HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DECEMBER 2, 2025
ITEM 3: Recommendation Pertaining to Acquisition of Vacant Property Located
East of the 3100 Block of Vinland Street
Applicant: City of Oshkosh Department of Public Works
Owner: Wisconsin Independent Christian Schools
Actions Requested:
The City of Oshkosh is requesting approval to acquire property from Wisconsin
Independent Christian School (3100 Vinland Street).
Applicable Ordinance Provisions: N/A
Property Location and Background Information:
This request is part of the City’s proposed construction of West Fernau Avenue from
Vinland Street to Jackson Street (STH 76). In order to reduce potential flooding from
occurring in this area, a detention basin is proposed. The subject property is currently
being utilized as a farm field.
The property is located at the southeast corner of Vinland Street and West Fernau
Avenue.
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Item 3 – Recommendation for Land Acquisition for property located at 3100 Vinland Street
Analysis:
The proposed acquisition will allow the City to
use the acquired area for purposes related to
the municipal storm sewer system. This
includes installing, operating, maintaining,
and replacing any related infrastructure when
necessary.
Strand Associates Inc. has prepared a draft of
the acquisition documents. The documents
will be signed as part of a future CSM, and
will be recorded at the Winnebago County
Register of Deeds upon approval by the
Common Council.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the request to
acquire property at 3100 Vinland Street.
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