PCM20040706
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
7:00 PM Tuesday July 6, 2004
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:46 p.m.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT
Mayor Slocomb, Alderman Buckmaster, Commissioners Hulbert, Simpson, Stinebaugh,
Michalski, Interim Plan Director Muenkel and Recording Secretary Asti.
ABSENT
Commissioner Schaumberg
Recording Secretary Asti noted that the meeting was properly noticed on June 30, 2004 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 15, 2004 meeting.
Alderman Buckmaster seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was
adopted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
None.
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
resolution was on the floor and deferred. No new information has been received.
Commissioner Michalski made a motion to defer. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Upon
a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 048-2004 was Deferred 5-0. Alderman Buckmaster left the
meeting and did not vote.
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. Still waiting for validation of Certified
Survey Map. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer. Commissioner Michalski
seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 065-2004 was Deferred 5-0. Alderman
Buckmaster left the meeting and did not vote.
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CONSENT BUSINESS
Upon hearing Resolutions #P.C. 078-2004 and #P.C. 079-2004 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 5-0. Alderman Buckmaster left the
meeting and did not vote.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 078-2004 – Approval of an Accessory Structure located in the NE ¼ of
Section 12 (Tax Key No. 2206.999 & 2205.989 / S71 W13219 Tess Corners Drive). Resolution
#P.C. 078-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 079-2004 – Approval of a four lot Certified Survey Map for the Thota
property located in the SW ¼ of Section 32 (Tax Key No. 2287.023 & 2287.016 / Racine
Avenue). Resolution #P.C. 079-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
Alderman Buckmaster returned to the meeting.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 061-2004 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat of The Overlook at Crystal
Lake Subdivision located in the SE ¼ of Section 32 (Tax Key No. 2288.993 / Muskego Dam
Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Petitioner proposing a residential subdivision
consisting of eight single family lots with three outlots. Petitioner has received conceptual plat
approval by the Plan Commission. The plat shows a 60 foot public access dedication to Crystal
Lake. The Land Division Code requires a 100 foot dedication when a new land division abuts a
navigable waterway. Staff feels that the 60 foot dedication is acceptable as this is in line with
current state code. Staff will be updating the land division code in the future and possibly
changing the code from 100 feet to 60 feet. The resolution notes this dedication variance from
the Land Division Code. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 061-2004 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 070-2004 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat of Forest Glen Subdivision
located in the NE ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key No. 2198.999). This resolution was read by title
only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Alderman Buckmaster seconded.
The proposed preliminary plat consists of 27 single family lots and 1 outlot. Petitioner received
conceptual approval by the Plan Commission. Areas of concern are access and stormwater.
The stormwater will be held off site in a regional pond determined by the City and the
developer. Discussion ensued regarding access from Janesville Road and Bay Lane.
Suggestions were made to have Bay Lane align with the existing roadway. Mr. Carity has met
with Waukesha County Department of Transportation and discussed doing a traffic impact
study. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 070-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
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 read by title only. Alderman Buckmaster
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made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing to rezone
property from RSE Suburban Residence District and A, Agriculture to B-4 Highway Business
District. Petitioner brought this item before the Plan Commission in 2003 and received
conceptual approval for rezoning and an amendment to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. When
petitioner applied for final conceptual approvals the item was denied. Petitioner is now
resubmitting proposal to rezone property. Several commissioners stated they were surprised
that this item was being brought forward for consideration. There will be a Public Hearing held
on July 13 before the Common Council on this matter. Typically, Plan Commission waits for
the minutes from the Common Council Public Hearing before taking action. Alderman
Buckmaster made a motion to defer this item until after the Public Hearing. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 071-2004 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 resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. A
Public Hearing was held tonight on this item. The minutes from the Public Hearing are
attached. Petitioner brought this item before the Plan Commission in 2003 and was denied due
to the denial of rezoning by Common Council. Petitioner is proposing to construct four
structures to be used for mini-storage which will have a security fence around the entire area.
