PCR2013040RESOLUTION #P.C. 040-2013
APPROVAL OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE FOR THE COTTELEER PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 14
(TAX KEY NO. 2214.997.008 / W152 S8215 MYSTIC DRIVE)
WHEREAS, A site plan and building drawings were submitted by Canfield Buildings for the
Cotteleer property to construct a 1,772 square foot metal accessory structure on their property
located at W152 S8215 Mystic Drive (Tax Key No. 2214.997.008), 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, The building is 30’ x 50’ (1,500 SF) in area and also contains a 272 SF attached
covered porch, and
WHEREAS, There is an existing house on the property, 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 3,978 square feet, and said proposal meets the bulk requirements of the Zoning Code, and
WHEREAS, The structure is proposed to be clad with vertical metal siding and a dimensional
shingled roof and said proposal does not meet the Plan Commission’s standards for
administrative approval of residential accessory structures as the siding does not match the
materials used on the primary residence, and
WHEREAS, The walls will be red in color, the trim will be a tan in color, and the roof will be gray
in color, which are all similar to the colors of the home, and
WHEREAS, The accessory structure will have 18-inch overhangs, and
WHEREAS, The building is shown having decorative elements such as windows with decorative
mullions/lattices (on two sides of the building), pedestrian door, a copula, an attached covered
porch area, and overhangs similar to the house, and
WHEREAS, The structure is located over 600’ from the nearest public street and the location of
the building is being located in a fairly remote area.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves a 1,772 square foot metal
accessory structure submitted by Canfield Buildings for Dave & Amy Cotteleer for their property
located at W152 S8215 Mystic Drive (Tax Key No. 2214.997.008).
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 more exact details relating to the height, the floorplan, and
the location on the lot must be provided at the time permitting.
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 600’ from the
nearest public street, and the location of the building is being located in a fairly remote area.
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: September 3, 2013
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: September 3, 2013
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary