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PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT FEBRUARY 18, 2020
ITEM II: "APPROVAL OF THE" SAWDUST DISTRICT MASTER PLAN
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Community Development Department
Actions Requested:
The Community Development Department is requesting approval of the Sawdust District
Master Plan, which describes the future goals and objectives for land use, development and
transportation in the district. The plan focuses on the area south of the Fox River bound by
Lake Winnebago to W. 171h Avenue running along S. Main Street with some sections going as
far west as Nebraska Street.
ANALYSIS
The Sawdust District Master Plan was developed in collaboration with consultant Houseal
Lavigne Associates, city staff and the Sawdust District Advisory Group. The area was
originally identified in the Imagine Oshkosh Master Plan as an opportunity area on the south
side of the Fox River. The Sawdust District Advisory Group was established to offer input and
guidance through out the process. Additional public input was received through individual
stakeholder interviews. Staff hosted a public open house on January 291h, 2020, which included
approximately 30 attendees from the public.
The purpose of the plan is to provide guidance for the district as redevelopment opportunities
present themselves.
The plan includes:
A. Existing Conditions
B. District History
C. Visual Vision for the district
D. Sub -Area Goals
E. Transportation Element
F. Placemaking Element
The district is divided into six sub -areas each with their own unique character and land use
plan recommendations. Each sub -area includes a description of desired conditions that the City
should work towards and are organized into several categories including desired land uses,
transportations, placemaking and design and development. The Sawdust District Master Plan
will assist in planning and implementing the future development in the area.
Approval of the plan will continue the commitment to elevating the center city and promote
high level development and design in this special area of the community.
RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends approval of the Sawdust District Master Plan as requested.
Item 11 — Sawdust District Master Plan