PCR2016066RESOLUTION #P.C. 066-2016
APPROVAL OF AN ADDITONAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AND WAIVER OF MATERIALS
FOR THE COZZA PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 26
(TAX KEY NO. 2261.993 / W145 S9658 GROVEWAY LANE)
WHEREAS, A site plan and building drawings were submitted by Joseph Cozza to construct a
1,080 square foot (27’ x 40’) metal accessory structure on his property located at W145 S9658
Groveway Lane (Tax Key No. 2261.993), and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned RSE – Suburban Estate 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 two accessory structures totaling 288
square feet, and
WHEREAS, The total allowed square footage for accessory structures on this property is limited
to approximately 1,375 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 b e 1,368
square feet, and
WHEREAS, The owner stated that the accessory structure will be used for personal storage of
items such as cars, boats, yard equipment, 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 use d on
the primary residence, and
WHEREAS, The walls will be dark bronze (brownish), the roof will be brown, the trim/shutters
ivory, and the doors ivory, and
WHEREAS, The existing home has approximately 32” roof overhangs and the applicant is asking
for 16” roof overhangs on the accessory structure, and
WHEREAS, The building is shown having decorative elements such as windows and shutters,
and
WHEREAS, The structure is located about 300 feet from the nearest public street.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves a 1,080 square foot metal
accessory structure submitted by Joseph Cozza located at W145 S9658 Groveway Lane (Tax
Key No. 2261.993).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That 16” roof overhangs are allowed on the accessory structure.
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 about 300’ 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: October 4, 2016
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: October 4, 2016
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary