Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (Village Board & Plan Commission)

Village of Weston, Wisconsin MEETING NOTICE Meeting of: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE – VILLAGE BOARD & PLAN COMMISSION Trustees: Maloney {C}, Lopes-Serrao {VC}, Beck, Clark, Ermeling, Olson, and Zeyghami Commissioners: Lopes-Serrao {C}, Zeyghami {VC}, Cronin, Diesen, Guerndt, Jordan, Mumper Staff: Jennifer Higgins, Director of Planning & Development Jami Gebert, Administrator Date/Time: Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Location: Weston Municipal Center (4747 Camp Phillips Road) – Board Room Agenda: The agenda packet will be sent out at least 3 days prior to the meeting. Attendance: All Village officials are encouraged to attend. Commissioners, Committee members, Department Directors, and guests, please indicate if you will, or will not, be attending so we may determine in advance if there will be a quorum by sending an RSVP to the assigned Administrative Support person: RSVP & Questions: Jennifer Higgins, Director of Planning & Development (715) 241-2638 jhiggins@westonwi.gov This notice was posted at the Municipal Center, 4747 Camp Phillips Road, Weston and was e- mailed to local media outlets (Print, TV, and Radio) on 9/21/2026. A quorum of members from other Village governmental bodies (boards, commissions, and committees) may attend the above-noticed meeting in order to gather information. No actions will be taken by any other board, commission, or committee of the Village, aside from the Village Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Should a quorum of other government bodies be present, this would constitute a meeting pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Bd., 173 Wis.2d 553,494 N.W.2d 408 (1993). Wisconsin State Statutes require all agendas for Committee, Commission, or Board meetings be posted in final form, 24 hours prior to the meeting. Any posted agenda is subject to change up to 24 hours prior to the date and time of the meeting. All final agendas will be posted on the Village’s website at www.westonwi.gov and a hard copy posted at the Village Municipal Center. Any person who has a qualifying disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires the meeting or the materials to be in an accessible location or format, must contact the Weston Clerk’s Department, by 12 noon, the Friday prior to the meeting, so any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. VILLAGE OF WESTON, MARATHON COUNTY, WISCONSIN SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE – VILLAGE BOARD & PLAN COMMISSION Weston Municipal Center - Board Room 4747 Camp Phillips Road, Weston, WI 54476 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting Agenda, September 28, 2026 Prepared by Jennifer Higgins, Director of Planning & Development Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Remote Participation & Public Comment Instructions This meeting is open to all members of the public. Some or all of the members of the Village Board & Plan Commission, staff or members of the public, may participate in the meeting remotely via videoconference or teleconference. Join Zoom Meeting by Computer: https://zoom.us/j/5445915099 Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 544 591 5099 Public Comment: Members of the public who wish to speak during the meeting may do so in one of two ways: 1. Submit a Public Comment Form in advance: Complete the Public Comment form (external web link) and submit it to the Clerk before the start of the meeting. 2. Participate live via Zoom: Log in to the meeting using a registered zoom account with one of the links above and use the “Raise Hand” feature to be recognized by the Chair. The Chair will call on participants in the order they are raised. Phone participants may press *9 to raise their hand. Please note: • Public comments are intended for sharing viewpoints, suggestions, or concerns with the Steering Committee. • Comments are not a forum for debate, argument, or back-and-forth discussion with Committee members. • Comments should be respectful, concise, and limited to agenda items or other Village matters. . 1. Meeting called to order by President Maloney 2. Pledge Allegiance to the Flag 3. Call to Order – Roll Call & Declaration of Quorum • Village Board – Maloney {C}, Lopes-Serrao {VC}, Beck, Clark, Ermeling, Olson, and Zeyghami • Plan Commission – Lopes-Serrao {C}, Zeyghami {VC}, Cronin, Diesen, Guerndt, Jordan, Mumper 4. Public Comment 5. Meetings and Milestones Update 6. Review Stakeholder Interview & Young Adult Questionnaire Results 7. Review presentation of vision, goals, and initiatives for new Vision & Directions volume 8. O btain input on alternative vision statements and initial priority initiatives VILLAGE OF WESTON, MARATHON COUNTY, WISCONSIN OFFICIAL MEETING AGENDA OF THE PLAN COMMISSION Plan Commission Meeting Agenda, September 28, 2026 Prepared by Jennifer Higgins, Director of Planning & Development 9. Discuss general plan for “Shaping Weston’s Tomorrow” public workshop 10. Announcements & Board/Commissioner Remarks 11. Adjourn A quorum of members from other Village governmental bodies (boards, commissions, and committees) may/might attend the above-noticed meeting to gather information. Should a quorum of other government bodies be present, this would constitute a meeting pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Bd., 173 Wis.2d 553,494 N.W.2d 408 (1993). No official actions other than those of the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee shall take place. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Village will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the Village Clerk at 715-359-6114 or clerks@westonwi.gov to discuss your accessibility needs. We ask your request be provided a minimum of 72 hours before the scheduled event or meeting. If a request is made less than 72 hours before the event the Village will make a good faith effort to accommodate your request. This Agenda was posted at the Village Municipal Center, on www.westonwi.gov and transmitted to media partners on 9/23/2026. Questions can be directed to the Planning & Development Department at (715) 241-2613 or plandev@westonwi.gov. 4324 Upland Drive Madison WI 53705 608 - 770 - 0338 mark@mdroffers.com To: Village of Weston Board and Plan Commission From: Mark Roffers, Village Planning Consultant Date: September 22, 2026 Re: Joint Steering Committee Meeting #2 on Comprehensive Plan Update We have attached the following materials to support our discussion at the September 28th meeting focused on the update to the Vision and Directions volume of the Comprehensive Plan. Joint Committee Member Pre-meeting Assignment Yes, homework. Please complete this two-page worksheet after you have had a chance to review all of the packet materials. We ask that these be handed in at the start of the meeting. Meetings & Milestones This is an update of where we have been in recent months on this update effort, and where we are headed. This summer was marked by additional community input to supplement the spring community survey, and we have just begun planning for an additional community input opportunity in fall. Detailed Plan volume preparation will follow, and then 2-3 Joint Committee meetings in mid-winter to review the draft volume in advance of public hearing and action. Stakeholder & Intergovernmental Interview Results Using your and staff nominations, I was able to interview 19 community stakeholders and intergovernmental contacts over the summer. The attached piece summarizes the results, which we will review further at the meeting. Young Adult Questionnaire Results After noting that young adults were underrepresented in the spring survey, we reached out to interested 20 to 35 year olds living in Weston on a short questionnaire and 48 responded. Results of this effort are also attached. Draft Comprehensive Plan Vision & Directions Update The final attachment in the packet is a presentation featuring a DRAFT outline of the proposed Vision & Directions volume. It is based on Committee, staff, and community input to date, and at times a continuation of current volume initiatives. The presentation will help guide our discussion Monday evening. I anticipate that presentation will evolve to support an anticipated fall public workshop, which we will close Monday’s meeting by discussing. * Subject to adjustments as project progresses. Comprehensive Plan Update Meetings & Milestones* Revised: 9/22/26 Staff/Consultant Pre-meeting: January 9, 2026 • Revise draft community survey • Discuss process to finalize Conditions & Issues volume update • Discuss public participation resolution/plan and web page approach/launch Project Web Page and Social Media Posts: January 2026 – end of project Web-based Community Survey: January - May 2026 • Understand and analyze community vision and priorities of interested public Staff/Consultant Meeting #1: June 1, 2026 • Re-evaluate vision, goals, objectives, and initiatives from the current Vision & Directions volume • Review community survey results (681 survey respondents) • Identify stakeholder and intergovernmental interviewees and small groups, and logistics Village Board/Plan Commission Steering Committee Meeting #1: June 1, 2026 • Review process to update Comprehensive Plan volumes, including draft Conditions & Issues volume • Review community survey results • Identify preliminary priorities for Vision & Directions volume to be updated Stakeholder and Intergovernmental Interviews: July – August 2026 • Phone conversations and email exchanges with ten stakeholders including owners of large tracts of land, developers, builders, business owners, and other community leaders; and nine representatives from nearby municipalities, regional agencies, and D.C. Everest Area School District • Understand vision and priorities, and provide advice and direction for chapters of the Vision & Directions volume that relate to their role or mission Young Adult Questionnaire: August – September 2026 • Targeted Weston resident adults aged 20-35, who were underrepresented in the community survey • 48 respondents shared why they live in Weston, their experiences with housing and employment, and their priorities for the community’s future Staff/Consultant Meeting #2: September 21, 2026 • Review stakeholder interview and young adult questionnaire results • Review initial presentation of vision, goals, and initiatives for new Vision & Directions volume Village Board/Plan Commission Steering Committee Meeting #2: September 28, 2026 • Review stakeholder interview and young adult questionnaire results • Review presentation of vision, goals, and initiatives for new Vision & Directions volume • Obtain input on alternative vision statements and initial priority initiatives • Discuss general plan for “Shaping Weston’s Tomorrow” public workshop * Subject to adjustments as project progresses. Comprehensive Plan Update Meetings & Milestones* Revised: 9/22/26 “Shaping Weston’s Tomorrow” Public Workshop: late October or early November 2026 • Have community members assist the Village in the finalizing direction for Plan update • Following presentation and Q&A session, facilitated process to gauge preferences and priorities, including geographic preferences (land uses to change, roads to improve, etc.) • Follow-up effort to allow for online/later input from interested parties unable to attend Draft #1 of Updated Vision & Directions Volume: November – December 2026 Staff/Consultant Meeting #3: early January 2027 • Review and comment on Draft #1 of Vision & Directions volume Draft #2 of Updated Vision & Directions Volume: late January 2027 Village Board/Plan Commission Steering Committee Meetings #3, #4, maybe #5: February – March 2027 • Review and advise changes to Draft #2 of Vision & Directions volume Staff/Consultant Meeting #4: March 2027 • Review adjustments to Conditions & Issues and Vision & Directions volumes for public hearing Village Board/Plan Commission Steering Committee Meeting #6: March or April 2027 • Public hearing • Recommendation and adoption of updated Comprehensive Plan volumes Comprehensive Plan Update Stakeholder & Intergovernmental Interview Results August 2026 1 Overview In summer 2026, Village of Weston officials and staff identified 24 community stakeholders for the Village’s planning consultant to request interviews in support of the pending update to its Comprehensive Plan. The stakeholders included owners of large tracts of land, developers, builders, business owners, and other community leaders. The Village’s consultant requested input from all 24 stakeholders and obtained input from ten of these stakeholders. Questions varied by stakeholder and their role in the community, but always included requests to understand their interests and aspirations and how the Village may help realize them, learn what they felt Weston’s greatest opportunities for future improvement may be, understand what Weston’s greatest hurdles may be and how to overcome them, and gather other recommendations and priorities. Over the same period, the Village’s consultant interviewed nine representatives from nearby municipalities, County and regional agencies, and the D.C. Everest Area School District. Questions again varied by interviewee, but typically focused on opportunities for plan coordination and collaboration between the represented unit of government and the Village of Weston. In total, interviewees provided information that will be helpful as the draft Comprehensive Plan is assembled in late 2026 and early 2027. Other input including an early-2026 community survey will be used. The following is an attempt to share key takeaways and common themes from the interviews. Stakeholder Interview Themes and Takeaways Economic Development and Retail Expansion • Support more retail, restaurants, and hospitality options within Weston. • Work to develop high-visibility, easily accessible commercial properties, especially near the Camp Phillips/29 interchange and hospital area. "Secure a big anchor [near the 29/X interchange] and watch the growth happen around it." • Support strategies to attract and retain retail and service workers, as well as to support local businesses through economic fluctuations. • Consider allowing certain commercially planned/zoned lands to be used for housing. Housing • Help get more entry level single-family housing and twin homes (duplexes) built as Weston’s primary source of more affordable housing. • Be open to large-lot, "country living" options, particularly in the southern rural sections. • Tap new laws and resources at State level to help incentivize housing construction, and educate local builders and developers of these resources. Comprehensive Plan Update Stakeholder & Intergovernmental Interview Results August 2026 2 • Consider greater flexibility and consistency in Village plans, regulations, and their enforcement to be responsive to market needs and facilitate more housing development. • Help developers find, acquire, and develop land, as buildable “upland” tracts are reportedly becoming increasingly harder to find. Quality of Life and Community Amenities • Recognize and market that “people want to live here” and Weston is “the most desirable place to live in central Wisconsin.” • Take advantage of assets including safety, good regional access, health care, and the school district • Note that employee recruiting challenges include the weather and lower area amenities than bigger metros. • Continue to emphasize indoor and outdoor recreation, especially walkable and well-maintained parks and trails, as tools to attract and retain residents. • Invest in venues, spaces, and activities that bring people together in all seasons. Governance, Perception, and Communication • Foster a positive, collaborative image of Village governance through clear and consistent communication and partnership with stakeholders. • Address negative perceptions associated with past Village Boards and administrations, which has on