“Special Meeting” called to review College Parking plans

Please take a look. Let us know what you think.

There will be a “Special Meeting” of the Landmarks Commission tomorrow evening to revisit the Beloit College proposal for expanded parking, among other things.

Landmarks Commission Special Meeting:

• June 22nd.
• 5:00 p.m.
• City Hall Forum

Following the commission meeting last Tuesday Beloit College has made some revisions to their proposed COA. It is in the public record and you can download it here.

What has drawn public comment on this COA is mostly around proposed parking changes on Emerson.

Given some timing constraints this date and time was the soonest that was available to revisit this COA. Public consideration and input is always helpful and welcomed regardless of your position on this or any items before the Landmarks Commission.

If you are available to attend, you are welcomed. If you are not able to attend, you are invited to send a -brief- note to City Planner Drew Pennington.
penningtond@ci.beloit.wi.us

If you are sending a note please include your name and address for the record. Can’t say for sure but I’d assume anonymous comments may be void.

The college is also proposing changes to public property on Chapin Street and College Street. You can see this on the map attached to the COA. This is NOT however part of the COA or under the review of the Landmarks Commission.

Parking in the public right-of-way will likely be reviewed by the Traffic Review Committee on Monday, June 28th and the City Council on Tuesday, July 6th.

Traffic Review Committee Meeting:

• Monday June 28th.
• 1:30 p.m.
• City Hall Forum

City Council Meeting:

• Tuesday July 6th.
• 7:00 p.m.
• City Hall Forum

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Beloit College – Parking

Just letting folks know and looking for some input.

Beloit College is in need of additional parking and has submitted a COA (certificate of appropriateness) proposal to be considered by The Landmarks Commission on:
Tuesday, June 15
7:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
The Beloit College COA is in the public record and available on the city website here.

The college, like any property owner within one of Beloit’s historic districts enjoys the benefits and protections it affords. Like any property owner they are also required to submit a COA (certificate of appropriateness) for proposed changes that fall within the purview of the Landmarks Commission.

The Landmarks Commission volunteers serve to advocate for and serve the interests of property owners residing within the districts specifically and by extension the broader community.

The reason for this communication is to inform those living within the College Park historic district and others concerned with neighborhood preservation. It would seem that some, perhaps many, are not aware of the proposed Beloit College COA. The Landmarks Commission volunteers always welcome neighborhood/community input.

All the Landmarks Commission detail is likewise available here including the other two COA’s that will be presented at the next meeting.

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Hope this helps,
Rick