| 11/10/2006 | Planning Unit | Fiscal Note Required / Approval to the Comptroller's Office/Approval Group Completed on 11/15/2006 | |
| 11/15/2006 | Comptroller's Office/Approval Group | Approved Fiscal Note By The Comptroller's Office to the Planning Unit Completed on 11/15/2006 | |
| Notes: Bohrod |
| 11/15/2006 | Planning Unit | Referred for Introduction | |
| Notes: Plan Commission, Board of Estimates, Board of Park Commissioners, Long-Range Transportation Planning Commission. |
| 11/21/2006 | COMMON COUNCIL | Refer to the PLAN COMMISSION Completed on 12/4/2006 | |
| Notes: Additional Referral(s): Board of Estimates, Board of Park Commissioners, Long-Range Transportation Planning Commission |
| 11/21/2006 | PLAN COMMISSION | Refer to the BOARD OF ESTIMATES Completed on 11/27/2006 | |
| 11/21/2006 | PLAN COMMISSION | Refer to the BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Completed on 12/13/2006 | |
| 11/21/2006 | PLAN COMMISSION | Refer to the LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE Completed on 12/21/2006 | |
| 11/27/2006 | BOARD OF ESTIMATES | A motion was made by Olson, seconded by Bruer, to Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval to the PLAN COMMISSION. The motion passed by acclamation. | Pass |
| 12/4/2006 | PLAN COMMISSION | A motion was made by Cnare, seconded by Davis, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS - REPORT OF OFFICER - Re-refer to the Plan Commission. The motion passed by acclamation. | Pass |
| Notes: The Plan Commission referred the Cherokee Special Area Plan-related matters to their December 18, 2006 meeting to allow other referral bodies to review the plan before making its recommendation, and to have time to further consider the information presented by the Friends of Cherokee Marsh.
Following the referral, Brad Murphy asked the Commission what information from staff would be needed for future meetings on the Cherokee Plan. The following responses were provided:
-Forster Rothbart indicated that he felt it appropriate to increase the density somewhat in Area 2 and asked staff to report back to the Commission how much increased density would be appropriate in that area in exchange for preserving more open space. He also asked what areas of additional open space should be protected if the density in Area 2 was increased. He also indicated his desire that good pedestrian and bicycle routes be provided in the area, particularly on N. Sherman Avenue and CTH CV.
-Ald. Konkel indicated that the December 18 meeting should include a discussion about the direction of the plan in light of the December 4 testimony. She indicated that it would be helpful for staff to provide some information responding to the Friends of the Cherokee Marsh proposal.
-Bowser asked if there was anything that staff and the developers heard on which there could be agreement with the recommendations made by the Friends of Cherokee Marsh.
-Ald. Cnare indicated that the Friends of Cherokee Marsh still had some information that needed to be vetted and that the Commission owed the Friends the opportunity to re-present that information whether it will have any impact on the Commission's decision or not. She also stated that the Plan Commission was presented with a lot of material at the meeting that they needed to digest in the context of the information and recommendations of the staff-drafted area plan. She also asked that if it was at all possible that the Friends of Cherokee Marsh and the neighborhood associations have additional discussions with the proponents of the plan to share information and ideas that might lead to more agreement on the final plan. |
| 12/13/2006 | Unpublished Meeting Data Pending* |
| 12/18/2006 | PLAN COMMISSION | A motion was made by Cnare, seconded by Davis, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL WITH THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by acclamation. | Pass |
| Notes: Rerefer to the Plan Commission. |
| 12/21/2006 | LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE | A motion was made by Schaefer, seconded by Rewey, to Return to Lead with the Following Recommendation(s) to the PLAN COMMISSION Public comment on this agenda item was deferred until after Brad Murphy (Planning Unit Director) summarized the key components of the Cherokee Special Area Plan. Dan McCormick (Traffic Engineering) also summarized some of the key transportation issues.
McCormick pointed out that the automobile traffic generated by the additional residences recommended in the Plan could generally be accommodated by the existing street network, although some intersection improvements would be necessary (such as at Northport Drive and Sherman Avenue). He felt that there are a number of places where connectivity among bicycle and pedestrian facilities (and their linkages to activity centers) could be improved, and that Traffic Engineering has recommended some. McCormick also said that better connections across major streets could improve pedestrian movements.
Mike Rewey felt that there is no need for bicycle lanes on Sherman Avenue north of the golf course club house. Ald. Robbie Webber asked if that section of Sherman Ave would have curb and gutter. McCormick said that the design details had not been worked out with Wisconsin DNR, but that sidewalks would be included on one side of the street. Mike Rewey said that the sidewalk should be on the west side of Sherman. Ald. Webber said that there should be bicycle accommodations all the way to the trail head (at the north end of Sherman).
Mike Rewey said that a 10-foot bicycle path would be appropriate in those areas and that emergency vehicles can use 10-foot paths. Matt Logan felt that there should be better access between area 2 of the Plan and the schools to the west. Mike Rewey agreed that a path could address that need. Rewey also said that Wheeler Road may need bicycle accommodations in the future, as it is the most direct east-west street. Rewey noted that collector streets should have bicycle lanes, such as along Wheeler Road (between Sherman Ave and CTH CV).
Mark Shahan asked that a map be provided that identifies the places where sidewalk connections are missing, and where there are proposals to correct them. He also said that a short paragraph should be included that explains how sidewalk reconstruction is phased to coincide with street reconstruction.
At this time, the commission asked that public comment be presented.
