PC MIN 04-16-2002
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
April 16, 2002
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Acting Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT:
Acting Mayor Slocomb, Alderman Le Doux, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Brodel,
Stinebaugh, Gummer, Plan Director Turk, and Recording Secretary Asti.
Recording Secretary Asti noted that the meeting was properly noticed on April 10, 2002, in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Brodel made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 2, 2002, meeting.
Alderman Le Doux seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the 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. Mr. Al Link, petitioner’s
representative, has requested that this item be deferred until the May 7, 2002 Plan
Commission meeting. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to defer this item.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 190-2001 was
Deferred unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
Resolutions #P.C. 169-2001, #P.C. 172-2001, #P.C. 013-2002, #P.C. 043-2002 and #P.C.
047-2002 were read by title only. Plan Director Turk requested that Resolution #P.C. 169-
2001 be pulled for individual consideration.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to Defer Resolutions #P.C. 172-2001, #P.C. 013-2002,
#P.C. 043-2002 and #P.C. 047-2002 engross. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a
voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 169–2001 – Approval of a sketch land division of the De Back property
located in the NE ¼ of Section 32 (Tax Key No. 2285.999.007 / Racine Avenue). This item
was on the floor and deferred. Plan Director Turk stated that petitioner has requested that this
item be removed from the agenda. Alderman Le Doux made a motion to deny without
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prejudice. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 169-
2001 was Denied without Prejudice 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.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 013–2002 - Approval of a Conservation Easement for Big Muskego
Estates located in the SW ¼ of Section 13 (part of Tax Key No. 2211.999 / Durham Drive).
This item was on the floor and deferred. Resolution #P.C. 013-2002 was Deferred
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 043–2002 – Approval an amendment to the Building Site and
Operation Plan for Pioneer Auto, located in the SW ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2196.989 /
W179 S7714-16 Pioneer Drive). This item was on the floor and deferred. Resolution #P.C.
043-2002 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 047-2002 - Approval of a Conditional Use Grant for Muskego Norway
School District for the purpose of constructing outdoor lighted recreational facilities on the high
school property located in the SW ¼ of Section 34 (Tax Key No. 2242.999 and 2237.999.001 /
W183 S8750 Racine Avenue). This item was on the floor and deferred. Resolution #P.C.
047-2002 was Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 052-2002 – Approval of a sketch conservation subdivision preliminary
plat and conceptual rezoning to RSE / COPD Conservation Planned Development Overlay
District for the Blattner property located in the NE ¼ of Section 24 (Tax Key No. 2253.999 /
North Cape Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Discussion ensued regarding
concerns with the configuration of several of the parcels. The proposed subdivision does not
have access to the preservation area and does not show a connection to the north of the
property. Mr. Rick Przybyla, Creative Homes, Inc., addressed the Commission stating that his
intent is to construct an upscale subdivision. He proposes to create privacy with the proposed
cul-de-sac and has developed parcels on the higher elevations to create better views.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to add, BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That a pedestrian way should be constructed to connect the cul-de-sac with
the preservation area. Commissioner Gummer seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to
amend was adopted unanimously. Commissioner Gummer made a motion to amend
resolution to add, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a right-of-way connection to the
north is required. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to amend
was adopted with a 6-1 vote. Commissioner Stinebaugh voting No. Commissioner Brodel
made a motion to amend resolution to add, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Lots 1, 2 and
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3 are reconfigured to maintain a minimum lot size of 18,000 square feet. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to amend was adopted with a 5-2 vote. Acting
Mayor Slocomb and Commissioner Schaumberg voting No. Upon a roll call vote, Amended
Resolution #P.C. 052-2002 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 053-2002 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan for Mary
Linsmeier School, Inc. located in the SW ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2195.051 / S77
W18426 Janesville Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Gummer
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Brodel seconded. Petitioner proposing to operate
a preschool from Bethel Lutheran Church. This proposal is consistent with adopted plans and
zoning district requirements. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 053-2002 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 054-2002 – Approval of an Open Space Management Plan for
Rosewood Estates Addition No. 1 for the Miller property located in the NW ¼ of Section 11
(Tax Key No. 2202.033). This resolution was read by title only. Alderman Le Doux made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. The Open Space Management
Plan provides short and long term land management guidelines for the developer and future
property owners. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 054-2002 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 055-2002 – Approval of Landscape Plans and an amended Building
Site and Operation Plan for the Muskego Settlement Centre located in the NE ¼ of Section 16
(Tax Key No. 2222.988 / Racine Avenue). This resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner Gummer made a motion to approve. Commissioner Brodel seconded. A
landscape plan has been submitted. Petitioner requesting several modifications to the
Building Site and Operation Plan. Petitioner proposing plain metal door rather than requested
raised panel door. Petitioner also proposing metal railings instead of wood railings. Petitioner
has also requested approval for two alternative rooflines along the east elevation. This would
provide opportunity to have both styles bid. Staff recommends approval of the gable elevation.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer this item. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 055-2002 was Deferred unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR DEFERRAL
None.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Plan Director Turk mentioned that he and Assistant Plan Director Wolff gave a presentation of the
Conservation Plan at the American Planning Association National Planning Conference. The plan
was well received and has been nominated for State Plan Award.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 9:08 p.m. Commissioner Brodel
seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion carried. With no further business to come before the
Commission, the meeting was adjourned.
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Respectfully submitted,
Sandra S. Asti
Recording Secretary
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