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Plan Commission Minutes 04162024 Approved/_1»:160 4 CITY OF MUSKEGO PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES Vw, ctv W 04/16/2024 6:00 PM 4USKEGO Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue iiiAik CALL TO ORDER Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 6:29 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Mayor Petfalski, Commissioners Bartlett, Graf and Oliver and Planner Trzebiatowski. Absent: Alderman Kubacki, Commissioner Buckmaster. 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 March 5, 2024 meeting. Commissioner Graf made a motion to approve the March 5t" minutes. Commissioner Bartlett seconded. Motion to approve passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing for a renewal of Conditional Use Grant in accordance with Section 14 of the City of Muskego Zoning Ordinance for Payne & Dolan for the purpose of continued mining and processing of sand and gravel and the extension of use of an asphalt plant at the NW corner of Crowbar Road and Janesville Road, in the NE 1/4 and SE 1/4 of Section 13 (Tax Key No. 2230.996 / W217 S8425 Crowbar Road). Planner Trzebiatowski noted this was the annual review. There have been no issues brought to our attention and there has been no notice of overnight operations discussed at this point. Bryanna Bucholtz, Payne & Dolan, noted that there have been no changes to the operations and expecting the same operations in the year ahead. There may be some overnight operations from the asphalt plant this summer and will follow the standard notification process and hand notice to truckers going over the rules and expectations. CONSENT BUSINESS RESOLUTION PC 020-2024 Renewal of a Conditional Use Grant for the purpose of continued mining and processing of sand and gravel, and the extension of use of an asphalt plant for Payne and Dolan at W217 S8425 Crowbar Road / Tax Key No. 2230.996. Commissioner Oliver made a motion to approve the Consent Business. Commissioner Bartlett seconded. Motion to approve passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION RESOLUTION PC 014-2024 Approval of an Annual Review for Frey Auto located at S106 W16301 Loomis Drive / Tax Key No. 2293.996.002. Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution PC 014-2024 at the March 5, 2024 meeting. Commissioner Bartlett seconded. Alderman Kubacki made a motion to defer Resolution PC 014-2024. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Motion to defer Resolution PC 014-2024 until April passed unanimously at the March 5, 2024 meeting. Planner Trzebiatowski mentioned that staff visited the site again on April 5t" to check for compliance. The main site is better but there are still car parts and pallets on the property. As far as the property across the street, nothing has changed and there are still many cars parked there that should not be. Petitioner said that he has secured a place to park all of the cars. He was hoping to move the cars by end of June but the owner of the new location said end of July. Commissioner Bartlett made a motion to defer Resolution PC 014-2024 until the August meeting. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Motion to defer Resolution PC 014-2024 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION PC 016-2024 Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan and Conditional Use Grant for Eric Huckstorf of Hornet Properties, LLC. located at W180 S7732 Pioneer Drive / Tax Key No. 2196.976. Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve Resolution PC 016-2024 at the March 5, 2024 meeting. Commissioner Buckmaster seconded. Commissioner Buckmaster made a motion to defer Resolution PC 016- 2024 until April. Alderman Kubacki seconded. Motion to defer Resolution PC 016-2024 passed unanimously at the March 5, 2024 meeting. Planner Trzebiatowski provided an update to the project. The project has changed to be two buildings rather than a single large building. The same type of use as before with a bathroom and office inside with an overhead door. There is much better traffic flow through the site. The takes away some concerns from before about large expanses of walls. From a site layout standpoint this addressed many things from before. Curbing has been added except for the southern side of the exit driveway towards Pioneer Drive. If this is for runoff there are ways to accomplish the runoff with curbing. Normally, we would be asking for this to be curbed. The two buildings still have a 24-foot drive aisle with two parking spaces per unit. There are seven additional outdoor overnight stalls between the existing building and the first building for their trucks on a one- way drive aisle. The southern area of the site hasn't changed. A row of arborvitae has been added on the east side of the site extending around the north side of the site and wrapping the west side of the site. For screening to be effective proper height and density is needed. Screening may need to be a little further south on the eastern side to screen the new overnight parking. Screening in front of the fencing have been removed. As for the building design the buildings are very similar. The interior corridor has a 4-foot masonry band with board and baton panels to the top of the 16-foot walls. The same banding and board and baton panel is on the southern building facing Pioneer Drive. The remainder of the building will be standard metal panel. The east side is not much concern with the landscaping. The northern building will have the masonry band and board and baton metal panels on the southern side with the other three sides being standard metal panels. Staff