PC MIN 08-20-2002
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
7:00 PM August 20, 2002
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT
Mayor Slocomb, Alderman Le Doux, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Brodel,
Stinebaugh, Michalski, Assistant Plan Director Wolff and Recording Secretary Asti.
Recording Secretary Asti noted that the meting was properly noticed on August 13, 2002 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2002, meeting.
Alderman Le Doux seconded. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to amend the
minutes under Resolution #P.C. 075-2002 in the third sentence.. Items required to be
submitted are: color rendering, perspective drawing, material samples, revised site plan
depicting lot split, additional parking, revised landscaping plan and revised sign plan.
Commissioner Michalski seconded. Upon a voice vote motion to amend the minutes was
adopted. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the amended minutes was adopted.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 190-2001 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan for the Tess
Corners Volunteer Fire Department located in the SW ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2259.979/
S100 W13444 Loomis Drive). This item was on the floor and deferred. Petitioner has met with
City staff and has made a number of changes to elevations. It was determined by petitioner
and his architect along with City personnel that, in an effort to eliminate the confusion between
the submittals, a new resolution will be written for the revised submittal and suggested that
this Resolution be denied. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to deny without prejudice.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 190-2001 was Denied
without Prejudice unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
Upon hearing Resolutions #P.C. 172-2001, #P.C. 075-2002 and #P.C. 099-2002 read by title
only. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to Defer these items engross. Commissioner
Schaumberg seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 172–2001 – Approval of a conceptual Building Site and Operation
Plan for Muskego Energy Center LLC located in the NE ¼ of Section 13, T5N R19E (Part of
Tax Key No. 2065.999 / Crowbar Road). This item was on the floor and deferred. Resolution
#P.C. 172-2001 was Deferred unanimously.
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued
August 20, 2002
RESOLUTION #P.C. 075–2002 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation plan a multi
tenant industrial building for the Borchardt property located in the NW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax
Key No. 2221.016.001 / W185 S8095 Racine Avenue). This item was on the floor and
deferred. Resolution #P.C. 075-2002 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 099-2002 – Approval of a sketch land division of the Wernette property
located in the NE ¼ and NW ¼ of Section 11 (Tax Key No. 2203.999 / Woods Road). This
item was on the floor and deferred. Resolution #P.C. 099-2002 was Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Upon hearing Resolutions #P.C. 102-2002, #P.C. 110-2002, and #P.C. 111-2002 read by title
only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to Adopt these items engross. Commissioner
Brodel seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Resolution #P.C.
115-2002 was pulled for individual consideration.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 102–2002- Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan amendment
for the Boxhorn Boat Launch located in the NE ¼ of Section 23 (Tax Key No. 2254.998.004 /
Boxhorn Drive). Resolution #P.C. 102-2002 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 110-2002 – Approval of an Extraterritorial Final Plat for Long Lake
Estates First Addition located in the part of the SW ¼ of Section 5, Town of Norway.
Resolution #P.C. 110-2002 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 111-2002 – Recommendation of approval of Legal Lot Status and
Certified Survey Map for the Godleski property located in the NW ¼ of Section 13 (Tax Key
No. 2211.051 / W136 S8368 Holz Drive). Resolution #P.C. 111-2002 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 115–2002- Approval of a monument sign for Muskego Animal Hospital
located in the NE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key No. 2225.983 / S80 W19055 Janesville Road).
This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner requesting to replace existing wooden
monument sign with an internally illuminated monument sign. The proposed sign would have a
bronze colored aluminum skirt with planting area surrounded by brick. Discussion ensued
wherein it was suggested that the block utilized for the planter should be consistent with the
block material on the existing structure. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to amend
Resolution #P.C. 115-2002 in the fourth WHEREAS, to remove the word not. In the second
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, remove the words base of and replace with planter
surrounding. In the third BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, add revised landscape plan.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 115-2002 was
Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 115-2002 was Adopted
unanimously.
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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued
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NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 104–2002- Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan Amendment
for St. Leonard’s Church and School located in the SE ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2196.945 /
W173 S7743 Westwood Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner
Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner
proposing to amend the site plan by reducing the size of the southwest parking area; retain
existing playground equipment; relocate stormwater ponds at south and north ends of property
and modifying the landscaping plans accordingly. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
104-2002 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 108–2002- Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan Amendment
for Kohl’s Department Store located in the SW ¼ of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2167.995.008 /
Moorland Road). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion
to approve. Commissioner Brodel seconded. Petitioner is requesting to grade and seed area
designated for Jewel-Osco customer parking. A continuous curb has been installed to prevent
traffic from entering this area. Petitioner is requesting to install lighting along the access drive
to Moorland Road, and install only the fixtures along the access drive around the Jewel-Osco
parking area. The petitioner is also requesting to install an eight foot wide sidewalk in front of
Kohl’s rather than the twenty-five feet of pavement illustrated on the approved site plan.
Discussion ensued wherein the consensus of the Commission agreed to require certain
“guaranteed take” of the area to be seeded. This value or “take” is to be determined by the
City Engineer. Assistant Plan Director Wolff stated if City Engineer’s testing of “guaranteed
take” is insufficient, the preapproved interim landscaping plan would require this area to be
sodded. A qualified bid and a cash deposit – double the bid amount – must be submitted to
the City to cover the cost to sod the area. He also reminded the petitioner that only the Jewel
parking area is allowed to be seeded, and that all other areas of the site must utilize sod as
previously approved by the Plan Commission. Kohl’s representative, Mike Wolf, stated that
Kohl’s is proposing to hydro-seed area and require the landscaper to water once a week. Mr.
Mike Wolf was receptive to the proposed percentage growth guarantee. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to add BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the
Director of Engineering/Building Inspection determines an established rate of seed
coverage by a specific date in the Spring of 2003. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 108-2002 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call
vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 108-2002 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 112–2002- Approval of a sketch land division for the Gardner property
located in the NW ¼ of Section 32 (Tax Key No. 2286.982 / W203 S10630 North Shore Drive).
This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Wetland delineation will be required. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 112-2002 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 113–2002- Approval of a non-metallic mining reclamation plan for the
Payne and Dolan quarry property located in the NW ¼ and SW ¼ of Section 18 T5N R20E
and NE ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 13 T5N R19E. This resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded.
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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued
August 20, 2002
The City adopted an Ordinance related to retaining control of non-metallic mining reclamation.
The Municipal Code requires that existing mines submit a reclamation plan and petitioner has
met this requirement. Staff has incorporated minor changes for this site into the resolution.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 113-2002 was Adopted with a 6-0 vote. Commissioner
Michalski abstained.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 114–2002- Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan for Aldi and
determination of substantial change to the approved MRED Commercial Planned Development
District located in the SE ¼ of Section 2 (part of Tax Key No. 2167.995.001 / Janesville Road).
This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Assistant Plan Director Wolff stated that this proposal
meets the bulk requirements of zoning code. Aldi representative, Ms. Marcia Sperber, gave a
presentation of the proposed Aldi development. The architectural design of the building is
Prairie style. There is a discrepancy regarding the sign. The plans illustrate a pylon sign
while code requires a monument sign. The City Forester has reviewed the landscaping plans
and a copy of his recommendations was provided to the petitioner. The photometric plans
have been forwarded to Ruekert & Mielke for review. Ms. Sperber stated that the hours of
operation would be 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday, and from 9:00 am to 8:00
pm on Friday. The store would be closed on Sunday. Discussion ensued wherein the
consensus of the Commission would like a restriction on delivery hours. Commissioner
Hulbert made a motion to defer this item allowing petitioner time to address items of concern.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 114-2002 was Deferred
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
No action intended for these items. The following will be placed on the agenda as a resolution
at a future meeting.
DOCKET #P.C. 101–2002- Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan for a park shelter
for Manchester Hill Park located in the SW ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key No. 2198.990 / W167
S7650 Parkland Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 109–2002- Approval of the Moorland Corridor Design Guide as
Recommended by the Mayors Task Force on Economic Development, and recommendation of
same to the Common Council.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Review and discuss first draft of amended parking requirements. Assistant Plan Director
Wolff stated staff is in the process of making changes to existing code. The amendments go
into greater detail about specific uses along with modifications to required parking spaces.
The revisions will allow for greater flexibility in administration of the requirements. This is the
first draft and Planning Staff is receptive to comments and suggestions from the Plan
Commission. A public hearing has not been scheduled at this time.
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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES, Continued
August 20, 2002
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 9:35 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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