PCR2018049 Witkowiak Funeral Service
RESOLUTION #P.C. 049-2018
APPROVAL OF A BUILDING SITE AND OPERATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
WITKOWIAK FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE LOCATED AT
S81 W19255 JANESVILLE ROAD / 2225.999.012
WHEREAS, A submittal was received from Witkowiak Funeral and Cremation Service for the
property located at S81 W19255 Janesville Road / Tax Key No. 2225.999.012, and
WHEREAS, The petitioner is proposing to convert the existing building on site into a funeral home
that also offers cremation services, and
WHEREAS, There will be a few minor alterations to the outside of the building, including the
following items:
The loading dock will be removed and built-out/enclosed to look like the rest of the
building with matching materials and colors,
The western overhead door will be replaced with a pedestrian double door,
The southern overhead doors will be replaced with windows, and
WHEREAS, Additional parking is proposed to the east of the existing building/parking lot, and
WHEREAS, Said parking lot will add up to approximately 40 parking stalls, and
WHEREAS, The new parking stalls are proposed to be 9’ x 18’ in size, and
WHEREAS, The newly proposed parking lot does not contain landscape island(s) for every 10
parking stalls, and
WHEREAS, The applicant has noted that additional landscaping will be added to the site but no
plans have been provided at this time, and
WHEREAS, A state of the art crematory is proposed within the new building that meets all state
and federal regulations, and
WHEREAS, No new/altered lighting or signage is proposed at this time, and
WHEREAS, The new facility will have regular office hours from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday thru
Friday, with evening and weekend hours by appointment only, and
WHEREAS, Visitations are also held from 4:00pm to 8:00pm or 5:00pm to 9:00pm, and
WHEREAS, On mornings when there is a traditional funeral followed by a burial, the processions
will not formally originate from this location.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of an amended Building,
Site and Operation Plan from Witkowiak Funeral and Cremation Service located at S81 W19255
Janesville Road (Tax Key No. 2225.999.012).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, A formal landscape plan must be submitted that adds screening
around the new parking lot areas and said plan m ust be reviewed by planning staff and the City
Forester before building permits or occupancy can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any area of new wall infill must match the color and material
usage of the adjacent wall areas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, An y new doors must match the color of the adjacent wall.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any ventilation/exhaust for the crematory equipment must be fully
screened and/or discreetly designed and must be reviewed by planning staff before building
permits can be issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any new paving/parking area need to be curbed similar to the
existing paved areas on site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Curbed landscape islands need to be added within the parking per
City codes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All code required parking\paving setbacks must be followed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All parking stalls (existing and new) must be striped so that they
are clear and visible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The new parking stalls must be 10’ x 20’ in size.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Since no lighting details are provided at this time, any new or
altered exterior lighting will need specific approval from the Planning Division before installation
and said approval may require a photometric plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Details must be provided before the issuance of building permits
showing the exact placement of any rooftop and/or ground mechanicals and a plan on how they
will be screened from view.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, No outdoor storage or display will be allowed on site unless
specific Plan Commission approvals are granted in the future for any storage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All dumpsters/recycle bins must be located within the existing
trash enclosure and/or with a new separately approved enclosure.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any new/altered signage (temporary or permanent) will require a
separate permit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Any/all existing and proposed bollards must be painted to match
the color of the building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, A copy of said plans must be kept on file and that all aspects of
this plan shall be maintained in perpetuity unless otherwise authorized by the Plan Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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: August 7, 2018
Denied:
Deferred:
Introduced: August 7, 2018
ATTEST: Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary