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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 February 21, 2023 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES February 21, 2023 PRESENT: Thomas Perry, Kathleen Propp, Ed Bowen, Michael Ford, John Kiefer, Council Member Ford, Mamadou Coulibaly EXCUSED: DJ Nichols, Justin Mitchell, Karl Loewenstein, Margy Davey STAFF: Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager; Justin Gierach, Engineering Division Manager; Jeff Nau, Planner; Brandon Nielsen, Associate Planner Chairperson Perry called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. Mr. Coulibaly arrived at 4:03 pm. The minutes of February 7, 2023 were approved as presented. (Propp/Scheuermann) I. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-9 DISTRICT (SR-9) TO INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT (I) FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 904 GROVE STREET AND 847 OAK STREET Site Inspections Report: Ms. Propp, Ms. Scheuermann and Mr. Bowen all reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. The applicant requests a zone change from the existing Single Family Residential – 9 District (SR-9) to Institutional District (I) for properties located at 904 Grove Street and 847 Oak Street. Mr. Nielsen presented the items and reviewed the sites and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. The applicant is requesting a zone change to Institutional District (I) for the subject properties. This request is intended provide consistent zoning for a future lot combination with the neighboring school site. The applicant intends to have these two lots and the Webster Stanley School site combined into one lot, through a CSM, for future construction of a new school. Although these lots are not specifically identified for Institutional land use per the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan is not intended to be parcel-specific. The proposed rezone will allow for the space needed to accommodate development of the new school. Therefore, staff is supportive of the proposed rezone to Institutional District. Staff recommends approval with the findings and conditions as listed in the staff report. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 February 21, 2023 Mr. Perry asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Jim Fochs; 1404 S Main St, said that Oshkosh Area School District had the opportunity to purchase two residential lots. They have been working with the City in this project in what will become Merrill Elementary School. These areas will help with the playground area. There were no 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 Scheuermann. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Motion carried 7-0. II. LAND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF W 4TH AVENUE & MICHIGAN STREET Site Inspections Report: Ms. Propp, Ms. Scheuermann and Mr. Bowen all reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Land disposition of parcel located at northwest corner of W 4th Avenue and Michigan Street. Mr. Lyons presented the items and reviewed the sites and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. The petitioner is requesting disposition of subject property to allow for a proposed multi-family development on the site. Staff does not have concerns with disposition of this portion of the subject lot as the utility storage building is no longer needed by the City. The land disposition will also allow for redevelopment of the lot, which is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use goal of encouraging redevelopment oriented toward the waterfront. Staff recommends approval with the findings and conditions as listed in the staff report. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. Ms. Propp asked if it is Michigan St that is the public street that enters the park. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 February 21, 2023 Mr. Lyons said that Michigan St technically stops before that access road to the park which is a driveway. Ms. Propp asked if the driveway will remain in place to access the park. Mr. Lyons said that it will. Mr. Perry asked for any public comments and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. There were no 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 Scheuermann. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Motion carried 7-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:09 pm. (Kiefer/Scheuermann) Respectfully Submitted, Mark Lyons Planning Services Manager