PCR2012036RESOLUTION #P.C. 036-2012
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR FREY AUTO
LOCATED IN THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 34
(TAX KEY 2293.996.002 / LOOMIS ROAD)
WHEREAS, On June 1, 2012 a re-submittal was received from Keller, Inc. for Frey Auto located
along Loomis Road (Tax Key No. 2293.996.002), and
WHEREAS, This property previously received approvals to construct a new auto sales and
service facility per Resolution #PC 036-2011 on September 6, 2011, and
WHEREAS, The property owner made some changes to the building and site and as such is now
seeking said amendment, and
WHEREAS, The changes include the following items:
1. The square footage of the building was increased to 7,689 SF with a 1,098 SF
mezzanine level,
2. The rear portion of the building (containing the service bays) is being changed from full
masonry to the lower 12 feet being masonry with the upper 6 feet being steel panel and
the roof in this area is now going to be standing seam metal and is going to be lower than
the front portion of the building,
3. The parking lot layout and circulation have been changed and expanded (see details
below),
4. The enclosed outdoor storage area has been enlarged and will be screened with an 8
foot tall board-on-board fence,
5. The masonry dumpster enclosure has been relocated next to the enclosed outdoor
storage area,
6. The interior building layout has been slightly reconfigured,
7. The previous 2 phases have now been combined into 1 phase, and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned B-4 Highway Business and allows an auto sales and service
facility by conditional use grant (CUG), and
WHEREAS, Since there is not a substantial change to the use of the site, a public hearing for the
CUG amendment should not be required, and
WHEREAS, The 2020 Comprehensive Plan shows this proper ty as commercial uses and the
proposal is consistent with the plan, and
WHEREAS, There are separate parking areas on the site for designated purposes with the
following breakdown:
Sales Stalls – 172 (9’x18’)
Customer Stalls – 21 (10’x20’)
Employee Stalls – 7 (10’x20’)
Repair Stalls – 9 (10’x20’)
Loaner Car Stalls – 12 (9’x20’)
Tow Truck & Delivery Stalls – 3 (10’x30’), and
WHEREAS, Hours of the business are going to remain the same as previously approved, which
are 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM M-F, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays and if
business grows they would like to extend their hours to 9:00 PM M-S, and
WHEREAS, The building is shown to be constructed mainly with a single score split face CMU,
with areas of accent stripes with a triple score smooth face CMU, and
WHEREAS, The majority of the block will be a standard natural gray color with the accent stri pes
being black ash and crimson and the front portion of the building will have a flat rubber roof with a
parapet wall, and
WHEREAS, The front of the building (north side) is mostly all glass with an aluminum store front
with clear anodized aluminum framing, and
WHEREAS, The overhead doors will contain two rows of full-light window panels, and
WHEREAS, The sale vehicle areas may not have fully marked stalls, but instead they may have
either a rear line or a front and back marks, and
WHEREAS, There is an elevated car display pad shown on the northeast corner of the site but
this is not allowed if it falls within a vision corner, and
WHEREAS, Curbing will be installed in the interior of the site, and
WHEREAS, The site and building plans are subject to Fire Department approvals, and
WHEREAS, A revised landscape plan has not yet been submitted, and
WHEREAS, The City Forester will work with the petitioner based upon any changes/additions that
are needed and there is the possibility that street trees will be required along each of the lot lines
adjacent to the roads, and
WHEREAS, The development will be served by two private onsite holding tanks and a new
private water well, and
WHEREAS, A stormwater pond is proposed on the western portion of the site, and
WHEREAS, The following items are only allowed on the inside of the vehicle/windows: price,
year, and any vehicle disclosure information that is required by State Law, and
WHEREAS, An annual review will still be required, as was previously required fo r Frey Auto’s
previous location, and
WHEREAS, All conditions of the previous BSO approval (per #PC 036-2011), other than those
modified be this resolution, are still applicable.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of an amended Building,
Site and Operation Plan for Frey Auto located along Loomis Road (Tax Key No. 2293.996.002).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The overhead doors and maintenance doors must be colored to
match the building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the number of vehicles for sale cannot exceed the numbers
for each location as shown on the approved site plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the elevated vehicle display area can only contain one
vehicle and it must be located outside of the vision corner, if it is going to be on site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all one-way traffic areas must be properly marked with
signage and pavement markings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That if there are more vehicles awaiting repair, customer cars, or
employee vehicles than there are spots for, then sale stalls must be used for these purposes, as
all vehicles must be only parked in marked stalls.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That details of the dumpster enclosure and fenced enclosure will
need to be provided before building permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a separate sign permit will be required before any signage
(temporary or permanent) can be installed and this includes any signage on the building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The site plan is still subject to Fire Department approvals at the
time of building permits and possible changes to the site plan for the Fire Department may
include adding larger drive aisles for Fire Street requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a lighting fixture and pole details must be submitted before
building permits can be issued and all lighting fixtures must be full cut-off with a zero degree tilt
and the concrete bases for the pole lights cannot exceed 6 inches in height above grade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a revised photometric plan needs to be submitted before the
issuance of building permits for the new site layout.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a revised landscape plan must be submitted for the entire
site, with landscaping being installed around the outdoor storage area along Muskego Dam Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The fence around the outdoor storage area will be painted to
match the color of the structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Formal approvals from the Engineering Division of grading and
stormwater plans will be required before the issuance of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any bollards must be painted to match the colors of the
principal structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any new handicap signs be incorporated into bored bollards.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no outdoor storage of junked vehicles of any type is allowed
on the site, other than in the enclosed storage area and all other storage, parts, equipment, etc.
must be kept within the building or within the screened storage enclosure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no vehicles can be used as signage (i.e. box van, etc.),
signage and banners cannot be displayed on the outside of the vehicle/windshield, and no
advertisements, signage, banners, etc. are allowed, except for proper temporary or permanent
signage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all roof top and ground mechanicals (including HVAC
devices, electrical transformers, etc.) must be screened from view and/or incorporated into the
design of the site/structure (screening, etc.) and should be approved by the Planning Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file and that all aspects of
this plan shall be maintained in perpetuity unless otherwise authorized by the Plan Commission.
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 9, 2012
Denied:
Deferred:
Introduced: July 9, 2012
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary