PCM20061107
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES APPROVED
6:00 PM Tuesday November 7, 2006
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor Damaske called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT
Mayor Damaske, Alderman Buckmaster, Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Burke,
Stinebaugh, Michalski, Associate Planner Trzebiatowski and Recording Secretary Asti.
Recording Secretary Asti noted that the meeting was properly noticed on November 1, 2006 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Commissioner Schaumberg made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2006
meeting. Commissioner Hulbert 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. 102-2006 – Approval of a Preliminary Plat for the Stagecoach Trail
Subdivision located in the NW and NE ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key Numbers 2229.989, 2229.995,
2229.996, 2229.995.001, 2229.997, 2230.999, part of 2230.995, 2230.999.001, 2230.999.002,
2229.998, & part of 2187.998) / Crowbar and Hillendale Drive). This item was on the floor and
deferred. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to Defer. Alderman Buckmaster seconded.
Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 102-2006 was DEFERRED unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 124-2006 – Approval of a 2 Accessory Structure for the Firth property
located in the SE ¼ of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2168.037 / S69 W14352 Cornell Drive). This
resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Michalski seconded. Associate Planner Trzebiatowski informed the
Commission that petitioner is proposing to construct a 20’ x 22’ accessory structure which is in
addition to an existing accessory structure and requires Plan Commission approval. The
proposed structure is 440 square feet and the existing structure is 128 square feet for a total of
568 square feet. The total square footage allowed for this property is 720 square feet. The
proposal meets the bulk requirements of the Zoning Code. The color and materials of the
structure are required to match the principal dwelling. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C.
124-2006 was ADOPTED unanimously.
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November 7, 2006
RESOLUTION #P.C. 126-2006 – Approval of an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan
for Eye Kandy Custom Creations located in the NE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2257.973.001
/ Loomis Court). This resolution was read by title only. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion
to approve. Commissioner Schaumberg seconded. This property is located on the southeast
corner of Loomis Court and North Cape Road. Currently there are two commercial/warehouse
buildings on site. Petitioner will be locating a body shop business within the rear portion of the
northern building. The proposed business involves auto body repair, refinishing, and painting,
but no vehicle sales. Staff believes that the proposal is a non-substantial change and is within
the allowance of the existing Conditional Use Grant. All previous contingencies from prior
resolutions that have not changed as a result of this resolution will still apply, including an
annual review. This resolution states, as in the past, no outside storage or displays are
allowed. All U-Hauls, rental vehicles and/or storage must be kept within the fenced area at all
times.
Associate Planner Trzebiatowski stated that staff did a site inspection and found a few non-
complaint/violations on the property. These are not the responsibility of the new business
owners, but are the responsibility of the property owner(s). There were three U-Haul trucks
parked near the mini-storage units along North Cape Road. All approvals for this site stated
that U-Haul trucks must be parked at all times within the fenced area along Loomis Court.
There are no exceptions to this requirement. If the U-Hauls are not relocated to the fenced
area by November 13, 2006 citations will be issued in the amount of up to $100 per day that the
violation occurs. There were numerous vehicles parked in front of the newer building that were
not in approved and marked parking stalls. This creates a major safety concern. Vehicles can
only be parked within approved and marked parking stalls. If all vehicles are not parked in the
approved and marked stalls by November 13, 2006, citations will be issued in the amount of up
to $100 per day that the violation occurs. The land owner has received copies of the Plan
Commission supplement. Discussion ensued wherein the majority of the Plan Commission
would like to have the property owner start receiving citations immediately as he is aware of the
restrictions placed on this property. Associate Planner Trzebiatowski reiterated that the
property owner has been given a notice that citations will be issued as of November 13, 2006.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 126-2006 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 127-2006 – Approval of a mother-in-law unit for the La Licata property
located in the SE ¼ of Section 32 (Tax Key No. 2288.991 / Muskego Dam Road). This
resolution was read by title only. Alderman Buckmaster made a motion to approve.
Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Petitioner is proposing to design a mother-in-law unit
within their home that will begin construction in the very near future. The mother-in-law unit
shows that it will be used by a related individual to the family, will be self-supporting in livable
needs and will have a passage to the main residence and a door to the outside. However, the
mother-in-law unit is proposed to be up to 1,500 square feet in size which is 700 square feet
greater than what code allows. There were some concerns by Commissioners, for this size unit
and what may happen in the future, if the petitioner decided to sell the house. Other options
were discussed such as having a Guest House on the property as this is a five acre parcel.
Associate Planner Trzebiatowski stated that there have been similar requests in the past and
due to the larger parcel along with the unit being constructed within the residence there is less
likelihood to have units rented by outsiders. The resolution reads that the Plan Commission
can approve up to 800 square feet and if additional square footage is requested, the petitioner
must go to the Board of Appeals for a variance. The Commission would approve the 800
square foot unit and give a positive recommendation to the Board of Appeals for the additional
requested footage.
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November 7, 2006
Due to Staff being in the process of rewriting the Zoning Code, Associate Planner
Trzebiatowski asked the Commissioners for their input regarding changing the code and not
having a limit on square footage. This would be left to the discretion of the Plan Commission
on a case by case basis and would eliminate the petitioner of having to go through Plan
Commission and Board of
Appeals. It was the consensus of the Plan Commission that the Code remains as is with a limit
of 800 square feet. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 127-2006 was ADOPTED
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
DOCKET #P.C. 088-2006 - Approval of a Certified Survey Map for the Zurawski property
located in the SW ¼ of Section 24 (S94 W13826 West Ryan Road / Tax Key No. 2255.983).
DOCKET #P.C. 089-2006 - Approval of a Certified Survey Map for the Herda property
located in the SW ¼ of Section 24 (S94 W13724 West Ryan Road / Tax Key No. 2255.982).
DOCKET #P.C. 122-2006 – Approval of a two lot Certified Survey Map for the Birkley
property located in the NE ¼ of Section 14 (Tax Key No. 2213.984 / Durham Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 123-2006 – Approval of a three lot Certified Survey Map for the Birkley
property located in the NE ¼ of Section 14 (Tax Key No. 2213.984 / Durham Drive).
DOCKET #P.C. 125-2006 - Recommendation to Common Council to rezone two (2)
properties from A Agricultural District to RSA Attached Single Family Residence District and a
2010 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Agricultural and Open Lands to High
Density Residential located in the SE ¼ of Section 18 and the SW ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key
Nos. 2232.980 & 2232.981 / Hillendale Drive).
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Discuss 2006/2007 Meeting Dates. Associate Planner Trzebiatowski explained that a draft
schedule of the Plan Commission submittal deadline dates, and meeting dates for 2007 have
been distributed to each Commissioner. This schedule is given to petitioners and developers
to help them in the submittal process. Associate Planner Trzebiatowski noted that due to the
proximity to the holidays some of the meetings have been cancelled. He asked to take a poll if
there would be a quorum for the November 21, 2006 Plan Commission meeting. Alderman
Buckmaster and Commissioner Michalski would not be able to attend the Plan Commission
meeting. Commissioners Hulbert, Schaumberg, Burke and Stinebaugh are available. There
would be a quorum and the meeting will be held. Plan Commission will meet on November 21,
2006 and December 5, 2006. The December 19, 2006 Plan Commission meeting will be
cancelled.
TID Guidelines. Associate Planner Trzebiatowski explained that staff has been working on
developing TID Guidelines to establish better communication and an outline for the City to
direct developers when a request for TID financing is brought to the City. The Community
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November 7, 2006
Development Authority recommended approval of the guidelines. Staff is requesting input from
the Plan Commission prior to review by Common Council. Plan Director Muenkel will be bringing
a formal resolution to Plan Commission in the near future for approval and recommendation to
Common Council. Mayor Damaske asked each member to remove the guidelines from their
binders, review them and give staff their input.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 6:32 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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