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Plan Commission Minutes 1 October 3, 2023
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
October 3, 2023
PRESENT: DJ Nichols, Mamadou Coulibaly, Paul Esslinger, Kathleen Propp, Meredith
Scheuermann, Thomas Perry
EXCUSED: Ed Bowen, Margy Davey, Karl Loewenstein, John Kiefer
STAFF: Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager; Brian Slusarek, Planner; Justin
Gierach, Engineering Division Manager
Chairperson Perry called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a
quorum declared present.
The minutes of September 19, 2023 were approved as presented. (Coulibaly/Nichols)
I. APPROVAL OF DESIGN ALTERATION REVIEW FOR FAÇADE
MODIFICATIONS AT 563 NORTH MAIN STREET
Site Inspections Report: Ms. Scheuermann, Ms. Propp, Mr. Nichols, and Mr. Esslinger
reported visiting the site.
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
The applicant requests approval of a Design Standards Alteration Review for façade
modifications at 563 North Main Street, located within a Central Mixed Use Zoning
District (CMU).
Mr. Slusarek presented the items and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as
the land use and zoning classifications in this area. The subject area consists of a 0.57-acre
commercial property located on the west side of North Main Street, south of West
Parkway Avenue. The property includes a 13,140 sq. ft. restaurant (The Roxy) and is
zoned Central Mixed Use District (CMU). The Roxy Supper Club plans to undergo a
multi-phased renovation project at the subject site over the next several years. According
to the applicant, the first phase will be the expansion of the kitchen and kitchen storage
area into the existing garage to the south. This phase will primarily be interior renovations
along with exterior renovations to the Main Street façade of the garage structure. The
proposed exterior façade renovations will include the following: Tuckpointing of the
existing masonry; Raising the window sills to slightly higher elevation; Removal of the
existing plywood covered window assemblies for replacement with new aluminum
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storefront window assemblies with spandrel glazing; Removal of the existing overhead
door to be infilled with construction to match that proposed for the window replacement.
The proposed façade renovations will serve to enhance the appearance of the façade as
existing plywood and overhead door areas will be removed and replaced with glass. The
building exterior will remain compatible with neighboring buildings along Main Street.
The building modifications were reviewed by the City’s Landmarks Commission, with the
Commission supporting the proposed changes. Staff is supportive of the proposed
building façade alterations as they will be an overall improvement to the building.
Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff.
Ms. Propp wondered if there were any façade improvements expected for the west side of
the building.
Mr. Lyons stated that area will be addressed during the second phase.
Mr. Perry asked if the owner/applicant wanted to make any statements.
Mr. Perry asked for any public comments.
Mr. Perry closed public comments.
No closing statement 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 6-0
II. SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR FAÇADE
AND PATIO MODIFICATIONS AT 1 NORTH MAIN STREET
Site Inspections Report: Ms. Scheuermann, Ms. Propp, Mr. Nichols, and Mr. Esslinger
reported visiting the site.
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
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The petitioner requests an amendment to the Specific Implementation Plan approval for
façade and patio modifications at 1 North Main Street.
Mr. Slusarek presented the items and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as
the land use and zoning classifications in this area. The subject site is the existing Best
Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center, which is located on the west side
of North Main Street and has frontage on the Fox River. The parcel is zoned Central
Mixed-Use District with Planned Development and Riverfront Overlays (CMU-PD-RFO).
On April 9, 2013, the Common Council approved a Planned Development for signage at
the subject property. The applicant plans to convert the existing Best Western Premier
Waterfront Hotel to a Marriott Hotel. The converted hotel will remain at 176 rooms with
ballroom, meeting rooms, fitness center, and restaurant as it sits today. There are no
changes being proposed to the site, with the exception of 430 sq. ft. of new sidewalk area
and 578 sq. ft. of new patio area with pergola on the north side of the site and a new
pergola over the existing patio seating area on the south (waterfront) side of the site. The
north patio addition has a 19’ setback from the north property line. The proposed pergola
on the south side of the building has a 0’ setback along North Main Street and a 0.5’
setback along the south (waterfront) property line. Staff does not have concerns with the
proposed patio and pergola additions as the CMU district does not have a maximum
impervious surface ratio and has a 0’ minimum front yard setback. The applicant has
submitted plans for new wall signage on all facades of the hotel. The proposed wall signs
are within the maximum area of 1 sq. ft. per linear foot of building façade. The applicant is
also replacing existing off-premise signage, including signage on the pedestrian bridge to
the Oshkosh Convention Center and a post sign and directional signs on the abutting City
parking garage site. These signs will be the same dimensions as the existing off-premise
signs for the Best Western hotel and Ground Round restaurant. Staff is recommending a
base standard modification (BSM) to continue to allow the off-premise signage to be
replaced in the same location and same dimensions as existing signage. The applicant is
proposing substantially less signage area on the site than allowed by code, which will
serve to offset the requested BSM. The applicant is proposing the modifications to the
north-side of the building: Apply porcelain tile façade to existing face brick along the
entrance and patio façade areas; Replace one window unit with double doors to patio.
Door frames and glazing to match existing building (bronze anodized door frames with
tinted glazing); New 4’ tall black metal fencing to surround patio; New black metal
pergola with suspended lighting. South/East side building modifications: Wood siding
and composite trim at east and south entries and southeast façade area; Porcelain tile
vertical accent at east façade; New bi-parting sliding glass door at south façade (under
pergola); New wood and steel pergola frame at south façade with sail cloth, suspended
lighting, and radiant heaters. Staff is supportive of the proposed building modifications as
they will serve as accents to the existing building and should enhance the appearance of
the site. Staff feels that the proposed building modifications are in conformance with
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Central Mixed Use District (CMU) and Riverfront Overlay (RF-O) design standards as the
exterior materials complement the existing building and utilize high quality materials.
Staff recommends approval of the Specific Implementation Plan amendment as proposed
with the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff.
Mr. Propp wanted Mr. Slusarek to go over the changes to the north patio area again.
Mr. Perry asked if the owner/applicant wanted to make any statements.
David Helgeson, General Manager of 1 North Main Street in Oshkosh. Resides at 8532 Old
Market Drive in Larsen WI 54947. They are looking to put ten million dollars into the
hotel, which was last refurbished in 2013. It will be changing into a Marriott, and they
hope it will bring in more travelers. This location will have the only M-Club in the entire
state of Wisconsin. The M-Club is a concierge club for premium and elite travelers. It will
be created using some of the current smaller meeting rooms, and will have an outdoor
patio on the north-side of the building. All of the hotel rooms will be redone. It will be a
great product when all is said and done.
Mr. Perry asked for any public comments.
Mr. Perry closed public comments.
No closing statement 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 6-0
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:18 pm. (Propp/Scheuermann)
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Lyons
Planning Services Manager