HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesExtraterritorial Zoning Committee Minutes 1 January 2, 2024
CITY OF OSHKOSH-TOWN OF ALGOMA
EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING COMMITTEE MINUTES
JANUARY 2, 2024
PRESENT: Joel Rasmussen, Richard Heath, John Kiefer, Margy Davey, Kathleen Propp, DJ Nichols
EXCUSED: Meredith Scheuermann
STAFF: Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager; Jeff Nau, Planner
Mr. Lyons called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. A quorum was present.
Mr. Lyons stated it has been several years since the Extraterritorial Zoning Committee has met. He
explained the Committee needs to start by voting for officers.
I. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Lyons called for nominations for Chair.
Ms. Davey nominated Mr. Rasmussen for Chair.
Mr. Lyons called for other nominations.
Mr. Lyons made a third and final call for other nominations.
No commissioners made other nominations.
Extraterritorial Zoning Committee members unanimously approved Mr. Rasmussen as Chair, 5-0.
Mr. Lyons called for nominations for Vice-Chair.
Ms. Propp nominated Mr. Kiefer for Vice-Chair.
Mr. Lyons called for other nominations.
Mr. Lyons made a third and final call for other nominations.
No commissioners made other nominations.
Extraterritorial Zoning Committee members unanimously approved Mr. Kiefer as Vice-Chair, 5-0.
The minutes of April 17, 2018 were approved as presented. (Davey/Propp)
Extraterritorial Zoning Committee Minutes 2 January 2, 2024
II. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL
EXTRATERRITORIAL DISTRICT (A-2ETZ) TO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
EXTRATERRITORIAL DISTRICT (R-1ETZ) FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4744 COUNTY
HIGHWAY “K” IN THE TOWN OF ALGOMA
The applicant requests a zone change from the existing General Agricultural Extraterritorial (A-2 ETZ)
District to Single-Family Residence Extraterritorial (R-1ETZ) for property located 4744 County Highway “K”
in the Town of Algoma.
Mr. Nau 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 on West 20th Avenue, approximately a quarter mile west of
Clairville Road and the current City limits. The property is located in the Zone D, City Expansion Area per the
Cooperative Plan between the Town of Algoma and City of Oshkosh. The property is scheduled to be attached
to the City on March 1, 2043. The property is primarily vacant and undeveloped. There is a single-family
structure and accessory structures located centrally on the parcel. The current house was constructed in the
early 2000s, replacing a typical farmstead built sometime in the early 1900s. The general area is predominantly
used for agricultural purposes besides a scattering of rural single-family properties located along 20th Avenue.
This zone change is to allow the owner to subdivide the property into two lots for an additional single-family
development. The current A-2 ETZ District, meant for higher-intensity agricultural uses, does not permit new
residential developments. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan does recommend light density residential uses for this
area so the A-2 ETZ District is consistent with that recommendation.
A draft Certified Survey Map (CSM) was submitted to the City showing the proposed land division. The
new “L” shaped lot (LOT 2) takes a large area of wetlands north of the existing house as well as 425-foot-
wide, approximately 12-acre swath of buildable land east of the house. Plans for the new house have not
been submitted at this time. However, staff would caution not to develop the new lot in a way which it will
permanently hamper future development of the remaining land. Staff is supportive of the proposed rezone
as the R-1 ETZ District and its allowable land uses meet the Light Density Residential use recommendations
in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan designated for this area. Staff recommends approval of the zone change
with the finding listed in the staff report.
Mr. Lyons opened up public comment asking if the owner/applicant wanted to make any statements. He
asked for any public comments. There being none, he closed public comments.
Motion by Propp to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report.
Seconded by Heath.
Mr. Rasmussen asked if there was any discussion on the motion.
Motion carried 5-0
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:08 pm. (Heath/Kiefer)
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Lyons
Planning Services Manager