PCR2017002 mill valleyRESOLUTION #P.C. 002-2017
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR MILL VALLEY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 13
(TAX KEY 2177.931 / W191 S6445 HILLENDALE DRIVE)
WHEREAS, A submittal was received from Bray Architects and the Muskego Norway School
District (MNSD) for a Building, Site, and Operation Plan amendment approval for additions to the
existing Mill Valley Elementary School located at W191 S6445 Hillendale Drive (Tax Key No.
2177.931), and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned I-1 Institutional District and allows the uses as presented, and
WHEREAS, The current structure is deemed legal non-conforming due to the current location of
the structure in relation to property lines, and
WHEREAS, The survey shows that the building is as close as 3.1 feet from the north property line
and 30.1 feet from the front property line along Hillendale Drive and the I-1 Institutional Zoning
District has regulations that a structure should be 40 feet from a front (roadside) property line and
at least 20 feet from a side property line, and
WHEREAS, The 2020 Comprehensive Plan shows this property as institutional uses and the
proposal is consistent with the plan, and
WHEREAS, Additions to the existing Mill Valley Elementary School would m ake the school
71,800 square feet in size to be built at the parcel located off of Hillendale Drive, and
WHEREAS, The school is scheduled to be built over the next year and a half with an opening for
the fall 2018 school year, and
WHEREAS, The proposal looks to include a modern style of architecture that uses the existing
types and colors of masonry product already found on the current structure , and
WHEREAS, The building has many changes of materials and multiple depth variations along with
good use of windows and the building has multiple internal courtyards creating many
opportunities for daylight throughout the classrooms, and
WHEREAS, This area of the City is governed by the General Design Guide which primarily calls
for 50% masonry product unless the Planning Commission finds reasons not to apply the full
extent of the guide and currently the proposal shows 100% masonry products and meets the
intent of the guide, and
WHEREAS, The architecture and materials found throughout the structure consist of a matching
red brick to the current structure, a contrasting grey brick to break up horizontal massing, metal
panels on various canopies, and the gymnasium constructed with precast concrete panels , and
WHEREAS, All earth tone colors are used as shown in the colored renderings provided, and
WHEREAS, The site plan shows a total of 146 parking stalls in the main parking lot located with
the primary accesses off of Hillendale Drive along with 14 stalls for buses and all the front parking
stalls here meet code requirements of 10 feet by 20 feet, and
WHEREAS, There is another overflow lot in the western portion of the property that is usually
hard surface outdoor play space during normal school times and this can be used as overflow
event parking at times and has a total of 58 parking stalls meeting code, and
WHEREAS, The proposal shows some new curb and gutter around a few landscape islands but
the new parking lots are largely shown as without curb/gutter due to the need to sheet flow much
of the stormwater, and
WHEREAS, The zoning code calls for 2 parking stalls for every classroom and approximately
thirty (30) classroom areas are shown on the site plan allowing the proposed amount of main
parking stalls to meet city requirements, and
WHEREAS, The site plan shows a few access points off of Hillendale Drive to the east and said
access points are setup to allow pickup and drop-off on the most eastern parking lot and the daily
user parking stalls, along with bus parking, on the more western lot, and
WHEREAS, Hillendale Drive is under the jurisdiction of the City of Muskego and is a rural cross
section roadway with mainly ditch lined edges., and
WHEREAS, Outdoor play areas are found to the south of the main structure extending off the
gym facilities. Hard and turf surfaces are found for these recreational activities, and
WHEREAS, A current refuse area is found on the northeast corner of the site adjacent to the
building and is screened by fencing and no change is proposed to this area, and
WHEREAS, Many areas on the building elevations note where mechanicals are to be located
along the roof and adequate screening is found that matches the materials and colors of the main
structure, and
WHEREAS, A landscape plan for how the site will be after the completion of the project is
included in the submittal and the landscape plan shows a large degree of new landscape material
around the entire perimeter of the active site as well as the foundations of the building proposed,
and
WHEREAS, No signage details have been provided at this time, and
WHEREAS, A photometric plan and lighting details have been included in the submittal. The
photometric plan indicates that the lighting will have pole lights throughout the new parking lot
areas and access drive, and
WHEREAS, The photometric plan shows consistency with Muskego codes of no more than 0.5
foot-candles at the adjoining property lines, and
WHEREAS, A photometric plan and lighting details of all proposed light fixtures have been
included in the submittal and the photometric plan indicates that the lighting will have pole lights
throughout the new parking lot areas and access drive, and
WHEREAS, The photometric plan shows consistency with Muskego codes of no more than 0.5
foot-candles at the adjoining property lines, and
WHEREAS, Pole lights will be fifteen (15) feet in height (along with the 6” bollard height will bring
them to ~15’6) and the proposal is consistent with code, and
WHEREAS, Lighting is to be LED and the pole lights will meet Muskego codes for zero degree
cutoff and only having cement bollards not exceeding 6 inches in height per the resolution , and
WHEREAS, The development will be served by municipal sanitary sewer that exists along
Hillendale Drive, and
WHEREAS, Water service is currently from a private well system, and
WHEREAS, Stormwater management is to occur in a few areas surrounding the structure and
site with ponds found to the west of the structure as well as to the south of the new parking lots
road.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of a Building, Site, and
Operation Plan amendment for additions to the existing Mill Valley Elementary School located at
W191 S6445 Hillendale Drive (Tax Key No. 2177.931).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The resolution is subject to the petitioners meeting the 50%
valuation ordinance for a legal non-conforming structure. The alternative would be a Zoning
Board of Appeals variance before a building permit could be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All stormwater will meet city and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer
District requirements and will be contained on site before being released per city standards. A
formal Stormwater Management Plan review and approval is required by the City’s Engineering
Department before any release of permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a separate sign permit will be required before any signage
(temporary or permanent) is installed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All lighting must be zero degree tilt and full cut-off and the
concrete bases for any pole lights cannot exceed 6 inches in height above grade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the petitioner shall work with the landowner to the east of the
second proposed new school entrance from the south and shall install 8 -foot high coniferous
trees for the landowner so as to provide more screening from the entrance. Said requirement can
be waived if private landowner declines and/or modified subject to the school and landowner
agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The resolution is subject to Engineering Department review for
possible upgrades (accel/decel lanes, etc.) to Hillendale Drive along the entrances to the new
school site and a traffic study may be required by the Engineering Department for such
determinations.
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, A final landscape plan will need to be submitted and approved by
the City prior to the issuance of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any bollards must be painted to match the colors of the
principal structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any new handicap signs be incorporated into bored bollards.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all roof top and ground mechanicals (including HVAC
devices, electrical transformers, etc.) must be adequately screened from usual public view and/or
incorporated into the design of the site/structure (screening, etc.) and should be approved b y the
Planning Division before the issuance of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file in the Building
Department 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 initiation of legal action, or
both.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted: January 3, 2017
Denied:
Deferred:
Introduced: January 3, 2017
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary