PCm20201109CITY OF MUSKEGO
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
11 /09/2020
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
APPROVED
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Present: Mayor Petfalski, Alderman Kubacki Commissioners Oliver and Gazzana, Planner
Trzebiatowski.
Absent: Commissioners Bartlett, Buckmaster and Graf.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the October 6, 2020 meeting.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the October 6, 2020 minutes. Commissioner
Oliver seconded. Motion to approve passed unanimously.
CONSENT BUSINESS
RESOLUTION PC 066-2020 Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan Amendment
for Danny Haskells located at W171 S7260 Lannon Drive / Tax Key No. 2198.001.
RESOLUTION PC 068-2020 Approval of a Three -Lot Certified Survey Map for Lynn Kurer
located at W143 S7980 Durham Drive / Tax Key No. 2213.999.
RESOLUTION PC 074-2020 Approval of a Mother -in -Law Unit for the Kuzminski property
located at S70 W13478-80 Fennimore Lane / Tax Key No. 2163.104.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the consent business engross. Commissioner
Oliver seconded. Motion to approve passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION
RESOLUTION PC 064-2020 Recommendation to Common Council for a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment and Plan Commission approval of a Two -Lot Certified Survey Map for
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Mark & Lynda Troeger located at S110 W21050 South Denoon Road / Tax Key No.
2284.971.
Planner Trzebiatowski provided an overview of the land division. A conceptual land division
was discussed at a previous Plan Commission meeting. Two waivers are being requested
being right-of-way access and reduction in frontage since there is no direct access to the
right-of-way. Both of these requirements can be waived by the Plan Commission and
Council. The existing access easement will be used.
Alderman Kubacki mentioned that residents already use the easement and the road is well
maintained, so it is not an issue. Planner Trzebiatowski also further explained if someone
wanted to propose a land division and install a new easement, the code would not
recommend and this is a lot within a grouping of existing lots and the easement is already
there and used by those residents.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution PC 064-2020. Commissioner
Oliver seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION PC 065-2020 Recommendation to Common Council to amend Sections 392-
22, 392-23, 392-24, and 400-31 of the Municipal Code.
Planner Trzebiatowski provided an explanation of the proposed Code changes including a
datum change requested by the GIS/IT department. The second change related to the
Code, specifically to the groundwater separations so any variance would be reviewed by the
Public Works & Safety Committee who would provide a recommendation to the Common
Council.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution PC 065-2020. Commissioner
Oliver seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION PC 067-2020 Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan Amendment
for SJ Louis located at the corner of College Avenue and Racine Avenue / Tax Key No.
2177.996.
Planner Trzebiatowski explained the temporary use of storing products, materials,
equipment and trucks as part of the Waukesha water construction project. The temporary
use would be for two years. Staff is recommending that any area that will be used for
storage or parking or any area with disruption of soils be covered with gravel. Proper soil
erosion measures will be required. They are working with Waukesha County for Racine
Avenue access.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution PC 067-2020. Commissioner
Oliver seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION PC 069-2020 Approval of a Four -Lot Certified Survey Map for Bryon Hrin
located at S99 W20523 Parker Drive / Tax Key No. 2280.999.014.
Planner Trzebiatowski provided an overview of the land division along with the next two land
division applications as they are further divisions of the first. Madysen Court must be built
out to City Standards. Due to the change in the cul-de-sac bulb a separate right-of-way
vacation process must be completed. Storm water management must be accounted for
which on the third CSM is shown in the southeastern corner of the development. All of the
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lots appear to meet the land division ordinance pending the completion of the technical
review.
One area of concern is the number and size of the outbuildings. As the lots are split off of
the original lot, the lot becomes too small to support the size and number of the outbuildings.
The applicant is aware and has noted that he may apply for a rustic structure status for
these buildings or the buildings will need to be removed. Access will be to Madysen Court
or Parker Drive for the new lots.
Alderman Kubacki asked if the lots on Madyson Court meet the appropriate width
requirements. Planner Trzebiatowski said they do meet the width requirements on a cul-de-
sac.
Alderman Kubacki asked for clarification of the wetland area in the southeast corner will be
for stormwater. Planner Trzebiatowski said that the lot will be for stormwater and will need
to be labeled an outlot. Alderman Kubacki confirmed that this lot will be unbuildable,
Planner Trzebiatowski agreed and there will be notes for stormwater purposes and wetland
protection only.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution PC 069-2020. Commissioner
Oliver seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION PC 070-2020 Approval of a second Four -Lot Certified Survey Map for Bryon
Hrin located at S99 W20523 Parker Drive / Tax Key No. 2280.999.014.
RESOLUTION PC 071-2020 Approval of a Two -Lot Certified Survey Map for Bryon Hrin
located at S99 W20523 Parker Drive / Tax Key No. 2280.999.014.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution PC 070-2020 and Resolution PC
071-2020 together. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION PC 072-2020 Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan Amendment
for Milk Can Hamburgers & Custard located at S73 W16770 Janesville Road / Tax Key No.
2198.984.006.
Planner Trzebiatowski provided an overview of the new restaurant at the old Arby's site. As
part of the request is for the changes to the building. Phase I is mostly just painting the
building. Phase II includes an overhaul of the building including an outdoor seating area
towards Janesville Road. They are also asking to be able to park their custard trailer in a
parking stall during the summer months. The trailer would not be stored on -site. The store
would be open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM for lunch and dinner and want the option to be able to
open at 7:00 AM for an added breakfast menu. Architectural changes would include
repainting, covering the existing masonry in the front with a distressed wood wrap and
galvanized canopies. As a result, the percentage of masonry on the front of the store drops
from near 100% to zero percent. On the remainder of the building the corners would be
wrapped in the same wood product.
Access will remain largely the same with a slight widening of the drive thru aisle. Further
plans and survey will be needed to confirm zoning requirements. The existing dumpster
enclosure will remain and should be the same color as the building. Landscaping beds are
being re -used. While Arby's was there several street trees were removed and those trees
must be replaced. Conceptual signage has been reviewed. A lighting plan was included
and several lights will be covered by a galvanized shroud. There are some lights in the front
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of the building and patio that are shown with a visible light source. Typically, this is not
allowed as lights are to be zero degree tilt and full cut-off. On a past project the Plan
Commission has allowed similar fixtures, but with an etched or frosted glass that would
conceal the light source.
Commissioner Gazzana asked if there is a shared access at the southeast portion of the
site. Planner Trzebiatowski confirmed that there is a shared access and being on a county
highway the County controls all access points.
Alderman Kubacki asked if the existing columns are brick. Planner Trzebiatowski said they
were. Alderman Kubacki asked if the columns would remain brick or change to wood. The
applicant stated that the corners would be wrapped in distressed wood as well as the two
columns bordering the door in front. The three columns on the sides would remain brick and
painted grey. Between the columns will be red brick. Alderman Kubacki noted that there
will be a significant amount of brick. Alderman Kubacki also noted that he likes the accents.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution PC 072-2020. Commissioner
Oliver seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION PC 073-2020 Approval of a Three -Lot Certified Survey Map for Dave Weiss
located at W133 S8033 Northview Drive / Tax Key No. 2210.999.
Planner Trzebiatowski noted that this was reviewed as a conceptual design previously.
Previously there were two lots and this proposal if for three lots. The main discussion points
include dedicating the proper cul-de-sac bulb and not improving the cul-de-sac. The col -de -
sac bulb would be dedicated but when the land division was for two lots the Plan
Commission was OK not making them improve the cul-de-sac. Now with three lots the Plan
Commission should discuss again whether the improvements of the full cul-de-sac is
necessary. Another point of discussion is connection any right-of-way or easement to the
east. The School District does not have any plans for the land now. The ordinance does
address and requires connections to the furthest extend of the development.
Alderman Kubacki asked if there is access to the school from Hi -View. Mayor Petfalski said
yes there is an access to Hi -View that is not built to City standards.
Alderman Kubacki was confirming that Northview Drive is fully improved. Planner
Trzebiatowski explained that Northview is improved but the cul-de-sac is not and when
discussed for two lots at the conceptual review would not need to be improved.
Mr. Weiss noted that the school already has access to its land that are currently used.
Confused as to why he needs to dedicate land where the school did not. Planner
Trzebiatowski said the difference is that there is a land division occurring now, where before
there was not.
Planner Trzebiatowski explained that the code is written to promote interconnectivity and
avoid long cul-de-sacs.
Mayor Petfalski would prefer a dedication or an easement that would convert to a
dedication. He doesn't want to lock out the next subdivision of not having two access
points.
Mr. Weiss said that we have not idea what the school will do with this land and thinks it's
ridiculous that he would have to give his land to them. This would essentially improve that
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value of their land without even talking to the neighbors. Mayor Petfalski said that he is
looking for the least evasive way but still keep options open for the future.
Mr. Weiss thought that during the conceptual review it was clear that this dedication would
not be needed so he proceeded this way.
Planner Trzebiatowski noted that the final decision is with Common Council as this is a
recommendation. This is in the Ordinance and Plan Commission is providing a
recommendation to the Council.
Mayor Petfalski asked Planner Trzebiatowski what the different options would be. Planner
Trzebiatowski explained that there are easement options but easements are not the best
options for roads as Mr. Weiss would maintain ownership and there would be an overriding
right to the land, but not typically a road. An easement may be an option for an emergency
access. Another option would be a dedication where Mr. Weiss gives up the land and it
becomes City responsibility even if the road is never built. Another option may be a road
reservation, which had been used in the past where the land is reserved for future road.
Finally, its possible to put a note onto lot three that prior to any future development requires
future access forcing the topic to resurface. This would likely be the least invasive as
nothing happens now and is dependent upon something happening to Lot 3.
Alderman Kubacki asked if the road would be located on the south lot line. Planner
Trzebiatowski explained that if there was a dedication, yes it would likely be on the southern
property line. If it were to wait for a future division, then there may be a plan and the road
could be shifted to meet future plans.
Mr. Weiss asked if he divides his lot into two, then he wouldn't need to dedicate the land.
Planner Trzebiatowski explained that any land division will raise this concern.
Alderman Kubacki asked if this went back to a two -lot land division, would there be a need
for the road. Mayor Petfalski explained that you do need a reservation either way unless the
Plan Commission recommends to waive this requirement.
Alderman Kubacki asked if there are any other options other than something on the Weiss
property. Mayor Petfalski brought up selling the property with deed restrictions to restrict for
emergency access only. Planner Trzebiatowski mentioned using an easement if for
emergency access only as you can define the easement for whatever you would like. Then
in the future the easement could be vacated if it is not needed for certain.
Mr. Weiss said the school could buy any other property along Hi View, not necessarily taking
his land. Planner Trzebiatowski explained that the ordinance requires dedication during
land division.
Mayor Petfalski mentioned that if they required an easement, then if the land were
developed, they would need to make the existing emergency access onto Hi View a full-
fledged entrance and then the emergency access would be through the Weiss property.
Alderman Kubacki noted that in fairness to the neighbors on Hi View, if the Plan
Commission determines this will only be an emergency access, the Plan Commission is
forcing a street to go onto Hi View with any future development. Mayor Petfalski explained
that any future development will need to go through a rezoning process and public hearing
so nothing is guaranteed.
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Mayor Petfalski asked what their timeframe was for the development. Mr. Weiss responded
they want to break ground.
Alderman Kubacki asked whether the school property extends to North Cape Road.
Planner Trzebiatowski said that it does. The school has frontage on North Cape for the
main access and the school is located on the eastern side of the property. The
undeveloped portion of the property is what abuts the Weiss property. Alderman Kubacki
asked if future development could use the existing access on North Cape Road and Hi -View
for future development. Planner Trzebiatowski explained that those access points are
already in and are not up to City standards for a street. Additionally, you wouldn't want a
public street to go through a school parking lot.
Alderman Kubacki asked if the school property can gain access through Hi View with an
emergency access through the school onto North Cape or a parallel road though the school
parking lot. Alderman Kubacki understands that Mr. Weiss would be creating value for the
school property without getting anything for himself. If that would not work, Alderman
Kubacki would want a dedication not just an easement.
Mayor Petfalski would like staff to investigate further to ensure possibilities of different
access points and methods to do so. Mayor recommends deferring this proposal to
December to allow for additional investigation. Alderman Kubacki agrees.
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution PC 073-2020. Commissioner
Oliver seconded. Alderman Kubacki made a motion to defer this until December Plan
Commission. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Nothing at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Gazzana made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Kubacki seconded. Motion to
approve passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Aaron Fahl, AICP
Associate Planner