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Plan Commission Minutes 1 March 17, 2026
Plan Commission Minutes
March 17, 2026
PRESENT: Dan Paulick; Council Member Buelow; David Rucker; Margy Davey; Ed Bowen; Meredith
Scheuermann; John Kiefer
EXCUSED: Kathleen Propp; Karl Loewenstein; Thomas Perry
STAFF: Kimberly Gierach, Deputy Community Development Director; Brian Slusarek, Planning Services
Supervisor; Emma Dziengeleski, Associate Planner; Katrina Malson, Planning Technician; Justin
Gierach, Engineering Division Manager; Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public
Works/Utilities General Manager; Oshkosh Media
A. Call to Order/Roll Call
Vice-Chair Kiefer called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, and a quorum was declared
present.
Mr. Bowen arrived at 4:01 p.m.
B. Consent Agenda
1. Approve minutes from the March 3, 2026 Plan Commission meeting
2. Recommend approval of a cul-de-sac right-of-way dedication for Eichstadt Road located
south of Freedom Avenue
Motion by Davey to recommend approval of all items on the consent agenda and adopt the findings and
recommendations for each item as stated in the staff reports.
Second by Buelow.
Motion carried 7-0.
C. Items Removed from Consent Agenda
None.
D. Regular Agenda
3. Public Hearing: Review and make a recommendation on a zone change from Single Family
Residential-5 (SR-5) to Multi-Family Residential-36 (MR-36) for properties located at 10
Maryden Road, 2558 Witzel Avenue, and 2534 Witzel Avenue
Site Inspections: Rucker, Buelow, Kiefer, Scheuermann, Bowen, and Paulick.
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
Ms. Dziengeleski presented the staff report and recommended approval with the applicable findings.
Vice-Chair Kiefer asked whether any members of the public wished to speak. Hearing none, he closed the
public hearing.
Motion by Davey to recommend approval of the agenda item and adopt the findings and recommendation
as stated in the staff report.
Second by Buelow.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Plan Commission Minutes 2 March 17, 2026
4. Public Hearing: Review and make a recommendation on a Conditional Use Permit request for
a new apartment development located at 10 Maryden Road, 2558 Witzel Avenue, and 2534
Witzel Avenue
Site Inspections: Rucker, Buelow, Kiefer, Paulick, Bowen, and Scheuermann.
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
Ms. Dziengeleski presented the staff report and recommended approval with the applicable findings and
conditions.
Vice-Chair Kiefer opened the floor for technical questions to staff.
• Davey asked whether the pool counts toward green space requirements for new buildings; Ms.
Dziengeleski confirmed it counts towards the required outdoor recreation space.
• Rucker asked whether impacts to school enrollment are part of Plan Commission review; Mr.
Slusarek stated it is not part of Plan Commission review, but staff notifies the school district.
Vice-Chair Kiefer asked whether any members of the public wished to speak. Hearing none, he closed the
public hearing.
Motion by Davey to recommend approval of the agenda item and adopt the findings and recommendation
as stated in the staff report.
Second by Buelow.
Motion carried 7-0.
5. Review and make a recommendation on a Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for an
emergency medical service facility at 356 West 6th Avenue (ThedaCare)
Site Inspections: Rucker, Buelow, Kiefer, Davey, Scheuermann, Bowen, and Paulick.
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
Mr. Slusarek presented the staff report and recommended approval with the applicable findings and
conditions.
Vice-Chair Kiefer opened the floor for technical questions to staff.
• Davey asked about ambulance entry and exit on Iowa Street, and staff parking; Mr. Slusarek
confirmed ambulance access would be off Iowa Street and parking requirements are met on the
overall site.
• Paulick asked what type of ambulance transfers there would be; applicant answered during their
statement.
• Rucker asked why this site was chosen for this use; applicant answered during their statement.
Vice-Chair Kiefer opened the public hearing and asked whether the applicant wished to make a statement.
• Nick Romenesko, Executive Director at Gold Cross Ambulance Service, discussed the project. He
stated that the facility would be for non-emergency services and that the site was selected
because ThedaCare wanted to restore the existing building.
Vice-Chair Kiefer asked whether any members of the public wished to speak.
• Paulette Feld, Chair of the Historic 6th Ward Neighborhood Association, spoke in support.
Vice-Chair Kiefer closed public comment.
Motion by Davey to recommend approval of the agenda item and adopt the findings and recommendation
as stated in the staff report.
Second by Buelow.
Vice-Chair Kiefer asked if there was any discussion. Buelow, Bowen, and Davey spoke in support.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Plan Commission Minutes 3 March 17, 2026
6. Public Hearing: Water Supply Service Area Plan
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
Mr. Gohde discussed why this was brought before Plan Commission. Linda Moore, Project Manager with
Jacobs Engineering Group, presented the plan.
Vice-Chair Kiefer opened the public hearing and asked whether any members of the public wished to
speak. Seeing none, he closed the public hearing.
E. Other Business
Mr. Slusarek was available to answer any questions regarding White Label Lofts, which went to Common
Council last week.
F. Closed Session
Vice-Chair Kiefer stated the Plan Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to:
Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin State Statutes where competitive bargaining reasons require a
closed session to discuss bargaining options, strategy, parameters, and terms related to the potential
acquisition of properties located in the 900 and 1000 blocks of South Main Street in the City of
Oshkosh
Motion by Kiefer.
Second by Scheuermann.
Motion carried 7-0.
G. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m. (Buelow/Scheuermann)
Plan Commission moved to Room 404 for Closed Session.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brian Slusarek
Planning Services Supervisor
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