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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 March 18, 2025 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES March 18, 2025 PRESENT: Karl Loewenstein, Ed Bowen, Kathleen Propp, David Rucker, Joshua Belville, Margy Davey, John Kiefer EXCUSED: Meredith Scheuermann, Council Member Nichols, Thomas Perry STAFF: Kelly Nieforth, Community Development Director; Kimberly Gierach, Planning Services Manager; Justin Gierach, Engineering Division Manager; Brian Slusarek, Principal Planner; Jeff Nau, Planner; Emma Dziengeleski, Assistant Planner; Katrina Malson, Office Assistant; Oshkosh Media Chairperson Kiefer called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of March 4, 2025 were approved as presented. (Davey/Propp) Ms. Nieforth introduced the Planning Services Manager, Kimberly Gierach. I. CONSENT AGENDA: A. RECOMMENDATION PERTAINING TO GRANTING OF STORM SEWER LATERAL EASEMENT AT 205 STATE STREET (200 EAST PARKING LOT) TO 206 NORTH MAIN STREET B. RECOMMENDATION PERTAINING TO GRANTING OF STORM SEWER LATERAL EASEMENT AT 205 STATE STREET (200 EAST PARKING LOT) TO 210 NORTH MAIN STREET C. RECOMMENDATION PERTAINING TO ACQUISITION OF A PARKING LOT EASEMENT AT 210 NORTH MAIN STREET TO 205 OTTER AVENUE (200 EAST PARKING LOT) Motion by Davey to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff reports. Seconded by Belville. Mr. Kiefer asked if there was any discussion on the motion. There was none. Motion carried 7-0. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 March 18, 2025 II. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE FROM HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (HI) TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (HI-PD) AND APPROVAL OF A GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE AT 2750 VINLAND STREET Site Inspections Report: Mr. Bowen and Ms. Propp reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Ms. Dziengeleski presented the items and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. Staff recommends approval of the zone change and General Development Plan with the findings and condition listed in the staff report. Mr. Kiefer opened up technical questions to staff. There were none. Mr. Kiefer opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Joel Ehrfurth, Civil Engineer with Mach IV Engineering, spoke about the buffer area. Mr. Kiefer asked if any members of the public wished to speak. There were none. Mr. Kiefer closed the public hearing. There was no closing statement from the applicant. Motion by Davey to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Propp. Mr. Kiefer asked if there was any discussion on the motion. There was none. Motion carried 7-0. III. SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AMENDMENT FOR AN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT 2130 SOUTH WASHBURN STREET Site Inspections Report: Mr. Bowen and Ms. Propp reported visiting the site reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Ms. Dziengeleski presented the items and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. Staff recommends approval of the Specific __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 March 18, 2025 Implementation Plan Amendment as proposed with the findings and condition listed in the staff report. Mr. Kiefer opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Rucker wondered who the building’s tenant would be. Ms. Dziengeleski stated New Vision is at the site currently. Mr. Kiefer opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. The applicant was not present. Mr. Kiefer asked if any members of the public wished to speak. There were none. Mr. Kiefer closed public comment. Motion by Davey to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Loewenstein. Mr. Kiefer asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Motion carried 7-0. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE FROM SUBURBAN MIXED USE DISTRICT (SMU) TO SUBURBAN MIXED USE DISTRICT WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (SMU-PD) AND APPROVAL OF A GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR A DRIVE-THROUGH COFFEE SHOP AT 1120 SOUTH KOELLER STREET Site Inspections Report: Mr. Bowen, Ms. Propp, Mr. Rucker, Mr. Loewenstein and Mr. Kiefer reported visiting the site reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Mr. Slusarek presented the items and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. Staff recommends approval of the zone change, General Development Plan, and Specific Implementation Plan with the finding and conditions listed in the staff report. Mr. Kiefer opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Rucker asked about future changes to improve the flow of traffic in the area. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 4 March 18, 2025 Mr. Slusarek stated whenever the parking lot is replaced, staff can work with the applicant on that. Mr. Kiefer opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Eric Drazkowski, a Civil Engineer with Excel Engineering at 100 Camelot Drive in Fond du Lac, made himself available for questions. Ms. Propp asked if there is an entrance located nearby, off South Koeller Street. Mr. Drazkowski stated the nearest entrance is south of Potbelly’s Sandwich Shop. Mr. Kiefer asked if any members of the public wished to speak. There were none. Mr. Kiefer closed the public hearing. There was no closing statement from the applicant. Motion by Davey to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Belville. Mr. Kiefer asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Mr. Loewenstein asked what the area would look like when complete. He had concerns about the visibility of the building, because of the arborvitae along South Koeller Street. Mr. Slusarek stated the arborvitae are necessary because of the headlights. Mr. Belville spoke in support of the project and mentioned the workshop that was held in December 2024. He discussed the Taco Johns on the corner of Witzel Avenue and North Sawyer Street, which has arborvitae, and how you can still see the building. Motion carried 6-0; 1 present (Bowen). V. APPROVAL OF DESIGN ALTERATION REVIEW FOR THIRD STORY ADDITION AT 600 OREGON STREET Site Inspections Report: Mr. Bowen, Ms. Propp, Mr. Rucker, Ms. Davey, and Mr. Loewenstein reported visiting the site reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 5 March 18, 2025 Mr. Slusarek presented the items and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use and zoning classifications in this area. Staff recommends approval or denial of the proposed Design Alteration Review for a third story addition be determined by Plan Commission. Mr. Kiefer opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Rucker asked how many units would have access to the addition. Mr. Slusarek stated just one unit, the northernmost second floor unit. Ms. Propp, Mr. Bowen, and Mr. Slusarek discussed lap siding. Mr. Bowen wondered if the garage will be built. Ms. Slusarek stated his understanding is that the garage will be built. Ms. Davey asked if this is a historically registered building. Mr. Slusarek stated it is not. Mr. Kiefer asked if there will be access to the outside from the addition. Mr. Slusarek stated the addition is completely enclosed with no access outside. Mr. Kiefer opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Matt Vienola of 4820 Country Club Road in Oshkosh, owner, talked about the exterior materials. Ms. Davey asked if the addition’s windows are the same on all sides. Mr. Vienola stated they are the same. The windows on the first and second floor were recently redone; black, aluminum framed, plate glass, stationary. The addition’s windows will match, except they will casement style, so they can be opened. Mr. Rucker asked if it is a rental unit. Mr. Vienola stated it would be a rental unit to start. Down the line it may be a condo situation. Ms. Propp & Mr. Loewenstein asked about exterior materials on the addition. Mr. Vienola stated the bottom half would be masonry cement board, which is lap siding. The top half would be a freeze runner board type, like a wide masonry trim board; multi-thicknesses. Mr. Bowen asked if the garage would be built. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 6 March 18, 2025 Mr. Vienola stated it would be because it is needed for tenant parking. Mr. Kiefer asked if any members of the public wished to speak. Chris Morth of 611 Oregon Street in Oshkosh, a neighbor, spoke in support of the project. Mr. Kiefer closed public comment. There was no closing statement from the applicant. Motion by Bowen to approve the project design and materials as shown in the staff report. Seconded by Davey. Mr. Kiefer asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Mr. Bowen suggested bringing samples of exterior materials for Plan Commission items. Ms. Davey and Mr. Loewenstein spoke in support of the project. Motion carried 7-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:49 pm. (Belville/Davey) Respectfully Submitted, Kimberly Gierach Planning Services Manager KG/km