PCM20041207
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
7:00 PM Tuesday December 7, 2004
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT
Mayor Slocomb, Alderman Salentine, Alderman Buckmaster, Commissioners Hulbert,
Simpson, Stinebaugh, Michalski, Interim Plan Director Muenkel, Associate Planner
Trzebiatowski and Recording Secretary Asti.
ABSENT
Commissioner Schaumberg,
Recording Secretary Asti noted that the meeting was properly noticed on November 30, 2004 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2004
meeting. Commissioner Michalski seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the
minutes was adopted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
Due to a conflict of interest regarding Resolution #P.C. 119-2004, Mayor Slocomb recused
himself and turned the meeting over to Alderman Salentine.
RESOLUTION #P. C. 119-2004 - Approval of Conditional Use Grant for the purpose of
defining a barn as a Rustic Structure located in the NW ¼ of Section 13 (Tax Key No.
2210.989). This resolution was on the floor and deferred. This item was deferred to the
Conservation Commission by ordinance to receive a recommendation. The Conservation
Commission met and did not come to an actual motion. Only a statement was made during the
meeting. Interim Plan Director Muenkel stated that this item will go back to the Conservation
Commission. There will be a Conservation Commission meeting held prior to the next Plan
Commission meeting in January, 2005. Alderman Buckmaster stated that the ordinance is
quite clear as to what is required. He would like written clarification as to what details that Plan
Commission can request of the petitioner. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 119-2004 was
Deferred unanimously.
Alderman Salentine relinquished the chair back to Mayor Slocomb.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
None.
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CONSENT BUSINESS
Upon hearing Resolutions #P.C. 123-2004, #P.C. 129-2004 and #P.C. 130-2004 read by title
only, Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to Adopt these items engross. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 123-2004 – Approval of a two lot Certified Survey Map for the Henrichs
property located in the SE ¼ of Section 24 (Tax Key No. 2256.987.002 / North Cape Road).
Resolution #P.C. 123-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 129–2004 – Approval of a Final Plat for Quietwood East II Subdivision,
located in the NW ¼ of Section 11 (Outlot 8 of the Quietwood East Subdivision). Resolution
#P.C. 129-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 130-2004 – Approval of a three lot Certified Survey Map for the Paepke
property located in the NW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No. 2222.986 / Pioneer Drive).
Resolution #P.C. 130-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 121-2004 - Recommendation to Common Council to rezone the Dumke
property from B-4 Highway Business District to R-3 Country Home District located in the NE ¼
of Section 24 (Tax Key No. 2253.997.001 / W127 S9062 North Cape Road). This resolution
was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Alderman
Buckmaster seconded. Petitioner requesting to rezone property from B-4 Highway Business
District to R-3 Country Home District. Petitioner owns four parcels of land with the two northern
parcels zoned B-4 and the two southern parcels zoned R-3. Only the northwest parcel is used
for manufacturing. The remaining three parcels are used for residential. Petitioner requesting
to rezone the northeast parcel for future residential expansion. Petitioner will “quit claim” land
to the southeast parcel at a later date. A Public Hearing was held before Common Council on
November 23, no one spoke and staff has not received any comments or concerns on this
item. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 121-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 124–2004 – Approval of the amended General Design Manual and
Recommendation to Common Council to amend Chapter 41, Comprehensive Planning, to
adopt the same. This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. A final recommendation is required for
the amendments to the General Design Manual. The amendments include updates to:
Building, Site and Operation submittals with examples of complete submittal including a color
rendering; updates on policies on accessory structures and updates on parking policies. A
Public Hearing is scheduled before the Common Council on December 14, 2004. Upon a roll
call vote, Resolution #P.C. 124-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 125-2004 – Approval of monument signs for the Muskego High School
located in the NW ¼ of Section 21 (Tax Key No. 2242.999 / Racine Avenue). This resolution
was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Commissioner
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Hulbert seconded. Associate Planner Trzebiatowski stated that petitioner is proposing two
monument signs. One will be located at the corner of Racine Avenue and Woods Road. The
other will be located south of Racine Avenue in front of the Performing Arts Center. Each sign
totals 53.1 square feet for a total of 106.2 square feet for both signs. The proposed signs meet
the Code requirements. A portion of each sign is proposed to include an electronic reader
board. The reader boards will be lit with amber color LED’s. After discussion it was determined
that the same amber color will be used for both signs, no scrolling, no animation and one
reader change per day will be allowed. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 125-2004 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 127-2004 – Approval of an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan
for Burback Builders LLC located in the Muskego Industrial Park in the NW ¼ of Section 16
(Tax Key No. 2221.016.001 / W185 S8095 Racine Avenue). This resolution was read by title
only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded.
