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Home My WebLink About16. 21-420AUGUST 24, 2021 21-420 RESOLUTION (CARRIED __7-0_____LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD SIGN AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WEST RIPPLE AVENUE AND AEROINNOVATE WAY INITIATED BY: CITY OF OSHKOSH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved WHEREAS, the Plan Commission finds that the Conditional Use Permit for a neighborhood sign at the southwest corner of West Ripple Avenue and Aeroinnovate Way, is consistent with the criteria established in Section 30-382 of the Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that a conditional use permit for a neighborhood sign at the southwest corner of West Ripple Avenue and Aeroinnovate Way, is hereby approved, per the attached. City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager DATE: August 19, 2021 RE: Approve Conditional Use Permit for a Neighborhood Sign at the Southwest Corner of West Ripple Avenue and Aeroinnovate Way BACKGROUND The City of Oshkosh Department of Community Development is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a neighborhood sign. The subject site is a 47.05 acre irregularly-shaped vacant property, located on the east side of Aeroinnovate Way with frontage on West Ripple Avenue. The property has a Heavy Industrial District (HI) zoning designation and is located within the Aviation Business Park. It is surrounded predominantly by vacant land with residential land uses to the north and Wittman Regional Airport to the west. ANALYSIS The City of Oshkosh Community Development Department is requesting approval of a monument-style sign along West Ripple Avenue west of Aeroinnovate Way to identify the City’s Aviation Business Park. The sign is considered a “neighborhood sign” under the sign ordinance, which requires a Conditional Use Permit. Staff is supportive of the CUP as the proposed monument sign will meet all applicable signage standards and will provide for an attractive entrance to the Aviation Business Park. FISCAL IMPACT The City funding for the sign comes from 2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Industrial Park Signs Account 0323-0740-6540-67006. RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit on August 17, 2021. Please see the attached staff report and meeting minutes for more information. Respectfully Submitted, Approved: Mark Lyons John Fitzpatrick Planning Services Manager Assistant City Manager / Director of Administrative Services ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD SIGN AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF W RIPPLE AVENUE & AEROINNOVATE WAY Plan Commission meeting of August 17, 2021. GENERAL INFORMATION Owner/Applicant: City of Oshkosh Community Development Department Action(s) Requested: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a neighborhood sign. Applicable Ordinance Provisions: Neighborhood Signs are permitted only through a Conditional Use Permit as regulated in Section 30-271(D) of the Zoning Ordinance. Criteria used for Conditional Use Permits are located in Section 30-382 of the Zoning Ordinance. Property Location and Background Information: The subject site is a 47.05 acre irregularly-shaped vacant property, located on the east side of Aeroinnovate Way, also with frontage on W Ripple Avenue. The property has a Heavy Industrial District (HI) zoning designation and is located within the Aviation Business Park surrounded predominantly by vacant land along with residential land uses to the north and Wittman Regional Airport to the west. Subject Site: Existing Land Use Zoning Vacant HI Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: Existing Uses Zoning North Residential HI & Town of Nekimi South Vacant Town of Nekimi West Airport Town of Nekimi East Vacant Town of Nekimi Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Recommendation Industrial Item III –CUP for neighborhood sign – SW corner W Ripple Ave & Aeroinnovate Way 2 ANALYSIS The City of Oshkosh Community Development Department is requesting approval of a monument-style sign along W Ripple Avenue, west of Aeroinnovate Way, identifying the City’s Aviation Business Park. The sign is considered a “neighborhood sign” under the sign ordinance, which requires a Conditional Use Permit. As proposed, the sign will be 6’ tall and 62 sq. ft. per side. The sign meets setback requirements for the HI district. The sign will be constructed of fabricated aluminum and vinyl with a faux ledgestone finish at the base. Item III –CUP for neighborhood sign – SW corner W Ripple Ave & Aeroinnovate Way 3 Staff is supportive of the CUP as the proposed monument sign will meet all applicable signage standards and will provide for an attractive entrance to the Aviation Business Park. RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS In its review and recommendation to the Common Council on an application for a Conditional Use Permit, staff recommends the Plan Commission make the following findings based on the criteria established by Chapter 30-382 (F)(3): (1) Is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan. (2) Would not result in a substantial or undue adverse impact on nearby property, the character of the neighborhood, environmental factors, traffic factors, parking, public improvements, public property or rights-of-way, or other matters affecting the public health, safety, or general welfare. (3) Maintains the desired consistency of land uses, land use intensities, and land use impacts as related to the environs of the subject property. (4) The conditional use is located in an area that will be adequately served by, and will not impose an undue burden on, any of the improvements, facilities, utilities or services provided by public or private agencies serving the subject property. (5) The potential public benefits outweigh any potential adverse impacts of the proposed conditional use, after taking into consideration the applicant’s proposal and any requirements recommended by the applicant to ameliorate such impacts. Staff recommends approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit for a neighborhood sign at the southwest corner of W Ripple Avenue and Aeroinnovate Way, as proposed with the findings listed above. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit on August 17, 2021. The following is Plan Commission’s discussion on the item. Site Inspections Report: No commissioners reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a neighborhood sign. Mr. Slusarek presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. The subject site is a 47.05 acre irregularly-shaped vacant property, located on the east side of Aeroinnovate Way, also with frontage on W Ripple Avenue. The property has a Heavy Industrial District (HI) zoning designation and is located within the Aviation Business Park surrounded predominantly by vacant land along with residential land uses to the north and Wittman Regional Airport to the west. The City of Oshkosh Community Development Department is requesting approval of a monument-style sign along W Ripple Avenue, west of Aeroinnovate Way, identifying the City’s Aviation Business Park. The sign is considered a “neighborhood sign” under the sign ordinance, which Item III –CUP for neighborhood sign – SW corner W Ripple Ave & Aeroinnovate Way 4 requires a Conditional Use Permit. Staff recommends approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit for a neighborhood sign at the southwest corner of W Ripple Avenue and Aeroinnovate Way, as proposed with the findings and conditions as listed in the staff report. Mr. Hinz opened up technical questions to staff. There were no technical questions on this item. Mr. Hinz asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Sean Fitzgerald said that this sign is similar to a previous sign that came through Plan Commission a few weeks ago. There was a change in the county in where the sign would be placed. There was an issue with the storm water facility and setbacks off the road. They are going through the easement process with the county. There were no other public comments on this item. There were no public comments on this item. Mr. Hinz closed public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any closing statements. There were no closing statements from the applicant. Motion by Propp to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Mitchell. Mr. Hinz asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Ms. Davey said that she thought one of the reasons why they were meeting in person was to be able to get a feel for materials that are being used. She asked if the product being used for the base will be stone. Mr. Lyons said that it is a cultured stone product. It’s concrete but has the same feel and depth as stone. Motion carried 7-0. Oshkosh City LimitOshkosh City LimitEASEMENT - MISC W RIPPLE AVW RIPPLE AV AAEERROOIINNNNOOVVAATTEEWWAAYYRED OAK CTRED OAK CTL:\GIS_Maps\Planning Base Map - For Windows 10.mxd User: seanf Aviation Business ParkAviation Business Park City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identificationpurposes only, and the City of Oshkosh assumes no liability for the accuracy of theinformation. Those using the information are responsible for verifying accuracy. Forfull disclaimer please go to www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI Printing Date: 6/23/2021 1 in = 238 ft1 in = 0.05 mi¯ Sign Location CUP W RIPPLE/AEROINNOVATE WAY PC: 7-20-2021 WINNEBAGO COUNTY PO BOX 2808 OSHKOSH, WI 54903 DON EVANS INC 121 EVCO CIR DE FOREST, WI 53532 TOWN OF NEKIMI 3790 PICKETT RD OSHKOSH, WI 54904 TOWN OF BLACK WOLF 380 E BLACK WOLF AVE OSHKOSH, WI 54902 WITTMAN REGIONAL AIRPORT 525 W 20TH AVE OSHKOSH, WI 54902 CITY OF OSHKOSH PO BOX 1130 OSHKOSH, WI 54903 Oshkosh City LimitOshkosh City LimitW RIPPLE AVW RIPPLE AV AAEERROOIINNNNOOVVAATTEEWWAAYYC:\Users\Public\Desktop\2020 Plan Commission Site Plan Map Template.mxd User: hannahs Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI Printing Date: 6/24/2021 1 in = 120 ft1 in = 0.02 mi¯W RIPPLE/AEROINNOVATE WAYW RIPPLE/AEROINNOVATE WAY 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. Those using theinformation are responsible for verifying accuracy. For full disclaimer please go towww.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer HI I I-PD MR-12-PD Oshkosh City LimitOshkosh City LimitOREGON STOREGON STW RIPPLE AVW RIPPLE AV AAEERROOIINNNNOOVVAATTEEWWAAYYRED OAK CTRED OAK CTBRENLAND RDBRENLAND RD HARTLAND RDHARTLAND RD C:\Users\Public\Desktop\2020 Plan Commission Site Plan Map Template.mxd User: hannahs Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI Printing Date: 6/24/2021 1 in = 500 ft1 in = 0.09 mi¯W RIPPLE/AEROINNOVATE WAYW RIPPLE/AEROINNOVATE WAY 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. Those using theinformation are responsible for verifying accuracy. For full disclaimer please go towww.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer Oshkosh City LimitOshkosh City LimitAAEERROOIINNNNOOVVAATTEEWWAAYYC:\Users\Public\Desktop\2020 Plan Commission Site Plan Map Template.mxd User: hannahs Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI Printing Date: 6/24/2021 1 in = 100 ft1 in = 0.02 mi¯W RIPPLE/AEROINNOVATE WAYW RIPPLE/AEROINNOVATE WAY 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. Those using theinformation are responsible for verifying accuracy. For full disclaimer please go towww.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer