PCR2011026
RESOLUTION #P.C.026-2011
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN FOR A TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE LOCATED IN THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 3
(LOT 12 OF NORTHFIELD GREEN / TAX KEY NO. 2172.022)
WHEREAS, On March 17, 2011 plans were submitted by Crosswind Homes for approval of a
Building, Site, and Operation Plan for a two-family residential structure located in the SE ¼ of
Section 3, and
WHEREAS, Said property is currently zoned RM-2 Multiple Family Residence District and said
use is a permitted use, and
WHEREAS, Said parcel will be serviced by public sewer and public water facilities, and
WHEREAS, Said property is subject to the design standards outlined in the City of Muskego’s
General Design Guide and the Moorland South Design Guide, and
WHEREAS, The petitioner requests approval for a two-family dwelling on Lot 12 of the Northfield
Green Subdivision, and said structure appears to meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance
in accordance to the setbacks, offsets, open space, and floor area ratios of the site, and
WHEREAS, The Moorland South Design Guide promotes structures to utilize Craftsman or
Prairie Style influences, and
WHEREAS, Said structure is proposed to be constructed with exterior materials which include
brick veneer, cut stone sills, hardiplank siding, shake siding, and “dimensional asphalt shingles,
all in natural earth tone colors, and
WHEREAS, Said structure includes architectural elements including 2-foot overhangs, lower
pitch roofs, tapered box columns, brick column like features, decorative louvers, shake siding,
cedar trims, and exposed beams, and the elements appear to meet the intent of the Moorland
South Design Guide for craftsman style architecture, and
WHEREAS, The percentages of masonry on the structure shows: Front – 28.7%; Sides – 24.8%
(Right) and 15.8% (Left); Rear – 14.2%, and
WHEREAS, The parking for each unit will be handled by a two-car attached garage and
concrete/asphalt driveway with room for at least two (2) additional guests, and
WHEREAS, A landscaping plan has been submitted and was approved by the City Forester.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves a Building, Site and
Operation Plan submitted by Crosswinds Homes for a two-family residential structure located in
the SE ¼ of Section 3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the amount of masonry should be increased to the same
amounts shown on the structure in Tax key No. 2172.011 (same designs), which will increase the
amount of masonry on the side and front elevations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The “shake” siding shall be hardishake siding in the building
permit submitted plans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file in the Community
Development Department and that all aspect 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: April 5, 2011
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: April 5, 2011
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary