PCR2016026
RESOLUTION #P.C. 026-2016
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
TOLLEFSEN STEEL LOCATED IN THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 16
(TAX KEY 2221.018/ S82 W18664 GEMINI DRIVE)
WHEREAS, A submittal was received from Briohn Design Group for Tollefsen Steel located at
S82 W18664 Gemini Drive Drive (Tax Key No. 2221.018), and
WHEREAS, The site currently contains an industrial building on the front portion of the lot, and
WHEREAS, A new 150’ x 60’ (9,000 SF) accessory structure is proposed on the rear portion of
this property to house equipment and materials of the business, and
WHEREAS, The new building is proposed to be clad with a 7’-4” lower band of CMU wainscoting
and the upper portion of the wall will be metal wall panel with a standing seam met al roof, and
WHEREAS, The contractor has stated that the colors of the new building will be similar to those
of the existing building (tan/brownish) but specific color details will need to be provided before
permits can be issued, and
WHEREAS, The General Design Guide calls for commercial/industrial structures to be 50%
masonry, at Planning Commission discretion, and the new building is proposed with about 24%-
28% masonry on each elevation, and
WHEREAS, The existing building is in need of painting, especially to cover up the areas where
the former business had a sign, and as such the owner stated that they will be repainting the
building later in 2016, and
WHEREAS, No new lighting or signage is proposed at this time, and
WHEREAS, Five new coniferous trees (7’-8’ in height) are proposed along the eastern portion of
the site, and
WHEREAS, The site currently contains mostly gravel and the proposal includes the addition of a
paved parking area upfront alongside the existing building with the extension of gravel into the
rear of the site leading to the new building, and
WHEREAS, The existing gravel parking/drive areas are in rough shape and in need of
repair/upkeep, and
WHEREAS, There are some existing unscreened dumpsters, outdoor storage (products,
materials, and equipment), and trucks/trailers on site, and
WHEREAS, A fence has been proposed around the exterior of the rear gravel area that current ly
contains outdoor storage.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of an amended Building,
Site and Operation Plan for Tollefsen Steel located at S82 W8664 Gemini Drive (Tax Key No.
2221.018).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That specific color details will need to be provided before permits
can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the colors of all doors (overhead and service) must be
colored to match the building/material colors in which they are located.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any bollards must be painted/colored to match the color of
the new building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That since there is a utility easement that runs through the
proposed building area, the easement must be vacated or a release provided from the pro per
utility companies to allow the building within this area, before building permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any new/updated exterior lighting or signage would require
approvals from the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the five proposed coniferous trees on site are not required
since fencing was added to enclose this area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That fencing around the rear portion of the site needs to be a solid
type fencing (wood, pvc, etc.) to ensure that it screens the outdoor storage and vehicles within
this area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the entry to the rear fenced portion of the site needs to be
narrowed to limit view into the back storage area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any outdoor dumpster/bins must be placed within the new
fenced area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no outdoor storage or truck parking is allowed outside of the
new fenced area on site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a detailed parking/marking plan must be submitted before
building permits can be issued to ensure that all of the City’s parking and drive aisle regulations
can be met.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All asphalt and gravel work must be completed per the approved
plan before occupancy can be granted for any use of the new building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That an annual review, to occur in the month of March, be placed
on this property to ensure compliance with the provisions of this approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The site plan is subject to Fire Department approvals before
Building Permits can be issued and possible changes to the site plan may be required based
upon the final Fire Department review.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file 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 initi ation of legal action, or
both.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted:
Denied:
Deferred:
Introduced: April 6, 2016
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary