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Smart Growth Visioning Smart Growth Visioning Workshop ResultsWorkshop Results

Debora Sielski, Assistant AdministratorDebora Sielski, Assistant AdministratorKevin Struck, Growth Management EducatorKevin Struck, Growth Management Educator

Joshua Glass, PlannerJoshua Glass, Planner

November 29, 2006November 29, 2006

Visioning Workshop OverviewVisioning Workshop Overview

Major team effort by:Major team effort by:County StaffCounty Staff

Debora SielskiDebora Sielski

Karen LongKaren Long

Pete WagnerPete Wagner

Josh GlassJosh Glass

Kelly HahmKelly Hahm

SEWRPC StaffSEWRPC StaffNancy AndersonNancy Anderson

Todd RoehlTodd Roehl

UW Extension StaffUW Extension StaffKevin StruckKevin Struck

Plus the help of many other staff!Plus the help of many other staff!


Workshop StationsWorkshop StationsStation 1 Station 1 –– Plan Inventory and Survey ResultsPlan Inventory and Survey Results

Station 2 Station 2 –– Mapping Future Land UseMapping Future Land Use

Station 3 Station 3 –– Visual Preference SlideshowVisual Preference Slideshow

Station 4 Station 4 –– Community Goals . . . Still on Community Goals . . . Still on Target?Target?

Station 5 Station 5 –– Build a Vision for the FutureBuild a Vision for the Future

Station 6 Station 6 -- Parting WordsParting Words


Attendance Attendance

415-9pmVillage Annex Building9/28/06Kewaskum Village

113-7pmTown Hall9/26/06Erin

313:30-7:30pmTown Hall9/21/06Trenton

275-9pmTown Hall9/20/06Addison

375-9pmTown Hall9/19/06Hartford

315-9pmTown Hall9/18/06Barton

104-8pmRockfield School9/11/06Germantown

295-9pmTown Hall8/29/06Farmington

145-9pmWayne Elementary School8/24/06Wayne

493-7pmTown Hall8/22/06Polk

154-8pmTown Hall8/7/06Kewaskum Town

342-8pmMPTC7/20/06County

AttendanceTimeLocationDateMunicipality


Value of Visioning Results Value of Visioning Results

Excellent opportunity to gain public opinionExcellent opportunity to gain public opinionStation results do not necessarily reflect total Station results do not necessarily reflect total population of County or partnering governmentpopulation of County or partnering government

Take results of stations in context of other public Take results of stations in context of other public outreach efforts:outreach efforts:

SWOT results from kick off meetingSWOT results from kick off meetingCountywide statistically significant survey resultsCountywide statistically significant survey resultsPublic comment given on draft plan in 2008Public comment given on draft plan in 2008

Summarized in Issues and Opportunity ChapterSummarized in Issues and Opportunity Chapter

Visioning Workshop Visioning Workshop –– Station 2Station 2

Station 2 Station 2 Facilitated ProcessFacilitated Process

Define natural resources to preserveDefine natural resources to preserveDefine areas for future residential growth (countywide Define areas for future residential growth (countywide -- set set densities, local govdensities, local gov’’t t –– public able to set own densities)public able to set own densities)

PurposePurposeAllow public insight into amount of land converted to residentiaAllow public insight into amount of land converted to residential to l to satisfy projected populationsatisfy projected populationAllow public insight into natural resources that can be protecteAllow public insight into natural resources that can be protected d while providing for future growthwhile providing for future growth

Surprises and DisappointmentsSurprises and DisappointmentsEye opener for public on many issues considered when creating Eye opener for public on many issues considered when creating land use planland use planDifficult to complete in an hours timeDifficult to complete in an hours time

Station 2Station 2Countywide Countywide --11

6 participants6 participantsAll future growthAll future growth

within planned within planned SSASSA’’ssEmphasize Emphasize

redevelopmentredevelopmentNo rural residentialNo rural residential

Station 2Station 2Countywide Countywide --22

3 participants3 participantsAll future growth All future growth within planned within planned SSASSA’’ssRedefine prime Redefine prime agagBuild up not outBuild up not outNo rural residentialNo rural residential

Station 2Station 2Countywide Countywide --3 3

3 participants3 participantsFuture growth within Future growth within or adjacent to or adjacent to planned planned SSASSA’’ssPreserve prime Preserve prime agagland in northern half land in northern half of countyof countyCommercial/Commercial/industrial along industrial along transportation transportation corridorscorridors

Station 2Station 2Countywide Countywide –– 44

2 participants2 participantsDelineated specific Delineated specific areas for protectionareas for protectionAllow for industrial Allow for industrial growth along growth along Highway 41/45 Highway 41/45 corridorcorridorHomes away from Homes away from major transportation major transportation corridorscorridors

Station 2Station 2Countywide Countywide –– 55

8 participants8 participantsFuture growth within Future growth within planned SSA or planned SSA or around hamletsaround hamletsPreserve areas of Preserve areas of steep slopessteep slopes

Common Threads of ThoughtCommon Threads of Thought

Countywide Station 2Countywide Station 2Commercial/Industrial along major transportation Commercial/Industrial along major transportation corridorscorridors

Future growth within planned sewer service areasFuture growth within planned sewer service areas

Redevelop areas within existing infrastructureRedevelop areas within existing infrastructure

Preserve Agricultural land and limit rural Preserve Agricultural land and limit rural residentialresidential

Station 2Station 2Addison Addison –– 11

10 participants10 participantsHigh and medium High and medium density growth density growth within Allentonwithin Allenton’’s s planned SSAplanned SSARural density Rural density northwest of northwest of AllentonAllentonCommercial along Commercial along Hwy. 33Hwy. 33


2 participants2 participants20 acre residential 20 acre residential density is a waste of density is a waste of landlandWant to see Want to see familyfamilyfarms stayfarms stayDidnDidn’’t want to see t want to see large production large production farmsfarms


8 participants8 participantsMedium density Medium density growth inside the growth inside the Allenton planned Allenton planned SSASSALow density along Low density along some transportation some transportation corridorscorridorsAffordable Affordable apartments for apartments for familiesfamiliesCommercial along Commercial along Hwy. 41Hwy. 41No sewer East of No sewer East of Hwy. 41Hwy. 41

Station 2Station 2Barton Barton –– 11

7 participants7 participantsPreferred density of 2 Preferred density of 2 acres/dwelling unitacres/dwelling unitNo development No development around wetlandsaround wetlandsFill in existing Fill in existing infrastructureinfrastructure


7 participants7 participantsHigher densities Higher densities closer to the City (1 closer to the City (1 acre)acre)Rural densities (5 Rural densities (5 acres) out from cityacres) out from city


2 participants2 participantsRural residential in Rural residential in areas adjacent to City areas adjacent to City of West Bendof West Bend

Station 2Station 2Erin Erin –– 11

3 participants3 participantsPreferred cluster Preferred cluster development to development to consume less landconsume less land7 to 10 acre density 7 to 10 acre density around lakesaround lakesProtect our wetlands!Protect our wetlands!


1 participant1 participantPreferred residential Preferred residential densities to be 5 densities to be 5 acres/dwelling unit and 7 acres/dwelling unit and 7 acres/dwelling unitacres/dwelling unitNo cluster housingNo cluster housingProtect wetlandsProtect wetlands

No map created.


3 participants3 participantsLow and residential Low and residential growth in most areas growth in most areas in the Town of Erinin the Town of ErinEverything is pretty Everything is pretty well protected well protected alreadyalreadyProtect wetlandsProtect wetlands

Station 2Station 2Farmington Farmington --11

8 participants8 participantsDid not map areas Did not map areas for residential growthfor residential growthPrefer tight Prefer tight development in development in specific areasspecific areas

Station 2Station 2Farmington Farmington –– 22

11 participants11 participantsLow density Low density residential growth residential growth around existing around existing hamletshamletsRural density growth Rural density growth away from existing away from existing hamlets and hamlets and transportation transportation corridorscorridors

Station 2Station 2Farmington Farmington –– 33

5 participants5 participantsLow density growth Low density growth around existing around existing hamletshamletsPreserve as much Preserve as much prime prime agag land as land as possiblepossiblePDR should be PDR should be availableavailable5 acre residential lots 5 acre residential lots on agricultural land on agricultural land wastes too much land wastes too much land

Station 2Station 2T. of Germantown T. of Germantown –– 11

3 participants3 participantsUrban density Urban density residential growth residential growth inside or near planned inside or near planned sewer service areassewer service areasProtect Kettle MoraineProtect Kettle MorainePromote conservation Promote conservation subdivisionssubdivisions

Station 2Station 2T. of Germantown T. of Germantown –– 22

2 participants2 participantsProtect natural areaProtect natural area2 acre densities for 2 acre densities for ruralruralTown should remain Town should remain residential and residential and agriculturalagriculturalMore snowmobile More snowmobile trailstrails

Station 2Station 2T. of Hartford T. of Hartford –– 11

7 participants7 participants1 acre/dwelling unit1 acre/dwelling unitResidential Residential development development concentrated close to concentrated close to the Citythe City


6 participants6 participantsLow density Low density residential growth residential growth inside the planned inside the planned SSASSA’’ssProtect it allProtect it allAllow for large farm Allow for large farm equipment on roadsequipment on roads


14 participants14 participantsFuture residential Future residential growth along or near growth along or near municipal boundaries municipal boundaries Higher density close Higher density close to City to use to City to use water/sewer but stay water/sewer but stay in Townin Town

Station 2Station 2T. of Kewaskum T. of Kewaskum --11

5 participants5 participantsNeighboring communities Neighboring communities should be consistent with should be consistent with densitiesdensitiesLet the market decide where Let the market decide where growth should occurgrowth should occurNeed affordable housingNeed affordable housing

No map created

Station 2Station 2T. of Kewaskum T. of Kewaskum –– 22

9 participants9 participantsMedium density Medium density residential growth residential growth inside or adjacent to inside or adjacent to the planned SSAthe planned SSALower density areas Lower density areas adjacent to planned adjacent to planned SSASSARural density away Rural density away from the Villagefrom the VillagePreserve woodlandsPreserve woodlandsSmall lots instead of Small lots instead of 35 acre35 acre

Station 2Station 2V. of Kewaskum V. of Kewaskum –– 11

10 participants10 participantsMedium density Medium density residential growth residential growth inside the existing inside the existing municipal boundarymunicipal boundarySlow development Slow development downdownNew growth within New growth within undeveloped areas of undeveloped areas of VillageVillage6 lanes thru town6 lanes thru townOpen space in the Open space in the downtown areadowntown area


10 participants10 participantsNew residential New residential growth within or growth within or adjacent to the adjacent to the planned SSAplanned SSAPreserve the wetlands Preserve the wetlands to the south of Villageto the south of Village


5 participants5 participantsMedium density Medium density residential growth residential growth inside the planned inside the planned SSASSANo more high densityNo more high densitySave a corridor for Save a corridor for future highway future highway expansion aroundexpansion around

Station 2Station 2Polk Polk –– 11

14 participants14 participantsLow density Low density residential growth residential growth along Highway 45along Highway 45


10 participants10 participantsRural residential Rural residential along Hwy. 45along Hwy. 45Preserve all resources Preserve all resources except along Hwy. 45except along Hwy. 45


8 participants8 participantsLow density Low density residential growth residential growth adjacent to the adjacent to the planned SSA of planned SSA of SlingerSlingerProtect resources Protect resources except corridor except corridor between Mayfield and between Mayfield and Hwy. 45Hwy. 45

Station 2Station 2Trenton Trenton –– 11

5 participants5 participantsLow density Low density residential growth to residential growth to City of West BendCity of West BendProtect all resourcesProtect all resourcesNo growthNo growthGrowth but Growth but slowslowgrowthgrowthPreserve wetlandsPreserve wetlands


3 participants3 participantsLow density Low density residential growth residential growth inside and adjacent to inside and adjacent to planned SSA of Cityplanned SSA of CityRural residential Rural residential growth adjacent to growth adjacent to environmental environmental corridors and isolated corridors and isolated natural resource areasnatural resource areas


6 participants6 participantsLow density Low density residential growth residential growth inside the planned inside the planned SSA City along Hwy. SSA City along Hwy. 33 northern portion 33 northern portion on Townon TownTown should stay Town should stay ruralrural

Station 2Station 2Wayne Wayne –– 11

1 participant1 participantLow density Low density residential growth residential growth along transportation along transportation corridorscorridorsCommercial around Commercial around Hwy. 41 and DHwy. 41 and D


6 participants6 participantsLow density Low density residential growth residential growth around existing around existing hamletshamletsRural density Rural density residential growth residential growth around low density around low density areasareas


2 participants2 participantsLow density Low density residential growth residential growth around existing around existing hamletshamletsRural density Rural density residential around low residential around low density areas and density areas and transportation transportation corridorscorridors


2 participants2 participantsWe value agricultureWe value agricultureRural densities take Rural densities take up too much landup too much landGrowth around Growth around hamletshamlets

Common Threads of ThoughtCommon Threads of Thought

Local GovLocal Gov’’t Station 2t Station 2Higher densities within or adjacent to planned Higher densities within or adjacent to planned sewer service areas or surrounding hamletssewer service areas or surrounding hamlets

Preserve wetlandsPreserve wetlands

Commercial along major transportation routesCommercial along major transportation routes

Preserve environmentally sensitive landsPreserve environmentally sensitive lands

Preserve agricultural landsPreserve agricultural lands


Visioning Workshop Visioning Workshop –– Station 3Station 3Slide 1, HousingSlide 1, Housing

Rural Estate

Visioning Workshop Visioning Workshop –– Station 3Station 3Slide 12, HousingSlide 12, Housing

Mobile Home Park


Slides 18, 19, 20 Slides 18, 19, 20 –– RetailRetail

18, Retail

19, Mini-Mart

20, Mini-Mart

Visioning Workshop Visioning Workshop –– Station 3Station 3TrendsTrends

Mobile homesMobile homesCondos vs. apartmentsCondos vs. apartmentsAssisted living facilityAssisted living facilityCell towers Cell towers Wind turbinesWind turbinesCommuter railCommuter railLandscapingLandscapingRoundaboutsRoundabouts

Barton, 6Barton, 6 0.7 / 1.80.7 / 1.8Erin, 3Erin, 3 0.0 / 0.00.0 / 0.0Farmington, 8Farmington, 8 0.9 / 2.00.9 / 2.0Hartford, 4Hartford, 4 0.5 / 0.8 0.5 / 0.8 Kewaskum, 8Kewaskum, 8 0.6 / 1.00.6 / 1.0V. Kewaskum, 6V. Kewaskum, 6 0.3 / 0.30.3 / 0.3Polk, 9Polk, 9 0.8 / 1.00.8 / 1.0Trenton, 5Trenton, 5 0.4 / 0.60.4 / 0.6Wayne, 4Wayne, 4 0.8 / 1.30.8 / 1.3

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Most popularMost popularBed & BreakfastBed & BreakfastFarmerFarmer’’s Markets MarketChurch/riverbankChurch/riverbankTown hall Town hall /firehouse/firehouse



Trends Trends Some people were surprised to learn their community had Some people were surprised to learn their community had goals. goals. Many goals received strong support (80Many goals received strong support (80--100% to continue). 100% to continue). Rural character and environmental protection especially Rural character and environmental protection especially strongly supported. strongly supported. In most instances, support was soft for offering a In most instances, support was soft for offering a ““range of range of housing options.housing options.””Only about half supported transportation goals like this Only about half supported transportation goals like this one: one: ““Meet anticipated travel demand with an integrated Meet anticipated travel demand with an integrated transportation system.transportation system.””


SetSet--upupDry erase boardDry erase boardPost it paperPost it paperExample posterExample posterNo schedule No schedule –– open at any timeopen at any timeFacilitationFacilitation

PurposePurposeSince the county comprehensive plan and our Since the county comprehensive plan and our local government plans will be built off of local government plans will be built off of existing adopted land use plans, we wanted existing adopted land use plans, we wanted the public to become more aware of the goals the public to become more aware of the goals outlined in these adopted plans and to voice outlined in these adopted plans and to voice their opinion on their value their opinion on their value –– to continue or to continue or modify these goals.modify these goals.


Countywide Workshop Results Countywide Workshop Results I envision Washington County to beI envision Washington County to be……

““A place where people can live, work, and play while A place where people can live, work, and play while preserving agriculture, open space, and each communitypreserving agriculture, open space, and each community’’s s sense of place.sense of place.””““A safe place where people can live, work and enjoy a A safe place where people can live, work and enjoy a quality of life that is better than average. Having a quality of life that is better than average. Having a government that is responsible to its community and government that is responsible to its community and sensitive to the use of natural resources.sensitive to the use of natural resources.””““A place where the quality of life is the result of good A place where the quality of life is the result of good planning, where people can live close to employment, planning, where people can live close to employment, schools, recreation and shopping. Also, a place where schools, recreation and shopping. Also, a place where agriculture can thrive without interference from agriculture can thrive without interference from development.development.””


Countywide Workshop Results Countywide Workshop Results (cont(cont’’d)d)

I envision Washington County to beI envision Washington County to be……““CrimeCrime--ridden bedroom community lacking in sustainable ridden bedroom community lacking in sustainable economic activity.economic activity.””““Having a balanced comprehensive plan that balances all 9 Having a balanced comprehensive plan that balances all 9 elements with emphasis on agricultural economic needs.elements with emphasis on agricultural economic needs.””““Having thoughtfully planned development near main Having thoughtfully planned development near main highways, with some large areas of agriculture, high highways, with some large areas of agriculture, high quality business and jobs, giving a great quality of life.quality business and jobs, giving a great quality of life.””


Town of Barton Workshop ResultsTown of Barton Workshop ResultsI envision the Town of Barton to beI envision the Town of Barton to be……

““Kept as rural as possible, with future development to be Kept as rural as possible, with future development to be concentrated, thereby concentrated, thereby leaving as much land open for animal leaving as much land open for animal habitat and farming activitieshabitat and farming activities, as possible., as possible.””““Me too.Me too.””““I agree.I agree.””““The place I want to live.The place I want to live.””““Protect Ag Farm Land.Protect Ag Farm Land.””““Leave well enough alone!!Leave well enough alone!!””


Town of Farmington Workshop ResultsTown of Farmington Workshop ResultsI envision the Town of Farmington to beI envision the Town of Farmington to be……

““Commits to preserving farms and open space while Commits to preserving farms and open space while allowing responsible development which enhances allowing responsible development which enhances desirability of living here.desirability of living here.””“…“…farming.farming.””


Town of Hartford Workshop ResultsTown of Hartford Workshop ResultsI envision the Town of Hartford to beI envision the Town of Hartford to be……

““Rural and culturally diverse!Rural and culturally diverse!””““RuralRural…… A place to escape the high concentration of A place to escape the high concentration of people in the city and be secure that growth/development people in the city and be secure that growth/development wonwon’’t take place here.t take place here.””“…“…empowered to protect itsempowered to protect its’’ residents from the rapacious residents from the rapacious development and geopolitical incursions of the City of development and geopolitical incursions of the City of Hartford!Hartford!””““A community where the quality of life is evident due to A community where the quality of life is evident due to the good planning and vision regarding preservation of the good planning and vision regarding preservation of prime farmland, important natural resources, density of prime farmland, important natural resources, density of housing and transportation routes.housing and transportation routes.””


Village of Kewaskum Workshop ResultsVillage of Kewaskum Workshop ResultsI envision the Village of Kewaskum to beI envision the Village of Kewaskum to be……

““A village that has some industry and jobs versus being a A village that has some industry and jobs versus being a bedroom community; a community that values its young bedroom community; a community that values its young people and provides good schools for them; a place that people and provides good schools for them; a place that offers good library services in an expanded building or new offers good library services in an expanded building or new building; a village that looks out for its citizens and looks building; a village that looks out for its citizens and looks ahead, beyond its next budget!ahead, beyond its next budget!””““A wonderful place to live and raise a family.A wonderful place to live and raise a family.””


Village of Kewaskum Workshop Results Village of Kewaskum Workshop Results (cont(cont’’d)d)

I envision the Village of Kewaskum to beI envision the Village of Kewaskum to be……““What was once a nice community is now growing out of What was once a nice community is now growing out of control. The appropriate place for new businesses is where control. The appropriate place for new businesses is where the Village Center was supposed to be built, but now there the Village Center was supposed to be built, but now there are condos and houses being planned on that site. are condos and houses being planned on that site. As for the population estimates of 9,000+ people in the As for the population estimates of 9,000+ people in the next 5 years that was reported at the Waste Water meeting, next 5 years that was reported at the Waste Water meeting, the estimate is completely ridiculous and is not a good the estimate is completely ridiculous and is not a good reason to spend $10.8 million.reason to spend $10.8 million.””



I envision the Village of Kewaskum to beI envision the Village of Kewaskum to be……““Get the dogs and bikes off the sidewalks so people can Get the dogs and bikes off the sidewalks so people can enjoy a walk without getting ran over or chased by a dog. enjoy a walk without getting ran over or chased by a dog. Check dog Check dog liscensingliscensing too. Most are too. Most are liscensedliscensed..””““A safe place to live. It should have services such as A safe place to live. It should have services such as police, fire protection, library, etc. It should also have police, fire protection, library, etc. It should also have limited growth (so schools sizes can keep up) and plenty of limited growth (so schools sizes can keep up) and plenty of green space.green space.””



I envision the Village of Kewaskum to beI envision the Village of Kewaskum to be……““Goal #5 Goal #5 –– We need a bypass for Highway 45.We need a bypass for Highway 45.Goal #6 Goal #6 –– We should look at the fire chief position We should look at the fire chief position –– I think I think it is a little early for a fullit is a little early for a full--time chief.time chief.Goal #7 Goal #7 –– We should be planning and get started on up We should be planning and get started on up grading our library (new library in Kewaskum).grading our library (new library in Kewaskum).””““I lived in Kewaskum since 1973 and have had to drive to I lived in Kewaskum since 1973 and have had to drive to Milwaukee to support my family because wages are too Milwaukee to support my family because wages are too low here low here –– attract more business attract more business –– paid workers on public paid workers on public project prevailing wages and enforce it.project prevailing wages and enforce it.””



I envision the Village of Kewaskum to beI envision the Village of Kewaskum to be……““As a new resident, I believe you need to look at the lack of As a new resident, I believe you need to look at the lack of industry on the Hwy. 45 corridor. A lot of people leave industry on the Hwy. 45 corridor. A lot of people leave here to work. Need the industrial development to help pay here to work. Need the industrial development to help pay for the growth already here. Itfor the growth already here. It’’s a great quaint community s a great quaint community that is a very nice place to live. Pave the bike path and that is a very nice place to live. Pave the bike path and more bike traffic will come and add to economy.more bike traffic will come and add to economy.””““Some room for industrial development to have some Some room for industrial development to have some better paying jobs in the area. More restaurants better paying jobs in the area. More restaurants –– not just not just fast food. Niche retail to fit the village image. Too close tofast food. Niche retail to fit the village image. Too close toWest Bend for bigger retail. Keep growth measured to West Bend for bigger retail. Keep growth measured to insure quality of living.insure quality of living.””



I envision the Village of Kewaskum to beI envision the Village of Kewaskum to be……““My vision was gone once our village became surrounded My vision was gone once our village became surrounded by developments. What was once a quiet and friendly by developments. What was once a quiet and friendly community is gone. We need to slow down the growth and community is gone. We need to slow down the growth and stop the developers from ruining this village any further!!stop the developers from ruining this village any further!!””““Kewaskum has grown mainly because families are Kewaskum has grown mainly because families are moving here from Milwaukee to get away from the moving here from Milwaukee to get away from the problems they had there, mainly problems they had there, mainly –– traffic, crime, racism and traffic, crime, racism and high cost of living. Now the same problems are brought high cost of living. Now the same problems are brought out to our community, and they still have to drive to out to our community, and they still have to drive to Milwaukee to work.Milwaukee to work.””



I envision the Village of Kewaskum to beI envision the Village of Kewaskum to be……““A place to work. Not a place to leave to go to work.A place to work. Not a place to leave to go to work.””““To me we need to go and get businesses to move here and To me we need to go and get businesses to move here and hire people for jobs. We do not need anymore rich people hire people for jobs. We do not need anymore rich people to come buy up land and divide it for new homes.to come buy up land and divide it for new homes.””““I would like to see NO more residential growth in I would like to see NO more residential growth in Kewaskum Kewaskum –– would like to see Hwy. 45 south of town would like to see Hwy. 45 south of town rerouted around town.rerouted around town.””““Would like 2Would like 2ndnd or 3or 3rdrd opinion on the engineering waste opinion on the engineering waste water treatment plant.water treatment plant.””


Town of Polk Workshop Results Town of Polk Workshop Results I envision the Town of Polk to beI envision the Town of Polk to be……

““a community that is environmentally friendly, preserves a community that is environmentally friendly, preserves its agricultural roots, welcomes and promotes natural its agricultural roots, welcomes and promotes natural activities (such as horseback riding, hiking, and fishingactivities (such as horseback riding, hiking, and fishing……), ), +5 acre residential lots, and is a place where families can +5 acre residential lots, and is a place where families can raise children and live the rest of their lives in a home and raise children and live the rest of their lives in a home and community they love.community they love.””““All future buildings should be environmentally friendly All future buildings should be environmentally friendly and easy on the earth. No more highway expansion to and easy on the earth. No more highway expansion to encourage more high speed traffic. encourage more high speed traffic. AcceptAccept the tractors, the the tractors, the smells and the wildlife.smells and the wildlife.



““I would like to see a community more friendly to I would like to see a community more friendly to pedestrians and cyclists, more attendance at town meetings, pedestrians and cyclists, more attendance at town meetings, and more willingness of citizens to get involved with local and more willingness of citizens to get involved with local politics and run for office.politics and run for office.””““Source for providing gravel thru preservation of mining Source for providing gravel thru preservation of mining sites.sites.””“…“…a place for residential sites appropriate for subdivisions a place for residential sites appropriate for subdivisions according to Title X to prevent villages from annexing according to Title X to prevent villages from annexing properties and creating small sites for development.properties and creating small sites for development.””



““Hope to see the Town of Polk retain as much of the rural Hope to see the Town of Polk retain as much of the rural atmosphere as possible. Preservation of the woodlands to atmosphere as possible. Preservation of the woodlands to Cedar Creek of the lakes. The loss of any of this will turn Cedar Creek of the lakes. The loss of any of this will turn us into a suburb of Milwaukee.us into a suburb of Milwaukee.””““Our community should be safe, family friendly and Our community should be safe, family friendly and provide hunting, fishing, parks, biking, hiking and all provide hunting, fishing, parks, biking, hiking and all outdoor activities. Do we have a pool for winter use by outdoor activities. Do we have a pool for winter use by residents? We should. We should have the best schools.residents? We should. We should have the best schools.””““Would like to see the Village of Slinger Would like to see the Village of Slinger not to expandnot to expand any any further than they are. Also a stop nfurther than they are. Also a stop n’’ go light on Hwy. 60 go light on Hwy. 60 and Hillside.and Hillside.””



““I envision the Town of Polk to be a community that has I envision the Town of Polk to be a community that has preserved its rural character and limited growth to the areas preserved its rural character and limited growth to the areas near Jackson and Highways 41/45. It is my hope that our near Jackson and Highways 41/45. It is my hope that our children and grandchildren will be able to have corridors of children and grandchildren will be able to have corridors of preserved forests, prairies, and wetlands to enjoy. I preserved forests, prairies, and wetlands to enjoy. I envision a community that promotes and encourages horses envision a community that promotes and encourages horses and other livestock without restrictive and prohibitive and other livestock without restrictive and prohibitive guidelines. To resist the urban sprawl and promote nature guidelines. To resist the urban sprawl and promote nature above personal profits for developers will be a lofty and above personal profits for developers will be a lofty and worthwhile goal.worthwhile goal.””


Town of Trenton Workshop Results Town of Trenton Workshop Results I envision the Town of Trenton to beI envision the Town of Trenton to be……

““No multiNo multi--family housing (more than duplex) buildings.family housing (more than duplex) buildings.””““More preservation by woodlands and farmland.More preservation by woodlands and farmland.””““Maintain the rural atmosphere of the Town!Maintain the rural atmosphere of the Town!””““Save our wetlands. We need the aquifers for our Save our wetlands. We need the aquifers for our groundwater. We do not need an airport expansion which groundwater. We do not need an airport expansion which would destroy this area, and its groundwater.?would destroy this area, and its groundwater.?


Town of Wayne Workshop Results Town of Wayne Workshop Results I envision the Town of Wayne to beI envision the Town of Wayne to be……

““Balanced residential and business growth while preserving Balanced residential and business growth while preserving our rural character, environment and agriculture. And our rural character, environment and agriculture. And utilize our major highways for rural residential and utilize our major highways for rural residential and business development (and hamlets) and preserve farmland business development (and hamlets) and preserve farmland other areas.other areas.””““Rural community primarily farming and rural home sites Rural community primarily farming and rural home sites with some businesses in the hamlets on farms and along the with some businesses in the hamlets on farms and along the transportation corridors. It would be good to have transportation corridors. It would be good to have windmills and a modern communication network.windmills and a modern communication network.””


Town of Wayne Workshop Results Town of Wayne Workshop Results I envision the Town of Wayne to beI envision the Town of Wayne to be……

““Preserve agriculture while promoting planned growth to Preserve agriculture while promoting planned growth to preserve high quality of life thru progressive development preserve high quality of life thru progressive development by responsible leadership. We should have a by responsible leadership. We should have a balancedbalancedresidential and business growth while to preserve our rural residential and business growth while to preserve our rural character, environment and agriculture Ex: a transportation character, environment and agriculture Ex: a transportation system to utilize major/main highway arteries Hwy. 41. system to utilize major/main highway arteries Hwy. 41. For rural residential development & commercial (as well as For rural residential development & commercial (as well as the hamlets) and preserve farmland in the other areas.the hamlets) and preserve farmland in the other areas.””



No visioning statements written for:No visioning statements written for:Town of AddisonTown of AddisonTown of ErinTown of ErinTown of GermantownTown of GermantownTown of KewaskumTown of Kewaskum


Common Threads of ThoughtCommon Threads of ThoughtPreserving agriculturePreserving agricultureDevelop responsiblyDevelop responsiblyPreserve rural community characterPreserve rural community characterKeep communities safeKeep communities safeHigh quality of lifeHigh quality of life


SetSet--upupDry erase boardDry erase boardPost it paperPost it paperNo schedule No schedule –– open at any timeopen at any timeFacilitationFacilitation

PurposePurposeThis allows a free flow of comments on all of This allows a free flow of comments on all of the elements of the comprehensive plan, a the elements of the comprehensive plan, a specific component of the workshop, the specific component of the workshop, the workshop as a whole, or planning in general.workshop as a whole, or planning in general.


Countywide Workshop Results Countywide Workshop Results Parting WordsParting Words

Land UseLand UseWell plannedWell planned5 acre lots are too large (waste of land, increased pollution du5 acre lots are too large (waste of land, increased pollution due to e to cutting grass, etc.)cutting grass, etc.)Keep industry near major transportation routesKeep industry near major transportation routes

AgricultureAgriculturePreserve some large agriculture areasPreserve some large agriculture areasNo subdivisions in the middle of prime farm landNo subdivisions in the middle of prime farm landAdopt the Adopt the ““revisedrevised”” Farmland Preservation paperFarmland Preservation paper



Parting WordsParting WordsEconomic DevelopmentEconomic Development

In a sustainable, environmentally friendly mannerIn a sustainable, environmentally friendly mannerEncourage Encourage ““Home BasedHome Based”” businessesbusinessesBusiness friendlyBusiness friendly

UtilitiesUtilitiesA plan to encourage conservationA plan to encourage conservation

HousingHousingMixed housing in some developmentMixed housing in some developmentConserve land by increased densityConserve land by increased densityWide range of housing stockWide range of housing stock



Parting WordsParting WordsNatural ResourcesNatural Resources

Preserve groundwaterPreserve groundwater

TransportationTransportationBike Bike ““laneslanes”” on county highwayson county highwaysMore hiking/biking trailsMore hiking/biking trailsLeave hiking/biking to the local municipalitiesLeave hiking/biking to the local municipalities

OtherOtherUpdate tax, etc. to preserve open space and accommodate more Update tax, etc. to preserve open space and accommodate more peoplepeople


Town of Barton Workshop Results Town of Barton Workshop Results Parting WordsParting Words

Land UseLand UseAgriculture preservationAgriculture preservationWildlife corridors should be contiguous and connectedWildlife corridors should be contiguous and connected

HousingHousingStop building large boxesStop building large boxesNot sellingNot selling

Ag./Nat. ResourcesAg./Nat. ResourcesWatershed preservation Watershed preservation –– i.e. treesi.e. trees--green areasgreen areas


Town of Hartford Workshop Results Town of Hartford Workshop Results Parting WordsParting Words

Land UseLand UseNo land bank for the City of HartfordNo land bank for the City of HartfordKeep Agriculture, Green SpaceKeep Agriculture, Green Space

TransportationTransportationNo Southern bypass No Southern bypass –– enlarge Hwy. 60? 4 lane?enlarge Hwy. 60? 4 lane?Make a decision!! (Before it costs more)Make a decision!! (Before it costs more)

Ag./Nat. ResourcesAg./Nat. ResourcesPreserve prime Preserve prime agag. Land!. Land!Use PDR programUse PDR programKeep rural and agriculturalKeep rural and agricultural


Town of Hartford Workshop Results Town of Hartford Workshop Results (cont(cont’’d)d)

Parting WordsParting WordsHousingHousing

MultiMulti--family not appropriatefamily not appropriateThere are more than enough houses in the Town of Hartford. We There are more than enough houses in the Town of Hartford. We dondon’’t need more, and no multit need more, and no multi--familyfamily

Economic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentOffice on major highways OKOffice on major highways OKNo big box retailNo big box retailNo growth: Keep RuralNo growth: Keep Rural


Village of Kewaskum Workshop Results Village of Kewaskum Workshop Results Parting WordsParting Words

Economic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentNeed to have a Need to have a planplan

Attract industryAttract industry


Town of Polk Workshop Results Town of Polk Workshop Results Parting WordsParting Words

Land UseLand UseProtect open spaces, woodlands, wetlands and prime farmlandProtect open spaces, woodlands, wetlands and prime farmlandPlant More TreesPlant More Trees

TransportationTransportationHwy. 164 Hwy. 164 mustmust remain 2remain 2--lanes in the Town of Polk. (Two people lanes in the Town of Polk. (Two people agreed with this statement.)agreed with this statement.)

HousingHousing5 and 10 acre lots5 and 10 acre lots+5 acre lots +5 acre lots –– minimumminimumNo 5 and 10 acre lotsNo 5 and 10 acre lots


Town of Polk Workshop Results Town of Polk Workshop Results (cont(cont’’d)d)

Parting WordsParting WordsAgricultureAgriculture

Keep Tax Low!Keep Tax Low!Promote horse farmsPromote horse farms

Economic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentEncourage small businesses and services along 60 & PEncourage small businesses and services along 60 & P

OtherOtherBring wireless service to areaBring wireless service to area



No parting words written for:No parting words written for:Town of AddisonTown of AddisonTown of ErinTown of ErinTown of FarmingtonTown of FarmingtonTown of GermantownTown of GermantownTown of KewaskumTown of KewaskumTown of TrentonTown of TrentonTown of WayneTown of Wayne


Common Threads of ThoughtCommon Threads of ThoughtAg./Nat. ResourcesAg./Nat. Resources

Preserve Preserve agag land and environmental corridorsland and environmental corridorsKeep communities ruralKeep communities ruralKeep taxes lowKeep taxes low

Land UseLand UsePreserve Preserve agag landlandProtect open space and natural resourcesProtect open space and natural resources


Common Threads of ThoughtCommon Threads of Thought(cont(cont’’d)d)

Economic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentBusiness friendlyBusiness friendlyNo big box retailNo big box retailEncourage small businessesEncourage small businesses

HousingHousingReduce number of multiReduce number of multi--familyfamilyNo large boxesNo large boxesMixed housing stockMixed housing stock


Common Threads of ThoughtCommon Threads of Thought(cont(cont’’d)d)

TransportationTransportationMore biking/hiking trailsMore biking/hiking trailsMore bike lanesMore bike lanes

UtilitiesUtilitiesEncourage conservationEncourage conservation

Visioning Workshop Visioning Workshop –– EvaluationsEvaluations

Common ThoughtsCommon ThoughtsVery positive feedback!Very positive feedback!

Felt good to express opinionsFelt good to express opinionsVery informativeVery informativeExcellent presentationsExcellent presentationsHelpful staffHelpful staff

Room to improveRoom to improveMore timeMore timeBackground informationBackground informationMore participationMore participation

Comprehensive PlanningComprehensive Planning

WhatWhat’’s next for Public Participation?s next for Public Participation?Feb 08 Feb 08 –– June 08June 08

Public Informational meetings on draft plans Public Informational meetings on draft plans -- One held One held countywide and one for each local partnercountywide and one for each local partner

Coordinated and staffed by County, UW Extension and SoutheasternCoordinated and staffed by County, UW Extension and SoutheasternWisconsin Regional Planning Commission staffWisconsin Regional Planning Commission staff

Public Hearings Public Hearings –– Held by each partnering plan commission and Held by each partnering plan commission and County Planning, Conservation and Parks CommitteeCounty Planning, Conservation and Parks Committee

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