Village of Cross Plains

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1 Memorandum To: Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) From: Matthew G. Schuenke, Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer CC: Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Date: February 1, 2016 Re: Cross Plains Urban Service Area (USA) Amendment Application Village of Cross Plains PO Box 97, 2417 Brewery Road Cross Plains, WI Phone: (608) Fax: (608) Executive Summary The Village of Cross Plains desires to add approximately 4.32 acres to its existing Urban Service Area (USA) to facilitate the orderly development of property within the municipality. The addition requested would allow for the construction of 13 single family homes as part of a 43 unit subdivision planned for the east side of Cross Plains. A majority of the 40 acre property proposed for development currently resides in the USA, and with this amendment the boundary can be drawn more reflective of the sites limitations as well as with an eye towards preservation. The plat will dedicate nearly 10 acres to conservancy of which 1.59 acres within the USA are proposed as an environmental corridor. This memorandum and subsequent attachments will serve as the Village s application to CARPC and the DNR in order to officially request consideration of the USA amendment. USA Amendment Application Section 1.0 Plan Consistency Item 1.1 Include a copy of the local community or neighborhood plan with the submittal: Please view the Village of Cross Plains Comprehensive Plan dated May 19, 2014 in Attachment 1 and Veridian Homes (Buechner Farms) Development Proposal dated December 20, 2015) in Attachment 2. Item 1.2 Document a finding by the local plan commission that the proposal is consistent with its plan: Please view the Plan Commission meeting minutes dated January 4, 2016 in Attachment 3. Item 1.3 Describe the need for the addition to the USAA: The amendment is necessary to allow for the orderly development of 40 acres proposed for annexation into the Village as a public/private development. More than 75% of the property to be annexed is already located within the existing USA; however, not all of this area is usable space. Adding 3.5 acres to the USA as requested combined with designating 2.5 acres within the environmental corridor provides for optimal land use while balancing the needs for improved public infrastructure, new opportunity for private single family development, and expansion of neighboring conservancy properties. 1

2 Section 2.0 Intergovernmental Cooperation Item 2.1 Document notification of adjacent local government units: Attachment 4 contains a letter providing notification of the requested USA Amendment to the Town of Cross Plains and Dane County. Included with the letter was a CD containing the Village s complete submittal of the USA Amendment Application. Item 2.2 Note any adjacent local governmental unit(s) objections or support of this proposal: No objection or support from adjacent local governmental unit(s) to note at this time. Section 3.0 Land Use TABLE 1: Item 3.1 Prepare Map 1 including the proposed USAA boundary and existing rightsof-way (ROW): Please view Map #1 in Attachment 5 showing the proposed USAA Boundary and Existing ROW dated January 8, Item 3.2 List on Table 1 the acreage of proposed land uses for the USAA only; list ROW separately: Number of Acres Number of Proposed Land Use Total Area Existing Development Environmental Corridor Housing Units Single Family Residential Other Type Residential Residential Total Commercial Industrial Institutional Street R-O-W Parks Stormwater Management Other Open Space Total Item 3.3 List total area (in acres) of Existing Development in Table 1 (street ROW and lots with improvements): There is presently no Existing Development within the proposed amendment area. Item 3.4 Show land uses (existing and planned) surrounding the USAA on a map: The existing land use is shown on Page 35 of Attachment 1 within the Comprehensive Plan. The planned land use is shown on Page 57 of Attachment 1 within the Comprehensive Plan. Item 3.5 For proposals larger than 100 developable acres, show 10-year staging boundaries on a map: Not applicable, the proposed amendment is at 3.5 acres. 2

3 Section 4.0 Housing & Economic Development Item 4.1 Describe proposed housing and list the number of proposed units by type in Table 1: There are 13 single family dwelling units proposed within the 4.32 acre amendment of which approximately 3.98 acres will be used specifically for development. Zoning District SR-4 will be utilized for 12 of the lots and the thirteenth lot will be within SR-5, which is a slightly denser district. The zoning requirements for both districts are included in Attachment 6. The remaining property not used for development is open space to access the adjacent conservancy property and street right of way. Item 4.2 Describe the affordability of proposed housing and whom it serves (families, seniors, & persons with disabilities): The area is designated for growth within the Future Land Use Map and specifically for Single Family-Urban land uses. The project will make available new lots for construction and improve the housing stock within the Village aimed primarily at young families but can also accommodate other demographics as appropriate. The values range from $325,000 to $435,000 per lot following total build out. Approximately 21.3% of the Village s housing falls within the $300,000 to $499,000 range as determined by the US Census Bureau with a median housing value of $236,800. Slightly over half of our housing values fall within the $200,000 to $299,000 range with the remainder of the housing stock falling under $200,000 (27.7%). It is conceivable the lots within this proposed development could command the value projected by the Developer due to their size and location, and would be adding housing at the higher end of our range. Item 4.3 If the proposal would expand business and/or increase employment, describe: Not applicable, the proposed amendment does not expand business and/or increase employment. Section 5.0 Agricultural, Natural, and Cultural Resources Item 5.1 Show Environmental Corridors on Map 1 and list acreage in Table 1: Please view Map #1 in Attachment 5 showing the proposed Environmental Corridors dated January 8, Item 5.2 Identify wetlands, floodplains, and drainage ways: Not applicable, there are no wetlands, floodplains, and/or drainage ways within the proposed amendment. Item 5.3 Include detailed wetland and floodplain mapping, stream navigability determination, and DNR concurrence: See Item

4 Item 5.4 Mark sure that environmental corridor designations meet criteria as developed by the RPC: Approximately 2.5 acres within the existing USA will be designated within the environmental corridor. The designated area in question is to be retained by the Village and zoned within the Conservancy land use district to preserve its natural state. The area as proposed meets all environmental corridor designation criteria set by CARPC. The subject property contains environmental components for steep slopes (20%) and woodlands. These are largely proposed to be located within the mapped environmental corridor area, with only very small outlying areas not included within the said proposed mapped corridor boundaries. The mapping of the steep slope areas is based on a very recent detailed topographic survey. Woodland areas are based on recent air photos. Item 5.5 Indicate whether the proposal surpasses minimum environmental corridors criteria requirements: The Village has adopted a comprehensive set of overlay zoning districts and regulations (Attachment 6), which result in levels of environmental protection equaling or exceeding those resulting from CARPC s adopted criteria. The requirements of these districts apply throughout the Village, both within and beyond the boundaries of environmental corridors. In addition to the adoption of DNR s most recent model floodplain and shoreland ordinances in 2014, in 2015 the Village also adopted overlay zoning districts for Hill Development, Groundwater Protection, and a Natural Resources Protection district to protect woodlands and drainage ways. Item 5.6 List any known historic structures or archaeological areas in the USAA: Not applicable, there are no historic structures or archaeological areas within the amendment area. Section 6.0 Utilities and Stormwater Management Item 6.1 Describe the proposed USAA public sanitary sewerage system and provide schematics: The public sanitary sewer schematic is provided for on page 19 of Attachment 2 (Veridian Homes Development Proposal) within Exhibit B (Development Plan). A 10 sanitary main will be extended across the northern portion of the property following the contours of the new road. This service will be extended to the far eastern property line to allow for future connections to the east as appropriate in the future. Service to the remainder of the development will be provided by an 8 main that will follow the contours of the remaining streets used to access the property. This 8 main will be extended to the east and southern property lines to allow for future connections as needed. Item 6.2 Describe the wastewater plant capacity to serve the USAA: The Village last reconstructed the Wastewater Treatment Plant in The Village is capable of treating wastewater through the solid waste disposal process. The Village contracts with Dane-Iowa Wastewater Plant for the final phase in disposing of the solid waste removed from the water. Current capacity for the plant is estimated at 540,000 gallons per day. 4

5 Item 6.3 Provide current average daily flow to the wastewater plant: The average daily flow for the plant is estimated at 242,000 gallons. This is less than the annual CMAR submittal of 456,500 gallons reported in 2013 and the 342,700 gallons reported in This reduction can be attributed to the reconstruction of US Highway 14 (Main Street) in 2015 that replaced two main line sewers into a single main. The two sewers that were replaced were significant contributors to inflow and infiltration due to the age and type of construction. Each unit is expected to contribute an additional 180 gallons per day which would amount to approximately 2,350 gallons per day for the 13 homes planned in the amendment and 7,750 gallons per day overall for the whole 43 unit development. The Wastewater Treatment Plant has the current capacity to add the users listed in the Development Plan. Item 6.4 Describe the proposed USAA public water supply and provide schematics: The public water supply schematic is provided for on page 19 of Attachment 2 (Veridian Homes Development Proposal) within Exhibit B (Development Plan). A 12 water main will be extended across the northern portion of the property following the contours of the new road. This service will be extended to the far eastern property line to allow for future connections to the east as appropriate. Service to the remainder of the development will be provided by an 8 main that will follow the contours of the remaining streets used to access the property. This 8 main will be extended to the east and southern property lines to allow for future connections as needed. Some of the homes within the amendment area will require booster pumps due to the low topography and available water pressure. This will be determined on a case by case basis at the time of home construction. Item 6.5 Describe the current capacity of the water system: The Village provides municipal water through two high capacity wells. Well #1 is located at the end of East St and Well #2 is located adjacent to this development in Baer Park. The Development as proposed will utilize municipal water to be provided by the Village s Water Utility. Current capacity for the two wells combined is est. at 1,300,000 gpd. Item 6.6 Describe the adequacy of the public water system to provide 2,000 gpm for 2.5 hours for firefighting: The Village currently has approximately 548,000 gallons of storage when accounting for the average daily usage described in Item 6.7 within the total capacity described in Item 6.5. This is sufficient storage availability to meet the 300,000 gallon demand to provide 2,000 gpm firefighting for a period 2.5 hours. Item 6.7 Provide current average daily and peak hourly water demand: The average daily water usage is estimated at 420,000 gallons. The peak hourly water demand is 40,000 gallons in non-fire emergency situations. Each unit is expected to contribute an additional 120 gallons per day which would amount to approximately 1,500 gallons per day for the 13 homes planned in the amendment and 5,000 gallons per day overall for the whole 43 unit development. The public water supply has the current capacity to add the users listed in the Development Plan. 5

6 Item 6.8 Explain how the stormwater facilities are to be managed and owned: The stormwater facilities installed within this development will be owned by the Village of Cross Plains and managed by the Village s Public Facilities Department upon completion of the project. Item 6.9 Specify the proposed stormwater management measures and standards: The stormwater management schematic is provided for on page 19 of Attachment 2 (Veridian Homes Development Proposal) within Exhibit B (Development Plan). Additional modeling of stormwater is provided for on Pages of the same attachment. Runoff will be collected through catch basins in the street and flow through a network of pipes into a dry detention basin on the north side of the site. Water collected at this site during high rain events will flow through a release structure to the west that hooks into an existing drainage way presently established. Item 6.10 Indicate plans for the installation of the stormwater ponds prior to land disturbing activities: Proper erosion control measures will be used throughout land disturbance. The dry stormwater detention basin will be installed during the road construction work prior to commencement of new home construction. Section 7.0 Transportation Item 7.1 Describe the urban transportation system and proposed facilities: Access to the site will be provided from the north via an extension of Military Road. This road is accessed via County Highway P (Church Street) which serves as one of the main arterials for the Village. The extension of Military Road will initially serve as a local road to serve the subdivision but will eventually be expanded further to the east upgrading it to a collector serving additional local roads created through new development. Two cross sections are proposed for this road on pages 20 and 21 of Attachment 2 (Veridian Homes Development Proposal) within Exhibit B (Development Plan). The remaining unnamed streets to the south will serve as local roads to serve the properties to be created adjacent to it. Item 7.2 Note sidewalks or other pedestrian facilities: The expansion of Military Road will include a 10 pedestrian pathway across the entire north section of the property. The pedestrian pathway can be expanded in the future in both directions to further the local trail networks within the Village and the region. All other unnamed local roads include sidewalks on both sides of the street. Item 7.3 Note facilities for bicyclists: No additional bicycle specific facilities are provided for other than what is described in Item 7.2. Item 7.4 Describe bus route, taxi, and/or carpooling measures: No bus routes, taxi, and/or carpooling measures are planned for this site. Item 7.5 Show or describe areas planned for transit or taxi service or park & ride facilities: No areas are planned for transit, tax service, or park & ride facilities. 6

7 Section 8.0 Community Facilities Item 8.1 Provide the number of full time equivalent local police offers: The Village of Cross Plains Police Department currently employs a full time Chief, Lieutenant/Detective, and 3 Patrol Officers for a total of 5 full time equivalent local police officers. Item 8.2 Note the distance of the fire station to the USAA and response time: The Village currently partners with the Town of Berry and Cross Plains as a member of the Cross Plains-Berry Fire District. The Fire Station is located at 1501 Bourbon Road and is currently staffed by volunteers. The amendment area is less than 2 miles from the Fire Station and would typically see a response time less than 5 minutes depending on availability of volunteers. Item 8.3 Note the distance of the EMS Station to the USAA: The Village currently partners with the Town of Berry, Cross Plains, and Springfield as a member of the Cross Plains Area EMS. The EMS Station is located at 2027 Park Street and is currently staffed mainly by volunteers. The amendment area is approximately 1.5 miles from the EMS Station and would typically see a response time less than 5 minutes depending on availability of volunteers. Item 8.4 List municipal services, including solid waste collection services, to be provided: Village municipal services include Public Safety (Municipal Court, Police, Fire, EMS), Public Works (Public Facilities, Street Lighting, Refuse Collection), Utilities (Sewer, Water), Cultural Amenities (Library, Parks/Recreation), and Administrative Services (Assessor, Elections, Inspections, Community Development). Item 8.5 Describe the distance to parks and schools, which would serve the USAA: The amendment area is uniquely situated adjacent to Glacier Creek Middle School, a future municipal complex (including Village Hall, Community Center, Pool, Playing Fields, Playground, and Pavilion) currently being planned for future implementation, and existing Baer Park. All three areas are within a quarter of a mile of the amendment area. Park Elementary School is approximately 2 miles away located at 1209 Park Street. The Village is located within the Middleton-Cross Plains School District. All students go to Middleton High School located at 2100 Bristol Street, approximately 8 miles away in the City of Middleton. Section 9.0 Supplemental Information Item 9.1 Provide one copy of detailed utilities and stormwater management maps for the USAA: Please see items 6.1, 6.4, and 6.9 for more information regarding utilities and stormwater management maps fur the USAA. Item 9.2 Supply a copy of any pertinent engineering reports: More information on the entire 43 unit development is available for review through the Veridian Homes (Buechner Farms) Development Proposal located in Attachment 2. 7

8 Application Attachments Attachment 1 Village of Cross Plains Comprehensive Plan (May 19, 2014) Attachment 2 Veridian Homes Development Proposal (December 30, 2015) Attachment 3 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes (January 4, 2016) Attachment 4 Notification Letter of Adjacent Local Government Units Attachment 5 Map #1: Proposed USAA Boundary and Existing ROW (January 8, 2016) Attachment 6 Relevant sections from Village Zoning Code Chapter 84 8