CARPC AGENDA COVER SHEET
Executive Summary
September 25, 2008
Item 7
Re: Consideration of Resolution CARPC No. 2008-17 amending the Dane County Land
Use and Transportation Plan and the Dane County Water Quality Plan by revising
the Mt. Horeb Urban Service Area boundary and environmental corridors in the
Village of Mt. Horeb, Town of Springdale, and Town of Blue Mounds
Decision Items:
1. Consideration of Resolution CARPC No. 2008-17
Staff Comment on Item: A public hearing was held on this request at the July 10, 2008
CARPC meeting. Several issues were raised by the staff analysis, and at the public hearing and
subsequent Commission discussion. The Commission deferred action on the proposal until
more information could be provided. The Village of Mount Horeb has revised its submittal to
reduce the request acreage and has provided additional information. The revised submittal and
a response document are both enclosed. Specifically the following measures have been taken:
1. The area proposed for agricultural use within the proposed urban service area addition
has been deleted from the request, reducing the total area from 340 acres to 277 acres,
and reducing the developable area from 192 acres to 144 acres.
2. The Village is including the retrofit regional stormwater facility in its capital plan. This
retrofit facility will treat stormwater runoff from the older portions of the village, which
were developed prior to stormwater standards and where stormwater is currently being
discharged to Schlapbach Creek untreated and uncontrolled.
3. The Village has committed to creating a stormwater utility which will ensure the longterm financing of maintenance for stormwater facilities.
4. The Village is requiring financial sureties from developers as part of the development
agreements for the amendment area to ensure adherence to the conditions of approval.
5. The Village has initiated an interagency stormwater workgroup with participation from
WDNR, DCL&WRD, CARPC, and the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association. This
workgroup will meet monthly to address stormwater issues relative to the Village of
Mount Horeb.
6. The Village is pursuing a boundary agreement with the Town of Springdale, and the
parties have met to discuss a draft agreement. Comments from the Town of Springdale
and the Town of Blue Mounds have been included in the material provided by the
Village. Staff will also contact both town chairs and will report additional findings to the
Commission at the 9/25 meeting.
The Village has made substantive effort to show that it recognizes the need for aggressive
stormwater management and stream stewardship since these issues were raised at the July 10
meeting. Discussions held between the staff of WDNR, CARPC, Upper Sugar River Watershed
Association, and the Village clarified a number of issues which appear to have been the result
of miscommunication between the Village and the Watershed Association. A number of these
issues were clarified at the meeting and during a subsequent interagency stormwater
workgroup. The foundation for a partnership between the Village and the Watershed
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Association has been put in place through these discussions and through the creation of the
workgroup.
An important element of the proposed amendment is the installation of a regional retrofit
stormwater management facility to treat and control runoff from the older portions of the
Village. This facility is expected to substantially improve water quality and habitat in the
stream. Initial discussions of a conceptual approach to the design of this facility occurred at
the workgroup meeting where DNR staff specializing in stormwater, stream habitat, and water
quality provided input. DNR staff will be visiting the site to provide more detailed guidance on
the design of the facility during upcoming workgroup meetings.
Other stormwater management facilities will be required as part of the development in the
amendment area and will be enforced through the sewer extension process. Similar facilities
have been installed as part of the development on the east side of the Village with great success
and good results (the WDNR has commented that the design approach for these facilities have
been effective; these designs were the result of RPC conditions of approval and DNR, RPC, and
DCL&WRD staff involvement in guiding the design of the facilities).
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment as revised, and as shown on Revised
Map 1 based on the land uses and services outlined in the Village of Mount Horeb submittal,
and conditioned on the Village pursuing the following:
1. In cooperation with the WDNR, DCL&WRC, CARPC, and the Watershed Association
develop an acceptable regional stormwater treatment and management train to treat
and manage the runoff currently discharging into Schlapbach Creek from the developed
portions of the Village of Mount Horeb. This train should capture sediment and
attenuate the flow spikes and restore to the extent possible the original hydrologic
regime of the stream. Such restoration should be compatible with brook trout habitat to
the extent feasible. This regional facility is independent of the proposed development,
but should be constructed by 2013 and prior to any development on the Lukken parcel.
2. Develop a comprehensive stormwater management plan in collaboration with the
WDNR, and include clear, timely, and concrete implementation steps for this plan. The
stormwater management plan should be developed with the purpose of assisting in the
restoration of receiving streams and their habitats, and preserving the hydrology of the
headwater streams with potential for impact by the Village.
3. Develop and implement an aggressive construction erosion plan for the development.
For added protection, include the use of polymers and limit the extent of disturbed
areas in addition to other erosion control measures.
4. Submit a detailed stormwater management plan for CARPC and DCL&WRD staff review
and approval prior to land disturbing activities in the area. The stormwater
management plan should include the following:
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Maintain the pre-development hydrologic regime (rates and volumes) by maximizing
infiltration with special attention to clean rooftop runoff infiltration, minimizing
impervious surfaces, and through detention.
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Include thermal sinks in outfall structures to reduce the discharge temperature to
levels protective of brook trout.
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Provide water quality treatment to mitigate the impacts of development to the
maximum extent feasible and at a minimum capture of 80% of sediment load for up
to a 2 year storm.
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Prevent increased off-site flooding and erosion.
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Provide aggressive construction erosion control practices and enforcement through
the Village Engineer during land development, and by the Village Building Inspector
during lot development.
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Install stormwater facilities prior to other land disturbing activities in the area.
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Stormwater facilities to be publicly managed (privately owned facilities to have
easements and legally enforceable maintenance agreement with Village).
5. Develop a tree and vegetation protection and restoration plan for the areas in
environmental corridors, with special emphasis on stabilizing stream buffer areas and
preventing erosion and unstable slopes. Include restoration of disturbed areas to native
vegetation.
6. The proposed environmental corridors shall be substantially retained. Any major
encroachment into the corridors is presumed to have adverse water quality impacts due
to the presence of steep slopes, stream buffers, and woodlands. The minimum stream
buffer with native vegetation is 200 feet in the northwest corner of the Schroeder
portion of the amendment area.
It is also recommended that the Village of Mount Horeb pursue the following:
1. Consider a narrower pavement width for Brookwood Drive extended in order to reduce
speeding. It is likely that there will be few, if any, parked cars on the street most of the
time yet sufficient pavement to accommodate four lanes of traffic. Alternatively, the
parking and bike lanes will need to be striped and other traffic calming measures
employed.
2. Re-consider the proposed multi-use path along the south side of CTH S. Paths next to
urban streets pose operational problems at street intersections and often increase the
hazards to bicyclists (See p. 4-3 of WisDOT’s Wisconsin Bicycle Facility Design Manual
(Jan. 2004)). Instead, it is recommended that consideration be given to using the
planned local streets parallel to CTH S with a connecting path through the school site.
The proposed location of the path crossing of STH 78 adjacent to the roundabout is also
not recommended for safety reasons. Providing a crossing at Manor Drive would be
preferable. There are also On-Road Bike Facility Improvements needed on CTH S and
Business 18/151.
3. In collaboration with the WDNR, USGS, Dane County, and CARPC, initiate a
comprehensive ecosystem study of the headwater areas of the streams surrounding the
Mount Horeb Urban Service Area. These study areas are the following:
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Schlapbach Creek (to confluence with Sugar River),
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West Branch Sugar River (portion in Town of Blue Mounds),
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Mount Vernon Creek and its tributaries (portion of Fryes Feeder, Deer Creek, and
Mount Vernon Creek in the Town of Springdale),
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German Valley Branch (to confluence with Blue Mounds Branch),
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Moen Creek and Elvers Creek (to confluence with Bohn Creek), and
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Sugar River (portion in the Town of Cross Plains to confluence with Schlapbach
Creek).
The purpose of this comprehensive study is to assess the impacts of development on
stream ecosystems, and to develop and implement conservation plans for the
watersheds to ensure the protection of these streams as viable, high quality, cold water
ecosystems. Future plans for growth in these portions of the noted watersheds should
be with the full consideration of the findings of this comprehensive study and the
conservation plans for each of the streams.
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Presented with Item:
Letter from Larry Bierke, Village Administrator, dated September 16, 2008
Comments from the Town of Springdale and the Town of Blue Mounds
Village response to CARPC questions
Village Submittal, amended draft dated September 16, 2008 (attachments 1 through
7 not included; no changes from original submittal)
Comment letter from Donald Steinhauer and Rollie Schraepher; Village Trustees
Draft Resolution CARPC No. 2008-17 and Revised Map 1
Contact for Further Information:
Kamran Mesbah, Deputy Director
266-9283
[email protected]
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Village of Mount Horeb
138 E Main St/Mt Horeb, WI 53572/(608) 437-6884/Fax (608) 437-3190/[email protected]
Website: www.mounthorebwi.info
September 16, 2008
To the Capital Area Regional Plan Commission,
The Village of Mount Horeb came before your body on July 10, 2008 with a
request to amend our urban service area. That request was ultimately tabled
until August 28th, 2008 and later, at the Village’s request, rescheduled for
September 25th.
The staff and elected officials of the Village of Mount Horeb have taken several
steps to try and remedy the concerns that the Regional Plan Commission raised
at their July 10th, 2008 meeting.
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The Village has asked the Town of Blue Mounds and the Town of
Springdale for an official statement as to their position on our application.
Attached are statements that the Regional Plan Commission already
received from the Town of Blue Mounds and the Town of Springdale.
As requested, the Village Board and Town Board of Springdale had an
additional meeting to discuss the Boundary Agreement and we are moving
forward with additional public hearings. There was very little opposition to
the proposed Agreement at our first public hearing.
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The Village has met with the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association
three times to discuss their concerns and to plan future projects together.
The first meeting occurred on July 29th whereby we discussed the
concerns of the USRWA that were mentioned at the CARPC meeting. We
also decided to begin meeting on a regular/monthly basis to go over
concerns of the USRWA and/or the DNR. The first such meeting was held
on August 15th, 2008 and again on September 4th. Together we are
working on proposed water quality features for Schlapbach Creek and on
the Brookstone Environmental Corridor.
On Aug 20th there was also a meeting with Dane County, CARPC, and the
Upper Sugar River Watershed Association to discuss and plan for the
proposed detention basin for Schlapbach Creek.
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The Village has added the detention basin on Schlapbach Creek to our
five year Capital Improvement Plan.
In preparation for today’s meeting, Village staff have also requested copies of the
July 10th meeting tapes and written down every question that the Village was
asked. Attached to this memo is a list of those questions and written responses
to each of them.
The Village is confident that it has provided a complete and accurate application
to the Regional Planning Commission. Our application specifically answers each
and all of the criteria adopted by the Plan Commission, answers all of the
questions raised at the July 10th meeting, and also shows how the Village has
engaged other entities to ensure that all of their comments and concerns are
heard by the Regional Plan Commission board; whether they are in favor or
against our proposal.
The Village of Mount Horeb does hereby request that that Capital Area Regional
Plan Commission vote to approve our Urban Service Area Amendment Request
as amended, and upon meeting CARPC staff recommended conditions.
Thank you,
Lawrence F. Bierke
Village Administrator
NEIGHBORING TOWNS OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
TOWN OF SPRINGDALE:
RESOLUTION: VILLAGE OF MT. HOREB URBAN SERVICE AREA AMENDMENT:
MOTION by Hefty/Schwenn: Whereas the Town of Springdale wishes to
preserve and enhance the water quality in Schlapbach Creek, therefore
the Town supports CARPC efforts to prevent excessive urban run-off into
the stream system. Now Therefore, in principle, the Town of Springdale
is not opposed to the CARPC application of the lands restricted to the
2005 Adopted Village of Mt. Horeb Comprehensive Plan. However, a lively
response at our public Town Board meeting suggests we should have a
joint meeting of the Village Trustees and the Town Board to discuss the
CARPC application and the draft boundary agreement. We would suggest
that the Village CARPC application be delayed until after this meeting.
Discussion: Town Chairman Eloranta suggested a meeting be held in
September, 2008 since he will be out of the country in August, 2008.
Motion carried 3-0.
TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS:
While we are not opposed to the petition, we would like it known that
at this time the Town of Blue Mounds does not have on file a boundary
agreement with the Village of Mount Horeb. As we are working now on
our Comprehensive Plan, this will be part of that process and we are
concerned that if you adopt their petition, it could cause some
problems with out joint boundary process in the future. Thank you for
considering our concerns with this petition.
QUESTIONS ASKED AT CARPC MEETING
(July 10, 2008)
1. Was there any promise of automatic approval for urban surface area if you were
within the map?
There are never promises made for “automatic approval”. The Village of Mount
Horeb created the maps you see before you as a part of our application for an Urban
Service Area Amendment. Developers engaged in pursuing developments on this
property are aware that approval is not automatic.
This planning process was specifically designed for the Village to tell future
developers what it is that we want a development to look like, instead of them
making a proposal to us. This helps to ensure that proper precautions are taken with
respect to preserving natural and environmental aspects of Schlapbach Creek.
By adding a 200+ foot environmental buffer around the creek, installing advanced
erosion control measures, and adding numerous additional water quality basins, the
Village will force a future developer to ensure that the environmental corridor is
protected.
The Village is also taking an additional step and using the Lukken Farm
Development to help pay for a detention basin that will serve an existing (developed)
neighborhood. A watershed protection effort that goes well beyond what could be
required by CARPC.
To ensure that these improvements are made, the Village intends to have a
developers agreement in place and to secure letters of credit from the said
developer. This will provide the Village with adequate fiscal coverage should
something unfortunate happen to the developer.
2. The report has a number of suggestions/requirements, has the Village done an
analysis as to how long it would take to comply with these, and how much it would
cost?
The Village has read the staff report and is aware of the staff’s recommended
conditions for approval. We are prepared to meet those conditions as a part of the
Northeast Neighborhood Plan implementation. Much of the costs for these added
conditions will be required of the land developer and will not be Village costs.
For the costs that are to be paid for by the Village, we are pursuing the creation of a
Stormwater Utility to assist in funding the improvements. It is, however, the Village’s
position that our sources of funding are not pertinent to this discussion. Our
agreement to meet the conditions is kept “in check” by CARPC’s ability to withhold
sanitary sewer extension plan approval letters to the Wisconsin DNR. Without
CARPC’s approval letter, installation of the sanitary sewers, and therefore
development, cannot proceed.
For added security, the Village will be requiring letters of credit from property
developers. The Village has also added the detention basin to our five year Capital
Improvements Plan to help ensure that all parties are planning for the expense.
3. A lot of sediment would go into the river when the work would be done, and when
people settle the erosion would continue. In the packet it says this land area is
unsuitable. The reaction of the limestone with rainwater causes carbonic acid to
form and causes holes in the limestone, which leads to ground water contamination.
This statement came from an audience member and it is completely false. Any
sediment going into Schlapbach Creek will be at a rate SIGNIFICANTLY less than
what it currently does. The Village will meet all of the stormwater requirements set
forth by CARPC and Dane County.
4. In 2001, a storm water management plan was introduced, what have we been doing
about Schlapbach Creek?
In the 2000 Stormwater Management Plan, the Schlapbach Creek watershed was
listed as 5th in line for priority for installation of regional water quality control
measures. After the plan was adopted by the Village, re-classification of the streams
and navigability of the streams were completed by WiDNR. The reclassification of
the streams and navigability of the streams resulted in the 1st and 5th priority basins
were tabled due to inability to create the planned in-line water quality features. Only
through this Neighborhood Plan have we been able to reinvestigate the construction
of a regional water quality basin within this developed watershed.
5. In 2004 the USRWA received two river planning grants that resulted in river
management plans. The Village endorsed these grants with a letter of
recommendation. However, in 2006 the USRWA received another grant specifically
for a Schlapbach Creek river management plan, and the Village said they could not
assist because of funding, even though USRWA wanted to raise the money, or had
the money. Will the Village really be responsible for community education,
implementation, oversight, and future maintenance?
The Village Communication process has been unacceptable. Compared with
Verona and Belleville, not enough notification is given for meetings, phones go
unanswered, and response time is not good.
At our CARPC Public Hearing, the representative from the Upper Sugar River Water
Association was clearly frustrated and had concerns about the Village of Mount
Horeb. The Village has met with the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association a
total of four times since our last visit to CARPC. It is my opinion that we are likely to
continue the monthly meetings to increase communications and we have, in fact,
begun planning for additional water quality improvements within the Village.
As for past practices, under former Village Boards and Village staff, we are unable to
explain or speak to their relationship with the USRWA. At this time, and under this
administration, communication is and will continue to be an important task.
6. There isn’t a real need for this development. What is the hurry?
This application is before you because a developer is prepared to develop about 60
acres known as the Schroeder Farm. There is a need for additional commercial and
residential lots in Mount Horeb. Our current inventory will not last three years.
The remainder of the property in the Urban Service Area Request was added with
the purpose of improving Schlapbach Creek and in response to interest from several
potential developers. The Lukken Farm must be large enough to generate enough
profit for a developer to justify requiring the developer to pay for the extension of
Brookwood Drive to County Road S. If the developer does not make a profit, then
the land won’t be developed and Brookwood Drive won’t be extended to County
Road S.
This is very important, as it is the extension of Brookwood Drive that provides the
embankment for us to add a detention basin to Schlopback Creek. After this basin is
created, there will be only one remaining detention basin to be added to complete
every aspect of the 2001 Stormwater Management Plan; a long serving goal of the
Village of Mount Horeb.
7. The main trouble is not the temperature. It is the pollutants from urban run-off at the
head of the creek.
The DNR and USRWA would say that the temperature, peak discharges, and
pollutants all contribute to the overall health of the stream. The requirements from
CARPC, Dane County, and WiDNR are to treat all three of these concerns. The online systems proposed for Schlapbach Creek upstream of the Brookwood crossing
would greatly reduce the impact of the existing developed area to the stream since
there is no sediment, peak discharge, or thermal pollution control at this time.
8. Two issues were raised by one Commissioner:
- The suitability of the area for storm water management
- The encroachment of the development into the environmental corridor
This area is actually quite suitable for peak discharge, sediment trapping and thermal
controls. The natural valleys located on the Lukken and Schroeder/Baker parcels
provide favorable areas to create water quality features. The presence of bedrock in
these areas is not a detriment to the installation of these features since a large
amount of the limestone that is excavated can then be re-used in thermal rock cribs
to reduce thermal impacts. The result is less material hauled in or off site and a
reduced cost. A water quality feature located upstream of the Brookwood crossing is
the most efficient way to treat the existing developed areas of the Village, while not
encroaching on the areas of Schlapbach Creek that have been determined to be
more viable and healthier to the east of the roadway crossing.
9. How can farmland from a neighboring town be eaten up for this, when the towns are
not able to create this sprawl?
We are not sure we understand the question. The Wisconsin State Statutes give
Cities and Villages the authority to annex property. It does not give townships the
right to Charter Town status. Therefore, the Village of Mount Horeb has a right to
annex land from the Town of Springdale or the Town of Blue Mounds under state
law.
Under the proposal before you, “sprawl” is not being created. The neighborhoods
proposed are much denser than existing Village developments; directly meeting the
Regional Plan Commissions standards for new development densities.
10. The Village dangles boundary agreements to get some of your land, and then years
later, when they want more of the land, there goes the boundary agreement. (the
Town of Springdale is afraid to even oppose this, because they are afraid their
boundary agreement would then be broken by the Village)
This is not factual at all. A boundary agreement is a contract and before it can be
changed, both parties must agree. The Village does not need any Boundary
Agreement to annex and develop property. The Village, therefore, does not need to
“dangle boundary agreements to get some of your land”. The Village has discussed
the potential of boundary agreements with the Towns of Springdale and Blue
Mounds in the interest of improving intergovernmental relations and making the
location, type and character of development more predictable.
If Village growth is restricted by the Regional Planning Commission, there will be no
point in pursuing an agreement with neighboring townships. The Village will continue
to pursue increases in its equalized value through new subdivisions that do not need
the Regional Planning Commissions approval. This alternative consumes much
more township land and would make existing growth estimates severely
underestimated. Therefore a boundary agreement limiting growth would no longer
be in the Village’s interest.
VILLAGE OF MT. HOREB
URBAN SERVICE AREA AMENDMENT REQUEST
AMENDED DRAFT: SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
Village of Mt. Horeb
Urban Service Area Amendment Request
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1
II.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE URBAN
SERVICE AREA ..................................................................................................... 1
III.
NEED..................................................................................................................... 5
A. VILLAGE PLANS
B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PATTERN .................................................................. 6
V.
DEVELOPMENT PHASING .................................................................................... 6
VI.
URBAN SERVICE PROVISIONS............................................................................. 6
A. UTILITY SERVICES
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B. NATURAL, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
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C. PUBLIC SAFETY
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D. PUBLIC WORKS
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1. Sanitary Sewer .................................................................................................................................. 7
a. Wastewater Collection ............................................................................................................ 7
b. Wastewater Treatment............................................................................................................. 7
2. Water.................................................................................................................................................. 8
a. Distribution .................................................................................................................................. 8
b. Supply and Demand ................................................................................................................ 8
c. Storage ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1. Natural Resources ............................................................................................................................ 8
2. Cultural Resources ........................................................................................................................... 9
1. Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services .......................................................................... 9
2. Police.................................................................................................................................................. 9
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Storm Water Management .......................................................................................................... 10
Transportation ................................................................................................................................. 11
Parks and Open Space................................................................................................................. 11
Schools ............................................................................................................................................. 12
NEEDS ASSESSMENT........................................................................................... 12
A. EMERGING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND INCREASED DENSITIES
B. QUARRY AND PIT AREAS
C. LONG-RANGE UTILITY SYSTEM INVESTMENTS
D. LANDS CURRENTLY NOT ON THE MARKET
ATTACHMENT 1: VILLAGE OF MT. HOREB NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
ATTACHMENT 2: PLAN COMMISSION AND VILLAGE BOARD RESOLUTIONS
ATTACHMENT 3: MT. HOREB URBAN SERVICE AREA HOUSING UNIT AND LAND USE ANALYSIS
ATTACHMENT 4: SCHROEDER AREA PROPOSED LOT LAYOUT
ATTACHMENT 5: POTENTIAL SEWER LAYOUT, LUKKEN PROPERTY
ATTACHMENT 6: VILLAGE OF MT. HOREB WASTEWATER TREATMENT STRATEGIC UPDATE
ATTACHMENT 7: WATER DISTRIBUTION SCHEMATICS, CTH ID
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Urban Service Area Amendment Request
I. Introduction
The purpose of the proposed amendment is to allow the Village of Mt. Horeb to provide
sanitary sewer, water, and other urban services to parcels of land located on the northeast side of
the Village.
The Village of Mt. Horeb has been working on plans for continued growth of the Village since
the early 1990’s. This work includes the Village of Mt. Horeb East Corridor Land Use Plan (2001),
the Village of Mt. Horeb Comprehensive Plan (2005), and the Village of Mt. Horeb Outdoor Recreation
Plan (2005), and the Village of Mt. Horeb Northeast Neighborhood Plan (2007). (See Attachment 1)
The Town of Springdale is aware of the Village’s plans for this area. Town representatives were
involved in the planning process for the Village of Mt Horeb Northeast Neighborhood Plan, which
details the planned land uses for the USA amendment area. The Town received a copy of the
Public Hearing Draft of the Plan and was notified of the hearing. See the letter from the Village
dated August 28, 2008 for correspondence from both Towns.
II. Location and Description of the Proposed Addition to the Urban
Service Area
The proposed addition to the Urban Service Area includes land totaling approximately 277 acres
located adjacent to the current Urban Service Area The land is currently located in the Towns of
Springdale and Blue Mounds. The area is held by a number of property owners. The property is
primarily undeveloped farmland and woodland.
The proposed addition is located adjacent to current Urban Service Area and directly north and
east of existing development. Map 1 shows the location of the proposed expansion area in
relation to the Village.
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Planned Neighborhood Commercial
Planned Mixed Residential
Planned Two Family Residential
Planned Single Family Residential
Planned School Site with Playground
Planned Private Park & Open Space
Planned Stormwater Management Areas
Planned Conservancy, Environmental
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NOTE: Stormwater management facilities and local road networks illustrated on
this plan are conceptual and for illustrative purposes. For instance, the pattern of
local roads depicted is intended to communicate that the Village will encourage
connectivity and internal flow when evaluating planned transportation
improvements. Those illustrated on this map are not intended to be the precise
locations or alignments. The specific local road network layout and locations of
stormwater management facilities will be refined upon more detailed engineering
study prior to, or during preliminary plat development.
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Initial planning by Vandewalle &
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Created: November 8, 2007
Revised: April 17, 2008, May 5, 2008,
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III. Need
A. Village Plans
The Village of Mt. Horeb Comprehensive Plan shows the USAA as “planned neighborhood”, a mix
of residential development types and institutional, park, office, and business uses. The recently
adopted Village of Mt. Horeb Northeast Neighborhood Plan gives more specific development plans
for the area. The Village’s recently updated Official Map recommends an extension of a collector
street to provide a connection from CTH ID to STH S through the USAA.
On August 13, 2007, the Village of Mt. Horeb Plan Commission passed Resolution #2007-33,
stating that the plans for this area are consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan, and authorizing the request to amend the Urban Service Area. On
September 5, 2007, the Village of Mt. Horeb Board adopted Resolution #2007-24, stating its
support for the Urban Service Area amendment (see Attachment 2).
The Village has been very consistent in requiring new growth to be in the USA. It is the Village’s
intent to grow in a compact and orderly manner rather than to “leap frog”. The proposed
expansion area is adjacent to the current USA.
B. Proposed Amendment
The Village is proposing to add approximately 277 acres to the Urban Service Area. The
Northeast Neighborhood Plan map (Attachment 2) shows the planned land uses for the USAA.
The table below shows details regarding the planned land uses for the area. Single-family
development comprises a large portion of the areas shown for development, with smaller
amounts of two-family and mixed residential development. The single-family development will
serve mainly families, and the multi-family will serve a mix of residents, including potential
elderly and disabled residents. A large portion of the USAA is planned for park and public open
space, and conservancy environmental corridor & woodlands. An area of general business is
planned for the southern portion of the USAA along CTH ID and Telemark Parkway. Some
neighborhood business is indicated for the areas near the intersection of STH 78 and CTH S. A
planned school site is located on the north side of the USAA, along CTH S.
Under the old criteria, according to Dane County Community Analysis and Planning Division,
the Mt. Horeb USA should not exceed 2,912 acres. With the current USA at 2,214 acres, the
Village has the potential to add 698 acres to the USA (see Attachment 3). However, CARPC is
now using a needs based approach for determining USA size.
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IV.Proposed Development Pattern
Planned Land Uses
Single-family
Two-family
Mixed residential
Commercial
ROW
School site
Private Park & Other Open
Space
Conservancy, Environmental
Corridor, Woodlands*
Stormwater Management**
Municipal Facilities & Utilities
Total
Gross
Acres
% of
Total
Acres
62.0
0.3
10.2
11.1
34.0
17.0
5.5
22.4%
0.1%
3.7%
4.0%
12.3%
6.1%
2.0%
119.7
43.2%
16.0
1.1
276.9
5.8%
0.4%
100%
Existing Environmental
Dev.
Corridor
Housing
Units
2.3
***Up to 480
3.0
119.7
7.1
1.1
13.5
-
119.7
Up to 408
All acres in the Town of Springdale and Blue Mounds
*This category includes environmental corridor, public park area, and the Military Ridge Trail corridor.
**The total amount of acres needed for stormwater management will depend on the final design and layout of the
development.
***The actual number of housing units will depend on the final layout of the residential developments within the
USAA. Up to 408 residential units can be accommodated with the current capacity of the Brookwood and Wayside
pumping stations.
V. Development Phasing
No formal phasing plan is currently in place for the USAA. However, it is expected that the
Schroeder property on the southern side of the USAA will be developed within the next 5 years
(see Attachment 4). However, all development is anticipated to occur in the next 10 years as a
result of the lack of property owners within the existing USA who are willing to develop their
lands.
The USAA is part of the 20-year growth area designated in the Village of Mt. Horeb Comprehensive
Plan. The growth area has been designed to provide enough land for approximately 25-35 years
of growth at a moderate rate, incorporating a market flexibility factor. The detailed Neighborhood
Plan is meant to provide a clear understanding of the Village’s overall expectation for the future
development of the planning area, when land owners are ready to develop.
VI.Urban Service Provisions
It is intended that the proposed USA expansion areas be provided with the full range of urban
services when urban development occurs. The full range of services would include public
sanitary sewer, public water, police and fire protection, and streets and public works
maintenance and management services.
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A. Utility Services
1. Sanitary Sewer
a. Wastewater Collection
The USAA sanitary sewer system will be operated through gravity flow. Existing facilities
are in place to properly convey the flows from the two areas to the wastewater treatment
plant. The system that ultimately conveys the flows for the Northeast neighborhood
consist of two pumping stations that pump into a manifolded force main. The two
pumping stations that serve the Northeast area operate on the same force main and
interceptor to the wastewater treatment plant. These stations were designed to pump at
maximum peak flow rates from the Northeast area into the common force main while
each station is pumping at maximum capacity. Maximum capacity of the entire pumping
systems was determined from the maximum allowable flow in the receiving sewers as
well as maximum pump size in each station without overloading the other stations if
they were to be all operation simultaneously. Overall pumping capacity of the Wayside
pumping station is calculated to be at a rate of 382 gpm. The overall calculated capacity
of the Brookwood station, is 730gpm. The design and operation of this system was
studied to determine the ultimate flow from each parcel of land within the Northeast
planning area to the corresponding pumping station. These ultimate flows were used to
develop the overall density available to the parcels served by the corresponding pumping
station.
The Lukken area (the area directly south of CTH S) of the Northeast plan drains by
gravity to the Brookwood pumping station. The overall allowable residential equivalents
to this pumping station was calculated to be 274 residential units or and average daily
flow of 59,500 gpd. The Northeast plan for the Lukken area has used this maximum
ADF to determine the development potential of the land.
The Schroeder area of the Plan (the area north of CTH ID) is drained by gravity to the
Wayside/CTH ID pumping station. This station also pumps into the same force main as
the Brookwood station. Sizing of this station was dependent upon the issues related
above. The overall available capacity of this station is limited to an additional average
daily flow of 63,000 gpd.
The layout and service routes of the sewers have not been finalized for the entire USAA.
A proposed layout and preliminary calculations for the Lukken area has been done to
ensure that the area can be served (see Attachment 5).
b. Wastewater Treatment
Strand Associates in the Village of Mt. Horeb 2004 Wastewater Strategic Plan Update (see
Attachment 6) dated December 2004 identified an average daily flow hydraulic capacity
of 700,000 gpd. This was based on a population equivalent of 8,800 and a per capita flow
of 80 gallons per capita per day. The available biological treatment capacity is also rated
at a population equivalent of 8,800 based on a per capita BOD5 value of 0.18 pounds
per capita per day.
In 2006, the Village of Mount Horeb wastewater treatment plant received an average
daily flow of about 505,000 gallons per day. The remaining available capacity on an
average daily basis is about 195,000 gallons per day. The projected flow from the Lukken
and Schroeder areas is 123,000 gallons per day.
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2. Water
a. Distribution
The existing water distribution system has been designed to accommodate Village
growth in the USAA. There is a 12-inch water main routed along Brookwood Drive
which extends north of County ID. A 10-inch water main extends along Telemark
Parkway to the north side of County ID and splits into two 8-inch diameter stubs. These
are intended to serve areas north of ID (see Attachment 7).
b. Supply and Demand
The Village of Mt. Horeb operates four wells which supply water to the system. Wells
No. 3, 4, 5, and 6 have capacities of 500, 550, 750, and 1,000 gallons per minute (gpm)
respectively.
The well supply has a total capacity of roughly 4 million gallons per day (mgd) and a firm
capacity of roughly 2.6 mgd. The firm capacity is calculated assuming the highest
producing well is out of service.
In 2006, the Village had an average day water demand of 595,500 gallons per day and a
maximum day pumpage of 997,000 gallons. From a system design standpoint, the system
should be able to satisfy the maximum day demand with the firm supply capacity. Under
current demands, the system has roughly 1.6 mgd of excess well capacity intended to
facilitate future growth of the Village and perhaps account for the abandonment of Well
No. 3.
The two elevated tanks have identical overflow elevations of 1,386.4 feet MSL. Pressure
in the water distribution system is regulated by the water level in these tanks. DNR code
states that water system pressure be in the range of 35 to 100 psi. Ground elevations in
any proposed service area need to be checked to determine if the operating pressure will
stay within this range. The elevation corresponding to 35 psi is roughly 1,305 ft MSL and
the elevation corresponding to 100 psi is roughly 1,155 ft MSL. Area to be served
outside of these elevations may require pressure reducing facilities or booster stations.
With the new 400,000 gallon elevated tank online, the Village has sufficient storage to
meet peak water demands and 2,000 gpm for 2.5 hours for fire fighting needs out to
around the year 2020. Village fire hydrants are fire flow tested and marked with their
flow capabilities for the fire department.
c. Storage
Each well facility includes water storage reservoirs with capacities of 90,000 gallons,
350,000 gallons, 110,000 gallons, and 100,000 gallons respectively. The Village has two
elevated water storage tanks with capacities of 300,000 gallons and 400,000 gallons, and
600,000 gallons of ground storage.
B. Natural, and Cultural Resources
1. Natural Resources
The proposed addition contains some mature hardwood woodland, mainly south of the
Military Ridge Trail. Schlapbach Creek, an Exceptional Resource Water, runs through the
eastern portion of the USA addition. The area surrounding the Creek and the Trail contains
steep slopes.
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According to CAPD mapping, no portion of the areas currently planned for development
contains wetland or floodplain.
2. Cultural Resources
No known historic structures or archeological resources are located in the proposed USA
addition area.
C. Public Safety
1. Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services
The proposed USAA will be served by fire hydrants that will be added as part of the utility
improvements. The nearest hydrants are currently in the developed single-family areas south
of the USAA.
The Mount Horeb Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service provides
BLS-EMS, rescue, fire prevention, fire suppression, hazmat, first responder control, public
fire and EMS education for the Mount Horeb Area Fire District. Municipalities included in
the district are villages of Mount Horeb and Blue Mounds; Townships of Blue Mounds;
Cross Plains, Perry, Primrose, Springdale, and Vermont; all in Dane County, Wisconsin. The
Service protects 13,000 people living in an area of 132 square miles. The department is a
municipal department with 65 members all operating on a volunteer status, and one full-time
fire chief.
The fire station, housing both fire and EMS services, is located nearby at 120 South First
Street in the Village of Mt. Horeb, approximately 1.5 miles from the proposed USA addition.
The anticipated response time to the addition area is approximately 4-5 minutes.
The District has three engines with tanks, two ambulances, one ladder, and three command
cars. The ISO fire rating for the Village is 3.
2. Police
The proposed USA addition will be served by the Village Mt. Horeb Department. The
Police department facility is located nearby at 222 East Front Street. The building contains
administrative office space, a booking area, interview rooms, a conference room, a dispatch
area, a large squad room, evidence processing and storage areas, and an attached police
garage.
The Mount Horeb Police Department is a full service 24-hour a day police department. A
staff of ten full-time and eight part-time officers serve the Village of Mount Horeb. All
officers are responsible for patrol duties in addition to their assigned special tasks.
D. Public Works
The Village offers a full range of services, including storm water management, an integrated
transportation system, a park and open space system. These systems are described in more detail
below. The Village also provides snow removal and refuse collection. Refuse and recycling
pickup is accomplished through contract with a private waster hauler. The Village collects
recyclables as required by the State of Wisconsin. The Village also provides electric service to
this area and recently added a large electric substation on CTH S to serve future development.
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1. Storm Water Management
Some of the initiatives in this section are identified and described on Map 2: Cross Reference
Guide to Water Quality Initiatives.
It is anticipated that large regional basins will be constructed as depicted in the Northeast
Neighborhood Plan. Smaller, private basins may be necessary on commercial lots to further
control oil and grease. Private basins are required to have a long term maintenance
agreement in place prior to construction that allow the Village to perform inspections and
maintenance if the property owner is not performing the proper operation and maintenance
of the stormwater management features. The Village is currently investigating the creation of
a stormwater utility as a further funding method for management, maintenance, and
operation of the Village owned basins.
Stormwater management measures will mostly consist of large regional ponds to control
sediment, reduce thermal impacts and peak discharge rates from the development. The
proposed stormwater management features that have been depicted on the plan will meet or
exceed the requirements that Dane County has required Municipalities to adopt. Specifically,
the ponds will be designed for the following:

Trap at least 80% total suspended solids and the 5 micron particles for the two-year
storm events.
Control thermal pollution by using the TURM model for runoff leaving the basins and
entering Schlapbach Creek.
Control, at a minimum, the 25-year post-development storm to the 25-year predevelopment storm discharge rate.
Where appropriate, require infiltration to the Dane County standards. However due to
shallow bedrock over a majority of the site, separation distances may be problematic.
Rain gardens have been required in other developments within the Village to meet the
infiltration goals.
Meet or exceed NR 151 requirements for stormwater discharges.
By providing the sediment removal rates and the thermal reductions required within the
ordinance, the actual pond discharge would control the 100-year event to pre-development
levels. It is anticipated that the proposed ponds would function at the same level of
efficiency in relation to peak discharge rates. Areas upstream of the Brookwood Road
crossing of Schlapbach Creek will contain a small water quality pond to treat run-off from
the currently developed portion of the Village. Further upstream of the crossing, a series of
sediment traps consisting of stone gabion baskets would be installed to provide a series of
treatments prior to reaching the final pond. These water quality ponds will further protect
the headwaters of Schlapbach Creek that currently receive untreated waters from the
Village. These treatment methods will be developed through cooperation with Dane
County, Wisconsin DNR, and CARPC. It is anticipated that this pond and treatment
features will be constructed during the installation of the proposed Brookwood crossing of
the creek.
Stormwater management controls and downstream protection will be required per local
ordinance. Basins that receive water from the proposed developments will be required to be
constructed in the initial stage of construction, prior to any additional earth moving
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operations. The Developments’ erosion control plans shall be reviewed and permitted only
if it meets the Dane county requirements for sediment loss rates (7.5 tons/acre/year) as well
the DNR standards. From discussions with Dane County Land and Water Resources
Department, construction phasing, polymer application, and strict enforcement are the most
effective methods for minimizing sediment loss, and have been used within the Village for
the past 5-years. Applications of soil stabilizing polymers to the disturbed grounds shall be
required within the written stormwater management plans developed for the site. A rigorous
review will be undertaken by the Village while working concurrently with Dane County Land
and Water Resources Department, CARPC Staff, and the Wisconsin DNR. The goal of the
interagency review is to develop a comprehensive stormwater management and construction
site phasing plan of the development in order to protect the Schlapbach Creek watershed to
the maximum extent practicable.
2. Transportation
The transportation system for the proposed urban service area expansion will follow the
transportation plan included in the Mt. Horeb Comprehensive Plan, recommendations of the
Official Map, and the transportation recommendations of the Northeast Neighborhood Plan.
The Northeast Neighborhood Plan map depicts recommendations for highways, major streets,
local streets, and bike and pedestrian routes. In general, the proposed transportation system
is designed to respond to the proposed land uses, provide an interconnected system of
collector and local streets to allow easy access to neighborhoods, tie new roads into the
existing network, and provide safe and effective pedestrian and bicycle access.
Sidewalks will be provided along all new streets within the development. The Military Ridge
Trail provides a multi-use path with direct connection into the heart of the Village. Bicycle
lanes are planned for two neighborhood collector streets and two residential collector streets.
A number of off street paths are illustrated on the Northeast Neighborhood Plan map. These
paths form an interconnected loop in the USAA, running along the west side of the
proposed park, around the perimeter of the potential school site, along the south side of the
CTH S from Brookwood Drive to STH 78, and potential extension west across STH 78 to
Stewart Park. The path is envisioned as a paved pathway of 10 feet in width to accommodate
two-way bicycle traffic as well as other types of activity – such as inline skating. In certain
cases, off street paths may substitute for sidewalk on one side of the road as approved by the
Plan Commission, A crushed gravel path, primarily for pedestrian use, is planned along
Schlapbach Creek.
There is no bus service in the Village of Mt. Horeb. There is no taxi service based in the
Village; however, taxis based in Madison could provide service to the area. No formal
carpool organizations are based in the Village. Two programs available to residents of the
Village include the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s RIDESHARE program and
the Wisconsin of Department of Administration’s Vanpool program.
3. Parks and Open Space
The proposed USAA will be well-served with parks and open space. The Military Ridge Trail
runs through the area, providing a multi-use path with a direct connection to the Village’s
downtown. The Northeast Neighborhood Plan proposed a large new community park, located
centrally in the USAA, and directly southeast of the proposed school site. In addition, much
of the land north and south of the Military Ridge Trail is shown as conservancy,
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environmental corridor, and woodlands, with planned pedestrian/bicycle trails along
Schlapbach Creek.
4. Schools
The proposed development is within the Mt. Horeb Area District boundary. The Early
Learning Center is located at 300 Spellman St., and the Primary Center is at 207 Academy
St., both approximately 1.5 miles southwest of the proposed USAA. The Intermediate
Center is located at 200 Hanneman Blvd., the Middle School is at 900 E. Garfield St., and
the High School is at 305 S. 8th St., all approximately 1.5 miles southwest of the proposed
USAA. In addition, the Northeast Neighborhood Plan proposes a school site on the north side
of the USAA.
VII.Needs Assessment
The Village has special circumstances which contribute to the need to expand the existing USA.
These issues are described below:
A. Emerging Environmental Protection and Increased Densities
Responsible development in Mt Horeb must consider the slopes, shallow topsoils and high bedrock,
and high quality surface water resources in the area. The historic densities in the Village reflect
development patterns and practices that showed little regard for the environmental challenges of
development in the driftless area. The Village is committed to pursuing more compact development
through a greater emphasis on mixed use, multi-family, and attached housing forms. The Village’s
detailed work on the Northeast Neighborhood Plan – the basis for this USA Amendment, which
includes detailed erosion control, stormwater management and grading studies, and coordinated
with Dane County Conservation and WisDNR staff – indicates that expected residential densities
will be 5.5 per gross acre, versus historic practices of 3.96 per gross acre.
B. Quarry and Pit Areas
There are two areas of current extraction activity within the USA, totaling approximately 38 acres.
These should be eliminated from the inventory of developable areas.
C. Long-Range Utility System Investments
The Village has recently invested in substantial utility expansion projects to serve the proposed USA
addition area. These include a new water tower, new regional stormwater facilities, new electric
substation, upgraded transportation facilities (e.g. CTH ID), and planned expansion of the
wastewater treatment plant. These investments were long-planned based on the previous USA math.
D. Lands Currently Not on the Market
Numerous parcels within the current USA are currently not for sale, according to contacts made
during April 2008 related to the High School siting study now being undertaken by the School
District and Village.
ATTACHMENTS 1 through 7 NOT INCLUDED (no change from original submittal)
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• Will provide pre- and post-development sediment, thermal, and
rate controls for the proposed developments
• Will be reviewed by and require permits from the Village,
CARPC, and DNR
• Rate controls will be more stringent than current Village/County
Ordinance peak rate control to a minimum of the 25-yr event
Existing Water Quality Basins
• Currently provide pre- and post-development controls which are
more stringent than the Village/County minimum standards
• Constructed with permission and oversight from the Village,
County, and DNR
Schlapbach Creek Water Quality Improvements
• Will provide the best opportunity to retrofit water quality
improvements for the currently developed areas of the Village
• Will be designed through a group effort of the Village, County,
CARPC, DNR, and the USRWA
Future Development Areas
• Phased construction and use of soil polymers will reduce
sediment delivered off-site
• Will be reviewed by and require permits from the Village,
County, CARPC, and DNR
Long Term Open Space
• Partner with developers, neighborhood associations, and
resource protection groups
• Manage vegetation for water quality and erosion control benefits
• Control invasive species
400'
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Initial planning by Vandewalle &
Associates, preliminary engineering
by Held Engineering Associates Inc..
2007
Created: September 16, 2008
Gjestson, Christopher
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Mesbah, Kamran
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:04 PM
Gjestson, Christopher
FW: village of mt horeb
Chris,
For the Mt. Horeb item
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-----Original Message----From: don steinhauer [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wed 8/27/2008 8:08 AM
To:
Mesbah, Kamran
Cc:
Subject:
Fw: village of mt horeb
--- On Tue, 8/26/08, don steinhauer <[email protected]> wrote:
From: don steinhauer <[email protected]>
Subject: village of mt horeb
To: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 1:22 AM
This letter is to inform the CARPC board that not all board members are in favor of
annexing new land into our urban service area. We feel that we currently have enough land
to be infilled before allowing more urban sprawl . The land that is being considered is
in an area with a limited sewer capacity and that adding more development in that area
will only increase the time frame for our current facility to need upgrading.
We
also believe that the village has never had schlapbach creek rehab an issue until now,
when it is in their interest to make it look like they do. We hope u deny the village
request until all parties are convinced that the water quality issue will be dealt with so
that this wonderful asset is protected.
thank
you
Donald
Steinhauer
Village
Trustee
Rollie
Schraepher
Village Trustee
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DRAFT Resolution CARPC No. 2008-17
Amending the Dane County Land Use and Transportation Plan and Dane County Water
Quality Plan by Revising the Mt. Horeb Urban Service Area Boundary and Environmental
Corridors in the Village of Mt. Horeb, Town of Springdale and Town of Blue Mounds
WHEREAS, the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission has adopted, amended and
reaffirmed the Dane County Land Use and Transportation Plan and Water Quality Plan; and
WHEREAS, said plans delineate urban service areas as amended through June 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mt. Horeb has requested an addition to the Mt. Horeb Urban Service
Area, and has based the request in part on the Village Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2005, and on
the Village Northeast Neighborhood Plan, adopted in 2007; and
WHEREAS, a staff analysis of the proposed amendment has been prepared, which indicates
that the amendment is generally consistent with adopted regional plans and policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with §66.0309, Wis. Stats., and
Sec. 208 of Public Law 92–500, the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission amends the Dane
County Land Use and Transportation Plan and recommends the amendment of the Dane
County Water Quality Plan by revising the Mt. Horeb Urban Service Area boundary and
environmental corridors as shown on the attached map.
Adoption of this amendment is based on the land use and urban service plans submitted in
support of this amendment, and conditioned on the Village of Mt. Horeb pursuing the following:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment as revised, and as shown on Revised Map 1
based on the land uses and services outlined in the Village of Mount Horeb submittal, and
conditioned on the Village pursuing the following:
1. In cooperation with the WDNR, DCL&WRC, CARPC, and the Watershed Association
develop an acceptable regional stormwater treatment and management train to treat and
manage the runoff currently discharging into Schlapbach Creek from the developed
portions of the Village of Mount Horeb. This train should capture sediment and attenuate
the flow spikes and restore to the extent possible the original hydrologic regime of the
stream. Such restoration should be compatible with brook trout habitat to the extent
feasible. This regional facility is independent of the proposed development, but should be
constructed by 2013 and prior to any development on the Lukken parcel.
2. Develop a comprehensive stormwater management plan in collaboration with the WDNR,
and include clear, timely, and concrete implementation steps for this plan. The
stormwater management plan should be developed with the purpose of assisting in the
restoration of receiving streams and their habitats, and preserving the hydrology of the
headwater streams with potential for impact by the Village.
3. Develop and implement an aggressive construction erosion plan for the development. For
added protection, include the use of polymers and limit the extent of disturbed areas in
addition to other erosion control measures.
4. Submit a detailed stormwater management plan for CARPC and DCL&WRD staff review
and approval prior to land disturbing activities in the area. The stormwater management
plan should include the following:
o
Maintain the pre-development hydrologic regime (rates and volumes) by
maximizing infiltration with special attention to clean rooftop runoff infiltration,
minimizing impervious surfaces, and through detention.
o
Include thermal sinks in outfall structures to reduce the discharge temperature to
levels protective of brook trout.
o
Provide water quality treatment to mitigate the impacts of development to the
maximum extent feasible and at a minimum capture of 80% of sediment load for
up to a 2 year storm.
o
Prevent increased off-site flooding and erosion.
o
Provide aggressive construction erosion control practices and enforcement through
the Village Engineer during land development, and by the Village Building
Inspector during lot development.
o
Install stormwater facilities prior to other land disturbing activities in the area.
o
Stormwater facilities to be publicly managed (privately owned facilities to have
easements and legally enforceable maintenance agreement with Village).
5. Develop a tree and vegetation protection and restoration plan for the areas in
environmental corridors, with special emphasis on stabilizing stream buffer areas and
preventing erosion and unstable slopes. Include restoration of disturbed areas to native
vegetation.
6. The proposed environmental corridors shall be substantially retained. Any major
encroachment into the corridors is presumed to have adverse water quality impacts due to
the presence of steep slopes, stream buffers, and woodlands. The minimum stream buffer
with native vegetation is 200 feet in the northwest corner of the Schroeder portion of the
amendment area.
It is also recommended that the Village of Mount Horeb pursue the following:
1. Consider a narrower pavement width for Brookwood Drive extended in order to reduce
speeding. It is likely that there will be few, if any, parked cars on the street most of the
time yet sufficient pavement to accommodate four lanes of traffic. Alternatively, the
parking and bike lanes will need to be striped and other traffic calming measures
employed.
2. Re-consider the proposed multi-use path along the south side of CTH S. Paths next to
urban streets pose operational problems at street intersections and often increase the
hazards to bicyclists (See p. 4-3 of WisDOT’s Wisconsin Bicycle Facility Design Manual
(Jan. 2004)). Instead, it is recommended that consideration be given to using the planned
local streets parallel to CTH S with a connecting path through the school site. The
proposed location of the path crossing of STH 78 adjacent to the roundabout is also not
recommended for safety reasons. Providing a crossing at Manor Drive would be preferable.
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There are also On-Road Bike Facility Improvements needed on CTH S and Business
18/151.
3. In collaboration with the WDNR, USGS, Dane County, and CARPC, initiate a
comprehensive ecosystem study of the headwater areas of the streams surrounding the
Mount Horeb Urban Service Area. These study areas are the following:
o
Schlapbach Creek (to confluence with Sugar River),
o
West Branch Sugar River (portion in Town of Blue Mounds),
o
Mount Vernon Creek and its tributaries (portion of Fryes Feeder, Deer Creek, and
Mount Vernon Creek in the Town of Springdale),
o
German Valley Branch (to confluence with Blue Mounds Branch),
o
Moen Creek and Elvers Creek (to confluence with Bohn Creek), and
o
Sugar River (portion in the Town of Cross Plains to confluence with Schlapbach
Creek).
The purpose of this comprehensive study is to assess the impacts of development on stream
ecosystems, and to develop and implement conservation plans for the watersheds to ensure
the protection of these streams as viable, high quality, cold water ecosystems. Future plans
for growth in these portions of the noted watersheds should be with the full consideration of
the findings of this comprehensive study and the conservation plans for each of the streams.
September 25, 2008
Date Adopted
Jeff Miller, Chairperson
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Amendment to the
Mt Horeb Urban Service
Area in the Village of Mt
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Mounds and Town of Springdale
Proposed Urban Service Area Boundary
Existing Urban Service Area Boundary
Service Area to be Added (276.8 acres)
Existing Environmental Corridor
Environmental Corridor to be Added (136.8 acres)
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