PCR2012031RESOLUTION #P.C. 031-2012
APPROVAL OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE FOR THE SINNER PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 5
(TAX KEY NO. 2180.986 / W194 S6961 HILLENDALE DR)
WHEREAS, A site plan and building drawings were submitted by Jeff & Melanie Sinner to
construct a 720 square foot metal accessory structure on their property located at W194 S6961
Hillendale Drive (Tax Key No. 2180.986), and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned RS-2, Suburban Residence District and said structure is a
permitted accessory use and subject to Plan Commission review due to the proposed
architectural materials shown, and
WHEREAS, There is an existing house on the property with five other accessory structures, and
WHEREAS, A few of the existing accessory structures are being removed to m ake way for this
one new larger building. and
WHEREAS, The owner stated that the accessory structure will be used for personal storage and
gardening equipment, and
WHEREAS, The total allowed square footage for accessory structures on t his property is limited
to 2,428 square feet, and said proposal meets the bulk requirements of the Zoning Code, and
WHEREAS, The structure is proposed to be constructed with steel walls and a steel roof and said
proposal does not meet the Plan Commission’s standards for administrative approval of
residential accessory structures as the siding and roofing does not match the materials used on
the primary residence, and
WHEREAS, The walls will be a beige color and the wainscoting, roof, and trim will be a reddish
color, which are all similar to the colors of the home/garage, and
WHEREAS, The accessory structure will have 3-foot overhangs, and
WHEREAS, The building is shown having decorative elements such as wainscoting, windows
with decorative mullions/lattices (on two sides of the building), pedestrian door, and overhangs
similar to the house, and
WHEREAS, The structure is located about 350’ from the nearest street and the location of the
overall property is fairly secluded from the neighboring properties.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves a 720 square foot metal
accessory structure submitted by Jeffrey & Melanie Sinner for their property located at W194
S6961 Hillendale Drive (Tax Key No. 2180.986).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the building cannot be used for the operations of a business.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the floor of the accessory structure must be asphalt, sealed
concrete block, or concrete slab per the Zoning Code and it must meet all applicable building
codes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the colors of the new accessory structure must be similar to
the colors of the house/garage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of the accessory structure
due to no undue harm to the surrounding properties, the building is located about 350’ from the
nearest street, and the location of the overall property is fairly secluded from the neighboring
properties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That failure to comply with the terms of this resolution and the
approved site plans shall result in the is suance of fines of $100 per day per violation, the initiation
of legal action, or both.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: May 1, 2012
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: May 1, 2012
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary