PCR2020060 Presbyterian Homes Rezoning
RESOLUTION #P.C. 060-2020
RECOMMENDATION TO COMMON COUNCIL FOR A ZONING AMENDMENT WITHIN THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND APPROVAL OF A BUILDING, SITE AND
OPERATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PRESBYTERIAN HOMES WISCONSIN / SENIOR
HOUSING PARTNERS LOCATED AT
W147 S6800 DURHAM PLACE / TAX KEY NO. 2168.961
WHEREAS, A petition to amend the existing Planned Development District and an amendment
to the Building, Site and Operation Plan for the future senior housing facility located at W147
S6800 Durham Place / Tax Key No. 2168.961, and
WHEREAS, The request is to allow an additional three (3) feet in height for the proposed
building on site, and
WHEREAS, The original Planned Development District (based on the underlying zoning of RM-1
– Multiple-Family Residence District) for this development was approved on November 12, 2019
under Ordinance #1437, and
WHEREAS, The approved development consists of one larger building that will be two stories
along Janesville Road with three exposed stories on the rear/southern portion of the
development, and
WHEREAS, On the two-story portion of the building the roof midpoint height is proposed to
change from 27 feet to 30 feet, and
WHEREAS, On the three-story portion of the building the roof midpoint height is proposed to
change from 37 feet to 40 feet, and
WHEREAS, The typical height max in the underlying RM-1 district is 30 feet but the allowed
heights (of 27 feet and 37 feet) were allowed per the original Planned Development District
establishment, and
WHEREAS, A Public Hearing for the zoning amendment was heard before the Common Council
on September 22, 2020 and
WHEREAS, There was one neighbor that spoke and another neighbor that sent an email for their
concerns that were related to the current traffic issues/Durham Place concerns and did not bring
up any concerns with the additional three feet in height of the buildings, and
WHEREAS, In addition to the requested height change, Presbyterian Homes Wisconsin/Senior
Housing Partners is seeking approval of a Building Site and Operation Plan Amendment to
accommodate a few minor adjustments to the building design, and
WHEREAS, The applicant is switching the 20 units of memory care to the first floor to offer more
outdoor spaces while the 20 units of assisted living will be on the second floor and combining two
sunrooms to allow for a small deck on the second floor for residents.
WHEREAS, The second component of the BSO Amendment includes interior modifications
including modifying ceiling heights, removing soffits and columns and also allows for the
installation of taller windows to allow more natural light.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission does hereby recommend approval
to the Common Council to amend the previously rezoned Planned Development District and
approve the Building, Site and Operation Plan amendment for the future senior housing facility
located at W147 S6800 Durham Place / Tax Key No. 2168.961.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The zoning amendment approval is subject to approval of a
Building, Site and Operation Plan through the Plan Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, All previous conditions of approval for this development still
apply and must be followed, unless specifically modified by this resolution or the Common
Council Ordiaance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of said plans be kept on file in the Community
Development 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: October 6, 2020
Defeated:
Deferred:
Introduced: October 6, 2020
ATTEST: Adam Trzebiatowski AICP, Planning Manager