PCR2011027
RESOLUTION #P.C.027-2011
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN FOR A TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE LOCATED IN THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 3
(LOT 14 OF NORTHFIELD GREEN / TAX KEY NO. 2172.024)
WHEREAS, On March 22, 2011 plans were submitted by Quality Craft 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 14 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
face brick, cut stone sills, hardiplank siding, hardishake 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,
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 – 42%; Sides – 39%
(Right) and 28.2% (Left); Rear – 46%, 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, There is a portion of this property located in the floodplain and a drainage easement
also exists on the back half of this property primarily located where the floodplain is located, 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 Quality Craft Homes for a two-family residential structure located in
the SE ¼ of Section 3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The percentages of masonry products proposed are sufficient
due to the increased craftsman elements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Limited grading, a few bushes, and concrete patios are shown on
the grading/landscaping plans in the drainage easement, but not in the floodplain and anything
shown in the drainage easement is subject to Engineering approvals at the time of building
permits.
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