PC MIN 08-21-2001
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday August 21, 2001
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Le Doux, Commissioners Brodel, Hulbert, Plan Director Turk and
Recording Secretary Asti.
ABSENT:
Commissioners Gummer, Schaumberg and Smith
Secretary Asti reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 7, 2001, meeting.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was
adopted.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
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. This item has been
deferred pending completion of site restoration by property owner. Commissioner Brodel
made a motion to defer. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
064-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 097–2001 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan and
Conditional Use Grant for a 9 bedroom community based residential facility for the elderly to
be located on the Gorenc property in the SE ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key No. 2197.203 / W158
S7462 Quietwood Drive). This item was on the floor and deferred. Mayor De Angelis
mentioned that a complete submittal had been received late in the day, however staff has not
had an opportunity to review the plans. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to defer.
Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 097-2001 was Deferred
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 111–2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to recreate Chapter
18, Land Division, of the Municipal Code pertaining to Conservation Subdivisions, as
recommended by the Conservation Committee. This item was on the floor and deferred until
the August 28 Public Hearing. Plan director Turk stated that an amended copy containing
engineering comments was placed in the plan commission packets. Commissioner Brodel
made a motion to defer. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
111-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued
August 21, 2001
RESOLUTION #P.C. 112–2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to amend Chapter
17, Zoning, of the Municipal Code pertaining to Building Site and Operational Plan
requirements, as recommended by the Conservation Committee. This item was on the floor
and deferred until the August 28 Public Hearing. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to
defer. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 112-2001 was
Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 113–2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to amend Chapter
17, Zoning, of the Municipal Code pertaining to Planned Development District and
Conservation Planned Development District requirements, as recommended by the
Conservation Committee. This item was on the floor and deferred until the August 28 Public
Hearing. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to defer. Alderman Le Doux seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 113-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor De Angelis had Resolution #P.C. 129-2001 under NEW BUSINESS taken out of order
RESOLUTION #P.C. 129–2001 – Recommendation to Common Council for the
Determination of Substantial Change to the Quietwood Creek Planned Development District,
more specifically for the approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan and Conditional Use
Grant for a 9 bedroom community based residential facility for the elderly to be located in an
exclusively-single family residential area on the Gorenc property in the SE ¼ of Section 10
(Tax Key No. 2197.203 / W158 S7462 Quietwood Drive). Commissioner Hulbert made a
motion to approve. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Opinions have been received from City’s
Legal Counsel. The City Attorney indicates that the proposal is a substantial change to the
approved Planned Development District. Plan Commission must follow the procedure
necessary to determine if this is a substantial change to the Planned Development District. If
Common Council agrees this is a substantial change, then a Public Hearing will be held on
September 25 before the Common Council. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 129-2001
was Adopted unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 114–2001 – Approval of an accessory structure for the Stewart
property located in the SW ¼ of Section 5 (Tax Key No. 2179.020 / S70 W19780 Thornapple
Court). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 114-2001 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 115–2001 – Approval of an addition to an accessory structure for the
Marold property located in the SW ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2259.993.001 / S102
W13945 Loomis Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
115-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 116–2001 – Approval of an extraterritorial Certified Survey Map of the
Miller property located in the SE ¼ of Section 12, Town of Vernon. This resolution was read
by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 116-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 117–2001 – Approval of an amendment to the 2010 Comprehensive
Plan relating to The Reserve at Champions Village, located in the NE ¼ and NW ¼ of Section
25 (Tax Key No. 2258.996.002, Tax Key No. 2257.016, and Tax Key No. 2257.017 / Jimmy
Demaret Drive and Linksway Court). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution
#P.C. 117-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 118–2001 – Approval of an addition to a duplex structure for the
Zalewski property located in the SE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key No. 2223.030 / W186 S8598
Douglas Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 118-2001
was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 119–2001 – Approval of an extraterritorial Certified Survey Map of the
Olson property located in the SW ¼ of Section 36, Town of Vernon. This resolution was read
by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 119-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 120–2001 – Approval of a sketch land division of the Hein property
located in the NE ¼ of Section 12 (Tax Key No. 2205.999.003 / Tess Corners Drive). This
resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Plan Director Turk stated that this proposal does not
include the required street frontage, wetlands must be delineated and determination needs to
be made whether this is a buildable parcel. The Public Utilities Committee needs to make a
determination regarding sewer service to property. Mr. and Mrs. Hein addressed the
Commission requesting clarification as to the questionable issues as they believe they were
given conflicting information. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to defer this item allowing
petitioner to meet with Staff. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 120-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 121–2001 – Approval of Commercial Truck parking for the WEPCO
property located in the NW ¼ of Section 15 (Tax Key No. 2218.990.001 / S79 W16464 Woods
Road). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Staff received a letter from petitioner requesting this item
be removed from the agenda. Mr. Little, from WEPCO, wrote that he will not pursue this
proposal. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 121-2001 was Defeated unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 122–2001 – Approval of a two lot Certified Survey Map for the
Niezgoda property located in the SE ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key No. 2200.989 / S77 W15784
Woods Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to
approve. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Plan Director Turk stated that petitioner received
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sketch approval from Plan Commission in August, 2000. Parcel 2 of this proposal does not
meet the minimum depth requirement, however ordinance allows Plan Commission to grant
waivers to this requirement. This has been written in the Resolution. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 122-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 123-2001 – Approval of a conceptual 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). Alderman Le Doux made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposes a 20,500 square foot retail center and
available parking for 39 vehicles. Landscaping plans, photometric plans, sign plans and refuse
area plans have not been submitted. Above mentioned items are required with final submittal.
Discussion ensued wherein the Commission would require the roofing elements to look
residential and stay within the guidelines of the Downtown Design Guide. Suggestion was
given to petitioner to meet with Staff to discuss architectural elements for the building façade.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 123-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 124-2001 – Approval of a conceptual Conditional Use Grant for the
relocation of G&G Power Sports, to a site located in the SE ¼ of Section 8 (Tax Key No.
2192.084 / Racine Avenue). Alderman Le Doux made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing to relocate to the commercial property being proposed
in Resolution #P.C. 123-2001. Discussion ensued wherein harsh restrictions were placed on
petitioner’s existing conditional use. Petitioner requesting more flexibility in the requirements
of the proposed Conditional Use Grant. Mr. Gara would like to display more than two vehicles
outdoors and requests that the service doors remain open especially in the warmer weather.
Mr. Gara mentioned that they are requesting an option to operate a lawn garden equipment
service during slower work times. Discussion ensued wherein the Commission will consider
Mr. Gara’s requests upon application for Building Site and Operation Plan and Conditional Use
Grant approval. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 124-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 125–2001 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan for G & G
Specialized Carriers in the NE ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No. 2221.002 / S81 W18990 Apollo
Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Discussion ensued wherein the proposal is a good use for
this parcel. Petitioner will be required to install slats between the chain link fence for additional
screening. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 120-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 126–2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to acquire the
Moorland Road right-of way located in the SE ¼ of Section 2. (Tax Key Nos. 2167.995.001,
2202.999). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. This recommendation would enable Moorland
Road to be the right-of-way necessary to connect the future community center to Janesville
Road. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 126-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 127–2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to acquire lands for
the expansion of the Freedom Square stormwater management ponds, located in the NE ¼ of
Section 10 (part of Tax Key No. 2198.991 Janesville Road). This resolution was read by title
only. Commission Brodel made a motion to approve. Alderman Le Doux seconded.
Acquiring lands for stormwater management will enhance water quality and water quantity in
the Freedom Square area. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 127-2001 was Adopted
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 128–2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to rezone
municipal-owned lands to include OIP Institutional and Public Service Overlay District, and
amendment to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, located in Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2196.988 /
W179 S7726 Pioneer Drive, and Tax Key No. 2195.953 / W180 S7795-97-99 Pioneer Drive).
This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to approve.
Alderman Le Doux seconded. Recently the City acquired two properties on Pioneer Drive.
The property to the east will be used in association with the Parks Garage while the property to
the west will be used as open space. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 128-2001 was
Adopted unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Plan Director Turk informed the Commission that Pinky Electric was approved for a Building
Site and Operation plan for bus parking with a fueling station. The State approved final plans
but required the fueling station to be moved. Additional landscaping and screening will be
required. Staff will determine if this is a non-substantial change after receiving the fire
inspector’s review.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brodel made a motion to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Commissioner Hulbert 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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