Proposed Site Concepts
(From public meeting- April 27, 2009)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
April 27th Meeting Inviation
Please Join Us!
When: Monday, April 27, 2009
When: Monday, April 27, 2009
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Suamico Village Hall
2999 Lakeview Drive
Suamico, WI
The Village of Suamico is working with Dimension IV to plan and design a new Suamico Municipal Services Building to address the community’s growing space needs. As one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing communities the services provided by the village continue to expand requiring the need for additional space and facilities.
The planners and architects have met with community members,
village trustees and staff to understand the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.
Please join us as the masterplan concept for the site is unveiled and discussed.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Karen Matze at
(920) 434-2212
Karen@suamico.org
2999 Lakeview Drive
Suamico, WI
The Village of Suamico is working with Dimension IV to plan and design a new Suamico Municipal Services Building to address the community’s growing space needs. As one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing communities the services provided by the village continue to expand requiring the need for additional space and facilities.
The planners and architects have met with community members,
village trustees and staff to understand the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.
Please join us as the masterplan concept for the site is unveiled and discussed.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Karen Matze at
(920) 434-2212
Karen@suamico.org
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Village need a new building when the current facility on Lakeview Dr. was just built in 2000?
In 1998 the Town Board Commissioned a space needs study that was completed by Sommerville, Inc. Based on operations in 1998 and the population projections of 9,050 people in Suamico by 2020, the study recommended that the Town construct a facility to meet current and future needs of 12,500 square feet. The facility that was built in 2000 was roughly one-half of the size recommended in the study or 7,000 sf.
In 2001, the Town Board Commissioned a facility study on the needs of the Public works Department that was completed by Community Development Systems, division of Martenson & Eisele, Inc. That study recommended that a new building of 20,000 to 25,000 square feet of useable space be constructed in a central location west of Highway 41. That building was never constructed.
Nine years later Suamico has a population of 10,945 people, a fairly comprehensive list of municipal services and has outgrown its many current locations and is in dire need of space, especially in the area of Public Works.
How did the Village determine the proposed location? (Corner of Wood and Velp)
The Board carefully considered expansion on the current village hall site. Several factors made the existing site less than desirable for the new facility including the need to dispatch police and public works vehicles in relation to the location of the Bay Harbor Elementary School and the need for access for municipal vehicles to Velp Avenue and School Lane area to maximize efficiency in service delivery.
The 2007 Municipal Facilities Master Plan, conducted by SEH, Inc. identified a need for a parcel of property of no less than 12 acres in size located within the central section of the village to enhance response times. Four (4) properties on Highway B, one (1) on Sunset Beach Road and one (1) on St. Pat’s were identified as prospective sites. Unfortunately, we did not have willing sellers for four of the sites and the fifth site was bisected by a rail line. We also approached a landowner on West Deerfield about a potential site. We could not come to terms on the price.
Finally in late summer the Village became aware that the property at 12787 Velp was being offered for sale through a real estate listing company. We explored the opportunity and discovered that several developers were also bidding on the property. We made a full asking price offer in mid-August to ensure that this property would come under the control of the Village.
How much did the Village pay for the property?
On September 9, 2008 the Village paid the property owner $389,900 for 13.7 acre site on Velp Ave.
What is going to be located on this site?
The intention is that the public works, recreation, police and municipal court operations will be moved to this site in phase I. Phase II will include the relocation of the village general offices. Depending on economy of scale, phases I and II may occur simultaneously.
What is not going to be located on this site?
Recycling operations and the Fire Department.
What is happening to the existing buildings?
Plans are being made to re-use the existing sites for other village purposes or find suitable tenants.
Will noise be an issue?
We plan to take measures to minimize noise at the site. Public Works operations are normally 7 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday. In the event of a snowstorm, the village trucks are made ready the night before. Residents may hear the back-up signals of the plow truck as they reload with sand and salt early in the morning.
How will this project affect my taxes?
The Village Board has been working to stabilize the tax rate attributable to debt in preparation for the construction of this building. Currently the portion of the village tax rate attributable to debt is $1.72. Based on an evaluation prepared by Ehlers and Associates, the Village’s Financial Advisor, which takes into account the debt for this building project as well as the needed debt for capital projects for the next five years, the tax rate for debt should remain stable at $1.72 per thousand.
What will be impact on traffic?
Impact on traffic will be minimal. It is planned that the Police and Public Works vehicles will be entering and exiting the site off of Wood Lane. General business traffic for village operations averages about 40 cars per day and will probably exit and enter off of Velp Ave.
What are the village’s next steps?
The Village is working with Dimension-IV a local firm to design a building that will meet the Village’s needs now and well into the future. The campus approach to the municipal facility will allow residents to access all municipal services with one stop except for fire related business. The campus is planned to include a neighborhood park similar to the one located at Whisper Ridge as well as preservation of the historic Robert Vickery Farm site on the property.
For additional information and further questions, please contact Karen Matze, Village Administrator at 434-2212.
In 1998 the Town Board Commissioned a space needs study that was completed by Sommerville, Inc. Based on operations in 1998 and the population projections of 9,050 people in Suamico by 2020, the study recommended that the Town construct a facility to meet current and future needs of 12,500 square feet. The facility that was built in 2000 was roughly one-half of the size recommended in the study or 7,000 sf.
In 2001, the Town Board Commissioned a facility study on the needs of the Public works Department that was completed by Community Development Systems, division of Martenson & Eisele, Inc. That study recommended that a new building of 20,000 to 25,000 square feet of useable space be constructed in a central location west of Highway 41. That building was never constructed.
Nine years later Suamico has a population of 10,945 people, a fairly comprehensive list of municipal services and has outgrown its many current locations and is in dire need of space, especially in the area of Public Works.
How did the Village determine the proposed location? (Corner of Wood and Velp)
The Board carefully considered expansion on the current village hall site. Several factors made the existing site less than desirable for the new facility including the need to dispatch police and public works vehicles in relation to the location of the Bay Harbor Elementary School and the need for access for municipal vehicles to Velp Avenue and School Lane area to maximize efficiency in service delivery.
The 2007 Municipal Facilities Master Plan, conducted by SEH, Inc. identified a need for a parcel of property of no less than 12 acres in size located within the central section of the village to enhance response times. Four (4) properties on Highway B, one (1) on Sunset Beach Road and one (1) on St. Pat’s were identified as prospective sites. Unfortunately, we did not have willing sellers for four of the sites and the fifth site was bisected by a rail line. We also approached a landowner on West Deerfield about a potential site. We could not come to terms on the price.
Finally in late summer the Village became aware that the property at 12787 Velp was being offered for sale through a real estate listing company. We explored the opportunity and discovered that several developers were also bidding on the property. We made a full asking price offer in mid-August to ensure that this property would come under the control of the Village.
How much did the Village pay for the property?
On September 9, 2008 the Village paid the property owner $389,900 for 13.7 acre site on Velp Ave.
What is going to be located on this site?
The intention is that the public works, recreation, police and municipal court operations will be moved to this site in phase I. Phase II will include the relocation of the village general offices. Depending on economy of scale, phases I and II may occur simultaneously.
What is not going to be located on this site?
Recycling operations and the Fire Department.
What is happening to the existing buildings?
Plans are being made to re-use the existing sites for other village purposes or find suitable tenants.
Will noise be an issue?
We plan to take measures to minimize noise at the site. Public Works operations are normally 7 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday. In the event of a snowstorm, the village trucks are made ready the night before. Residents may hear the back-up signals of the plow truck as they reload with sand and salt early in the morning.
How will this project affect my taxes?
The Village Board has been working to stabilize the tax rate attributable to debt in preparation for the construction of this building. Currently the portion of the village tax rate attributable to debt is $1.72. Based on an evaluation prepared by Ehlers and Associates, the Village’s Financial Advisor, which takes into account the debt for this building project as well as the needed debt for capital projects for the next five years, the tax rate for debt should remain stable at $1.72 per thousand.
What will be impact on traffic?
Impact on traffic will be minimal. It is planned that the Police and Public Works vehicles will be entering and exiting the site off of Wood Lane. General business traffic for village operations averages about 40 cars per day and will probably exit and enter off of Velp Ave.
What are the village’s next steps?
The Village is working with Dimension-IV a local firm to design a building that will meet the Village’s needs now and well into the future. The campus approach to the municipal facility will allow residents to access all municipal services with one stop except for fire related business. The campus is planned to include a neighborhood park similar to the one located at Whisper Ridge as well as preservation of the historic Robert Vickery Farm site on the property.
For additional information and further questions, please contact Karen Matze, Village Administrator at 434-2212.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Suamico Community Meeting Minutes
Date: March 23, 2009
Location: Suamico Village Hall
Purpose: To collect information from the community regarding the design and development of a “Municipal Services Center” at the intersection of Wood Lane and Velp Avenue.
Attendance: Approximately 35 residents (the village sent 800 households an invitation to the meeting), village trustees and Village of Suamico staff
Introduction
Beth Sheedy, Village President, welcomed everyone and introduced everyone to the project. Beth gave an overview of the process and outlined efforts the Village has made over the past several years to address space issues and growing services. The current vision is to create a Municipal Services Center that provides easy access and excellent service to the residents and other stakeholders of the village. The plan will develop as community input is gathered and funding is available.
During the introduction, some residents in attendance expressed concern regarding the use of this site for a municipal center and the price the village paid for the property in relation to the assessed value. Key questions asked include:
Date: March 23, 2009
Location: Suamico Village Hall
Purpose: To collect information from the community regarding the design and development of a “Municipal Services Center” at the intersection of Wood Lane and Velp Avenue.
Attendance: Approximately 35 residents (the village sent 800 households an invitation to the meeting), village trustees and Village of Suamico staff
Introduction
Beth Sheedy, Village President, welcomed everyone and introduced everyone to the project. Beth gave an overview of the process and outlined efforts the Village has made over the past several years to address space issues and growing services. The current vision is to create a Municipal Services Center that provides easy access and excellent service to the residents and other stakeholders of the village. The plan will develop as community input is gathered and funding is available.
During the introduction, some residents in attendance expressed concern regarding the use of this site for a municipal center and the price the village paid for the property in relation to the assessed value. Key questions asked include:
Why was this site chosen versus the other sites identified in the facilities study?
The Village did try to negotiate with other property owners for the sites identified in the study. However, none of the property owners were willing sellers. The Village also approached owner of another property, not identified in the study, however an agreement on price could not be reached. When Velp and Wood site went on the market, the Board of Trustees held several meetings to negotiate and discuss the property. The site was ultimately chosen because it met the criteria regarding size, proximity (to service the population of the village) and budget.
Why was the purchase price so much greater then the assessed value?
Assessed value does not represent market value or selling price. The final accepted price was appropriate for the intended use.
Why didn’t we hear of the purchase and intent until now?
The purchase was completed in fall of 2008. The village newsletter has highlighted the status of the facility needs and acquisition several times. All approvals and change of zoning and use have followed State and Village rules for notification, public comment and approval.
Why can’t the current facilities be expanded to address space issues?
The current public works facilities and sites cannot address the growing needs of the Village of Suamico. Through the space studies it was determined that a new facility must be built to consolidate much of public works operations. The location of the current village hall site in relation to the new Bay Harbor Elementary School and access to main thoroughfares is less than ideal.
The Board is currently reviewing the options regarding an upgrade and addition to the existing Village Hall versus the construction of a new facility on the proposed site.
Following the discussion on these issues, Beth Sheedy introduced Dan Roarty of Dimension IV to overview the remainder of the evening the current status of the project.
Progress Report
Dan overviewed the current purposes planned for the proposed site (over the next several years):
Somewhere Else
Yard Waste
Fire Station
Phase I
Public Works Offices
Public Works Vehicle Storage
Public Works Maintenance Shop
Police Offices
Salt Shed
To be determined
Board Room/ Court Room
Municipal Court Offices
Park and Recreation Offices
Engineering Offices
General Administration Offices (Finance, planning, administration)
Dimension IV has been analyzing how each department functions and interconnects. Dan gave an overview on how these funtions may relate to the site in terms of space required. Once that was complete, Dan introduced Ken Saiki, landscape architect on the project to review site considerations, constraints, and specific areas that need to addressed.
Site Elements 
Ken highlighted the key site elements that impact the design of the site. They include:
-Existing Neighborhood
-Location of the potentially Historic Homestead
-Pond
-Wetlands
-Traffic and Pedestrian Access points
Community Concerns
Once the project was reviewed by the design team and community leaders, the residents in attendance commented on concerns regarding the project. These concerns and comments included:
-Traffic Flow
o Velp is already busy, we don’t want more traffic, especially truck traffic
o Wood Lane is the best option for truck traffic
o Round-a-bout may not be good here
-No vehicle traffic on Vince Lane, but ok for pedestrian traffic
-Solution must address security on site (especially police, municipal)
-Cost of total site development
o It is in a residential area which may decrease property values
o Make sure to buffer village operations from adjacent residents
-Many in attendance did not see this location (Wood and Velp Ave.) as their first choice for a Municipal Services Center (should not be in residential area, especially the public works)
-Stormwater management needs to be considered
-Include public amenities:
o Pathways, walking areas
o Neighborhood park (swings, maybe even tennis courts)
o “Natural” landscaping
-Keep public works operations away from residential (and towards southwest corner)
-Don’t allow light pollution
o Keep dark sky
o No significant light “bleed” to adjacent properties
-Respect the natural elements of the site especially the steep slope
-Limit noise coming from site
-Utilize buffering to maintain natural appeal and protect surrounding properties
o Especially on North edge of the site (Magy Lane)
o On all sides, if possible
o Enhance tree line along West
o Berm the property to hide the buildings from residential view
o Utilize pond
-Be sure to plan for future growth
o For building(s)
o For site (possibly acquire the property to the west for future)
-Maintain the historic Vickery Homestead
The community discussed these concerns. Through a prioritization exercise determined the following as the most important issues to address if the Municipal Services Building is located at Wood and Velp Avenue:
-Buffering (7)
-Maintain the historic Vickery homestead (4)
-Don’t allow light pollution (4)
-Protect the property values of surrounding lots (4)
-Address traffic flow (4)
-Add amenities to the site (3)
-Plan for future growth (1)
-Limit Noise (1)
With this information the Design Team will finalize the general site layout for a Municipal Services Center at the Corner of Velp and Wood. The design will be presented and discussed at the next public meeting, Monday, April 27, 2009.
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