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PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT JUNE 3, 2025
ITEM II: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN STANDARDS VARIANCE FOR EXTERIOR
BUILDING MATERIALS ON AN ADDITION AT 3255 FERNAU COURT
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Pinno Construction
Property Owner: Schneider Property Management LLC
Action(s) Requested:
The applicant is requesting an approval of a variance from the City’s Industrial Design
Standards to allow for a rear addition, exceeding 50% of the existing floor area, consisting of
non-decorative metal panels not enhanced with Class I or II materials at 3255 Fernau Court.
Applicable Ordinance Provision the Variance is being requested:
Code Reference Regulation
30-240(B)(2)(c)(ii) If additions to existing building(s) constructed prior to the effective date of
this Chapter are greater than 50 percent of the existing floor area of the
building, the standards contained herein shall apply.
30-244(B)(4) Non-decorative metal panels may be used if enhanced on all elevations
with Class I or II materials in combination with decorative fascia,
overhangs, trim, lintels, sills, headers, belt courses, reveals, pilasters,
windows, chimney, or other architectural features as deemed appropriate
by the Director of Community Development or designee. In such cases,
Class I or II materials amount to more than 15% of each facade.
Property Location and Background:
The subject site consists of a 2.57-acre lot located at the north end of Fernau Court. The site
includes an 11,269 sq. ft. industrial building (Monroe Equipment) that was constructed in 2017,
and associated parking area. The property is located within a Heavy Industrial Zoning District
(HI) and the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan recommends industrial development for the
site. The surrounding area consists of vacant and industrial uses to the east and south, a
Winnebago County waste management facility to the west, and vacant/residential land to the
north.
Subject Site
Existing Land Use Zoning
Industrial HI
Recognized Neighborhood Organizations
None
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ITEM II – DSV: 3255 Fernau Ct.
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
Existing Uses Zoning
North Residential/vacant Town of Oshkosh
South Industrial HI
East Vacant HI
West Waste Management Facility I
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use
2040 Comprehensive Land Use Recommendation Industrial
VARIANCE CRITERIA
The City’s Zoning Ordinance establishes design standards for new construction and additions
with the overall purpose/intent to: “Regulate the design and materials used for the exterior of
buildings and structures within the City so as to maintain and enhance the attractiveness and values of
property in the community.”
The Ordinance states the following for additions: “If additions to an existing building(s) constructed
prior to the effective date of this Chapter are greater than 50 percent of the existing floor area of the
building, the standards contained herein shall apply”.
The Plan Commission is authorized to grant variances from the strict application of the
standards when it is determined that one or more of the following apply:
1. The variance will not be contrary to the public interest.
2. Substantial justice will be done by granting the variance.
3. The variance is needed so that the spirit of the ordinance is observed.
4. Due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship.
5. The variance will not allow an alteration of a historic structure, including its
use, which would preclude its continued designation as a historic structure.
ANALYSIS
The applicant has proposed a 7,040 sq. ft. rear addition to the existing building. The proposed
addition will be constructed entirely with ribbed metal panel exterior, to match the existing
building. The applicant is requesting a design standards variance as code requires building
additions exceeding 50% of the existing building floor area to meet current design standards
requirements. The industrial design standards require elevations consisting of non-decorative
metal panels to include at least 15% Class I materials on all facades.
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ITEM II – DSV: 3255 Fernau Ct.
According to the applicant, the addition is planned to add cold storage to allow for more
inventory. The placement of the addition and exterior materials are intended to provide
consistent appearance with the existing building, with matching building height/width and
materials. The applicant feels that blending the addition into the existing building with
matching materials results in a better appearance than utilizing Class I or II materials, which
would result in the addition looking out of place from the original building.
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ITEM II – DSV: 3255 Fernau Ct.
Staff evaluated the proposed plans and impact of the exterior materials being proposed in
regards to the purpose and intent of the industrial design standards. The standards relate to
preserving a building’s architectural integrity and the potential impact on adjacent properties,
as well as the “curb appeal” of the block. In reviewing this request, staff considered:
• Existing, exterior materials and appearance
• Location of the site and character of the surrounding properties
• Zoning, uses of the property and surrounding context
Staff has determined that the proposed exterior materials will not have a detrimental impact on
the overall appearance of the site as the addition is being constructed on the rear of the
building, and will be minimally visible from the public right-of-way. Also, the proposed
materials are consistent with the materials of the existing building and appropriate for an
industrial use within an industrial zoning district. In this specific instance, matching the
materials of the addition to the existing side and rear façades will result in a more cohesive
appearance with the original building than adding Class I or II materials to these facades.
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ITEM II – DSV: 3255 Fernau Ct.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of a variance from the City’s Industrial Design Standards to allow a
rear addition, exceeding 50% of the existing floor area, consisting of non-decorative metal
panels not enhanced with Class I or II materials at 3255 Fernau Court:
Finding: The variance will not be contrary to the public interest because the addition will be
minimally visible from the public right-of-way and will be compatible with the existing
building design.
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SPS 362.0706 FIRE WALL IDENTIFICATION
[EXCERPT]
TO ESTABLISH IDENTIFICATION OF FIRE WALLS ON THE EXTERIOR OF BUILDINGS.
(A) GENERAL. THE SIGN SHALL CONSIST OF 3 CIRCLES ARRANGED VERTICALLY ON
THE EXTERIOR WALL, MARKING THE LOCATION OF THE FIRE WALL AND CENTERED
ON THE FIRE WALL. THE CIRCLES SHALL EITHER BE AFFIXED DIRECTLY TO THE
SURFACE OF THE BUILDING OR MAY BE PLACED ON A BACKGROUND MATERIAL
THAT IS AFFIXED TO THE BUILDING.
(B) SIZE OF CIRCLE. EACH CIRCLE SHALL BE THE SAME SIZE. THE DIAMETER OF
THE CIRCLE SHALL BE AT LEAST 1 1/2 INCHES, BUT NO GREATER THAN 2 INCHES.
(C) SPACING. THE CIRCLES SHALL BE SPACED AN EQUAL DISTANCE APART. THE
DISTANCE MEASURED FROM THE TOP OF THE UPPERMOST CIRCLE TO THE
BOTTOM OF THE LOWERMOST CIRCLE SHALL BE NO MORE THAN 12 INCHES.
(D) COLOR. THE COLOR OF THE CIRCLE SHALL BE RED, AMBER (ORANGE-YELLOW)
OR WHITE (CLEAR) AND SHALL BE REFLECTIVE. THE COLOR OF THE CIRCLE SHALL
CONTRAST WITH THE COLOR OF THE BACKGROUND.
IBC2015 1804.4
THE GROUND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE
SLOPED AWAY FROM THE BUILDING AT A SLOPE OF NOT LESS THAN
5 PERCENT FOR A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 10 FEET MEASURED
PERPENDICULAR TO THE FACE OF WALL. IMPERVIOUS SURFACES
WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE BUILDING FOUNDATION SHALL BE SLOPED A
MINIMUM OF 2 PERCENT AWAY FROM THE BUILDING.
IBC2015 1010.1.5
PROVIDE A FLOOR OR LANDING ON EACH
SIDE OF A DOOR. AT EXIT DOORS PROVIDE
5'-0" X 5'-0" X 5" THICK EXTERIOR
STOOP SLAB ON 2" RIGID INSUL (R-10).
UNDER FILL TO BE 10" OF FREE-DRAINING
CLEAR STONE. STOOP SLAB TO BE LEVEL
WITH INTERIOR FLOOR AND SLOPE AWAY
FROM BUILDING BY 1/4":FT.
CONCRETE APRONS
INSTALLED AT OVERHEAD
DOORS SHALL BE POURED
ON 2" RIGID INSUL (R-10).
PROVIDE UNDER FILL OF 10"
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2 WEST ELEVATION
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4 NORTH ELEVATION
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DESIGN STANDARDS
VARIANCE
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FERNAU CT
VINLAND ST
W FERNAU AV
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