PCR2005142RESOLUTION #P.C. 142-2005
APPROVAL OF A CONCEPTUAL PLAT AND CONCEPTUAL REZONING FROM RS-2
SUBURBAN RESIDENCE TO RS-3/OPD SUBURBAN RESIDENCE DISTRICT WITH A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR THE FUTURE BELLE CHASSE
SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE SE ¼ AND SW ¼ OF SECTION 11
(TAX KEY NOS. 2203.990, 2203.990.001 AND 2204.996 / DURHAM DRIVE)
WHEREAS, On November 21, 2005 plans were submitted by Bill Carity for a Conceptual Plat
and Conceptual Rezoning for what will be known as the future Belle Chasse Subdivision, located
in the SE ¼ and SW ¼ of Section 11, and
WHEREAS, The proposed plat is situated on 110 acres bisected by Durham Drive located just
south of McShane Drive and is comprised of open lands, wetlands, and forested areas, and
WHEREAS, The proposed plat consists of 147 parcels of at least 14,000 square feet and 90 feet
in width each, and
WHEREAS, Said property is currently zoned RS-2 Suburban Residence District, and the
proposed plat configuration requires a rezoning to RS-3 / OPD Suburban Residence District with
Planned Development Overlay District and the plat appears to meet these requirements, and
WHEREAS, The OPD is in place to allow reduced lot sizes, width, and setbacks of parcels and
final OPD allowances will be made at the time of preliminary and final plat times, and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Comprehensive Plan depicts the area for medium density residential
development consistent with the RS-2 or RS-3 zoning districts and a density not to exceed 1.6 to
2.99 units an acre, and
WHEREAS, The proposed development is within the guidelines of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan
and the proposed density meets the City’s requirement for low-density residential as the proposal
shows 1.37 dwelling units an acre, which is less than what is required, and
WHEREAS, The adopted Conservation Plan depicts high acquisition priority areas and the
Conservation Commission will review the plat and recommend changes before the preliminary
plat at an upcoming meeting, and
WHEREAS, The adopted Park and Open Space Plan depicts a future recreation trail along
Durham Drive and the Park Board will review the plat and recommend any changes before the
preliminary plat at an upcoming meeting, and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Street System Plan depicts Durham Drive to be realigned with a 100 foot
right-of-way and the proposal depicts this dedication, and
WHEREAS, The Public Works and Utilities Committees will review the plat and recommend any
changes before the preliminary plat at an upcoming meeting and specific determinations will be
made regarding the future realignment of Durham Drive and the future infrastructure needs of
both the development and the surrounding area of the City, and
WHEREAS, All other roadways in the development are proposed to be public streets constructed
to City standards, and
WHEREAS, The dwelling units will be serviced by municipal sanitary sewer and public water.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of the Conceptual Plat
and Conceptual Rezoning for what will be known as the future Belle Chasse Subdivision, located
in the SE ¼ and SW ¼ of Section 11.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Plan Commission will be receptive to a rezoning to include
RS-3 / OPD zoning on the subject property as it meets and exceeds the requirements of the 2010
Comprehensive Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all boards and committees mentioned above must review
the conceptual plat before a preliminary plat comes forward in order to assure future compliance
of all infrastructure, recreation, and environmental areas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Planning Commission recommends that the future
realignment of Durham Drive timing be solidified and that the designing begin as a substantial
cost savings could result as part of this development in regards to land acquisition and stormwater
retention sharing.
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: December 6, 2005
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: December 6, 2005
ATTEST: Sandi Asti, Recording Secretary