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Plan Commission Minutes 1 June 17, 2025
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
June 17, 2025
PRESENT: David Rucker, Margy Davey, Ed Bowen, Meredith Scheuermann, Kathleen Propp,
Council Member Buelow, John Kiefer, Thomas Perry
EXCUSED: Karl Loewenstein, Dan Paulick
STAFF: Kimberly Gierach, Planning Services Director; Brian Slusarek, Principal Planner;
Brandon Nielsen, Associate Planner; Emily Tardiff, Economic Development
Specialist; Katrina Malson, Office Assistant; Oshkosh Media
Chairperson Perry called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum
declared present.
The minutes of June 3, 2025 were approved as presented. (Davey/Scheuermann)
I. 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 AND SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR AN
OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA AT 3200 NORTH MAIN STREET
Site Inspections Report: Ms. Davey, Mr. Bowen, Ms. Scheuermann, Ms. Propp, and Council
Member Buelow reported visiting the site.
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
Mr. Slusarek presented the staff report and recommended approval with the applicable findings
and conditions.
Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff.
Mr. Buelow wanted clarification on the Base Standard Modification in regards to landscaping.
Mr. Slusarek stated once approved, the landscaping needs to be maintained.
Mr. Perry opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements.
Steve Adkins, of 3200 North Main Street in Oshkosh, was available for questions. He wondered
when stormwater management would be discussed.
Mr. Slusarek stated the first step is land use approval, then that will be addressed.
Mr. Perry asked if any members of the public wished to speak. There were none.
Mr. Perry closed the public hearing.
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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 Scheuermann.
Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. There was none.
Motion carried 8-0.
II. PUBLIC HEARING: REVIEW 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN & 2025
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
Ms. Tardiff presented the staff report and recommended approval with the applicable findings and
conditions.
Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff.
Ms. Propp wondered if the program would be affected by potential federal cutbacks.
Ms. Tardiff stated for this year it would not.
Ms. Propp wondered if there is a list of properties which have substandard housing.
Ms. Tardiff stated there is not.
Mr. Perry opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements.
City staff did not have any more comments.
Mr. Perry asked if any members of the public wished to speak. There were none.
Mr. Perry closed the public hearing.
There was no closing statement from the applicant.
Motion by Propp that the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan is consistent with the action plan developed for
the city and approval of the 2025 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant
Program.
Seconded by Buelow.
Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion.
Mr. Perry spoke in support of the program.
Motion carried 8-0.
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III. GEORGE WASHINGTON BUST LOCATION
Site Inspections Report: No one reported visiting the site.
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
Mr. Nielsen presented the staff report and recommends approval with the applicable findings and
conditions.
Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff.
Mr. Bowen wondered if there is a catalog of the collection.
Ms. Davey stated yes, at the Oshkosh Public Library.
Ms. Davey wondered what the Great Neighborhood funds would provide.
Mr. Nielsen stated that is yet to be determined.
Ms. Davey wondered what the exact location would be for the bust in Roe Park.
Mr. Nielsen stated it is to be determined, but ideally closer to Washington Avenue.
Mr. Perry opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements.
City staff did not have any more comments.
Mr. Perry asked if any members of the public wished to speak. There were none.
Mr. Perry closed public comment.
There was no closing statement from the applicant.
Motion by Kiefer to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report.
Seconded by Scheuermann.
Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion.
Ms. Propp thanked staff for their efforts.
Mr. Buelow spoke in support.
Mr. Kiefer hoped statues and busts would be able to stay in their current locations even after
properties are sold, in order to honor those sites.
Motion carried 8-0.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:25 pm. (Kiefer/Propp)
Respectfully Submitted,
Kimberly Gierach
Planning Services Manager
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