PCR2013051RESOLUTION #P.C. 051-2013
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A BUILDING, SITE, AND OPERATION PLAN AND AN
AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE GRANT FOR A MINI STORAGE
FACILITY FOR PERSONAL STORAGE LOCATED IN THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 25
(S98 W12712 LOOMIS DRIVE / TAX KEY NOS. 2257.984 & 2257.985)
WHEREAS, Plans were submitted by Michael Alex on behalf of Personal Storage on October 4,
2013 for an amended Building, Site, and Operation Plan (BSO) and Conditional Use Grant (CUG)
amendment for Personal Storage (mini-storage facility) at S98 W12712 Loomis Drive located in
the NE ¼ of Section 25 (Tax Key Nos. 2257.984 & 2257.985), and
WHEREAS, The development includes two properties that are going to be combined into one,
and
WHEREAS, The properties are both currently zoned B-4 Highway Business District and the
proposed expanded uses are allowed with the approval of an amended BSO and CUG, and
WHEREAS, The 2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan identifies this area as Commercial Use,
which allows the proposed uses, and
WHERAS, A Public Hearing for the CUG amendment was held on November 5, 2013, and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission approved Resolution #227-1994 on December 20, 1994 which
approved the original BSO and CUG for the two existing storage buildings on this property, and
WHEREAS, There is also an existing retail/office building on the front of this property that will be
used as a full-time office for the management of the rental units, and
WHEREAS, The petitioner is now proposing to construct up to a total of 78 additional units within
three new phased buildings totaling approximately 15,787 square feet, and
WHEREAS, Phase 1 (eastern) includes a 17-unit building measuring 3,440 square feet along with
associated paving in front of the building, all site fencing/gate, all site landscaping, all site
grading/stormwater management, and gravel outdoor storage area, and
WHEREAS, Phase 2 (central) will includes a 34-unit to 43-unit building (depending on the interior
layout) measuring 8,707 square feet along with all remaining paving, and
WHEREAS, Phase 3 (western) includes a 18-unit building measuring 3,640 square feet, and
WHEREAS, The newly developed portion of this site (the western lot) is proposed to be enclosed
along the front and the corners with a 2’-3’ berm with landscaping and wrought iron style fencing,
and
WHEREAS, A landscape plan has been submitted that focuses on the area along the front of the
new development area (western site) and is proposed to include numerous transplanted plants,
and
WHEREAS, There are concerns from the City Forester relating to the health/success rate of large
transplanted trees, and
WHEREAS, There are some areas of the existing landscaping on site that need to be cleaned -up
and re-mulched, and
WHEREAS, There is a newly proposed gate as part of the new fencing and said gate will be
controlled via an access keypad and all existing gates will be locked to ensure access can only be
gained through the one new gate, and
WHEREAS, A stormwater management plan has been submitted and is being reviewed by the
Engineering Department, and
WHEREAS, Said parcels are serviced by municipal sanitary sewer and private water wells, and
WHEREAS, The new buildings are proposed to be designed to match the existing building on site
and are proposed to be clad with a split faced block, fiber cement siding, aluminum roll up garage
doors, and a gabled roof with asphalt shingles, and
WHEREAS, The colors of the new buildings must match the colors of the existing storage
buildings, and
WHEREAS, There have been no lighting details included at this time and all lighting needs staff
approvals before installation, and
WHEREAS, The hours of the storage site are 6AM to 9PM daily with the office hours being
Monday – Friday from 8AM to 4PM, Saturdays 8AM to 2PM, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM, and
WHEREAS, The previous approvals for this site did not allow any outdoor storage of vehicles,
equipment, goods, or materials and now the petitioner is requesting the allowance of a screened
outdoor storage area within the undeveloped (gravel) portions of Phase 2 and 3 and the outdoor
storage of U-Hauls within this storage area, and
WHEREAS, There are also two specifically proposed parking stalls for the active pick-up and
drop-off of the U-Hauls along the west side (towards the south end of the building) of the existing
office/retail building and all other parking and storage of the U-Hauls will be located within the
screened storage area, and
WHEREAS, There are a few areas on the existing site that contain unapproved outdoor storage
and/or piles of debris.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of an amended Building,
Site, and Operation Plan (BSO) and Conditional Use Grant (CUG) amendment for Personal
Storage (mini-storage facility) at S98 W12712 Loomis Drive located in the NE ¼ of Section 25
(Tax Key Nos. 2257.984 & 2257.985).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That since Plan Commission approvals are typically only valid for
two years, if each phase is started within two years of the previous phase’s start and if no changes
to the site/buildings are proposed, then no additional approvals should be needed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That if there is more than a two year duration in between any two
phases, then full re-approvals of all un-built phases would be required through the Plan
Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any dumpsters/refuse containers (existing or proposed) and
any mechanical devices (i.e. gas meters, transformers, etc.) must be screened with proper
screening devices that must be approved by the Planning Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a final landscape plan must be approved before the issuance
of any building permits and said plan cannot show any landscaping within the right-of-way.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no transplanting of the landscaping is allowed and all new
plantings must be planted at sizes and spacing that adequately screen the outdoor storage area,
per the discretion of Planning staff and the City Forester.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the final lighting details and a photometric plan will need to be
submitted before a building permit can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all lighting must be 0 degree tilt and full cutoff and any pole
lights cannot have a base extending more than 6 inches above grade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the lighting levels at the lot lines cannot exceed 0.5 foot-
candles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all signage will need separate formal sign permits and more
specific location or size details will be needed to determine compliance with the Zoning Code
requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any bollards must be painted to match the colors of the new
structures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all drive aisles/areas must be at least 24 feet in width, unless
a wider width is required by the Fire Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all building setbacks and offsets will need to be included at
the time of building permitting to ensure that the required setbacks and offsets are met.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That both lots must be combined into one before any building
permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That final stormwater management and stormwater maintenance
plan/agreement must be approved before any permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That approvals from the Fire Department must be granted prior to
the issuance of any building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a highway style guardrail will be required along the driveways
(new and existing) along the south and east sides of the new stormwater pond.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all existing areas of landscaping on site must be cleaned up
and re-mulched before occupancy can be granted for the use of the first new building or the
outdoor storage area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That only the two southern most spots on the west side of the
existing office/retail building can be used for the active pick -up and drop-off of U-Haul and no
parking of U-Hauls can occur on site, other than within the approved outdoor storage area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That these two U-Haul pick-up/drop-off spots must be marked with
signs clearly stating that these stalls are only for active pick-up and drop-off of U-Hauls.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Once permits are issued for Phase 3, no parking or storage of U -
Hauls and no other outdoor storage will be allowed on site without further Plan Commission
approvals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no outdoor storage is allowed on any paved areas of the site
and the only allowed outdoor storage is within the screened unfinished areas (gravel) of the future
Phase 2 and Phase 3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any existing unapproved outdoor storage and any debris
(especially around the backs of the existing buildings) must be removed from the site before and
permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the following are conditions relating to this approval, which
are similar to previous conditions that were placed on this property:
1. An annual review will be required each year to ensure compliance on the site.
2. No vehicle repair or restoration activities are allowed.
3. No businesses can run from the storage units.
4. The buildings and grounds shall be maintained in perpetuity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any changes to the operations of the business or any
changes to the exterior of the building/site will require Planning Division and/or Plan Commission
approvals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file in the Community
Development Department 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: November 5, 2013
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: November 5, 2013
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary