PC MIN 05-16-2000
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday May 16, 2000 7:00 PM
Muskego Public Library, Conference Room 5, S73 W16663 Janesville Road
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Chiaverotti, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Brodel, Smith, Gummer,
Plan Director Turk and Recording Secretary Asti.
Secretary Asti 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 2, 2000 meeting.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was adopted
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION
None
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
RESOLUTION #P.C. 137-99 - Recommendation of approval to Rezone the MW Marine property from
I-1, Industrial Park to I-1/OIP, Industrial Park with the Institutional and Public Service Overlay District
located in the SW ¼ of Section 1 (Tax Key No. 2162.999 / S63 W13951 West College Avenue). This
resolution was read by title only. No new information has been received on this item. Commissioner
Schaumberg made a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution
#P.C. 137-99 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 138-99 - Approval of a Conditional Use Grant and Building, Site and Operation
Plan for a 100 foot tall monopole telecommunications tower for the Milwaukee SMSA Limited Partnership
at the MW Marine property located at S63 W13951 West College Avenue. (SW ¼ of Section 1 / Tax
Key No. 2162.999). This resolution was read by title only. No new information has been received on this
item. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 138-99 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 026-2000 -- Approval of a ten lot sketch Preliminary Plat for the Rosewood
Estates Addition No. 1 for Rosewood Estates Corporation, located in the NE ¼ and NW ¼ of Section 11
(Tax Key No. 2202.994). This resolution was read by title only. No new information has been received
on this item. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 026-2000 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 084-2000 – Determination of Use : Classification of Community Based
Residential Facilities in residential and business zoning districts. This resolution was read by title only. At
the next Plan Commission meeting there should be information to have action taken on this resolution.
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice
vote, Resolution #P.C. 084-2000 was Deferred unanimously.
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued
May 16, 2000
CONSENT BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 088-2000 – Approval of 720 square foot accessory structure for the Slamann
property, located in the SW ¼ of Section 32 (Tax Key No. 2287.001 / W200 S10687 East Shore Drive).
This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Smith seconded. Plan Director Turk stated that in the third Whereas the number 1379
has been replaced with the correct number of 869. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 088-2000 was
Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 089 - 2000 – Approval of a Business Site and Operation Plan for
Muskego Norway School District, for parking lot expansion on the high school property located in
the SW ¼ of Section 34 (Tax Key No. 2242.999 and 2237.999.001 / W183 S8750 Racine
Avenue). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Alderman Chiaverotti seconded.
Petitioner proposing to construct a parking lot addition to accommodate the need for adequate
student parking. Adding the 175 spaces to the existing 450 spaces will make a grand total of 625
parking spaces. A single landscape island with trees is being proposed in the center of the
parking lot. The island will prevent “cut-through” existing traffic. Petitioner has proposed to install
five Red Maple Trees in center island. This species is not desirable in narrow planting islands due
to parking lot damage from root system. Species for island should be type of ornamental tree.
Petitioner requested from staff a listing of acceptable trees. Lighting proposed around perimeter
of lot. Poles and fixtures will be similar to fixtures at Lake Denoon Middle School. Petitioner
working with City Engineer to resolve stormwater concerns. Upon a roll call voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 089-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 090 - 2000 – Recommendation to rezone the Landvest Development
Group, Inc. property located south of Janesville Road and east of Crowbar Road, from A -
Agriculture District and OHS - Highway Service Overlay District, to B-2 General Business District
(Tax Key No. 2231.998 / No Address Assigned). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner proposing to rezone approximately 32
acres from A- Agricultural District and OHS Highway Service District to B-2 Local Service Center
District. The 2005 Comprehensive Plan indicates this area to remain in agricultural and rural use.
The draft 2010 Comprehensive Plan indicates this land to remain in agricultural and rural use, but
suggests that five to ten acres in the general vicinity of Crowbar Road and Janesville Road, be
rezoned to B-2. Petitioner stated that he would prefer to appear before the Comprehensive Plan
Committee to state his arguments for this request. A Public Hearing for rezoning has been
scheduled before Common Council on May 23, 2000. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to
Defer. Alderman Chiaverotti seconded Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 090-2000 was
Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 091 - 2000 – Approval of a two lot sketch land division for the Johnson
property, located in the NE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2257.996 / W126 S9555 North Cape
Road). Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Petitioner proposing to create two lots that meet the zoning district requirements. Parcels will be
serviced by City sewer and private well. The final Certified Survey Map must depict right-of-way
dedications to conform to adopted 2010 Highway System Plan. Dedication of North Cape Road
and Ryan Road should be placed on the final Certified Survey Map. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 091-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued
May 16, 2000
RESOLUTION #P.C. 092 - 2000 – Approval of a one lot sketch land division of the Boehm
property, located in the SE ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No. 2224.994 / No address assigned).
