PCR2014026RESOLUTION #P.C. 026-2014
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RS-2 SUBURBAN
RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO PD-45 INPRO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN FOR INPRO CORPORATION
LOCATED IN THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 17 (TAX KEY NO. 2225.980, 2225.981, 2225.982,
2221.021)
WHEREAS, On February 19, 2014 a petition to rezone a property from the RS-2 Suburban
Residence District to PD-45 (InPro Planned Development District) was submitted. Building, Site
and Operation Plans for InPro Corporation were also submitted on March 13, 2014 (Tax Key No.
2225.980, 2225.981, 2225.982, and 2221.021), and
WHEREAS, The 2020 Comprehensive Plan already identifies this area for commercial land use,
and
WHEREAS, A Public Hearing for the rezoning was heard before the Common Council on March
25, 2014, and
WHEREAS, PD Planned Development zoning allows a petitioner to utilize a normal Muskego
zoning district as their basis while also allowing a petitioner to request zoning requirements above
or below usual given thresholds, and
WHEREAS, The original PD-45 InPro Planned Development District, approved back in 2004,
allowed the InPro Corporation to expand their operations per the M-2 General Industrial District
but also allowed them to get a twenty-five (25) foot setback for their newly proposed addition at
that time (the usual setback for the M-2 district is a 50-foot setback), and
WHEREAS, The petitioners today are requesting the extension of the PD-45 district for the new
office using the City’s B-2 Local Service Center Zoning District as the base zoning district, and
WHEREAS, The B-2 zoning district is already found in this area along Janesville Road, and
WHEREAS, The petitioners are requesting one variation as part of the planned development
zoning under the B-2 basis to allow a maximum height of a structure be thirty-four (34) feet in
height whereas the basis B-2 zoning district usually allows a maximum of thirty (30) feet in height,
and
WHEREAS, The proposal is to build a new two story office structure totaling 29,810 square feet,
and
WHEREAS, This site is governed by the General Design Guide which calls for 50% masonry
product and the proposed structure is comprised of 100% brick masonry, and
WHEREAS, The building materials used consist of a standing seam metal roof, architectural
metal panels, brick masonry, windows of a storefront glazing system with insulated glass and the
colors will be earth tones, and
WHEREAS, The proposed building would be accessed by one access point off of Mercury Drive,
and
WHEREAS, Further modifications to Mercury Drive may be required for safety around this access
point, and
WHEREAS, Vehicular access meets code throughout the site as two-way drive aisles are at least
24 feet in width, and
WHEREAS, Parking is shown as 94 stalls all meeting the city code dimensions of 10’x20’, and
WHEREAS, The amount of parking stalls provided meets typical code requirements for
commercial office of this type as Muskego typically ensures that 1 stall is required per 300 SF of
Patron Floor Area, and
WHEREAS, The site consists of three existing residential parcels and a small .1 acre strip parcel
exists along Mercury Drive that is owned by the City of Muskego, and
WHEREAS, InPro is requesting that the strip parcel is conveyed from the City of Muskego to
InPro for utilization for the InPro site plan, and
WHEREAS, The site and building plans are subject to Fire Department approvals, and
WHEREAS, No dumpster enclosure is proposed at this time, and
WHEREAS, A landscape plan has been submitted as part of the proposal and review is pending,
and
WHEREAS, A wealth of landscaping is proposed around the site, in landscape islands in the
parking lot, and around the foundations of the structure, and
WHEREAS, The redevelopment of this site will open up this area considerably as all older growth
trees will be removed and replaced with the newly proposed landscaping, and
WHEREAS, The Parks and Conservation Plan show a future rec trail along Janesville and
Mercury and proposal is consistent with the Plan in showing the new path installed as part of the
development, and
WHEREAS, Signage isn’t part of the submittal at this time, and
WHEREAS, Specific light fixture details and a photometric plan are part of the submittal and the
plans show consistency with Muskego requirements and codes, and
WHEREAS, The lighting plans show the need for four (4) polelights in the parking lot to light the
entire site and the four polelights will be 25 feet high and be zero degree cutoff LED light fixtures,
and
WHEREAS, The development will be served by existing public sanitary sewer and water, and
WHEREAS, Stormwater management is being taken care of via underground management tanks
under the parking lot.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission does hereby recommend approval
to the Common Council for the rezoning to PD-45 and approves of the Building, Site and
Operation Plan for InPro (Tax Key No. 2225.980, 2225.981, 2225.982, and 2221.021).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Planning Commission approves of the 4-foot height increase
as part of the PD zoning approval as the proposed building should not affect any neighboring
properties negatively.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Planning Commission recommends approval of the .1 acre
City of Muskego parcel conveyance to InPro for the following reasons:
This outlot was originally platted as part of the original Industrial park plat back in the early
1980s and the strip parcel was created at the time so as not to create a large roadside
setback on the residential parcel that existed there to the east when the entrance to the
industrial park was constructed.
This strip parcel is not required any longer as the parcels in this area are now being fully
combined for the InPro layout.
This will establish better access for the site and relieve any access points on Janesville
Road as well as putting this parcel on the tax roll.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all the parcels have to be combined before occupancy of the
building and any road dedications conveyed appropriately as well.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Mercury Drive construction plans will have to be approved by
the city Engineer at building permit time that will include accel/decal lanes on Mercury Drive
around the entrance to the development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the new InPro building should be no closer to the roadway
than the Animal Hospital building to the east along Janesville Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The site plan is still subject to Fire Department approvals at the
time of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any future proposed refuse enclosure will have to be constructed
of similar main building materials on plans given to the city for approvals at the time of building
permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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, A final landscape plan will need to be approved by the City
Forester prior to the issuance of building permits and possible removal of larger street trees may
be required by staff in order to open up the area and make it more recognizable for the Animal
Hospital property to the east.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Staff shall ensure that the rec path connects to the main utility rec
trail found to the south of the site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any bollards must be painted to match the colors of the
principal structure.
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, That any new handicap signs be incorporated into bored bollards.
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 Community
Development Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file in the Building
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:
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: April 1, 2014
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary