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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. 21-520OCTOBER 26, 2021 21-520 RESOLUTION (CARRIED___7-0____LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVE SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR A ROOFTOP ADDITION AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JACKSON STREET AND MARION ROAD INITIATED BY: MERGE, LLC / MERGE URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved w/ conditions WHEREAS, the applicant would like to amend the previously approved Specific Implementation Plan for a multi-family development for the property located at the southwest corner of Jackson Street and Marion Road; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission finds that the amendment to the Specific Implementation Plan for a rooftop addition at the southwest corner of Jackson Street and Marion Road is consistent with the criteria established in Section 30-387 of the Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the amendment to the Specific Implementation Plan a rooftop addition at the southwest corner of Jackson Street and Marion Road, is hereby approved, per the attached, with the following condition: 1. Except as specifically modified by this Specific Implementation Plan Amendment, the terms and conditions of the original Specific Implementation Plan dated July 13, 2021 remains in full force and effect. 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: October 21, 2021 RE: Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for a Rooftop Addition at the Southwest Corner of Jackson Street and Marion Road BACKGROUND The applicant requests approval of a Specific Implementation Plan amendment to allow for a rooftop addition for a multi-family residential development located at Merge redevelopment Site J at the southwest corner of Jackson Street and Marion Road. On July 13, 2021, Common Council approved a General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for a multi- family development at the subject site. The subject site is a 2.62 acre irregularly shaped vacant lot, located at the southwest corner of Jackson Street and Marion Road. The property is zoned Riverfront Mixed Use with a Planned Development Overlay and Riverfront Overlay (RMU-PD-RFO) and the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan recommends City Center use for the subject site. The surrounding area consists primarily of commercial uses as well as a multi-family use to the west along with the Riverwalk and the Fox River to the south. ANALYSIS The only proposed changes to the site are for a rooftop terrace with canopy and stair/elevator addition. There are no changes to the being proposed to the site layout as the additions will be entirely within the existing approved building footprint. The elevator/canopy additions will result in an increased building height of approximately 15’ to an overall height of 67’ 9”. Staff does not have concerns with the increased building height as there is no maximum building height in the RMU district and the overall height is well under the maximum airport zoning height of 165’. According to the applicant, the roof terrace is intended to provide a space with a view of the river for all tenants regardless of the location of their unit within the building. The applicant had submitted revised elevations and noted that the proposed stair/elevator will match the exterior materials of the rest of the building along with “wood-looking” slats for the shade pergola. Staff does not have concerns with the rooftop additions as the materials are consistent with the previously approved building design and will not negatively impact the appearance of the facades. City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us FISCAL IMPACT Approval of this project should result in an increase in the assessed property value for the site. The applicant is anticipating spending approximately $150,000 on this addition to the development. RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Specific Implementation Plan Amendment with conditions on October 19, 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: SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR ROOFTOP ADDITION AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JACKSON STREET & MARION ROAD Plan Commission meeting of October, 19, 2021. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Merge, LLC / Merge Urban Development Property Owner: Mackson Corners Waterfront LLC Action(s) Requested: The applicant requests approval of a Specific Implementation Plan amendment to allow for a rooftop addition for a multi-family residential development located at Merge redevelopment site J, at the southwest corner of Jackson Street and Marion Road. Applicable Ordinance Provisions: Planned Development standards are found in Section 30-387 of the Zoning Ordinance. Property Location and Type: The subject site is a 2.62 acre irregularly shaped vacant lot, located at the southwest corner of Jackson Street and Marion Road. The property is zoned Riverfront Mixed Use with a Planned Development Overlay and Riverfront Overlay (RMU-PD-RFO) and the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan recommends City Center use for the subject site. The surrounding area consists primarily of commercial uses as well as a multi-family use to the west along with the Riverwalk and the Fox River to the south. On July 13, 2021, Common Council approved a General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for a multi-family development at the subject site. Subject Site Existing Land Use Zoning Vacant lot RMU-PD-RFO Adjacent Land Use and Zoning Existing Uses Zoning North Commercial UMU-PD South Riverwalk I-PD-RFO East Commercial CMU-RFO West Multi-family RMU-PD-RFO ITEM V- SIP Amendment – SW Corner Jackson St./Marion Rd. 2 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use 2040 Land Use Recommendation Center City ANALYSIS Use The previously approved GDP/SIP for the site was for a 74 unit apartment building. No changes are being proposed to the approved use of the site. Site Design The only proposed changes to the site are for a rooftop terrace with canopy and stair/elevator addition. There are no changes to the being proposed to the site layout as the additions will be entirely within the existing approved building footprint. The elevator/canopy additions will result in an increased building height of approximately 15’ to an overall height of 67’ 9”. Staff does not have concerns with the increased building height as there is no maximum building height in the RMU district and the overall height is well under the maximum airport zoning height of 165’. Approved Site Plan According to the applicant, the roof terrace is intended to provide a space with a view of the river for all tenants regardless of the location of their unit within the building. ITEM V- SIP Amendment – SW Corner Jackson St./Marion Rd. 3 Lighting No changes have been proposed to exterior lighting plan for the site. Signage This request does not include changes to signage for the site. Landscaping No changes have been made to the approved landscape plan. Storm Water Management No changes to the storm water management plan are being proposed. Building Facades The applicant had submitted revised elevations and noted that the proposed stair/elevator will match the exterior materials of the rest of the building (Ceraclad, black framed window systems) along with “wood-looking” slats for the shade pergola. Staff does not have concerns with the rooftop additions as the materials are consistent with the previously approved building design and will not negatively impact the appearance of the facades. ITEM V- SIP Amendment – SW Corner Jackson St./Marion Rd. 