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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem IVPLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT JUNE 16, 2020 ITEM IV: PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE FROM INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT (I) TO INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (I-PD) & APPROVAL OF A GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR A FIRE TRAINING FACILITY AT 221 N. SAWYER STREET GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Oshkosh Fire Department Owner: City of Oshkosh Action(s) Requested: The applicant requests a zone change from the existing Institutional District (I) to Institutional District with a Planned Development Overlay (I-PD). The applicant also requests approval of a General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for a fire training facility. Applicable Ordinance Provisions: The Zoning Ordinance does not establish criteria relative to appropriateness of changing zoning from one classification to another but relies on the Comprehensive Plan and good planning principles. Planned Development standards are found in Section 30-387 of the Zoning Ordinance. Property Location and Background Information: The subject site consists of one 3.73 acre parcel located at the northwest corner of N. Sawyer Street and National Avenue. The property is a former Army Reserve building and is now used as an Oshkosh Fire Department site. The surrounding area consists primarily of commercial and residential uses as well as Lourdes Academy to the east. iubject Site Existing Land Use Zoning Institutional I Adjacent Land Use and Existintr Uses North Commercial UMU .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. South Commercial & Single Family Residential UMU & SR-5 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. East Commercial & School UMU & I-PD West Single & Multi -family Residential SR-5 & MR-20 Paqe 1 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use 2040 Land Use Recommendation Community Facility ANALYSIS Zone Change The applicant is requesting a zone change to add a Planned Development Overlay to the existing Institutional district (1) base zoning to allow for future site modifications including a training tower between the public right-of-way and principal building. Staff is supportive of adding the Planned Development Overlay as it will allow flexibility of zoning ordinance standards for additions/improvements to the site. Use/Site Design The applicant plans to redevelop the existing site into a fire department training facility and office space. Phase 1 of the plan is to erect a training tower in the existing south parking lot. The training tower will be 38' 4" tall and located between the principal structure and public right-of-way. Base Standard Modifications (BSMs) are required for both the proposed height and location of the structure. ELEVATION VIEW-1 Proposed location of training tower (left) and tower elevation (right). Staff is supportive of the BSM to allow the tower to exceed the maximum height for accessory structures (18 ft.) as the increased height is needed for fire training exercises. The applicant states that the proposed location within the south parking lot is advantageous because the existing unused parking lot would allow fire apparatus and firefighters to perform training without concerns of other vehicles driving though and creating potential hazards. They also note that the proposed location is desirable as it has proximal access to a fire hydrant and is secured with existing chain link fencing. Staff is supportive of a BSM to allow the tower in the proposed location as it will allow the Fire Department to effectively and safely conduct training. ITEM IV. Rezone & GDP/SIP 221 N. Sawyer St. Paqe 2 According to the applicant, the tower will not be suitable for live fire exercises and no burning will occur in the tower. Subsequent phases noted by the applicant include future redevelopment of the site within the existing footprint and include improvements to existing infrastructure, structures and grounds. Signage No new signage is being proposed. Landscaping A landscaping plan was not included with this request. As the site is not being developed beyond its existing footprint, no additional landscaping is required by code. There are several existing mature trees to the west of the parking lot that will serve to "break up" the view of the training tower from the neighboring residential uses to the west. Staff feels that the existing landscaping will sufficiently mitigate the visual impact of the tower from the neighboring properties. The height/size of the existing trees will better screen the tower than new evergreen plantings that would only be minimum 4' tall at the time of planting. View looking north along west property line Storm Water Management/Utilities Storm water management plans have not been submitted with this request. The Department of Public Works will review storm water management for the site as part of the Site Plan Review process. Site Lighting ITEM IV. Rezone & GDP/SIP 221 N. Sawyer St. Paqe 3 No new lighting is being proposed at this time. Building Facades No change to the existing building facades is being proposed with this request. FINDINGS/RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS In its review and recommendation to the Common Council on an application for a Planned Development district, staff recommends the Plan Commission make the following findings based on the criteria established by Chapter 30-387 (C)(6): (a) The proposed Planned Development project is consistent with the overall purpose and intent of this Chapter. (b) The proposed Planned Development project is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and other area plans. (It is the responsibility of the City to determine such consistency.) (c) The proposed Planned Development project would maintain the desired relationships between land uses, land use densities and intensities, and land use impacts in the environs of the subject site. (d) Adequate public infrastructure is or will be available to accommodate the range of uses being proposed for the Planned Development project, including but not limited to public sewer and water and public roads. Staff recommends approval of the rezone, General Development Plan, and Specific Implementation Plan with the findings listed above and the following conditions: 1. BSM to allow 38' 4" tall accessory structure where code allows a maximum height of 18'. 2. BSM to allow accessory structure in front of the principal structure. ITEM IV. Rezone & GDP/SIP 221 N. Sawyer St. Paqe 4 SUBMITTO: City of Oshkosh Dept. of Community Development City 215 Church Ave., P,O. Box 1130 of Planned Development Application POHONEh,WI 54901 59 OShKodsh For General Development Plan or Specific Implementation Plan "PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT USING BLACK INK"" APPLICANT INFORMATION Petitioner: Date: Petitioner's Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone #: ( } Email: Contact preference: ❑ Phone )gEmail Status of Petitioner (Please Check): CI Ownepresentative ❑ Tenant ❑ Prospective Buyer Petitioner's Signature (required):! , Date: . . OWNER INFORMATION Owner's): T.I-rDate: Owner(s) Address: Q C 1-kA & Ck4- /a uG City: (3,s4LQS4 State: W( Zip: �O Telephone #: (9 }'� . OCC..0 Email: Contact preference: ❑ Phone ❑ Email tA,RoCl. CSt-iYWSH-, wt „US Ownership Status (Please Check):'C Individual ❑ Trust ❑ Partnership ❑ Corporation Property Owner Consent: (required) By signature hereon, I/We acknowledge that City officials and/or employees may, in the performance of their functions, enter upon the property to inspect or gather other information necessary to process this application. I also understand that all meeting dates are tentative and may be postponed by the Planning Services Division for incomplete submissions or other administrative reasons. Property Owner's Signature: TYPE OF REQUEST: General Development Plan (GDP) Specific Implementation Plan (SIP) SITE INFORMATION Date: ❑ General Development Plan (GDP) Amendment ❑ Specific Implementation Plan (SIP) Amendment Address/Locatlon of Proposed Project: aQ-\ tJ Proposed Project Type: F1 >24;7- i ILA) 1`11 o\jc F/a c) Current Use of Property: SO I C- Gf- cl ~ry -a 5S 5 6-7`-,' Zoning: Land Uses Surrounding Your Site: North: South: East: West: ➢ It is recommended that the applicant meet with Planning Services staff prior to submittal to discuss the proposal. ➢ Application fees are due at time of submittal. Make check payable to City of Oshkosh. ➢ Please refer to the fee schedule for appropriate fee. FEE 13 NON-REFUNDABLE For more information please visit the City's website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Community_Development/Planning.htm Sign Staff Date Rec'd Paqe 5 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS - Must accompany the application to be complete. (Submit only digital files. Please note at the discretion of Community Development staff may request a hard copy) The following information must be provided in order for the application to be considered complete and able to be scheduled for Plan Commission Review. Please use the checklist below to determine the required information to be submitted at the time of application. If ail information below cannot be provided at the time of application, please request a waiver in writing to the Division's Director or designee. a A General Development Plan (GDP) submittal, per Section 30-387(C)(4), shall include the following Items (Submit only digital files. Please note at the discretion of Community Development staff may request a hard copy): ❑ General location map of the subject site depicting: • All lands for which the Planned Development is proposed and other lands within 100 feet of the boundaries of the subject property. • Current zoning of the subject site and abutting properties, and the jurisdiction(s) that maintains that control. • A graphic scale and north arrow. ❑ Generalized site plan showing the pattern or proposed land uses, including: • General size, shape, and arrangement of lots and specific use areas. • Basic street pattern and pattern of internal drives. • General site grading plan showing preliminary road grades. • Basic storm drainage pattern, including proposed on -site stormwater detention. • General location of recreational and open space areas, including designation of any such areas to be classified as common open space. ❑ Statistical data, including: • Minimum lot sizes in the development. • Approximate areas of all lots. • Density/intensity of various parts of the development. • Building coverage. • Landscaping surface area ratio of all land uses. • Expected staging. a Conceptual landscaping plan. ❑ General signage plan. ❑ General outline of property owners association, covenants, easements, and deed restrictions. ❑ A written description of the proposed Planned Development, including: • General project themes and images. • The general mix of dwelling unit types and/or land uses. • Approximate residential densities and nonresidential intensifies. • General treatment of natural features. • General relationship to nearby properties and public streets. • General relationship of the project to the Comprehensive Plan or other area plans. • Proposed exceptions from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. ❑ Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), if deemed necessary by the Director of Planning Services, or designee. ❑ A Specific Implementation Plan (SiP) submittal, per Section 30.387(C)(5), shall Include the following Items. Note that the area included in an SIP may be only a portion of the area included in a previously approved GDP (Submit only digital files. Please note at the discretion of Community Development staff may request a hard copy): ❑ An existing conditions map of the subject site depicting the following: • All lands for which the Planned Development is proposed and other lands within 100 feet of the, boundaries of the subject site. • Current zoning of the subject property and all abutting properties, and the jurisdictions) that maintains that control. • Existing utilities and recorded easements. • All lot dimensions of the subject site. • A graphic scale and a north arrow. ❑ An SIP map of the proposed site showing at least the following: • Lot layout and the arrangements of buildings. • Public and private roads, driveways, walkways, and parking facilities. • Specific treatment and location of recreational and open space areas, including designation of any such areas to be classified as common open space. Paqe 6 ❑ Proposed grading plan. ❑ Specific landscaping plan for the subject site, specifying the location, species, and installation size of plantings. The landscaping plans shall include a table summarizing all proposed species. ❑ Architectural plans for any nonresidential buildings, multi -family structures, or building clusters, of her than conventional single-family or two-family homes on individual lots, in sufficient detail to indicate the floor area, bulk, and visual character of such buildings. ❑ Engineering plans for all water and sewer systems, stormwater systems, roads, parking areas, and walkways. ❑ Signage plan for the project, including all project identification signs, concepts for public fixtures and signs, and group development signage themes that may or may not vary from City standards or common practices. ❑ Specific written description of the proposed SIP including: • Specific project themes and Images. • Specific mix of dwelling unit types and/or land uses. • Specific residential densities and nonresidential intensities as described by dwelling units per acre, and landscaping surface area ratio and/or other appropriate measures of density and intensity. • Specific treatment of natural features, including parkland. • Specific relationship to nearby properties and public streets. • Statistical data on minimum lot sizes in the development, the precise areas of all development lots and pads; density/intensity of various parts of the development; building coverage, and landscaping surface area ratio of all land uses; proposed staging; and any other plans required by Plan Commission. • A statement of rationale as to why PD zoning is proposed. This statement shall list the standard zoning requirements that, in the applicant's opinion, would inhibit the development project and the opportunities for community betterment that are available through the proposed PD project. • A complete list of zoning standards that would not be met by the proposed SIP and the locafion(s) in which such exceptions/base standard modifications would occur. • Phasing schedule, if more than one development phase is intended. ❑ Agreements, bylaws, covenants, and other documents relative to the operational regulations of the development and particularly providing for the permanent preservation and maintenance of common open areas and amenities. ❑ A written description that demonstrates how the SIP is consistent with the approved GDP and any and all differences between the requirements of the approved GDP and the proposed SIP. I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge all required application materials are Included with this application. I am aware that failure to submit the required completed application materials may result In denial or delay of the application request. //'' 7 Applicants Signature (required)' Date: Ur Paqe 7 SUBMITTO: City of Oshkosh Application Dept. of Community Development � � y pp . 215 Church Ave., P.O. Box 1130 c`6W. Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) PHONE: (92) 236 506903-1130 Oshkosh PHONE; (920) 236-5059 "PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT USING BLACK INK** APPLICANT INFORMATION Petitioner; n S A KOS O Fi t2 E i0C--P ae--T m o,-�, Date: C,,) - 3—aG Petitioner's Address: 1 o l coo,i "7 V City: O; 7 H m S 4 State: W L Zip: S_q IG l Telephone #: (C4) ,-5� Cs Email: M��Q�Q c i ,oS14 9, Contact preference: © Phone 1gEmail ` 1. v5 Status of Petitioner (Please Check): ❑ Owner r e alive ❑ Te an ❑ Prospective Buyer Petitioner's Signature (required): . Date: OWNER INFORMATION Owner's): C12y OF- 0 S H yo s H Date: Owner(s) Address: (S Q4,j /-Ac 14 AQ C� City: 0,51 -W S 14- State: W_ Zip: AJG Telephone #: (qap )-�' �6- �5COG Email: M Ro 11 �4 ci-cs►) µ , Contact preference: ❑ Phone AEmaiI +fir. uS Ownership Status (Please Check): �ndlvidual D Trust O Partnership OCorporation Property Owner Consent: (required) By signature hereon, I/We acknowledge that City officials and/or employees may, in the performance of their functions, enter upon the property to Inspect or gather other information necessary to process this application, I also understand that all meeting dates are tentative and may be postponed by the Planning Services Division for incomplete submissions or other administrative reasons. Property Owner's Signature:. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION Address/Locailon of Rezoning Request: /+r,c.IYF.k S� Tax Parcel Number(s): Rezone property from: m Date. Purpose for Rezoning; '-Tb CVZ &--Z r A P\ a 9' `ryZzh p-? i ti C E:&./- i t_l 7� Describe existing property development and land use: P(Z) 61? U� E Ojl-' 71FF S I7rL /�!}__ 1k7� ctJ A 1a Gc��a�2 �LNtr� t2`t l Jct i oui fd1- g y G F G 1J ,�054 Describe proposed development and/or proposed land use: S i�� I�CLh �aE� 0e--UCL.Gi-9E10 Proposed time schedule for development and/or use of the property: C.) Zoning Adjacent to the Site: North: South: East: West: Sign Staff Date Rec'd Paqe 8 MEMO-OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT DATE: June 3, 2020 TO: Mark Lyons FROM: Mike Stanley SUBJECT: Fire Training Facility 221 North Sawyer Street The City of Oshkosh and the Oshkosh Fire Department have identified the former armory located at 221 North Sawyer Street as the most suitable location for a fire training facility. This determination was partially made based on the recommendations of a contracted study by Matrix Consulting. In 2019, FGM Architects began an Architectural and Engineering study to create plans to redevelop the existing site into a fire department training facility. Phase I of the plan would be to erect a fire department training tower in the South parking lot. This particular location selected because of the wide open, unused parking lot that would allow fire apparatus and firefighters to perform training evolutions without concern of other City vehicles driving through and creating a hazard. Also, it has proximal access to a fire hydrant. This location also fits into the foot traffic flow pattern for the overall development plan of the training facility. Lastly, it also gives close access to the portion of the building that the fire department uses for indoor training evolutions. This tower is a freestanding multi -story structure that is approximately forty feet tall. A Geotechnical Engineering study has been completed by ECS Midwest, LLC. Their findings indicated that a foundation should be placed underneath the tower. The Department of Public Works is facilitating the contract and services to do just that with an immediate start date. The parking lot is fenced on all sides and has an access gate on National Avenue. The fencing will provide more than adequate security for the tower. Additionally, there are lights in the parking lots. On the West side of the parking lot very tall mature leafing trees. In subsequent phases, additional landscaping will be added on the National Avenue as will improved fencing to obscure the view onto the training grounds. The purchase of the drill tower has been approved in the 2020 CIP. Subsequent phases will need to have funding allocated. In the secondary and tertiary phases the entire site will be redeveloped within the existing footprint to become the Oshkosh Fire Department Training Center. Improvements to existing infrastructure, existing structures, and grounds will take place. In the interim implementing Phase I by erecting the drill tower will allow for the fire department to more efficiently, effectively, and safely conduct training within the City of Oshkosh. The tower is not suitable for live fire evolutions. No burning will occur in the tower. Paqe 9 saya MEMO-OSHKOSH FIRE DEPARTMENT I am requesting that the planning commission approve any necessary rezoning or changes to allow moving forward with the project. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. I appreciate your consideration and attention to this matter. Paqe 10 City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, and the City of Oshkosh assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information. Those using the information are responsible for verifying accuracy. 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