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Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Minutes June 16, 2008

JOINT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE
CITY OF FORT ATKINSON
MINUTES
JUNE 16, 2008

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Zastrow at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.

Members present:Mark Zastrow, John Wilmet, James Fitzpatrick, Jill Kessenich, Sandy Mayer, Sheldon Mielke (arrived at 6:30 p.m.), and Jeff Woods
Members absent:None.
Others present:Cm. Jim Simdon, Cwmn. LaVerne Behrens, Cm. Steve Tesmer, Bill Camplin, Mary Linton, Joe Nehmer, Beth Gehred, and two others

Item #1:     Approval of Minutes of March 31, 2008 Meeting

A motion to approve the Minutes was made by Jim Fitzpatrick, seconded by Sandy Mayer, and passed by a 6-0 voice vote.

Item #2:    Public Comment

Mary Linton, 1009 Monroe Street, said that after reviewing the latest draft of the Comprehensive Plan, she would urge the Committee to accept the protection provided around Carnes Park, including Rose Lake. The proposed buffer adequately protects the Park and natural resources that are there.

Joe Nehmer, Jefferson County Parks Department, said the County has preserved approximately 400 acres around Rose Lake. It is not uncommon to find threats from development around the parks and nature areas. It is good to see the changes made to the Plan to protect this Park. The growth can still occur in the area, just direct and guide it away from the Park. When asked by Sandy Mayer, Joe Nehmer said the changes in the Plan are sufficient to protect the Park.

Item #3:    Review and Approve Draft #3 of the City of Fort Atkinson Comprehensive Plan and Recommend Submittal to the Planning Commission

Mark Zastrow indicated that everyone had received a memo from Vandewalle & Assoc. that highlights the various changes that have been suggested as a result of the last public meeting. Each of the issues and maps were reviewed.

Issue - Rose Lake: Accepted changes
Issue - Allen Creek:Accepted changes
Issue - Hoard Farm: Accepted changes
Issue - Fort Health Care:Removed future site in Northwest Quadrant of 12/26 interchange
Issue - Historic Properties:Add the three recently designated historic properties: Waterworks on South Sixth Street; Humphrey residence on South High Street, and Riedy residence on South Main Street.
Map 3 - Growth Factors:Accepted changes
Map 5 - Natural Features and Historic Places: Add the three recently designated properties.
Map 6 - Existing Land Use:Accepted changes
Map 7 & 8 - Future Land Use:Remove Fireside from Redevelopment Area; was not done in Draft #3
Map 9 - Existing and Planned Transportation Facilities:Revise entrance feature on USH 12 (Madison Avenue) to McCoy Park area
Map 10 - Existing and Planned Community Facilities:Remove future health care site at Northwest quadrant of 12/26 interchange.

Motion by Sandy Mayer, seconded by Jill Kessenich, to approve Draft #3 of the Comprehensive Plan, with the changes as noted, and to recommend submittal of revised Draft #3 to the Planning Commission. The motion passed by a 7-0 voice vote.

Item #4:     Adjournment

A motion to adjourn was made by Jim Fitzpatrick, seconded by John Wilmet, and passed by a 7-0 voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
 
 
Jeffrey L. Woods, P.E.    
Secretary