PCM20080304
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES approved
6:00 PM Tuesday March 4, 2008
Muskego City Hall, Muskego Room, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT
Mayor Johnson, Ald. Fiedler and Commissioners Noah, Hulbert, Stinebaugh, Jacques, Plan
Director Muenkel and Recording Secretary Renk.
ABSENT
Commissioner Burke
Recording Secretary Renk noted that the meeting was properly noticed on February 29, 2008 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
MINUTES
Commissioner Jacques made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2008
meeting. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the
minutes was ADOPTED unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING for a renewal of a Conditional Use in accordance with Section 14 of the City
of Muskego Zoning Ordinance for Payne & Dolan for the purpose of continued mining and
processing of sand and gravel, and the extension of use of an asphalt plant at the northwest
corner of Crowbar Road and Janesville Road, in the NE ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 13.
Director Muenkel stated an annual review is required by the Conditional Use Grant for Payne
and Dolan in the northwest corner of Janesville Road and Crowbar Drive. All operations are
being done in the proper manner. The site is well maintained and staff has received no
complaints in the past year.
Mayor Johnson asked for members in the audience to address the Commission with their input,
concerns, questions or comments. No one came forward.
There being no further questions or comments, the Public Hearing was closed.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
None.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
RESOLUTION #P.C. 089-2007 – Approval of a Two Lot Certified Survey Map for the Michael
Lawlis property located in the SE ¼ of Section 11 (Tax Key No. 2204.998 / W145 S7644
Durham Drive). Commissioner Jacques made a motion to defer. Commissioner Fiedler
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Resolution #P.C. 009-2008, #P.C. 010-2008, #P.C. 011-2008, #P.C. 012-2008, #P.C. 013-
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2008, #P.C. 016-2008, #P.C. 018-2008, #P.C. 019-2008, #P.C. 025-2008. Commissioner
Jacques seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Ald. Fiedler made a motion to ADOPT Resolution P.C. #009-2008. Commissioner Stinebaugh
seconded. Commissioner Hulbert expressed concern with removing the annual review
completely, but directed staff to review every two years. Ald. Fiedler withdrew his motion and
Commissioner Stinebaugh withdrew the second. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to
ADOPT Resolution #P.C. 009-2008, Resolution #P.C. 010-2008, Resolution #P.C. 011-2008,
Resolution #P.C. 012-2008, Resolution #P.C. 013-2008 engross. Commissioner Stinebaugh
seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Ald. Fiedler moved to DEFER Resolution #P.C. 019-2008 and Resolution #P.C. 025-2008
engross. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 008-2008 – 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). Resolution #P.C.
008-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 009-2008 - Approval of an annual review for Goodwill Industries at the
property located at S75 W17301 Janesville Road (Tax Key No. 2196.032). Resolution #P.C.
009-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 010-2008 - 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). Resolution #P.C. 010-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 011-2008 - Approval to renew permit for Stan A. Zdanczewicz at the
property located at W182 S9292 Parker Drive (Tax Key No. 2243.988). Resolution #P.C. 011-
2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 012-2008 - 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). Resolution #P.C. 012-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 013-2008 Approval to renew permit for dog kennel for Paws Inn at the
property located at S92 W19918 Henneberry Drive (Tax Key No. 2239.999). Resolution #P.C.
013-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 014-2008 - Approval of an Annual Review for the George Alex property
located in the NE ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2257.984 / Loomis Drive). Resolution
#P.C. 014-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 015-2008 - Approval of an Annual Review for George Alex / Robert
Jacob property located in the NE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2257.973.001 / S98 W12575
Loomis Court & W125 S9912 North Cape Road). Resolution #P.C. 015-2008 was ADOPTED
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 016-2008 – Approval of an Annual Review for Midwest Auto Works,
located in the SW ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2196.989 / W179 S7714-16 Pioneer Drive).
