PC MIN 10-16-2001
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday October 16, 2001
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Le Doux, Commissioners Gummer, Schaumberg, Hulbert, Plan
Director Turk, Assistant Plan Director Wolff and Recording Secretary Asti.
ABSENT:
Commissioner Brodel
Recording Secretary Asti noted that the meeting was properly noticed on October 10, 2001 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 2, 2001
meeting. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Acting Recording Secretary, Stella Dunahee,
addressed the Commission requesting that her name be removed from the minutes. Ms.
Dunahee disputed the edits made to her draft minutes regarding the wording for electronic roll
call votes. Plan Director Turk stated that it is Plan Department policy that all Plan Commission
Minutes are reviewed and corrected by the Plan Director prior to distribution. Mayor De
Angelis clarified that electronic votes are recorded as roll call votes. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to amend the minutes of the October 2 meeting to remove the name of the
Acting Recording Secretary. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Amendment to the Plan Commission Minutes was Adopted. Upon a voice vote, motion to
approve the Amended minutes was adopted.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 064–2001 - Approval of an underground equipment vault for Ameritech
on the Larson property located in the NE ¼ of Section 13 (Tax Key No. 2212.999.002 / W125
S8330 North Cape Road). This item was on the floor and deferred. Plan Director Turk stated
that this item has been deferred to allow property owner an opportunity to complete site
restoration work. The property owner has not completed site restoration, in fact, conditions
have deteriorated. Staff is requesting that this item be defeated. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 064-2001 was Denied with a 3-2 vote. Commissioner Hulbert and Alderman
Le Doux voting yes.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 143–2001 – Approval of a landscape plan for the Lakewood
Condominiums, located in the SE ¼ of Section 8 (Tax Key No. 2192.086 / Lakewood Drive).
This item was on the floor and deferred. Revised plans were submitted on October 5
indicating species selection and sizes. However, the revised plan did not clearly identify areas
that are to be seeded or have sod. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution
in the first WHEREAS to add revised on October 5, 2001, and in the first THEREFORE BE
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RESOLVED, add ..as revised on October 5, 2001. Alderman Le Doux seconded.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to amend resolution to add BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, Building Street Yards are required to be sodded in accordance with the
Downtown Design Guide. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution
#P.C. 143-2001 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution
#P.C. 143-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 157–2001 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan for a
20,500 square foot commercial building to be located in the SE ¼ of Section 8 (Tax Key No.
2192.084 / Racine Avenue). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Gummer
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Discussion ensued
regarding the elevations, building materials, windows, signage and fencing. A color rendering
is required to be submitted. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer this item allowing
petitioner to make changes to the site plan. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice
vote, Resolution #P.C. 157-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 158–2001 – Approval of a Conditional Use Grant and Building Site
and Operation Plan for G&G Power Sports, located in the SE ¼ of Section 8 (Tax Key No.
2192.084 / Racine Avenue). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made
a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. A Public Hearing was held prior to the
Plan Commission meeting. Petitioner proposing to relocate his business into the retail center
proposed in Resolution #P.C. 157-2001. Mr. Bill Gara, petitioner, addressed Commission
requesting that the rear overhead doors be allowed to remain open. Mr. Gara stated that
running of engines is kept to a minimum and does not feel that noise would be a concern. Mr.
Gara also requested flexibility in the number of vehicles to be displayed. Petitioner proposing
to construct a 12 foot high wood slat fence in the back of the building. Proposed hours of
operation are: 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday with no
Sunday operation. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer this item allowing petitioner
time to work on outdoor display area and meet with Staff to discuss fencing. Commissioner
Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 158-2001 was Deferred
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 159–2001 – Amendment to the Building Site And Operation Plan and
Conditional Use Grant for Paws Inn located in the SW ¼ of Section 20 (Tax Key No.2239.999 /
S92 W19918 Henneberry Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. A Public Hearing was held prior
to the Plan Commission meeting. Assistant Plan Director Wolff reiterated that petitioner is
requesting to construct a building addition with additional kennel runs, and to increase the
number of boarded dogs from 50 to 100. Petitioner, Sandy Peterson, addressed Commission
stating that she was unaware of any objections from her neighbors. Ms. Peterson requested
that this proposal be removed from the Plan Commission. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution
#P.C. 159-2001 was Denied unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 160-2001– Approval of a building relocation permit and Building Site
and Operation Plan for the Muskego Settlement Centre located in the NE ¼ of Section 16 (Tax
Key No. 2222.988 / Racine Avenue). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner
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Gummer made a motion to approve. Alderman Le Doux seconded. The plan proposes the
relocation of the Old Town Hall and addresses the future development of the site. Discussion
took place regarding the number of parking stalls proposed, whether the driveway should be a
hard surface, the building addition to the Old Town Hall and landscaping. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to defer allowing members of the Historical Society time to address
items of concern. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 160-
2001 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 161–2001 – Approval of a sketch preliminary plat of the Lang property
located in the SE ¼ of Section 24 (Tax Key No. 2256.996 / North Cape Road). This resolution
was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman Le
Doux seconded. Petitioner proposing sketch approval for 24 lots and 2 outlots. Lot sizes
conform to zoning district. The plat should be reconfigured with a single cul-de-sac to intersect
with Ryan Road. Wetland buffers and stormwater management required to be shown on plat.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 161-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 162–2001 – Approval of a yield plan and sketch preliminary plat of the
Benke-Schweitzer property located in the SE ¼ and SW ¼ of Section 13 (Tax Key No.
2211.999 / Durham Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner
Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner
presented two sketches for consideration. The yield plan depicts the development of the
entire property. The planned development depicts same number of parcels located to the east
of Durham Drive. While this plan preserves the property to the west of Durham Drive to be
within the DNR’s Big Muskego Lake Wildlife area. The DNR has expressed an interest in
acquiring property to the west of Durham Drive. However, will not take action until the City
starts approval process for the planned development. Consensus of Commission was in favor
of the planned development. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 162-2001 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 163-2001– Recommendation to Common Council pertaining to Rustic
Roads. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to
approve. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to amend
resolution changing the title to read…..TO NOMINATE CROWBAR ROAD AND TANS DRIVE
FOR RUSTIC …..Add in the third WHEREAS,…Crowbar Road and Tans Drive as a …. Add
in the first THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, …. Common Council nominate Crowbar Road
and Tans Drive as……. In the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, delete Village of Big Bend and
add City of New Berlin. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution
#P.C. 163-2001 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 163-2001
was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 164-2001– Recommendation to Common Council to amend Chapter
17, Zoning, pertaining to signs. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Gummer
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Discussion ensued
wherein the amendment grants a 20% size bonus for monument signs located on Racine
Avenue, portions of Janesville Road and Moorland Road. Portions of the amendment
containing Definitions have been relocated with enforcement rights. Sections pertaining to
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staff approvals have been clarified. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to defer this item until
after the Public Hearing which is scheduled for October 23, 2001. Commissioner Gummer
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 164-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 165-2001– Recommendation to Common Council to amend Chapter
17, Zoning, pertaining to administration. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner
Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Plan Director
Turk stated that the Building Department has requested amendment to the Zoning Code. The
amendment clarifies the expiration of permits and has designated the administrative title
responsible for enforcement issues. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 165-2001 was
Adopted unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Bank One Site Modifications, non-substantial change. Plan Director Turk stated that
Bank One requests to reside their building with tan vinyl. Staff looking to Commission if this
would be considered a non-substantial change. Discussion ensued wherein Staff would
handle the approval process for this request.
Conservation Plan – Plan Director Turk stated there is a delay in distribution due to a
printing error.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Gummer
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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