PCR2017064 Whitehouse Accessory bldgRESOLUTION #P.C. 064-2017
APPROVAL OF A METAL ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
FOR THE WHITEHOUSE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 6
(TAX KEY NO. 2183.998.001 / S67 W21845 TANS DRIVE)
WHEREAS, A site plan and building drawings were submitted to construct a 36’ x 64’ metal accessory
structure (totaling 2,304 square feet) on the Whitehouse property located at S67 W21845 Tans Drive
(Tax Key No. 2183.998.001), and
WHEREAS, The property is zoned RCE – Country Estate District, and whereas said structure is a
permitted accessory use and subject to Plan Commission review due to the proposed architectural
materials shown, more specifically due to a proposed steel roof and steel siding, and
WHEREAS, A home residence and two other smaller accessory structures currently reside on the
property, and
WHEREAS, The total square footage of 2,536 square feet (existing and proposed) is within the total
allowable square footage for accessory structures on this property of 2,613 square feet and said
proposal meets the bulk requirements of the Zoning Code, and
WHEREAS, The accessory structure will be used for personal storage only, and
WHEREAS, The proposed height is approximately 19.5 feet, as measured by code, which is allowed in
said zoning district due to the size of the lot, and
WHEREAS, The structure is proposed to be clad with steel vertical wall panels and a steel roof and
said proposal does not meet the Plan Commission’s standards for administrative approval of
residential accessory structures as the roofing does not match the materials to be used on the primary
residence, and
WHEREAS, The colors of the walls will be a rustic red color, the roof and wainscoting will be brown
and the doors and trim will be white, and these colors appear to be similar to the house, and
WHEREAS, The building is shown containing decorative elements such as pedestrian doors, windows,
shutters, a cupola and wainscoting, and
WHEREAS, The structure is located over 200’ from the road.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Plan Commission approves of a 2,304 square foot metal
accessory structure for the Whitehouse property located at S67 W21845 Tans Drive (Tax Key No.
2183.998.001).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The building cannot be used for the operations of any business
activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The floor of the entire building must be concrete or asphalt, unless a
specific portion is only to be used by animals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The depth of the over hangs on all sides of the building must at least be
equal to those on the main home.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of the accessory structure due to
no undue harm to the surrounding properties, the building is located over 200’ from the road, the area
is rural in character, and due to agricultural uses being present in the general area.
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: December 5, 2017
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: December 5, 2017
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary