PCR2017035 4 FrontRESOLUTION #P.C. 035-2017
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN AMENDMENT
AND APPROVAL OF A ONE LOT CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE NW ¼ OF SECTION 16
(TAX KEY NO. 2222.984.006 / W183 S8253 RACINE AVENUE)
WHEREAS, A petition has been submitted for approval of a Building, Site and Operation Plan
amendment and a one-lot Certified Survey Map for 4 Front Engineering Solutions (4FES) located
in the NW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No. 2222.984.006 / W183 S8253 Racine Avenue), and
WHEREAS, The overall purpose of the request is for 4 Front Engineered Solutions to add a
35,000 SF addition onto the west side of their existing building, and
WHEREAS, The addition will serve as support warehouse/storage space for their light industrial
production facility, and
WHEREAS, There was a previous addition of 15,500 square feet approved off the north side of
this building back in 2016 but due to company decisions those plans were not pursued in hopes of
proceeding in other directions, and
WHEREAS, There is an existing accessory structure on site that is being removed as part of this
project, and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned M-2 General Industrial District and the proposed
use/expansion is allowed subject to Plan Commission approval, and
WHEREAS, The 2020 Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as industrial uses and the
proposal is consistent with that plan, and
WHEREAS, The proposed structure appears to meet the various zoning requirements for the M-2
district including setbacks (50’), offsets (15’), height (35’), and building floor area ratio (70%), and
WHEREAS, The north and south elevation will contain precast concrete wall panels in an off
white/cream color and an accent light tan color for the upper clearstory window band , which is an
upgrade from the current steel clad structure with masonry wainscoting, and
WHEREAS, This site is governed by the General Design Guide which calls for 50% masonry
product and the proposed addition contains 100% m asonry on the north and south façades and
metal panels on the upper portion of the east elevation, and
WHEREAS, The west side of the addition is shown containing metal wall panels since this area is
slated for possible future expansion and said wall panel will contain a subtle embossed finish
which mimics the look of the precast concrete wall panels, and
WHEREAS, There are eight (8) sunken truck docks and one surface dock/overhead door
proposed on the north facade, and
WHEREAS, A row of clearstory windows are proposed on the upper portion of all of the new
walls, and
WHEREAS, There is an area to the west of the proposed addition for future expansion of another
35,000 SF addition, and
WHEREAS, The lot currently has two access points, one of which is off Racine Avenue and the
other which is off Gemini Court, and
WHEREAS, A total of 154 parking stalls (existing and proposed) are shown on the new site plan,
and
WHEREAS, The new parking stalls appear to be shown at 9’ x 18’, which appears to match the
existing stalls on site, and
WHEREAS, No refuse/recycling enclosure is noted at this time, and
WHEREAS, There is a fair amount of unapproved outdoor storage on the property currently, and
WHEREAS, A landscape plan has been submitted as part of the proposal and review is pending
approval from the City Forester, and
WHEREAS, There are some existing evergreens trees on site that are dead or in poor health, and
WHEREAS, The new area of parking shows more than ten stalls without a landscape island, and
WHEREAS, Preliminary wetlands have been identified on site and the wetlands need to actually
be delineated by a wetland specialist, and
WHEREAS, Wetland fill permits will be required before building or land disturbance permits can
be issued for any work to the wetland areas, and
WHEREAS, Wetlands in the City of Muskego have a 15-foot setback for hard surfaces and
structures and a few areas may need to be clarified or altered before building permit approvals to
ensure compliance, and
WHEREAS, No new signage is part of the submittal at this time, and
WHEREAS, Specific light fixture details and a photometric plan are found in the submittal, and
WHEREAS, Exterior lighting is currently proposed to consist of wall mounted fixtures on the north
and south walls of the new addition, and
WHEREAS, The wall fixtures will be full cut-off with zero degree tilt and are to be LEDs, and
WHEREAS, No pole lights are proposed at this time but if any are proposed, they cannot have
concrete bases over 6 inches in height, and
WHEREAS, The photometric plan meet Muskego code of 0.5 foot-candles or less at the property
lines, and
WHEREAS, The development is served by public sanitary sewer and public water, and
WHEREAS, Some alteration and/or expansions of the sanitary sewer and water facilities may
occur as part of this project, and
WHEREAS, Stormwater management is shown to occur within two ponds on the lot, and
WHEREAS, There is a CSM proposed as part of this project and the s ole purpose of the CSM is
to dedicate a new portion of right-of-way, as the applicant is proposing to separately vacate a
portion of the existing right-of-way to better work with their proposed site layout, and
WHEREAS, A separate road right-of-way vacation application will need to be submitted by the
applicant to start the separate formal right-of-way vacation process, and
WHEREAS, The proposed CSM meets the requirements of the M-2 district, and
WHEREAS, Since the cul-du-sac bulb is being altered as part of this CSM, the roadway with the
newly dedicated bulb will need to be altered at the owner’s expense.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves a Building, Site and
Operation Plan amendment and a one-lot Certified Survey Map for 4 Front Engineering Solutions
(4FES) located in the NW ¼ of Section 16 (Tax Key No. 2222.984.006 / W183 S8253 Racine
