PC MIN 01-16-2001
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday January 16, 2001
7:00 PM Muskego Public Library, Conference Room 5, S73 W16663 Janesville Road
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Chiaverotti, Commissioners Hulbert, Brodel, Smith, Plan Director
Turk, and Recording Secretary Asti.
ABSENT:
Commissioners Gummer and Schaumberg
Secretary Asti reported that meeting was properly noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Brodel made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 19, 2000,
meeting. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes
was adopted.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 212-2000 – Approval of a two lot Certified Survey Map of the Patch
Property, know as Outlot 5 of Plum Creek Subdivision, located in the SW ¼ of Section 27 (Tax
Key No. 2227.118 / Woods Road). This resolution was on the floor and deferred. Grading
plans have been submitted with Ruekert & Mielke review comments pending. Approval of
resolution is subject to technical review approval by consulting engineers. Upon a roll call
vote, Resolution #P.C. 212-2000 was Adopted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
RESOLUTION #P.C. 203-2000 – Approval of a fifteen lot Preliminary Plat of Nature
Estates, for the Boehm property, located in the SE ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No. 2224.994 /
Woods Road). This resolution was on the floor and deferred. No new information has been
submitted. Commissioner Smith made a motion to defer. Commissioner Brodel seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 203-2000 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 206-2000 – Approval of a two lot Certified Survey Map of the Minelli
property located in the NW ¼ of Section 12 (Tax Key No. 2206.998.014 / S72 W13848 Woods
Road). This resolution was on the floor and deferred. Mr. Minelli has submitted grading plan.
City Engineer is reviewing the submittal. The approval of the resolution is subject to technical
discrepancies being resolved. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 206-2000 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 209-2000 – Approval of an accessory structure for Lake Denoon
Middle School, located in the NW ¼ of Section 31 (Tax Key No. 2282.999 / W216 S10586
Crowbar Road). This resolution was on the floor and deferred. Petitioner has submitted
revised drawing of the proposed accessory structure. Commissioner Brodel would like to see
the arch design of the main building incorporated into the design of this building. More
ornamentation would enhance the design of the structure. Mr. Gary Rosploch stated that the
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building would be two tone in color to match the main building. Mr. Rosploch felt that adjusting
rooflines would be too costly. Commissioner Hulbert suggested that the sunburst design be
incorporated on all the doors of the building giving an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to add, BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That the sunburst design be placed on entrance and all garage doors.
Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 209-2000 was Amended
unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 209-2000 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 217-2000 – Approval of a Conditional use Grant for boarding and
training kennels for Dale Creek Gundogs, located in the SE ¼ of Section 34 (Part of Tax Key
No. 2296.998 / Union Church Road). This resolution was on the floor and deferred. No new
information has been submitted. Commissioner Smith made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 217-2000 was
Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 001-2001 – Approval of an accessory structure for the Hoffman
property located in the NW ¼ of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2166.017 / W153 S6685 Lawndale
Place). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Plan Director Turk mentioned that resolution has been
corrected to reflect the 8” textured aluminum materials that will be used for structure. Upon a
roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 001-2001 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #P.C. 002-2001 – Approval of an amendment to the Business Site and
Operation Plan for Westwood Centre to permit Curves for Women to install an illuminated
entrance canopy, located in the SE ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2196.032 / S75 W17301
Janesville Road). Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve. Commissioner Brodel
seconded. Petitioner proposes to install entrance canopy over tenant space in Westwood
Centre. The proposed canopy would be internally illuminated. Colors of canopy would be
raspberry with white lettering. Ms. Levins, petitioner, stated that the canopy would be of vinyl
material, but would be agreeable to design the canopy according to the requirements of the
City. Plan Director Turk stated that this proposal is inconsistent with Downtown Design Guide
and overall theme, character and color of the Westwood Centre. Plan Director Turk suggested
that modifying the signage to an angular shaped burgundy canvas canopy with white silk
screening would be acceptable. Discussion ensued wherein additional signage to this property
would be required to add canopies enhancing the esthetics of the building. Commissioner
Smith made a motion to amend the resolution in the first THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
That the Plan Commission approves of an amended building, site and operation plan for the
installation of a shed style 3 foot by 4.5 foot non-illuminated entrance canopy over the tenant
space for Curves for Women, being burgundy in color with six inch high white screened
lettering to identify the business. Alderman Chiaverotti seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 002-2201 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, Amended
Resolution #P.C. 002-2201 was Adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 003-2001 – Approval of a two lot Certified Survey Map for the Martin
property located in the NE ¼ of Section 4 (part of Tax Key No. 2173.991 / Martin Drive).
Commissioner Brodel made a motion to approve. Alderman Chiaverotti seconded. Petitioner
has received sketch approval to divide two residential lots from balance of property. Remnant
parcel is in excess of 20 acres and should be excluded from the final Certified Survey Map.
The Final Certified Survey Map must depict the dedication of Martin Drive to its ultimate width
of 80 feet. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 003-2201 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 004-2001 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan and
Conditional Use Grant in accordance with Section 6.03 of the City of Muskego Zoning
Ordinance for the operation of a day care facility for the property commonly known as S75
W17510 Janesville Road, in the SW ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2193.125). Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to approve. Commissioner Smith seconded. A Public Hearing was
held prior to start of the Plan Commission meeting. Petitioner proposes to discontinue current
operation of Meat and Seafood Specialists, and renovate building to house a Day Care
Facility. The new facility will house up to a maximum of sixteen children from ages six weeks
to twenty-four months with up to four adult employees. Petitioner has received conditional
use grant and building; site and operation plan approval for Kingdom Day Care Center
operation across the street, which houses older children. The parking appears to be adequate
but should be monitored and addressed during annual review.
Discussion ensued regarding the existing signage. Petitioner stated that the sign would
probably be removed in the future, as it is not conducive to the day care facility. Suggestions
were given to petitioner to add flower barrels in the southeast corner of property to divert traffic
from cutting through property. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to
add THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That an annual review for the parking and
signage should occur one year after occupancy. Commissioner Smith seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 004-2201 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote,
Amended Resolution #P.C. 004-2201 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 005-2001 – Adoption of the Racine Avenue Gateway Design Guide.
This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Chiaverotti made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Under Plan Commission direction, the Mayor’s Task Force
on Economic Development prepared the Racine Avenue Gateway Design Guide. This
document will serve as a reference in directing and reviewing future development for citizens,
development professionals, and Plan Commission. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 005-
2201 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 006-2001 – Approval of a one lot Certified Survey Map for the Valley
Green Lift Station located in the SW ¼ of Section 24 (part of Tax Key No. 2256.986 / North
Cape Road). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Chiaverotti made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Smith seconded. The Common Council has approved the installation
of sanitary sewers along North Cape Road, between Boxhorn Drive and Ryan Road. To
facilitate service a lift station is required. Plan Commission has previously approved sketch
land division. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 006-2201 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 007-2001 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan for the
Valley Green Lift Station located in the SW ¼ of Section 24 (part of Tax Key No. 2256.986 /
North Cape Road). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Chiaverotti made a motion
to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Plans include a 9’ x 16’ masonry generator
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building. The engineers are working through the setback requirements of the zoning district.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 007-2201 was Adopted unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Commissioner Brodel 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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