PCR2016035RESOLUTION #P.C. 035-2016
APPROVAL OF AN ADDITONAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND WAIVER OF MATERIALS
FOR THE GUHR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 32
(TAX KEY NO. 2286.961 / W196 S10545 RACNE AVE)
WHEREAS, A site plan and building drawings were submitted by Randy Guhr to construct a
2,240 square foot metal accessory structure on his property located at W196 S10545 Racine Ave
(Tax Key No. 2286.961), and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District and said structure is a permitted
accessory use and subject to Plan Commission review due to the proposed architectural
materials shown and since there is another accessory structure on the property, and
WHEREAS, There is an existing house on the property with a 352 square foot accessory
structure, and
WHEREAS, The total allowed square footage for accessory structures on this property is limited
to approximately 13,122 square feet, and said proposal meets the bulk requirements of the
Zoning Code, and
WHEREAS, The total square footage proposed with both accessory structures will be 2,592
square feet, and
WHEREAS, The owner stated that the accessory structure will be used for personal storage of
items such as atvs, snowmobiles, log splitters, small farm machinery, etc., and
WHEREAS, The structure is proposed to be constructed with steel walls and a steel roof and said
proposal does not meet the Plan Commission’s standards for administrative approval of
residential accessory structures as the siding and roofing does not match the materials used on
the primary residence, and
WHEREAS, The walls will be tan, the roof will be dark brown, and the wainscoting will be dark
brown, and
WHEREAS, The accessory structure will have about 1 ½-foot overhangs, and
WHEREAS, The building is shown having decorative elements such as a cupola, a pedestrian
door, wainscoting, shutters, and overhangs similar to the house, and
WHEREAS, The structure is located over 700’ from the nearest public street farming uses occur
on this lot and in the general area, and
WHEREAS, There are wetlands on the lot that appear to be located far enough from the
proposed building site, and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves a 2,240 square foot metal
accessory structure submitted by Randy Guhr located at W196 S10545 Racine Ave (Tax Key No.
2286.961).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the floor of the accessory structure must be asphalt, sealed
concrete block, or concrete slab per the Zoning Code and it must meet all applicable building
codes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the colors of the new accessory structure must be similar to
the colors of the house.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the accessory structure cannot be used for any business
storage or business operations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of the accessory structure
due to no undue harm to the surrounding properties and the building is located over 700’ from the
nearest public street.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That failure to comply with the terms of this resolution and the
approved site plans shall result in the issuance of fines of $100 per day per violation, the initiation
of legal action, or both.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: June 7, 2016
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: June 7, 2016
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary