHEREAS, change date to May 18, 1999; in the fourth WHEREAS, add .. construct a four-
season sunroom which will have brick from the ground level to the base of the second
story. Add THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Approval is contingent upon
resubmitting grading and drainage plans that meet the Engineering review due to
reconfiguration of underground parking. Architectural grills that match the siding are to
be placed over mechanicals . Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 55-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended
Resolution #P.C. 55-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 58-99 – Approval of an amendment to the Park and Open Space
Plan for the City of Muskego Parks and Recreation Department. This resolution was brought
back to the floor for discussion. Commissioner Hulbert stated that the Park and Recreation
Board decided at their May 10, 1999, meeting to bring this issue back for discussion and
refigured calculations on area. The Park and Recreation Board rescinded their previous
motion and have determined that the City should enter into negotiations to obtain this parcel
from the developer to use as a future passive park. Discussions with Jay Potter from
SEWRPC concluded that defeating this resolution will not delay the approval process for the
subdivision preliminary plat. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 58-99 was Defeated
unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 59-99 – Approval of temporary signs and stand for sale of
fireworks for Lynn Sorce at the northeast corner of the Sentry parking lot in the Muskego
Center Shopping Complex (W189 S7847 Racine Avenue). This resolution was read by title
only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Petitioner has submitted plans for a temporary fireworks stand in the Sentry Store parking lot.
No changes are proposed from last year’s approval. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
59-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 60-99 – Approval of a 14’ x 20’ Accessory Structure for the Cifaldi
property located at W137 S6848 Dunstan Court. (Tax Key No. 2163.033). This resolution was
read by title only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert
seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct a 280 square foot structure being 12 feet in
height. There is an existing 10 x 10 shed on property which will be razed to accommodate the
proposed 14 x 20 structure. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 60-99 was Adopted
unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 61-99 – Approval of a one (1) lot sketch land division for the
Hoormann property located in the NW ¼ of Section 10 at S72 W16460 Janesville Road. (Tax
Key No. 2198.997). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith
seconded. Petitioner proposing to divide a 2.5 acre RSM parcel into a 69,000 square foot
parcel and a 42,000 square foot parcel. The larger parcel would keep the 12 unit residential
building and the smaller parcel would be rezoned commercial to construct a multi-tenant
commercial office facility. Staff has concerns with the site layout. The Janesville Road right-
of-way along with 40 foot setback for building and 10 feet from lot line for parking will be taken
into consideration. The sketch submittals do not show access to the multi-family building.
Petitioner stated that the intent of this certified survey map is to extend the existing commercial
building and remove the existing residence. All affected properties should be included on the
certified survey map. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 61-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 62-99 – Approval to a conceptual amendment to a Conditional
Use Grant for E. .J. Salentine Buick-Pontiac at the property located at S66 W14444 Janesville
Road. (Tax Key No. 2165.973). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing a 20,996 square foot addition for
automobile sales and service. Building facades will be metal panels to match existing
structures and brick element added to addition which is visible from Janesville Road, matching
south facade. Existing structure on Janesville Road and Tess Corners Drive will be removed.
Petitioner is aware that right-of-way must be returned to greenspace and conform to City
Ordinances for parking areas at the time of the County’s Janesville Road reconstruction. Small
landscape islands have been added to better delineate the main access areas. Ruekert &
Mielke has indicated that they will require additional information to perform detailed review of
stormwater management practices. Petitioner will need to go to the Public Works Committee
to resolve the site stormwater concerns. Petitioner’s representative, Mr. Allen Link, and
Alderman Le Doux expressed their concerns to Commission not to have petitioner add the
landscaping on Tess Corners. Lengthy discussion ensued wherein the final decision
requested that petitioner will remove the asphalt and furnish landscaping to run the length of
property along Tess Corners Road. All parking on Tess Corners Drive right-of-way will be
removed and replaced with grass. Three access points on Tess Corners Road will be
permitted. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 62-99 was Adopted unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Mayor De Angelis announced that Common Council will hold a special meeting on
Thursday, May 20, 1999 to review candidates for the Planning Director position.
Commissioner Hulbert expressed his concern that the position of City Engineer is a
voting member to the Plan Commission. Commissioner Hulbert would like to have Common
Council review how the City manages this position. Mayor De Angelis stated that according to
State Statues this position is a voting position on Plan Commission.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 8:29 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