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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 IT PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued October 16, 2001 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 PAGE 2 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued October 16, 2001 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 PAGE 3 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued October 16, 2001 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 PAGE 4