occasion deterred developers and created community friction. • Build on successes to reinforce new image. Quote from recent developer that Weston provided “the fastest approvals of any development in recent memory.” • Promote courage among Village officials and staff to support creativity in making new developments happen, including incentives for redevelopment, help with costly infrastructure extensions, and efforts to build affordable housing. Intergovernmental Interview Themes and Takeaways Intergovernmental Collaboration and Shared Services • Pursue shared services where they can provide a similar or higher level of service at lower cost. • Explore new opportunities for collaboration in the areas of inspections, permitting, zoning administration, legal services, park management or maintenance, and public works equipment. Comprehensive Plan Update Stakeholder & Intergovernmental Interview Results August 2026 3 • Often start with small, mutually beneficial cooperative projects, use available grant opportunities where applicable, and maintain open communication among staff and elected officials to continue growing trust over time. • Continue public safety and protective services collaboration, possibly including more municipal participation in the future when and where opportunities present themselves. Transportation and Regional Connectivity • Improve access between Weston, Wausau, and nearby communities through practical transit, bicycle, pedestrian, signage, and speed-management improvements so residents can more easily access jobs, amenities, and regional destinations. • Collaborate with Marathon County on upgrades to County Highway X/Camp Phillips Road, with the County anticipating a collaborative engineering study by 2029 with continued maintenance in the meantime. • Collaborate with WisDOT and adjacent municipalities on Business Highway 51 roadway, stormwater, aesthetic, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements so that investments also support community character, redevelopment, and safety goals. • Work with regional agencies and WisDOT on a planning and funding strategy for a Ryan Street interchange of Highway 29 if that is a clear local desire. Housing and Economic Development • Plan for a wider range of housing types, including senior-friendly and workforce housing. • Encourage infill, redevelopment, and thoughtful housing design along key corridors such as Schofield Avenue and on other underutilized sites. • Continue to support the Village’s planned east/northeast neighborhood expansion, including through annexation, where property owners are supportive. • Clarify Weston’s long-term vision across its urban, suburban, and rural areas, using broad planning categories rather than one-size-fits-all expectations. Identity, Vision, and Community Character • Leverage the Eau Claire River, local parks, trail connections, and other natural resources as underutilized assets that can enhance community appeal. • Reinforce Weston’s identity while supporting regional goals for sustainability, connectivity, economic growth, and efficient service delivery. • Continue to collaborate and share services where appropriate, while recognizing that each community wishes to retain its own identity. • Do not pursue merger of the two Westons at this time, as Town residents appear content with a more rural character and the Town’s financial outlook does not appear to require it. Comprehensive Plan Update Young Adult Questionnaire Results September 2026 Overview In early 2026, the Village of Weston conducted a community survey in support of the pending update to its Comprehensive Plan. The survey’s focus was to gather resident input on community vision and growth, future development options, local government services, and capital improvement priorities. While the survey generated 681 responses, younger adults were underrepresented among survey respondents. In response, in August and September 2026, the Village used social media and its website to invite adult residents aged 20 to 35 to respond to a short questionnaire. The questionnaire asked respondents to share why they live in Weston, their experiences with housing and employment, and their priorities for the community’s future. The questionnaire generated 48 qualifying responses. Because participation was voluntary and questions were open-ended, the results below identify recurring themes rather than statistically representative findings. Respondents provided information that will be helpful as the draft Comprehensive Plan is assembled in late 2026 and early 2027. Other input including an early-2026 community survey will be used. Themes and Takeaways Community Appeal and Quality of Life • Build on Weston’s reputation as a safe, convenient, family-oriented community with strong schools, parks, and access to jobs and shopping. A representative respondent valued “quiet neighborhoods and lots of parks and outdoor space for children.” • Preserve the quieter, small-community character that distinguishes Weston while adding amenities desired by younger adults and families. • Continue to support parks, outdoor recreation, gathering places, festivals, family activities, and other opportunities that strengthen community connections. Housing • Expand the range of housing types, sizes, and price points, including starter homes, larger homes for growing families, and middle-range rental options. A representative respondent noted that “we love Weston and want to stay in Weston long term but need housing that can accommodate a growing family” while another expressed interest in “more middle-class housing.” • Recognize that affordability concerns are influenced by purchase prices, rents, mortgage rates, property taxes, and the limited availability of suitable homes. • Balance interest in additional housing choices with concerns about an overconcentration of large apartment developments. Comprehensive Plan Update Young Adult Questionnaire Results September 2026 Economic Development and Employment • Support more grocery, restaurant, retail, and locally oriented business choices while maintaining Weston’s community character. • Most respondents did not report a major personal employment challenge, though some cited limited career options, wages, advancement opportunities, or the need to commute. • Consider how housing costs, transportation access, and the range of local jobs affect the ability of young adults to remain in Weston. Transportation, Infrastructure, and Recreation • Address sidewalk gaps, pedestrian crossings, bike connections, and transit access between neighborhoods, schools, parks, employment areas, and commercial destinations. • Continue attention to road conditions, snow removal, traffic, speeding, emergency response, and other basic services. • Explore indoor and outdoor recreation improvements that serve families and young adults throughout the year. Governance and Communication • Clearly communicate project costs, priorities, tradeoffs, and opportunities for public input. • Consider how taxes, spending, permitting, and regulation affect perceptions of affordability, development, and trust in local decision-making. • Create more opportunities for younger adults and families to participate in community activities and planning. Draft Comprehensive Plan Vision & Directions Update September 2026 What is the Village’s Comprehensive Plan? • Guides the Village’s long-range growth, development, and preservation based on its community vision • Addresses where different types and densities of land uses and buildings may develop, guiding future development proposals 2 Sept 2026 • Guides major future investments in roads, utilities, and other community facilities and infrastructure What makes up Weston’s Comprehensive Plan? 3 Sept 2026 Volume 1 Conditions and Issues • Describes current conditions & trends • Projects population & land use demand • Includes background info required by law • Last updated in early 2026, remaining in draft form until Volume 2 update is completed Volume 2 Vision and Directions • Lays out community vision & goals • Identifies & prioritizes initiatives to achieve vision • Covers land use, transportation, natural resources, etc. at a Village-wide scale • Last updated in 2016 ; new update pending Volume 3 Supplemental Plans • Extend beyond State- required elements • Focus on one subject or geographic area • Include development plans for CR X, Weston Ave, and Schofield Ave Corridors, plus other subject-specific plans (e.g., parks) Why update the Vision and Directions volume of Plan? • Update required at least once every 10 years • Many initiatives from 2016 volume have been accomplished, while others are out of date • Many new Village residents, jobs, and needs and issues since 2016 → 4 Sept 2026 16,065 people in the Village in 2026 ▲1,200 person increase since 2010 Population Trend 69,978 jobs in the County in 2023 ▲4,900 job increase since 2013 Job Trend Demand = 200 new homes per year Since 2010, ave. 51 homes/year built Housing Shortage How is the Plan volume update being completed? • Public process extending from winter 2026 to winter 2027 • Community survey • Stakeholder & intergovernmental interviews • Young adult questionnaire • Joint Village Board/Plan Commission meetings • Shaping Weston’s Tomorrow workshop • Project web page 5 Sept 2026 What did the survey tell us? Broadly, the 681 survey respondents: • View Weston as a safe, friendly, clean, and quiet community • Generally support more growth—more affordable new single- family homes, retail and dining, and industrial development— but don’t want growth to negatively affect character • Are generally satisfied with local government services, but wish taxes were lower and more road investments were made 6 Sept 2026 What did the survey tell us? 7 Sept 2026 What were some takeaways from interviews? • Support for more retail, restaurants, and hospitality options within Weston—and to attract and retain their employees • More entry level single-family housing and twin homes (duplexes) as Weston’s primary source of affordable housing • Take advantage of assets including safety, good regional access, health care, and the school district • Foster a positive, collaborative image of Village governance • Continue to pursue intergovernmental collaboration without losing individual community identity 8 Sept 2026 What were takeaways from young adult questionnaire? • Weston’s appeal centers on safety, schools, parks, convenient access, and a quiet, family-oriented character • Housing affordability and choice are the clearest concerns—including starter homes, larger family homes, and mid-range rentals • More grocery, restaurant, and retail options are desired—but without losing Weston’s small-community character • More events, gathering places, and recreational opportunities would strengthen community connections for younger adults • Sidewalks, bike routes, safe crossings, transit, and road improvements are recurring priorities 9 Sept 2026 What will the updated Vision & Directions volume cover? 1. Introduction 2. Community Vision 3. Land Use 4. Economic Development 5. Housing and Neighborhoods 6. Natural, Agricultural, and Cultural Resources 7. Community Facilities and Utilities → 8. Transportation → 9. Intergovernmental Cooperation 10.Implementation 10 Sept 2026 FORMAT CHANGE FROM 2016 VOLUME 2 • 2016 version has separate “Parks and Recreation” chapter and bicycle and pedestrian movement recommendations in that chapter and its Transportation chapter • Village in 2024 adopted an updated Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and in 2026 a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan • These two plans—which are or will be components of “Volume 3” of Weston’s Comprehensive Plan—will replace detailed treatment of these subjects in the updated Volume 2 What is a community vision statement? • A presentation of how the Village wishes to look, feel, and be perceived • An inspirational and positive view of Weston and its future • A way for the Village to take advantage of its assets and opportunities • A framework around which to build more detailed goals and initiatives, including those in the Comprehensive Plan THIS PROCESS PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVISIT AND REVISE PRIOR VISION STATEMENTS… 11 Sept 2026 Vision Statement from 2016 Comprehensive Plan Sept 2026 “The Village of Weston — It’s Right Here. In Weston, it’s time to welcome families, businesses, and sustainable new growth to the right kind of place in central Wisconsin. Weston’s assets and opportunities include superior transportation access, recreational offerings, quality schools, available land base, business mix including health care, and a growing population. The village will grow resident attachment by being open and transparent, advancing social offerings, and improving its look and feel.” Vision Statement from Village’s 2023 Strategic Plan Sept 2026 “Weston is a resilient, purposeful, and forward-thinking community that welcomes opportunity, values communication, and fosters community connections so that everyone can enjoy a high quality of life.” Potential Updated Vision Statement from Input Thusfar Sept 2026 “Weston is a safe and welcoming place to call home—where families grow and learn, neighbors connect, businesses belong and thrive, and everyone enjoys the best that central Wisconsin has to offer. Weston will grow thoughtfully to expand housing choices, shopping and services, and economic opportunity, while still preserving our suburban community character, protecting our natural and recreational spaces, and practicing fiscal responsibility .” Community Develop- ment Concept 15 Sept 2026 • Geographic view of vision • Generalized growth pattern • Not land use plan or zoning map Defining “Goals” and “Initiatives” 16 Sept 2026 Goals • Clear statements building from the vision statement and describing what the community intends to achieve • Each chapter/plan element will have its own goal Initiatives • Proactive efforts the Village intends to undertake or support over the next ~10 years to achieve the goals and realize the vision • This presentation generally just includes proposed initiative titles • Vision & Directions volume will include a few paragraphs to a few pages of text, charts, images, etc. to describe each initiative Goals and initiatives on the subsequent pages are all just draft proposals and outlines at this time! Proposed Land Use Goal and Initiatives 17 Sept 2026 Goal • Promote a land use pattern that expands housing and economic opportunity while respecting our property rights, protecting our natural areas and community character, and reflecting infrastructure and service capacity Initiatives • Use the Future Land Use map, Corridor Plan maps, and policies to guide land use decisions • Phase growth according to utility, road, stormwater and service capacity • Promote redevelopment and infill along the Village’s major road corridors • Align Village land use policy with recent law changes and regional plans Thoughtful design, scale, and siting is critical for new multiple family residential development in Weston—including moderate- scale “missing middle” types such as what’s shown above Future Land Use Map (from 2024 Plan amendments) 18 Sept 2026 • Identifies development and preservation areas over ensuing 20+ years • Guides future community expansion & rezoning • Divides Village into different categories of future land use • Guides housing densities • Includes mix and flex categories for transitional areas • Will need to be tweaked Proposed Economic Development Goal and Initiatives 19 Sept 2026 Goal • Support businesses, shopping, and services that contribute to Weston’s tax base, advance our sense of place, and serve our other businesses, residents, and visitors Initiatives • Help expand and attract retailers, restaurants, grocers, and industries in targeted sectors • Support more industrial development while restricting hyperscale projects • Favor smaller or pay-as-you-go TIDs that limit Village financial exposure • Continue to partner on regional economic development efforts A New Approach to TIF in Weston 2 0 Sept 2026 1 TODAY Weston has had two very large TIDs for decades — delivering the Business & Technology Parks, the regional medical center, and Schofield Avenue revitalization – but also limiting opportunities and nimbleness. 2 THE OPENING Tax Incremental District (TID) #1 is closing, giving the Village room to create a new generation of TIDs to capture economic development, redevelopment, and some new housing opportunities. 3 SMALLER & FOCUSED TIDs New TIDs can be project- specific and/or cover smaller areas and more focused purposes, making them easier to administer and often sooner to close. 4 PAY-AS-YOU- GO TIF MODEL Developer pays all upfront project and infrastructure costs, which the Village reimburses over time from future tax growth. Village financial exposure is minimized. What are “hyperscale” industrial projects? • “Hyperscale” describes systems designed to scale up massively to handle extremely large workloads, such as in hyperscale data centers • Hyperscale facilities require extensive contiguous land (100-1000+ acres), often strategically chosen for power access • Concerns include power, land, and water consumption; impact on consumer costs; facility reuse after obsolescence; nearby property and environmental impacts; and disruptions during construction 21 9/22/2026 Add a footer Proposed Housing & Neighborhood Development Goal and Initiatives 22 Sept 2026 Goal • Expand attainable housing opportunities and safe and appealing neighborhoods for Weston’s workforce, families, and seniors Initiatives • Increase new housing constructed for Weston’s workforce, families, and seniors • Assist residential developers and builders with land assembly, financing, and law change opportunities • Promote thoughtful siting and design of higher density housing • Support quality in new neighborhood design • Reinvest in older neighborhoods and housing State Initiatives to Get More Housing Built 23 Sept 2026 • Eases access to 2023-created State housing loans, including a program to fund roads and utilities for new housing • Allows PAYGO, residential-only TIDs to support infrastructure for affordable, owner-occupied (e.g., lots 7,500 sf max; 1-story home 1,500 sf max) • Extends window for keeping other types of TIDs open from 1 to 2 extra years, with proceeds used to help build or improve affordable housing • Increases usability of 2005 Neighborhood Improvement District statute by allowing initial infrastructure expenses for new residential subdivisions to be reimbursed through phased assessments on future homeowners • Requires municipal plans to provide more specificity on areas, densities, and anticipated timeframes for new housing—and then approve consistent rezoning proposals as long as infrastructure is present Proposed Natural, Agricultural & Cultural Resource Goal and Initiatives 2 4 Sept 2026 Goal • Protect and connect Weston’s natural and cultural resources while them to strengthen our identity, recreational opportunities, and quality of life Initiatives • Increase the visibility, stewardship, and responsible use of the Eau Claire River • Communicate and uniformly implement environmental regulations • Coordinate natural resource investments with park and trail planning • Create and enhance memorable, all-season places, activities, and experiences Proposed Community Facilities and Utilities Initiatives 25 Sept 2026 Goal • Maintain reliable, cost-effective, and energy efficient services and infrastructure while controlling taxpayer costs and protecting natural resources Initiatives • Prioritize improvements via the capital improvement program and utility master plans • Maintain a clean and plentiful water supply • Prioritize maintenance of existing facilities and needs in older and rural parts of the Village • Implement the Village’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Proposed Transportation Initiatives 2 6 Sept 2026 Goal • Enable Weston’s residents, workers, and visitors to get around safely, efficiently, and by their mode of choice Initiatives • Maintain the function and condition of Weston’s roadways • Strategically prioritize transportation expansion projects • Design new and reconstructed roadways according to Complete Streets principles • Implement Weston’s Bike and Pedestrian System Master Plan Future Transportation Map (from 2024 Plan amendments) 27 Sept 2026 • Identifies planned road construction projects and future roads; planned enhancements to intersections and pedestrian crossings; and major roads planned for streetscape enhancement • Will need to be revisited in light of Village’s new Bicycle and Pedestrian System Master Plan and other initiatives and opporunities Proposed Intergovernmental Cooperation Initiatives 2 8 Sept 2026 Goal • Maintain and build strong relationships with other governments for mutual and regional benefit Initiatives • Continue existing and pursue more opportunities for collaborative services • Collaborate regionally on housing, economic development, and tourism • Update Weston’s 5-year strategic plan CURRENT COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS INCLUDE… • Mountain Bay Metropolitan Police Department • South Area Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) • E-911 Dispatch • Rothschild Area Municipal Court • Extraterritorial zoning with Town of Weston • Partnerships with the D.C. Everest School District and YMCA for recreation • Joint transportation and land use planning How might implementation and evaluation work? 29 Sept 2026 • Annual review against benchmarks, towards implementation of initiatives, and for consideration of possible Plan amendments • Integration with capital improvement program, economic development, zoning decisions, etc. Comprehensive Plan Update Joint Committee Member Pre-meeting Assignment September 2026 1 In advance of the September 28th Joint Committee meeting regarding the Comprehensive Plan, the staff and consultant team asks each Board and Plan Commission member to complete this worksheet. We also ask that completed worksheets be handed in at the start of the meeting. This effort is intended to yield initial impressions only, and get you warmed up for the meeting. Vision Statement Evaluation A community vision statement is the starting point for the new plan. It’s intended as a presentation of how the Village wishes to look, feel, and be perceived; an inspirational and positive view of Weston and its future; a way for the Village to take advantage of its assets and opportunities; and a framework around which to build more detailed goals and initiatives, including those in the Comprehensive Plan. Which of the following do you prefer as Weston’s vision for its new plan—and for future planning efforts)? (circle one please) A. The 2016 Comprehensive Plan vision statement, which reads: “The Village of Weston — It’s Right Here. In Weston, it’s time to welcome families, businesses, and sustainable new growth to the right kind of place in central Wisconsin. Weston’s assets and opportunities include superior transportation access, recreational offerings, quality schools, available land base, business mix including health care, and a growing population. The village will grow resident attachment by being open and transparent, advancing social offerings, and improving its look and feel.” B. The 2023 Strategic Plan vision statement, which reads: “Weston is a resilient, purposeful, and forward-thinking community that welcomes opportunity, values communication, and fosters community connections so that everyone can enjoy a high quality of life.” C. An alternative vision statement derived from community input on the new plan, which reads: “Weston is a safe and welcoming place to call home—where families grow and learn, neighbors connect, businesses belong and thrive, and everyone enjoys the best that central Wisconsin has to offer. Weston will grow thoughtfully to expand housing choices, shopping and services, and economic opportunity, while still preserving our suburban community character, protecting our natural and recreational spaces, and practicing fiscal responsibility .” What, if anything, would you change about the vision statement that you prefer? _________________________________________________________________________________ Comprehensive Plan Update Joint Committee Member Pre-meeting Assignment September 2026 2 Draft Initiative Evaluation The draft presentation of the new Vision and Directions volume includes titles for 24 potential initiatives. Initiatives are defined as proactive efforts the Village intends to undertake or support over the next ~10 years to achieve the goals and realize the vision. The titles of these draft initiatives are as follows: Use the Future Land Use map, Corridor Plan maps, and policies to guide land use decisions Increase new housing constructed for Weston’s workforce, families, and seniors Implement the Village’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Phase growth according to utility, road, stormwater and service capacity Assist residential developers and builders with land assembly, financing, and law change opportunities Maintain the function and condition of Weston’s roadways Promote redevelopment and infill along the Village’s major road corridors Promote thoughtful siting and design of higher density housing Strategically prioritize transportation expansion projects Align Village land use policy with recent law changes and regional plans Support quality in new neighborhood design Design new and reconstructed roadways according to Complete Streets principles Help expand and attract retailers, restaurants, grocers, and industries in targeted sectors Reinvest in older neighborhoods and housing Implement Weston’s Bike and Pedestrian System Master Plan Support more industrial development while restricting hyperscale projects Increase the visibility, stewardship, and responsible use of the Eau Claire River Continue existing and pursue more opportunities for collaborative services Favor smaller or pay-as-you-go TIDs that limit Village financial exposure Communicate and uniformly implement environmental regulations Collaborate regionally on housing, economic development, and tourism Continue to partner on regional economic development efforts Coordinate natural resource investments with park and trail planning Update Weston’s 5-year strategic plan Please circle FIVE initiatives that are a priority for you from among those listed above. Is there any other priority initiative for you that is NOT listed above? If so, what is it? _____________________________________________________________________________________