Fiscal Note
No City appropriation is required with the approval of this neighborhood development plan amendment. City costs associated with urban development in this area will be included in future operating and capital budgets subject to Common Council approval.
Title
Authorizing the City of Madison Planning Division to prepare an amendment to the Rattman Neighborhood Development Plan.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Madison adopted a Comprehensive Plan in 2006 and the Plan recommends that the City adopt neighborhood plans for future City growth areas; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan recommends regularly reviewing, evaluating and updating neighborhood development plans to keep the recommendations current; and
WHEREAS, neighborhood development plans include detailed recommendations regarding land use, transportation, parks and open space and utility service, and are used to guide future urban development within City growth areas; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted the Rattman Neighborhood Development Plan in 1992 with amendments in 1995, 1997, and 2000; and
WHEREAS, substantial development has occurred in the Rattman Neighborhood Development Plan planning area and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to amend the plan so that it better incorporates existing and proposed transportation system improvements and contemporary neighborhood planning principles; and
WHEREAS, a plan amendment would facilitate a better interface between developed lands and undeveloped lands, improve neighborhood connectivity, refine the mix of uses, reconsider block sizes and configurations, refine park locations, improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, plan for transit, and plan for the efficient provision of City services.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Madison Planning Division is authorized to prepare an amendment to the Rattman Neighborhood Development Plan.