Concerned About the Proposed Development Near Netherwood?

The Town of Oregon encourages residents, property owners, and other interested parties to attend the upcoming Town of Oregon public meeting on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00pm available in-person and via Zoom regarding the proposed Featherwood Trails Urban Service Area Amendment.  The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) public hearing for this on Thursday, August 13, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom has been cancelled. 

Check the website https://www.capitalarearpc.org/meetings/ for rescheduling.

This is an opportunity to express your concerns about stormwater management, flooding, drainage, water quality, watershed impacts, agricultural lands, infrastructure, roads, and neighboring properties.

The proposed amendment affects approximately 81 acres of land currently located in the Town of Oregon, including land bordering the Oregon Rotary Bike Trail, a valued community resource used by bikers, runners, and walkers.

Attend the CARPC Public Hearing

For meeting details, agenda, and participation instructions:
CARPC Public Portal

https://www.capitalarearpc.org/

The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) public hearing on Thursday, August 13, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom has been delayed. 

The Town of Oregon will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00pm.

What Is Being Proposed?                                                           

The proposal would expand the Oregon Urban Service Area by approximately 62 developable acres, affecting about 81 acres of Town of Oregon land.

Key concerns include stormwater management, flooding, drainage, water quality, watershed impacts, agricultural lands, infrastructure, roads, and neighboring properties.

Veridian FEATHERWOOD TRAILS Neighborhood Mtg Letter and Map

Technical Review and Public Input Are Needed

The Town requested that the Village of Oregon postpone CARPC August 13 public hearing until necessary technical information has been completed, shared, and reviewed.  

The Town is requesting additional information to better evaluate potential impacts related to stormwater management, infrastructure, neighboring properties, and community resources. 

The Town also requested a public meeting with Village officials, the Veridian developer, and Town residents to discuss the proposal before the public hearing.  

Representatives from the Village of Oregon and Veridian will attend the town public meeting on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00pm and participate in the discussion regarding the proposed development.

The Town believes residents and affected jurisdictions should have the opportunity to review the information and provide input before any decision is made.

How Residents Can Participate

Residents are encouraged to:

• Attend the Town of Oregon public meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00PM - Oregon Town Hall, 1138 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575 and via Zoom (link will be provided closer to meeting date)
• Attend the CARPC public hearing. https://www.capitalarearpc.org/meetings/ 
• Provide public comment during the hearing.
• Submit written comments to CARPC.
• Contact Village officials with questions or concerns about the proposal.

Public participation is an important part of the planning process. The Town encourages residents to stay informed and provide input on decisions that may affect the community for years to come.

Focus on Stormwater Management

Featherwood Trails Concept Plan including Stormwater Areas

(View larger version of map)

 

Lake Barney Stormwater Management Study - City of Fitchburg, April 2021

(City of Fitchburg Lake Barney Study - Project Page)

 

'Our biggest fear': Lake Barney flooding becomes a nightmare for landowners

(Article by Gabriella Bachara, Aug 16, 2019. Channel3000.com)