PC MIN 04-18-2000 PH AAA ASPHALT
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
Tuesday April 18, 2000
PUBLIC HEARING for a Conditional Use in accordance with Section 6.03 of the City of
Muskego Zoning Ordinance for AAA Asphalt for the purpose of operating a vehicle
maintenance and storage facility, located in the E 1/2 of the SE ¼ Section 30 (Tax Key No.
2280.999 / S99 W20523 Parker Drive).
Present: Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Chiaverotti, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg,
Brodel, Smith, Gummer, Assistant Plan Director Wolff and Recording Secretary Asti.
Secretary reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
Mayor De Angelis declared the Public Hearing open at 7:40 p.m.
Assistant Plan Director Wolff stated that petitioner is requesting approval to store business
related seasonal equipment. Zoning code permits non-agricultural indoor storage as a
Conditional Use. Petitioner plans to purchase the northern 35 acres of the parcel. The 40
acres located adjacent to Kelsey Drive are proposed to be divided for residential country
estate purposes.
Mayor De Angelis asked the petitioner if he wished to speak on this matter. Mr. Brian Hrin
stated that he has been a long time resident of Muskego and is requesting to keep his
business vehicles on the farm land he plans to purchase. There will be no outdoor
storage. All vehicles will be kept inside the existing buildings. Mr. Hrin’s business is
seasonal with the busiest time being in the summer months. Mr. Hrin purchases needed
materials in advance, and materials are delivered to the jobsite. No asphalt or materials
will be transported back to the farm. There will be no storage tanks or refuse brought back
to the proposed property. Mr. Hrin stated that he has no future plans to subdivide this
property.
Mayor De Angelis asked for members in the audience to address the Commission with their
input of concerns, questions, comments, etc.
Mrs. Geri Gordon, S99 W20367 Parker Drive, read a prepared opposition statement to this
proposal (available at the Planning Department). Mrs. Gordon feels that this business
would have a detrimental effect on this area. Other concerns from Mrs. Gordon were:
hours of operation; snow plowing equipment containing salt or other chemicals being
stored on property; will this property be subdivided in the future; how does this land use
compare with the proposed 2010 Comprehensive Plan; general maintenance of the trucks
may turn this property into a dumping ground; damage done by chemicals soaking into the
ground; damage done to the roads by the trucks, and this proposal does not fit into this
rural country atmosphere.
PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING, AAA ASPHALT, Continued
April 18, 2000
Mr. Bruce Peters, S104 W20914 Cindy Drive, opposes this proposal as it is not in keeping
with the rural area. This business belongs in the Industrial Park, not in a country setting.
Ms. Mary Ann Brunner, S106 W20182 North Shore Drive, opposes this proposal as the
land is zoned for rural living not for business. If this is approved, what will prevent
someone else from bringing in another business to this area.
Mr. Harold DeBack, W198 S10955 Racine Avenue, feels it is important to keep our farm
land and farm buildings preserved. If we have people running businesses from their
homes on farm land then we can be assured that the property will be kept in good working
order. Mr. De Back is in favor of this proposal as it will maintain open space and use the
buildings on this property.
Mr. Norm Pratt, S104 W20917 Cindy Drive, opposes for same reasons that have been
stated previously. Mr. Pratt feels that a precedent will be set for other businesses to want
to come into the area.
Mrs. Renee Graziano, S105 W20952 Patricia Court, feels that if this business starts to
grow then numerous buildings will be used for storage and the area will become unsightly.
Mrs. Graziano opposes this proposal.
Mr. Harold Gordon, S99 W20367 Parker Drive, opposes this proposal and would like to see
business stay in the Industrial Park. Mr. Gordon opposes the asphalt and chemicals that
are associated with this product.
Ms. Sara Clough, W190 S9808 Parker Drive, stated that this will damage the value of the
lands around proposed property. Ms. Clough stated that no one would want to build or buy
in the area after seeing a business located in this area.
Ms. Julie Loeding, W208 S10639 Karen Court, feels that coordinating plans needs to be
put into place for attractive planning in these areas. Ms. Loeding opposes this proposal.
Mr. Wayne Salentine, S79 W20465 Tyler Drive, owner of the property, feels that this
proposal is the only way to maintain farmland and utilize buildings. Mr. Salentine would like
to see restrictions placed on this Conditional Use. The lands will continue to be worked by
the present tenant to keep this property as a farm. Mr. Salentine stated that Mr. Hrin’s
truck would not do damage to the roads and that there are a number of businesses being
run from homes in this same area.
Mr. Jim Merk, W204 S10369 North Shore Lane, opposes proposal and is concerned with
potential damage to the soil and seepage of chemicals into the wells.
Mr. Harold Gordon, S99 W20367 Parker Drive, addressed the Commission for a second
time, stating his concern with products that used for this type of business. Mr. Gordon
purchased an asphalt driveway patch product and read the ingredients to the Commission.
His concern is the amount and type of chemicals being used for this type of business.
Mr. Greg Shuler, W204 S10346 Cindy Court, opposes this proposal due to the smell of the
asphalt trucks.
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PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING, AAA ASPHALT, Continued
April 18, 2000
Alderman Sanders feels that all of the above statements are worth considering. Alderman
Sanders does not believe this use is compatible. He has heard complaints from a number
of residents that feel this business should be kept in the Industrial Park.
Mr. Jay Pakalski, from Seal Master, told the Commission that the products Mr. Hrin
purchases are solid matter and will have no leakage effect. The material is 52% solid and
cannot soak into the ground. That exposure to this product is less dangerous than using
latex paint.
Mr. John Giove, S98 W21442 Parker Drive, would like to see this property remain a farm.
He feels that this proposal would damage the roads in the area and will have a negative
approach to the quality of life for the residents.
Mr. Mike Pastorek, W204 S10475 North Shore Drive, stated that if this proposal is allowed
in this area but the business does not become successful, what will happen to the next
person that will purchase this property. Mr. Pastorek is not in favor of this proposal.
Mayor De Angelis stated this matter would be heard through a resolution under New
Business later this evening. There being no further questions or comments, the Public
Hearing was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra S. Asti
Recording Secretary
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