PC MIN 05-02-2000 PH COMP PLAN
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
Tuesday May 2, 2000
Muskego Public Library, Conference Room 5, S73 W16663 Janesville Road
PUBLIC HEARING to consider the adoption of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan.
Present: Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Chiaverotti, Commissioners Gummer, Schaumberg, Brodel, Plan
Director Turk, Assistant Plan Director Wolff and Recording Secretary Asti.
Absent: Commissioners Hulbert and Smith.
Secretary Asti reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Mayor De Angelis declared the Public Hearing open at 7:02 p.m.
Mr. Tom Ludwig, Chairman of the Comprehensive Plan Committee, presented a history and goals of the
Committee; and that the purpose of the 2010 plan is to update the 2005 Comprehensive Plan. The
Committee has received input in the format of roundtable discussions with professionals in each of the
ten major plan elements, from neighborhood meetings and from a survey of households. Mr. Ludwig
mentioned that the Committee would take into consideration all comments addressed by the residents.
Mr. Ludwig introduced members of the Comprehensive Plan Committee: Mr. Harry Brodel, Mr. Russ
Kashian, Mr. Bruce Brownell, Mr. Dan Pavelko, Mr. Scott Garland (absent), and Alderman Sanders.
Plan Director Turk gave a presentation on the Vision Statement and Goals of the Committee. The ten
major plan elements that the Committee has studied are: Population Growth, Housing, Economic
Development, Schools/Education, Transportation, Utilities, Parks & Recreation, Agriculture, Environment
and Government. Plan Director Turk listed Committee recommendations under each major element.
Mayor De Angelis asked for members in the audience to address the Commission with their input of
concerns, questions, comments, etc.
Mr. Ron Ford, Chairman of the Muskego Lakes Land Conservancy, read his May 1, 2000 letter regarding
the Spring Creek Environmental Corridor. Mr. Ford stated the importance of maintaining the health of
this stream for the future well being of the Muskego Lakes.
Mr. Joe Dibb, S100 W13547 Loomis Drive, stated the importance of looking into the conditions of the
roads in the south end of the City, particularly the Muskego Dam Road and Durham Hill Road. Mr. Dibb
opposes the Industrial Park being placed in this area, as this will further decrease property values. Mr.
Dibb questioned whether the City would offer the same values that the Landfill Committee has agreed to
for the homes in this area.
Mr. Skip Bartes, S98 W12878 Loomis Drive, opposes the suggestions by the Comprehensive Plan
committee for a business park in the Durham Hill area. To change this area would create a hardship on
all neighbors.
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May 2, 2000
Ms. Cheryl Flores, President of Preserve Muskego, feels that the Vision statement does not conform to
the information presented in the 2010 Comprehensive Plan Report. The household surveys should have
been sent to all households not a small percentage of residents.
Ms. Lisa Klein, S74 W14493 Settler Way, read a prepared statement opposing the expansion of
Moorland Road and the business park at Moorland and College. Ms. Klein feels that the extension of
Moorland Road is not in the best interest of the City and will create multiple problems including
decreasing property values. Ms. Klein stated that the majority of residents that replied to the household
survey were against the expansion of their roads; are frustrated that their responses are not being
recommended and the land use decisions will destroy the rural atmosphere and open space.
Ms. Karen Knopick, W146 S7434 Durham Drive, has a concern with the number of overweight trucks
using Durham Drive as a cut-through. Ms. Knopick has notified the Police Department along with the
Department of Transportation to evaluate this situation, which she believes is ruining the condition of
Durham Drive.
Mr. Wayne Peterson, S68 W16916 Martin Drive, member of Preserve Muskego and past member of the
Comprehensive Plan Committee. Mr. Peterson opposes the industrial development along the Moorland
Road corridor and disagreed with contents of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Peterson feels that
people reside in Muskego for the quality of life and that the Committee needs to listen to the concerns
and comments of the people.
Mr. Jim Gruennent, S74 W14343 Settler Way, feels that the contents of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan
does not support the Vision Statement by the Committee. Mr. Gruennent would like to see quality not
quantity. The industrial details along the Moorland Road corridor do not support the Vision Statement.
Mr. Gruennent feels that Muskego should be preserved with a rural quality with parks, trees, community
centers, and natural attractions.
Mr. Ed Stefaniak, W182 S8756 Racine Avenue, is interested in the property located near the High
School, south of Woods Road and east of Racine Avenue, and would like to see zoning reconsidered to
high density RSM zoning.
Mr. Russ Jankowski, S102 W13815 Loomis Drive, commended the Committee on the amount of time
and effort put into preparing the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. However, Mr. Jankowski opposes the
Business Park located in the Durham Hill area.
Ms. Lisa Klein, addressed the Commission for a second time, stating that she is a member of Preserve
Muskego. If anyone is interested in joining Preserve Muskego they should contact Ms. Klein. The Group
is always looking for new members.
Mr. Chuck Wichgers, W153 S6463 Lawndale Place, opposes the development of the Moorland Road
corridor. Mr. Wichgers would like to see the development of Parkland Mall and place businesses along
Janesville Road and Tess Corners area. Mr. Wichgers asked the Committee to request Common
Council to reconsider the rezoning of the Moorland Road corridor.
Mr. Joe Grippe, W151 S6847 Golden Country Drive, feels that the Committee should stop and think why
people have moved to Muskego. Mr. Grippe stated his belief to keep the commercial development in
the downtown area.
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Mr. Joe Dibb, addressed the Commission and audience again, stating that most of the residents seem to
be concerned with the Moorland Road corridor and their own “back yard”. Mr. Dibb stated that he did not
recall any support from the residents of Muskego for the Durham Hill area when the landfill negotiations
were being conducted. Mr. Dibb requested that the Durham Hill area be preserved.
Mr. Nathan Olson, W135 S8266 Durham Drive, feels that any plan presented should have a commitment
to follow-through on the proposal. Mr. Olson has a real concern in making random changes in a
proposal. Mr. Olson would like to see the preservation of green space and lands for future parks not
development.
Ms. Pauline Jung, S99 W13277 Loomis Drive, stated that the proposed area for the business park
houses mostly retired residents that would be forced to leave an area that they have resided in all their
lives. This would put an additional hardship on the residents in this area.
Ms. Kathy Arbinger, S99 W13381 Loomis Drive, opposes the rezoning and potential of a business park
in the Durham Hill area. Ms. Arbinger has lived here all her life and is comfortable with the way the area
looks and does not want to see the proposed changes occur.
Mr. Stuart Scholz, S69 W14934 Dartmouth Circle, asked how the Committee can focus on the
downtown area when recommendations are being made to the other areas of the City.
Mayor De Angelis stated that the Committee will review all comments and prepare submittal to the Plan
Commission for further action. Any published documents will be made available to the public. There
being no further questions or comments, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra S. Asti
Recording Secretary
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