Petitioners proposing to update the buildings, landscaping, access, fencing and parking on the
property. Petitioners also proposing conceptual approval for two future storage buildings. The
storage buildings will be 8,000 and 4,000 square feet. The facilities meet the bulk requirements
of the Zoning Code. Petitioners understand that final plans for the storage buildings will need
resubmital to Plan Commission for final approvals. The City Forester has reviewed the
landscape plan and has recommended some enhancements. Five of the proposed public
parking stalls are to be updated to conform to code requirements. Petitioners proposing to add
a second floor for office space to the structure along Racine Avenue. Three gables would be
added to the eastern face of the structure along with new windows, siding and shingles. The
building does not meet the 50% masonry requirement for a commercial structure in the General
Design Guide. However, due to the extensive updating to an existing structure, staff
recommends approval of the updates as proposed. Currently a chain link fence is located on
the property lines extending from the rear of the office building to the rear of the property.
Petitioner proposing to stop the fence at the back elevation of the office building and add wood
plank fence to the north of the property and a decorative wrought iron fence to the south of the
property with auto keypad and gate. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 127-2004 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 128-2004 – Approval of an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan
for Premier Limousine located in the SE ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key Nos. 2193.123, 2193.124,
2193.125 / Janesville Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Michalski seconded. The proposed property
consists of three separate parcels with two structures. One structure is vacant and the other is
run by Kingdom Daycare. The remaining site has unmaintained asphalt with un-graded
overgrowth. Petitioner proposes to purchase property and rent the Kingdom Daycare facility to
current owner for one year. Petitioner will repair/replace existing asphalt, stripe new parking
stalls, re-sod/re-grade and utilize the other structure on the lot as an office for his limousine
business. In the future, petitioner proposes to raze all structures and build a new office
building. Interim Plan Director Muenkel mentioned that petitioner would be required to obtain a
Taxicab License from the Clerk’s Office. Lengthy discussion took place regarding the parking
of the limousines along the Janesville Road property line and access to site off of Janesville
Road. Consensus of the Commission was not favorable to parking the limousines in the front
of the site. Petitioner mentioned that he has a concern for vandalism if the cars are parked in
the back of the property. Suggestions were given to screen the vehicles with fencing.
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Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer this item to allow petitioner to reassess the site
to screen the parking with no vehicles in the front of the property. Commissioner Michalski
seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 128-2004 was Deferred with a 5-1 vote.
Mayor Slocomb voting No.
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. 104-2004 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Fireside Orchard Addition
#1 Subdivision located in the SE ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key No. 2232.986.002 / Hillendale
Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 105-2004 – Approval of a four lot Certified Survey Map for the Village at
Muskego lakes Partnership property located in the NE ¼ of Section 26 (Tax Key Nos.
2261.979.001/ Groveway Lane).
DOCKET #P.C. 108-2004 – Approval of a four lot Certified Survey Map for the Fitzpatrick
property located in the NW ¼ of Section 12 (Tax Key No. 2205.990 / Tess Corners Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 109-2004 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Jordans Creek Subdivision
located in the NW ¼ of Section 12 (Tax Key No. 2205.990).
DOCKET #P.C. 120-2004 - Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Valley View Estates Subdivision
located in the SE ¼ of Section 4 (Tax Key No. 2173.991 / Martin Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 122-2004 - Approval of a Final Plat for the Boxhorn Reserve Subdivision
located in the NE ¼ of Section 24 (Tax Key No. 2253.999.006 / Boxhorn Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 126-2004 - Recommendation to Common Council for approval of various
municipal code changes within Chapters 1, 2, 17, 18, and 41.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
It was determined that the December 21 Plan Commission meeting would be cancelled. The
next Plan Commission meeting will be held on January 4, 2005.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Commissioner Michalski
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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