PC MIN 01-18-2000
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
January 18, 2000
7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting in the Muskego Room, City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Salentine, Commissioners Hulbert, Smith, Gummer, Plan
Director Turk and Recording Secretary Asti.
ABSENT:
Commissioners Schaumberg and Brodel
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 January 4, 2000,
meeting. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the
minutes was approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 132-99 - Recommendation of Approval of a Building Site and
Operations Plan for Phase 1 of the “Dreamland” OPD Planned Development District, for
Jewel / Osco - American Stores Properties, Inc., by Dreamland Investors LLC, located in
the SW ¼ of Section 2 and the SE ¼ of Section 3. (Tax Key No. 2167.995 and 2172.999).
This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. Petitioner provided amended
plans to Staff on January 13, 2000. The photometrics submitted are in conformance with
City requirements. Plan Director Turk gave a history of what has been proposed and
approved for this project. Outstanding issues are whether or not the architecture
submitted is within Plan Commission’s expectations and if outdoor sales will be allowed.
Attorney John Finerty, petitioner’s representative, stated that detail has been added to the
submitted plans for the betterment of the project. Attorney Finerty introduced several
people to present brief presentations on this proposal. Mr. Peter Theodore, Camburas &
Theodore Ltd., described the height and length of all berms along with pointing out the
various landscaping contained in the parking area. Mr. Theodore stated that the front of
the building contains 85% (measured by linear square footage) of glass with tower
elevations for the main food and drug store and the small shops.
Mr. David Hene, American Store Properties, explained that this will be a state-of-the-art
food and drug store. The food store will employ both full and part-time people for a total of
two hundred employees. The drug store will have a drive-thru pharmacy for community
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convenience. Mr. Hene stated that Jewel-Osco has a strong commitment to the
community it serves.
Mr. Bill Grieve, Senior Engineer for Gewalt Hamilton Associates, gave a presentation on
the traffic study conducted and also described the additional turning lanes for Moorland
Road and Janesville Road. The west driveway will have a separate right in and right out
with a barrier to prohibit left turns onto to Janesville Road. The proposed traffic signal at
the east driveway will interconnect with the traffic signals at the intersection of Moorland
and Janesville Roads. A north bound turn lane is proposed on Moorland Road to minimize
traffic impact.
Lengthy discussion ensued wherein the Commission suggested that four sided architecture
with residential themes should be conducted throughout the entire building. Another issue
of concern is the screening of loading docks. The submitted plan is different than the
approved concept plans.
Discussion ensued wherein the Plan Commission expressed a dislike of white-faced
illuminated signage. Mr. Theodore stated that red-faced signage could be acceptable.
Mr. David Hene reported that the seasonal outdoor sales would consist of a 900 square
foot area on west side of property. The sales would be conducted from April 1 to June 30
selling potted plants, topsoil, peat, etc. This function will be conducted by Jewel-Osco
having no outside vendors. At this time the request for permanent outdoor sales and
storage was withdrawn from proposal. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer this
item allowing petitioner time to resubmit drawings showing four sided architecture with
residential themes and reconfiguration of the loading docks. Commissioner Smith
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 132-99 was Deferred unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
RESOLUTION #P.C. 78-99 – Approval of a two (2) lot sketch land division for the
Orville Peters property located in the SW ¼ of Section 33 (Tax Key No. 2291.997 / S107
W18677 Muskego Dam Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to defer. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 78-99 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 112-99 - Approval of Business Site and Operation (BSO) Plan
and Conditional Use Grant for a Gasoline Service Station and Convenience Store for the
O’Malley Investments, Inc. parcel located at the Northeast corner of STH 45 and STH 36 in
the NE ¼ of Section 25. (Tax Key Nos. 2257.978.004 and 2257.997 and part of adjacent
WEPCO right-of-way). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made
a motion to defer. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
112-99 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 113-99 - Approval of Conditional Use Grant and Building, Site and
Operation Plan for a 190 foot tall Monopole Telecommunications Tower for the Walter
Group at part of the property located at S107 W18677 Muskego Dam Road (Tax Key No.
2291.997). This resolution was brought back to the floor for discussion. Mr. Pedar
Christensen submitted information on four additional sites. After reviewing alternative site
possibilities, Sprint feels that it’s present selection is the best location. Mr. Christensen
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also presented a study from John Raffensperger, John Steele Appraisal Company,
confirming that the proposed tower would not adversely affect the value of the lands or
improved properties in the vicinity of the tower. Attorney Kathryn Kronquist stated that
Sprint has complied with all requests from the Plan Commission and have found this
present location to be the least obtrusive and most suitable. Commissioner Gummer
made a motion to defer this item due to the fact that submitted information by Mr.
Christensen was received day of the meeting and was not reviewed by staff or commission
members. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 113-99
was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 114-99 - Recommendation of Approval to conceptually rezone the
Peters property from A, Agricultural, to A/OIP, Agricultural with the Institutional and Public
service Overlay District located in the SW ¼ of Section 33 (Tax Key No. 2291.997 / part of
S107 W18677 Muskego Dam Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to defer. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 114-99 was Deferred unanimously.
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. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to defer. Alderman Salentine 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. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer. Alderman Salentine
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 138-99 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 139-99 - Approval of a Conditional Use Grant and Business, Site
and Operations Plan for Bryon Hrin / AAA Asphalt Sealing for the purpose of operating a
vehicle storage and maintenance facility on property located in the SW ¼ of Section 25
(Tax Key No. 2259.994 / Loomis Road). This resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer. Alderman Salentine seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 139-99 was Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 18-2000 - Approval of a three lot sketch land division for the
Henneberry property, located in the SW ¼ of Section 20 (Tax Key No. 2239.996 /
Henneberry Drive). Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. The three proposed parcels conforms to the RCE zoning district.
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Wetland delineation has been requested from Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning
Commission and will be illustrated on certified survey map. A grading plan illustrating
finished yard grads is required. Petitioner requesting to exclude the 22 acre parcel from
certified survey map. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 18-2000 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 19-2000 - Approval of a three lot certified survey map for the
Duklas property for petitioner EM Corp., located in the NW ¼ of Section 12 (Tax Key No.
2206.998.031). Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. This proposal conforms to the sketch that Plan Commission approved.
Proposal parcels conform to RS-2 zoning district requirements. The wetland and floodplain
boundaries are illustrated on certified survey map. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
19-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 20-2000 - Recommendation of approval of RS-3 / OPD zoning
and for the lands more commonly known as Champions Village Addition of Country Club
Villages, Champions Village Addition No. 1 of Country Club Villages, and Champions
Village Addition No. 2 of Country Club Villages, located in the NE ¼ and NW ¼ of Section
25. Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded.
While researching prior Champions Village zoning approvals, the Planning Staff
discovered that the underlying zoning of R-2 was not changed in the first two phases of
this development. Section 6.02(5)(c)(4) of the Zoning Code indicates that the allowable
density is to be calculated separately for each underlying district. The OPD zoning is an
overlay allowing for flexibility to lot configurations only within the parameters of Section
6.02(5) of Zoning Code which regulates Planned Development Districts. Existing lots in
Champions Village conform to the zoning requirements for an RS-3 / OPD zoning district.
All property owners have been notified that this is a technical correction for City maps and
will not change their property rights, rather will preserve them. A public hearing is
scheduled before the Common Council on January 25, 2000. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 20-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 21-2000 - Recommendation of approval of an amendment to
Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code, repealing Section 2.02(5) and 6.03(1)(D) and creating
Section 6.14 entitled First Amendment Protected Adult-Oriented Establishments.
Alderman Salentine made a motion to approve. Commissioner Gummer seconded. The
City Attorney has recommended that Muskego’s ordinances pertaining to Adult Uses be
updated to reflect current legal decisions. The proposed amendment repeals the
provisions of the zoning ordinance which requires Conditional Use Grant. Instead, the
proposed amendment permits the Adult Oriented Establishment by right, where Common
Council has granted a license. Staff recommends establishments are permitted by right in
the I-1, Industrial Park District and I-2, General Industrial District. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 21-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
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ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 9:31 p.m. Commissioner Smith
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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