First, a new proposal in Delafield.
The proposed development is intended to promote a more pedestrian-friendly and neighborly urban atmosphere than the more traditional Lake Country homes often built in less-densely planned developments usually featuring larger lots and a more-open environment.
Newly appointed Plan Commissioner Matthew Katz questioned the appropriateness of the design.
"It reminds me of something you might see on the East Side (of Milwaukee). Is that something we want in Delafield? Delafield is a rural community where people are used to houses on large lots," he added.
I'm seeing this again and again-people want a pedestrian-friendly environment, but are unwilling to increase the density and reduce the number of parking required that would create that environment.
Speaking of parking, things didn't go so well for MSP as their parking changes were reviewed by staff in New Belin. It remains to be seen if MSP simply didn't add up the slots correctly, or if New Berlin moved the goal posts. But this bit was puzzling:
There are also problems with the type of parking for the senior housing apartments. MSP plans show that some of the required 112 spaces would be provided by a carport. But city regulations do not permit the use of carports
The senior housing apartments would require 112 spaces. Of those, 100 would have to be underground or attached garage parking spaces, but MSP is proposing only 76 such spaces, city planners say.
Additionally, MSP would use a carport for the remainder of the required parking. However, carports aren't allowed to be used to meet the required parking spaces; they are only permitted for extra parking, city planners say.
Underground parking or attached garage parking is required to meet part of New Berlin's parking requirements, but carports cannot count toward that requirement?!?
Note: Minor spelling & grammar mistakes corrected after initial posting.
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