believes the western side facing Pioneer should match the front of the building with masonry and board and baton siding. Buildings are not always viewed in two dimensions but where the different materials meet is a concern. Walls with masonry are around 20-22 percent masonry. Five total sides do not have masonry or the board and baton siding. Overall, the separation of the building into two buildings resolve many concerns from before. Normally screening is 6-feet, but that is for a transformer, but these will be screening the building. The petitioner noted that the arborvitae are proposed as the giant green arborvitae that grow wide and tall quickly and would serve as a wall. The area south of the middle building, they were thinking about adding a gate with a six-foot solid fence that would screen the vehicles and building from Pioneer Drive. They are open to going as far south as needed with the arborvitae. They are screening a heavily wooded area on the east side. As far as the exterior lighting they will be containing all of the lighting on this lot. Would like to still have approval for overnight parking on the south side of the lot. Commissioner Bartlett asked if they are adding a second gate. The petitioner confirmed there will be another gate on the west side of the existing building that would screen the existing building and the first building. Planner Trzebiatowski also noted that the screening will screen the vehicles as well as some of the building. Mayor Petfalski asked that with the gate and how it works now, but what about if 5 years. The petitioner explained that it would not impact any of the tenants. The petitioner mentioned that the curb and gutter, if that could be incorporated into phase 2, being the front area abutting Pioneer Drive. Planner Trzebiatowski explained that any future development would likely tie into the exit drive. Commissioner Bartlett noted that there is no reference to a grading plan. Planner Trzebiatowski noted that the fine tuning of the grading will be figured out after this approval. Mayor Petfalski asked about the timing for phase 2 of the site. He would suggest a 5-year timeframe to add the curb and gutter. Commissioner Oliver asked if the arborvitae are planned as a staggered style or a straight line. The petitioner said a straight line with the line being only five feet, but that is why he went with the giant green arborvitae that are more bushy. Planner Trzebiatowski noted that due to the lack of space the taller narrower arborvitae may be a better fit so the side is not sheared off for the drive aisle. The key is that it must be dense at the time of planting. We don't want to hold to a certain number as there may be more needed. If the Plan Commission gives a minimum height, we can work with the landscaper to make sure they are dense enough. Commissioner Oliver asked if we are limited on a height of the berm. Planner Trzebiatowski added that he cannot comment until the grading is figured out. Commissioner Graf said that six feet would be a starting point. Planner Trzebiatowski noted that the plantings start at the beginning of the first new building and should the arborvitae extend further south. The petitioner noted that this is past the extend of the neighbor to the east. Commissioner Bartlett asked why stopping the arborvitae on the west side. Planner Trzebiatowski noted that the screening was from the residents, not necessarily by the commercial building. Planner Trzebiatowski asked for clarification on the architecture. If the gate is closed, the back side of the building will not be as visible. Mayor Petfalski said that if the gate is closed you will not see the building Commissioner Bartlett added that if the gate is six -feet tall and the wall is 17'8" you will see the top of the siding on the backside. Does this have to be board and baton siding? Commissioner Graf said he was good with the gate. Mayor Petfalski said that the southern building has the masonry and board and baton on the southern building but not on the northern building. For consistency, why not have them match. The petitioner said that with the screening, it would never be seen. Commissioner Bartlett asked what the finish on the gate will be. The petitioner noted that it will match the other gate being a horizontal solid fence. So, based on the discussion, Planner Trzebiatowski went over all of the changes to the Resolution including the updates for the new plan, height of plantings, curbing on the southern side of the exit drive and the second gate to match the materials of the other gate 6-feet in height. Commissioner Graf made a motion to amend Resolution PC 016-2024 to accept the changes as listed by Planner Trzebiatowski. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Motion to amend Resolution PC 016-2024 passed unanimously. Motion to approve amended Resolution PC 016-2024 passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS FOR CONSIDERATION RESOLUTION PC 019-2024 Approval of a two -lot Certified Survey Map for Kamyar Saeian & Sharareh Mirjahn Bakhsh located at W 150 S8255 Harvest Court / Tax Key No. 2214.996.025. Planner Trzebiatowski explained the land division at the end of Harvest Court. This lot was originally approved for a home and guest house. Now there is interest in separating the guest house that meets the minimum housing standards. This lot was unique when approved with heavily wooded areas with predefined building pads and only one predefined area to install a driveway, which is where everything is located. Therefore, the driveway would be shared by both homes. Commissioner Graf made a motion to approve Resolution PC 019-2024. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Motion to approve Resolution PC 019-2024 passed unanimously with Commissioner Bartlett abstaining. RESOLUTION PC 021-2024 Approval of a three -lot Certified Survey Map for the Szczupakiewicz Trust located along College Avenue / Tax Key No. 2170.994.002. Planner Trzebiatowski explained the land division taking two lots with homes on each lot and they are reconfiguring the lots for another buildable lot. One of the existing lots is landlocked and through this land division the noncompliant lot will become compliant. The existing easements are still allowed to be used. Commissioner Graf made a motion to approve Resolution PC 021-2024. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Motion to approve Resolution PC 021-2024 passed unanimously with Commissioner Bartlett abstaining. RESOLUTION PC 022-2024 Approval of a Right -of- Way Vacation located between S75 W 17358 Janesville Road and S75 W 17308 Janesville Road / Tax Key Nos. 2193.088.001 and 2193.059. Planner Trzebiatowski explained the right of way vacation. This was discussed with the Citizens Bank project. The Public Works and Safety Committee reviewed the proposal to see if any compensation would be required to the City and determined that no compensation was necessary as there is no gain with an extra lot or anything. Typically, with a right-of-way vacation '/z of the property would go to each adjacent property owner. If approved it would go to the Common Council meeting. Commissioner Graf made a motion to approve Resolution PC 022-2024. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Motion to approve Resolution PC 022-2024 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION PC 023-2024 Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan Amendment for Jamie Foshey of Leaves Floral Design/The Garden House located at S73 W16582 Janesville Road / Tax Key No. 2198.993. Planner Trzebiatowski explained the proposal including a concrete patio behind the Garden House that is rented for small special events and this is just another space, outdoors. The patio is 30' x 32' and some posts in wine barrels with lights strung between. The patio space is ancillary to the indoor space and not rented separately and must not hold music events without approvals. For the lighting, they are looking for white strung lighting, which does not meet the lighting requirements as the bulb is exposed. Mayor Petfalski has no issues with the lights. Commissioner Bartlett made a motion to approve Resolution PC 023-2024. Commissioner Graf seconded. Motion to approve Resolution PC 023-2024 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION PC 024-2024 Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan Amendment for Max Borgardt of Eagle Park Brewing and Distilling Company located at S64 W 15620 Commerce Center Parkway / Tax Key No. 2166.997.003. Planner Trzebiatowski explained the outdoor seating will be the same as the last few years. They use decorative planters to block of the end of the parking lot with property signage. They will still be required to keep a few stalls open to ensure vehicles can turn around. The petitioner is asking for a two year approval. Commissioner Graf asked if there have been any issues in the past. Planner Trzebiatowski said that nothing has been brought up to staff. Commissioner Graf made a motion to approve Resolution PC 024-2024. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Motion to approve Resolution PC 024-2024 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION PC 025-2024 Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan Amendment for the Muskego Norway School District located at S75 W16399 Hilltop Drive / Tax Key No. 2200.998.001. Planner Trzebiatowski explained that there is an existing picnic pad behind the school. The petitioner is asking now to place a cover over it. The open sided structure with a metal roof and would be 24' x 48' in size and 13 feet tall. Staff just wanted to be sure the roof matches the color of the small roofing on the school building. Commissioner Bartlett made a motion to approve Resolution PC 025-2024. Commissioner Graf seconded. Motion to approve Resolution PC 025-2024 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION PC 026-2024 Approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan for a Two -Family Residential Structure located on Lot 19 of Northfield Green Subdivision / Tax Key No. 2172.029. Planner Trzebiatowski provided an overview of the new structure. This is the last lot of the cul-de-sac. The design is very similar to the rest of the buildings and follows all of the same themes and conditions of the past buildings. Commissioner Graf made a motion to approve Resolution PC 0262024. Commissioner Oliver seconded. Motion to approve Resolution PC 026-2024 passed unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Discussion of string lighting on commercial properties. Planner Trzebiatowski explained that this is not a code change, but more of a policy regarding outdoor lights for businesses. Staff is suggesting keeping the lights a soft white color, not flashing or blinking and as part of an approved outdoor seating area. If there are glare issues with the neighbors it would be addressed on a case -by -case basis. Commissioner Bartlett has not issues and likes the look. Commissioner Graf said it is a neat look but sees maintenance issues. Mayor Petfalski does not have any issues. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Bartlett made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Graf seconded. Motion to adjourn passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Aaron Fahl, AICP Planner