Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution adopts amendments of the Elderberry, Pioneer and Junction neighborhood development plans as supplements to the City of Madison Comprehensive Plan. No City appropriation is required with the adoption of this plan. City costs associated with urban development in this area will be included in future operating and capital budgets subject to Common Council approval.
Title
Adopting amendments of the Elderberry, Pioneer and Junction Neighborhood Development Plans to provide updated recommendations for undeveloped lands in those neighborhood planning areas.
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WHEREAS, on August 1, 2017 the Common Council adopted Resolution 17-00658 (ID 47989), authorizing the Planning Division to amend the Elderberry, Pioneer and Junction Neighborhood Development Plans, and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison adopted a Comprehensive Plan in 2006 and the Plan recommends that the City adopt neighborhood development plans for future City growth areas; and
WHEREAS, the neighborhood development plans are adopted as supplements of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan recommends regularly reviewing, evaluating and updating neighborhood development plans to keep their 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 planned City growth areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison adopted the Elderberry Neighborhood Plan in 2002; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison adopted the Pioneer Neighborhood Development Plan (previously the Westside Neighborhood Development Plan) in 1999, amended in 2004 and 2013; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison adopted the Junction Neighborhood Plan in 1990 with amendments in 1992 and 2015; and
WHEREAS, substantial development has occurred in recent years in the Elderberry, Pioneer and Junction Neighborhood Development Plan planning areas; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to amend the plans so that they better incorporate existing and proposed transportation system improvements, land use, utilities and contemporary neighborhood planning principles; and
WHEREAS, the plan amendments will 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; and
WHEREAS, the amendment was presented and discussed at two public open houses, one on September 14, 2017 and the second on February 15, 2018, two meetings with the Plan Commission, meetings with individual property owners, a meeting with the Elderberry Neighborhood Association and a meeting with Blackhawk Homeowner’s Association.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Madison adopt the Elderberry Neighborhood Development Plan as a supplement of the Comprehensive Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City adopt the Pioneer Neighborhood Development Plan as a supplement to the Comprehensive Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City adopt the Junction Neighborhood Development Plan as a supplement to the Comprehensive Plan.