PC MIN 07-17-2001
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday July 17, 2001
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 9:35 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Le Doux, Commissioners Schaumberg, Brodel, Smith, Plan
Director Turk, Recording Secretary Asti and Attorney Timothy Feeley.
ABSENT:
Commissioners Hulbert and Gummer
Secretary Asti reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Brodel made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2001, meeting.
Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was
adopted.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 053-2001 – Approval of a Building Site and Operational Plan
amendment for Accurate CAD-CAM property located in the NW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No.
2221.020 / W189 S8224 Mercury Drive). This item was on the floor and deferred. Petitioner
received approval from Public Works Committee of stormwater management system.
However, a maintenance schedule is required to be submitted prior to issuance of building
permits. Resolution #P.C. 053a-2001 contains clarification on submittals received.
Commissioner Brodel stated that he would like the signage to conform to the Industrial Park
standards. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to amend resolution #P.C. 053a-2001 as
presented and add, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That prior to granting occupancy permit,
signage shall conform to current zoning ordinances and adopted Industrial Park rules, as
may be modified by prior sign approvals. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 053a-2001 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C.
053a-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 090–2001 – Approval of a sketch Preliminary Plat of Riverview Court
for the Switala property located in the SE ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key No. 2200.985 / Woods
Road). This item was on the floor and deferred. All revisions requested by Staff have been
made. In addition, petitioner has added depth to WEPCO lots. All changes are reflected in
Resolution #P.C. 090a-2001. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to amend
Resolution #P.C. 090a-2001 as presented. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 090a-2001 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution Amended #P.C.
090a-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued
July 17, 2001
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. No
new information has been received. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 064-2001 was
Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 092–2001 – Approval of an accessory structure for the Kindler
property located in the NE ¼ of Section 31 (Tax Key No. 2282.995 / W216 S10621 Crowbar
Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 092-2001 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 093a–2001 – Approval of an extraterritorial Certified Survey Map for
the Bonnert property located in the NE ¼ of Section 5, Town of Norway (Racine Avenue).
This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 093a-2001 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 094–2001 – Approval of an accessory structure for Muskego Park,
located in the NW ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key No. 2226.999 / S83 W20370 Janesville Road).
This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 094-2001 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 095–2001 – Approval of an accessory structure for the Entringer
property located in the NW ¼ of Section 15 (Tax Key No. 2218.019 / W107 S7950-52 Green
Street). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Smith made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 095-2001
was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 096 –2001 – Approval of an accessory structure for the La Rue
property located in the NE ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2193.028 / W174 S7206 Lake Drive).
This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 096-2001 was
Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
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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 resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. A Public Hearing was held prior to
start of the Plan Commission meeting. Major concerns expressed at the public hearing were:
intention of use; number of people allowed to live in facility; traffic; parking; waste disposal;
pick-up and deliveries. Petitioner has submitted construction plans that staff have determined
to be incomplete. Items to be resolved are sprinkler system; heat loss calculations; truss
calculations; and retaining wall plans and specifications. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to
defer this item due to incomplete portion of submittal and to allow Staff to review
documentation received at the Public Hearing. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 097-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 098–2001 – Approval of landscape plan for the Dreamland Planned
Development District located in the SW ¼ of Section 2 (Janesville Road / Tax Key No.
2167.995). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to
approve. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Staff believes that there are an insufficient number
of plantings for the scale of the expansion area. The submittal indicates that all grassy areas
will be top soiled, seeded, fertilized and mulched. This is inconsistent with the Downtown
Design Guide which requires all lawn areas to be sodded. Mr. Jeff Kenkel, petitioner’s
representative, stated that petitioner felt the proposed plantings were sufficient for an area that
will be built upon in the future. Mr. Kunkel agreed to conform to the requirements of the
Downtown Design Guide. Commissioner Smith made a motion to amend resolution to add, BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That prior to release of building permits of Phase 1, revised
plans shall be submitted which depict the parking lot landscaping for Phase 2
temporarily installed in Phase 2 and 3 building pad areas, said plans to be to the
satisfaction of the Plan Director. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 098-2001 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended
Resolution #P.C. 098-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 099–2001 – Approval of a Certified Survey Map of the Stefaniak
property located in the NE ¼ of Section 21 (Part of Tax Key No. 2241.999 / Racine Avenue).
This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve.
Alderman Le Doux seconded. Plan Director Turk stated that the City has received
confirmation from Army Corps of Engineers that wetland delineations have been accepted.
Petitioner submitted revised Certified Survey Map which is under review by the City Engineer.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 099-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 100 –2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to grant legal lot
status for the Bruch property located in the NE ¼ of Section 32 (Tax Key No. 2286.978 / S106
W20329 North Shore Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made
a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Plan Director Turk stated that
Code specifies four criteria be met prior to recommendation for legal lot status. 1.
Compatibility; 2. Sewage Disposal; 3. Practicability; 4. Hardship. Petitioner proposing to
locate residence on south parcel with the detached garage located on the north property. A
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Certified Survey Map is required to be submitted. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 100-
2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 101–2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to grant legal lot
status for the Knickelbine property located in the NE ¼ of Section 4 (Tax Key No. 2174.141 /
S66 W18479 Jewel Crest Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. The same criteria is
required for this item as stated in previous resolution. Mr. Knickelbine addressed the
Commission requesting clarification on the legal lot status process. Mr. Knickelbine requested
that this item be deferred until the next meeting. Commissioner Smith made a motion to
defer. Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 101-2001 was
Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 102–2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to approve a
Final Plat of the Reserve at Champions Village, Amendment to 2010 Comprehensive Plan,
and approve a rezoning from A – Agricultural District to RS-3 / OPD Suburban Residence
District with Planned Development Overlay District, 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. Commissioner
Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner Brodel seconded. Plan Director Turk
stated that Staff has minor technical corrections to be addressed in addition to the technical
comments from City’s consulting engineers; all issues are dealt with in Resolution #P.C. 102-
2001. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 102-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 103–2001 – Approval of a sketch preliminary plat of Rosewood
Estates Addition No. 1 for the Miller property located in the NW ¼ of Section 11 (Tax Key No.
2202.033 / Rosewood Court). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner
Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Petitioner proposing
an addition to Rosewood Estates Subdivision consisting of nine residential parcels and one
outlot. All wetlands have been delineated. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 103-2001
was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 104–2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to amend
Section 17:5.04 and Section 17:9.04 of the Zoning Code pertaining to floor area ratio
exemptions on parcels with OLS Lakeshore Overlay District zoning. This resolution was read
by title only. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith
seconded. Common Council directed staff to review issues associated with method of
calculating floor area ratios. Specifically regarding parcels in the OLS Lakeshore Overlay
District area. A Pubic Hearing has been scheduled for July 24, 2001. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 104-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Notice of non-substantial change to accessory structure, Precision Screw Thread Corp.
Petitioner proposed to construct a six foot addition to the existing accessory structure to be
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used to store machinery. Materials and colors match the prior approval. Staff felt this was a
non-substantial change, however, wanted the Commission to be aware of the proposal.
Status of Pleasant View Condominiums (Woods Road). Staff has received revised plans
for building #6 which meet all setback requirements along with architectural designs.
Petitioner may continue in the process of obtaining permits.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Brodel made a motion to adjourn at 10:45 p.m. Commissioner Smith
seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion carried. With no further business to come before the
Commission, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra S. Asti
Recording Secretary
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