PC MIN 07-02-2002 PH U S CELLULAR
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
July 2, 2002
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
To consider the petition for Conditional Use Grant and Building Site and Operation Plan
for U.S. Cellular for the purpose of a replacing a public utility installation, more
specifically the removal of a 199 foot tall lattice communications tower with a 150 foot tall
monopole tower, wireless telecommunications antenna and equipment shelter, located
on the City of Muskego property in the NW ¼ of Section 16. Tax Key No. 2221.993 / W182
S8200 Racine Avenue).
PRESENT: Mayor Slocomb, Alderman Le Doux, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg,
Brodel, Stinebaugh, Michalski, Plan Director Turk and Recording Secretary Asti.
Mayor Slocomb declared the Public Hearing open at 7:00 p.m.
Plan Director Turk stated that U. S. Cellular is proposing to remove the existing legal non-
conforming 199 foot lattice communications tower located east of the Police Department.
Petitioner proposing to lease property from the City and install a 150 foot monopole wireless
communications facility. The proposed plan removes six parking stalls from east side of Police
Department and installs ten new parking stalls on the north side of the Police Department. The
proposed Building Site and Operation Plan conform to zoning code requirements. A
structural analysis has been submitted. The proposed facility will house the City’s public safety
equipment, U. S. Cellular antennae and have space for two future co-locators.
Commissioner Brodel mentioned that in reviewing the exhibits from the petitioner, the location
of tower 13 on the alternatives analysis is incorrect. The tower is actually located North of
Kelsey.
Mayor Slocomb asked for members in the audience to address the Commission with their input
of concerns, questions, comments, etc.
Mr. Mark Russert, Bottom Line Telecom L.L.C., addressed Commission that he attended this
Public Hearing to answer any questions from the Commissioners.
Mayor Slocomb stated this matter would be heard through a resolution under New Business
later this evening. There being no further questions or comments, the Public Hearing was
adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra S. Asti
Recording Secretary
PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA, Continued
July 2, 2002
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