PCM20091103
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES Approved
6:00 PM Tuesday November 3, 2009
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, Commissioners Hulbert, Noah, Burke, Stinebaugh, Jacques,
Director Muenkel, and Recording Secretary McMullen.
ABSENT
None.
Recording Secretary McMullen noted that the meeting was properly noticed on October 29,
2009 in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 6, 2009 MEETING Commissioner
Stinebaugh made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 6, 2009 meeting.
Commissioner Jacques seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was
ADOPTED unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
None.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
None.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Ald. Fiedler made a motion to ADOPT Resolutions #P.C. 062-2009, 063-2009, 064-2009 and
004-2009 engross. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 062-2009 – Approval for the sale of fireworks for Vince and Heather
Siegel at the Jetz Fuel property located in the SW ¼ of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2167.995.011 /
S69 W15461 Janesville Road). Resolution #P.C. 062-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 063-2009 - Approval of a metal accessory structure for Ted Kniprath
located in the SW ¼ of Section 26 (Tax Key No. 2261.979.005 / S99 W15019 Keeley Ct).
Resolution #P.C. 063-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 064-2009 – Approval of a Two Lot Certified Survey Map for the Joseph
& Cheryl Muskus property located in the NE 1/4 of Section 12 (Tax Key No. 2205.999.002 / S72
W12615 Tess Corners Drive). Resolution #P.C. 064-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 004-2009 – Approval of a Four Lot Certified Survey Map for the
Thomas Wernette property located in the NE 1/4 of Section 12 and the SE 1/4 of Section 1
(Tax Key No. 2205.041 / W128 S7110 Flintlock Trail). Resolution #P.C. 004-2009 was
ADOPTED unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
Plan Commission Minutes, continued
November 3, 2009
RESOLUTION #P.C. 065-2009 – Approval of a Building, Site, and Operation Plan
Amendment for RAS Appliance located in the NE ¼ of Section 17 (Tax Key No. 2221.020.002 /
S82 W18848 Gemini Drive). Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to ADOPT Resolution
#P.C. 065-2009. Commissioner Burke seconded. Director Muenkel explained the owner of
RAS Appliance has submitted for an amendment to the existing site and operations plan. The
building is located on the northeast corner of Mercury and Gemini Drive. The amendment
includes adding a second story office, new asphalt paving, refinishing some of the existing
siding, and adding an enclosure to the outdoor trash receptacle. The updates will comply with
property maintenance letters sent out by the Community Development Authority as part of the
Redevelopment District #3 to clean up the Industrial Park.
There currently is a one-story office and the proposal is for a second story to be added. The
second story materials will be made up stone veneer, hardi-plank, metal coping, and cement
panels with all natural colors. There will be a stone veneer added to the entryway. The gabled
roof will be replaced with a flat roof to match the rest of the building. New asphalt will be added
along the northern and eastern portions of the lot, which should provide for more truck parking.
The south façade had been falling in disrepair and the petitioner is proposing to refinish and
repaint a majority of the area. Lastly, 8-foot tall cement panels are being proposed to screen
the outdoor trash receptacle as part of the property maintenance implementation of the
Redevelopment District #3 Plan. Staff recommends approval and the following items have
been added to the resolution:
All employee vehicles should only be found in the approved parking stalls per the site
plan.
That any commercial trucks should only be lined up in the truck docks or in the “small
truck storage area” at all times.
That all grass and miscellaneous landscaping be kept up at all times.
Robert Slak, owner of RAS Appliance, was present and wanted to clarify the commercial truck
storage. Mr. Slak stated there will still be 6-7 trucks doubled parked along the front of the
building. Commissioner Hulbert expressed concern with trucks parking within the City’s right-or-
way. Mr. Slak suggested painting a stripe down the right of way line. Director Muenkel stated a
dotted line would be sufficient. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to AMEND Resolution
#P.C. 065-2009 to include: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all trucks must remain on the
property when parked, and the southern boundary line will be established with a painted
line to ensure this. Commissioner Jacques seconded. Upon a roll call voted, Resolution
#P.C. 065-2009 was AMEDNED unanimously. Upon a roll call vote, AMENDED Resolution
#P.C. 065-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
Commissioner Noah added that the plans submitted are a good improvement to the building.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
None.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1. Review Temporary Structure Ordinance – Director Muenkel discussed the following
changes to the Temporary Structures Ordinance and Misc. Screening Device. Director
Muenkel noted that a car port would fall under the category of misc. screening devices
and Plan Commission approval would be based on the following:
The proposed structure is out of public view or adequately screened.
Notice of meeting is given to owners within 100-feet of property lines.
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If miscellaneous screening devices is a car port, it shall have no sides.
Commissioner Noah suggested an annual review be required, and Commissioner Hulbert
added that car ports should not be allowed to have sides or ends.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 6:23 PM. Commissioner Noah seconded. Upon
a voice vote, motion carried. With no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Kellie McMullen
Recording Secretary
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