PLAN COMMISSION RECAP - MARCH 19

ACTION ITEMS
Annexation - Robert Grasee & Robert Grasse, Jr. (Hwy 44 east) - The Grasee's are asking the city to annex roughly 10 acres between Highway 44 and Olden Road from the town of Ripon. After hearing from the Grasee's and the town of Ripon, the Commission unanimously approved the annexation and sent it to the Council for final approval next month.

Certified Survey Map (extraterritorial) – Robert Grasse, Jr. was requesting that the city not require dedication of a Master Plan street north of the city along Highway E. Master plan streets have been a problem for some time. I think we found a good compromise. The street will show up on the deed, and, if the Grasse's sell, the street would be dedicated to the city.

Vacation – Blossom Street (Watson to Ransom Streets) - This is a continuation of our discussions on the possible vacation of the street in downtown Ripon. The Council on March 10th unanimously approved sending this to the Plan Commission. The Commission voted to table the issue until next month while an easement issue is worked out with Boca Grande Development and a private property owner.

DISCUSSION ITEMS
Master plan streets located west/north of Eureka and West Fond du Lac Streets - The Commission and the town of Ripon discussed the streets and roads on the master plan in the northwest quadrant of the city. We spent a considerable amount of time looking at different routes to connect Highway 44 to Highway 23 across the northern edge of the city. The big problem is connecting back to Highway 23 west of the city. Talks will continue next month.

Residential uses in B-1 (central business) and B-2 (highway business) districts - This was tabled as our attorney was not present.

Proposed land use for south side of Hwy 44 across from City’s business park - This has been added to the agenda since it was first issued. There has been some concern about having land between Highway 44 and Olden Road dedicated as park land. The Commission decided to change the use to mixed use, which could allow for some residential and some highway business.

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