NUMB:
981172
VERS:
SUBSTITUTE
REF:
921096
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Substitute resolution relative to the design and aesthetic appearance of the freeway noise barrier proposed for construction along the west side of IH-94 between West Rawson Avenue to West College Avenue by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
ANLS:
-Analysis-
This resolution approves the final design, appearance and location of the freeway noise barrier located on the west side of IH-94 between West Rawson Avenue and West College Avenue.
BODY
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) has conducted a study identifying where traffic noise levels at properties located adjacent to freeways could be reduced with the construction of noise barriers; and
Whereas, A freeway noise barrier located on the west side of IH-94 between West Rawson Avenue and West College Avenue was identified as one which would reduce traffic noise level for those properties located adjacent to said barrier; and
Whereas, The construction of said barrier is at no cost to the City nor the abutting property owners; and
Whereas, Common Council Resolution File Number 921096, adopted October 30, 1992, supported the construction of the freeway noise barrier contingent upon approval of the barrier final design, appearance and location by the Common Council upon submission of same by the WISDOT: and
Whereas, The WISDOT has submitted preliminary plans and specifications for the design/build construction of the freeway noise barrier which include the following construction parameters:
. Double-sided sound absorption noise barrier
. Length: 3000 feet
. Height: 18 feet
. Color: earthtone brown or tan
. Finish: exposed aggregate or wood panel
; and
Whereas, The aesthetic design of the barrier shall be consistent with the noise barrier located on the west side of I-94 between W. College Avenue and West Ramsey Avenue; and
Whereas, The WISDOT is seeking approval for these preliminary plans so that they may proceed with securing the services of an engineering consulting firm to undertake the design/build freeway noise barrier project; and
Whereas, The City has existing land use and rezoning ordinances for the lands adjacent to the freeway to comply with the intent of the WISDOT criteria regarding future development; and
Whereas, The City desires that the freeway noise barrier project proceed; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the City supports the construction of the freeway noise barriers located on IH-94 between West Rawson Avenue and West College Avenue, based upon review of the preliminary plans and specifications and no cost to the City nor the abutting property owners.
DFTR:
Infrastructure Services Division
JJM:JSP:jcc
December 8, 1998
981172