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. (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 the following condition: 1. Except as specifically modified by this Specific Implementation Plan Amendment, the terms and conditions of the original Specific Implementation Plan dated July 13, 2021 remains in full force and effect. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Specific Implementation Plan Amendment with conditions on October 19, 2021. The following is Plan Commission’s discussion on the item. Site Inspections Report: Ms. Propp reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The applicant requests approval of a Specific Implementation Plan amendment to allow for a rooftop addition for a multi-family residential development located at Merge redevelopment Site J, at the southwest corner of Jackson Street and Marion Road. 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 previously approved GDP/SIP for the site was for a 74 unit apartment building. No changes are being proposed to the approved use of the site. The only proposed changes to the site are for a rooftop terrace with canopy and stair/elevator addition. There are no changes to the being proposed to the site layout as the additions will be entirely within the existing approved building footprint. The elevator/canopy additions will result in an increased building height of approximately 15’ to an overall height of 67’ 9”. Staff does not have concerns with the increased building height as there is no maximum building height in the RMU district and the overall height is well under the maximum airport zoning height of 165’. According to the applicant, the roof terrace is intended to provide a space ITEM V- SIP Amendment – SW Corner Jackson St./Marion Rd. 5 with a view of the river for all tenants regardless of the location of their unit within the building. Staff recommends approval with the findings and conditions as listed in the staff report. Ms. Propp opened up technical questions to staff. There were no technical questions on this item. Ms. Propp asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Steve Miller, SlingShot Architect, made himself available for questions. He stated that originally they weren’t providing balconies but this would be for each apartment in the building. Ms. Scheuermann asked if they had changed their mind and added it because of feedback or was it always planned but you couldn’t get it in time for first approval. Mr. Miller said that it was a late in the design process request from the client. They saw one somewhere else and really liked it and thought it would be a great asset to this project. Mr. Mitchell stated he was happy to see this addition and taking advantage of the higher up view. Is there a possibility of the general public being able to rent out or use any space. Mr. Miller said that this building is all residential but the fitness room in the glassy area, they have asked us about potentially converting to a commercial use. It’s possible to happen in the two buildings that are proposed as future development along Jackson St. Ms. Propp asked if the rooftop only open under the canopy area or is it further along. Mr. Miller confirmed it’s only under the canopy area. Ms. Davey asked if the rooftop is going to rated enough load bearing that it could ever support a garden for the residents. Mr. Miller said there is plantings that surround the entire rooftop terrace. It does include green roof around the immediate vicinity of the roof terrace. Mr. Coulibaly asked how the balconies are attached to the building. Mr. Miller said the pergola and the structure that’s holding it is a prefabricated aluminum system that’s designed to withstand the same winds as the rest of the building. There were no public comments on this item. Ms. Propp closed public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any closing statements. ITEM V- SIP Amendment – SW Corner Jackson St./Marion Rd. 6 There were no closing statements from the applicant. Motion by Scheuermann to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Mitchell. Ms. Propp asked if there was any discussion on the motion. There was no discussion on the motion. Motion carried 9-0. September 20, 2021 Oshkosh Plan Commission, I am writing on behalf of Merge Urban Development Group, to advocate for the addition of a roof terrace at the Mackson Corners Waterfront multifamily development on Site J (west of Jackson Street on the north side of the Fox River). During the SIP approval process, we stated that one of the reasons that we didn’t have a balcony for every unit that faced the river was that we would like to add a roof terrace that would be accessible to all residents of this building, whether their unit faced the river or not. We believe this amenity will not only increase the aesthetic appeal of the building but hope that it increases the feeling of community among the residents. I have included the revised elevations and roof plan showing this shaded roof terrace and extended stair and elevator. The materials will be the same as the rest of the building (Ceraclad Yakisugi cladding, black- framed window systems and wood-looking slats for the shade pergola). Please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Steve Miller, AIA, LEED AP Director Slingshot Architecture Page of 1 1 JACKSON STJACKSON STMMAARRIIOONN RRDD DIVISION STDIVISION STC:\Users\Public\Desktop\2020 Plan Commission Site Plan Map Template.mxd User: hannahs Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI Printing Date: 10/1/2021 1 in = 100 ft1 in = 0.02 mi¯MERGE SITE JMERGE SITE J 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 SIP AMENDMENT SW CORNER MARION RD/JACKSON ST PC: 10-19-2021 CITY OF OSHKOSH PO BOX 1130 OSHKOSH, WI 54903 ANTHEM LUXURY LIVING LLC 5160 EXPO DR MANITOWOC, WI 54220 MACKSON CORNERS WATERFRONT LLC 604 CLAY ST CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613 JACKSON STJACKSON STMMAARRIIOONN RRDD DIVISION STDIVISION STC:\Users\Public\Desktop\2020 Plan Commission Site Plan Map Template.mxd User: hannahs Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI Printing Date: 9/21/2021 1 in = 120 ft1 in = 0.02 mi¯MERGE SITE JMERGE SITE J 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. 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