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PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT APRIL 5, 2022
ITEM I: SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR NEW REFUSE
ENCLOSURE SCREENING MATERIALS AT 4200 POBEREZNY ROAD (FOX
VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Lucas Carrigg, Fox Valley Technical College
Property Owner: GRS, LLC
Action(s) Requested:
The petitioner requests approval of a Specific Implementation Plan (SIP) amendment to allow
use of six-foot tall slatted chain link fencing for a refuse enclosure which is a material not
consistent with those of the principal structure.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions:
Planned Development standards are found in Section 30-387 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 30-191(E)(2)(a) requires that the exterior of said (refuse) enclosure shall be constructed of solid
wood or one or more of the materials used on the exterior of the main building.
Background Information Property Location and Type:
The subject site is a 7.3 acre irregular-shaped parcel located on the east side of Poberezny Road,
approximately ½ mile south of W. Ripple Avenue. The property is zoned Institutional with a
Planned Development Overlay (I-PD) which is consistent with the Institutional Comprehensive
Land Use Plan recommendation. The surrounding area consists predominately of vacant
agricultural land except the Veterans Museum immediately to the south.
On June 22, 2010, the Common Council approved a Planned Development (Resolution 10-210)
for the development of a vocational school at the subject site. This was followed by a Planned
Development Amendment on November 23, 2010 (Resolution 10-361) to allow off-premise
signage on the site to accommodate the primary sponsor of the facility.
Subject Site
Existing Land Use Zoning
Institutional (Tech School)
Institutional with Planned
Development Overlay (I-PD)
Recognized Neighborhood Organizations
None
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
Existing Uses Zoning
North Vacant
Institutional with Planned
Development Overlay (I-PD)
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South Institutional (Museum)
Community Business District (B-
2) (Winnebago County)
East Vacant
Institutional with Planned
Development Overlay (I-PD)
West Interstate 41 N/A
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use
2040 Land Use Recommendation Institutional
ANALYSIS
Use
The site is developed with an
approximately 26,000 square foot vocational
school for advanced manufacturing
processing, which consists of welding
booths, computer classrooms,
research/development centers, laboratories
and a lunch room. The school has between
50-100 occupants/visitors daily. The
applicant is not proposing a change of use
of the facility with this item.
Site Design
No changes are being proposed to the site
design other than increasing the enclosed
area for refuse containers. Currently the site utilizes an approximately 20-foot by 20-foot
enclosure screened with 6-foot tall wood fencing with swing gate. The school has experienced
theft of recyclable materials due to having a lack of secured storage area. To alleviate this, the
applicant is proposing to expand the enclosure approximately 68 feet to the west on existing
paved area south of the main building. The enclosed area will securely house several metal
recycling dumpsters in addition to the existing trash dumpsters.
The proposed screening will consist of six-foot tall galvanized chain link fence with PVC slats
providing 90% opacity. The color of
the slats will be complimentary to the
main building. Access will be
provided by a motorized 28-foot long
rolling gate that will cantilever over
the grass area to the south. Due to the
gate’s large size, using materials
consistent with the main building will
make the gate extremely heavy,
making manual opening and closing
very difficult should the motorized
system fail.
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The applicant states in the submitted narrative that the use of slatted chain link will have
negligible aesthetic impact on the surrounding area. The location of the enclosure is
approximately 340 feet from Poberezny Road and 430 feet from northbound Interstate 41. The
enclosure will be completely shielded from the north by the school and partially shielded by the
Veterans Museum to the south. Staff agrees with this assessment that the enclosure will have
low visibility from public view. To offset the request, staff recommends enhanced landscaping
in the form of arborvitae south of the building and enclosure area to add additional screening
from the right-of-way.
Lighting
No changes are being proposed to the lighting for the site.
Signage
No changes are being proposed to the signage for the site.
Landscaping
A formal landscaping plan has not been submitted as part of the request. The applicant has
tentatively agreed to implement landscaping as required per approval of this item by the
Common Council. The applicant stated that FVTC landscape architect students will prepare a
landscape plan based on the approved conditions.
Existing landscaping along the south edge of the paved area has either died or is in very poor
shape due to impacts from salt and/or snow removal. The applicant plans to remove the
landscaping and replace with heartier varieties of shrubs. Based on the size of the area affected
by this request, 51 yard area landscape points would be required per code. To offset the BSM
request, staff is recommending 20 landscape points per every 10 linear feet of paved area which
equates to 500 landscape points. Staff is recommending the use of arborvitae which will act as a
more effective screen from the public right-of-way. 500 landscape points will require the
planting of 16 arborvitae. To prevent potential snow removal/salt damage, the arborvitae
should be planted the maximum of ten feet from the pavement edge. The final landscape plan
will be reviewed for compliance during site plan review.
Storm Water Management
The Department of Public Works reviewed the plans and did not have concerns with the
enclosure materials.
Building Facades
No changes are being proposed for the building facades.
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):
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(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.
(e) The proposed Planned Development project will incorporate appropriate and
adequate buffers and transitions between areas of difference land uses and development
densities/intensities.
(f) The proposed Planned Development project design does not detract from areas of
natural beauty surrounding the site.
(g) The proposed architecture and character of the Proposed Development project is
compatible with adjacent/nearby development.
(h) 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 conditions:
1. BSM to allow the use of slatted galvanized chain link fence as a refuse screening
material.
2. A minimum of 500 landscaping points in the form of arborvitae shall be provided south
of the drive leading to and south of the refuse enclosure as approved by the Department
of Community Development.
3. Except as specifically modified by this Specific Implementation Plan Amendment, the
terms and conditions of the original and subsequent Specific Implementation Plans
dated June 22, 2010 (Resolution 10-210) and November 23, 2010 (Resolution 10-361)
remains in full force and effect.
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PD/SIP AMENDMENT
4200 POBEREZNY RD
PC: 4-05-2022
CASTLE ROCK LAND/SHARON
INVEST & HOLDING
3807 STATE ROAD 21 A
OSHKOSH, WI 54904
TOWN OF NEKIMI
3790 PICKETT RD
OSHKOSH, WI 54904
FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1825 B BLUEMOUND DR
APPLETON, WI 54912
GRS LLC
1290 OSBORN AVE
OSHKOSH, WI 54902
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