PCR2018025 Will RoseRESOLUTION #P.C.025-2018
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING, SITE AND OPERATION PLAN FOR THE WILL ROSE APARTMENTS
LOCATED IN THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 10
(JANESVILLE ROAD / TAX KEY NOS. 2198.160 & 2198.161)
WHEREAS, Plans were submitted by AG Architecture for a Building, Site and Operation Plan (BSO) for
the Will Rose Apartment development located in the NE ¼ of Section 10 (Janesville Road / Tax Key Nos.
2198.160 & 2198.161), and
WHEREAS, The Planned Development (PD) zoning district for this development was approved by the
Council Ordinance #1412 on December 12, 2017, and
WHEREAS, The PD district approved a 50-unit apartment building (known as Phase 1), a 40-unit
apartment building (known as Phase 2), and clubhouse (known as Phase 3), as well as the continued
allowance of a 1.5 acre corner lot for future commercial uses, and
WHEREAS, The 2020 Plan depicts this area for high density residential use and the proposal is
consistent with the plan, and
WHEREAS, This BSO approval includes plans for the overall site, along with the two apartment buildings
(50-unit and 40-unit), and
WHEREAS, Within the two apartment buildings there are a variety of unit types such as one -bedroom
(28), one-bedroom plus den (17), and two-bedroom units (45) and the total project build out expects an
approximate total resident count of 159 residents, and
WHEREAS, The total floor area of both buildings is 162,620 SF, broken into 97,554 SF for the 50 -unit
building and 65,066 SF for the 40-unit building, and
WHEREAS, The 50-unit building is proposed with a 30 foot setback and the 40-unit building is proposed
with a 40’ setback, which match what was approved as part of the PD zoning, and
WHEREAS, The first floor units will have direct access to sidewalks that will connect directly to the public
sidewalks. Also, there is a proposed trail that with traverse a portion of the open space on this property.
WHEREAS, The site plan layout locates the two apartment buildings along Janesville Road with the
future clubhouse eventually being located between the two buildings, and
WHEREAS, Access to the site is currently proposed with a single access point off of Janesville Road, and
WHEREAS, Roadways within this development will be private, and
WHEREAS, The first floor units will have direct access to sidewalks th at will connect directly to the public
sidewalks and there will also be a trail that with traverse a portion of the open space on this property, and
WHEREAS, Parking on the site is handled with underground parking (128 enclosed stalls) and outdoor
surface parking (71 stalls), which equates to 2.21 stalls per unit, and
WHEREAS, The Zoning Code typically requires 2 enclosed stalls per unit plus additional visitor parking
and this proposal does not meet the typical requirement, and
WHEREAS, The applicant has provided real examples from other multi-family developments they have
developed as it relates to the parking counts and what they feel is actually needed for this site, and
WHEREAS, The exterior parking stall sizes vary in size from 9’ x 18’ and 9’ x 20 ’ and typical parking stall
sizes are to be 10’ x 20’ per the current code requirements, and
WHEREAS, The design of the apartment buildings are intended to have a modern appearance that
downtown Muskego has adopted, and
WHEREAS, Both buildings will be three-stories tall along Janesville Road and the buildings are proposed
with flat roofs, and
WHEREAS, The 50-unit building will have its underground parking level exposed on the rear elevation
and the 40-unit building will have its parking completely contained underground, and
WHEREAS, Each building has an average height of 36’, with some higher decorative elements that are at
38’, which is allowable per the approved PD zoning, and
WHEREAS, The proposed materials include masonry, fiber cement cladding, and architectural metal
accents and the applicant has stated that the materials to be used have a long life span with limited
maintenance and will complement the existing buildings along Janesville Road, and
WHEREAS, The submitted renderings show the colors that are being proposed on the buildings and the
color palette works well together and should fit well within the neighborhood, and
WHEREAS, The total masonry calculation on all four elevations of the 50 -unit building is 40% and the 40-
unit building totals 34% for average masonry, and
WHEREAS, The City’s design guides typically look for about 50% masonry, but the overall quality of the
design and material usage is just as important, and
WHEREAS, The applicant states that while they acknowledge they are under the 50% mark, they have
designed creative and attractive buildings that express more depth and design than typical developments,
and
WHEREAS, There are plenty of windows proposed which help create corner like window conditions in
many locations throughout the buildings, and
WHEREAS, There is no photometric plan or lighting specifics at this time, and
WHEREAS, No specific signage details have been provided at this time, and
WHEREAS, Preliminary review has taken place by the Fire Department and alterations have been made
that meet the Fire Departments requirements, and
WHEREAS, Trash and recycling storage will occur within the underground garages of each apartment
building, and
WHEREAS, No details have been provided relating to any mechanical unit s either on the ground or the
roofs, and
WHEREAS, Landscape plans are included as part of the submittal and there appears to be ample
landscaping provided throughout the site, and
WHEREAS, The property will be serviced with municipal sewer and municipal water, and
WHEREAS, Full engineering review will need to occur as this project proceeds further and if any public
utility extensions are required, a developer’s agreement will be required along with a Letter of Credit, and
WHEREAS, There currently are stormwater management facilities on the lot and further review will be
needed to ensure the facilities are sized properly for this full new development.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves the Building, Site and Operation
Plan for the Will Rose Apartment development located in the NE ¼ of Section 10 (Janesville Road / Tax
Key Nos. 2198.160 & 2198.161)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Since the access point on Janesville Road is located along a county
highway, Waukesha County will need to review this proposal to see if any access point improvements are
required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Upon engineering review of the site layout, it was determined that more
than one access point is required for safe and effective egress and as such, engineering staff is requiring
that the western driveway stub be extended to Glen Cove Court.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, This section of the driveway extension does not need to be curbed since it
may need to be altered in the future when the commercial site fully develops.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Engineering staff is requiring that an emergency only access connection
(to be gated if need) be provided at the end of the eastern portion of the driveway connecting to the
existing adjacent condo development (Lindale Villas).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The exterior parking stalls are allowing to be 9’ x 18’ in size, as has been
approved on some other past developments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The landscape plans are subject to formal review by the City Forester
before building permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Sign permits are required for any future signage (temporary or
permanent).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, A photometric plan and lighting details will be required before any building
permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All lighting needs to meet the code requirements, including all fixtures
being full cut-off and zero degree tilt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The only exception to the typical lighting requirements can be for certain
types of architectural accent lighting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any freestanding lights cannot have a concrete base that exceeds 6
inches above grade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Full details will need to be provided relating to the location of all exterior
mechanical (HVAC units, transformers, etc.) and all such units will need to be fully screened.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All screening will need to be approved by the City before any building
permits can be issued and the screening should be incorporated into the design building buildings and/or
site where possible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That no outdoor storage is allowed on the apartment property (including
but not limited to dumpsters, recycle bins, boats, trailers, campers, etc.).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all bollards m ust be colored to match the colors of the principal
structure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any new handicap signs be placed permanently in the ground or
mounted to the building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Since BSO approvals are valid for two years, if building two is not started
by that time, re-approvals will be required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Since no design details have been provided for the clubhouse, once the
developer is ready to proceed with that, then a separate BSO amendment will be required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any new building on the commercial lot will require a separate BSO
approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file in the City 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: April 9, 2018
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: April 9, 2018
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary