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PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT JANUARY 18, 2022
ITEM II: RELEASE OF STORM SEWER EASEMENT INTERESTS LOCATED ON
PARTS OF 1100 WITZEL AVENUE (LOURDES ACADEMY)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: City of Oshkosh Department of Public Works
Owner: Lourdes Academy of Oshkosh, Wisconsin Inc.
Actions Requested:
The City of Oshkosh is requesting the release of storm sewer easement interests located at three
separate locations on the subject property.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions: N/A
Property Location and Background Information:
The subject site involves a 13 acre property which is the location of Lourdes Academy private
school. In 2002, the City was granted a storm sewer easement to construct facilities on Lourdes’
property along Josslyn Street. Although the facilities were constructed with the owner’s
permission, the easement was not recorded with the Winnebago County Register of Deeds.
ANALYSIS
The three easements are each ten feet wide, 15 feet deep and 150 square feet in area. They are
all located adjacent to the public sidewalk along the west side of Josslyn Street. The purpose of
the easement was to assist with storm water runoff from Lourdes’ property. The Department of
Public Works has determined that the City no longer needs these facilities and is proposing to
have the easement released. The existing utilities will be abandoned in-place, and the City will
no longer be responsible for maintenance. Once the easement is released, Lourdes may
continue to use, maintain or remove the utility at its discretion.
The Department of Public Works is coordinating with the City Attorney’s office to prepare
necessary documents to release the easements. The Common Council will consider the release
at its January 25, 2022 meeting. Since the original easement document was not recorded, the
intention is not to record this release. However, Lourdes does have option to record the release
to avoid potential title questions and concerns.
RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends approval of the release of storm sewer easement interests at 1100 Witzel
Avenue as proposed.
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City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, and the
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responsible for verifying accuracy. For full disclaimer please go to www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer Printing Date: 1/3/2022
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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. For full disclaimer please go to www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer Printing Date: 1/3/2022
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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. For full disclaimer please go to www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer Printing Date: 1/4/2022
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