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PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT March 7, 2023
ITEM I: GRANT ELECTRIC EASEMENT AT 805 WITZEL AVENUE (NEW PARKS
DEPARTMENT OFFICES AND FACILITIES BUILDING) TO WISCONSIN
PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant/Owner: City of Oshkosh
Actions Requested:
The City of Oshkosh is requesting the granting of a public utility easement to Wisconsin Public
Service Corporation (WPS) at the new Parks Department office and Facilities building, 805
Witzel Avenue, currently under construction.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions: N/A
Property Location and Background
Information:
The subject site is the Parks Department
operations property. The site is currently being
redeveloped with a new office and facilities
building. The property is located west of the
Department of Public Works Field Operations
Center, north of low-density residential uses
and south and east of a mix of commercial uses
along Witzel Avenue.
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS), by
request of the city, intends to install electrical
services for the new building coming off of
Idaho Street.
ANALYSIS
The proposed easement is located on the west side of the Idaho Street, 370 feet south of Witzel
Avenue. The easement is proposed to be 12 feet wide by approximately 36 feet long. The
easement will allow WPS to access the property, install underground electric lines and maintain
or replace its facilities as needed. The easement is subject to conditions and restrictions listed in
the easement agreement.
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The City Attorney’s Office is coordinating with the Parks Department and WPS and has
prepared a draft of the easement documents. The signed easement agreement will be recorded
at the Winnebago County Register of Deeds upon approval by the Common Council which is
scheduled for March 14, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends approval of the granting of the proposed electric easement at 805 Witzel
Avenue to Wisconsin Public Service Corporation as proposed.
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Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI
Printing Date: 2/3/2023
1 in = 120 ft1 in = 0.02 mi¯805 WITZEL AVE
City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, and the City of Oshkoshassumes no liability for the accuracy of the information. Those using the information are responsible for verifying accuracy. Forfull disclaimer please go to www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer
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Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI
Printing Date: 2/3/2023
1 in = 500 ft1 in = 0.09 mi¯805 WITZEL AVE
City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, and the City of Oshkoshassumes no liability for the accuracy of the information. Those using the information are responsible for verifying accuracy. Forfull disclaimer please go to www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer
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W 3RD AV
IDAHO ST
WITZEL AV
C:\Users\Public\Desktop\2020 Plan Commission Site Plan Map Template.mxd User: hannahs
Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI
Printing Date: 2/3/2023
1 in = 100 ft1 in = 0.02 mi¯805 WITZEL AVE
City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, and the City of Oshkoshassumes no liability for the accuracy of the information. Those using the information are responsible for verifying accuracy. Forfull disclaimer please go to www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/GISdisclaimer
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