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PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
ITEM I: ACCEPT SIDEWALK EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
WEST LINCOLN AVENUE, EAST OF ELMWOOD AVENUE (750
ELMWOOD AVENUE)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: City of Oshkosh
Owner: Board of Regents, University of Wisconsin System
Actions Requested: The City of Oshkosh is requesting acceptance of an easement for
sidewalk construction along the south side of West Lincoln Avenue, east of Elmwood
Avenue.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions: N/A
Property Location and Background Information:
The subject property is a 4.93-acre lot located at the southeasterly corner of West
Lincoln Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. The property is part of the University of
Wisconsin Oshkosh campus, developed with Elmwood Commons and three
dormitories. The City is reconstructing West Lincoln Avenue which includes sidewalk
reconstruction. The sidewalk here will be slightly relocated to better line up with
existing sidewalk on both ends.
ANALYSIS
The City is requesting the easement to allow for
installation public concrete sidewalk on Board of
Regents property. The proposed 2,096 square foot
easement will be located along West Lincoln
Avenue approximately 270 feet, 7.5 feet wide at
Elmwood Avenue, widening to 16 feet wide at the
eastern edge. The easement will allow the City to construct the sidewalk and provide
continued access for future maintenance and replacements/upgrades as needed. The
sidewalk will essentially function as if it were located in public right-of-way.
The City Attorney’s office has drafted the necessary easement documents. The
Department of Public Works does not have concerns with the proposal and will work
with the property owner to have the appropriate easement documents signed and
recorded at the Winnebago County Register of Deeds.
Proposed
Easement
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Item I – Sidewalk Easement – 750 Elmwood Avenue
RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends approval of the acceptance of the proposed sidewalk easement at 750
Elmwood Avenue as requested.
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W LINCOLN AV
CHERRY ST
MC KINLEY ST
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Printing Date: 7/20/2023
1 in = 120 ft1 in = 0.02 mi¯750 ELMWOOD 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: 7/20/2023
1 in = 500 ft1 in = 0.09 mi¯750 ELMWOOD 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 LINCOLN AV
CHERRY ST
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Prepared by: City of Oshkosh, WI
Printing Date: 7/20/2023
1 in = 100 ft1 in = 0.02 mi¯750 ELMWOOD 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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