Number
011248
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving the design and aesthetic appearance of freeway noise barrier No. 6 proposed for construction along the east side of I-94 between West College Avenue and West Ramsey Avenue by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. (Infrastructure Services Division)
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 No. 6 located on the east side of I-94 between West College Avenue and West Ramsey 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 would be at no cost to the City or the abutting property owners; and
Whereas, Common Council Resolution File Number 010210, adopted July 2, 2001, 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 final plans and specifications for the design and construction of the freeway noise barrier, which include the following construction parameters:
Single-sided sound absorption noise barrier
Length: 1,920 feet
Height: 29 feet Maximum
Color: earthtone brown or tan
Finish: exposed aggregate or wood panel
; and
Whereas, The WISDOT is seeking approval for these 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
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