HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. 22-138APRIL 12, 2022 22-138 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR SCREENING MATERIALS AT 4200 POBEREZNY ROAD
INITIATED BY: FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved w/ findings and conditions
WHEREAS, the applicant would like to amend the previously approved Specific
Implementation Plan for a vocational school at 4200 Poberezny Road; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission finds that the amendment to the Specific
Implementation Plan for screening materials at 4200 Poberezny 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 for screening materials
at 4200 Poberezny Road is hereby approved, per the attached, with the following
findings:
1. The proposed Planned Development project is consistent with the overall
purpose and intent of this Chapter.
2. The proposed architecture and character of the proposed Planned
Development project is compatible with adjacent/nearby development.
3. The proposed Planned Development project will incorporate appropriate and
adequate buffers and transitions between areas of difference land uses and
development densities/intensities.
4. The proposed Planned Development project design does not detract from
areas of natural beauty surrounding the site.
5. The proposed architecture and character of the Proposed Development
project is compatible with adjacent/nearby development.
6. The proposed Planned Development project will positively contribute to and
not detract from the physical appearance and functional arrangement of
development in the area.
APRIL 12, 2022 22-138 RESOLUTION
CONT’D
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following are conditions of approval for the
amendment to the Specific Implementation Plan for screening materials at 4200
Poberezny Road:
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.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager
DATE: April 7, 2022
RE: Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for Screening Materials at
4200 Poberezny Road
BACKGROUND
The petitioner requests approval of a Specific Implementation Plan (SIP) amendment to allow
for the use of a six-foot tall slatted chain link fencing for a refuse enclosure, the material of which
is not consistent with those of the principal structure. The subject site is a 7.3 acre irregular-
shaped parcel located on the east side of Poberezny Road, approximately ½ mile south of West
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 with the exception of
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.
ANALYSIS
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. 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 a 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 by approximately 68 feet to the
west on the 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
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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.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this project would not result in an increase in the assessed property value as the
property is exempt.
RECOMMENDATION
The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Specific Implementation Plan Amendment
with findings and conditions on April 5, 2022. Please see the attached staff report and meeting
minutes for more information.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Mark Lyons Mark A. Rohloff
Planning Services Manager City Manager
ITEM: SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR NEW REFUSE
ENCLOSURE SCREENING MATERIALS AT 4200 POBEREZNY ROAD (FOX
VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE)
Plan Commission meeting of April 5, 2022.
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)
ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 4200 Poberezny Road 2
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.
ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 4200 Poberezny Road 3
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):
ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 4200 Poberezny Road 4
(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.
The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Specific Implementation Plan Amendment
with findings and conditions on April 5, 2022. The following is their discussion on the item.
Site Inspections Report: No commissioners reported visiting the site.
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
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.
Mr. Nau 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 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.
ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 4200 Poberezny Road 5
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.
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. Staff recommends approval with the findings and conditions as listed in
the staff report.
Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff.
There were no technical questions on this item.
Mr. Perry asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any
statements.
Lucas Carrigg, Fox Valley Technical College; 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. Appleton, WI. Mr. Carrigg
stated that the staff report was correct in their intentions and the students will come up with a
landscaping plan and the contractor that takes care of their maintenance will plant the
arborvitae.
Mr. Mitchell asked for clarification on the area between the parking lots and if that’s an area
meant to collect and filter storm water.
Mr. Carrigg said it’s the area for the holding tanks.
There were no other public comments on this item.
Mr. Perry 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. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion.
ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 4200 Poberezny Road 6
There was no discussion on the motion.
Motion carried 9-0.
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)
ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 4200 Poberezny Road 2
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.
ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 4200 Poberezny Road 3
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):
PD/SIP AMENDMENT
4200 POBEREZNY RD
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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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