2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Cluster Development

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Future Land Use Map

13. Alternative Population Forecast Scenarios Low-Growth Scenario (State Department of Administration) 200020052010201520202025 Three-Community Area7,4787,7478,0128,2508,4558,673 Village of Prairie Du Sac3,2313,4613,6773,8794,0624,248 Village of Sauk City3,1093,1503,1923,2243,2463,275 Town of Prairie du Sac1,1381,1361,1431,147 1,150 Moderate-Growth Scenario (Sauk Prairie Area Trends) 200020052010201520202025 Three-Community Area7,4787,9428,4478,9999,60010,257 Village of Prairie Du Sac3,2313,5803,9664,3934,8675,392 Village of Sauk City3,1093,2193,3343,4523,5743,701 Town of Prairie du Sac1,1381,1431,1481,1531,1581,163 High-Growth Scenario (Madison Area Suburban Trends) 200020052010201520202025 Three-Community Area7,4788,4229,49010,69912,06713,616 Village of Prairie Du Sac3,2313,6734,1764,7485,3996,138 Village of Sauk City3,1093,5354,0194,5695,1955,906 Town of Prairie du Sac1,1381,2141,2951,3811,4731,572 Moderate Growth Scenario – The Basis of the Plan

14. Plan provides more than enough land for Moderate Growth Scenario

15. Plan even provides enough land for High Growth Scenario

16. 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.

17. Different Highway Bypass Alternatives were considered

18. Future Transportation and Community Facilities Map

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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