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded.
Petitioner proposing to create one new residential parcel which is a remnant of a four lot land
division that was adopted and recorded in 1997. The statutory definition of “subdivision” precludes
use of certified survey map prior to September, 2002. Staff recommends several items for
petitioner: proceed by plat; increase size of parcel to exceed 1 ½ acres, avoiding Statutory
definition of a subdivision; or defer land division to September, 2002, when the five year
restriction expires. Petitioner’s agent, Wayne Salentine, addressed Commission stating that this
parcel has gone through the court process. Mr. Salentine stated that the statues pertain to
property not owner. Mr. Salentine requested legal opinion on this issue. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to Defer to obtain legal opinion. Commissioner Brodel seconded Upon a voice
vote, Resolution #P.C. 092-2000 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 093 - 2000 – Approval of a two lot sketch land division for the Peters
property, located in the SW ¼ of Section 33 (Tax Key No. 2291.997 / S107 W18677 Muskego
Dam Road). Commissioner Brodel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded.
Petitioner proposing to subdivide an agricultural parcel into two parcels. Parcels meet the zoning
district requirements. Delineation by SEWRPC must be illustrated on the final Certified Survey
Map. A wetland crossing permit needs to be obtained from DNR to provide access to the parcel.
Parcels will be served by private sanitary sewer and private wells. Mr. Peters addressed
Commission stating a successful perc test has been completed. Mr. Peters has a concern that the
thirty foot access is not sufficient for the number of residents that will be using this roadway.
Discussion ensued wherein the thirty foot access road is adequate. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 093-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 094 - 2000 – Approval of a two lot sketch land division for the Lowe
property, located in the NE ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key No. 2229.992.006 / No address assigned).
Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner
proposing a two lot land division similar to a 1998 land division request. Petitioner requesting to
access the parcels by private driveway to be constructed within the 120 foot unimproved roadway.
There are no City records that the road extension connects to dedicated or reserved right-of-way.
The proposed land division would create four parcels being served by a single access drive. The
adopted Public Works policy requires fully improved street constructed to City specifications to
serve four parcels. Upon submittal of final certified survey map, petitioner shall file applications to
rezone parcels to incorporate the OPD in order to meet code requirements. Mr. Lowe stated that
he will work with the City to bring all four lots into conformance. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution
#P.C. 094-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 095 - 2000 – Approval of a four lot sketch land division for the Wiza
property, located in the NW ¼ of Section 8 (Tax Key No. 2190.994.003 / W197 S7325 Hillendale
Drive). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded.
Petitioner received Plan Commission and Common Council approval in 1998. Petitioner did not
record land division within the allotted time frame and is requesting re-approval. Submitted
proposal is identical to the approval in 1998, however, according to the new Stormwater
Management Ordinance, City Engineer must approve drainage and grading plan prior to issuance
of building permits. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 095-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued
May 16, 2000
RESOLUTION #P.C. 096 - 2000 – Approval of a three lot final certified survey map for the
Henneberry property, located in the SE ¼ of Section 20 (Tax Key No. 2239.996 / No address
assigned). Commissioner Brodel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded.
Petitioner proposing to divide three parcels from farm property. Petitioner rezoning property to
RCE district and proposed parcels conform to zoning district requirements. A 22 acre remnant
parcel will be rezoned to A, Agricultural District. Parcels will be served by private sewer and water
facilities. Wetlands will need to be delineated on final certified survey map. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 096-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 097 - 2000 – Determination of non-substantial change to Business Site
and Operation Plan and Conditional Use Grant for B. Michael’s Spirit House, located in the NW ¼
of Section 4 (Tax Key No. 2174.189 / S64 W19295 Martin Drive). Commissioner Gummer made
a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing to serve “simple
Mexican” food at tavern. Property is currently zoned RS-3/OED with Conditional Use Grant.
Current proposal requests modest interior alterations to serve food. Currently seating capacity is
for 38 patrons and petitioner proposes to add two tables to increase capacity to 46. Upon a roll call
vote, Resolution #P.C. 097-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 098 - 2000 – Recommendation to Common Council regarding the
implementation of COMM 83. Staff is still evaluating the rules and plans to have resolution prepared for
the June 6, 2000 meeting. Staff requested that this item be deferred until evaluation is complete.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Review July meeting dates -- discussion ensued wherein the first Tuesday of the month in July is a
holiday. Committee decided that the first meeting in July would be canceled unless a substantial amount
of proposals are submitted. The tentative date for Plan Commission meeting would be Thursday, July 6,
2000.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Commissioner Brodel 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
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