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__________________________________ 5-14-2009 RDA Minutes 1 Redevelopment Authority of the City of Oshkosh Minutes May 14, 2009 PRESENT: Thomas Belter, Paul Esslinger, Steve Hintz, Don
Simons, Archie Stam EXCUSED: John Bermingham, Ben Schneider STAFF: Jackson Kinney, Director of Community Development; Darlene Brandt, Recording Secretary Chairman Belter called the meeting
to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes: March 18, 2009 Treasurer’s Report: None Secretary’s Report: None Motion by
Stam. Seconded by Simons. Motion carried by voice vote. Res. 09-05 Approve Site Plans & Elevations, Marion Road/Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Phase II Area – Oshkosh River Development LLC
Mr. Kinney stated Oshkosh River Development is requesting approval of site plans and elevations for 3 projects in the Marion Road/Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Phase II Area pursuant to
the approved amended Developer Agreement. The projects include “The Rivers”, a 55 & older apartment complex to be located along the Fox River in Development Area 3; a 14,016 sq. ft.
pharmacy commercial building on the northwest corner of Marion Rd. and Jackson St.; and a 15,366 sq. ft. two story mixed commercial/residential structure on the southwest corner of Pearl
Avenue and Jackson Street. Mr. Hintz stated he likes the mixed use and pharmacy, but does not see the rationale to use prime riverfront for elderly housing. Art Dumke, Oshkosh River
Development partner, stated the parcel to be developed with “The Rivers” is the least attractive piece with the adjacent overhead power lines, the Mercury Marine plant and Lamico. He
noted the proposed development should have in excessive of $7 million in valuation. Mr. Hintz inquired if there is any change regarding the Lamico property? Mr. Kinney replied no. It
would be staff’s intent to incorporate the property into the redevelopment area at some time in the future. Mr. Art Dumke inquired what was Mr. Hintz’s concerns about “The Rivers” project.
__________________________________ 5-14-2009 RDA Minutes 2 Mr. Hintz stated this is a prime development area. Other uses may come along that would fit in better. If we were looking for
short term, 5-10 years, then this might be fine. Whatever is decided will be around for a long time. Mr. Art Dumke stated the WHEDA financing is for 15 years and this will be a quality
development. Mr. Hintz felt the question needs to be raised. The answer may be that the proposed development is fine, but the question needs to be asked. Mr. Hintz inquired about the
status of the proposed docks. Mr. Kinney stated staff is working with the DNR on the permit. He noted there has always been residential proposed in this area – even the Akcess proposal
looked at residential in this area. He stated this would be a high quality project, as reflected by the cost of construction. Mr. Simons inquired if the Mercury or Lamico will be available
in the next 10 years? Mr. Kinney replied he hoped their occupancy adjacent to the redevelopment redevelopment area is more short term than long term. Mr. Simons felt those existing uses
could have an impact on redevelopment within this area. Mr. Esslinger stated the agenda notes approval of site plans and elevations. Is the RDA justified in voting on the project or
only the site plans? Mr. Kinney stated the RDA and Council previously approved the development plans and the developer is now seeking approval of site plans and elevations. Mr. Esslinger
stated RDA members should not be voting no because the RDA does not agree that senior housing is the best use for this area. Mr. Kinney stated the general land use framework was for
a residential housing project in this area and no parameters were set on that development that would limit the Developer’s ability to undertake a senior living project. Mr. Esslinger
inquired how big was the residential lot? Mr. Dumke stated about 1.79 acres. Mr. Esslinger felt this is a valuable piece of property. Any chance of moving it across the street? Mr. Dumke
stated WHEDA has approved of this location and that was one of the higher ranking points in their application – the riverfront aspect. Mr. Cal Schultz stated being on the river is a
real asset as Oshkosh River Development tries to sell the bonds.
__________________________________ 5-14-2009 RDA Minutes 3 Mr. Dumke stated if they move “The Rivers” across the street and the development didn’t proceed, they would loose the housing
project as well as the commercial and mixed-use projects. Everything would be a no win situation. Mr. Dumke stated if someone else can develop the space, they are willing to let someone
else look at that. But if it’s just offices, that is what Oshkosh River Development is proposing and they want to continue with their proposal. Mr. Esslinger stated there has been a
great deal of cooperation between staff and the Dumke’s. He noted he has talked about the Bay Beach type development for this area, but that is not getting any support. Mr. Hintz stated
he would support this request. This is not the last piece of developable property on the riverfront. Motion by Hintz to move Res. 09-05. Seconded by Esslinger. Motion carried 5-0 Rs.
09-06 Determination of Necessity; Establish Fair Market Value; Authorize Acquisition – 673 Jefferson Jefferson Street /Near East Neighborhood Mr. Kinney stated this is a vacant rental
property in the Near East Neighborhood that the owners approached the RDA on about acquiring. Community Development Block Grant funds are available to cover acquisition costs. It is
proposed to acquire the property for assemblage of a larger multi-family development site, similar to projects in the Division Street Redevelopment Area. Mr. Esslinger inquired if the
property has been available on the private market? Mr. Kinney did not know. He reiterated that the owner approached staff due to the RDA’s acquisition of other parcels in the immediate
area. Motion by Esslinger to move Res. 09-06. Seconded by Simons. Motion carried 5-0 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:33 pm (Stam/Esslinger).
Respectfully submitted, JACKSON R. KINNEY Executive Director, RDA /Director Community Development