PCR2012040RESOLUTION #P.C. 040-2012
APPROVAL OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE FOR THE HARTSON PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 26
(TAX KEY NO. 2263.999.003 / W152 S9901 THODE DRIVE)
WHEREAS, A site plan and building drawings were submitted by Gary Hartson to construct a
2,500 square foot metal accessory structure on their property located at W152 S9901 Thode
Drive (Tax Key No. 2263.999.003), and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural 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 along with one shed, and
WHEREAS, The owner stated that the accessory structure will be used for personal storage, and
WHEREAS, The total allowed square footage for accessory structures on t his property is limited
to 2,644 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 s teel 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 saddle tan color, the trim will be polar white, and the roof will be
charcoal gray, which are all similar to the colors of the home, and
WHEREAS, The accessory structure will have 1-foot overhangs, and
WHEREAS, The building is shown having decorative elem ents such as windows, cupolas, and
overhangs similar to the house, and
WHEREAS, The structure is located over 1,000’ from the nearest street and the location of the
overall property is secluded from the neighboring properties.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves a 2,500 square foot metal
accessory structure submitted by Gary Hartson for their property located at W152 S9901 Thode
Drive (Tax Key No. 2263.999.003).
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.
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 over 1,000’ from the
nearest street, and the location of the overall property is 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 issuance of fines of $100 per day per violation, the initiation
of legal action, or both.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: July 9, 2012
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: July 9, 2012
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary