Planning for Ixonia's Future: Past, Present, and Vision
Explore the comprehensive planning process for Ixonia's future, encompassing its past, present, and envisioned future developments. Learn about the importance of a Comprehensive Plan, community participation, agricultural, natural, and cultural resources, population growth, housing options, and economic development initiatives. Discover the opportunities and challenges in shaping Ixonia's growth and sustainability.
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Planning for Ixonias Future Ixonia: past, present, and future Comprehensive Plan Open House June 29, 2023
Planning for the Future What is a Comprehensive Plan? Planning for Ixonia s Future Required by Wisconsin Statutes for communities that adopt ordinances regulating land use and development Document that compiles data and maps illustrating the Town s history and current conditions Opportunity to envision the future what changes will the Town need to adapt to and what changes would residents, business owners and others like to see? Vision and action plan to guide the Town in the future development of the community Shaped by public participation Shaped by public participation
Agricultural, Natural, and Cultural Resources Planning for Ixonia s Future Implementation Transportation Elements of the Plan Utilities and Community Facilities Issues and Opportunities Intergovernmental Cooperation Land Use Housing Economic Development
Planning for Ixonias Future Planning Area and Existing Land Use Land Use Category Residential Commercial Industrial Governmental / Institutional Transportation / Utilities Agricultural Wetlands Woodlands Surface Water Other Open Space Total Source: Jefferson County GIS data; Trilogy Consulting, LLC Acres 1,477.5 144.7 170.5 1,216.4 12,614.3 4,114.0 1,189.5 441.3 1,829.2 23,294.7 % of Total 6.3% 0.4% 0.6% 0.7% 5.2% 54.2% 17.7% 5.1% 1.9% 7.9% 100.0% 97.3
Population Growth in ixonia Planning for Ixonia s Future 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 Ixonia is larger than other Jefferson Co. towns and villages Fastest growing community in Jefferson County
Ixonia offers a variety of housing Planning for Ixonia s Future Number of Housing Units by Type 270 94 1,573 Single Family, Detached Duplex Multi-Family
Planning for Ixonias Future Ixonia has a successful business / industrial park providing jobs and a solid tax base
Property tax base of Jefferson County Communities Planning for Ixonia s Future $1,400,000,000 $1,200,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $800,000,000 $600,000,000 $400,000,000 $200,000,000 $0 Residential Commercial Industrial Agricultural Other Ixonia Residential 80% / Commercial 10% / Industrial 6% / Agricultural 1% / Other 4%
Town Government services in ixonia Planning for Ixonia s Future Clerk/Treasurer, Highway & Parks, Fire & EMS, Solid Waste & Recycling, Sanitary Sewer Service Districts New Wastewater Treatment Plant will have capacity to serve about 2,400 additional population and significant new industry Fireman s Park Ixonia Fire Station
Planning for Ixonias Future Current Town Facilities 1. Town Hall 2. Current Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) 3. Recycling 4. Fire Station / DPW 5. New WWTP 4 1 3 2 5
Planning for Ixonias Future Current Park and rec Facilities 2 1 4 5 1. Fireman s Park (Town) 2. Kaul Park (Town) 3. Ski Slide Park (Town) 4. Kanow Park (County) 5. Wayside Park on Rock River (County) 3
Priority Issues for Ixonia s Future Identified by Community Survey Enhance Park and Recreation Activities Improve Marietta Avenue Improve the Image of the Industrial Park Plan for Growth Maintain and Improve the Sense of Community Develop Vibrant, Well-Planned Neighborhoods Planning for Ixonia s Future Preserve Rural Small-Town Atmosphere Preserve Natural and Open Space Keep Established Businesses and Industries Maintain and Improve Local Roads Attract and Support More Retail and Service Businesses Improve Public Safety and Security
Planning for Ixonias Future Housing Transportation Adjust budget to resurface or reconstruct 2-3 miles of roads per year (currently 1.5 miles/year) Identify suitable areas for 750- 1,000 new residential dwelling units in areas that already have urban development and sewer service Key Future Needs & Objectives Road construction standards for new subdivisions Written development standards for residential subdivisions to address issues such as road width for street parking and snow removal, sidewalks, lighting Complete Streets policy to address safety issues for all users (bicycles, pedestrians, UTVs, etc) Work with Jefferson Co. and Ixonia Elementary School to address safety concerns at key intersections and school drop off Continue to work with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to increase safety of intersections on Highways 16 and F in future DOT plans
Key Future Needs & Objectives Planning for Ixonia s Future Town Services Utilities and Community Facilities Transition to full-time Fire and EMS service (currently 2 full-time and 30 paid on-call) Prepare a comprehensive space needs and location study for future Town facilities Town Hall / Community Center Public Safety Building (Fire and Police) Public Works / Recycling Facility Regularly update the Town s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Continue to explore cost-effective options for dedicated law enforcement Continue to evaluate staffing needs for potential full-time Town Administrator and additional support staff as population and needs grow Explore opportunities to work with other municipalities or organizations to offer recreation programs (especially for youth and seniors)
Planning for Ixonias Future Economic Development Agricultural, Cultural, and Natural Resources Provide suitable areas for industrial park expansion Key Future Needs & Objectives Identify areas for new small to medium commercial and retail businesses and create a plan to attract these businesses Continue to follow Jefferson County zoning for farmland preservation and future growth Work with business owners in the Industrial Park to follow deed restrictions for an attractive park for current and new businesses Detailed plan to improve Marietta Avenue and redevelop the Rollex site Explore use of Tax Incremental Finance and Jefferson County ThriveED programs to support public and private improvements
Key Future Needs & Objectives Planning for Ixonia s Future Intergovernmental Cooperation Considerations for any new Town facilities Provide emergency shelter for Ixonia Elementary School in future Town facilities Opportunities to cooperate with other units of government to expand services or provide services more efficiently. Continue to explore opportunities to work with Jefferson Co. or other municipalities for law enforcement service Community Liaison position (or Town Administrator) to communicate with other units of government and identify opportunities for cooperation
Planning for Ixonias Future Areas of Future Development 2022 (Acres) 1,477.5 144.7 170.5 1,216.4 12,614.3 4,114.0 1,189.5 441.3 1,829.2 23,294.7 Future (Acres) 1,813.9 117.1 238.3 172.9 1,216.4 12,122.3 4,114.0 1,189.5 441.3 1,824.4 23,295.8 Change (Acres) 336.4 (492.1) Land Use Category Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Governmental / Institutional Transportation / Utilities Agricultural Wetlands Woodlands Surface Water Other Open Space Total Source: Jefferson County GIS data; Town of Ixonia; Trilogy Consulting, LLC - 45.8 45.8 19.8 93.6 2.4 - 97.3 - - - (4.8)
Opportunities to comment on the plan Planning for Ixonia s Future Tonight ask questions, talk with Committee members, fill out a comment card Proposed Comprehensive Plan posted on Town website goal of July 20 August 23 at 7 pm Presentation of proposed Comprehensive Plan to Ixonia Plan Commission October 9 at 7 pm Town Board public hearing for approval of Comprehensive Plan Email comments to the Town anytime at https://townofixonia.com/contact-us/
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