PCM20040120
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
7:00 PM Tuesday January 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 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 14, 2004 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2004
meeting. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes
was adopted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 173-2003 – Approval of a two lot Certified Survey Map of the Kraussel
property located in the NE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key No. 2192.976). This item was on the floor
and deferred. At previous meeting, Staff was requested to research proposal to determine if
intentions were in place regarding a future land division. After reviewing the file, it was
confirmed that petitioner had met with the former planning staff and indicated that another lot
would be created in the future. This issue of future expansion was not formally brought to the
Plan Commission. The original proposal illustrates that the stormwater pipes were capped off
to allow for future expansion. The stormwater retention pond is sufficient to handle runoff from
Discovery Days and the future addition. The overall site plan does indicate that the parking lot
was cut off in order to allow for future access. Interim Director Muenkel and Engineering Staff
have met with the prospective owner of the new parcel and have been told that he plans to
construct a 3,000 square foot office building which will have the same architecture as Discovery
Days. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 173-2003 was Adopted unanimously.
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. Nothing new has been submitted. Commissioner Brodel made a motion to
defer. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 156-2003 was
Deferred unanimously.
Plan Commission Minutes, continued
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CONSENT BUSINESS
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 resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Michalski seconded. Petitioner proposing to install five (5)
wall mounted signs at various locations on existing building. All signs would have white face
and be internally illuminated. The Commission expressed concern with the existing signage
which is larger than the proposed signs. Consensus of Commission requested that all signs be
uniform with same size lettering and colors. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer
requesting that the owner of the building bring in samples of signs that would be proposed.
Commissioner Brodel seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 001-2004 was Deferred
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
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 resolution was
read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Alderman Madden
seconded. Petitioner proposing a residential/commercial development consisting of nineteen
(19) two-family units and one (1) large commercial lot. This proposal consists of an amendment
to the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, a rezoning, and a recommendation to vacate a previous
Common Council resolution of intent. A Public Hearing was held on January 13, 2004 with no
negative comments being received on any of the stated issues. The request for rezoning
would be more restrictive than the Resolution of Intent zoning. The amendment to the 2010
Comprehensive Plan would require commercial and medium density for this area. Discussion
ensued wherein the majority of the Commission expressed concern that due to all the unknown
issues, and the ninety day extension on the moratorium, they would prefer to move slowly
considering all options. Majority of Commission expressed concern in approving residential for
this area with the possibility of losing commercial development in the Moorland Road corridor
and are not in favor of losing valuable commercial property. Mr. Carity addressed the
Commission stating that he felt this proposal was a good transition for the area. Alderman
Madden agreed and seemed to be in favor of this proposal. Mayor Slocomb stated that within
the next 90 days the Economic Development Strategic Plan would need to be adopted; the
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer and bring the preliminary plat back for
consideration at the first Plan Commission meeting after the adoption of the Economic
Development Strategic Plan. Commissioner Michalski seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 167-2003 was Deferred with a 5-2 vote. Alderman Madden and
Commissioner Brodel voting No.
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Plan Commission Minutes, continued
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 168-2003 – Recommendation to Common Council to adopt the
Sustainable Economic Development Strategic Plan 2003. This resolution was read by title only.
Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve. Alderman Madden seconded. Interim
Director Muenkel stated that the Common Council and Mayor’s Task Force retained the
services of Vandewalle & Associates and The Taurean Group to assist in preparing Muskego’s
economic development objectives and goals for promoting sound environmental practice and
protecting community aesthetics. A number of market studies were conducted along with public
vision sessions being held to involve the residents. Interim Director Muenkel gave a power
point presentation to review the plan’s highlights. The presentation named four major economic
development goals: 1. Diversity and broaden the tax base. 2. Create a memorable
community image. 3. Improve the climate for economic development. 4. Balance fiscal and
environmental management. The presentation also included survey results; images for
commercial development; a detailed economic market study and detailed recommendations.
A Public Hearing was held on January 13, 2004 before the Common Council. Upon a roll call
vote, Resolution #P.C. 168-2003 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. 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 (Tax Key Nos. 2180.979 and 2180.979.002 / Hillendale Drive and Lembezeder Drive).
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Determination of Structure: Building Permit Required or Temporary? Interim Director Muenkel
has been approached by resident requesting an amendment to his Building Site and Operation
Plan. The request is to construct a large (72 ft. x 100 ft.) salt and gravel storage structure.
Planning staff is looking for guidance if this structure would be considered a temporary
structure.
Previously this resident was given approval to construct a storage building to house salt inside
rather than having outside storage. After reviewing the information provided regarding the
structure, the Commission suggested that the resident use a tarp to cover the salt until it is
hauled off the premises.
Further discussion took place regarding another structure that has been brought to staff’s
attention. Pictures were included in the plan binders showing two examples that have been
constructed. To determine the conformity of a temporary structure, reviews will be done on a
case by case basis.
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Plan Commission Minutes, continued
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ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 9:10 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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