City of Oak Creek

Common Council Report

Meeting Date:           August 19, 2003

Item No.:

Recommendation:  That the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2265, which would amend the official map for the Northwest ¼ of Section 23.

Background:  Jeff and Linda Scott are proposing to amend the official map for the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23 adjacent to the properties at 8980 and 9005 S. 11th Avenue.  The current official map illustrates a cul de sac extending approximately 500 feet into the Scott’s property.  The proposed changes would shorten the length of this cul de sac by approximately 400 feet.  This in and of itself would not warrant an amendment to the official map.  However the Scott’s are also proposing to modify the alignment and design of this cul de sac, something that affects the adjacent property at 8980 S. 11th Avenue.

Section 6.01 of the Municipal Code relates to the adoption of official maps.  This section allows the Common Council to change or add to the official map so as to establish the exterior lines of, widen, narrow, extend or close any platted, existing, proposed or planned streets.

The Scott’s are requesting to modify this cul de sac to fit within the context of existing wetlands on the property.  The proposal would be for a cul de sac having a radius of 50 feet, as opposed to our standard design requiring 70 feet. 

The Plan Commission has reviewed this request and has recommended that the official map be amended as requested.

Fiscal Impact:  The realignment of this street segment on the official map does not have any direct fiscal impact on the City. 

Prepared by: Doug Seymour, AICP Director of Community Development	Respectfully submitted, Robert L. Kufrin City Administrator
Fiscal Review by: Beverly A. Buretta, CMC City Clerk

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Print Date: 8/13/2003 2:54 PM