PCR2004067CORRECTED
RESOLUTION #P.C.067-2004
APPROVAL OF BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN AND
AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE GRANT FOR A MINI-WAREHOUSE
FOR GEORGE ALEX AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SE ¼ AND NE ¼ OF SECTION 25
(W125 S9912 NORTH CAPE ROAD S98 W12575 LOOMIS COURT/
TAX KEY NO. 2260.9992257.973.001)
WHEREAS, On May 13, 2004 and June 21, 2004 plans were submitted by George Alex for a Building,
Site and Operation Plan and an amended Conditional Use Grant for a mini-warehouse self-storage and
office building located in the SE ¼ and NE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No. 2260.9992257.973.001), and
WHEREAS, The petitioner is proposing one 12,840 square foot structure to be completed in two phases,
and
WHEREAS, That phase 1 will consist of the southern 8,400 square feet of the structure including an office
space, warehouse space, and two storage unit spaces, and
WHEREAS, That phase 2 will consist of the northern 4,440 square feet of the structure including
seventeen mini-storage units and said phase must be completed within two years from the resolution
approval date or new Plan Commission approvals will be required, and
WHEREAS, Said use is a permitted use in the B-4 District by Conditional Use Grant, and a public hearing
has been scheduled beforeconducted by the Plan Commission on July 6, 2004, and
WHEREAS, The conditional use grant will allow the mini-storage use on the property, as well as the
parking of up to 8 “for sale” vehicles on the property in the designated parking areas pictured on the plan,
and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Comprehensive Plan depicts the area for commercial use and the proposed use
conforms to these regulations, and
WHEREAS, Said property is currently zoned B-4 requiring parcels of 30,000 square feet and 150 feet in
width and parcel conforms to these regulations, and
WHEREAS, The adopted Conservation Plan does not outline the area for acquisition or management
initiatives, and
WHEREAS, The adopted 2003-2007 Park and Open Space Plan does not propose acquisitions in the area,
and
WHEREAS, The proposal is consistent with the 2010 Street System Plan, and
WHEREAS, Said parcel will be serviced by municipal sanitary sewer and private well, and
WHEREAS, The property is subject to Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code, and a stormwater management
plan has been submitted to the Engineering Department, and initial review comments by the Engineering
Department regarding the submittal indicated there are may be subject to technical issues that must be
resolved, and
WHEREAS, Off street parking is provided in the form of eleven parking stalls and eight of these stalls will
be for the “for sale” vehicle parking and three stalls will be for office parking, and the parking meets the
zoning ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Lighting is proposed for the development as five 150-watt high pressure sodium zero degree
cutoff pole lights and fourteen 50-watt high pressure sodium perimeter cutoff lights, and
WHEREAS, Details of the lighting and a photometric plan has been submitted that meets the requirements
of the City, and
WHEREAS, Cross access is shown between the property and the property to the south which is
recommended by the Durham Hill Design Guide although the width of this access is below requirement,
and
WHEREAS, Interior access is shown throughout the parcel consistent with City requirements although
areas of the access lanes appear nonconforming, and
WHEREAS, A dumpster enclosure is shown on the site plan although elevations and material specifics are
not provided, and
WHEREAS, No bollards are shown on the corners of the structures and could be needed, and
WHEREAS, The landscape plan has been reviewed by the City Forester, and revisions are necessary, and
WHEREAS, No signage is proposed for the development, and all signage must be approved by the Plan
Commission prior to installation.
WHEREAS, The building is subject to the Durham Hill Design Guide, and cupolas are illustrated to adorn
the roof, and the office entry includes the use of brick and cedar as siding, and the building represents the
intent of the Design Guide, and
WHEREAS, Under the General Design Guide, all commercial buildings are required to be composed of at
least 50% masonry, and the buildings depicted do not meet this requirement with the Decade 90 Brick only
adorning the office area, although Plan Commission may find that the buildings meet the intent of the
Durham Hill Design Guide, and
WHEREAS, The Durham Hill Design Guide which promotes designs that coexist with the rural
surroundings and historical origins of the area, and the buildings depicted appear to meet the requirements
of this guide offering materials of brick, cedar siding, dimensional roof shingles, and various gable and
cupola designs, and
WHEREAS, Mechanicals are not illustrated on the plan, but must be screened from view., and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of the Building, Site and
Operation Plan and an amended Conditional Use Grant for a mini-warehouse self-storage and office
building submitted by George Alex for property located in the SE ¼ and NE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key No.
2260.9992257.973.001).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The stormwater management plan must be approved by the Public Works
Committee prior to the release of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All disturbed areas on the site are required to be sodded, and these areas
must be illustrated on the landscape plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, A revised landscaping plan shall be approved by the City Forester prior to
the release of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the proposed structure should include the brick base with limestone
cap around the entire structure keeping with the overall design and this should be included in revised plans
before the issuance of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the structures illustrated meet the intent of the Durham Hill Design
Guide with the architectural elements portrayed and do not require 50% masonry product.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the specifics (including locations) of the bollards and fencing must
be shown on the site plan along with elevation drawings and color specifics. This will have to be
resubmitted to the Plan Department before the issuance of building permits, and once approved by
planning staff, the updates will become a part of the approved Plan Commission submittal. Fencing should
be constructed out of cedar and the bollards should be painted to match the structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That elevation models and material sheets will need to be submitted for
the dumpster enclosure before the time of building permits and materials should include cedar and any
other principal building materials.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the cross access will have to be at least 20 feet in width and this
should be changed before the time of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the cross access easement must be recorded and proof delivered to
the Planning Department before the issuance of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the interior access lanes should all be at least 20 feet in width and
this shall be shown on final plans prior to the issuance of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file in the Building Department and
that all aspect of this plan as they relate to landscape areas and drainage shall be maintained in perpetuity
unless otherwise authorized by the Plan Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That if occupancy is requested prior to the completion of landscaping
and/or asphalting, a bond, letter of credit or cashiers check equal to twice the value of said costs must be
submitted to the Planning Department.
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:
Denied:
Deferred: July 6, 2004; July 20, 2004
Introduced: July 6, 2004
ATTEST: Sandi Asti, Recording Secretary