HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter 09/6/2007 (Planning Review)
ON THE WATER
City of Oshkosh
Dept. of Community Development
215 Church Ave., PO Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54902-1130
(920) 236-5055
(920) 236-5053 FAX
http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
JACKSON R. KINNEY
Director
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September 6, 2007
David Cech
1618 Chestnut St.
Oshkosh, VVI 54901
Dear Near East Neighborhood Property Owner (Resident):
Recently, you received a notice of the planned review of your property at 221 Oxford Ave. by staff of the
City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division. This review is being undertaken on each property in the
Near East Neighborhood as part of the Near East Neighborhood Plan adopted by the Common Council.
As the notice stated, the goal of this process is not to issue citations for code violations but to work with
owners to undertake maintenance and repairs that will improve individual properties as well as the
overall appearance of the neighborhood. Along with the notice, you received a copy of the review
checklist used by staff to ensure a consistent and thorough job is done on each property in the Near East
Neighborhood.
The notice also explained that if any of the conditions listed on the checklist are found, the property
owner would receive a letter from the Planning Services Division pointing out the condition and asking
the owner to contact the Division to discuss correction of the matter. This is that letter. This is not a
violation notice, but a letter identifying issues on your property that need to be addressed in order to
improve the appearance and condition of your property and the overall neighborhood. Planning Services
Division staff will be available to work with you and every owner to provide technical and financial
assistance where possible to address any problems found and to establish a reasonable and mutually
agreed upon date by which the property conditions will be addressed. In the event that the identified
conditions are not addressed within the established time frame, the matter will have to be referred to the
appropriate department for traditional enforcement action. It is our hope that this will be a very rare
occurrence.
The recent review of your property at 221 Oxford Ave. found the following conditions that need to be
addressed. The enclosed photos are being provided to illustrate the conditions found.
1. Condition of exterior - chipping paint - rotted wood - missing / cracked siding (17-36A) - for the
soffit/fascia/trim of house
2. Roofing condition - deteriorated / curling shingles - missing shingles (17-36A)
3. Chimney condition - crumbling brick or mortar (17-36A)
4. Doors - damaged doors / storm doors - ripped screens (17-36A)
5. All openings on exterior to be effectively sealed from rodents, pigeons, insects (17-36D)
6. Code compliant stairways - proper handrails / guardrails - uniform treads / risers (16-33A)
7. Safe and sound stairs and porches, good repair and painted (16-35A)
8. Missing or damaged doors, windows (17-36A)
9. Unlicensed, non street legal, inoperable vehicles or auto parts in public view (17-36B)
10. Grass, weeds in excess of 8 inches (17-44A)
It is recommended that all unfinished wood porch and step surfaces be finished for preservation and to
improve the appearance of the property and overall neighborhood.
Please call me at 236-5056 before September 21,2007 to discuss your proposed plans to address the
referenced items. At that time, we can also discuss your eligibility for financial assistance from the City
to address eligible items. Once we have agreed on a completion date, I will confirm this in a letter to
you.
The Planned Development Overlay for the Near East Neighborhood approved by the Common Council
requires that the above items shall be addressed in a manner that reflects the general historic architectural
character of the area and that building plans be subject to review and approval by the Department of
Community Development prior to building permit issuance.
I look forward to hearing from you and to your cooperation with our efforts to improve your
neighborhood.
Sincerely,
CITY OF OSHKOSH
Kenneth Gresser
Housing Rehab Specialist