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Request by Tom O’Sullivan of WE Energies for a partial road closure and lane closures within the 7400 block of Blanchard Street, the 1300 block of Wauwatosa Avenue, and the 7400 block of Harwood Avenue
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Submitted by:
Jennifer Stilling
Department:
Public Works (Engineering Services)
A. Issue
The applicant has requested partial road and lane closures within the streets abutting the proposed Harlow and Hem development at 7470 Blanchard Street. The closures are necessary to relocate the existing electrical facilities within the former City public parking lot to the adjacent streets. The existing electrical facilities must be relocated so that the developer, Mandel Group, can start construction on the Harlow and Hem multi-family development.
B. Background/Options
The applicant has provided the attached exhibits and construction schedule. Sarah Hillenbrand of Mandel Group has provided the attached memorandum that summaries the outreach to the Village Business Improvement District (BID), local Village businesses, and elected officials. Staff received the attached e-mail with comments from the Village BID director.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority Area One: Economic Development & Financial Resilience
D. Fiscal Impact
No financial impact to the City of Wauwatosa
E. Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board of Public Works grant the Phase 1 road closure in Blanchard shown in green on the attached exhibits and subject to the following:
• The applicant continuing to coordinate and communicate with local Alderpersons, City Engineering, the Village BID, and local business regarding updates to the construction schedule.
• Applicant must provide the signage shown on the plan. Signage must be maintained by the applicant during the construction duration.
• Applicant must clear any snow within the closures.
It is up to the Board to allow the construction staging within Wauwatosa Avenue for Phase 2 shown in blue during December 15-January 9. The applicant will be asked to provide greater clarity regarding the proposed traffic control for this phase.
Staff does not have any objections to allowing Phases 3 and 4 subject to the same conditions as noted above for Phase 1 with the added condition that the applicant must coordinate with MCTS regarding any necessary detour routes.