The proposed architecture is consistent with the rural agrarian theme of the Durham Hill Design
Guide. The architectural elements meet the code requirements, however in the past, proposed
brick veneer has not been considered a true masonry product. Consequently, none of the
buildings comply with the 50% masonry requirements. Petitioner stated that full brick will be
used. Discussion ensued regarding the roofing materials. The color rendering shows a red
steel roof, while all written submittals state that the roof will be dimensional shingles. During
discussion, Nancy Meinerz agreed to use dimensional shingles if this was a requirement.
Lighting and photometrics will need to be submitted. Prior to issuance of building permits a
landscaping plan will need to be revised and resubmitted. Fencing should be shown on site
plan along with description of materials and colors to be used. Stormwater plans will need to be
approved by Engineering Department. Consensus of the Plan Commission is that the overall
look of proposal is well received, however, negative comments from surrounding residents that
were stated at the Public Hearing will need to be taken into consideration. Approval of this
resolution depends on action taken by the Common Council for the rezoning. Commissioner
Stinebaugh made a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 072-2004 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. 2260.999 / W125 S9912 North Cape Road). This resolution was read by title only.
Alderman Buckmaster made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. A Public
Hearing was held tonight on this item. The minutes from the Public Hearing are attached.
Petitioner is proposing a structure that will contain mini-storage, office space, and an area to
sell eight vehicles on site. The proposal consists of one structure that will be constructed in two
phases. The first phase is the southern half of structure that will house warehouse/office space
and two storage units. The second phase is the northern half of structure that will house
seventeen mini-storage units. This second phase must be completed within two years from
Plan Commission approvals or petitioner will need to resubmit plans for new approvals. No
security fencing has been proposed. The cross access should be twenty feet in width to meet
requirements and a cross access easement document will need to be recorded before building
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permits would be issued. The architectural elements match the building built on the southern
abutting property. The proposed building does not meet the 50% masonry requirements.
Suggestions were given to continue brick around the building. The site plan shows that raised
panel doors will be on the street right-of-way elevations while roll-up doors are shown on the
rear elevations. Consensus of Commission was to have overhead raised panel doors on any
area that faces a roadway. Stormwater plan needs to be approved by engineering.
Mr. George Alex addressed the Commission. Mr. Alex stated that the Agenda had the wrong
address and tax key number. The correct address is S98 W12575 Loomis Court. The correct
tax key number is 2257.973.001. Mayor Slocomb said that Resolution #P.C. 067-2004 will be
corrected. Petitioner plans on constructing Phase 1 this year and construct Phase 2 in the
Spring of 2005. Mr. Alex stated that he already has a tenant to occupy the building. Discussion
ensued regarding the compacted stone area. It was suggested that no vehicle storage would
be allowed in this area. Mr. Alex said he has no immediate plans for this space. Lengthy
discussion took place regarding the site layout. Commissioner Michalski suggested that the
building could be reconfigured on site and would look more appealing to the surrounding area.
This realignment would be an advantage regarding landscaping. It was suggested that the
petitioner contact Commissioner Michalski to pursue the reconfiguration. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to defer. Commissioner Michalski seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution
#P.C. 067-2004 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 076-2004 – Approval of an amendment to a Building Site and Operation
Plan for H & C properties, LLC located in the NW ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key No. 2198.949 /
Janesville Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion
to approve. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Petitioner owns a retail office complex and
is proposing to relocate the air conditioning units from roof top to the east area of property.
The proposed area is out of public view and petitioner will enclose area with redwood or cedar
fencing. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 076-2004 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.
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. 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 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).
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).
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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).
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
General Design Guide. Interim Plan Director Muenkel suggested that Commissioners may give
their written comments to staff. After receiving all comments, staff will incorporate into a draft
copy to be distributed to the Plan Commission for review.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 9:25 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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