Ald. Fiedler made a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C.016-2008. Commissioner Noah
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seconded. Director Muenkel stated the property is in violation with decals being on the exterior
windows of the cars. A letter has been sent stating the violation needs to be corrected by
tomorrow. If it is not, citations can be issued. Commissioner Jacques requested deferring until
the issue is corrected and the site is in compliance. Commissioner Jacques made a motion to
DEFER Resolution #P.C. 016-2008. Commissioner Noah seconded. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 016-2008 was DEFERRED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 017-2008 – Approval of an Annual Review for Jetzfuel, located in the
SW ¼ of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2167.995.011 / Janesville Road). Resolution #P.C. 017-2008
was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 018-2008 – Approval of an Annual Review for G & G Specialized
Carriers LLC located in the NE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key No. 2225.999.019 / Apollo Drive).
Commissioner Jacques made a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C. 018-2008. Ald. Fiedler
seconded. Director Muenkel explained as part of the annual review a site inspection was
completed and found outdoor storage on the west side of the property. All outdoor storage is
required to be on the east side of the property in the fenced in area. The only storage allowed
on the west side is on flat bed trucks. Citations will be issued if the violations are not remedied.
Steve Gnacinski, neighbor to G&G trucking, stated the complaints the residents have are trucks
coming in during the middle of the night. Mr. Gnacinski requested fines be imposed if the late
night trucking continues. Mayor Johnson stated they should continue to call the Police
Department and log the complaints and then citations can possibly be issued. Commissioner
Jacques made a motion to DEFER. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Upon a roll call vote, motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 019-2008– Approval of an Annual Review for self storage units for
Burback Builders LLC located in the Muskego Industrial Park in the NW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax
Key No. 2221.016.001 / W185 S8095 Racine Avenue). Resolution #P.C. 019-2008 was
DEFERRED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 020-2008 – Approval of an Annual Review for Bushy’s Pub and Grill
located in the SW ¼ of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2167.997 / S67 W14831 Janesville Road).
Resolution #P.C. 020-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 021-2008 – Approval of an Annual Review for Marx Pioneer Inn
property located in the SE ¼ of Section 9 (Tax Key No. 2196.983 / W180 S7808 Pioneer
Drive). Resolution #P.C. 021-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 022-2008 – Approval of an Annual Review for the Durham Hill Auto
property located in the NE ¼ of Section 25 (S98 W12578 Loomis Drive / Tax Key No.
2257.982.002). Resolution #P.C. 022-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 023-2008 – Approval of an Annual Review for Frey Auto located in the
NE ¼ & SE ¼ of Section 34 (S107 W16311 Loomis Road / Tax Key Nos. 2296.996 &
2293.996.002). Resolution #P.C. 023-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 024–2008 – Approval of an Annual Review for the Rusdahl property
located in the NW ¼ of Section 13 (Tax Key No. 2210.989.001 / W135 S8266 Durham Drive).
Resolution #P.C. 024-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 025–2008 – Approval of an Annual Review for the Muskego Gateway
Entertainment Complex located in the SE ¼ of Section 5 (Tax Key No. 2180.994.001 / S67
W19491 Tans Drive.) Resolution #P.C. 019-2008 was DEFERRED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 026–2008 – Approval of an Annual Review for the RD Meyer Mini
Storage property located in the NE ¼ of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2165.998.012 / W145 S6550
Tess Corners Drive). Resolution #P.C. 026-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 028-2008 – Approval of an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan
for co-located wireless communication facility for Cricket Communications located in the NE ¼
of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2165.998.002 - Laidlaw Transit). Resolution #P.C. 028-2008 was
ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 029-2008 – Approval of a Three Lot Extraterritorial Certified Survey
Map for the Tom Hincz property located in the NE ¼ of Section 11 in the Town Of Waterford.
Resolution #P.C. 029-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 030-2008 – Approval of a Two Lot Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map
for the Tom Hincz property located in the NW ¼ of Section 12 in the Town Of Waterford.
Resolution #P.C. 030-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 032-2008 – Approval of an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan
for a temporary event at Callen Construction located in the NE ¼ of Section 1 (Tax Key No.
2161.994 / S63 W13131 Janesville Road). Resolution #P.C. 032-2008 was ADOPTED
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 006-2008 - Recommendation to Common Council to rezone properties
from M-2 (General Industrial District) to B-2 (Local Service Center District) located in the NE ¼
of Section 17 (Tax Key No. 2225.999.012 / Mercury Drive and Janesville Road). Commissioner
Stinebaugh made a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C. 006-2008. Ald. Fiedler seconded.
Director Muenkel explained the petitioner is requesting to rezone the parcel on Janesville Road
and Mercury Drive from M-2 General Industrial District to B-2 Local Service Center District. This
parcel received BSO approval for the Journal Sentinel building in 2007. The surrounding
landowners and the Plan Commission requested the landowner pursue this rezoning to ensure
less intense land uses along Janesville Road. A public hearing was held before the Common
Council on February 12, 2008 and no one spoke. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. was
ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 027-2008 – Approval of an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan
for Safeway Pest Management located in the SW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No. 2223.005 / S83
W18622 Saturn Drive). Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion ADOPT Resolution #P.C.
027-2008. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Director Muenkel explained the submittal is for an
addition of a cold storage structure for oversized automobiles and storage on the rear of the
property. The proposed structure matches the architecture found on the existing structures on
the site. The site is in good condition. The petitioner is proposing two different site plans. The
property does not meet the stormwater need requirement. Thus, either site plan will be feasible
without the need for stormwater management. Commissioner Hulbert question what the building
would be used for. The petitioner stated half the building will be used for personal storage and
the other half will be used to store boats, trailers and a motor home. The petitioner stated
Safeway will be the primary user of the accessory building. The petitioner stated he did not
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want to attach the accessory building to the primary building due to the need for only cold
storage and also the requirement to sprinkle the building, if attached. Commissioner Noah
made a motion to AMEND Resolution #P.C. 027-2008 to include WHEREAS, The proposed
structure mimics the architecture and colors found on the existing structures on the site and
Plan Commission has traditionally allowed new structures to have decreased architectural
elements when they are keeping the site consistent. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Upon a
roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 027-2008 was amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote,
amended Resolution #P.C. 027-2008 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 031-2008 – Approval of an amended Building, Site and Operation Plan
for Waukesha County Parks and Land Use for a maintenance building in Muskego County Park
located in the NW ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key Nos. 2226.998, 2226.999, & 2225.999.016 / S83
W20370 Janesville Road – Muskego County Park). Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion
to ADOPT Resolution #P.C. 031-2008. Commissioner Noah seconded. Director Muenkel
explained a narrative, site plan, park map, grading plan and color rendering was submitted.
The petitioner is requesting to remove the old office building and replace it with a new
maintenance/office building in the southwestern corner of the site. The area consists of a large
asphalt pad with metal pole building, which houses the staff lunchroom, meeting room and
general storage of approximately 3,466 square feet with approximately 1,000 square feet of
office and support space. The grounds operate 7 days a week from sunrise to 10:00 PM. The
park office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with the exception of some
holidays and special programs. The architecture and signage would consist of standard
materials and color schemes used in all Waukesha County Park facilities. The split faced
concrete and block building will have asphalt shingles and stone piers at the entry. There will
be ample parking and the outside site lighting will be LED lights. The City Forester is reviewing
the site plan and making modifications. Contingencies noted in the Resolution include the
firewood bin and fueling station be enclosed with board on board fencing proposed for the
refuse enclosure. Any building or ground mechanical units must be screened or incorporated
into the design of the site/structure and approved by the Planning Department prior to
installation.
Pam Linn, representative of Waukesha County Parks and Land Use, explained according to
State code no combustible materials can be within 25-feet of the fueling station and is
requesting a chain link fence and landscaping be allowed around the fueling station. A board
on board fence is nearby but a chain link fence is proposed to surround the fueling station. Ms.
