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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday March 30, 2004
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Slocomb, Alderman Madden, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Brodel, Stinebaugh,
Michalski, Interim Plan Director Muenkel and Recording Secretary Asti.
Recording Secretary Asti noted that the meeting was properly noticed on March 25, 2004 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 16, 2004 meeting.
Commissioner Schaumberg 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. 156-2003 – Approval of a sketch preliminary plat for Golf View Estates
located in the SW ¼ of Section 24 (Tax Key No. 2255.979 / Ryan Road). This item was on the
floor and deferred. Interim Plan Director Muenkel stated petitioner called and stated that he will
submit revised concepts prior to the next meeting. Alderman Madden made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 156-2003 was
Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Upon hearing Resolutions #P.C. 037-2004, #P.C. 038-2004, #P.C. 040-2004, #P.C. 041-2004,
and #P.C. 042-2004 read by title only, Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to Adopt these
items engross. Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 037-2004 – Approval of wall signs for Discovery Days Childcare located
in the NE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key No. 2192.976/ Janesville Road). Resolution #P.C. 037-
2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 038-2004 – Approval of a three lot land division of a property located in
the NE ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key Nos. 2229.990.001, 2229.990.002, and 2232.985 /
Hillendale Drive). Resolution #P.C. 038-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 040-2004 – Approval of a two lot land division of the Current property
located in the NE ¼ of Section 8 (Tax Key No. 2189.031, 2189.032, and 2189.033 / W191
S7173 Luehring Drive). Resolution #P.C. 040-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 041-2004 – Approval of a two lot land division of the Brauch property
located in the SW ¼ of Section 3 (Tax Key No. 2171.997 / S69 W16706 Martin Drive).
Resolution #P.C. 041-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 042-2004 – Approval of a two lot land division of the Radzius property
located in the NE ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key No. 2229.038.002 / W206 S7989 Pasadena Drive).
Resolution #P.C. 042-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 034–2004 – 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). This item was
read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert
seconded. Petitioner received preliminary plat approval for fourteen residential parcels and
one outlot. Previous concerns have been addressed. Adoption of this proposal is subject to
approval of the Candlewood Creek Addition 1 subdivision to resolve access concerns. The
Street Tree and Landscaping Plans are not a part of this submittal and will be provided prior to
release of building permits. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 034-2004 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 035–2004 – Approval of a Final Plat for Northfield Green Subdivision,
located in the SE ¼ of Section 3 and NE ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key No. 2197.249.002 /
Janesville Road). This item was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to
approve. Alderman Madden seconded. Petitioner received preliminary plat approval for twenty
parcels consisting of nineteen two family lots and one commercial lot. The final plat conforms
to all requirements of zoning code. The residential properties will consist of all duplex housing.
Commissioner Hulbert spoke on behalf of the Park Board stating that Mr. Carity was required to
have a connection from Sandalwood Drive to park property. Mr. Carity agreed to donate right-
of-way to allow for connectivity to future park property. He will also install a ten foot wide bike
path along Janesville Road. Commissioner Hulbert made motion to amend resolution to add,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, To install an eight (8) foot wide asphalt path within an
easement on lots 19 and 20 provided by Carity Land Corp. Commissioner Brodel seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 035-2004 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended
Resolution #P.C. 035-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 036-2004 – Approval of a Conditional Use Grant for a guest house on
the Goff/Guziewicz property located in the SW ¼ of Section 24 (Tax Key No. 2255.978 / Ryan
Road). This item was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. As mentioned at Public Hearing, prior to the start of
the Plan Commission meeting, this use is allowed by code on properties that are at least
120,000 square feet. The proposed guest house cannot be rented or leased and must be a
minimum of 1,200 square feet. Commissioner Michalski would like to see the guest house
match the existing home. Mr. Guziewicz addressed the Commission stating that they plan on
refurbishing the existing house and have both structures match using the Arts and Crafts style.
