HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem IIPLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MAY 7, 2024
ITEM II: PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION
RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 3: HOUSING OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: City of Oshkosh Department of Community Development
Actions Requested:
The City is requesting an amendment to Chapter 3: Housing of the City of Oshkosh
Comprehensive Plan 2040.
Background Information:
In 2023 the Wisconsin State legislature passed Act 15 & Act 18, as part of the Bipartisan
Housing Legislation Package. The goal of the Bipartisan Housing Legislation Package
was to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for working families. This led to
two new Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
programs called, Vacancy to Vitality Loan and Restore Main Street Loan. In order for
developers to qualify for the programs, the legislation required, a Municipality has
updated the Housing element of its comprehensive plan within five years. The City of
Oshkosh Comprehensive Plan, including the Housing element, was adopted in October
2018.
Staff is requesting approval of a resolution recommending adoption by the Common
Council of an amendment to its current Housing element of the City of Oshkosh
Comprehensive Plan Update 2040. The draft plan amendment was prepared by the
East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission in consultation with city staff.
ANALYSIS
The City is now just outside the five-year window requirement for developers to be
eligible for the WHEDA programs. As part of our ongoing effort to support housing
throughout the City, staff is proposing an amendment to Chapter 3: Housing of the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. With the help of East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning
Commission, staff has prepared an amendment the Housing element. The proposed
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Item II: Comp Plan Update – Chapter 3: Housing
amendment is not a full rewrite of the Housing element but rather a review and refresh
of the Goals, Objectives, and Statistics found within the section. A minor update was
chosen as the City adopted A Place in Oshkosh, A Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy
Plan in 2022 which has largely guided the City’s housing initiatives. The City of
Oshkosh will need to do a complete update to the City’s full Comprehensive Plan by
2028 with the process likely beginning in 2026.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Plan Commission approve the resolution recommending the
Common Council adopt the amendment to Chapter 3: Housing of the City of Oshkosh
Comprehensive Plan 2040.
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