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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes__________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 1 July 15, 2025 PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES July 15, 2025 PRESENT: Margy Davey, Karl Loewenstein, Ed Bowen, Meredith Scheuermann, Kathleen Propp, Council Member Buelow, David Rucker, John Kiefer, Thomas Perry EXCUSED: Dan Paulick STAFF: Kimberly Gierach, Planning Services Director; Justin Gierach, Engineering Division Manager; Steven Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works/Utilities General Manager; Brian Slusarek, Principal Planner; Jeff Nau, Principal Planner; Brandon Nielsen, Associate Planner; Emma Dziengeleski, Associate Planner; 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. Mr. Bowen and Mr. Kiefer arrived at 4:02 pm. The minutes of June 17, 2025 were approved as presented. (Propp/Scheuermann) I. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS VARIANCE TO ALLOW FOR A HOME ADDITION AT 143 WEST 22ND AVENUE Site Inspections Report: Ms. Scheuermann, Ms. Propp and Council Member Buelow reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Mr. Nielsen presented the staff report and recommended approval with the applicable findings and conditions. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Buelow wondered if there were any accessory structures. Mr. Nielsen stated there were no accessory structures as part of the proposal. He noted that if the applicant would have brought in a proposal for an 800 square foot detached garage and not attached through a breezeway, then it would not have needed to come to Plan Commission. Mr. Perry opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. The applicant, Benjamin Campbell, was in attendance and available for questions, but did not have a statement. Mr. Perry asked if any members of the public wished to speak. There were none. Mr. Perry closed public comment. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 2 July 15, 2025 There was no closing statement from the applicant. Motion by Propp 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 9-0. II. RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS VARIANCE TO ALLOW FOR A FLAT ROOF TO BE REPLACED WITH A PITCHED ROOF AT 1301 WEST 5TH AVENUE Site Inspections Report: Ms. Scheuermann and Ms. Propp reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Ms. Dziengeleski presented the staff report and recommended approval with the applicable findings and conditions. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. There were none. Mr. Perry opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. The applicant, Dave Vienola of Vienola Properties LLC, was in attendance and available for questions, but did not have a statement. 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 Davey to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Propp. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Mr. Buelow, Ms. Davey, and Mr. Perry spoke in support of this project because pitched roofs make more sense than flat in Wisconsin. Concerns were that the project was completed prior to approval. Motion carried 9-0. III. ACCEPT STORM WATER POND/BASIN EASEMENT LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF 2022 OLIVIA ROAD, PARCEL 91276150100 (LAKE BUTTE DES MORTS DEVELOPMENT) __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 3 July 15, 2025 Site Inspections Report: Ms. Davey, Ms. Scheuermann, Council Member Buelow, Mr. Rucker, and Mr. Perry reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Mr. Nau presented the staff report and recommends approval with the applicable findings and conditions. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. There were none. 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 Davey to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Kiefer. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. There was none. Motion carried 9-0. IV. PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE CREATION OF A 91-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION EAST OF CLAIRVILLE ROAD, ¼ MILE NORTH OF WEST 20TH AVENUE, PARCELS 91348000000, 91347130000 & 91337000100 (FIFTH ADDITION TO CASEY’S MEADOW SOUTH PRELIMINARY PLAT) Site Inspections Report: Mr. Bowen, Council Member Buelow, Mr. Rucker and Mr. Kiefer reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Mr. Nau presented the staff report and recommends approval with the applicable findings and conditions. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Bowen wanted clarification as to the location of Rusch Park on a map. Mr. Loewenstein asked if the plan is to eventually build homes in the farm fields to the north. Mr. Nau stated currently those lots are zones Single Family Residential-5 and the Comp Plan has it slated for low density residential. Ms. Scheuermann stated she would be voting present as she lives on Mockingbird Way. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 4 July 15, 2025 Mr. Kiefer had concerns with the lack of park space, as Rusch Park is mostly wetlands, and the only playground in the area west of Oakwood Road is at Carl Traeger School. He wondered if there would be any trail connections to the Rusch Park development and if there were plans to do more with Rusch Park. He thinks we need a park in this development and that there should not be any more fees-in-lieu of. Mr. Nau stated the Parks Director is not present. He said as the areas north of this develop, based on the direction of the Parks Director and the Advisory Parks Board, they will probably ensure some type of neighborhood park then. Mr. Perry opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Chet Wesenberg of Chet Wesenberg LLC, 531 North Main Street in Oshkosh, stated he hopes for approval, has lived in this subdivision for 17 years, and available for questions. Mr. Perry asked if any members of the public wished to speak. Rick Lulloff, of 2811 Ruschfield Drive in Oshkosh, wanted to know what the timing would be for the completion of the two Clairville Road connections relative to the three phases of development. Mr. Nau stated the northern connection through the extension of Mockingbird Way and Windsong Terrace may be done late this year. It would be gravel for three years, because the ground needs to settle after utilities are installed. The southern connection timing depends on the housing market. Mr. Gierach clarified that the connection to Windsong is unknown at this time, because of ongoing conversations with the developer. It may be summer of 2026 when utility work is done on Clairville Road. Mr. Perry closed public comment. There was no closing statement from the applicant. Motion by Propp to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Buelow. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Ms. Propp wanted to know the approximate area for Phase I. Mr. Nau stated it would be approximately 30 lots. Ms. Propp, Ms. Davey, and Mr. Kiefer expressed concerns with adding another 30 homes without another egress point, and wanted clarification on when the connections will happen. Mr. Nau stated when the developer is ready to Final Plat the first phase, it will come back to Plan Commission. Hopefully by that time there will be clarification on the northern connection. Mr. Gierach stated civil design of the public infrastructure needs to happen before the final plat goes before Council. At that time there will be more answers about the connection(s). Conversations are continuing as to who will pay for the northern connection. Motion carried 8-0; Scheuermann voted Present. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 5 July 15, 2025 V.A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE CREATION OF A 25-LOT MIXED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION EAST OF SHERMAN ROAD, PARCELS 91560100101 & 91560101300 (2ND ADDITION TO ISLAND VIEW ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAT) Site Inspections Report: Ms. Davey, Mr. Bowen, Ms. Scheuermann, Ms. Propp and Mr. Rucker reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Mr. Nau presented the staff report and recommends approval with the applicable findings and conditions. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. Ms. Propp and Ms. Davey wanted further discussion on the plat, specifically wetlands, condos, streets, street connections, and condos by Mr. Nau. Mr. Rucker wondered if there would be bike lanes and sidewalks. Mr. Nau stated there is more detail on that in Item V.B. Ms. Davey wondered if an environmental impact study has been done on this area. Mr. Nau stated a wetland delineation was done. No other environmental impact study is required. Mr. Perry opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Tim Wittmann a Project Engineer with Davel Engineering & Environmental Inc, was in attendance and available for questions, but did not have a statement. Mr. Perry asked if any members of the public wished to speak. He stated Plan Commission received two emails regarding this item. The following people spoke: • Mary Ann Monteith, of 4780 Island View Drive in the Town of Oshkosh. • Andrew Manser, of 4622 Island View Drive in the Town of Oshkosh. • Kristin Salisburg, of 4610 Shambeau Drive in the City of Oshkosh. • Elizabeth Manser Payne, of 4582 Island View Drive in the Town of Oshkosh. • Pamela Pawlak, of 4630 Shambeau Drive in the City of Oshkosh. • Richard Hansen, of 5024 Island View Drive in the Town of Oshkosh. • Toby Vanden Heuvel, of 4610 Island View Drive in the Town of Oshkosh. • Greg Payne, of 4582 Island View Drive in the Town of Oshkosh. • Joe Berhausen, of 4700 Sherman Road in the Town of Oshkosh. • Cathy Cowling, of 4540 Island View Drive in the Town of Oshkosh. • Jim Erdman, of 2492 Hickory Lane in the Town of Oshkosh. They had concerns with not having a traffic study, soil testing or an environmental impact and water flow study done; flooding; wetlands; additional runoff due to greater impervious surface; loss of green space for wildlife; trespassing; road development costs, condos; already __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 6 July 15, 2025 busy/dangerous intersection at County Road A and Sunnyview Road; traffic; child safety; Sherman Road traffic flow; lack of Oshkosh Area School District response; lack of area for kids to play. Mr. Perry closed public comment. Mr. Wittmann addressed the neighbor’s concerns. The condos will be single-family home and some will one-story and some two-story. Ms. Propp has concerns with storm water management. Mr. Perry stated this being preliminary, storm water management will be addressed further on in the process. Ms. Davey & Mr. Kiefer wanted discussion on and location of the water retention areas. Mr. Wittmann stated they’d be located between the wetlands on outlots 2 and 3. Mr. Gierach stated the city’s ordinance for flood control is one of the most restrictive in the state. Motion by Propp 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. Mr. Buelow stated he has learned that subdivisions improve storm water management for an area because the entire area is graded and planned for how the storm water will be maintained. The planned drainage helps reduce localized flooding and prevents uncontrolled runoff. Mr. Gierach stated the intent of the city’s storm water ordinance on flood control specifically is to reduce the site’s discharge from pre to greater than it was post. Ms. Davey wanted to discuss the condo area and possible changes to the area’s landscaping. Mr. Gierach discussed that area and the wetlands. Ms. Scheuermann wanted to know if there will be a traffic study done. She also expressed her appreciation of people attending Plan Commission and expressing their feelings. With concern being expressed by the neighbors about the condos, she advised them to look at the condos on West 20th Avenue because some are nicer than the homes. Mr. Nau stated, when and if this comes back for final plat, the Transit Director would determine if a traffic study is warranted. Mr. Buelow discussed the schools in this area, and the proposed condos. Mr. Perry advised people to look at the development in the far northwest corner of the city on Edgewood Road because it is very similar. It is abutting county property, has wetland issues, and has condos that look like homes not condos. He discussed the cost of housing in the area. Ms. Davey stated the only reason she would be voting yes is because it is preliminary. Mr. Perry agreed with Ms. Davey’s comment. Motion carried 8-1 (Rucker). V.B SUBDIVISION VARIANCE REQUESTS FOR PROPERTY EAST OF SHERMAN ROAD, PARCELS 91560100101 & 91560101300 (PROPOSED 2ND ADDITION TO ISLAND VIEW ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAT) Site Inspections Report: Ms. Davey, Mr. Bowen, Ms. Scheuermann, Ms. Propp and Mr. Rucker reported visiting the site. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 7 July 15, 2025 Staff report accepted as part of the record. Mr. Nau presented the staff report and recommends approval with the applicable findings and conditions. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Buelow wondered if there would still be sidewalks on the other side of the road. Mr. Nau confirmed there would be sidewalks. Mr. Perry wondered why this item is here now, instead of closer to the final plat. Mr. Nau stated the applicant wanted assurances that these variances would be granted for financial reasons. Mr. Perry opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Tim Wittmann a Project Engineer with Davel Engineering & Environmental Inc, was in attendance and available for questions, but did not have a statement. Mr. Perry asked if any members of the public wished to speak. The following people spoke: • Elizabeth Manser Payne, of 4582 Island View Drive in the Town of Oshkosh. • Toby Vanden Heuvel, of 4610 Island View Drive in the Town of Oshkosh. • Jim Erdman, of 2492 Hickory Lane in the Town of Oshkosh. They had concerns with access roads; flooding; wetlands; road development costs, already busy/dangerous intersection at County Road A and Sunnyview Road; traffic; safety. Mr. Nau discussed future access onto Sherman Road. 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 Propp. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. He stated he would not be supporting this because he feels it is coming before Plan Commission too soon. Motion carried 5-3 (Davey, Rucker, & Perry). VI.A GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JACKSON STREET NORTH OF WEST SNELL ROAD (PARCEL 91527190100) Site Inspections Report: Ms. Davey, Mr. Bowen, Ms. Scheuermann, Ms. Propp, Council Member Buelow and Mr. Rucker reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 8 July 15, 2025 Mr. Slusarek 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 four bicycle spaces/stalls is the standard for all commercial developments. Mr. Slusarek stated it is based on a percentage of the provided parking stalls, with a minimum of four bicycle spaces. Mr. Kiefer wondered what the closest cross street is. Mr. Slusarek stated Snell Road to the south