Linn requested working with the City Forester to install landscaping as a screen. Ms. Linn also
requested the bollards that protect the fueling station be painted safety yellow so they are easy
to see in the early morning and at night and the parking stalls be allowed to follow the County
standards for parking stalls of 9’x18’ instead of the City requirement of 10’x20’. Ms. Lin
explained by doing this there will be less impervious surface. Commissioner Hulbert stated the
public parking should 10’x20’, but the employee parking area could be 9’x18’. Ald. Fiedler
made a motion to AMEND Resolution 031-2008 to read BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That
staff can’t determine if the three public parking stalls must meet the 10’x20’ design guide
requirement, but the employee parking stalls are allowed to meet the County’s
requirement of 9’x18’, thus and the parking stalls submitted on the building permit plans
must demonstrate this requirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all bollards be painted to match the colors of the
principal structure except those protecting the fueling station, which will be painted
traditional yellow.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the firewood bin be enclosed with the board on board
fencing proposed for the refuse enclosure and that the fueling station be enclosed with
board on board fencing proposed for the refuse enclosure a chain link fence on the west,
south, and east facades, and additional landscaping be included around the fueling
station.
Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 031-2008 was
amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, AMEDED Resolution #P.C. 031-2008 was
ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 033-2008 – Approval of the Park Arthur Site Plan located in the NE ¼ of
Section 4 (Tax key Nos. 2173.994, 2173.991.002, 2173.991.003, & 2173.993 / S63 W17833
College Avenue). Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C. 033-
2008. Commissioner Hulbert seconded. Director Muenkel explained after an extensive
approval process the Park and Recreation Board has recently approved an amended site plan
for Park Arthur, which is located on College Avenue and Martin Drive in the north central part of
the City. The amended plan includes the following:
3.5 to 4 acres of open lawn areas for casual play and picnicking
Playground – 3,500–4,000 square feet in eastern portion of park
Equestrian trail – approximately 1.8 miles
Hiking and walking trail - approximately 1.1 mile
Ice hockey – 37,500 square feet
Winter sledding hill
Pavilion with restrooms, warming area, shelter, concessions, storage (needs separate
approvals through Plan Commission)
Archery range- approximately 21,000 square feet
Weed harvest management area
Three lighted baseball fields with 200 foot outfield distance
One lighted baseball field with 350 foot outfield distance
Shelter and storage for baseball field area
One lighted full size soccer field – 96,250 square feet
Four youth soccer fields – 18,750 square feet each
Shelter and storage for soccer field area
Full size youth football field – 88,000 square feet
Landscape buffers
Natural landscape zones for storm water
Storm water infiltration zones
Entrance drive and signage/landscape feature on Martin Drive
Park drive system
Four parking lots with capacity of approximately 365 vehicles
The Resolution is subject to contingencies including access ways and parking stalls meeting the
design guide requirements and any structures built in the future will need Plan Commission
approval for architectural requirements. Mayor Johnson noted the Resolution should be
amended to include the College Avenue entrance.
Ald. Borgman spoke on behalf of residents in the area. There is no one against the park, but
they are against the master plan and the most elaborate sports complex in Waukesha and
Milwaukee Counties being located in a residential area. The original park was 40 acres, 2
parking lots, several soccer fields, a baseball field, parking lot off Martin was further away, there
was a 200-foot environmental corridor for the stream, no common boundaries with the homes
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and no lights. The current plans show a 70-acre park, 5 soccer fields, 4 baseball fields, and
football field, narrow winding road, no 200-foot corridor, common lot lines on College and
Lentini, and no protection for the lake from wash off from the parking lots. The public hearing
in December was noticed at the last minute and only notified residents within 300ft.
Patrick Allenstein, Martin Drive – presented a petition with 288 signatures requesting a formal
public hearing be held for Park Arthur. Mr. Allenstein stated the current proposal is not
consistent with the purpose the park was originally acquired. Questioned who will use the
fields and if this will be opened up to other communities. Local parents and children will not be
able to use the parks due to sports teams. Questioned if this would still be classified as a
passive park. Suggested a referendum be used to determine if the community wants this park.
List of concerns include money, safety, traffic, restrooms, sewer and water, and maintenance.
