PCR2014063RESOLUTION #P.C. 063-2014
APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE ASTER HILL ESTATES SUBDIVISION
(FORMERLY WILDFLOWER FARMS) LOCATED IN THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 24
(TAX KEY NUMBERS 2253.998.003 & 2253.998) / NORTH CAPE ROAD)
WHEREAS, On October 31, 2014 a preliminary plat was submitted by Towne Realty for the Aster Hill
Estates Subdivision located in the NE ¼ of Section 24, and
WHEREAS, Previous preliminary plat approvals took place for this property under the name
Wildflower Farms Subdivision but a new preliminary plat is required as many lot configurations have
changed, and
WHEREAS, A rezoning amendment occurred as per PC Resolution #054-2014 for this subdivision to
review moving lots due to new wetland evidence and to add lots to balance a city desired dedic ation
for a future park outlot, and
WHEREAS, Said plat proposes 53 lots for single-family use and a number of outlots for
park/conservation dedication, wetland preservation, and stormwater management, and
WHEREAS, The area of the proposed development was approved for a PD Planned Development
zoning to allow the subdivision as presented as long as the northwestern outlot was dedicated to the
City for park purposes and the southwestern outlot was dedicated to the city due to the area being
within the Big Muskego Wildlife Area, and
WHEREAS, The PD Planned Development Overlay District allows flexibility in the underlying zoning in
relation to reduced densities, lot sizes, open spaces, height of structures, and/or setbacks and offsets,
and
WHEREAS, The PD Planned Development District utilizes the RS-2 District as a base (consistent with
20,000 square foot lots or greater) for the purpose of a future subdivision allowing the following: Using
the gross acreage for density calculations and reduced setbacks and offsets for the future lots, and
WHEREAS, The RS-2 District permits sewered residential development allowing single-family
residential lots of a minimum of 20,000 square feet and 110 feet in width and the preliminary plat
shows no parcels less than 23,000 square feet and 110 feet in width, and
WHEREAS, The Planned Development was approved with setbacks mimicking those granted in the
Boxhorn Reserve Subdivision, to the south, with front setbacks of 30 feet and offsets of 15 feet on the
sides and 25 feet on the rear, and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Comprehensive Plan has the area for Low Density Residential and the proposal
meets this requirement under the Planned Development zoning previously approved, and
WHEREAS, Parcels are shown to be serviced by City sewer and water, and
WHEREAS, Stormwater management would be accommodated within the outlots depicted.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission recommends approval to the Common
Council of a Preliminary Plat for the Aster Hill Estates Subdivision, located in the NE ¼ of Section 24
and will be receptive to the submittal of a final plat, subject to resolution of technical discrepancies as
identified by the City Planning Department and City Engineers, and payment of all applicable fees in
Section 18.14 of the Land Division Ordinance and outstanding assessments if applicable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the outlot dedicated to the city for park and conservation
purposes should have room for a future trail along the western border of the plat.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the outlot dedicated to the city for park purposes should be
appropriately planned at this time so the city can adequately offset park dedication costs if required to
take place of some improvements desired.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all wetlands on private lots or close to borders of private lots
should be lined with split rail fences as part of the subdivision construction plans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, A Subdivider’s Agreement and Letter of Credit must be approved by
the Council and all subdivision improvements made and accepted before any Final Plat approvals can
be allowed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a digital file of this Plat shall be submitted to the City in
accordance with Common Council Ordinance No. 1118 and Resolution 196-2002.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: December 2, 2014
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: December 2, 2014
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary