Plan Commission Minutes 05-04-99
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
MAY 4, 1999
Minutes of the Plan Commission held on May 4, 1999, in the Muskego Room, City Hall, W182
S8200 Racine Avenue.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 April 20, 1999, meeting.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to amend the
minutes under Consent Business; Resolution #P.C. 36-99 add …..State Statue directs
regulation in this instance. Under State Statue, Plan Commission may not deny or modify
use of this regulation. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, minutes from the
April 20, 1999 Plan Commission Meeting were Amended unanimously. Upon a voice vote,
motion to approve the amended minutes was passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 37-99 – Approval of a 20’ X 36’ Accessory Structure for the
Hayden property located at S78 W18225 Lions Park Drive (Tax Key No. 2195.939.001). This
resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. Petitioner proposing to construct a
720 square foot accessory structure. The proposed outbuilding will be 14 feet in height and
have vinyl siding. All offsets and setbacks exceed the requirements for the district. Petitioner
requested clarification on expiration of approval. Mr. and Mrs. Hayden plan on constructing
this proposed structure in the Spring of 2000. Plan Commission approval would expire May 4,
2000, however, petitioner would be allowed to request an extension. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 37-99 was Adopted unanimously.
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. No new information has been provided and petitioner has requested to be
deferred until the May 18, 1999 Plan Commission meeting. Commissioner Gummer made a
motion to defer. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
40-99 was Deferred unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 44-99 – Recommendation of Approval of a Certified Survey Map
for a two (2) lot land division for the Buechel property located in the NE ¼ of Section 9. (W175
S7171 Lake Drive / Tax Key No. 2193.998.00A). Due to potential conflict of issues, Mayor De
Angelis recused himself from this item with Alderman Salentine acting as Chair for this
resolution. This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. The City’s lengthy
legal and engineering review has indicated that this proposed parcel meets the very minimum
requirements for the zoning district. However, the proposed lot violates the intent of the
Ordinance and may result in the future subdivision of lake properties. Staff does not advocate
this type of division around the lake based on intent of ordinance, however, Staff cannot
recommend denial without legal foundation. As such, Staff will make no recommendation to
avoid sending the message that such land divisions are encouraged in the City. Petitioner’s
representative, Attorney Don Murn, addressed the Commission stating that their engineer has
worked with Ruekert & Mielke to workout engineering concerns. Attorney Murn feels that this
proposed division meets requirements of code and requests that Commission approve.
Discussion ensued wherein Commission members felt that this could set a precedent for future
division of lake properties and questioned the feasibility of good land use. If a certified survey
map is submitted, petitioner would be required to raze the outbuildings, and address Ruekert &
Mielke’s certified survey map revised comments. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 44-99
was Defeated with a 3-2 vote. Commissioner’s Gummer, Smith and Hulbert voting No.
Alderman Salentine and Commissioner Schaumberg voting Yes. Mayor De Angelis did not
participate in discussion or voting of this resolution. Alderman Salentine turned the Chair back
to Mayor De Angelis.
CONSENT BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 50-99 – Approval of a 20’ x 20’ Accessory Structure for the
Schmidt property located at W151 S7916 Mystic Drive (Tax Key No. 2214.993). This
resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve. Alderman
Salentine seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct a 400 square foot accessory structure.
The proposed outbuilding will be 12.5’ in height and have vinyl siding to match the residence.
All offsets and setbacks exceed the requirements for the district. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 50-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 51-99 – Approval of a 36’ x 60’ Accessory Structure for the Treba
property located at W188 S10411 Kelsey Drive (Tax Key No. 2285.999.008). This resolution
was read by title only. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve. Alderman Salentine
seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct a 2,160 square foot pole building on a 5 acre
parcel. The outbuilding will be approximately 20 feet in height. All offsets and setbacks
exceed the requirements for the district. The existing outbuildings will be razed to
accommodate the proposed structure. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 51-99 was
Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 52-99 – Recommendation of approval to rezone the
Luedke/Ludwig-Strampe properties located in the SE ¼ of Section 3 and the NE ¼ and SE ¼
of Section 10 from RS-3, Suburban Residence District and RS-2, Suburban Residence District
to RS-3/OPD, Suburban Residence District with a Planned Development Overlay, RS-2/OPD,
Suburban Residence District with a Planned Development Overlay and B-3/OPD, General
Business District with a Planned Development Overlay. (Tax Key Nos. 2172.997, 2197.999,
2200.992.004, 2200.992.005 and 2200.999). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve.
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Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner’s previous proposal for an OPD was
rejected by Common Council following zoning public hearing. The main concern for
disapproval was the proposed multifamily and duplex units. Petitioner is now proposing single-
family development with an expanded business use along Janesville Road. This new proposal
has eliminated all duplex and multi-family units while increasing the business area from 16.4
acres to 22.5 acres. The road layout is consistent with conceptual plan which Plan
Commission had previously approved. Petitioner has indicated that there are no prospective
plans for the business area at this time. Staff recommends that business area be rezoned to
B-3/OPD to match the area on the north side of Janesville Road. All proposed development
plans for this area would be required to appear before Plan Commission and require a Public
Hearing. This proposed conceptual plan conforms with the 2005 Comprehensive Plan.
