PCR2010058
AMENDED
RESOLUTION #P.C. 058-2010
APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE GRANT FOR A MINI STORAGE FACILITY FOR
NATURESCAPE LOCATED IN THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 16
(GEMINI DRIVE / TAX KEY NO. 2222.984.009)
WHEREAS, Plans were submitted by Todd Furry on June 4, 2010 for a Conditional Use Grant for
Naturescape in the Muskego Business Park at the property located in the NW ¼ of Section 16, and
WHEREAS, The petitioner is proposing to construct and operate a 34-unit self storage (mini-storage)
building on a vacant lot within the Business Park, and
WHEREAS, Naturescape will use 5-10 units within the building for their landscape company equipment
and the other units will be leased to the public for storage, and
WHEREAS, Said property is currently zoned M-2 General Industrial District and said use is a permitted
use by Conditional Use Grant, and a public hearing has been scheduled before the Plan Commission on
July 6, 2010, and
WHEREAS, The 2020 Comprehensive Plan identifies this lot as Industrial Uses, which is consistent with
the proposal, and
WHEREAS, The proposal conforms to the bulk requirements of the zoning district, and
WHEREAS, Said parcel will be serviced by municipal sanitary sewer and municipal water, and
WHEREAS, The building is proposed to be clad with a mix earth tone colored river rock, cultured stone,
taupe colored cement board siding, tan fascia and trim, and wood simulated dimensional asphalt
shingles, and
WHEREAS, The front and back elevations are proposed to contain about 53% masonry/stone with the
remainder of the elevation being the cement board siding, and
WHEREAS, The side elevations consist mostly of the overhead doors for the storage units with cement
board siding on the wall areas and there is only about 16” of space in between each set of doors, once
the trim is placed around each door, which does not leave much space, if any, for any stone, as is used
on the front and rear facades, and
WHEREAS, A landscape plan has been submitted and shows a good amount of plantings throughout
the property, with most of the landscaping is concentrated towards the front of the property, shielding
the view from the street, and
WHEREAS, The building is proposed to be centrally located on the site surrounded by paved driveways
for access (24-27 feet wide), and
WHEREAS, The site is proposed to be completely enclosed with a 5-foot tall ornamental black
aluminum fence, and
WHEREAS, There will be no employees on site, but the main Naturescape location is about four miles
down Janesville Road and staff will be there to help maintain and watch over this site, and
WHEREAS, The hours when the business equipment/storage would typically be used would be
Sunday-Saturday from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM and the public access will be accessible 24 hours a day
via a keypad entry gate, and
WHEREAS, No outdoor storage is proposed or allowed on site at any time, and
WHEREAS, The proposal states that there will be wall lighting installed on the building, but no details or
a photometric plan have been submitted at this time, and
WHEREAS, Some signage details have been provided at this time for a monument sign, and
WHEREAS, The BSO petition is within the Redevelopment District #3 and the improvements that are
being proposed work towards the clean-up and improvement efforts and goals that the plan identifies
and this proposal will be contingent upon CDA review and comments.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of a Conditional Use Grant for
Naturescape Mini Storage in the Muskego Business Park at the property located in the NW ¼ of
Section 16.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a 4-foot horizontal band of cultured stone be added along the
bottom on both ends of the building with the vertical cultured stone on both sides and cement
board siding above the horizontal band of cultured stone.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That staff is recommending that since there is no masonry/stone on the
side elevations, that additional landscaping be added along the sides of the property to help further
screen these elevations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a final landscape plan needs to be submitted before building
permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the proposal is near the size that may require a storm pond and
review from the Engineering Division is pending and any Engineering comments must be fully
addressed before building permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, No outdoor storage or display is allowed on site at any time, including,
but not limited to trailers, trucks, cars, materials, boats, campers, etc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any dumpsters/refuse containers and any mechanical devices
must be screened with proper screening devices that must be approved by the Planning Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the final lighting details and a photometric plan will need to be
submitted before building permit can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all signage will need separate sign permits and the location or size
of the proposed sign may need to be altered slightly to meet the Zoning Code requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any bollards must be painted to match the colors of the principal
structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any changes to the operations of the business or any changes to
the exterior of the building/site will require Planning Division and/or Plan Commission approvals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file in the Community
Development 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: July 6, 2010
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: July 6, 2010
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary