PCR2003014RESOLUTION #P.C. 014-2003
APPROVAL OF A CONCEPTUAL BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN FOR THE SMITH
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 17
(SATURN DRIVE / TAX KEY NO. 2228.999.022)
WHEREAS, Plans were submitted on February 4, 2003 by Lehrmann Moesch Construction, Inc.
requesting approval of a Conceptual Building Site and Operation Plan for the Smith property
located in the SW ¼ of Section 17, and
WHEREAS, The submittal included architectural elevations of the proposed structure, and a site
plan, and
WHEREAS, The structure measures approximately 6,200 square feet to accommodate Smith and
Sons, Inc. masonry contracting business, and
WHEREAS, The proposed structure appears to meet the setback, offset, open space, and floor
area requirements of the Zoning Code for structures in the I-1, Industrial Park District, and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Comprehensive Plan depicts the property to be utilized for industrial
purposes, and the proposal is consistent with the Plan, and
WHEREAS, The property is subject to the provisions of the Muskego Design Guide, which has
been duly adopted as a component of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, and the provisions of said
Guide include but are not limited to the requirement for four sided architecture, and
WHEREAS, The elevations include the use of rib masonry, architectural block, metal seam wall
panels, and standing seam roof, and
WHEREAS, The elevation facing Saturn Drive is constructed entirely with masonry, and the
elements wrap-around both the east and west elevations, and a 7.5-foot “wainscoting” extends
the length of the east and west elevations, and no masonry is proposed on the south elevation,
and
WHEREAS, The colors to be utilized in construction have not been indicated, and
WHEREAS, The Muskego Design Guide requires all mechanical installations to be screened from
public view, and this submittal does not identify the location or screening mechanisms to be
utilized, and
WHEREAS, The site currently provides an asphalt parking area for twelve (12) vehicles (including
handicapped stalls), and the Zoning Code indicates that one parking stall per two employees
must be provided, and
WHEREAS, Parking of business vehicles, trucks, and machinery is proposed inside the building
or in the fenced storage area (measuring 100’ x 175’) to the south of the building, and the plans
indicate a 6’ to 8’ high chain-link fence with red wood lathe inserts, and
WHEREAS, The fence is indicated to encroach a public utility easement, and said
encroachments into easements subject to the approval of the Public Utilities Committee, and
WHEREAS, A landscaping plan has not been submitted at this time, and said plan is required to
be submitted with the final BSO Plan for review by the City Forester for species and planting size
compliance, and
WHEREAS, One (1) wall pack lighting fixture is proposed on the south elevation, and the fixture
is a 400-watt, cut-off, down-cast type, high-pressure sodium lamp mounted 15-feet above grade,
and a photometric plan has not be submitted, and
WHEREAS, One (1) wall pack lighting fixture is proposed at the front entrance, and the fixture is
a 150-watt, cut-off, down-cast type, high-pressure sodium lamp mounted 15-feet above grade,
and a photometric plan has not be submitted, and
WHEREAS, No building or site signage is proposed with this submittal, and all proposed signage
for the site will be required to be submitted to the Plan Commission for review and approval, and
WHEREAS, The plan does not indicate the location of refuse containers, and the location of
refuse containers must meet with the intent of the General Design Guide, and
WHEREAS, Stormwater management plans have not been submitted at this time, and plans shall
be submitted for review by the City Engineer and the Public Works Committee for compliance
with Chapter 34.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves a Conceptual Building
Site and Operation Plan for the Smith property located in SW ¼ of Section 17.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The landscape plan shall illustrate screening for the parking areas
and the north side of the fenced storage area, foundation plantings around the building, and
perimeter plantings on the north, east, and west edges of the site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The petitioner shall receive approval of the Public Utilities
Committee to encroach the public utility easement for the proposed fence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all mechanicals serving the site and / or structure shall be
screened from public view.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this approval is granted in concept only and final action is
only an indication of the current intent of the Plan Commission; Final submittals are subject to
future review and consideration by the Plan Commission, municipal committees of jurisdiction,
and other agencies, and approval of final plans is not guaranteed by this action of the Plan
Commission.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: February 18, 2003
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: February 18, 2003
ATTEST: Sandi S. Asti, Recording Secretary.