HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-208JUNE 9, 2009
09 -208 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR UW- OSHKOSH
TO CONSTRUCT A NEW ACADEMIC BUILDING AT
845 HIGH AVENUE
INITIATED BY: UW- OSHKOSH
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved w /conditions
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that a planned
development for UW- Oshkosh to construct a new academic building with modern office,
lab, and classroom space and associated amenities at 845 High Avenue, per the
attached, is hereby approved with the following conditions:
1) Base standard modification for parking at High Avenue loading area parking
setback with the implementation of additional /alternate landscaping or other
screening per the Department of Community Development.
2) Base standard modification to reduce the lateral corner clearance for the
northernmost driveway on Pearl Avenue to 120 feet.
3) Base standard modification to permit on -site signage to be regulated as if in a C-
1 Neighborhood Business District.
4) Drainage, erosion and stormwater management plans be reviewed and approved
by the Department of Public Works.
5) Base standard modification allowing a maximum height for the structure and
accessories of 70 feet.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jackson Kinn
Director of Co unity Development
DATE: June 4, 2009
RE: Approval of Planned Development for UW- Oshkosh to Construct a New
Academic Building at 845 High Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval)
BACKGROUND /SUBJECT PROPERTY
The petitioner is requesting approval of a Planned Development for creation of a new academic
building on a 20.5 acre property encompassing the entire block bounded by Rockwell Avenue on
the north, High Avenue on the east, Osceola on the south and Pearl Avenue on the west, all
located within the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh campus. The parcel is currently developed
with multiple campus institutional uses. The proposed development area is currently occupied
by the Campus Security building and the Facilities Maintenance Center which will be removed
as part of this project.
ANALYSIS
The proposed academic building will provide general classrooms and laboratories primarily for
the College of Business Administration and the College of Letters and Science and house the
business outreach service program. Hours of operation will be from 8 am to 10 pm Monday
through Thursday and 8 am to 5 pm on Fridays with sporadic weekend hours and is anticipated
to house 250 employees. The structure will be primarily four -story with a two -story section and
190,000 square feet designed using sustainable design practices. Lighting plans appear to meet
all city zoning standards. Stormwater management plans have been submitted and will require
approval by the Department of Public Works. Landscaping plans submitted consist of extensive
tree and shrub plantings on all sides of the building. Base standard modifications are requested
for parking area setback, lateral corner clearance, for site signage to be regulated as if in a C -1
Neighborhood Business District, and for the height of the structure.
FISCAL IMPACT
No direct fiscal impacts anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION
The Plan Commission approved of this request at its June 2, 2009 meeting.
Approved, /A
City Manager
ITEM: DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
ACADEMIC BUILDING AT 845 HIGH AVENUE
Plan Commission meeting of June 2, 2009
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Patrick Skalecki, GRAEF
Owner: University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents
Actions Requested:
The petitioner requests approval of a Development Plan for creation of a new academic building.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions:
The Zoning Ordinance establishes criteria and guidelines for the development in a PD overlay
district in Section 30 -33 (A)(1).
Property Location and Type:
The approximate 20.5 acre parcel encompasses the entire block bounded by Rockwell Avenue on
the north, High Avenue on the east, Osceola on the south and Pearl Avenue on the west, all of
which are located within the University of WI— Oshkosh campus. The parcel is currently
developed with multiple campus institutional uses including the parking ramp, the Kolf Physical
Education and Sports Center, Campus Security building and the Facilities Maintenance Center.
The proposed development area included in this application is the northern 3.75 acres of the above
described parcel currently occupied by the Campus Security building (constructed in 1962) and the
Facilities Maintenance Center (built in 1978), which will be removed as part of this project.
Site
University Campus (Facilities Management & Security) I R -5 PD
acent Land Use and
North
Industrial Axeltech across Rockwell Avenue
M -2
South
University_Campus (Kolf Center)
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East
University_Campus (Multiple Uses) across High Ave
R -5 PD
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West
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University Campus (Storage) across Pearl Ave.
M -2 & R -5 P
ANALYSIS
Use
The PD request involves the development of an academic building that will provide general
classrooms and laboratories primarily for the College of Business Administration and the College
of Letters and Science, as well as house the business outreach service programs. The uses
included in the proposed project will have typical hours of operation from 8 am to 10 pm Monday
through Thursday and 8 am to 5 pm on Fridays with sporadic weekend hours and is anticipated to
house 250 employees and service 2000+ visitors and students daily.
The proposed development's use is consistent with the City's 2005 Comprehensive Land -Use Plan
as well as the 2007 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Master Campus Plan. The creation of a new
academic building with modern office, lab and classroom space is advantageous to the city as it
improves the quality of the university, enhances the appearance of the campus and will help to
attract high quality faculty while recruiting students to UWO and therefore the City. Additionally,
the proposed improvements are physically advantageous as the new aesthetically appealing facility
is being designed using sustainable design practices and will be replacing two poorly designed,
less efficient structures.
Site Design
The applicant proposes to construct an approximately 70 foot tall four -story (190,000 gross square
feet) building with a building footprint of approximately 67,500 square feet at the northwestern
end of the block bordered by Pearl Avenue, Rockwell Avenue and High Avenue, as depicted on
the submitted plans. The building is proposed to be multiple storied and be orientated in such a
way that the "front" facades and main entrances are located to High Avenue and to the parking lot
on the south. Site improvements include the inclusion of an interior courtyard, partial
reconstruction of the existing parking area on the south, a dedicated loading area with refuse
facilities fronting High Avenue, mechanical equipment area fronting Rockwell Avenue, an
extensive walk system, large more formal entrances with multiple planters and bicycle parking on
High Avenue and the south side as well as multiple rain gardens and bio- filtration areas.
The structure and improvements are sited to meet the 25 foot street setback standard with the
exceptions of two parking stalls in the loading area fronting High Avenue that are 18 feet 4 inches
and the mechanical area/enclosure fronting Rockwell that are approximately 12 feet. Both of these
setback encroachments will require base standard modifications to the setback standards. The
stalls encroaching into the High Avenue setback are located within the loading area and are
intended for service vehicles. The applicant has included a row of landscape planting in front
these stalls, but these planting are not evergreen in nature and will be clear in the winter months.
Staff is in support of the base standard modification for this setback if additional /alternate
landscaping or other screening is implemented to better visually separate the stalls from the right -
of -way. The encroachment into the required 25 foot Rockwell Avenue setback by 13 feet
providing a 12 foot setback for the mechanical equipment area is much more significant as it is
directly adjacent to a walk and will contain a solid screening element, as is required screening for
mechanicals and as the extra paving appears to be unnecessary. Staff does not support the base
standard modification for this setback and feels the mechanical equipment area can be redesigned
to meet setbacks. Staff questioned the petitioner as to the purpose of the additional paving and if
the area was necessary to provide clearance around the mechanical equipment and was informed
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that they could remove the paving, and therefore the screening and other mechanical area elements
from the setback.
The petitioner has included islands and /or island "bump- outs" within the reconstructed parking
area, which are important to meet code requirements and to better define the main and parking
drive aisles that provide areas for landscaping and a measure of security for pedestrians in the form
of a visual and physical separation.
Access/Parking
Vehicular access to the development parking area will be provided by one reconstructed existing
drive and one new drive from Pearl Avenue. Access to the loading area will be provided by an
existing curb -cut formerly leading to a parking area. The access drive to the loading area on Pearl
Avenue is set approximately 120 feet from the intersection of Pearl Avenue and Rockwell Avenue,
short of the Access Control Ordinance required 175 foot corner clearance for an arterial street by
55 feet. As Rockwell is not a major traffic generating street and as the drive is leading to a loading
area (not frequently accessed) and not a parking area, staff supports the base standard modification
for corner clearance.
The reconstructed drive (25' at property line /35' at curb) and the new drive (24' at property
line /29' at curb) are designed substandard of the required Class II driveway, which required a
minimum of 28 feet at the property line and 38 feet at the curb /street and therefore would require
base standard modifications to the Access Control Ordinance regulations. The petitioner has
indicated they have attempted to utilize existing curb cuts where possible and have utilized turning
movement templates on the site plans and the sizes proposed are sufficient to facilitate traffic
movement in and out of the entrance. The City's Access Control Ordinance Class II driveways
standards were established for this type of large parking area entrances and were
developed/adopted to not only permit vehicle entrance but to facilitate appropriate and safe
vehicular circulation. Additionally, the Access Control Ordinance requires a lateral clearance of
75 feet from the curb /street to any drive aisle or stall entrance. The new driveway leading into the
parking is intersected by a stall access drive running south approximately 20 feet from the street,
which requires a base standard modification to the code. The limited lateral clearance proposed
has the potential to be problematic as vehicles entering the parking lot have the potential to
stop /slow to turn down the drive aisle or wait for a stall to open thereby stopping the in- movement
to the lot. The 20 foot separation only accommodates one car length before vehicle back -up that
encroaches into the northbound drive lane of Pearl Avenue, thereby stopping traffic. Staff does
not support the base standard modifications for driveway design or lateral clearance reduction.
Parking for the building will be absorbed by the existing campus parking lot adjacent to the south
as well as other areas of the campus, which should not be problematic as the staff and students
utilizing the building are being relocated from other areas of campus. It is also important to note
that visitors to the building will primarily be students including but not limited to those housed in
the residence halls located across High Avenue. Access is therefore provided via an extensive use
of pedestrian walks and plazas connecting all major entrances with the public walk system.
Lighting & Signage
Site lighting has been included with the submittal and appears to meet all city zoning standards.
Formal signage plans have not been included with the submittal. Since the campus is located in a
residential district, signage often becomes problematic because it is extremely limited in the
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residential zoning area. The petitioner has proposed, at staff suggestion, that a base standard
modification to permit building and ground signage for the property be regulated as if in a C -1:
Neighborhood Business Zoning District, which allows 10% wall area signage and a larger amount
of ground signage.
Landscaping
Landscaping at the development area is proposed to consist of shrub and tree plantings situated on
all sides of the building within the grounds and within planters. 520 shrubs and 45 trees are
proposed which far exceed the 163 shrubs and 36 trees required. Staff wants to comment that
some of the selected plant types proposed as screening plants are not evergreen and will not
function properly as screening vegetation when the foliage drops. Additionally, some of the
proposed trees and screening plants need to be relocated into the landscape islands and as a
buffer /screen to the reconstructed/new parking lot area.
Stormwater Management
A site grading plan, an erosion and sediment control plan have been included within the
application material as well as the depiction of multiple rain gardens and bio- filtration areas on the
site plans to address stormwater. This plan along with other stormwater management and erosion
control plans should be required to be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works
as a condition of approval.
Buildings
The structure is designed as primarily a four -story flat roof building with a two -story portion
fronting Rockwell Avenue. Heights are approximately 27 feet high for the two -story section and
68 feet high for the four -story primary section (includes a 9 foot parapet). Additionally, the
applicant is potentially including solar panels behind the parapet that would increase the overall
height to approximately 70 feet. The proposed height of the building will require a base standard
modification as the R -5 District limits building heights to 45 feet.
The exterior of the building is proposed to be predominately brick with cast stone as depicted on
the building elevations and renderings. Additionally, the building will have aluminum storefront
window systems. The roof of the two -story section will potentially be a "green" roof, designed to
assist with stormwater management and as mentioned, panels may be placed upon the roof of the
four -story building. Staff believes the building design is high- quality and contains many examples
of sustainable development.
RECOMMENDATION /CONDITIONS
The Department of Community Development believes the proposed Planned Development reflects
the cities development and planning policies, enhances the appearance of the area and is
architecturally compatible with nearby and adjacent structures lending to a positive contribution to
the physical appearance of land uses and buildings in the community and the campus.
Additionally, staff feels the proposed structure is a good example of sustainable development and
will act as an example to others.
The proposed development, with conditions, will meet the standards as set forth in Section 30 -33:
Planned Developments. The Department of Community Development recommends approval of the
development plan as proposed with the following conditions:
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1) Base standard modification for parking at High Avenue loading area parking setback, with
the implementation of additional/alternate landscaping or other screening, per the
Department of Community Development.
2) Base standard modification to reduce the lateral corner clearance for the northernmost
driveway on Pearl to 120 feet.
3) Base standard modification to permit on -site signage to be regulated as if in a C -1:
Neighborhood Business District.
4) Drainage, erosion and stormwater management plans be reviewed and approved by the
Department of Public Works.
5) Base standard modification allowing a maximum height for the structure and accessories of
70 feet.
The Plan Commission approved of the planned development with conditions noted. The following
is the Plan Commission's discussion on this item.
Mr. Buck presented the item and noted that the staff report'made reference to a conditional use
permit/planned development in error. The request is for a development plan review only as the
proposed new building is allowed by right in the R -5 District, but located in a Planned
Development Overlay.
Mr. Buck reviewed the existing site and surrounding area and uses contained in those areas and
stated that the petitioner is proposing to remove two existing buildings and redevelop that portion
of the site with the new academic structure. He reviewed the site plan, building features, detention
areas, and landscaping plans and commented that the proposed plan is consistent with both the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the UW- Oshkosh Master ('-Iampus Plan. He explained two areas of
the site plan that would encroach into the street setback st dard requiring base standard
modifications of which the staff would support for the Hil Avenue loading area but not for the
mechanical equipment area. After discussion with the architect for the project, it was determined
that the mechanical equipment area could be redesigned to meet the required setback in this area.
Mr. Buck also reviewed the vehicular access and drive aisles and commented that staff would
support a base standard modification to reduce the lateral corner clearance for the northernmost
driveway on Pearl Avenue to 120 feet but would not support a modification for driveway design or
lateral clearance reduction. Mr. Buck also reviewed the parking and pedestrian access for the site
as well as lighting, signage, stormwater management, and elevations. He commented that staff
would support a base standard modification for the height of the structure.
Mr. Nollenberger asked for clarification on if staff was in support of the base standard
modification for the parking setback at the High Avenue loading area.
Mr. Buck responded that staff would support this modification with the implementation of
alternate landscaping or other screening to provide a visual buffer for the parking area.
Ms. Propp questioned if there would be an entrance to the i parking lot off of High Avenue.
Mr. Buck responded affirmatively and displayed on the
Ms. Propp also questioned if there should be a condition
Pearl Avenue.
plan the location.
addressing the drive access off of
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Mr. Buck replied that a condition was not necessary as staff did not support a base standard
modification for driveway design or lateral clearance reduction, therefore, the petitioner would be
required to meet code standards for the drive access.
Mr. Thoms asked for clarification of what reconfiguration of the driveway access was necessary to
meet code requirements.
Mr. Buck responded that the driveway would be required to be a minimum of 28 feet at the
property line and 38 feet at the curb /street to meet code standards.
Mr. Thoms also questioned why the loading area could not be reconfigured as well to meet the
required parking setback and inquired about the signage the University would be utilizing and if it
would be appropriate in regard to size.
Mr. Buck replied that reconfiguring the loading area would not allow sufficient room from the
building for service vehicles accessing the area. He also stated that staff was recommending a
base standard modification for signage to be regulated as if in a C -1 Neighborhood Business
District as signage is not allowed in a residential zoning district but that formal signage plans have
not yet been submitted.
Mr. Thoms then questioned if the University would be required to bring the signage plans back
before the Plan Commission for approval.
Mr. Buck replied that they would not. The signage would be permitted providing it met the
standards of the C -1 Neighborhood Business District.
Tom Sonnleitner, representing the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Boulevard,
stated that they were very excited about bringing the first new academic building in many years
forward which was designed and configured around the numerous sustainability features included
in the plans. He further commented that the architectural design team was present to answer any
questions regarding the site plans.
Ian Griffiths, of BSA, Inc., 310 Pine Street, Green Bay, stated that they made every effort to meet
code requirements and setbacks and were currently working on the screening required in the
conditions for the loading area.
Mr. Fojtik inquired if they had any issues with the conditions.
Mr. Griffiths responded that the conditions were satisfactory.
Ms. Propp questioned if the drive access issues were a concern.
Mr. Griffiths replied that they were currently working on reconfiguring that area to accommodate
code requirements which would result in the loss of four to five parking stalls.
Ms. Propp also inquired if trees would be planted in the landscape islands.
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Mr. Griffiths responded that the landscaping was very extensive on the site and would include
trees in the islands.
Mr. Thoms asked if they had reviewed the matter that some of the proposed vegetation was not
evergreens and would not function properly as screening when the foliage drops.
Mr. Griffiths stated that they had contacted the landscaping architect who is currently working on
the matter to resolve any issues and comply with code requirements relating to vegetative
screening.
Both Mr. Monte and Mr. Thorns questioned if the 25 foot required setback for the loading /service
area could be met with some type of reconfiguration of that area.
Pat Skalecki, GRAEF Associates, Inc., 1150 Springhurst Dr., Green Bay, stated that they were
studying the entrances to the parking area and drive aisle and considering the turning radius. They
would potentially lose some stalls in reconfiguring this and they do have a rain garden along Pearl
Avenue that they want to maintain for stormwater management. They can widen the driveways as
requested and were attempting to keep the entrances consistent with the drive aisles and were
looking at how to meet the width requirements and maintain functionality without losing parking
stalls. This is still under development but he was confident that the requirements could be met
with some revisions. They were also studying the loading area and considering alternatives to its
layout as sufficient room had to be provided for service vehicles to make the necessary turns to the
delivery areas on site. They have considered other alternatives, but it is a tight area. There is a
very large stormwater management area located on the corner and they need to ensure the
functionality of this while allowing minimal encroachment as possible. The loading area would
not have extended parking in the stalls as most movements would be five to ten minutes for service
vehicles.
Mr. Borsuk questioned if turning maneuvers would be made internally by service vehicles.
Mr. Skalecki responded affirmatively.
Mr. Nollenberger commented that he was very pleased with the proposed new building and felt it
was a positive enhancement to both the City and campus as well.
Ms. Propp agreed and commented that she did not feel that the signage for the site should be a
concern as the University has always maintained very tasteful and appropriate signage on the
campus.
Motion by Lowry to approve the development plan for the construction of a new academic
building at 845 High Avenue as requested with the following conditions:
1) Base standard modification for parking at High Avenue loading area parking setback, with
the implementation of additional /alternate landscaping or other screening, per the
Department of Community Development.
2) Base standard modification to reduce the lateral corner clearance for the northernmost
driveway on Pearl to 120 feet.
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3) Base standard modification to permit on -site signage to be regulated as if in a C -1:
Neighborhood Business District.
4) Drainage, erosion and stormwater management plans be reviewed and approved by the
Department of Public Works.
S) Base standard modification allowing a maximum height for the structure and accessories
of 70 feet.
Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 9 -0.
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City of Oshkosh Application
Conditional Use Permit
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Petitioner: GRAEF - Patrick J. Skalecki
SUBMIT TO:
Dept. of Community Development
215 Church Ave., P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903 -1130
PHONE: (920) 236 -5059
Date: 5 -11 -09
Petitioner's Address: 1150 Springhurst Dr, Ste 201 City: Greeri Bay State: WI Zip: 54304
Telephone #:(920) 592 -9440
Status of Petitioner (Please Check): ❑
Petitioner's Signature (required):
OWNER INFORMATION
Date: /l
Owner(s): UW System Board of Regents - Tom Sonnleitner Date: 5 -11 -09
Owner(s) Address: 800 Algoma Blvd Cit Oshkosh
State: WI Zip: 54901
Telephone #:(920 424 -3030 Fax:(920) 424 -2240 Other Contact #or Email: sonnleit @uwosh.e
Ownership Status (Please Check): ❑ Individual ❑ Trust ❑ Partnership ❑ Corporation
Property Owner Consent: (required)
By signature hereon, UWe acknowledge that City officials and/or employees may, in the performance of their functions, enter upon the
property to inspect or gather other information necessary to process this application. I also understand that all meeting dates are tentative
and may be postponed by the PlanMng Services Division fAr incomplete submissions or other administrative reasons.
Property Owner's Signature: i�l�� Date
SITE INFORMATION
Address/Location of Proposed Project: 845 High Avenue
Proposed Project Type: University Academic Building
Current Use of Property: University Facilities Management Buildings Zoning: R -5PD
Land Uses Surrounding Your Site: North: M -2 - Industrial Facility
South: R -5PD - UWO Campus Buildings
East: R -5PD - UWO Campus Buildings
West: R -5PD - U Campus Buildings
"Please note that a meeting notice will be mailed to all abutting property owners regarding your request.
Application fees are due at time of submittal. Make check payable to City of Oshkosh.
➢ Please refer to the fee schedule for appropriate fee. FEE IS NON- REFUNDABLE
For more information please the City's website at www.ei.oshkosh.wi.us/ Community _Development /Planning.htm
Staff v � Date Rec' " '
Fax:(92Q 592 -9445
Other Contact #or Email: patrick.skalecki
@graef- usa.com
❑ Tenant ❑ Prospective Buyer
Briefly explain how the proposed conditional use will not have a negative effect on the issues below.
1. Health, safety, and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands.
The proposed site includes improved lighting and aesthetics, as well as
providing more green space than the existing site.
2. Pedestrian and vehicular circulation and safety.
The proposed site provides ample pedestrian facilities, as well as numerous
bicycle racks to promote non - vehicular traffic to and from the building.
3. Noise, air, water, or other forms of environmental pollution.
The proposed facility has been designed as a sustainable building in
accordance with LEED principles, including reduced energy usage and waste.
4. The demand for and availability of public services and facilities.
The proposed facility will replace and upgrade existing classroom and staff
space currently located elsewhere on campus and will maintain level of sery
5. Character and future development of the area.
The proposed design increases setbacks and green space on the site and
fits into the university's overall campus master plan.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS — Must accompany the application to be complete.
➢ A narrative of the proposed conditional use and project including:
❑ - Proposed use of the property.
❑ Existing use of the property
❑ Identification of structures on the property and discussion of their relation to the project
❑ Projected number of residents, employees, and/or daily customers
❑ Proposed amount of dwelling units, floor area, landscape area, and parking area expressed in square feet and acreage to the
nearest one - hundredth of an acre
❑ Effects on adjoining properties to include: noise, hours of operation, glare, odor, fumes, vibration, etc.
❑ Surrounding land uses
• Compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent and other properties in the area.
• Traffic generation
❑ Any other information pertinent to adequate understanding of the intended use and its relation to nearby properties
➢ A complete site plan including:
• Two (2) full size (24" x 36 ") scaled and dimensioned prints of site plan and building elevations
• Two (2) 8 '' /x" x 11 (minimum) to 11" x 17" (maximum) reduction of the building elevations and site plan
❑ One compact disc or diskette with digital plans and drawings of the project in AutoCAD 2000 format with fonts and plot style
table file (if plans have been prepared digitally)
• Title block that provides all contact information for the petitioner and/or owner, if different
• Full name and contact information of petitioner's engineers/surveyors /architects, or other design professionals used in the plan
preparation
❑ The date of the original plan and latest date of revision to the plan
❑ A north arrow and graphic scale. Said scale is not to be smaller than one inch equals sixty feet (1 " =60') unless otherwise
approved by the Department of Community Development prior to submittal
❑ All property lines and existing and proposed right -of -way lines with bearings and dimensions clearly labeled
❑ All required building setback and offset lines
❑ All existing and proposed buildings, structures, and paved areas, including building entrances, walks, drives, decks, patios,
fences, walls
❑ Location of all outdoor storage and refuse disposal areas and the design and materials used for construction
❑ Location and dimension of all on -site parking (and off -site parking provisions if they are to be employed), including a summary
of the number of parking stalls provided per the requirements of Section 30 -36 City of Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance
❑ Location and dimension of all loading and service areas on the subject property
❑ Location, height, design, illumination power and orientation of all exterior lighting on the property including a photometrics plan
❑ Location of all exterior mechanical equipment and utilities and elevations of proposed screening devices where applicable (i.e.
visible from a public street or residential use or district). Mechanical equipment includes, but is not limited to; HVAC
equipment, electrical transformers and boxes, exhaust flues, plumbing vents, gas regulators, generators
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1150 Springhursf Drive, Suite 201
Green Bay, WI 54304 -5950
920 /592 9440
920 / 592 9445 fax
www.graef- usa.com
May 11, 2009
City of Oshkosh
Department of Community Development
215 Church Avenue
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54903 -1130
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SUBJECT: University of Wisconsin — Oshkosh
New Academic Building
Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review Submittal
Dear Community Development Staff:
On behalf of the UW System Board of Regents and University of Wisconsin —
Oshkosh, we are submitting the following applications and other documentation
for the University of Wisconsin — Oshkosh New Academic Building Project:
• Conditional Use Permit
• General Application — Privilege in Street
• Drainage, Grading, and Erosion Control Plan Checklist
• Site Plan Review and Landscape Plan Checklist
• Check for Application Fees
o Conditional Use Permit Fee - $300
o Privilege in Street Fee - $100
o Site Plan Review Fee - $200
o Stormwater Review Fee - $25
• Check for Notification Sign Deposit - $75
• Site Plan Set — 2 copies full size, 2 copies 11 "x17"
• Building Elevations and Renderings —2 copies full size, 2 copies 11"x17"
• CD containing Site Plan Sheet C200 in AutoCAD format
• Storm Water Management Plan
• Lighting Cut Sheets
Proposed Use of the Property:
This project will construct a new multi -story facility to provide general purpose
classrooms, labs, and other support spaces for the College of Business
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Administration, and selected departments /programs from the College of Letters
and Science. The structure and all supporting building services and systems will
be entirely new construction. The project is being designed using sustainable
design principles and with the intention of obtaining a LEED Gold Certified
project upon completion. Numerous energy efficient building systems and
environmentally friendly site /landscape design features will be implemented
including rain gardens and biofilters. The building and site will be designed to
meet current accessibility standards. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
has been completed for this project.
Existing Use of the Property:
The existing property is currently utilized for supporting services on campus. The
Facilities Management Center is a one story metal building constructed-in- #978:
The Campus Security Building is a one story brick building constructed in 1962.
The bulk of the remainder of'the site is occupied by parking and storage area
with very limited vegetated area.
The site is currently zoned R5 -PUD Residential District by the City of Oshkosh.
Structures On and Adiacent to the Property:
The property currently is occupied by the Facilities Management Center and
Campus Security Building. Both of those structures as well as all existing
pavement, utilities, and other existing site features within the proposed project's
construction limits will be deconstructed prior to construction activities.
Deconstruction of the existing site features is being completed under a separate
project. Adjacent buildings include Kolf Physical Education and Sports Center to
the south, Clow Social Science Center to the east, University Hazardous Waste
Storage Area to the west, and a private industrial /manufacturing facility to the
north.
Facility Occupants:
The new facility will provide additional space for students and faculty primarily for
the College of Business Administration and selected departments of the College
of Letters and Science. It will provide general classrooms and computer labs for
all four colleges on campus. Business outreach service programs will also be
accommodated in the new building. The occupants, primarily students, will
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mainly travel to the facility on foot or bicycle. Anticipated maximum use occupant
information is as follows:
Faculty /Employees: 250 + /
StudentsNisitors: 2000 + /-
Proposed Facility Statistics:
Dwelling Units:
Total Floor Area:
Landscape Area:
Parking Area:
Proposed Base Standar
None
189,185 gross square feet (4 levels)
49,285 square feet
(UW Oshkosh provides parking on campus -wide
basis)
d Modifications:
The proposed service area along Pearl Avenue will have a reduced setback for
the service area pavement only. A small portion of the service area pavement
will have a setback of 18.3 feet. The required building setback is 25 feet and that
standard is met for the structure in all cases.
Signage for this project will comply with the C1 District requirements of sign area
no more than 10% of wall area.
The building height of 67' -8" will exceed the allowable height for an R5 district of
45 feet but is similar in height to other buildings on campus.
Effects on Adioining Property:
This project will result in a University academic building with a number of exterior
enhancements including brick and exterior concrete stone. The area
immediately surrounding the building will be pedestrian pathways and gathering
spaces bordered with vegetated and landscape plantings. The site has ample
area for the expected pedestrian users for circulation. As a university facility
within a campus environment, the effects on the adjoining property will be
minimal and consistent with all other University buildings on campus.
Primary hours of operation are from 8:00 AM — 10:00 PM, Monday through
Thursday; 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM Friday, with reduced weekend hours.
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The site is bounded on the west, east, and south by University property and other
campus buildings. The surrounding land uses for those areas are similar to this
facility. On the north, an industrial /manufacturing facility exists.
Compatibility with Proposed Use:
The project site is surrounded by University property of similar use and
construction and will fit the intent of the Campus Master Plan.
Traffic Generation:
At the completion of construction, there will be a negligible effect on automobile
traffic. This building will primarily relocate staff and students for instruction and
other uses that currently are conducted in other academic buildings. In addition,
the vast majority of the students will arrive at the site on foot or bicycle from the
campus core and both on and off - campus student housing from the east and
south. The parking accommodations for this facility and others on campus are
served on a campus -wide basis in numerous surface lots and a parking ramp
located south of Kolf Physical Education and Sports Center.
Development Schedule:
June 2009
September 2009
August 2011
Project Team:
Design Complete
Start Construction
Building Occupancy
Owner: University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
for the University of Wisconsin — Oshkosh
Owner's Rep:University of Wisconsin — Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Attn: Ms. Chris Miles — Facilities Management
(920) 424 -2006
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Petitioner: GRAEF (Project Site /Civil Engineer)
1150 Springhurst Dr.
Suite 201
Green Bay, WI 54304 -5947
Attn: Patrick J. Skalecki, P.E., LEED AP
(920) 592 -9440
Architect: Berners - Schober Assoc., Inc.
310 Pine St.
Green Bay, WI 54301
Attn: Mr. Richard Dannhausen, AIA
(920) 432 -4865
Please begin the processing of these permits and applications. If any other
information is needed other than what is enclosed or noted above, please contact
me and we will prepare and submit supplemental information as soon as
possible.
Sincerely,
Patrick J. Skalecki, P.E., LEED AP
Principal
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