PCR19740110
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RESOLUTION #P. C. 11-74
REMOVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CORRIDOR FROM PROPOSED
ZONING DISTRICT MAP
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission is presently considering an
updating of the zoning district map which includes the establish-
ment of a zoning district known as Environmental Corridor, and
WHEREAS, the proposal has generated a considerable amount of
concern among landowners involved because of misinformation, rumors
and a failure of the Plan Commission to clarify its intent regarding
the Environmental Corridor District, and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission wishes to make clear its agreement,
in principle, to the need for the preservation and protection of
lowlands, wetland floodplains and the shorelines of lakes and
streams, and
0 WHEREAS, the Plan Commission acknowledges the need to clarify
its position regarding the preservation of certain lands within
the community for future generations, and
WHEREAS, the location of the proposed Environmental Corridors
are in an area which is not likely to be developed for several years
during which time a comprehensive drainage study of that area of
the city will have been completed,
0 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Plan Commission of the City
of Muskego does hereby further amend the proposed updated zoning
district map by the removal of the classification of Environmental
Corridor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the intent of the Plan
Commission to undertake an indepth study of the need to preserve
and protect lowlands, wetland floodplains and shorelines of lakes
and streams within the city and ways in which it can best be achieved. a
Resolution P.C. 11-74
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e BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plan Commission urges the
Common Council to complete the comprehensive drainage plan for
the south half of the city as soon as economically practical
in order that protection of needed wetland floodplains, watercourses
and shorelines can be assured.
City of Muskego
Plan Commission
0 Deferred
Adopted February 5, 1974
Defeated