PCR2009063
RESOLUTION #P.C. 063-2009
APPROVAL OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE FOR THE TED KNIPRATH PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 26
(TAX KEY NO. 2261.979.005 / S99 W15019 KEELEY COURT)
WHEREAS, A site plan and building drawings were submitted by Ted Kniprath to construct a
2,600 square foot metal accessory structure on his property located at S99 W15019 Keeley Ct.
(Tax Key No. 2261.979.005), and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District and said structure is a permitted
accessory use and subject to Plan Commission review due to the proposed architectural
materials shown, and
WHEREAS, There is an existing house on the property with no other accessory structures, and
WHEREAS, The owner stated that the accessory structure will be used for personal storage, and
WHEREAS, The total allowed square footage for accessory structures on this property is limited
to 2,613 square feet, and said proposal meets the bulk requirements of the Zoning Code, and
WHEREAS, The structure is proposed to be constructed with steel walls and a steel roof and said
proposal does not meet the Plan Commission’s standards for administrative approval of
residential accessory structures as the siding and roofing does not match the materials used on
the primary residence, and
WHEREAS, The walls will be tan and the wainscoting, roof, and trim will be brown, which are all
similar to the colors of the home, and
WHEREAS, The accessory structure will have 12-24 inch overhangs, and
WHEREAS, The building is shown having decorative elements such as brown wainscoting,
windows with decorative mullions/lattices, cupolas, pedestrian door with an awning, and
overhangs similar to the house, and
WHEREAS, The structure is located over 105’ from the street, agricultural uses are present on
surrounding properties, and the location of the overall property is on a dead end street with only
two other homes on it.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves a 2,600 square foot metal
accessory structure submitted by Ted Kniprath for his property located at S99 W15019 Keeley Ct.
Drive (Tax Key No. 2261.979.005).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the building cannot be used for the operations of a business.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all floors of the accessory structure must be asphalt, sealed
concrete block, or concrete slab per the Zoning Code and it must meet all applicable building
codes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the colors of the new accessory structure must be similar to
the colors of the house.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of the accessory structure
due to no undue harm to the surrounding properties, the building is located over 105’ from the
street, agricultural uses are present on surrounding properties, and the location of the overall
property is on a dead end street with only two other homes on it.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That failure to comply with the terms of this resolution and the
approved site plans shall result in the issuance of fines of $100 per day per violation, the initiation
of legal action, or both.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: November 3, 2009
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: November 3, 2009
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary