Sponsor
Alderman Wiser
Title
A Resolution Adopting a Change in Land Use Designation at 2514 and 2518 Douglas Avenue;
An Amendment to the Document Titled “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035”
WHEREAS, the City of Racine (the City) has adopted a document titled “A Comprehensive Plan for the City of Racine: 2035” which contains maps, references and other descriptive materials and information applicable and specific to the City of Racine; and
WHEREAS, under the authority of Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and in accordance with Section 66.1001 of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Plan is intended to assist as a guide to the physical, social, and economic development of the City of Racine; and
WHEREAS, amendments to the Plan are allowed under the authority of Section 66.1001(4) of the Wisconsin State Statutes, and which amendment procedure is outlined specifically in the Plan, Chapter XII: Implementation Element; and
WHEREAS an amendment to the Plan, more specifically Map 5, to modify the assigned land use classification for properties currently addressed as 2514 and 2518 Douglas Avenue from High Density Residential to Commercial is requested; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2012, the Plan Commission conducted a public input meeting for the purpose of educating the public and to solicit public opinion on the Plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2012, the Plan Commission recommended to the Common Council that an ordinance be prepared and a public hearing scheduled; and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2012, the Common Council heard the request for the Plan amendment, reviewed proposed ordinance language, and directed that a public hearing be scheduled for August 7, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2012 the City duly noticed a public hearing before the Common Council for August 7, 2012 following the procedures in Section 66.1001 (4) of the Wisconsin Statutes; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2012, the Plan Commission reviewed the ordinance and forwarded a recomme...
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