Why Plan? Unprecedented pressure for growth and change To identify development and preservation areas over next 20 years To recommend types of land uses.

Why Plan?

Unprecedented pressure for growth and change

To identify development and preservation areas over next 20 years

To recommend types of land uses and economic opportunities

To identify transportation and utility projects

To include community character and design recommendations

To provide direction for detailed plans and zoning decisions

Public Participation

Community Vision Workshop

Community Survey Small Group Meetings Market Analysis/Business

Survey Alternative Future

Scenarios Open House Committee Meetings Draft Plan Open House Final Public Hearing

Vision Statement

In the next 20 years, the Sauk Prairie Area will be recognized by its

neighborhoods and downtown centers, rich with a unique history

and cultural character, and surrounded by the majestic

Wisconsin River and productive farms intermingled with quality

natural areas.

Overall Goals

Goal 1: Preserve the area’s community heritage and quality of life

Goal 2: Preserve and enhance the area’s landscapes and natural resources

Goal 3: Promote and support the continued vitality of the area

Agricultural Resource Recommendations Protect agricultural land

supply.

Establish a 20-year urban growth boundary.

Promote density-based zoning and cluster development options.

Promote local marketing and new uses for agricultural products.

Cluster Development

Natural Resources Recommendations

Protect environmental corridors and surface water quality.

Create low-impact development standards.

Balance Wisconsin River access with resource and eagle habitat protection.

Work with non-profit organizations on riverfront restoration planning.

Cultural Resource Recommendations

Conduct a comprehensive survey of historic places and preserve historic buildings.

Promote nature-based, heritage-based, and agricultural-based tourism.

Develop interpretive

signage and a walking tour.

Preserve the scenic landscape.

Land Use Recommendations

Establish a 20-year urban growth boundary.

Preserve rural and agricultural lands.

Support a Village neighborhood expansion area west of the current Village limits.

Pursue revitalization of existing developed areas and business parks.

Utilize the Future Land Use map when making decisions on rezonings, etc.

Future Land Use Map

Future Land Use Map

Alternative Population Forecast Scenarios

Low-Growth Scenario (State Department of Administration)

  2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025

Three-Community Area 7,478 7,747 8,012 8,250 8,455 8,673

Village of Prairie Du Sac 3,231 3,461 3,677 3,879 4,062 4,248

Village of Sauk City 3,109 3,150 3,192 3,224 3,246 3,275

Town of Prairie du Sac 1,138 1,136 1,143 1,147 1,147 1,150

Moderate-Growth Scenario (Sauk Prairie Area Trends)

  2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025

Three-Community Area 7,478 7,942 8,447 8,999 9,600 10,257

Village of Prairie Du Sac 3,231 3,580 3,966 4,393 4,867 5,392

Village of Sauk City 3,109 3,219 3,334 3,452 3,574 3,701

Town of Prairie du Sac 1,138 1,143 1,148 1,153 1,158 1,163

High-Growth Scenario (Madison Area Suburban Trends)

  2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025

Three-Community Area 7,478 8,422 9,490 10,699 12,067 13,616

Village of Prairie Du Sac 3,231 3,673 4,176 4,748 5,399 6,138

Village of Sauk City 3,109 3,535 4,019 4,569 5,195 5,906

Town of Prairie du Sac 1,138 1,214 1,295 1,381 1,473 1,572

Moderate

GrowthScenario – The Basis of the Plan

Plan provides

more than enough land for

Moderate Growth

Scenario

Plan even provides enough land for

High Growth

Scenario

Transportation Recommendations

Adopt an Official Map to preserve key roadway corridors.

Coordinate on rail crossings and relocation.

Complete missing segments of the riverfront trail system.

Explore larger potential role for an airport in the Sauk Prairie area.

Continue discussions to advance Highway 12 planning.

Different Highway Bypass

Alternatives were

considered

Future Transportation and Community Facilities Map

Utilities and Community Facilities Recommendations

Coordinate future land development with utility improvements.

Prepare a Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.

Create additional parks to the west of Villages.

Plan for a large community park/recreation facility.

Improve community facilities (e.g., trails, overlooks) associated with the Wisconsin River.

Housing and Neighborhood Development Recommendations

Support provision of affordable housing.

Enact design standards for multiple family and rural housing.

Consider anti-monotony ordinances.

Prepare a residential growth phasing plan.

Economic Development Recommendations

Develop an economic development strategy.

Emphasize local business formation and retention.

Pursue appropriate retail expansion opportunities.

Facilitate logical business park expansion.

Support downtown revitalization and tourism.

Intergovernmental Cooperation Recommendations Pursue

intergovernmental boundary and land use agreements.

Explore municipal water, fire service, and library consolidation or further cooperation through future studies when major capital investments and hiring decisions are considered.

Recommended Intergovernmental Agreement

Formalize long-range boundaries. Set commitment within the annexation

boundary to prevent premature development. Continue extraterritorial zoning arrangements. Commit communities to adopt parallel zoning

standards. Prepare a detailed neighborhood development

plan for the Highway 12/PF planning area. Establish a residential growth phasing plan. Consider transfer of development rights (TDR). Explore joint economic development.

Next Steps

Use Plan as Basis of Local Land Use Decisions

Pursue Other Initiatives Recommended in Plan, such as Adoption of New Ordinances & Economic Development Recommendations

Consider Amendments to Plan on an annual basis