Charles Erickson
Planning & Economic Development Director
www.greenfieldwi.us
General Contact Information: 7325 W. Forest Home Ave., 53220, (414) 329-5342, (414) 546-9615 (fax)
Comprehensive Plan: The process of updating of the current 1992 Plan was started in 2006 and will be completed by the end of 2007.
Basic Process of approval or denial of a development plan:
• 1st Review by staff, elected officials (If necessary a neighborhood meeting)
• 2nd Review by Plan Commission
• 3rd Depending upon request, public hearing before Common Council
• 4th Common Council action
TIF Districts: First TIF was created in ‘07 near Hwy. 100 and Coldspring for “Greenfield Highlands” which is a mixed use project (i.e. condos, single-family and commercial); potential exists for three or four more such Districts in strategic areas of the City.
Redevelopment Aid: There are no specific redevelopment aid programs in place.
Projects:
New public projects:
– New $43 million Greenfield High School building; Law Enforcement Center building opening in October, ‘07
New public projects:
– Falcon Glen condos; Orchard condos; Creekside Estates
– New single-family subdivisions: Winterpark, Ramsey Meadows West, Granada Meadows
– New commercial projects: Blood Center; Bank Mutual; Aldi store; Edgewood Center III retail center; Home Instead professional building; Lichtenburger Veterinary Hospital; NAPA; Marvin’s Garden office condos;
Fee Schedule:
1) Certified Survey Map $450
2) Preliminary Map $250
3) Special Use Permit
a. New construction includes site an landscape approval…………………………..$700
b. Permit Review/ Amendment …….$300
4) PUD
a. Pre-petition conference………………$250
b. Petition conference – commercial & industrial uses …$1000+$15/1000sq. ft of bldg area
5) Site & Landscape Approval – New $550
a. 21-100% change from existing $400
b. 1-20% change from existing……..$250
Time Schedule for Plan Approval: Depending on the project, it can range from about 6 weeks to 1 year.
Building or Growth Moratoria: There are no building or growth moratoria in place now.
Environmental Issues: We have one area of Brownfield problems (i.e. Foundry sand) near 116th and Morgan. Area is predominantly residential and park use around it which limits future options.
Single Development Department: Yes, Planning and Economic Development Department
Internet Connection: www.ci.greenfield.wi.us
– City Map
– Meeting Schedules for various committees/commissions including agendas and minutes
– Full Municipal Code
– Downloadable Building, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing & Sprinkler, Occupancy/Zoning, and Sign Permits under the Inspection Link
– Complete Planning Application & Fees List, 2004 Economic Profile
– Photos of most recent Economic Development
– Contact Information
