Tenney-Lapham
Neighborhood Association Council
December 18, 2002
Council Members present:
Susan Bauman-Duren, Sandy
Ward, Sal Calomino, Chris Jungbluth, Bob Shaw, Gay Davidson-Zielske, Margaret
Bergamini, David Finet, Carol Weidel, James Zychowicz, Richard Linster, Joe
Brogan, Suzanne Keyes Reybeck, Tim Olsen
Others present: Erik Minton,
Olesya Minton, Pat McDonnell, Dan Roberts, Brad Murphy, Brenda Konkel
Notified absences: Diane Brusoe, Rex Loehe, Tina Browder
1. Meeting called to order by co-presidents Zychowsicz and Calomino at
7:03. Volunteer solicited to take
minutes in secretary’s absence
2. Minutes of November 21, 2002. Motion by Linster, Bergamini to approve. approved
3. Old Business
a) Pontoon Shed
No
photos available yet, but there is a gift certificate in hand. Approval was referred to the next
meeting in expectation that photos will be available.
b) 18. N. Baldwin Development
Gary
Presentin described the process that brought him to this meeting. He reported that he chose Jim Glueck as
architect because he would be sensitive to the concerns of the
neighborhood. He approached Brad
Murphy of the planning dept with his original proposal to build 10 units,
all-brick. He was told that 10
units would require a PUD. The
current proposal requires no variance for green space or parking. His proposes 4 1-bedroom condominiums,
“Any building we do has to make economic sense”. This intersection (Baldwin and E.
Washington) is busy. “We are
marketing to young people who live downtown”. He would provide 1 ¼ parking space per unit; each
unit will be 1,000 square feet.
These will be sold as condos in 2-3 years. There may not be a market until E. Washington Avenue is
fixed. If he built 2 larger units,
he wouldn’t need a conditional use permit. His main reason in wanting to build 4 units is
economic. Mr. Presentin said he
understood the neighborhood’s concerns to be parking, runoff, safety and
traffic.
The
process of getting neighborhood support was described. He dropped the plans at Susan’s
house in mid-February. However this was after the neighborhood council
meeting. The plan Commission met
before May. In April the plans
were presented to the TLNA council, where concerns were expressed.
Gary
thinks this proposal will have the least impact. Susan said that the concerns still stand. Gary thinks the development will add to
the neighborhood. David thinks
this development will diminish the value of his house at 20 N. Baldwin,
“We don’t have to accept this to make a buck for you”. Tim spoke abut the TLNA history of not
being receptive of exceeding existing zoning limits. On January 7, the council will make a decision. Testimony will be limited to 3 minutes
per person. Brad Murphy (City
Planning Dept) reported that the Plan Commission uses standards I reviewing the
conditional use permits and they visit this development twice. There are seven standards listed in the
ordinance. Brenda’s appeal
cited 4 standards: 1, 3, 5 and 6.
The
council agreed to discuss this at the end of tonight’s agenda.
4. Alder report
Brenda
reported on 2 items.
· Smart Studios will be doing something with the
exterior of their building.
· The Breese Stevens recommendation won’t come
until April. There is a desire to
have green space, a place for music and neighborhood events. The a public hearing in November was
well-attended, with lots of positive remarks. The next step is funding.
5. Old Business (continued)
(c
) Sherman Bridge
Margaret reported that landscaping plans were submitted for
approval. The DNR is requiring mitigation
along Sherman Avenue.
(d) Park Monument
Two
years ago a request was made for a building marker and maps at Sherman and
Marston. The cost is $4,500, Margaret is looking for a less costly
alternative to copper. The maps
are a big problem. The total
budget could be $5 to $10 thousand.
6.
Committee
Reports
Parks (Margaret)
The Friends of Yahara River Parkway are opposed to the E. Washington
development and will meet to discuss strategy.
Safety (Sandy)
Street lights concerns will be addressed by the city. The desired number of lights is a
problem. The new sign on N.
Patterson Street will happen.
Other ideas and concerns should be addressed to Sandy.
Social (Gay)
A January meeting and potluck was discussed. Motion by Sandy to have a potluck at 6:00 p.m. and
meeting at 7:30 on January 23. Approved.
Newsletter (Bob)
The final deadline will be this Friday at midnight. The newsletter should be back from the
printer January 3 or 4.
Education (Joe)
The TLNA donation to East High will be used for new students transitioning to East High, according to Ms
Tilman (the new principal). The
Marquette principal sent a letter of thanks for the recent contribution. There was a motion by Joe, Susan
to donate $750 to East High. Approved
Membership (Linster)
Dues totaling $209 have been collected since the last meeting.
7.
New Business
Bert Zipperer wants to attend a TLNA Meeting. We will invite him to the January meeting and potluck.
The Heifer Fund is a non-profit that gives to development in 3rd-world
countries. In appreciation of the
support from Christ Presbyterian Church, Bob moved that we give $100 in the
name of the church. Approved.
A TLNA tentative calendar was distributed.
The East Isthmus Planning Council has no representative from TLNA. There was a motion to designate David
as the TLNA representative . Approved.
8. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Submitted
by Carol Weidel