Plan Commission Minutes 04-20-99
CORRECTED*
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
APRIL 20, 1999
Minutes of the Plan Commission held on April 20, 1999, in the Muskego Room, City Hall,
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue.
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 8:17 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:
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 16, 1999, meeting.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was
passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 20-99 -- Approval of a Conceptual Building, Site and Operation
Plan for the Lakeview Tavern property located at W171 S7260 Lannon Drive. (Tax Key No.
2198.001). This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. Petitioner’s
representative, Tim Lang, has submitted a revised site plan. Parking stalls in front of building
have been eliminated. Drainage issues along South Lane to northeast corner of property have
been addressed. Some new landscaping has been proposed for perimeter of site and along
Lannon, however a detailed landscape plan needs to be submitted. Lighting plans for parking
lot need to be submitted. It has been determined at the previous Plan Commission meeting
that the tavern parcel is not to be considered an OLS district parcel. Discussion ensued
regarding the parking area on west side of Lannon Drive. Suggestions were given that this
area should have circular pattern for parking. Precast concrete curb and bumper were
suggested to allow customers to park in an orderly manner. The boat refueling hours will be
from 8:00 AM to dusk. Alderman Salentine made a motion to amend resolution in the last
WHEREAS, applicant will re-install a motor boat fuel pump previously approved on June 6,
1961. Hours of operation will be from 8:00 AM until dusk. Commissioner Gummer
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 20-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a
roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 20-99 was Adopted unanimously
RESOLUTION #P.C. 24-99 --Resolution #P.C. 24-99 Resolution Designating The
Proposed Boundaries And Approving A Project Plan For Tax Incremental District No. 8 City Of
Muskego, Wisconsin. This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. This item
was deferred to determine if Common Council can modify Plan Commission recommendations.
The City Attorney’s opinion is that any Plan Commission recommendations and approvals can
be modified by Common Council. The Common Council has final authority of project plan and
has ability to amend the project plan. The Plan Commission must set boundaries and make
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recommendations to be submitted to Council. Commissioner Hulbert stated that he could not
vote for this project plan with the demolition included and would want to see plans submitted
showing proposed project. Commissioner Hulbert would vote no without prejudice allowing
petitioner to resubmit plans in the future. The ponds should be done separate from this
project. Commissioner Gummer stated that this plan has no funding for payback to City.
Majority of Commissioners would like to see plan submitted showing proposed project.
Alderman Salentine would like to see trees and street lights installed in the downtown area,
along with burying of wires. All agreed that there are other types of funding to assist this
developer. Mayor stated that the County added another line item for widening of Janesville
Road. The cost estimates included in packets were discussed. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 24-99 was Defeated unanimously. Mayor De Angelis voted no due to the
cost of demolition being included in resolution.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 25-99 – Recommendation of approval of a Final Plat for the North
Cape Farms Subdivision by Metropolitan Engineering located in the SE ¼ of Section 13. (Tax
Key No. 2212.999). This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. The final plat
conforms to the approved preliminary plat. Staff suggests that all comments by Waukesha
County be included on plat; lots not permitting “walk-out” basement must be marked on final
plat; five foot street tree easement along all interior street lots; and placement of a stop sign on
Pipke Drive at North Cape Road. A single street name should be used for subdivision and be
designated as a court indicating a no thru street. Acting Plan Director Wolff stated that late in
the day staff received revised final plat however, had not had an opportunity to review plan.
The street name change and comments by engineer need to be addressed before submitting
to Common Council. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 25-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 27-99 -- Approval of truck parking for Jack and Marvin Strasser
located at S76 W17871 Janesville Road. (Johnny’s Petroleum - Tax Key No. 2196.975). This
resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. This item had been deferred allowing
Staff time to clarify approved number of vehicles stored in fenced area. After reviewing the
file, the number of vehicles in fenced area are not regulated. Alderman Salentine made a
motion to amend resolution changing #1. That all vehicles awaiting service and repair are to
be stored in the fenced in area. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 27-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended
Resolution #P.C. 27-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 30-99 –Approval of an Annual Conditional Use Grant Review to
allow two (2) mini storage warehouses for George Alex at the property located at S98
W12682/86 Loomis Road (Tax Key No. 2257.984). This resolution was brought back to the
floor for discussion. This item was deferred to allow petitioner time to clean site. After site
inspection petitioner has addressed all staff concerns and will install a fence within a thirty day
time period. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to Amend resolution to add THEREFORE
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a thirty (30) day window will be allowed for petitioner
to install fencing and receive proper approval. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 30-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote,
Amended Resolution #P.C. 30-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 34-99 – Approval of a Mother-In-Law/Two Family Unit for the
Knudsen property located at W198 S7380 Hillendale Drive (Tax Key No. 2190.994.009). –
RECONSIDERATION. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to bring this resolution
back to the floor for reconsideration. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 34-99 was brought back to the floor for reconsideration. Discussion ensued
wherein interpretation of the common entrance of the building needs clarification. Access to
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building and stairway does comply with ordinance. Commissioner Schaumberg made a
motion to amend resolution to remove the last THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED from the
resolution. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 34-99 was
Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 34-99 was Adopted
unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS:
*Correction
RESOLUTION #P.C. 36-99 – Approval of a 120 foot high Wind Generator Tower for
the Brzezinski property located at W200 S8443 Woods Road (Tax Key No. 2227.988.014).
