Residents propose alternative to Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan

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Residents propose alternative to Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan

Beth Sluys

March 31, 2020

Residents propose alternative to Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan — A sign protesting the “Bus Barn” in front of Chet’s Car Care, located across Aberg Ave from the former Oscar Mayer facility. The City of Madison has proposed purchasing a portion of the property to use as a Madison Metro Transit bus garage and maintenance facility. Residents have opposed aspects of the city’s Special Area Plan for the former Oscar Mayer site. Photo by Beth Sluys

By Beth Sluys

The resolution for the Oscar Mayer Special Area Plan was introduced at the Common Council meeting March 3. In light of the contents of that resolution, I thought I might offer an alternative resolution that might better reflect the comments, concerns and considerations that have been shared throughout this planning process. We have come a long way, but the plan is still in its review stage, requiring ongoing participation by area residents. At this point in time, it could be as early as April 13 where the plan returns to the Plan Commission for a final review, before the Common Council votes to adopt the plan.

Find the alternative resolution and previous articles about the Special Area Plan online at northsidenews.org.