PCR2016028RESOLUTION #P.C. 028-2016
APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE EDGEWATER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
LOCATED IN THE NW & NE ¼ OF SECTION 21
(TAX KEY NUMBER 2241.999 / WOODS ROAD & RACINE AVENUE)
WHEREAS, On March 21, 2016 a preliminary plat was submitted by Neumann Companies for the
Edgewater Heights Subdivision located in the NW & NE ¼ of Section 21, and
WHEREAS, Previous preliminary plat approvals took place in 2008 under a different developer for this
property using conventional subdivision principals, but since that time the previous developer decided
not to proceed with the project and Neumann Companies is now proposing a conservation subdivision
in this same location, and
WHEREAS, A rezoning was granted by the Common Council under Ordinance #1404 on April 12,
2016 to be able to proceed with the proposed development using the conservation principals, and
WHEREAS, Said plat proposes 37 single-family lots and 4 outlots, and
WHEREAS, Outlots 2 & 3 are proposed for permanent open space preservation, wetland protection,
and stormwater management, and
WHEREAS, Outlots 1 & 4 are stated as being retained by the developer for potential future sale or
division, and
WHEREAS, This CPD - Planned Development District allows lot sizes as low as 18,000 SF in area
and minimum average widths of at least 100 feet, and
WHEREAS, The 2020 Comprehensive Plan has the area as Low Density Residential and the proposal
meets this requirement under the Conservation Planned Development zoning previously approved,
and
WHEREAS, The development will be serviced by City sewer and City water, and
WHEREAS, Enhancements and restoration of the open space areas will occur including the following
items:
Trails and recreational areas will be provided within the outlots,
The upland area on Outlot 2 will be restored to native prairie plantings with a management
plans for perpetual maintenance,
Conservation easement will be established to further ensure protections on Outlot 2 and on
the wetland area.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission recommends approval to the Common
Council of a Preliminary Plat for the Edgewater Heights Subdivision, located in the NW & NE ¼ of
Section 21 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 Outlot 1 will need to be altered to provide permanent open
space areas adjacent to lots 21-28 and it also needs to encompass more of the wetlands in this
area to ensure their preservation.
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: May 3, 2016
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: May 3, 2016
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary