PCM20100907
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
6:00 PM Tuesday September 7, 2010
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. Borgman, Commissioners Hulbert, Stinebaugh, Jacques, and Noah and
Director Muenkel and Recording Secretary McMullen.
ABSENT
Commissioner Burke
Recording Secretary McMullen noted that the meeting was properly noticed on September 3,
2010 in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 3, 2010 MEETING Commissioner Jacques
made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2010 meeting. Commissioner
Stinebaugh 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
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION #P.C. 067-2010 – Approval of an amended Building, Site and Operation Plan
for Bauer Sign Company located in the SW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No. 2223.994.009 /
W184 S8408 Challenger Drive). Commissioner Stinebaugh made a motion to ADOPT
Resolution #P.C. 067-2010. Commissioner Noah seconded. Director Muenkel explained this is
a BSO for Bauer Sign Company located off of Enterprise Drive. As part of the Redevelopment
District #3 and the property maintenance ordinance Bauer needed to clean up and screen the
outdoor storage needed to operate their business. Bauer is proposing to refurbish two large
storage containers as barriers with fencing and gates. One large storage container will be
located to the east and one storage container will be located on the west with a 14-foot fence to
the north and a gate on the south side. Open trailers will be parked along the west side.
Director Muenkel noted that the Resolution discusses employee and truck parking also, which
has been an issue in the past.
Commissioner Noah explained his only issue is if each tenant in the building would want to use
a different type of screening and suggested there should be one standard type of screening
around the entire area.
Mayor Johnson noted this is the most visible problem in the Business Park and agreed there
should be a standard for fencing. Mayor Johnson explained this screening plan is fine as a
temporary solution, but there should be a more permanent plan. Commissioner Hulbert agreed
and suggested not more than two years for permanent screening. Ald. Borgman stated he
wouldn’t want to put a definite date on the tenant and drive them away because of financial
restraints. Mayor Johnson understood, but also feels there should be some standards.
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September 7, 2010
Director Muenkel explained he would make Bauer Sign Co. aware of this requirement because
there will be an expense to refurbish the containers and the CDA has a $500 grant to help with
property maintenance. Commissioner Hulbert added there needs to be a level of quality in the
Business Park. Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to AMEND Resolution #P.C. 067-2010 to
read:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of an amended Building,
Site, and Operation Plan submitted by Bauer Sign as temporary screening for the outdoor
storage area located at S83 W18622 Challenger Drive (Tax Key No. 2223.994.009).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That within two (2) years Bauer Sign must submit a
permanent screening plan for the outdoor storage area.
Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 067-2010 was AMENDED unanimously. Upon a roll call
vote, AMENDED Resolution #P.C. 067-2010 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 068-2010 – Approval of an amended Building, Site and Operation Plan
for Veolia Environmental Services located in the NE ¼ of Section 2 (Tax Key No. 2165.998.009
/ W144 S6350 College Ct). Commissioner Noah made a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C.
068-2010. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Director Muenkel explained that Veolia,
located at the end of College Court in the Tess Corners Industrial Park, is requesting to remove
an existing vehicle maintenance facility and build a new one. The new building will be similar to
the administration building located on this property. The new building will be 100% masonry
with split face decorate block and painted standard concrete block. The new building proposed
is located closer to the front lot line and to side lot line than the requirements allow. Veolia has
agreed to combine this lot and their adjacently owned lot into one to alleviate the side offset
concern. The front setback requirement is 50-feet and Veolia is proposing 32.5-feet. Plan
Commission approval is based on Zoning Board of Appeals approval or Veolia must vacate the
right of way at the end of College Court and reconstruct the cul-de-sac to give them more room.
Commissioner Hulbert and Stinebaugh both stated the building plans look good. Mayor
Johnson noted that the company is under financial restraints to get this project done this year
and changing the cul-de-sac would take more time. It was the consensus that this project
would be a welcomed addition to this area and a variance would be looked on favorably by the
Planning Commission to help get this project completed. Commissioner Noah added that this
project would clean up the area considerably.
Tim Knepprath, a representative of MSI General, was present and requested that the two lots
be adjoined prior to occupancy instead of building permits being issued. Director Muenkel
agreed. Upon a roll call vote, Resolution #P.C. 068-2010 was ADOPTED unanimously.
RESOLUTION #P.C. 069-2010 – Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan for an in-law
suite for Marcelo and Regina Santos located in the NW ¼ of Section 21 (Tax Key No. 2242.016
/ S90 W18724 Acorn Drive). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C.
069-2010. Commissioner Noah seconded. Director Muenkel explained the request is for an in-
law unit within the basement of the dwelling at S90 W18724 Acorn Drive. The proposed in-law
unit meets all the City’s requirements being; 683 square feet, occupied by relatives, has an
independent wing that is self supporting in livable needs, and is dependent on the utilities from
the primary residence. Neighbors within 100-feet were notified and there were no questions or
complaints received.
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Plan Commission Minutes, continued
September 7, 2010
Commissioner Hulbert questioned if this should be reviewed every 5 years to see if the situation
has changed. Director Muenkel explained the Assessor has brought forward any listings for
other than an in-law suite if the house goes on the market.
Deb Olson, representative for Kingsway, was present and explained the plans are for a full
kitchen, full bath, and full den. The only requirement to make it an in-law unit is the full range
as opposed to just a microwave. Ms. Olson added the homeowners have relatives from out of
the country that would be staying for an extended amount of time. Upon a roll call vote,
Resolution #P.C. 069-2010 was ADOPTED 5-0, with Commissioner Stinebaugh having to leave
the meeting at 6:30 PM.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 6:42 PM. Commissioner Jacques
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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