Petitioner’s representative, Mr. Ken Servi, addressed Commission that this is the same plan
that had been approved previously without the multi-family units. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 52-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 53-99 – Approval of a one (1) lot sketch land division for the
Schweitzer property located in the NE ¼ of Section 13 at W124 S7975 North Cape Road. (Tax
Key No. 2209.999). Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposes to divide one lot off a 68 acre parcel. Proposed parcel
would contain 10 acres and 643 foot minimum width. Access is available for both parcels from
North Cape Road City water is not available and are serviced by sewer. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to state, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That Plan Commission waive the request to have the 68 acre remnant parcel
surveyed. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 53-99
was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 53-99 was
Adopted 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). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer
seconded. Petitioner proposing to amend previously approved conditional use and building,
site and operation plan to expand the sales portion of the existing business. Staff suggests
that the proposed fenced-in gravel area is too large and should be used for storage only, no
sales of vehicles should be permitted in this area as all parking area for sale vehicles are
required to be paved. The submitted plan does not indicate how and where vehicles are to be
located. Lighting plans need to be submitted. Discussion ensued wherein the fenced in area
needs to be marked off with the exact number of vehicles to be stored. Suggestion was made
that the fencing should be decorative nearest the right-of-way. In addition, the parking layout
in the vehicle sales area should be illustrated. Commission needs to decide if this request is
substantial change which would require a public hearing. Mr. Jacob Frey addressed
Commission that he is asking for more spaces than needed at this time. He plans to have his
business increase in the future and this would allow him the availability of expansion without
returning to Plan Commission. Mr. Frey stated that he would not be selling automobiles from
the fenced in area; the vehicles stored in this area will be for repair, service and customer
pickup. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution to remove the first
WHEREAS. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 54-99
was Amended unanimously. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer this item allowing
petitioner time to submit requested parking and lighting plans. Commissioner Smith seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Amended 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). Alderman Salentine made
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a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner is requesting to alter
previously approved building materials for the facade. The dry-vit band at top of structure will
be removed and replaced with siding. The brick placement will be adjusted, however,
comparable amount of brick will be used on building. Other proposed changes are: exterior
stairwells are removed and incorporated inside building; a four-season sunroom will be
constructed at rear of building; ramp leading to underground parking has been relocated to the
other side of building; landscaping similar to the previous approval and petitioner will need to
submit a grading plan. Mr. Bill Seno addressed Commission that due to cost overruns
requested changes were created. Mr. Seno explained the proposed changes to the building.
Discussion ensued wherein petitioner was given several suggestions by Commission to help
improve the look of the building be more acceptable to the standards previously approved.
Commissioner Gummer suggested that two different widths of horizontal siding could be
incorporated; additional dormers; or shutters to help break the mass of the structure.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to defer this item allowing petitioner to resubmit
alternative plan. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 55-99
was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 56-99 – Approval of a one (1) lot sketch land division for the
Pellman property located in the NW ¼ Section 15 at S78 W16312 Woods Road. (Tax Key No.
2218.990). Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg
seconded. Petitioner has requested to create a 12 acre parcel from the existing 34 acre
property. The outbuildings retained on small lot on north side of Woods Road are associated
with remainder of property on south side of roadway and meet the code requirements.
Petitioner would require approximately 13 acres to support the outbuildings. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution in the third WHEREAS, changing zoning to RS-
2….lot size of 20,000 square feet and an average minimum width of 110 feet… Alderman
Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 56-99 was Amended unanimously.
Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 56-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 57-99 – Approval of a two (2) lot sketch land division for the Lang
property located in the SW ¼ Section 21 on Racine Avenue. (Tax Key No. 2243.991).
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner
proposing a two lot land division from an existing 13 acre parcel on Racine Avenue, one lot will
be approximately 5 acres and the other will be approximately 6.24 acres. Both lots meet the
requirements of the R-1 district. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 57-99 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. Commissioner Gummer
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. The SEWPRC Parks and Open
Space Plan denotes a future park in the area of the Rosewood Estates outlot. The Park and
Recreation Board has decided not to require a park dedication from the subdivision as the
outlot is primarily wetland and will not be developed. The Rosewood Estates Subdivision
cannot receive SEWPRC approval until such time as the City notifies them that the park
requirement has been removed from the subdivision. Commissioner Hulbert stated that in the
third Whereas of Resolution #P.C. 58-99 it states …required to be dedicated to the City… this
was not the intent to have this property dedicated, instead this property would have been
purchased. At the time of the April 12 Park and Recreation Board meeting, it was the intention
of the Board not to purchase this wetland area. After discussion regarding this entire open
space park land and if the City should be looking into acquiring the entire parcel, Alderman
Salentine made a motion to defer this item to allow the Park and Recreation Board to discuss
this item at their May 10 meeting. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 58-99 was Deferred unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 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