PCM20040720
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
7:00 PM Tuesday July 20, 2004
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT
Mayor Slocomb, Alderman Buckmaster, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Simpson,
Stinebaugh, Michalski, Plan Director Muenkel, Associate Planner Trzebiatowski and Recording
Secretary Asti.
Recording Secretary Asti noted that the meeting was properly noticed on July 14, 2004 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2004 meeting
and Public Hearings. Commissioner Michalski seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to
approve the minutes was adopted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 071-2004 – Recommendation to Common Council to rezone land from
RSE Suburban Residence District and A – Agriculture District to B-4 Highway Business District
and amend the 2010 Comprehensive Plan from agricultural and low density residential use to
commercial use, for certain land located in the SE ¼ and SW ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No.
2259.995.004 / Loomis Drive). This resolution was on the floor and deferred. Interim Plan
Director Muenkel stated that a Public Hearing was held in front of Common Council on July 13,2
004. Staff has received faxes for and against this proposal. At the Public Hearing there were
six individuals (four against and two for) that spoke. Reasons stated that were against proposal
were: spot zoning; many more intense uses could occur after the mini-storage facility leaves;
absentee landlord; there is sufficient storage units in the City; more suitable areas for the
storage units; too big of a development for this area. Reasons stated that were for this
proposal were: consistent with 2010 Master Plan; does not constitute spot zoning; Police and
Fire Departments have access 24 hours a day; landlords live in nearby community and are not
absentee; this is a good clean business; this area should start to sway towards business as the
landfill may eventually purchase all the properties in the area. Staff believes the most critical
issue is the spot zoning. An important question to ask regarding the proposed rezoning: Is
there a relationship between the zoning change and the local government’s stated land use
policies and objectives? Staff believes that the zoning change does have a direct link to the
future land use objectives. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor stated that this area will transition in the future. Discussion has taken place at various
committee levels as to when is the appropriate time to let people know that this will occur.
Position was taken to inform the residents now as to what the future plans for this area will be.
Ultimately, within the next twenty years this site will go from residential to commercial. The 2010
plan indicates that this area will transition to commercial.
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Commissioner Hulbert stated that he did not anticipate that individual parcels would apply to be
rezoned from residential to commercial. If this were in the year 2009 perhaps his feelings
would be more favorable to this proposal. A change will come to this area, however, he just
does not think that this is the proper time to take a residential parcel and put a business in
between two residential areas. If several property owners were to come to Plan Commission
requesting a rezoning that would be OK. However, this is troubling to him for the people that
have lived in this area for a long time, and are now being faced with having a single property be
rezoned for heavy usage.
Commissioner Stinebaugh lives within a few miles of this area. His concern is that this
neighborhood has the integrity as rural. He would like to see it stay that way for the time being.
Rural means that everyone in this area knows everyone, and they do not have to worry who will
be around their neighborhood after sunset. Hours of operation for this proposal will be that it is
open until 11:00 p.m. This worries him. The people in this area have stated that they want their
quiet neighborhood. Commissioner Stinebaugh proposes that the area stays the way it is.
Alderman Buckmaster stated that at the July 13, 2004 Public Hearing the discussion by the
petitioner’s representative was based on the Conditional Use. Low impact was the main issue.
Common Council does not have an issue with the Conditional Use. The concern is with the B-4
zoning district. Now is not the time for rezoning. Recommends not to follow through with the
rezoning. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 071-2004 was Defeated unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
RESOLUTION #P.C. 048-2004 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan for Lindale
Residences located in the SE ¼ of Section 3 (Tax Key No. 2169.987.004 / Martin Drive). This
item was on the floor and deferred. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to defer.
Alderman Buckmaster seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 048-2004 was Deferred
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 065-2004 – Approval of a three lot land division of the Sonnentag
property and recommendation to Common Council to rezone the Sonnentag property from EA,
Exclusive Agricultural to A, Agricultural located in the SE ¼ of Section 34 (Tax Key No.
2296.999.001). This item was on the floor and deferred. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a
motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 065-
2004 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 067-2004 – Approval of an amendment to a Building Site and Operation
Plan and Conditional Use Grant for B & G Self Storage located in the SE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax
Key. No. 2257.973.001 / S98 W12575 Loomis Court). This item was on the floor and deferred.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 067-2004 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 072-2004 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan and
Conditional Use Grant for mini-storage, for certain land located in the SE ¼ and SW ¼ of
Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2259.995.004 / Loomis Drive). This item was on the floor and
deferred. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer. Commissioner Stinebaugh
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 072-2004 was Deferred unanimously.
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Plan Commission Minutes, continued
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CONSENT BUSINESS
Upon hearing Resolutions #P.C. 082-2004 and #P.C. 083-2004 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. 082-2004 – Approval of a temporary outdoor vendor benefit at the
Sentry Foods located in the Muskego Centre (W189 S7847 / Racine Avenue). Resolution
#P.C. 082-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 083-2004 – Approval for an amendment to the approved Building, Site
and Operation Plan of Sentry Foods to allow the temporary outdoor sales of salt located in the
Muskego Centre Shopping Center (W189 S7847 / Racine Avenue). Resolution #P.C. 083-2004
was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 062-2004 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat, rezoning from A Agricultural
to RS-2/OPD Suburban Residence District with a Planned Development Overlay District, and a
2010 Plan Amendment from Agricultural and Open Lands to Medium Density Residential for
Woodland Creek (a.k.a. Hickory Creek) Estates located in the NW ¼ of Section 21 and the NE
¼ of Section 20 (Tax Key Nos. 2237.993 and 2242.994 / Racine Avenue). This resolution was
read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Schaumberg seconded. Interim Plan Director Muenkel stated that petitioner proposes a
residential subdivision consisting of sixty single family residences and three outlots. This
proposal also requests a rezoning from Agricultural to Suburban Residence with a Planned
Development Overlay. A public hearing for the rezoning was held on July 13, 2004 before the
Common Council. There were concerns from a few citizens regarding the traffic impacts onto
Racine Avenue; if sewer would be available to them and that the lots were too small for this
area. The Park and Rec Board have requested trails along Racine Avenue; along Eagle View
Drive and from Creekside Court between Lots 30 and 31. Lengthy discussion took place
regarding the proposed bike trails. Commissioner Hulbert gave a background of why trails are
requested and named various locations where trails have been installed. He stated that the
request for trails was to have an off road system to connect to public areas. Safety was the
biggest concern for the trails. Mr. Jim Doering, Towne Realty, addressed Commission with
questions as to whether The Settlement Subdivision was required to have trails. Mr. Doering
stated that there will be access to the park area from various points and agrees that they will be
used but to what extent. These issues will be discussed at other committees. Upon a roll call
vote, Resolution #P.C. 062-2004 was Adopted 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.
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Plan Commission Minutes, continued
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DOCKET #P.C. 055-2004 – Approval of a Sketch Certified Survey Map for the Knudsen
property located in the NW ¼ of Section 8 (Tax Key No. 2190.994.009 / W198 S7380
Hillendale Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 077-2004 – Approval of an amended Building Site and Operation Plan for the
Muskego Area Family Moose Lodge located in the SW ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key No.
2231.995 / Janesville Road).
DOCKET #P.C. 080-2004 – Approval of a two lot Certified Survey Map for the Ragus property
located in the NE ¼ of Section 7 (Tax Key No. 2185.994 / Field Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 081-2004 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat and Yield Plan for Heather’s Way
Subdivision located in the SE ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key Nos. 2232.980 and 2232.981 /
Hillendale Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 084-2004 – Approval of a Conceptual Preliminary Plat for the Fitzpatrick
property located in the NE ¼ of Section 12 (Tax Key No. 2205.990 / Tess Corners Drive).
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Commissioner Michalski
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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