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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES APPROVED
7:00 PM Tuesday October 18, 2005
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor Damaske called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The audio for this meeting was not working.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT
Mayor Damaske, Alderman Buckmaster, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Simpson,
Stinebaugh, Michalski, Plan Director Muenkel and Recording Secretary Asti.
Recording Secretary Asti noted that the meeting was properly noticed on October 12, 2005 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Commissioner Simpson made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2005 meeting.
Commissioner Michalski 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. 082-2005 – Approval of an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan
and recommendation to Common Council to rezone land from A Agricultural District to B-4
Highway Business District for Frey Auto located in the SE ¼ of Section 34 (Tax Key Nos.
2296.996 & 2293.996.002 / Loomis Road). This item was on the floor and deferred.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 082-2005 was DEFERRED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 085-2005 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Oakridge Glen
Subdivision located in the NE ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 3 (Tax Key No. 2169.987 / Martin Drive).
This item was on the floor and deferred. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 085-2005 was
DEFERRED unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Upon hearing Resolutions #P.C. 121-2005, #P.C. 122-2005, #P.C. 123-2005, #P.C. 125-2005
and #P.C. 128-2005 read by title only, Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to Adopt
these items engross. Commissioner Michalski seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 121-2005 – Approval of a Condominium Plat of Lake Ridge Apartments,
Building #19 located in the SW ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key No. 2199.999.021 / W169 S7586
Gregory Drive). Resolution #P.C. 121-2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 122-2005 – Approval of a three lot Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map
for the Loughney property located in the NE ¼ of Section 36 in the Town of Vernon.
Resolution #P.C. 122-2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 123-2005 – Approval of the Northfield Green Subdivision Street and
Landscape Plan located in the SE ¼ of Section 3 and NE ¼ of Section 10 (Janesville Road).
Resolution #P.C. 123-2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 125-2005 – Approval of a two lot Certified Survey Map for the Joseph
Gnacinski property located in the SE ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key No. 2232.996 / W207 S8312
Hillendale Drive). Resolution #P.C. 125-2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 128-2005 – Approval of the Kenwood Place Subdivision Street and
Landscape Plan located in the SE ¼ of Section 5 (Hillendale Drive). Resolution #P.C. 128-
2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 114-2005 – Recommendation to Common Council to rezone land from
RSE Suburban Estate District and R-2 Country Home District to RS-2 Suburban Residence
District and a 2010 Comprehensive Plan amendment from low density residential to medium
density residential for a property located in the SW ¼ of Section 24 (Tax Key Nos. 2255.979
and 2255.998 / Ryan Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh
made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Petitioner proposing a
rezoning from RSE, Suburban Estate District and R-2, Country Home District to RS-2 Suburban
Residence District and a 2010 Comprehensive Plan amendment from low-density residential to
medium-density to allow for a future subdivision with twenty-six parcels. A public hearing was
held for the rezoning on October 11, 2005. The petitioner spoke at the hearing along with one
resident who expressed interest in having the same type of rezoning open for his property
someday. Staff has provided two resolutions, one for approval of rezoning as submitted and
one for denial of rezoning as submitted. Approval would warrant a high density development
in this area and surrounding areas in the future. Reasons for denial are: (1) non-compliance
with the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. (2) Current zoning meets intent of future Comprehensive
Plan. (3) RS-2 zoning is too intense and is out of character for this area. (4) If R-2 is rezoned
to RSE, the RSE designation will meet the Comprehensive Plan requirements and is seen as
more favorable. Commissioner Hulbert stated that he is not in favor of changing the master
plan. He would like to see this area stay with the RSE zoning and have larger lots.
Commissioner Michalski agreed with Commissioner Hulbert. He does not want to see this area
changed to medium density. Alderman Buckmaster is not in favor of going to a higher density.
Commissioners Stinebaugh, Simpson and Schaumberg agreed. Petitioner’s representative, Mr.
Don Pionek of W170 S6742 Timber Court, addressed the Commission commenting that in
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reviewing the quarter section maps, and taking into consideration the amount of wetlands, the
proposed density would work with surrounding areas. Commissioners Stinebaugh and
Schaumberg withdrew their motions to approve the first resolution. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to approve the second resolution. Commissioner Michalski seconded. The
resolution for denial was on the floor. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 114-2005 with
ADOPTED FOR DENIAL with a 6-1 vote. Commissioner Schaumberg voting No.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 115-2005 – Approval of a four lot Certified Survey Map and a
Recommendation to Common Council to rezone land from EA Exclusive Agricultural District to
RCE Country Estate District and A Agricultural District for a property located in the SE ¼ of
Section 30 (Tax Key No. 2280.999 / Parker Road). This resolution was read by title only.
Alderman Buckmaster made a motion to approve. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded.
