PCR2005084RESOLUTION #P.C.084-2005
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN
FOR WAUKESHA STATE BANK LOCATED IN THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 2
(JANESVILLE ROAD / TAX KEY NO. 2167.995.013)
WHEREAS, On July 8, 2005 plans were submitted by Stephen Perry Smith Architects
for a Building, Site and Operation Plan for Waukesha State Bank located in the SW ¼ of
Section 2, and
WHEREAS, Said property is currently zoned B-3/OPD General Business District with a
Planned Development Overlay District and said use is a permitted use, and
WHEREAS, Said parcel will be serviced by public sewer and water facilities, and
WHEREAS, Said property is subject to the design standards outlined in the City of
Muskego’s Moorland South Design Guide, and
WHEREAS, The petitioner requests approval for a 5,517 square foot bank on Janesville
Road, and said structure appears to meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance in
accords to the setbacks, offsets, open space, and floor area ratios of the site, and
WHEREAS, The request does not incorporate additional measures usually requested
under the OPD Planned Development zoning and no substantial change hearing is
needed, and
WHEREAS, The height of the structure is limited to 30 feet by the current zoning and the
structure meets this requirement, and
WHEREAS, The Moorland South Design Guide promotes structures to utilize Craftsman
or Prairie Style influences and the proposed appears to meet the intent of the guide, and
WHEREAS, Said structure is proposed to be constructed with exterior materials which
include a limestone base, cap, and sills, E.I.F.S., champagne colored aluminum framed
windows and doors with solar green tinted glass, and a standing seam copper metal
roof, and
WHEREAS, Said structure includes architectural elements such as large tinted windows
with framed designs, altering rooflines, and diverse use of materials, and all the
elements appear to meet the intent of the Moorland South Design Guide for prairie style
architecture, and
WHEREAS, The building elevations shows colors that will compliment each other,
consistent with the Moorland South Design Guide, and
WHEREAS, All Building mechanicals, including HVAC units, are not shown but will be
screened, and
WHEREAS, 55 parking stalls are shown with three being handicap, and said parking
stalls meet the requirements for the new structure proposed of at least 1 stall per 200
square feet of customer floor area, and
WHEREAS, The parking lot will be curbed throughout and the parking stalls all are
shown as 20 feet by 10 feet, and
WHEREAS, Pedestrian access areas are found throughout the site and a connection is
found to the existing recreation trail along Janesville Road and this element is promoted
in the Moorland South Design Guide, and
WHEREAS, Vehicular access is depicted to be utilized off of Princeton Drive with two
entrances with one lining up to the future Penn Lane right-of-way, and
WHEREAS, The Moorland South Design Guide promotes cross-access between adjoining
properties and cross-access is shown on the western border of the site to the existing Aldi Foods
site, and
WHEREAS, A signage area is found on the site plan abutting Janesville Road although
no signage detail is depicted at this time and any signage will need approval of the
Planning Department, and
WHEREAS, Lighting specifics are not part of the BSO although the building elevations
note wall sconce light fixtures, and
WHEREAS, A photometric plan is not part of the BSO and one will be needed, and
WHEREAS, A landscaping plan has not been submitted and will be needed, and
WHEREAS, Stormwater will be utilized off-site at an existing pond that is sufficient for
the development, and
WHEREAS, A dumpster enclosure is proposed to house all refuse containers on the
northwest corner of the site along the main access way from Janesville Road, and said
enclosure is proposed to be constructed with materials and colors compatible with the
design of the building and the location of the refuse container may need to be altered,
and
WHEREAS, The proposed development is within Redevelopment District #2 and the
Community Development Authority has reviewed and approved the development as
submitted at their July 12, 2005 meeting recommending that the dumpster enclosure be
moved to the southern portion of the property to the satisfaction of the Planning
Department and the Planning Commission.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of the Building,
Site and Operation Plan submitted by Stephen Perry Smith Architects for Waukesha
State Bank located in the SW ¼ of Section 2.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That lighting specifics and a photometric plan shall be
submitted and approved by the Planning Department before building permits are
released and the concrete base of any light pole shall be no more than 6” above grade
and that any light pole cannot exceed 15-feet in height.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the refuse enclosure be moved to just south of the 8
parking stalls on the west area of the site within the existing green space area and that
the refuse enclosure be turned so the enclosure doors face the proposed bank and the
architectural walls of the enclosure face the existing residential development to the
south.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all light poles should considerably match the zero-
degree high pressure sodium light poles found in the adjacent commercial sites.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the landscape plan shall be submitted and approved
by the City Forester before building permits are released.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a fence will be needed along any retaining wall
exceeding 4 feet in height as per the Engineering Department and this fence should be a
black aluminum ornamental fence if needed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all roof top mechanicals shall be screened from
view.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any additional signage will require Plan Department
approval.
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, 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: July 19, 2005
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: July 19, 2005
ATTEST: Sandi Asti, Recording Secretary