1. 24-0864 Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Wauwatosa from Single Family Residential (R1-6) District to Neighborhood Village Trade/Planned Unit Development (C1/PUD) District at 7460 Blanchard Street
I respectfully submit my concerns about approval of this rezoning and the project overall in light of the sale and redevelopment of St. Bernard. That in itself will transform the Village and warrants taking a step back to reconsider what to do with the Blanchard parking lots.
I’m not opposed to development; however, the way this proposal has evolved from where it started will bring too much density in the Village especially when coupled with the St. Bernard development. The proposal to close the middle schools and move students to the elementary and high schools will also bring more traffic and congestion with Lincoln and East HS just to the north.
I appreciate that much work has already been done to move this forward but must register my concern nonetheless. If all this change comes to the Village, how will the city resources support the additional traffic and congestion?
I am opposed to rezoning this property until a traffic study is done after the St. Bernard development is occupied. Additionally, the proposed development does not provide needed parking for downtown businesses after parking for residents and guests are added to spots for the public. This is assuming, of course, that one could exit ones car after the proposed size of the space is reduced.
Deborah Dorn
2526 N. 73rd St.
Here is the logical and obvious why:
• The project has been in process for over four years and does not have any obvious Wauwatosa citizen / taxpayer / voter support. Please be mindful these are the individuals who elected you to serve and LISTEN to them.
• The property is City-owned and functioning as it should providing much needed parking for Village businesses in the interim.
• Public parking will become more critical with the pending St. Bernard development, it is logical to phase major developments in the Village to minimize impact.
• At both the Plan Commission and Public Hearing/Common Council meetings, only the developer spoke in favor of the project, while everyone else requested a pause or opposed the project.
Additionally, the concessions being requested by the developer via a PUD for “Harlow and Hem” (beyond the TIF gift and gift of land being sold at a fraction of market value) are all unacceptable from our viewpoint and it appears the vast majority of Wauwatosa citizens / taxpayers / voters are in alignment in that opposition.
It would be logical and appropriate to allow the St. Bernard’s project to be completed first and then reevaluate the next steps in housing for our Village. Concerns about traffic, pedestrian and bike safety, parking, the impact on local businesses, and the Village's character should be addressed.
It is imperative you are mindful of the opinions being expressed by the individuals who elected you to serve and LISTEN to them.
Thank you for your time, expertise and talents in providing the public service that you do, it is appreciated.
John Balzer
Jacki King
7808 Geralayne Circle
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Please refer to my comment regarding the next item.
I oppose the rezoning proposal vehemently.
Kevin F Pulz
I respectfully submit my concerns about approval of this rezoning and the project overall in light of the sale and redevelopment of St. Bernard. That in itself will transform the Village and warrants taking a step back to reconsider what to do with the Blanchard parking lots.
I’m not opposed to development; however, the way this proposal has evolved from where it started will bring too much density in the Village especially when coupled with the St. Bernard development. The proposal to close the middle schools and move students to the elementary and high schools will also bring more traffic and congestion with Lincoln and East HS just to the north.
I appreciate that much work has already been done to move this forward but must register my concern nonetheless. If all this change comes to the Village, how will the city resources support the additional traffic and congestion?
I oppose this rezoning until the completion of the St. Bernard’s property and a traffic study and overall assessment of density impact to this area.
I am opposed to rezoning this property until a traffic study is done after the St. Bernard development is occupied. Additionally, the proposed development does not provide needed parking for downtown businesses after parking for residents and guests are added to spots for the public. This is assuming, of course, that one could exit ones car after the proposed size of the space is reduced.
Deborah Dorn
2526 N. 73rd St.
Please PAUSE the “Harlow and Hem” project.
Here is the logical and obvious why:
• The project has been in process for over four years and does not have any obvious Wauwatosa citizen / taxpayer / voter support. Please be mindful these are the individuals who elected you to serve and LISTEN to them.
• The property is City-owned and functioning as it should providing much needed parking for Village businesses in the interim.
• Public parking will become more critical with the pending St. Bernard development, it is logical to phase major developments in the Village to minimize impact.
• At both the Plan Commission and Public Hearing/Common Council meetings, only the developer spoke in favor of the project, while everyone else requested a pause or opposed the project.
Additionally, the concessions being requested by the developer via a PUD for “Harlow and Hem” (beyond the TIF gift and gift of land being sold at a fraction of market value) are all unacceptable from our viewpoint and it appears the vast majority of Wauwatosa citizens / taxpayers / voters are in alignment in that opposition.
It would be logical and appropriate to allow the St. Bernard’s project to be completed first and then reevaluate the next steps in housing for our Village. Concerns about traffic, pedestrian and bike safety, parking, the impact on local businesses, and the Village's character should be addressed.
It is imperative you are mindful of the opinions being expressed by the individuals who elected you to serve and LISTEN to them.
Thank you for your time, expertise and talents in providing the public service that you do, it is appreciated.
John Balzer
Jacki King
7808 Geralayne Circle
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
This should not be re-zoned.
No. Terrible use of space. This should not be re-zoned.