PC MIN 05-01-2001
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday May 1, 2001
7:00 PM Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Le Doux, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Brodel, Gummer,
Plan Director Turk and Recording Secretary Asti.
ABSENT:
Commissioner Smith
Secretary Asti reported that the meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 17, 2001,
meeting. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes
was adopted.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 046-2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to rezone property
located in the SE ¼ of Section 25 from RSE / A - Residential Suburban Estate District and
Agriculture District to RSE / A / OIP Residential Suburban Estate District and Agriculture
District with Institutional and Public Service Overlay District, and amend the Comprehensive
Plan from medium density residential to institutional, for the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire
Department (Tax Key No. 2260.992 / Loomis Drive). This resolution was on the floor and
deferred. Staff provided Commission with exhibits depicting that Tess Corners Station 2 is the
newest station, however, it is the last of the four stations to receive remodeling or updating.
Station 2 has the lowest floor area ratio suggesting that the company can expand on current
site, regardless of the wetlands. The Public Hearing held before Common Council showed
significant opposition to the relocation of this station. Mr. Verburgt, petitioner, introduced Mr.
Al Link from Link Associates, builder for this project. Mr. Link submitted a survey, for the
record, showing that the wetlands do affect buildable area of the existing site. Mr. Link stated
that the new location would appear to be the ideal solution for the fire station. Remodeling of
the old station would limit the design of the building and may preclude future expansion. Mr.
Link stated that advantages for the new site are: optimizes design; better access to Highway
36; costs of 5-15% less than to achieve same options on existing site. Discussion ensued
wherein consensus of the Commission was to explore other options before going against
comments and concerns from the neighborhood residents. Commissioner Brodel made a
motion to defer. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 046-
2001 was Deferred unanimously.
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued
May 1, 2001
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
RESOLUTION #P.C. 032-2001 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan for J&O
Trucking located in the NE ¼ of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2165.998.003 / W146 S6420 Tess
Corners Drive). This resolution was on the floor and deferred. Staff personnel have tried
repeatedly to contact petitioner with no success. Staff recommends that if petitioner has not
resubmitted plans by this Friday’s deadline, that this item be removed from the agenda.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer. Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice
vote, Resolution #P.C. 032-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 051-2001 – Approval of an annual review for a seasonal fireworks
sales stand for Lynn Sorce at Muskego Centre in the SE ¼ of Section 8 (Tax Key No.
2192.973 / W189 S7847 Racine Avenue). This resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner made a motion to approve. seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
051-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 052-2001 – Approval of a sketch preliminary plat of the Benke
property located in the NE ¼ and NW ¼ of Section 20 (Tax Key No. 2237.998 / Woods Road).
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Commissioner Brodel seconded. Petitioner
proposing a residential subdivision of the Benke farm. Property is zoned Agricultural District
requiring a rezoning along with an amendment to 2010 Comprehensive Plan depicting subject
property for low density residential development. Mr. Sean O’Connor, petitioner, addressed
Commission that he is looking for direction as to what will be acceptable to the City. Mr.
O’Connor plans to construct an upscale subdivision which will include a Home Owner
Association and an Architectural Control Board. The Association and Control Board will
maintain the stormwater ponds; cut the grass; control weeds; preserve all outlot areas; and
maintain entrance to subdivision. Lengthy discussion took place regarding the zoning and
density for this subdivision, and the configuration of the roadways. Mr. O’Connor stated that
the submittal of the preliminary plat was one of numerous designs being considered.
Consensus of the Commission was that the petitioner should resubmit the following designs to
allow the Commission to view all zoning alternative uses:
1. Plat with RS-1 Zoning
2. Plat with RS-3 / OPD Zoning, with the density of the RS-1 district
3. Plat with RS-2 / OPD Zoning but with the density of RS-1 Zoning
4. Plat with RS-2 / OPD Zoning, but with density of RSE Zoning.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 052-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
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 resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Brodel seconded.
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Petitioner requested that this item be deferred until the next plan commission meeting, to allow
him time to complete his submittal. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 053-2001 was
Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 054-2001 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan for six
duplex structures on the Pegarl LLP property located in the SE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key No.
2228.998 / Woods Road). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Schaumberg Seconded. Discussion ensued wherein the submitted proposal is lacking a
number of required items. Mr. Earl Meinen, petitioner, addressed the Commission requesting
clarification and flexibility on the type of structures that would be acceptable to the
Commission. Discussion followed with the Commission giving suggestions to improve the
aesthetics of the buildings. Modifications to the roof lines, adding architectural features to the
front elevations, keeping with the 50% brick requirement. Commissioner Hulbert made a
motion to Defer. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
054-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 055-2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to approve an
amendment to the sanitary sewer service area located in the SE ¼ of Section 16.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Commissioner Brodel seconded. SEWRPC
has reversed their determination that the fish farm is not in the primary environmental corridor.
This reverse determination will allow the Nature Estates project to proceed. Upon a roll call
vote, Resolution #P.C. 055-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 056-2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to acquire property
in the SE ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2196.988 / W179 S7726 Pioneer Drive). This resolution
was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman Le
Doux seconded. Parks staff has recommended acquisition of this property for use in
conjunction with the Parks garage operation. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 056-2001
was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 057-2001 – Recommendation to Common Council to rezone
property owned by the City of Muskego, in the SW ¼ of Section 9 from B-3 General Business
District to B-3 / OIP General Business District with Institutional and Public Service Overlay
District, and recommendation to Common Council to amend the 2010 Comprehensive Plan
from residential use to public open space use (Tax Key No. 2195.960 / W180 S7677 Pioneer
Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Structure on this site is located within the
floodway of Muskego Creek. The City plans to remove structure and retain site for open
space. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 057-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Non-substantial change, Muskego Centre seasonal garden center. Paul Ruszkiewicz applied
for a Transient Merchant license to sell flowers from May 1 to June 25 in the Sentry Parking
Lot. In Resolution #P.C. 55-2000, Plan Commission granted a two year approval to Mr.
Ruszkiewicz. According to Resolution #P.C. 55-2000, hours of operation should be 9:00 am
to 9:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday. Mr. Ruszkiewicz
has requested a starting time of 8:00 am – staff has not received any complaints regarding this
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operation and felt this is a non-substantial change and granted approval. After the flower
sales have vacated the site, the fireworks stand will be allowed to start their sales operation.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 9:08 p.m. Commissioner Gummer
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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