City of Neenah

This document, Volume Two of the City of Neenah Comprehensive Plan Update 2040, serves as an Existing Conditions Report. It provides a detailed inventory and analysis of the city's socioeconomic conditions, land use patterns, economic development, housing, transportation, utilities and community facilities, and agricultural, natural, and cultural resources. The report also addresses intergovernmental cooperation, aiming to provide foundational data to support the goals, objectives, and recommendations outlined in Volume One of the Comprehensive Plan for the period leading up to 2040.

The commission discussed rezoning a property on Alpine Lane from R1 to R2 district, which involved public hearings and a review of the comprehensive plan. They also considered a certified survey map for the same property, dividing it into four lots. Additionally, there was a site plan review for a new restaurant with a beer garden on 1st Street. The commission also conducted a five-year review of the Comprehensive Plan 2040, focusing on Chapter 5: Housing, which included updating data and discussing housing market analysis.

The City of Neenah Comprehensive Plan Update 2040 focuses on guiding land use decisions to align with the community's vision for the future. It addresses key areas such as economic development, housing, transportation, utilities, natural resources, and intergovernmental cooperation. The plan emphasizes community engagement through visioning workshops and surveys to identify assets, issues, and priorities. It aims to balance development with the preservation of cultural and natural resources, promote efficient and sustainable growth, and ensure a high quality of life for residents.

The strategic plan focuses on various areas including community development, economic development, housing, intergovernmental cooperation, parks and recreation, public works, water utility, and sustainable practices. Key actions involve developing committees, updating ordinances, conducting studies, implementing plans, and promoting collaboration among different entities. The plan aims to enhance public art, improve communication, allow honey bees, update trails, create incentives for residential development, address bicycle and pedestrian facilities, evaluate emergency services, increase road maintenance funding, and evaluate hospital services.

The Neenah Plan Commission meeting included discussions and updates on the Comprehensive Plan 2040, focusing on Chapter 10: Implementation. The commission reviewed the implementation schedule, discussed the alignment of action items with the plan's mission statement, and considered the consistency of the plan with Winnebago County's plan. Suggestions were made for a sortable document for the implementation schedule and clarification on ongoing needs. The future land use map was discussed, emphasizing its importance for city growth vision.