of the subject property. Mr. Perry wondered if there is a formal educational component associated with the daycare. Mr. Slusarek stated that question would need to be answered by the applicant. Mr. Perry opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Tanya Marcoe, Executive Director of ADVOCAP Inc, stated each daycare business would be run independently, under family in-home rules. ADVOCAP runs a Head Start center in Fond du Lac, so will share the curriculum with the daycare businesses. There will be on-site technical support in the center office of the building. Mr. Perry stated he will manage this item and VI.B but will be voting present. Mr. Buelow asked if there is an agreement with between ADVOCAP and the childcare center to the north, other than shared access. Ms. Marcoe stated no, just the access easement. The childcare center to the north has closed and they are selling. Mr. Perry asked if any members of the public wished to speak. The following people spoke: • Casey Fedor, of 3801 Summerset Way in Oshkosh. • Michael Mauermann, of 3787 Summerset Way in Oshkosh. They had concerns with flooding; strong winds blowing down fences; dumpster odors; animals; child safety. Mr. Perry closed public comment. Grant Duchac of Excel Engineering Inc, 100 Camelot Drive in Fond Du Lac, spoke to the neighbor concerns and questions. Glenn Elmer of Adashun Jones Real Estate/Signature Homes, 1028 South Main Street in Fond du Lac, stated construction will probably begin in September or early October and take approximately eight months to complete. Motion by Propp 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. Mr. Buelow spoke in support, as daycares are needed in the city. Ms. Davey wondered if the access easement is tied to the property. Mr. Slusarek confirmed it is. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 9 July 15, 2025 Motion carried 8-0; Perry voted Present. NOTE: Mr. Loewenstein left at 6:23 pm, so was not in attendance for the subsequent items. VI.B SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR A DAYCARE FACILITY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JACKSON STREET NORTH OF WEST SNELL ROAD (PARCEL 91527190100) Site Inspections Report: Ms. Davey, Mr. Bowen, Ms. Scheuermann, Ms. Propp, Council Member Buelow and Mr. Rucker reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Mr. Slusarek presented the staff report and recommends approval with the applicable findings and conditions. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. There were none. Mr. Perry opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. The applicant, ADVOCAP Inc, was in attendance but did not have a statement. They were available for questions. Mr. Perry asked if any members of the public wished to speak. The following people spoke: • Casey Fedor, of 3801 Summerset Way in Oshkosh. • Michael Mauermann, of 3787 Summerset Way in Oshkosh. • Natalie Binder, of 3871 Summerset Way in Oshkosh. They had concerns with traffic; noise; construction times, fencing; flooding. Mr. Slusarek stated the solar structure is basically a canopy that hangs over a patio area. Mr. Perry closed public comment. Grant Duchac of Excel Engineering Inc, 100 Camelot Drive in Fond Du Lac, spoke to the neighbor concerns and questions. Tanya Marcoe, Executive Director of ADVOCAP Inc, stated there may be three different shifts of childcare available, so 24-hour care. Each of the businesses may only care for up to eight children. A max of 32 children will present in the building. Motion by Propp to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Kiefer. Mr. Perry asked if there was any discussion on the motion. Mr. Buelow wondered about construction times. Mr. Gierach stated no construction between 10pm – 7am. Motion carried 7-0; Perry voted Present. __________________________________ Plan Commission Minutes 10 July 15, 2025 VII. SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR AN OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA AT 2750 VINLAND STREET Site Inspections Report: Ms. Davey, Mr. Bowen, Ms. Scheuermann and Ms. Propp reported visiting the site. Staff report accepted as part of the record. Mr. Slusarek presented the staff report and recommends approval with the applicable findings and conditions. Mr. Perry opened up technical questions to staff. Mr. Bowen wanted clarification as to the location. Mr. Kiefer wondered where the closest housing is located. Mr. Slusarek indicated the closest housing is to the southeast. Mr. Perry opened public comment and asked if the applicant wanted to make any statements. Joel Ehrfurth of Mach IV Engineering & Surveying LLC, 2260 Salscheider Court in Green Bay, spoke further about the project. He was available for questions. 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. Mr. Buelow stated he was glad storm water management was addressed. Motion carried 6-1 (Perry). There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:44 pm. (Scheuermann/Propp) Respectfully Submitted, Kimberly Gierach Planning Services Manager KG/km