This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct a 120’ wind tower to
generate electricity on a 9.7 acre parcel. Discussion ensued wherein the Wisconsin Statues
66.031 directs the regulation of solar and wind energy systems. *Under State Statue, Plan
Commission may not deny or modify use of this regulation. Although adjacent neighbors
opposed the installation of this tower, State Statute directs regulation in this instance.
Petitioner’s representative, Attorney Schober addressed Commission confirming that the
Statutes regulate approval of this type of request. Mr. Spitzner, neighbor to the north wanted
clarification on the location of this tower on the property. Commissioner Smith recommends
that petitioner could reduce height of tower due to consideration of neighbors. Petitioner
stated he was not aware of the opposition to this tower and would consider options presented
however the efficiency of structure would need to be addressed. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 36-99 was Adopted unanimously.
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 read by title only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner’s representative, J.D. Griffiths requested that this
item be deferred until the May 4, 1999 meeting as requested by Richard Hayden.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to defer. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice
vote, Resolution #P.C. 37-99 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 38-99 – Approval of a second 10’ X 12’ Accessory Structure for
the Olson property located at W175 S7134 Lake Drive (Tax Key No. 2193.133). This resolution
was read by title only. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert
seconded. Petitioner proposing to construct a second shed on a half acre parcel. There is
one shed on property. The proposed shed will be twelve feet in height; a barn style and
constructed of wood. This shed meets all requirements of this district. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 38-99 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION #P.C. 39-99 --Recommendation for the Renewal of the Permit for the
Conditional Use Grant #37 and the Approval for the Renewal for the Continued Operation of
the Asphalt Plant on Crowbar Road for Payne and Dolan. Alderman Salentine made a motion
to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. There was a Public Hearing for this resolution
prior to the beginning of this Plan Commission meeting. Discussion ensued wherein concerns
from neighbors regarding the evening trucking had been discussed at public hearing and have
been stated in the Public Hearing Minutes for Payne and Dolan dated April 20, 1999.
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Petitioner has stated that they will work with neighbors to improve conditions and modify the
noise levels with evening trucking. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to amend
resolution to read, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That included in the
conditional use, the petitioner will self-regulate the monitoring of trucking and provide
neighbors with information of contact personnel to resolve potential discrepancies.
Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 39-99 was Amended
unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 39-99 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. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. There was a Public Hearing for this resolution prior
to the beginning of this Plan Commission meeting. Petitioner proposing to operate a
snowmobile and ATV dealership providing service and sales of snowmobiles, ATVs, personal
watercraft, motorcycles and lawn and garden equipment. Staff has concerns with noise
during service and site constraints for parking/traffic circulation for drop-off and pick-up of
machines and deliveries; along with site maintenance/appearance with outdoor displays and
storage. This use should be confined to a single user site. Refer to Graves Public Hearing
Minutes for further discussion. Petitioner addressed Commission stating that this operation
would have very low traffic. There would be two units displayed in front of building with units
being stored in building overnight. Discussion ensued wherein similar uses at this location
have been a problem in the past. Commission would like Staff to acquire legal advice
regarding release of rights to Conditional Use once this tenant leaves the premises.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to Defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 40-99 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 41-99 – Approval to Amend the Conditional Use Grant for
Firestone Auto Service at the property located at S73 W16437 Janesville Road for Brian
Maurice. (Tax Key No. 2198.948). Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing to operate a general service facility.
The existing paint booth will be removed. A dumpster and additional landscaping will be
installed. The building will be modified to contain five service bays, none of the bays will face
Janesville Road. No tires will be stored outside and no automobiles will be sold on site. New
red cloth canopies will be installed. Refer to Maurice Public Hearing Minutes for further
discussion. Petitioner has agreed to remove legal description from principal conditional use.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 41-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 42-99 –Approval of an Annual Review for Goodwill Industries at
the property located at S75 W17301 Janesville Road. This resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Site
inspection of this property revealed that petitioner is in compliance with all requirements. No
complaints have been submitted to the Plan Department. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution
#P.C. 42-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 43-99 – Approval of a five (5) lot sketch land division for the
Wayne Salentine property located in the SE ¼ of Section 30. (across from Denoon Park on
Kelsey Drive / Tax Key No. 2280.998). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Gummer seconded. Petitioner submitted three different sketches subdividing a
40 acre parcel. Petitioner proposing to create four 8.75 acre parcels and one 5 acre property.
Proposing this configuration would require property to be rezoned to country estates. The
other sketch submitted creates four 9.4 acre parcels and one 2.4 acre parcel which does meet
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zoning requirements. Petitioner has met with Park and Recreation Board and proposed the
smaller parcel for park land in lieu of park dedication fees. Public Utilities Committee needs to
determine sewer service. Wetland delineation needs to be determined. Petitioner will need
perc tests and advised Commission that if he does not get all four perc tests he does not want
any. Commissioner Hulbert spoke as a member of the Park and Recreation Board and
advised that the Board is looking to acquire the 5 acre parcel for park land. Discussion ensued
wherein there would be the possibility of deed restrictions placed on parcels to prevent future
development. Mr. Salentine agreed to having the deed restrictions. Commissioner Smith
made a motion to amend resolution in the second WHEREAS, The proposed land division
would create five (5) lots, four with a minimum of 8.75 acres and the fifth lot with a minimum of
5 acres, and….. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 43-
99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 43-99 was
Adopted unanimously.
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 removed himself from this item with Alderman Salentine acting as Chair for this
resolution. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith
seconded. Petitioner’s representative, Attorney Kronquist, requested that this item be deferred
until the May 4, 1999 meeting allowing petitioner additional time to review engineer comments
and take comments into consideration with petitioner’s surveyor. Commissioner Schaumberg
made a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution
#P.C. 44-99 was Deferred unanimously. Mayor De Angelis did not participate in discussion or
voting of this resolution. Alderman Salentine turned the Chair back to Mayor De Angelis.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 45-99 -- Recommendation of Approval of a Certified Survey Map
for a two (2) lot land division for the Spitzner property located in the SW ¼ of Section 17. (Tax
Key No. 2227.988.013). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Gummer made
a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded. Petitioner proposing a two lot land
division which conforms to previously approved sketch. One lot contains 120 feet of frontage
along Woods Roads and the other lot would have 30 foot access strip serving over nine acres.
Petitioner has received approval for the wetland crossing permit. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 45-99 was Adopted unanimously.
At 11:05 P.M. Mayor De Angelis called for a ten minute break. At 11:15 P.M. Mayor De
Angelis called the meeting back to order.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 46-99 – Recommendation of Approval of a Certified Survey Map
for a one (1) lot land division for the Schaumberg property located in the NE ¼ and SW ¼’s of
Section 21. (Tax Key No. 2241.997). Due to potential conflict of issues, Commissioner
Schaumberg removed herself from this item. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing to divide one lot from a 120
acre parcel with EA and A zoning. The proposed parcel would be in the Agricultural zoning
and contain 2.75 acres and a 300 foot minimum width. The CSM indicates an access
easement from a 40 foot strip along Parker Drive that extends over 600 feet to main parcel.
Soil reports have been received indicating that the proposed parcel is suitable for a mound
system. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 46-99 was Adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 47-99 – Recommendation of Approval of a Certified Survey Map
for a one (1) lot land division for the Schaumberg property located in the NE ¼ and SW ¼ of
Section 21. (Tax Key No. 2241.997). Due to potential conflict of issues, Commissioner
Schaumberg removed herself from this item. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to
approve. Alderman Salentine seconded. Petitioner proposing to divide one lot is that zoned
Agricultural and would contain 2.75 acres and a 300 foot minimum width. The parcel would
access off Parker Drive. Soil reports have been received indicating that the proposed parcel is
suitable for a mound system. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 47-99 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 48-99 – Approval of a one (1) lot sketch land division for the
Schaumberg property located in the NE ¼ and SW ¼ of Section 21. (Tax Key No. 2241.997).
Due to potential conflict of issues, Commissioner Schaumberg removed herself from this item.
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Petitioner
is proposing to subdivide existing 83 acre property for DNR conservancy project. The lot will
have access from a 30 foot easement through smaller lot to Parker Road. Mr. Jim Jackley
from the Department of Natural Resources stated that this is the beginning of a conservancy
project. All parcels that the DNR will acquire will be kept as natural as possible. Alderman
Salentine made a motion to amend resolution in the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That
the Plan Commission approves of a plat of survey and waive the submittal requirement of
a Certified Survey Map creating a one (1) lot land.…… Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 48-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote,
Amended Resolution #P.C. 48-99 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 49-99 – Approval of a two (2) lot sketch land division for the Lang
property located in the NE ¼ and NW ¼ of Section 28. (Tax Key No. 2270.999).
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded.
Petitioner proposing to divide two parcels one being 36 acres and the other 101 acres. The
smaller lot will have frontage along Parker Road and the larger lot will have access from a 33
foot easement through the smaller lot to Parker Road. The larger lot will be purchased by the
DNR for conservancy project. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution in
the THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of a plat of
survey and waive the submittal requirement of a Certified Survey Map creating a two (2) lot
land.…… Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 49-99 was Amended unanimously. Upon a
roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 49-99 was Adopted unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 11:38 P.M. Commissioner Schaumberg
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