Loading...
PCm20110503 CITY OF MUSKEGO PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES Approved 6:00 PM Tuesday May 3, 2011 Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT Mayor Kathy Chiaverotti, Commissioners Hulbert, Noah, Burke, Stinebaugh, Jacques and Director Muenkel and Recording Secretary McMullen. ABSENT Ald. Borgman Recording Secretary McMullen noted that the meeting was properly noticed on March 30, 2011 in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 5, 2011 MEETING Commissioner Jacques made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 5, 2011 meeting. Commissioner Burke seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion to approve the minutes was ADOPTED unanimously. OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION #P.C. 029-2011 – Discussion of a Conceptual Rezoning for Edgewood Contractors for the property located in the SE ¼ of Section 18 (Tax Key No. 2232.980). Director Muenkel explained this item was deferred for the rest of the Plan Commission members to give their opinions. The 2020 Planning committee, after discussion of the parcel, decided to leave the parcel as rural density residential. Director Muenkel also explained that there is the possibility to change the Comprehensive Plan through a rezoning and amendment. Mr. Stang was present and stated he did not have building site plans, but he would like to continue discussion from the last meeting and the goal is to determine if there is any interest from Plan Commission. Mr. Stang explained about two years ago two specific investors approached them with an interest for senior housing on this property. The development is market driven and there is more development taking place in the area such as the Moose Lodge and repair shop. Mr. Stang added that once the development process begins they would give the investor the parameters approved by Plan Commission. Commissioner Stinebaugh, member of the 2020 Planning Committee, explained the property was discussed and there wasn’t a clear answer. With the property being between urban and rural areas there should be a good transition. More details are needed as what type of senior housing it will be to determine if the development would be attractive for the area. Commissioner Noah explained he would need to see more details such as architecture and site plan. Would the buildings be spread out with green space in between or will there be one large building with open space surrounding it? Commissioner Noah added he does not want to see the rural open space feeling gone. Commissioner Noah stated he is pro-development but the 2020 Plan took a long time to develop and create and he is not comfortable changing it at this time with such limited information to go on. Commissioner Hulbert explained he is not in favor of a rezoning for multi-family on this property and the area should be kept rural. Commissioner Hulbert stated a single family residential plan was approved in the past for this property by the Plan Commission that could be built. Plan Commission Minutes, continued May 3, 2011 Commissioner Burke stated he looked into the 2020 Plan Map and noted that the property is in a conservation preservation area and the standards should be higher to protect this area. Commissioner Burke added that there have already been several multifamily developments that have been approved on the east side of the City that have not been built on yet but have the right to do so. Commissioner Burke stated he does not feel a rezoning to multi-family is appropriate at this time. Commissioner Jacques agreed this area should not be developed into high density mutil family and the 2020 Plan should be followed. Mayor Chiaverotti explained that discussion at this meeting is not a guarantee of a rezoning being granted. There would still need to be a public hearing. Mr. Stang added that the property is in the sewer district and supported by the Alderman of the district. Mr. Stang questioned if the Thiele property along Janesville Road that was rezoned also needed a Comprehensive Plan amendment and how the two properties compared. Director Muenkel stated the property did need a Comprehensive Plan amendment, and the Council did support specific reasons for that change. A CSM was already approved for the property and another commercial property is immediately to the west. The building pad is very small due to wetlands and being located along a highway would not be suitable for residential uses. No further discussion ensued as the petitioner felt he received the input needed. OLD BUSINESS SCHEDULED FOR DEFERRAL RESOLUTION #P.C. 022-2011 – 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). CONSENT BUSINESS RESOLUTION #P.C. 030-2011 – Approval for the sale of fireworks for Ben Karsky (TNT Fireworks) at the Pick ‘n Save property located in the NW ¼ of Section 10 (Tax Key No. 2199.999.065 / S74 W17005 Janesville Road). Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to ADOPT Resolution #P.C. 030-2011. Commissioner Stinebaugh seconded. Upon a voice vote, Resolution #P.C. 30-2011 was ADOPTED unanimously. NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION - None NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE - None MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS - None ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 6:33 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, Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary PAGE 2