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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
7:00 PM Tuesday February 3, 2004
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 January 28, 2004 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Alderman Madden made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2004 meeting.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was
adopted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 001-2004 – Approval of signs for the Muskego Health and Wellness
Center located in the SE ¼ of Section 8 (W188 S7830 Racine Avenue/Tax Key No.
2192.980.005). This item was on the floor and deferred. Interim Director Muenkel stated that
petitioner originally requested to withdraw this request, however has since reconsidered and
has submitted in writing a request for approval of signs. Mr. Hoormann is requesting approval
for the same type, size and lighting of each sign. However, it would be the tenant’s
responsibility to get approval from the Plan Commission for their company logos and any
detailing to their individual signs. The consensus of the Commission wants consistency with all
signs and would prefer to deal with the owner of the building rather than the tenants. This is the
owner’s responsibility. Mr. Hoormann was unable to attend meeting. Alderman Madden made
a motion to defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
001-2004 was Deferred unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 167-2003 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat of Northfield Green,
recommendation to vacate prior Common Council Resolution of Intent to rezone all of Lot 143
of Quietwood Creek to the B-3 / OPD General Business District with Planned Development
Overlay District, recommendation to amend the 2010 Comprehensive Plan from Commercial to
Attached Single Family and Commercial, and recommendation to Common Council to rezone
Lot 143 of Quietwood Creek from RS-2 Suburban Residence District to RSA Attached Single
Family Residence District and B-2 Local Service Center District, 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 on
the floor and deferred. The Plan Commission deferred this item until the adoption of the
Sustainable Economic Development Strategic Plan. The Common Council adopted the plan on
January 27, 2004. Common Council also approved the rezoning of this plat without
recommendation from Plan Commission. This approval action was unforeseen by Plan Staff as
well as the petitioner. Council has requested a buffer be placed on the west end of the
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February 3, 2004
property. The majority of the Plan Commission would have preferred that the developer delay
proceeding until the moratorium
has expired. The Commissioners expressed the need for commercial use in this prime area
rather than residential. Alderman Madden stated that Council took into consideration the need
for additional commercial uses and the proposed uses are exactly what the Comprehensive
Plan has requested. The Council did not want business to back up to the existing residential
subdivision. The Plan Commissioners were informed that they would be voting on the
preliminary plat as presented. Interim Director Muenkel stated that in the future there will be
separate resolutions for preliminary plats and rezoning items. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 167-2003 was Adopted 6-1. Commissioner Brodel voting No.
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 Director Muenkel stated that petitioner has been hospitalized and
has had surgery which is the reason that this item has not moved forward. Commissioner
Stinebaugh made a motion to defer. Alderman Madden seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 156-2003 was Deferred unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Upon hearing Resolutions #P.C. 002-2004, #P.C. 003-2004, #P.C. 004-2004 and #P.C. 005-
2004 read by title only. Alderman Madden made a motion to Adopt these items engross.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 002-2004 – Approval of an extraterritorial Certified Survey Map of the
Malchine property located Section 12 in the Town of Norway. Resolution #P.C. 002-2004 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 003-2004 – Approval of an extraterritorial Certified Survey Map of the
Malchine property located in Section 12 the Town of Norway. Resolution #P.C. 003-2004 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 004-2004 – Approval of a two lot land division of the Kusch property
located in the NW ¼ of Section 32 (Tax Key No. 2286.995 / W203 S10320 North Shore Drive).
Resolution #P.C. 004-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 005-2004 – Approval of wall sign for Ascend Design located in the NE ¼
of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2165.998/ W144 S6305 College Court). Resolution #P.C. 005-2004
was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 166-2003 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat of Kenwood Place and
recommendation to Common Council to rezone the property to RS-3 / OPD Suburban
Residence District with Planned Development Overlay District, located in the SE ¼ of Section 4
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(Tax Key Nos. 2180.979 and 2180.979.002 / Hillendale Drive and Lembezeder Drive). This
resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Petitioner is proposing a residential subdivision with 37
single family lots and 2 outlots. The request for rezoning will allow greater flexibility in parcel
widths, setbacks and offsets. A Public Hearing was held on January 13, 2004 with only one
comment from a concerned resident. Staff has directed the petitioner to meet with the resident
to resolve his concerns. Petitioner needs to address a few technical corrections which will not
interfere with the approval process. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 166-2003 was
Adopted unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 006-2004 – Approval of a biennial review for Paul Ruszkiewski for a
seasonal garden center at Muskego Centre in the SE ¼ of Section 8 (Tax Key No. 2192.973 /
W189 S7847 Racine Avenue). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner
Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman Madden seconded. Petitioner proposing a
temporary tent structure to be located in the parking lot of Sentry Foods. Petitioner is
requesting approval for a three year period. This seasonal garden center has been at this
location for the past four years. No complaints have been received. Petitioner has submitted a
permission letter from the owner of the Sentry Foods store and has applied for a Transient
Merchant License from the City Clerk’s office. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to
amend the resolution granting a three year approval. Alderman Madden seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 006-2004 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, Amended
Resolution #P.C. 006-2004 was Adopted unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Commissioner Brodel 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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