Mayor Johnson agreed notification could have been extended further than the 300 feet required
for notifications. The original grant was written to include everything that is in the current plans.
Differences in the plans include an additional soccer field, additional 3 smaller baseball fields,
archery, additional parking, and 3 new picnic areas that were not included on the original plan.
In 1997 the land was originally designated for a park and zoned for a park. Would be in favor
of a public hearing to clear up unanswered questions.
Commissioner Hulbert explained the nature of the park users have changed. The nature of the
sports has changed in the past 10 years and the City has run out of room for the sports to be
played. The City received the property at half to a third of the value of the property and the
DNR paid a large portion of the property. A fourth of the park is used for active play for
Muskego teams and leagues including Muskego Kickers and Jr. Warriors football team. Only
one soccer field will be lit, the smaller ones will not. A former Alderman requested the archery
area be added. The park size is the same the configuration has only changed.
Ald. Snead, member of the Park and Recreation Board, explained issues that were heard in
2001 and past information meeting have been resolved. Parking on the streets was a major
concern and this has been resolved by adding additional parking in the park. Thoroughfare
was added through the park based on resident concerns. The fields will be an open area when
not in play. The lines will be marked at the times they are used. There will be not be a football
stadium but a open field marked for football. Lights are 10-15 years down the road. 76% of the
park is passive and 24% is active. Ald. Snead cautioned that grant money is pending and the
sooner the grant is applied for the more money will be received.
Ald. Fiedler stated in District 7 there are no parks and would like to see something like this in his
district. He feels traffic will increase, but does not see this being a problem for the area. Does
not oppose another public hearing.
Commissioner Hulbert stated he does not feel that another public hearing will help as
information has been given already. The park was never intended for only open space.
Commissioner Stinebaugh stated he is not in favor of this plan. Feels there will be traffic
impacts to the residents. Commissioner Noah stated he is in favor of another public hearing for
clarification. Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to AMEND Resolution #P.C. 033-2008
to DEFER to hold a public informational meeting by the Park Board. Commission Noah
seconded. Commissioner Stinebaugh withdrew his motion and Commissioner Noah withdrew
his second. Ald. Fiedler moved to DEFER. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Upon a roll
call vote, motion to DEFER Resolution 033-2008 carried 6-1 with Commissioner Hulbert voting
no.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 034-2008 – Approval a Municipal Water Tower located in the NE ¼ of
Section 3 within the Muskego Commerce Center (Moorland Road and College Avenue). Ald.
Fiedler made a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C. 034-2008. Seconded by Commissioner
Stinebaugh. Director Muenkel explained as part of the Tax Incremental District #10 approvals,
the need for a new municipal water tower in the Moorland Road corridor area was required to
adequately service the commercial and business facilities in the area and to alleviate fire
service issues for the rest of the City. The water tower will be located approximately 200 feet
south of College Avenue and about 400 feet west of Moorland Road. The tower will be set
within a nook of trees that exists along College Avenue. For the most part, the trees along
College Avenue will be unharmed. The tower will be constructed in connection with the GE
Healthcare building this summer. Construction traffic will come off of Moorland Road and
access for construction and future maintenance to the site will occur from the south off the new
Commerce Center roadways as to not hamper College Avenue. The water tower is expected to
be online this fall and painted the following spring. The new tower will be a single pedestal
spheroid design similar to the one found by the Muskego City garage in the Muskego Industrial
Park. The capacity of the new tank will be 750,000 gallons. The tank will only be about 80 feet
tall due to the grade height that it is to be placed upon and about 64 feet in diameter. The Plan
Commission will need to decide on the proposed graphics and color of the new tower. Several
examples are using the City colored logo and color schemes as found on the industrial park
water tower, blue and yellow logo with the color of the industrial park water tower, blue and
yellow logo on a white water tower, and the City colored logo on a white water tower. Staff
recommends using the blue and yellow city logo. This is the logo that is anticipated to be used
in conjunction with the City’s new website this summer.
Commissioner Hulbert questioned the location of the tower. Director Muenkel explained for cost
effectiveness the tower should be located at the highest elevation. Mayor Johnson explained
the GE site plan does not allow another location for a tower. Commissioner Noah questioned if
there were other designs for the tower. Director Muenkel stated there are other design options
but the height must remain the same.
Tracey Bohrer, owner of the Gingerbread House, expressed her disappointment with the
location of the water tower in her backyard. There are no guarantees that the wooded area,
which would screen the view of the tower, will remain. There has been very limited discussion
on the location of the water tower and it has not been made public knowledge the tower will be
installed on the west side. This will affect homeowners on College Avenue who will have to view
the water tower also. Ms. Bohrer also stated it is disappointing that no one is working with her
on the parking issue she has. Commissioner Jacques agreed the water tower was not
discussed in detail.
Director Muenkel explained originally the tower could go on the east side of Moorland in the
future, but for development to occur now, it has to go on the west side as there is no control
over the properties on the east side at this time. Director Muenkel further explained preserving
the wooded area near the water tower could be required as part of a future Building, Site, and
Operation Plan. Mayor Johnson stated a letter could be sent to the property owner stating Plan
Commission looks strongly on the wooded area remaining and will not permit the removal of
any trees. After discussion on the colors and type of logo, it was the consensus of the
Commissioners to decide after the water tower is constructed on the colors and the logo.
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to AMEND Resolution #P.C. 033-2008 to remove the
last be it further resolved and add BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, That the Plan Commission
will re-review the painting of the facility once the water tower is constructed.
Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 033-2008 was
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Amended unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, AMEDED Resolution #P.C. 033-2008 was
ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 035-2008 – Approval of Building, Site, and Operation Plan for Well #13
located in the NW ¼ of Section 11 (Tax key No. 2202.156) within the Quietwood East II
Subdivision. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C. 035-2008.
Seconded by Commissioner Noah. Director Muenkel explained a new well is being constructed
on a parcel that was dedicated to the City in the Quietwood East II Subdivision with a full
residential house over the well. The house will meet all the architectural requirements of the
subdivision’s architectural control committee. The house will be constructed with fiber cement
siding/fascia, face brick, asphalt shingles, and spandrel glass windows. The house will have
traditional architectural elements such as ornamental doors, garage, and window surrounds.
The site will be fully landscaped and will include a concrete driveway and concrete pathways. A
geoblock paving system, which looks like normal yard grass, will be used as reinforcement to
allow vehicles to drive and park on the top. The City Forester has reviewed and approved the
landscape plans. A transformer located in the back will be adequately landscaped.
Commissioner Hulbert questioned the size of the building. Director Muenkel explained
according to the house plans the majority of the house, not being used for the well, will be
sectioned off with no door or entryways. Director Muenkel further explained because the site
was dedicated and to make sure there is no cause for reaction from the neighbors this style
building was designed. The two-story design is needed to accommodate the well. Director
Muenkel added the utility department makes rounds every day to each building for maintenance
and security.
Commissioner Jacques stated she is appalled at the elaborate design of the house. The
neighbors knew when they purchased their lots that a well will be on this lot. The
Commissioners agreed more information is needed from the developer’s agreement and the
costs of building this house. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to DEFER Resolution #035-
2008. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Motion to defer carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE No action intended for these items. The following will be placed
on an agenda as a resolution at a future meeting.
DOCKET #P.C. 097-2007 – Approval of a Two Lot Certified Survey Map for the Jeffrey
Jasicki property located in the NW 1/4 of Section 12 (Tax Key No. 2206.998.017 / Sherwood
Circle).
DOCKET #P.C. 002-2008 - Approval of a Preliminary Plat for Edgewater Heights Subdivision
located in the NE ¼ of Section 21 (Tax Key No. 2241.999 / Racine Avenue).
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Commissioner Stinebaugh express concern with the new process for final plat approvals and
requested this issue be discussed at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 8:40 PM. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded.
Upon a voice vote, motion carried. With no further business to come before the Commission, the
meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kellie Renk,
Recording Secretary
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