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Update on the Harlow & Hem development
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Update on the Harlow & Hem development
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A. Background/Options
Mandel Group is making strong progress toward closing the land acquisitions and financing for Harlow & Hem in September.
Construction & Bidding
* Selected a general contractor and are finalizing scope details and bid awards.
* Construction drawings were submitted to the State approval expected shortly and will then forward to the City of Wauwatosa for review.
Utilities & Site Coordination
* We Energies is in the final design approval phase for their relocation plan, which includes six transformers serving both public and private needs on the site.
* Working with City Staff to finalize a construction staging plan to address concerns related to road closures, pedestrian sight lines, and traffic circulation during construction.
* Developed a communication plan for neighbors and businesses regarding closure of City parking lot (anticipated for October 1), which highlights alternative parking options (see attached).
Entitlements - Since last update, several key entitlements have been secured:
* CSM Approval Extension - Approved by both the Community Affairs Committee and the Common Council.
* Landscape Exemption - Granted by the Board of Public Works for the public surface parking lot.
* Encroachment Approvals - Granted by the Board of Public Works and the Common Council for transformers, bike racks, benches, and landscaping in the public right-of-way.
City Agreements - Continue to work closely with City staff to finalize:
* Development Agreement
* Public Parking Agreement (covering both the surface lot and structured public stalls)
* Public Access Easement (for the stair and pedestrian path connecting the surface lot to Wauwatosa Avenue)
* Encroachment Agreement (for transformers, benches, and bike racks)
Private Easements
* All necessary tie-back easements from neighboring property owners have been secured.