This page contains letters and e-mails expressing the various opinions of
area residents and issues raised both currently and in the past as well as
some background information.
Some of these issues may need to be addressed pro-actively so that
our options for solutions are greater, have more community involvement
and can better follow "Smart growth" practices.
**Background information and links to additional resources are also given.
Waukesha County has done a Comprehensive plan which was required by
legislation passed in 1999. The public is invited to give comments and concerns as
they relate to the nine plan elements: Issues and opportunities, housing,
transportation, utilities and community facilities, agricultural, natural and cultural
(historical) resources, economic development, intergovernmental cooperation,
land-use and implementation.
The plan is being reviewed right now and ammendments/changes will take place in
spring. We as a cohesive group or you as an individual can direct concerns and
issues to your/our town government(s) and Waukesha county.
Therefore, please contact your local government or Waukesha county with your
concerns and/or contact us and we will include you in our efforts. We hope to have
letters, petitions and representation at meetings. If you have concerns and would
like to present them along with other residents in the area please contact us.
Info@saylesvillecommunity.com or 262-968-4477
area residents and issues raised both currently and in the past as well as
some background information.
Some of these issues may need to be addressed pro-actively so that
our options for solutions are greater, have more community involvement
and can better follow "Smart growth" practices.
**Background information and links to additional resources are also given.
Waukesha County has done a Comprehensive plan which was required by
legislation passed in 1999. The public is invited to give comments and concerns as
they relate to the nine plan elements: Issues and opportunities, housing,
transportation, utilities and community facilities, agricultural, natural and cultural
(historical) resources, economic development, intergovernmental cooperation,
land-use and implementation.
The plan is being reviewed right now and ammendments/changes will take place in
spring. We as a cohesive group or you as an individual can direct concerns and
issues to your/our town government(s) and Waukesha county.
Therefore, please contact your local government or Waukesha county with your
concerns and/or contact us and we will include you in our efforts. We hope to have
letters, petitions and representation at meetings. If you have concerns and would
like to present them along with other residents in the area please contact us.
Info@saylesvillecommunity.com or 262-968-4477
What are some of the main concerns of residents? Here is what they have to
say: (click on blue writing for links to the letters)
Letter 1
Letter 2 from 34+ residents
Letter 3
Emails from area residents
What are some of the possible solutions proposed by residents?
- How come there is very poor signage for Saylesville Rd. Why isn't there a sign
at 59 and Saylesville (X) that says "Saylesville Road"? We live on Saylesville
Rd. not CTH X. Are they hoping that this historic and residential community will
just go away?
- How about making it more desirable for traffic to take STH59 and more resident
friendly for Saylesville Rd. (less desirable for cut-through traffic).
-Put a left turn lane at 83 and 59
-Put a weight limit on through trucking
-Put a light at the High School
-Reduce speed limits on Saylesville
-Convert Saylesville back to a Town Road with jurisdiction held by the Town of
Waukesha, Town of Genesee, and the City of Waukesha. Between the three of them
I think they can maintain and plow this short section of roadway.
- Traffic calming measures are needed not just wider roads.
In fact, there is a growing concern in general with traffic safety as most drivers on the road today drive
consistently 5- 10 mph over the posted speed limits, are less attentive, and sometimes unaware of their own
speeding because of vehicle design/size.
-A possible solution: Ticketing- now that is sure to be traffic calming.
With current technology why aren't there more radar devices and electronic speed detectors on the roads
(economic potential).
With such devices in place there would be an increase in revenue (tickets issued). Maybe this revenue could
be used to supplement transportation projects or increase police personnel.
Overall, drivers might learn to follow the rules and lives would be saved. I don't see a negative.
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What is smart growth?
Smart growth recycles existing buildings and land, conserves historic downtowns and residential neighborhoods,
preserves farmland and maintains local community character to promote a sense of community and protect the
environment for future generations. This "sense of place" fosters civic pride and increases the incentive for people to
remain active in the community as citizens, neighbors and property owners.
Smart Growth is part of a broad movement embraced by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National
Realtors Association, the National Builders Associations and by other private organizations across the country who
promote progress through planned growth.
"Sprawl" on the other hand is defined by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as "dispersed, low-density
development that is generally located at the fringe of an existing settlement and over large areas of previously rural
landscape. It is characterized by segregated land uses and dominated by the automobile". Continuing sprawl at a
rapid rate threatens our traditional rural landscapes and diverts resources away from our existing downtowns and
neighborhoods. It also effects outlying communities and small towns.
While new development can create jobs and bolster the economy, if not completely thought through it can create
problems. Redevelopment and retainment of existing resources can also create jobs and bolster the economy.
Regional land-use decisions about transportation, zoning and subdivisions have direct and indirect effects on local
efforts to preserve historic buildings, archaeological sites or entire historic downtowns.
What are the guidelines that the transportation element of comprehensive planning should
consider?
More questions will continue to be answered soon- as this site is still being developed.
Smart growth recycles existing buildings and land, conserves historic downtowns and residential neighborhoods,
preserves farmland and maintains local community character to promote a sense of community and protect the
environment for future generations. This "sense of place" fosters civic pride and increases the incentive for people to
remain active in the community as citizens, neighbors and property owners.
Smart Growth is part of a broad movement embraced by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National
Realtors Association, the National Builders Associations and by other private organizations across the country who
promote progress through planned growth.
"Sprawl" on the other hand is defined by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as "dispersed, low-density
development that is generally located at the fringe of an existing settlement and over large areas of previously rural
landscape. It is characterized by segregated land uses and dominated by the automobile". Continuing sprawl at a
rapid rate threatens our traditional rural landscapes and diverts resources away from our existing downtowns and
neighborhoods. It also effects outlying communities and small towns.
While new development can create jobs and bolster the economy, if not completely thought through it can create
problems. Redevelopment and retainment of existing resources can also create jobs and bolster the economy.
Regional land-use decisions about transportation, zoning and subdivisions have direct and indirect effects on local
efforts to preserve historic buildings, archaeological sites or entire historic downtowns.
What are the guidelines that the transportation element of comprehensive planning should
consider?
More questions will continue to be answered soon- as this site is still being developed.