Comments on: Percheron Square, Brookfield, Wisconsin

By: Lucky Lady

Lucky Lady — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:18:38 +0000

I agree, Winegirl. I wouldn’t want multi-story condo living. Other than the condos, there doesn’t seem to be much to draw in seniors or condo dwellers at Percheron Square. I would like to see an actual fine dining establishment, not something cloned from some national corp. The retail will be related to the fitness center. The rest is offices, assisted living and a hotel. Now a golf course, overlooking the wetland, home of the Butler garter snake, would be great!

By: winegirl

winegirl — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:50:38 +0000

I am wondering what type of market research these developers have been doing to support the contention that more apartment style living quarters are wanted in this area? From what I’ve observed, there are quite a few multistory apartments and condos being built but there are lacking in residents. The location of these developments vis a vis noise, traffic and views are pretty much afterthoughts.

I could not imagine a less desirable living situation than to live in a strip of land between I-94 and Bluemound Road. Can you imagine the noise and the traffic you’d have to contend with? What makes this an attractive option for a “senior?” For anyone?

If and when we decide to go back to condo living (we left that behind for a reason,) it will be in downtown Milwaukee or another urban area which is walkable and packed with shopping, restaurants and other attractions.

By: Cindy Kilkenny

Cindy Kilkenny — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:36:44 +0000

You know, that's the Town, which I don't watch as closely. Was there something in particular? I did leave a comment on Practically Speaking when Kyle wrote about it.

By: I Teach

I Teach — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:51:08 +0000

Cindy,
Very interested in your take on the Plan Comm comments involving the proposed Aldi Market.

By: Leapin

Leapin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:35:20 +0000

Are the projections used for this project as accurate as the ones for the original development along Bluemound ?

By: Lucky Lady

Lucky Lady — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:09:24 +0000

So where is the legal description for rezoning? It sounds like a lot of legal double talk designed to fool concerned residents.

It appears that most of the traffic will access the development by way of Calhoun Road. Oh yeah, that’s why it’s being widened. Connectivity by way of Patrick Drive and Sarah Lane sounds doubtful. Shouldn’t traffic access Blue Mound Rd? Keep it away from the elementary school and neighborhood.

Unless that “fitness center” is free, does it qualify as a “Civic Use?” Staff suggestions eliminate the ponds and convert them to surface parking. Isn’t there supposed to be green space. Density is increased by ignoring existing zoning restrictions. Let a resident try to get a variance!

I see words like “T.I.D. (TIF) AND FILLING WETLANDS. Does this proposal really meet the requirements of the Calhoun Road South Neighborhood Plan? Residents are required to follow strict water usage restrictions but this proposal has high water requirements. Do we need another fitness center?

Has anyone at City Hall noticed the numerous commercial vacancies on Blue Mound Rd? All around the city? Senior housing is available elsewhere in the city. We have all the condos and rentals we need. Once again, staff is falling all over itself to accommodate V.K. Just once, it would be nice if staff would fall all over itself to accommodate us.

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:31:40 +0000

I like the paragraph that says the farm is a thing, a moment, and a person–very creative.