Avenue).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All new overhead doors must be painted/colored to match the wall
colors of the new building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All new wall panels (precast concrete or metal) must match in
color.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The entire main building and the remaining accessory structure,
other than the existing brick area in the front of the main building, need to be painted to match the
colors of the new addition by the time occupancy is granted for the use of the new space.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any sanitary sewer or water alteration or expansions will need
further review from the Engineering and/or Public Works Departments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Plan Commission approves of waiving the one landscape island
for every 10 parking stalls given the location and purpose of the new parking area and the Plan
Commission allows the new parking stalls to be 9’ x 18’ in size to match the existing stalls on site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All drive aisles must be at least 24 feet wide or wider, if required by
the Fire Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, A diagram must be submitted as part of the building permit review
showing that the trucks within the new truck docks will not encroach into the right-of-way when
docked.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Further details will need to be provided at the time of building
permit submittal for a refuse enclosure since no refuse or recycling bins of any type are allowed
unscreened outdoors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Said refuse enclosure will have to complement the building design.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The wetlands on-site need to actually be delineated by a wetland
specialist and depending on who conducts the delineation, DNR concurrence may be required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any wetland fill must receive proper City, State, and/or Federal
permits/approvals before any permits can be issued for any work on site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Since wetlands in the City of Muskego have a 15-foot setback for
hard surfaces and structures, a few areas may need to be clarified or altered before building
permit approvals to ensure compliance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any navigable watercourse found on the development must
include the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) at building permit approvals and a 20-foot setback
for structures and hard surfaces will be required if found from the OHWM.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, A separate formal right-of-way vacation application will need to be
submitted by the applicant to start the separate right-of-way vacation process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The owner will be responsible for submitting roadway plans to the
Engineering Department for review and approval for the modified cul-de-sac bulb.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Engineering Department will need to further review how the
paving and access off the new cul-de-sac paving will work with the proposed on site paving.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Fire Department review is still required and changes to access
lanes for width may occur for approved fire lanes prior to building permit issuance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, No outdoor storage of materials and/or equipment (trailers, pallets,
products, etc.) is allowed on the site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a separate sign permit will be required before any signage
(temporary or permanent) can be installed and this includes any signage on the building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any further additions, such as the one noted to the west of the
current proposal, will need separate Plan Commission approvals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, A final landscape plan will need to be approved by the City
Forester prior to the issuance of building permits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any existing landscaping that is in poor health or dead must be
replaced and said replacements must be noted on the final landscape plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Landscaping must be added around the front parking area, and
was required as part of a previous approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any bollards must be painted to match the colors of the
principal structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any new handicap signs must be mounted in the ground.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all roof top and ground mechanicals (including HVAC
devices, electrical transformers, etc.) must be screened from view and/or incorporated into the
design of the site/structure (screening, etc.) and should be approved by the Community
Development Department at the time of building permit submittal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, A Plat of Survey will need to be submitted at the time of Building
Permit submittal listing all setback/offsets and all exterior building dimensions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all technical corrections from the City will need to be
addressed before the Certified Survey Map can be signed and recorded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a digital file of this CSM shall be submitted to the City in
accordance with Common Council Ordinance No. 1118 and Resolution 196-2002.
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: May 2, 2017
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: May 2, 2017
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary