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PCR2010071 AMENDED RESOLUTION #P.C. 071-2010 APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN AND RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL FOR A REZONING FROM RM-1 AND RS-2 TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR A MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS WILLOW GLEN DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THE SW ¼ & SE ¼ OF SECTION 16 (TAX KEY NOS. 2223.998.004, 2223.998.005, 2223.998.006 / W182 S8450 RACINE AVENUE) WHEREAS, Updated plans were submitted by DAAR Engineering on December 10, 2010 for a Building, Site and Operation Plan and Rezoning for Willow Glen Development located in the SW ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 16, and WHEREAS, The petitioner is proposing to build eleven (11) new 4-family buildings on the undeveloped portion of their property, and WHEREAS, The proposal also includes renovations to the four (4) existing apartment buildings on the property and the addition of two new garage structures, one with a commons area within it, and WHEREAS, Said property is currently zoned RM-1 Multiple Family Residence District and RS-2 Suburban Residence District and a petition for rezoning was submitted as part of this proposal requesting that the zoning designation change to a Planned Development District based upon the RM-1 and RM-2 zoning districts, and WHEREAS, The 2020 Comprehensive Plan depicts the existing apartment buildings as high density residential use and the remainder, and bulk of the property, as medium density residential use and no amendments are required to the plan as part of this proposal, and WHEREAS, The existing (32 units) and proposed (40 units plus 4 possible bonus units) density fits within the allowance of the 2020 Plan, and WHEREAS, With Planned Developments there can be up to a 10% unit/density bonus granted by the City, thus four (4) extra units are being proposed to bring the total new unit count to 44 units, and WHEREAS, The overall site development, as proposed with 44 new units, would max out all possible densities for this land area, unless a future Comprehensive Plan amendment would be requested, and WHEREAS, A public hearing was scheduled before the Common Council for the rezoning on September 28, 2010, and WHEREAS, The proposal conforms to the bulk requirements of the zoning district, and WHEREAS, Said property is subject to the design standards outlined in the City of Muskego’s General Design Guide, and WHEREAS, The structures are built with four-sided architecture in mind and has masonry materials on all elevations, with the following percentages:  Each Side – 47%  Rear (Type A) – 63%  Rear (Type B) – 73%  Front – 40%  Overall Type A – 51.6%  Overall Type B – 54.3% WHEREAS, The materials include dimensional brick, cement board siding, vinyl clad windows, composite trim, and architectural shingles, and WHEREAS, All of the new buildings have the same floor plan, but there are two varying roof styles that are being proposed, and WHEREAS, The colors proposed are earthtones as shown in the submitted rendering, and WHEREAS, As part of the proposal, the four (4) existing buildings on site are also going to be remodeled to improve the general look of the overall complex and to complement the newly proposed structures, and WHEREAS, These structures are going to contain many of the similar materials and colors that are proposed on the new buildings and there is going to be new entry areas added to the buildings, along with new windows, siding, decking, soffit and fascia, and gable roof ends, and WHEREAS, The proposal includes the removal of the existing commons building, which is going to be replaced with two new enclosed garage structures, and WHEREAS, The two new garage structures are being added for the existing buildings and will add a total of 14 new enclosed parking stalls, and WHEREAS, One garage structure will contain four (4) new enclosed stalls and the other will contain ten (10) new enclosed stalls with a two-story common area in the center of the building, and WHEREAS, The new garages are proposed to be clad with 100% cement board siding, and WHEREAS, Currently on site there are four (4) – eight (8) unit apartment buildings, along with commons building, two sheds, and a single-family home and the single-family home and the commons building will be removed, and WHEREAS, All parking is currently not enclosed in various small parking areas on site, and WHEREAS, Each new unit includes two (2) enclosed parking stalls and two (2) driveway spots, which more than meets the code requirements, and WHEREAS, The new units will be located along a new curbed semi-circle (private) road that will loop towards the east and all of the new buildings will face inward to the new road, and WHEREAS, As part of the overall site improvements, the entry drive is shown to be reconstructed to a non-divided two-way road/drive and there will be grading done as part of this to alleviate past drainage issues with the adjoining church property to the south, and WHEREAS, The plans currently show curbing only within the new looped road, and WHEREAS, The parcels are currently serviced by municipal sanitary sewer and by private water, and WHEREAS, As part of the development plan, public water service will be provided to the entire complex along with municipal sanitary sewer, and WHEREAS, A new stormwater management pond is proposed in the northeast portion of the site, and WHEREAS, Each new unit includes two (2) enclosed parking stalls and two (2) driveway spots. This more than meets the code requirements, and WHEREAS, All driving lanes are illustrated currently at 24 feet in width or larger, and WHEREAS, No signage is proposed at this time, and WHEREAS, No specific light details have been provided at this time, and WHEREAS, A landscape plan has been submitted showing landscaping throughout the site and the City Forester is reviewing the plan and will forward any corrections, additions, and/or comments to the petitioner, and WHEREAS, As part of the overall project, the Willow Glen Road right-of-way, which is the area that encompasses the existing entry to the site, and the right-of-way that is unimproved that leads from the subdivision to the east to this site are going to be vacated, and WHEREAS, Currently the refuse/recycle containers (including dumpsters) are all unscreened on site, which is not allowed when sites are being upgraded or expanded. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of the Building, Site and Operation Plan and Recommendation to the Common Council for a rezoning from RM-1 and RS- 2 to a Planned Development (based upon the RM-1 and RM-2 requirements) for the proposed improvements and additions for Willow Glen Development located in the SW ¼ and SE ¼ of Section 16. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That additional landscaping must be added to the eastern portion to create a natural buffer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That before occupancy is granted all existing building improvements must be completed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a new full site parking plan will need to be submitted before the issuance of permits to ensure that there will be enough parking remaining throughout the entire site. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That per the design guide suggestions, there should be at least 50% masonry on the front and sides of the new garage structures, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That curbing needs to be added to all new paved areas, specifically along the new entry drive, up to where the southern leg of the new loop starts. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That formal reviews of the municipal sanitary sewer and municipal water plans will need to occur and be approved, and based upon said review, changes and/or upgrades could be required based upon preliminary reviews. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That changes and/or upgrades for the water could include the water main looping into the existing water system in the subdivision to the east. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That changes and/or upgrades for the sanitary sewer could include improvements to the onsite, as well as the downstream system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That formal review and approval of the stormwater plans and calculations will need to occur before any permits can be issued. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all right-of-way vacations will be done at the expense of the developer/owner of this project and these vacations will need to be handled through a separate right-of-way vacation process that must occur before any new building permits can be issued. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, There needs to be some basic landscaping added around the existing buildings on site since improvements are occurring to these and this can be included on the revised landscape plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That if a denser screen is desired along the eastern lot lines, then the City Forester’s suggestions are to include a more concentrated, staggered line of coniferous trees. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That City Forester approval of the landscape plan must be accomplished prior to the issuance of building permits. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That with this redevelopment, all (throughout the old and new areas) refuse/recycle containers must be located within solid board on board enclosures and plans of the enclosures and their locations will need to be submitted and approved before permits can be issued for construction of the new buildings. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all concerns from the Fire Department review will need to be addressed before permits can be issued. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any new signage or signage changes (temporary or permanent) will require formal approval from the Community Development Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a formal Developers Agreement will be needed between the developer and the City before any work would be able to start on site. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a formal condominium plat must also be approved and recorded for this development. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any lighting (pole or wall mounted) will need approvals from the Community Development Department and a photometric plan will need to be provided showing that the lighting meets the City’s 0.5 foot-candle requirements and all pole lights will have to adhere to the 6-inch max base height requirement. 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: February 10, 2011 Defeated: Deferred: Introduced: February 10, 2011 ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary