PCM20050301
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
7:00 PM Tuesday March 1, 2005
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT
Mayor Slocomb, Alderman Buckmaster, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Simpson,
Stinebaugh, Michalski, Interim Plan Director Muenkel and Recording Secretary Asti.
Recording Secretary Asti noted that the meeting was properly noticed on February 22, 2005 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 15, 2005
meeting. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the
minutes was adopted unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 128-2004 – Approval of an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan
for Premier Limousine located in the SE ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key Nos. 2193.123, 2193.124,
2193.125 / Janesville Road). This item was on the floor and deferred. Petitioner has
resubmitted a new site plan showing three limo parking stalls towards the front of property
located twenty feet north of previous stalls. The plan also shows four existing parking stalls on
the northeast portion of site. Previously, Plan Commission had requested petitioner to move
the vehicles toward the rear of the property and to include screening. Interim Plan Director
Muenkel stated that the resolution required a correction in the twelfth Whereas, removing four
(4) to three (3) new parking stalls….
Due to changes in the Community Development Authority by-laws; the CDA is required to give
recommendations for developments in the Redevelopment Districts. The Community
Development Authority met on February 28, 2005 and a motion was made to move the
commercial vehicles to the back of the property and screen them from view. Mr. James Mortle
addressed the Commission that this is a temporary plan and he intends to redo the entire site
after Kingdom Care Daycare moves off the premises. He is trying to avoid additional expense
and plans to construct a new facility along with landscaping in the future. He stated that it is
important to have the limos parked on site to advertise his business. He is also looking at the
safety aspect for the daycare center. Commissioner Michalski suggested rearranging the cars
to be parked in the back of the property with screening. Alderman Buckmaster recommended
that Mr. Mortle become familiar with the requirements of the Community Development Authority
along with economic development guide for this area. There is a vision for this area which
includes having sites conform to the development guides and having vehicles screened from
view. Commissioner Hulbert feels that perhaps this is not the correct location for this type of
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business. Discussion ensued regarding the removal of the existing sign. Mr. Mortle stated that
the existing signage will remain to advertise his business. Interim Plan Director suggested that
when Mr. Mortle submits a new layout that he include plans for signage. Commissioner Hulbert
made a motion to defer allowing petitioner the opportunity to redesign the site layout and make
a determination regarding the existing signage. Commissioner Michalski seconded. Upon a
voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 128-2004 was DEFERRED unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
RESOLUTION #P.C. 021-2005 – Approval of a Conceptual Building, Site, and Operation Plan
for Muskego Lakes Country Club located in the NE ¼ of Section 26 (Tax Key No. 2261.978.001
/ Loomis Road). This resolution was on the floor and deferred. Commissioner Hulbert made a
motion to defer. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C.
021-2005 was DEFERRED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 024-2005 –Approval of an Amended Building Site and Operation Plan
for Inpro Corporation located in the NW ¼ of Section 16 and the NE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key
Nos. 2221.001, 2221.002, 2221.003, 2221.004 and 2221.006.001 / Apollo Drive). This
resolution was on the floor and deferred. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to defer.
Commissioner Michalski seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 024-2005 was
DEFERRED unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Upon hearing Resolutions #P.C. 027-2005, #P.C. 028-2005, #P.C. 029-2005, #P.C. 030-2005
and #P.C. 031-2005 read by title only, Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to Adopt these
items engross. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 027-2005 - Approval of an annual review for Goodwill Industries at the
property located at S75 W17301 Janesville Road (Tax Key No. 2196.032). This resolution was
ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 028-2005 - Approval of renewal of outdoor storage for Ralph W. Raush
at the property located at S83 W18550 Saturn Drive (Tax Key No. 2223.003 / Lake & Country
Storage). This resolution was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 029-2005 - Approval to renew permit for dog kennel for Stan A.
Zdanczewicz at the property located at W182 S9292 Parker Drive (Tax Key No. 2243.988).
This resolution was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 030-2005 - Approval of truck parking for Jack and Marvin Strasser at the
property located at S76 W17871 Janesville Road (Tax Key No. 2196.975 / Johnny’s
Petroleum). This resolution was ADOPTED unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 031-2005 Approval to renew permit for dog kennel for Paws Inn at the
property located at S92 W19918 Henneberry Drive (Tax Key No. 2239.999). This resolution
was ADOPTED unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 009-2005 – Renewal of a Conditional Use Grant for the purpose of
continued mining and processing of sand and gravel, and the extension of use of an asphalt
plant for Payne & Dolan in the NE ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 13. (Crowbar Road). This resolution
was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Alderman
Buckmaster seconded. A Public Hearing was held prior to start of the Plan Commission
meeting. This item was discussed during the Public Hearing. Staff did a site inspection and
found site to be clean. No complaints have been reported within the last year. Upon a roll call
vote, Resolution #P.C. 009-2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 025-2005 – Approval of a Final Plat of Fireside Orchard Addition #1
Subdivision located in the SE ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key Nos. 2232.986.002 / W208 S8369
Hillendale Drive). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a
motion to approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. This plat is an addition to the original
Fireside Orchard Subdivision. Addition #1 illustrates five parcels, four access off Fireside
Court and one utilizes Hillendale Dive. The parcels meet the requirements of the zoning district.
Technical corrections are pending but should not affect the plat. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 025-2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 032-2005 - Approval of an annual review for George Alex at the
property located in the NE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2257.984 / S98 W12682/86 Loomis
Road). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to
approve. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Petitioner received approval for Conditional Use
Grant to conduct mini-warehouse operations. The Conditional Use Grant states that no outdoor
storage is allowed, no vehicle repair is allowed, and no business operations are allowed to be
conducted from the storage buildings. Staff conducted a site inspection on February 17 and
found outdoor storage on site. An empty trailer was parked in the northwest corner, a pallet of
block was located in the northeast corner and a plumbing trailer was parked to the rear of the
building. Staff has sent a letter to petitioner addressing these issues and will follow-up within
fifteen days from the date of the letter. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 032-2005 was
ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 033-2005 – Approval of an annual review for the Conditional Use for a
sales and service establishment for automobiles, more specifically the parking of rental
vehicles, for Erdmann Motors at the property located in the NE ¼ Of Section 25. This
resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. Interim Plan Director Muenkel stated that petitioner
seeks approval for annual review for rental vehicles at the southeast corner of Loomis Road
and STH 45. On February 17, Staff conducted a site inspection. There were no rental vehicles
located on the northwest corner, however, there were two For Sale vehicles on the northwest
corner. Petitioner is not allowed any for sale vehicles. Staff has sent a letter to petitioner
addressing these issues. Petitioner is working with staff to submit an amendment to existing
Building Site and Operation Plan and Conditional Use Grant. Petitioner plans to remove the
provision for rental vehicles and add salable vehicles to the northwest corner of property. This
request will be on the Plan Commission Agent in the very near future. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 033-2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 034–2005 – Approval of an Annual Review for Muskego Auto Sales,
located in the SW ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2196.989 / W179 S7714-16 Pioneer Drive).
This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. In 2002 petitioner received an amended and approved
Building Site and Operation Plan and Conditional Use Grant. The amendment allowed for a
certain amount of vehicles, specific hours of operation, no outside storage and building signage
attached to either awning or on the front of the building. A site inspection was conducted on
February 17 and staff found thirteen vehicles parked in the front of the property. Petitioner is
allowed to have twelve cars parked in front of building. Staff has sent a letter to petitioner
addressing this issue. No problems have been brought to staff’s attention for this property.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 034-2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 035–2005 – Approval of an Annual Review for Jetzfuel, located in the
SW ¼ of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2167.995.011 / Janesville Road). This resolution was read by
title only. Alderman Buckmaster made a motion to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg
seconded. Petitioner received approval for a Building Site and Operation Plan and Conditional
Use Grant to operate a gas station and car wash. An annual review is required to address: 1.
no outdoor sales or storage. 2. No unapproved ancillary signage of any type. Staff conducted
a site inspection on February 17 and found an ancillary sign on property. Staff has sent a
letter to petitioner addressing this issue. Other than the signage, site appears to be in
compliance. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 035-2005 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 036-2005 – Re-approval of a Preliminary Plat of Weatherwood Courts
Subdivision located in the NE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2257.999). This resolution was
read by title only. Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve. Commissioner
Stinebaugh seconded. Petitioner originally submitted a Preliminary Plat with twenty single
family parcels and one outlot in 2003. In February, 2005 petitioner resubmitted the same
Preliminary Plat. This was done because if a final plat is not submitted within one year from
approval of preliminary plat, the preliminary plat becomes void and must be resubmitted to the
City, however the plat does not need to be resubmitted to objecting authorities. The parcels
meet the zoning requirements. Technical review comments are pending. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 036-2005 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. 026-2005 – Approval of a four lot Certified Survey Map for the Markgraf
property located in the SE ¼ of Section 34 (Tax Key No. 2296.994.003 / Union Church Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 037-2005 – Approval of a three lot Certified Survey Map for BC & J
Development property located in the SE ¼ of Section 23 (Tax Key No. 2252.999/ Boxhorn
Drive).
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DOCKET #P.C. 038-2005 – Approval of an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan for
Muskego Animal Hospital located in the NE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key No. 2225.983 / S80
W19055 Janesville Road).
DOCKET #P.C. 039-2005 – Approval of a Conditional Use Grant amendment and an
amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan for Durham Hill Auto (formerly Erdmann Motors)
located in the NE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2257.982.002 / S98 W12578 Loomis Drive).
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 8:02 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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