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Home My WebLink About05-78B.doc MARCH 22, 2005 05-78B RESOLUTION (CARRIED 6-1 P LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN PURPOSE: GRANT CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS; AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: (B) 1825 SOUTH WASHBURN STREET INITIATED BY: (B) ANTHONY COMBS, OWNER PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: All found to be consistent w/standards set forth in Section 30-11 (0) & approved w/conditions as noted BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that conditional use permits are hereby granted for the following properties under Section 30-11 of the Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance, and that said permits are granted with conditions, if any, as noted for each respective property. (B) 1825 S. Washburn Street, Anthony Combs, owner Amend a previously approved conditional use permit for an auto body shop to allow for the enclosure of a portion of the existing parking lot, per the attached "Exhibit B", for a temporary drop-off area and short term storage area of vehicles with the following conditions: 1 ) 2) A fencing plan be submitted to, and approved by, the Department of Community Development. Outside storage of parts, tires, fluids, and other automobile service related items shall be placed within the designated enclosure area only. The access gate to the enclosure be closed at all times, other than when being actively used to access the enclosed area. Long-term storage of inoperable vehicles and vehicles not in an active state of repair within the enclosure area is prohibited. 3) 4) IIEXHIBIT B" Tony's AUTO COLLISION CENTER & SALES, INC. 1825S.Washburn St. Oshkosh, WI 54904 Februæy 18, 2005 Dear Planning Commission, This letter is in regards to some changes that have happened in the auto body insurance industry as well as businesses in our ar~ Tony's Auto Collision Center was built and has been at its current location for eight (8) years. We are one of the first businesses to build in the area. Since then, a vacant farm field to our west has become six (6) commercial rental units. West of this are three (3) additional acres purchased for development and Julie's Touch of Silver and the Gymnastics Center. To the south of Tony's are seven (7) business rentals and three hundred plus (300+ ) mini warehouse storage units. To the north, the Southern Railroad Company has constructed a loading ramp with a three hundred-foot metal walkway and guardrail to accommodate the loading of large Oshkosh Truck Remits fôr shipping overseas to Iraq. In recent years most major insurance companies have changed their policies regarding the auto collision repair process. In the past customers had to get two (2) or three (3) estimates on their vehicle. This policy was time consuming and inconvenient for the customer. Insurance companies adopted a new policy of having a direct repair facility. The change is that the customer could have their vehicle repaired at their direct repair facility without having to get another estimate. Subsequently the repair process sped up dramatically. This change is a huge success and the customer satisfaction surveys reflect this. TIlls change in insurance company policy has brought up some concerns of ours. Without having a fenced in area to put the vehicles; direct repair insurance companies are having the vehicles dropped off after business hours. Neighborhood kids are riding their bikes and skateboards through the parking lot after business hours. TIris creates a safety hazard, by not having a fenced in area for these vehicles. Another concern of ours is the appearance of a damaged vehicle left in the parking lot. Over the past eight- (8) years at 1825 S.Washbum Street, we have received thousands of compliments on the appearance of the entire facility because it doesn't look like the traditional auto body shop. Therefore to address these concerns we are proposing to fence in the back area of the parking lot. This fence would follow the existing parking lot black top, so all the set back requirements are met. This wouldn't interfere with any of the current landscape. We are proposing additional landscaping around the fenced in area. The fence would have an electric coded gate. This would allow vehicles to be left in the fenced in area after business hours. 1825 S. Washburn Street. Oshkosh, WI 54904 . (920] 426-3700 . Fax: (920) 231-7343 IIEXHIBIT B" cant I d , Tonv's AUTO COLLISION CENTER & SALES,INC. We have talked to the residential property owners as well as the fellow business owners in our area, and they support this proposal and feel this would have a positive effect on the adjacent properties. Tony's Auto Collision would appreciate your support and ask that you grant us this proposal. Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have additional questions or concerns please call (920) 379-1924. Sincerely, 'V'OðeoJ?- Tony Combs President Tony's Auto Collision Center & Sales 1825 S. Washburn Street. Oshkosh. WI 54904 . [920) 426-3700 . Fax: (920) 231-7343 eNfOïlnq '. . . - - - -. -:'r'.~"-"""" ~~ / ~iddO ~. M:=~ . ~""f,,'n~:J .,.,-.. :: .¡ p, ! . :¡¡ d:ti: . . .'~"" "'!!'l"!J".{5 .~......,-:. =- "':' IIEXHIBIT B1~ . cant ~d ,'. .~ ! . . . 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