PCR2022038 North Cape Real Estate BSO CUGAMENDED
RESOLUTION #P.C. 038-2022
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING, SITE, AND OPERATION PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE GRANT FOR NORTH CAPE REAL ESTATE LLC.
LOCATED IN THE SE'/4 OF SECTION 25
(TAX KEY NO. 2259.981.002 / NORTH CAPE ROAD)
WHEREAS, A submittal was received from Robert & Christine Arend of North Cape Real Estate,
LLC. for approval of a Building, Site, and Operation Plan and Conditional Use Grant for an indoor
mini -storage use within a series of five secure and fenced buildings located along the southern
end of North Cape Road (Tax Key No. 2259.981.002), and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned B-4 Highway Business District and the use is permitted within
the B-4 District subject to Building, Site and Operation Plan and Conditional Use Grant approval,
and
WHEREAS, The 2020 Plan depicts the property as Commercial uses and the proposal is
consistent with the Plan, and
WHEREAS, The applicant is proposing to build a total of five (5) new self -storage buildings
housing 109 individual units of varying sizes totaling 28,760 square feet, and
WHEREAS, Operations for the storage facility will be handled from the existing office at the
neighboring Loomis Court Storage Facility which is under the same ownership, and
WHEREAS, Office hours of the business are proposed as Monday through Friday 8:00 am — 4:00
PM and Saturdays by appointment, while the storage units will be available from 6:00 am — 9:00
pm daily, and
WHEREAS, This property is governed by the Durham Hill Design Guide and the General Design
Guide, and
WHEREAS, The General Design guide requires 50 percent masonry and four-sided architecture,
and
WHEREAS, The building facades that are visible from North Cape Road contain a 3-foot band of
northern ash colored stone veneer wainscoting with the upper portion of the walls being an ash
gray metal panel wall, and
WHEREAS, The elevations that face away or are not visible from the roadway contain no
masonry with all metal panel walls, and
WHEREAS, The overhead doors, roof and building trim is proposed as a matte black finish, and
WHEREAS, The most prominent elevation would be the west side of building 2, which has been
proposed with approximately 27 percent masonry, and
WHEREAS, Due to elevation changes, the plans show that part of a foundation wall is exposed
on the west side of building 2 and the north side of building 1, and
WHEREAS, Architectural features are also important and the Durham Hill South Design Guide
notes that the buildings shall be constructed to be harmonious with their natural and built
surroundings while avoiding repetition and monotony, and
WHEREAS, On the most prominent building side (west side of building 2), the wall is
approximately 270 feet in length with three cupulas and four windows and small overhangs, or
eaves that are proposed on all four sides of the building, and
WHEREAS, The proposed buildings will have a minimum of 25 feet between the buildings for
two-way drive aisles as well as emergency services, and
WHEREAS, There are not any striped parking stalls as there is typically no need for separate
parking at the facility, and
WHEREAS, The asphalt drive aisles/lot abut each of the storage buildings and includes a
mountable curb in the northeast corner of the lot near the storm water pond, and
WHEREAS, Metal decorative fencing is proposed on the north side of building 2 and on the south
side of the site at the entrance, and
WHEREAS, The metal fencing is not meant to be a full screen, but rather a security detail with an
aesthetically pleasing appearance, and
WHEREAS, There have not been any locations identified for a dumpster enclosure nor any place
for outdoor storage so if either are proposed in the future, Plan Commission approval is required,
and
WHEREAS, Landscaping has been proposed along North Cape Road mostly focused at the
corners of the west side of building 2 along North Cape Road and adjacent to the private drive on
the south side of the project, and
WHEREAS, The final landscape plan must be submitted for formal review by the City Forester
and Planning staff before building permits can be issued, and
WHEREAS, Outdoor wall -mounted lighting fixtures were included in the package and all appear
to be zero -degree tilt and full cut-off fixtures, per code requirements, and
WHEREAS, A final photometric plan and final lighting specs will need to be submitted prior to
obtaining permits, and
WHEREAS, Storm water management will be handled on -site and is subject to approval from
Engineering for stormwater, grading, utilities and drainage, and
WHEREAS, Future location of any mechanicals (i.e. transformers, meters, HVAC equipment,
etc.) must be reviewed and approved prior to building permits being issued as all exterior
mechanicals for the building/site must be fully screened.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of a Building, Site and
Operation Plan and Conditional Use Grant for North Cape Real Estate, LLC. located on North
Cape Road (Tax Key No. 2259.981.002).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the masonry band on all elevations with masonry must
be raised past the sill of the windows with that masonry height matching the remainder of
the buildings with masonry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any buildings with exposed foundation must have the
masonry band extend down to grade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That additional landscaping must be shown on a landscaping
plan and approved by City staff prior to Building Permits being issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Separate sign permits will be required before any signage
(temporary or permanent) can be installed and this includes any signage on the building or
freestanding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The concrete curb and gutter should be located on the western
and southern sides of the site and can be either vertical -face or mountable curb & gutter (if
needed for snow clearing needs).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The site plan is subject to Fire Department approvals before
Building Permits can be issued and possible changes to the site plan may be required based
upon the final Fire Department review.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The final landscape plan must be submitted for formal review
before building permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Formal approvals from the Engineering Division will be required
before the issuance of any permits as it relates to stormwater management review, grading, etc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any bollards, railings, ladders, louvers, vents, etc. must be painted
to match the colors of the principal structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, No outdoor storage or overnight parking is allowed at any time on
site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all roof top and/or ground mechanicals (including HVAC
devices, electrical transformers, etc.) must be screened from view and/or incorporated into the
design of the site/structure (screening, etc.) and should be approved by the Planning Division
before the issuance of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, A final photometric plan will need to be submitted prior to
obtaining permits and all lighting must be zero degree tilt and full cut-off and the concrete bases
for any pole lights cannot exceed 6 inches in height above grade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The height of any light poles cannot exceed the greater of either
15 feet or the average wall/eve height of the building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That an annual review will be required in March every year to
ensure all conditions of this approval are being met.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file in the Building
Department and that all aspects of this plan shall be maintained in perpetuity unless otherwise
authorized by the Plan Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That failure to comply with the approval contained in this
resolution shall result in the imposition of fines of $100 per day, the initiation of legal action, or
both.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: June 7, 2022
Denied:
Deferred:
Introduced: June 7, 2022
ATTEST: Adam Trzebiatowski, Planning Manager