PCM20090707
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES Approved
6:00 PM Tuesday July 7, 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, Burke, Stinebaugh, Jacques, Director
Muenkel, and Recording Secretary Bukowski.
ABSENT
Commissioner Noah.
Recording Secretary Bukowski noted that the meeting was properly noticed on July 1, 2009 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 2, 2009 MEETING Commissioner Hulbert made
a motion to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2009 meeting. Commissioner Jacques
seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was ADOPTED unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 039-2009 – Approval of a Building, Site, and Operation Plan,
Conditional Use Grant, and a Recommendation to the Common Council to rezone properties
from B-4 (Highway Business District) to DR-1 (Downtown Revival District) for an automobile
service station known as Muskego Tire and Auto (Firestone) located in the NW ¼ of Section 10
(Tax Key Nos. 2198.991.002 & 2198.992 / Janesville Road). Director Muenkel explained that
although this parcel was in the OWP zoning district, it is not a restricted use. A new landscape
plan has now been submitted which shows the addition of a variety of coniferous trees along
the northwest corner of the property to screen the use from the residential uses to the
northwest.
Upon a roll call vote, AMENDED Resolution #P.C. 039-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL
None.
CONSENT BUSINESS
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to ADOPT Resolutions #P.C. 047-2009, 046-2009, 034-
2009, omitting P.C. 043-2009. Commissioner Jacques seconded. Upon a roll call vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 047-2009 - Approval of a Building, Site, and Operation Plan Amendment
for Atonement Lutheran Church located in the SE ¼ of Section 3 (Tax Key No. 2172.095 / S70
W16244 Martin Drive). Resolution #P.C. 047-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 046-2009 - Recommendation to Common Council to rezone a property from
RSE (Suburban Estate) to RS-1 (Suburban Residence) located in the SE ¼ of Section 13 (Tax Key
No. 2212.999.002 / W125 S8330 North Cape Road). Resolution #P.C. 046-2009 was ADOPTED
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #P.C. 034-2009 – Approval of a Two Lot Certified Survey Map for the Larson
property located in the SE 1/4 of Section 13 (Tax Key No. 2212.999.002 / W125 S8330 North
Cape Road). Resolution #P.C. 034-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 043-2009 – Approval of a Building, Site, and Operation Plan for a
Hobby Kennel located in the NE ¼ of Section 14 (Tax Key No. 2213.984.001 / W144 S7931
Durham Drive). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to AMENDED Resolution #P.C. 043-
2009 to include an annual review. Alderman Fiedler seconded. Upon roll call vote AMENDED
Resolution #P.C. 043-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 048-2009 - Recommendation to Common Council to repeal and recreate
Section 13 of the City of Muskego Zoning Code (Wellhead Protection). Commissioner Hulbert made
a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C. 048-2009. Alderman Fiedler seconded. Director Muenkel
explained that a deferral is recommended at this time as Council indicated that further changes could
be recommended which may necessitate a public hearing.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 048-2009 was DEFERRED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 049-2009 - Approval of an amendment to the Building, Site, and
Operation Plan for Wal-Mart located in the NE ¼ of Section 3 (Tax Key No. 2169.999.003 /
Moorland Road). Commissioner Burke made a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C. 049-2009.
Commissioner Steinbaugh seconded. Director Muenkel explained that Wal-Mart is petitioning to
amend portions of the building architecture due to some operational changes. New updates were
delivered today with new changes requested per staff’s supplement. The structure footprint is
changing from 151,908 sq ft to 147,806 sq ft. The floor area ratio of the structure to the site has
changed to 21.4% from 21.9% of the entire site area, well below the 60% floor to area ratio limit. The
new updates supplied to us have the heights of the structure at the same heights as the original
approvals. The previously approved building has a pharmacy drive through to the south, which is
now removed in the new submittal. The variations of façade depths have largely remained the same
along the main western and northern facades however, the front elevations of the structure have been
moved out 20-25 feet from the previous plan and entrances have been brought forward 12 feet.
There is an area in the new building site plan listed as a “Bagged Goods” area, but it has been
verified that this is not part of the submittal. Previously 707 parking stalls were shown, the new
submittal now shows 695 stalls. Overall the materials for the structure are now proposed a bit
differently than the past 2008 approval. For the most part the front façade, which is the western
façade, has the same materials, which is primarily made up of split/smooth face block, trespa
paneling, and metal paneling. However, the other facades (sides and rear) now don’t have the
split/smooth face block as the primary material, but now utilize precast concrete panels with an
exposed aggregate coating. The change in materials is an issue Plan Commission should discuss
further. Mayor Johnson liked the original split/smooth face block better and wanted that incorporated
in the north side. The Commissioners agreed that the updates worked well, however, the north
elevation needed to be changed back to smooth/split face materials. Director Muenkel stated that all
past approvals apply and recommended the following amendments based upon the Plan
Commissioner’s comments:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the northern (left) elevation be updated to remove all the
pre-cast panels and replace them with smooth/split face CMU product alternating colors in
between the pilasters, that the CMU include banding in some sections similar to the front
façade, that the back portion of the façade include windows and aluminum awnings like the
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middle of the façade, and that the pilasters are similar vertically with the exception of the two
corner pilasters.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the fencing around the Outdoor Living area have an
architectural cornice/cap feature connecting the pilasters over the wrought iron fencing in
order to better create a connection to the Outdoor Living entrance and the main structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the parking lot layout will may have to be updated before the
issuance of building permits showing that all parking stalls meet the 10’ x 20’ requirement unless
Wal-Mart can deliver data/studies to staff showing that the reduced length/width of the stalls
is a standard today that provides similar safety. Increased space may be found to meet this
requirement while preserving the current amount of parking stalls by reducing the traffic lane widths
for one-way traffic areas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the lighted architectural bollards along the entire front façade
shall match the bollards in the original approved proposal under PC Resolution # 045-2008, which
were silver with blue lighting.
Alderman Fiedler made a motion to AMEND Resolution #P.C. 049-2009 based on Plan Director
Muenkel’s comments. Commissioner Burke Seconded.
Upon a roll call vote, the amendment to Resolution #P.C. 049-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
Upon a roll call vote, AMENDED Resolution #P.C. 049-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 050-2009 - Approval of an amendment to the Building, Site, and
Operation Plan for Burback Builders located in the NW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No.
2221.016.001 / W185 S8095 Racine Avenue). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to ADOPT
Resolution #P.C. 050-2009. Commissioner Jacques seconded. Director Muenkel explained that
Burback Builders would like to display a wooden play set in front of their property to advertise that
they now are selling and installing these play sets. Language is included in the resolution that the set
must be maintained
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 050-2009 was ADOPTED unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
DOCKET #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).
DOCKET #P.C. 044-2009 – Approval of an annual review for Schaefer Snowplowing and
Grading LLC located in the NW ¼ of Section 29 (W195 S9775 Racine Avenue / Tax Key No.
2274.998).
DOCKET #P.C. 045-2009 – Approval for an annual review for short term vacation rental of a
home on Little Muskego Lake located in the NW ¼ of Section 9 and the SW ¼ of Section 4
(Tax Key No. 2175.996 / W187 S7160 Gold Drive).
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 7:35 PM. Alderman Fiedler seconded. Upon a
voice vote, motion carried. With no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Bukowski,
Recording Secretary
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