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Home My WebLink AboutItem I PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 ITEM I: SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR STORAGE AT 3815 OREGON STREET GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant/Property Owner: Generac Power Systems – Kevin Krueger Action(s) Requested: The applicant requests approval of Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for an outdoor storage expansion. Applicable Ordinance Provisions: Planned Development standards are found in Section 30-387 of the Zoning Ordinance. Property Location and Background Information: The subject area consists of an existing 22.6 acre industrial site (Generac Power Systems). The site is zoned Heavy Industrial District (HI-PD). The property is located at the northwest corner of Oregon Street and West Ripple Avenue. Existing structures include an approximate 260,000 square foot manufacturing building, a large off-street parking area, retention pond, and an existing outdoor storage area that was approved in 2022. The surrounding area consists of institutional and industrial uses to the north, residential uses and undeveloped land to the east and south, and an industrial use to the west. The subject site and the surrounding area are located within the Aviation Industrial Park and consist of industrial uses. The 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plans recommends Industrial use for the subject area. Subject Site Existing Land Use Zoning Industrial HI-PD Adjacent Land Use and Zoning Existing Uses Zoning North Institutional I & I-PD South Residential & Agricultural Town of Nekimi East Residential Town of Black Wolf West Industrial HI Recognized Neighborhood Organizations N/A Page 1 ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 3815 Oregon St. Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use 2040 Land Use Recommendation Industrial ANALYSIS Use On September 27th, 2022, Common Council approved a Zone Change, as well as a General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan to allow for an outdoor storage area to the north and west sides of the existing building. Since that approval in 2022, Generac Power Systems has determined that more outdoor storage is required to properly facilitate their business needs and therefore are requesting approval of an additional outdoor storage area on the site. Generalized site plan showing original outdoor storage areas approved in 2022. Site Design According to the applicant, Generac Power Systems is requesting to create a new, approximately 180’ x 28’, outdoor storage area within the front yard of their property at 3815 Oregon Street. The area proposed for outdoor storage currently consists of asphalt and grass. If approved, the grass area will be replaced with concrete. This new area is setback approximately 60’ from the west property line and 60’ from the south property line. Page 2 ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 3815 Oregon St. Generalized site plan showing proposed outdoor storage area with fencing and additional landscaping The additional pavement of approximately 5,200 square feet will result in a 61.1% total impervious surface ratio for the site, which will remain under the maximum of 70% for the HI zoning district. Outdoor storage areas are required to be screened with an 8’ tall solid fence; however, fences are limited to a maximum height of 4’ tall in the front yard and therefore the applicant is requesting a base standard modification (BSM) to allow for an 8’ tall solid fence within the provided front yard. The applicant intends on installing a chain link fence with privacy slats that have a 98% privacy factor and will match the rest of the privacy fencing on the property. According to the applicant, this area is needed to effectively store their wood dunnage and large frames onsite. This area will also serve as a location to place a semi-trailer that is used to remove the wood dunnage from the site. Staff does not have concerns with the requested outdoor storage area and fencing in the front yard. Wood Dunnage and Large Frames Page 3 ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 3815 Oregon St. Wood Dunnage Trailer Signage No signage plans were submitted with this request. Storm Water Management/Utilities Final storm water management plans will be reviewed during the Site Plan Review process. Landscaping The proposed fencing is located behind existing vegetation; however, the applicant plans to install three additional maple or birch trees to help break up the solid fence façade. The provided additional landscaping will help offset the requested BSM for an 8’ tall solid fence in the provided front yard as the proposed area exceeds the principal building setback requirements for the HI zoning district. Page 4 ITEM I - SIP Amendment – 3815 Oregon St. FINDINGS/RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS In its review and recommendation to the Common Council on an application for a Planned Development district, staff recommends the Plan Commission make the following findings based on the criteria established by Chapter 30-387 (C)(6): (a) The proposed Planned Development project is consistent with the overall purpose and intent of this Chapter. (b) The proposed Planned Development project is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and other area plans. (It is the responsibility of the City to determine such consistency.) (c) The proposed Planned Development project would maintain the desired relationships between land uses, land use densities and intensities, and land use impacts in the environs of the subject site. (d) Adequate public infrastructure is or will be available to accommodate the range of uses being proposed for the Planned Development project, including but not limited to public sewer and water and public roads. (e) The proposed Planned Development project will incorporate appropriate and adequate buffers and transitions between areas of different land uses and development densities/intensities. (g) The proposed architecture and character of the proposed Planned Development project is compatible with adjacent/nearby development. (h) The proposed Planned Development project will positively contribute to and not detract from the physical appearance and functional arrangement of development in the area. Staff recommends approval of the Specific Implementation Plan Amendment as proposed with the findings listed above and the following conditions: 1. Base Standard Modification (BSM) to allow 8’ tall solid fencing within the provided front yard. 2. Final landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Community Development. 3. Except as specifically modified by this Specific Implementation Plan Amendment, the terms and conditions of the original Specific Implementation Plan that is dated September 27th, 2022 (Resolution 22-408) remain in full force and effect. Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 General project themes and images On June 26th, 2024, Generac Oshkosh received a letter from the City of Oshkosh stating that we were in violation of municipal code 30-81(B)(1) regarding the outdoor storage of materials on the property. Specifically, there are areas where outdoor storage is being conducted without approval or the proper screening. It is our understanding that outdoor storage is not allowed without the proper 8’ tall solid screening and that type of screening is not allowed within a front yard; therefore, we are requesting an amendment to our Planned Development to ask for a Base Standard Modification to allow for solid screening to take place in our front yard that faces W Ripple Avenue In order to come into compliance, Generac is proposing the following: • Install three sides of privacy screening that matches existing screening used throughout the property, except in the color green. The screening has a privacy factor of 98% to shield wood dunnage, large tanks, and frames from view. The east side of the fence will utilize a swing gate to allow the waste trailer to be swapped out. • Adding concrete on the south side of the storage area to allow for the trailer/ramp as well as storage of wood dunnage prior to being loaded into the trailer • Adding additional trees/ shrubs along the fence on the south side. Sample of existing privacy fence in white Page 9 Proposed concrete area, privacy fence w/ swing gate, and additional landscaping Proposed site improvement in comparison to overall property Page 10 OREGON OREGON STST OREGON ST OREGON ST W RIPPLE AVW RIPPLE AV OREGON ST OREGON ST OshkoshOshkoshCityCityLimitLimitOshkosh City LimitOshkosh City Limit Oshkosh City Limit Oshkosh City Limit L:\GIS_Maps\Planning Base Map - For Windows 10.mxd User: katrinam 3 8 1 5 O R E G O N S T City of Oshkosh maps and data are intended to be used for general identification purposes only, and theCity of Oshkosh assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information. Those using the information areresponsible for verifying accuracy. 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