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Home My WebLink AboutItem III PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT FEBRUARY 2, 2021 ITEM III: SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A MONUMENT SIGN AT 150 ASPIRE LANE GENERAL INFORMATION Owner: Oshkosh ALF, LLC Petitioner: Mark Hammond/MSP Real Estate, Inc. Action(s) Requested: The petitioner requests an amendment to the Specific Implementation Plan approval for a monument sign at 150 Aspire Lane. Applicable Ordinance Provisions: Planned Development standards are found in Section 30-387 of the Zoning Ordinance. Background Information Property Location and Type: The subject area is zoned Suburban Mixed Use District with a Planned Development Overlay (SMU-PD) and consists of one parcel encompassing approximately 14.57 acres, located on the north side of Witzel Avenue and approximately 740’ west of S. Washburn Street. The surrounding area consists of commercial and residential uses. On September 10, 2019, the Common Council approved a Specific Implementation Plan (SIP) for a senior living community at the subject site. Subject Site Existing Land Use Zoning Senior living community SMU-PD Recognized Neighborhood Organizations N/A Adjacent Land Use and Zoning Existing Uses Zoning North Commercial SMU South Commercial SMU East Commercial & Residential SMU West Residential DR-6 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use 2040 Land Use Recommendation Interstate Commercial Page 1 ITEM III- SIP Amendment – 150 Aspire Ln. 2 ANALYSIS Use The previously approved SIP (2019) for the site was for a senior living community. No changes are being proposed to the approved use of the site. Site Design & Access/Parking No changes to the site design are being proposed. Lighting No changes have been made from the approved SIP. Signage The approved SIP included a 5’8” tall monument sign. However, the applicant did not request a Base Standard Modification (BSM) to place the sign within the front setback at that time. The applicant has submitted a revised sign plan for a 6’ tall internally lit monument sign to be placed at 10’ from the front property line (Witzel Avenue). The applicant is requesting a BSM for the sign to be placed within the 25’ front setback to provide visibility of the sign for vehicles accessing the site from Witzel Avenue. According to the applicant, meeting the 25’ setback would result in visibility of the sign being obstructed by trees for both east-bound and west- bound traffic. Sign renderings. Page 2 ITEM III- SIP Amendment – 150 Aspire Ln. 3 Staff is supportive of the BSM for the reduced setback as the narrow frontage of the lot restricts visibility of the site from Witzel Avenue. The proposed location of the sign will provide increased visibility of the site’s access point. As the site abuts residential properties to the east and west, staff is recommending a condition that 165 points of evergreen screening be installed along the east and west property lines to buffer the view of the sign from the neighboring residences. The applicant is proposing a concrete base for the sign and has also discussed metal as a possible alternative for the base. However, staff is recommending a condition that the base be constructed of masonry or stone to provide a more attractive appearance from the public right- of-way. Staff is requesting that Plan Commission also consider the proposed concrete or metal base as the applicant has stated that they prefer concrete or metal as those materials would provide increased durability compared to masonry or stone. Site plan of signage location Landscaping A variety of shrubs have been added around the base of the sign. As previously noted, staff is also recommending 165 points (example: 5 Arborvitae trees) of evergreen trees be installed along both the east and west property lines to buffer the view of the sign. Storm Water Management No changes to the storm water management plan are being proposed. Building Facades No changes to building facades are included with this request. Evergreen trees Evergreen trees Page 3 ITEM III- SIP Amendment – 150 Aspire Ln. 4 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 design does not detract from areas of natural beauty surrounding the site. (c) The proposed architecture and character of the proposed Planned Development project is compatible with adjacent/nearby development. (d) The proposed Planned Development project will positively contribute to and not detract from the physical appearance and functional arrangement of development in the area. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Implementation Plan amendment as proposed with the findings listed above and following conditions: (1) Base Standard Modification (BSM) to allow a ground sign with a 10’ front setback, where code requires a 25’ front setback. (2) 165 points of evergreen trees shall be provided along the east and west property lines to provide screening of the sign from neighboring residences. (3) Base of the sign shall be constructed of masonry or stone. (4) Final landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Community Development. Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 We are proposing to install a lit monument sign as shown on attachment 5173.1R6 with a 10' setback due to blocked visibility. The trees are blocking the sign from both the East bound and West bound traffic, and the 25' setback would not allow viewing of the sign until you approach the driveway, which would then of course be too late to enter. The building itself will not be visible from the road so building signage would not help this issue. We will be improving this site with landscaping as shown in the attached landscape plan. Attached is the updated form. Mark please let Brian know if you have anything to add, I will be leaving on vacation in 20 minutes. Thank you! Sara Greil Owner Page 7 Page 8 768 769 769 770 770770770 770 770 77177177 1 WETLAND EXISTING ASPHALT LAWN LAWN WALK STORM WATER POND TEMPORARY STORM WATER POND (5) TRC (2) NHE (5) PJC (8) EC5 (2) AB3 (5) DSY (11) HE2 (5) LDN (9) AWS (3) DSY (7) HE2 (16) SH2 (21) SS1 (1) DKL (1) SMM (6) SDN WETLAND WETLAND RETAINING WALL 6' CEDAR FENCE EXISTING VEGETATION EASEMENT LAWN SEED MIX LAWN SEED MIX LAWN SEED MIX LAWN SEED MIX EXISTING VEGETATION CONSTRUCTION / DISTURBANCE LIMIT 7757767 7 6776777777778WITZEL AVENUE (C.T.H. "E")(4) SKH MIXED DAYLILIES (3) SKHMIXED DAYLILIES (3) H4 (3) H6 (4) H13 (4) H6 (4) H13 (4) H4 (5) LPS (3) LPS (3) CA3 WALK PROPOSED MONUMENT SIGN LIGHT POLE, TYP. 10'-0" 17'-1" SHADE TREES QTY COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME SIZE ROOT REMARKS SKH 7 Street Keeper Honey Locust Gleditsia triacanthos `Draves`3" CAL B&B Full, matching heads LOW DECIDUOUS SHRUBS QTY COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME SIZE ROOT REMARKS LPS 8 Little Princess Spirea Spiraea x japonica `Little Princess`15" HT CONT. ORNAMENTAL GRASSES QTY COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME SIZE ROOT REMARKS CA3 3 Overdam Feather Reed Grass Calamagrostis x acutiflora `Overdam`1 GAL POT 24" Spacing PERENNIALS QTY COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME SIZE ROOT REMARKS H4 7 Happy Returns Daylily Hemerocallis x `Happy Returns`4 1/2"POT 18" Spacing H6 7 Little Business Daylily Hemerocallis x `Little Business`4 1/2"POT 24" Spacing H13 8 Mini Pearl Daylily Hemerocallis x `Mini Pearl`4 1/2"POT 18" Spacing PLANT SCHEDULE SOUTH ENTRANCE WRITTEN CONSENT OF R.A. SMITH, INC. OR ALTERATIONS MADE TO THIS PLAN WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED FOR DAMAGES, LIABILITY OR COSTS RESULTING FROM CHANGES R.A. SMITH, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY EXISTENCE AND LOCATION OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING THE THE LOCATIONS OF EXISTING UTILITY INSTALLATIONS AS SHOWN ON THIS PLAN ARE APPROXIMATE. THERE MAY BE OTHER UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA THAT ARE NOT SHOWN. THE 15 30 60 GRAPHIC SCALE 0 NORTH Know what's below. before you dig.Call R MSP - OSHKOSHOSHKOSH, WILANDSCAPE PLANNORTH PROPERTY & SOUTH PROPERTY ENTRANCEMATCHLINE SHEET L200MATCHLINE SHEET L200MATCHLINE SHEET L200SOUTH PROPERTY ENTRANCE NORTH PROPERTY PHASE 1PLANT SYMBOL KEY DECIDUOUS TREES DECIDUOUS SHRUBS ORNAMENTAL GRASSES PERENNIALS LAWN SEEDING SEE NOTES ON SHEET L300 SHEET NUMBER Brookfield, WI | Milwaukee, WI | Appleton, WI | Madison, WI | Cedarburg, WIMount Pleasant, WI | Naperville, IL | Irvine, CAPage 9 SIP AMENDMT 150 ASPIRE LN PC: 02-02-21 CRAIG J/BICKEY J KINDERMAN 2092 WITZEL AVE OSHKOSH WI 54904 DIANA M HANSEDER 232 WESTBROOK DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 DONALD R BRUEX 379 FOSTER ST OSHKOSH WI 54902 JAMES D/AGATHA A WOOD 152 WESTBROOK DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 JOHN FAUST 272 WESTBROOK DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 KURT T/TINA M PLECHATY 21695 SHELBY LN JORDAN MN 55352 MATT T/KRISTINE A TROIBER 280 WESTBROOK DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 MFF MORTGAGE BORROWER 23 LLC 512 LAUREL ST BRAINERD MN 56401 MICHAEL J COTTER 1221 TARA DR SUN PRAIRIE WI 53590 MUSTAIN INVESTMENTS II LLC 275 N WASHBURN ST OSHKOSH WI 54904 PAUL J BEIER 4219 LEONARD POINT RD OSHKOSH WI 54904 PETER J FAUST 1229 NATURE TRAIL DR NEENAH WI 54956 RANDALL J SAWICKI 3310 CREEK SIDE DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 REBEKAH R PETERSON 170 WESTBROOK DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 RICHARD R TOELLNER 2775 BEECHNUT DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 ROBERT G/KATHERINE M/BRENT R NEMETH 210 WESTBROOK DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 SHORELAND DEVELOPMENT CORP 459 N WASHBURN ST OSHKOSH WI 54904 STEVEN F FAUST PO BOX 3415 OSHKOSH WI 54903 THOMAS A/MARY E SCHUHART 130 WESTBROOK DR OSHKOSH WI 54904 WINNEBAGO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 2060 WITZEL AVE OSHKOSH WI 54904 OSHKOSH ALF LLC 1295 NORTHLAND DR STE 270 SAINT PAUL MN 55120 MSP REAL ESTATE INC ATTN: MARK HAMMOND 150 & 220 ASPIRE LN OSHKOSH WI 54904 Page 10 WWIITTZZEELL AAVV SSWWAASSHHBBU U R R NN SS TTWESTBROOK DRWESTBROOK DRHHEERRIITTAAGGEELLAAGRACELAND DRGRACELAND DRC:\Users\minak\Desktop\2020 Plan Commission Site Plan Map Template.mxd User: minak Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI Printing Date: 1/5/2021 1 in = 250 ft1 in = 0.05 mi¯150 ASPIRE LN150 ASPIRE LN City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, andthe City of Oshkosh assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information. 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