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Discussion ensued referring to comments made at the Public Hearing regarding reviewing the
use of this
guest house. Commissioner Schaumberg opposed having a review on this property. She does
not feel that the Commission should police private property. Commissioner Hulbert made a
motion to amend the resolution to add, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a biennial review
will be conducted on the use of the guest house. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 036-2004 was Amended with a 6-1 vote. Commissioner
Schaumberg voting No. Upon a roll call vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 036-2004 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 043–2004 – Approval of a Final Plat for Candlewood Creek Addition 1
Subdivision, located in the NW ¼ of Section 11 (Tax Key Nos. 2202.100 and 2202.101 /
Janesville Road). This item was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to
approve. Alderman Madden seconded. Petitioner received preliminary plat approval for 27
parcels and 7 outlots. The proposal meets code requirements. Approval of this subdivision is
in
conjunction with the Quietwood East subdivision to resolve access and utility issues. The
Street Tree and Landscaping Plans are not a part of this submittal and will be provided prior to
release of building permits. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 043-2004 was Adopted
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 044-2004 – Recommendation to Common Council to rezone the
Moorland Moratorium Boundary Area from RSE Suburban Estate District, RS-1 Suburban
Residence District, and B-3 General Business District to RS-2, RSA, RSA/OIP, C-2, BP-1, BP-2,
BP-3, and BP-3/OIP and a 2010 Plan amendment from Low Density Residential and
Commercial Uses to Medium Density Residential and Business Park Uses, located in the NW ¼
and SW ¼ of Section 2 and the NE ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 3 (Moorland Road). This item was
read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Hulbert seconded. Interim Plan Director Muenkel stated that the Adopted Economic
Development Strategic Plan established recommendations regarding the area of Moorland
Corridor between College Avenue and Janesville Road. A moratorium has been placed on
certain lands to restrict development. The Plan Staff held an informational meeting on
February 26, 2004 to obtain feedback and recommendations regarding the proposed rezoning.
On March 23, 2004 a Public Hearing was held before the Common Council. Mr. Muenkel gave
a presentation showing the current and proposed rezoning boundaries in the Moorland
Corridor. The rezoning will provide the City with an increased amount of lands for commercial
and light manufacturing. This area is considered the main Community Gateway. Discussion
ensued wherein the consensus of the Commission would like to see the reduction of the single
family attached district. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend the resolution to add,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, To significantly reduce or eliminate the RSA density in the
Chamberlain Hills and Glenbrook Subdivision areas. Commissioner Michalski seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 044-2004 was Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call
vote, Amended Resolution #P.C. 044-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 045–2004 – Recommendation to Common Council to amend the
Zoning Code to amend Section 17:8.147(12)A and 17:8.147(12)C relating to increasing the
uses allowed in the BP-2 zoning district. This item was read by title only. Commissioner
Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Interim Plan
Director Muenkel stated that when the Business Park zoning districts were created certain uses
were omitted. The current BP-2 district does not allow for any retail or specialized customer
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service uses and the amendment will allow for the uses. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
045-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 046–2004 – Recommendation to Common Council to amend the Land
Division Ordinance Code to amend Section 18.21 and 18.46 relating to the establishment of
park and conservation dedication fees for any land division in the City of Muskego. This item
was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Commissioner Brodel
seconded. The City hired a consulting firm, Ruekert & Mielke, to provide an updated study for
park dedication and conservation dedication fees. The consulting firm provided a three step
process: conduct of pertinent inventories; conduct of required analysis and preparation of
forecasts; and formulation of conclusions and recommendations. A fee was established based
on conclusions and recommendations in studies regarding the amount of park and conservation
fees that would be fair to charge for new development. Current developments would be
“grandfathered” with the existing fees. The fees are based on a per unit basis for park
dedication and by a developable acre basis for conservation dedication. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 046-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 047–2004 – Recommendation to Common Council to establish
dedication fees for park and conservation purposes. This item was read by title only.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. This
recommendation is to establish what the park and conservation dedication fees should be. This
item will appear on the Finance Committee Agenda on April 7 to review the proposed fees and
the implementation language. The following are the recommendations from the Rueker &
Mielke study and from staff.
Study Recommendation Staff Recommendation
Park Dedication Fee
Single Family $2,694.93 $2,690.00
Multi-Family $2,005.10 $2,000.00
Conservation Fee
Single Family $589.96/acre $580.00/acre
Multi-Family $589.96/acre $580.00/acre
Non-resident $589.96/acre $580.00/acre
Trails Fee
Single Family $62.12/unit $60.00/unit
Multi-Family $46.22/unit $45.00/unit
Non-resident N/A N/A
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 047-2004 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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DOCKET #P.C. 025-2004 – Approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan and a
Conditional Use Grant for Leaps and Bounds Day Care located in the SE ¼ of Section 8 (Tax
Key No. 2192.970 / Muskego Centre).
DOCKET #P.C. 027-2004 – Approval of an amendment to a Building Site and Operation
Plan for Great Lakes Dart Supply located in the SE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key No.
2228.999.013 / S84 W19093 Enterprise Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 039-2004 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Fireside Orchard
Subdivision located in the NE ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key No. 2229.990.001 /
Hillendale Dale).
DOCKET #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).
DOCKET #P.C. 049-2004 – Approval of a two lot extraterritorial Certified Survey Map of the
Johnson property located in Section 19 in the Town of Norway.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Alderman Madden 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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