Petitioner proposing to create five residential parcels and requesting a rezoning from EA
Exclusive Agricultural to RCE Country Estate and A Agricultural District. A Public Hearing was
held on October 11, 2005 of which no one spoke for this matter. The Certified Survey Map
shows four parcels meeting the RCE requirements. The remaining parcel is over twenty acres
and is not required to be shown on the CSM. This area will be zoned A Agricultural. The land
division is dependent upon the rezoning. This item was reviewed at the Public Works
Committee on October 17, 2005. The Public Works Committee made the following
recommendations: (1) That the CSM have language that the roadway is public but will be
maintained privately. (2) That the CSM have language noting that the roadway will require full
public construction improvements should a future land division occur and that the responsibility
will not be on the City of Muskego or residents of Lots 1-4. (3) That all vehicular access shall
occur off the new private road, not Parker Road. (4) That the private driveway be constructed
and approved by the Engineering Department. (5) That a driveway agreement be recorded for
each parcel with the CSM noting maintenance requirements of the driveway for residents of
Lots 1-4. (6) That the CSM and driveway agreements be reviewed by the Public Works
Committee prior to City signatures be placed on the documents. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 115-2005 was ADOPTED with a 6-1 vote. Commissioner Hulbert abstained.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 124-2005 – Approval of an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan
for the Pioneer Inn located in the NW ¼ of Section 16 (W180 S7808 Pioneer Drive / Tax Key
No. 2196.983). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner proposing to add a new
paved parking lot to the site. The proposed parking stalls meet the City requirements. A
concern is the parking area abutting the northern lot line. There is residential use to the north
of this property. Discussion ensued wherein a buffer will be required from the parking lot to
ensure future compliance and alleviate future problems. Upon further discussion, the
Commission had no objections for a three foot offset from the residential property. Petitioner
addressed the Commission assuring them, that he is willing to work with the City to address all
concerns. He intends to continue to make improvements to this property. Alderman
Buckmaster made a motion to amend the resolution to Remove the first BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, To add to the resolution, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a yearly review be
held no later than the second meeting in March of every calendar year until Plan
Commission waives the requirement. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a voice vote,
Resolution #P.C. 124-2005 was Amended. Upon a roll call vote, AMENDED Resolution #P.C.
124-2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 126-2005 – Approval of a Final Plat for Copper Oaks Subdivision (F.K.A
Valley View Estates) located in the SE ¼ of Section 4 (Tax Key No. 2173.991 / Martin Drive).
This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. This subdivision was formally known as Valley View
Estates. Petitioner received preliminary plat approval under Resolution 120-2004. Petitioner is
working with the Engineering Department to vacate a portion of Martin Drive right-of-way along
Lots 4 and 5. This portion of right-of-way is not needed for the future width of the roadway.
The resolution states that Plan Commission recommends approval of the road vacation upon
the Engineering Departments supporting recommendation to Council. The Public Works
Committee reviewed the plat and recommends a pedestrian easement along east end of
property. The Conservation Commission reviewed the plat and recommends preservation
restrictions along south tree line. Petitioner will be required to submit street tree and landscape
plans. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to amend resolution to add, BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, That the pedestrian easement will be paved and identified. Commissioner
Stinebaugh seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 126-2005 was Amended. Upon a
roll call vote, AMENDED Resolution #P.C. 126-2005 ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 127-2005 – Approval of a Building, Site, and Operation Plan for Bierer’s
Off The Road Gift Shop located in the NW ¼ of Section 1 (S64 W13596 Janesville Road / Tax
Key No. 2162.994). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner has been selling yard
decorations for some time in this location. The owner has been operating without approvals.
Prior city administration informed owner that they would take care of approvals, this was never
done. Petitioners are now requesting formal approvals for the sale of yard
decorations/ornaments on their property. The site contains two buildings use for personal
residential use and two buildings used for commercial use. The commercial use is allowed
under approved Building, Site and Operation plan and the residential use is a legal non-
conforming grandfathered use. All outdoor sales will be stored along the western edge of the
driveway on existing asphalt. There is an area east of the parking stalls that is used for sales of
decorative lawn wells. Parking area is located on the east side of main driveway. Upon a roll
call vote, Resolution #P.C. 127-2005 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. 068-2005 – Approval of a two lot Certified Survey Map for the Posbrig
property located in the SW ¼ of Section 24 (Tax Key Nos. 2240.997 and 2243.992.001 /
Parker Road).
DOCKET #P.C. 086-2005 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Rustic Trails Subdivision
located in the SE ¼ of Section 7 (Tax Key No. 2188.999 / Field Drive).
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DOCKET #P.C. 097-2005 – Approval of an amended Conditional Use Grant for Frey Auto
located in the SE ¼ of Section 34 (Tax Key Nos. 2296.996 & 2293.996.002 / Loomis Road).
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 7:54 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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