Randy Kile said that he supported the resolution and offered some comments. He said that he preferred the sidewalk to be on the east side of Sherman Ave, citing conflicts with golfers. He also said he prefers to have one street access into the north side of the development area, rather than two.
Bill White (Cherokee Park) said that adult recreation is the focus of the development. He added that narrow street can be used and that cut-through traffic is discouraged. He also said that topographical constraints would hinder the addition of a connection from development area 2 into the school area. Ald. Robbie Webber said that more kids could be occupying the development in the future and that connections to the school should be made now. Mike Rewey agreed that families would be in these areas in the future.
Jon Becker (Friends of Cherokee Marsh) asked that the LRTPC and Plan Commission support the Friends' recommendations, which he handed out at the meeting. He said that he supports the concept to reduce the density of development on the north side of the Plan area and agreed that better connections for bicycles and pedestrians are important. He said that Sherman Avenue should meander and he also supported the use of porous pavement in the area (as it is better for wetlands).
(Note: A copy of Mr. Becker's comment summary handout can be obtained by request)
Bob Schaefer asked if freeze/thaw would affect the durability of porous pavement. Becker said that there has been some success in Pennsylvania (which has cold temperatures) and that further testing is going on at this time. Becker also said that the cost is comparable to traditional road materials.
John Lichtenheld (Schreiber Anderson Associates) said that his firm was asked to review the traffic impacts of the Plan. He said that most of the additional traffic has been designed to stay off local streets, and to load onto Wheeler Road, CTH CV and Sherman Avenue. He said that Wheeler Road could remain a 2-lane facility and accommodate the additional traffic. Lichtenheld agreed that various intersection improvements would be needed and that a detailed analysis of the Sherman/Northport intersection would be needed. Mike Rewey pointed out that CTH CV was planned to be re-paved only, not expanded.
Bob Schaefer/Mike Rewey then submitted a motion to approve the resolution and request that the Plan Commission consider the LRTPC's comments (as reflected in the Minutes). Mike Rewey also asked that his written comments be considered as part of the LRTPC minutes and considered by the Plan Commission, if acceptable to LRTPC. Rewey then summarized his written comments (Note: Mr. Rewey's written comments are located on the next line of this Legistar agenda item, below).
Mike Rewey felt that the bicycle path along Sherman Avenue should be located on the west side of the roadway. He also felt that bike lanes should be included on Wheeler Road. Rewey said that roundabouts should be considered at the intersections of CTH CV/Wheeler Road and at Wheeler Road/Sherman Avenue.
Mark Shahan said that a map should be developed that shows all of the bicycle and pedestrian connection ideas that have been suggested, and some additional connections should be identified. He gave the example of a possible north-south connection between Comanche Way and Troy Drive, although existing apartment buildings would pose a challenge.
Si Widstrand (Parks Division) said that there should not be a path through the current farm field at the north side of the development area or in the wetland area. He also felt that the marsh area north of Wheeler Road should be left alone.
Mike Rewey said that the area needs to be better managed, noting that several areas have collected garbage, etc. Widstrand said that hiking trails are acceptable in some of the areas. Mike Rewey said that he supports a tight walking path close to the development in area 5 of the Plan.
Mark Shahan said that a path should be shown north of the development in area 1. Shahan also said that he supports bicycle lanes along Wheeler Road. Shahan said that a pedestrian/bicycle connection between development area 2 and the schools should be seriously considered. Shahan also suggested that the developer contribute to the costs to improve Sherman Avenue south of Wheeler Road (such as adding bike lanes), and noted that Buckeye Road (east of USH 51) was a good roadway cross-section/design that should be considered.
Sup. Al Matano, citing the Friends of Cherokee Marsh handout, said that the concept of an "amphibian underpass" across Sherman Avenue should be considered.
The motion passed by the following vote: | Pass
(7:1) |
| Notes: The Commission then voted 7-1 to recommend adoption of Resolution ID 04939 and request that the Plan Commission consider the LRTPC's comments (as reflected in the Minutes), on the original motion submitted by Bob Schaefer/Mike Rewey. Commissioner Tim Wong was the lone “no” vote. |
| 1/8/2007 | PLAN COMMISSION | A motion was made by Bowser, seconded by Boll, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER. The motion passed by the following vote: | Pass
(6:2) |
| Notes: The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Cherokee Special Area Plan with the recommendations contained in the revised Planning Unit report of January 8, 2007 and the following revision:
- That low-impact landscaping and wildlife crossings be considered as deemed necessary by the Parks Division in the future.
An earlier motion by Ald. Konkel, seconded by Davis to add the language that follows to the plan recommendations failed on a vote of 2-6 (AYE: Ald. Konkel, Davis; NAY: Ald. Cnare, Ald. Golden, Boll, Bowser, Ohm, Thompson-Frater; NON-VOTING: Fey):
"It is encouraged to maximize open space to be managed by the City Parks Department as part of the Cherokee Marsh Conservation Area. The developer is encouraged, but not required, to consider selling land with a deed restriction requiring the land to be held for conservation purposes. In exchange density increases may be considered." |
| 1/16/2007 | COMMON COUNCIL | A motion was made by Ald. Bruer, seconded by Ald. Olson, to Adopt. The motion passed by the following vote: | Pass
(16:1) |
| Notes: 1 Registrant(s) in suppport wishing to speak; 2 Registrant(s) in opposition wishing to speak; 1 Registrant(s) neither in support or opposition wishing to speak; 2 Registrant(s) in support not wishing to speak. |