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PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DECEMBER 2, 2025
ITEM 7: Petition for Direct Annexation by Unanimous Approval – West Fernau Avenue
Annexation from the Town of Oshkosh Located at the West 3100 Block of Jackson
Street
Petitioner/Property Owner: City of Oshkosh
Action Requested: The City is requesting direct annexation by unanimous approval of approximately
2.36 acres of land located at the west 3100 Block of Jackson Street in the Town of Oshkosh.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions: Procedures concerning annexations are located within Section 30-
360 of the City of Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance as well as within Section 66.0217 of the Wisconsin State
Statutes.
Property Location and Background Information:
The City-owned properties are situated across from the
intersection of West Fernau Avenue and Jackson Street.
The annexation involves two undeveloped lots and
portions of adjacent lots to the north and south.
The City is petitioning for this annexation to allow the
City to dedicate a street right-of-way extension for West
Fernau Avenue, connecting Vinland Street to Jackson
Street. Upon dedication, the City plans to construct a
concrete street, scheduled for completion in late 2026.
Currently, the properties fall under the Town of
Oshkosh zoning classifications: Community Business
District (B-2) to the north and Light Industrial District (M-1) to the south. This segment of the Jackson
Street Corridor hosts diverse uses, including single-family residences, various commercial, personal
storage, and agricultural activities. The properties will be annexed with temporary and permanent
zoning designations of Suburban Mixed Use (SMU), aligning with the Comprehensive Plan’s Mixed-
Use land use recommendation.
Subject Site Existing Land Use Zoning
Vacant/Undeveloped
Community Business District (B-2) on the north and Light
Industrial District (M-1) on the south (Town)
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
Existing Uses Zoning
North Single-Family Residential Community Business District (B-2) (Town)
South Light Industrial Light Industrial District (M-1) (Town)
East Jackson Street N/A
West Vacant/Undeveloped Institutional (I) (City)
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ITEM 7 – W. Fernau Avenue Annexation
The proposed annexation complies with Wisconsin’s statutory requirements for unanimous
annexations. The property, adjacent to the City on the west, will not create a town island. The State of
Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Municipal Boundary Review is currently examining the
annexation. Its findings will be submitted to the City before Council action.
The Department of Public Works has evaluated the request and stated city water mains, sanitary
sewers, and storm sewers, along with other public utilities (gas, electric, communications), will be
constructed once West Fernau Avenue is dedicated. The Oshkosh Fire and Police Departments have
also reviewed the annexation request and have no concerns about providing services to this area.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the West Fernau Avenue Annexation with temporary
and permanent zonings of Suburban Mixed Use (SMU) as requested.
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