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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 PRESENT: Wm. (Lee) Bettes, Lurton Blassingame, Melanie Bloechl, David Borsuk, Steven Gehling, Donald Krueger, Achim Reschenberg, James Smith, and John Ruppenthal; Chairman EXCUSED: Donald Pressley STAFF: Jackson Kinney; Director of Community Development, John Bluemke; Principal Planner, and Vickie Rand; Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ruppenthal. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. The minutes of the August 15, 2000 meeting were approved as mailed. I: CONSENT AGENDA A: AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE STORM SEWER EASEMENTS SOUTH OF RYF ROAD The Department of Public Works requests the Plan Commission to review and approve the acquisition of a permanent storm sewer easement from Community Church and a temporary storm sewer easement from Grundy Enterprises. The easements will be located south of Ryf Road on property that is zoned R- 1PD Single Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay. B. PRIVILEGE IN STREET: 1800 JACKSON STREET Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc., Petitioner; for AMOCO Marketing Environmental Services Co., owner, requests the Plan Commission to review and approve a Privilege in Street to allow the placement/installation of monitoring wells in a City right-of-way. The monitoring wells will be in the northeast and northwest corners of the intersection of Jackson Street and Murdock Avenue and are required for an ongoing environmental investigation of the former Amoco Service Station that was on the site currently occupied by the Walgreen’s store. C. PRIVILEGE IN STREET: 3000 POBEREZNY ROAD The EAA requests the Plan Commission to review and approve a Privilege in Street to allow the placement/installation of a fence in a City right-of-way. Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 September 5, 2000 D: LAND DIVISION 2092 WITZEL AVENUE Craig Kinderman petitioner and owner, requests the Plan Commission to review and approve a two-lot land division for property located at 2092 Witzel Avenue. The general area is characterized by commercial and residential land uses, and the property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residence District. E: EXTRATERRITORIAL LAND DIVISION WEST OF STONEWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN SUNNYHILL AVENUE AND STONEWOOD COURT Thomas Pupter, petitioner and owner, requests the Plan Commission to review and approve an extraterritorial land division for property generally located west of Stonewood Drive between Sunnyhill Avenue and Stonewood Court in the Town of Black Wolf. Per the Town of Black Wolf zoning map the property is zoned R-1 residential, and the property is vacant. F: EXTRATERRITORIAL LAND DIVISIONS NORTHWEST CORNER OF INTERSECTION OF STH 21 AND SAND PIT ROAD Thomas Hughes, petitioner and owner, requests the Plan Commission review and approve six extraterritorial land divisions for property generally located on the northwest corner of STH 21 and Sand Pit Road. The property is in the Town of Omro and is vacant. It is subject to Winnebago County zoning and is split between A-2 General Farming and B-2 Community Business District. G. EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OLDE APPLE ACRES John Mark, petitioner for Security Land Development Inc., owner requests the Plan Commission review and approve an Extraterritorial Final Plat known as Olde Apple Acres which is generally located west of Leonard Point Road and north of STH 21 in the Town of Algoma. There was no discussion regarding the consent agenda. Motion by Bettes for approval of the consent agenda. Seconded by Bloechl. Motion carried 9-0. II: OFFICIAL MAPPING – HIGHWAY 41/ HIGHWAY 110 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) requests the Plan Commission to review and approve the official mapping of right-of-way for the future Highway 110/Highway 41 interchange. There was no discussion on this item. Motion by Blassingame for approval of the official mapping of the northwest quadrant of the future Highway 41/Highway 110 interchange. Seconded by Bloechl. Motion carried 9-0. Plan Commission Minutes Page 3 September 5, 2000 III: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/REVISED DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW 1100 W. 20TH AVENUE Oshkosh Central Credit Union, petitioner and owner, requests the Plan Commission to review and approve a revised conditional use permit/development plan for property generally located at 1100 W. 20th Avenue. The request is to close an access point from the shared drive to the credit union and create a new exit on the west side of the credit union parcel. Mr. Smith questioned if the only access to the site would be over private land to the east. Mr. Bluemke th stated that a 30’ strip of land provides access on 20 Avenue through a cross access agreement that has been recorded with Winnebago County. Mr. Reschenberg questioned if the driveway to the site had been flared for easy access. Mr. Bluemke stated that there is an Access Control Ordinance in effect that controls the access points and a request would have to be submitted to the Traffic Advisory Review Board if the driveway would exceed 30’. Mrs. Bloechl stated a recommendation should be made for the Traffic Advisory Review Board to review the driveway. Motion by Reschenberg for approval of the Conditional Use Permit/Revised Development Plan for the Oshkosh Central Credit Union to allow for the creation of an exit drive on the west side of the property subject to the following conditions: 1)The first driveway to the property on the east side be eliminated. 2) The Traffic Advisory Review Board look into flaring the driveway that provides egress from it’s site. Seconded by Bloechl. Motion carried 9-0. TH IV: REZONING – EAST OF 1485 W. 20 AVENUE Beechwood Plaza Hotel of Oshkosh, petitioner for Winnebago County, owner, requests the Plan th Commission to review and approve the rezoning of property east of 1485 W. 20 Avenue from M-3 General Industrial District to C-2 General Commercial District. Thomas Arnot, Beechwood Plaza Hotel of Oshkosh, LLC, stated he was available to answer any questions the Plan Commission may have. Mr. Reschenberg stated he would like the developer to look into flaring the driveways as a safety precaution. Mrs. Bloechl stated it appeared to be a wonderful use of the property. Robert Kujava, 504 W. Nevada Street, stated he agreed with Mr. Reschenberg and also asked the Commission to consider the addition of a street to run north/south to service the site and the site that may be developed to the east. He suggested that if that was not feasible to consider an eastbound turn lane in the right-of-way for ingress and egress. Mr. Kinney stated he would work with the Public Works Department on this issue. Plan Commission Minutes Page 4 September 5, 2000 Motion by Bloechl for approval of the rezoning from M-3 General Industrial District to C- 2 General Commercial District. Seconded by Blassingame. Motion carried 9-0. V: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/ DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW 660 OAK STREET The Great Lakes Companies, petitioner and owner, requests the Plan Commission to review and approve a conditional use permit/development plan for property located at 660 Oak Street. The land use pattern in the area is characterized by residential land uses, Menominee Park, and the former Mercy Medical Center complex. Bill Seno, Great Lakes Companies, handed out pictures of the apartment complex showing elevations, the removal of six parking spaces, and the air conditioning units barely visible behind the railings. He explained the development was designed to be neighborhood friendly by utilizing the maximum amount of green space towards the lake and the park, and by providing 50 underground parking spaces. He stated the Prairie style of architecture was used which gives the building a “T” shape which allows balconies or patios to be designed to enjoy the lake view. Mr. Borsuk asked what was planned for the parcel titled “Area Designated or Undeveloped Parcel”. Mr. Seno stated it would be given to the City at some future date. Mr. Borsuk asked if a condition could be made to have it remain as parkland, and for the developer to maintain the parcel until the City receives it. Mr. Borsuk also asked if was possible to have the entire exterior of the building be brick. Mr. Seno stated the budget wouldn’t allow for an entirely brick exterior. Mr. Borsuk questioned whether the intention for the building to house the independent elderly (55 and older) should be made a condition of the conditional use permit. Mr. Seno stated the independent clientele was a condition of the federal tax credits for a 15 year period. He stated the City could make a condition for a longer time period if they so desired. Mr. Gehling questioned what split block was as used on the exterior of the building. Mr. Seno stated it was concrete and they were considering to replace it with a single brick element for the two lower levels to eliminate the “busy” look of the building. Discussion followed regarding the federal tax credits, what would happen if the building were sold to another entity, and if a condition should be placed on the apartment complex to house the independent elderly for longer than a 15 year period. Mr. Kinney stated if anyone wanted to change the status of clientele for the development before 15 years had expired they would need to have it reviewed by the Plan Commission and approved by the Common Council. Lucy Plummer, 703 Hazel Street, stated she was in support of the apartment complex for the independent elderly (55 and older), and stated the design of the apartments wouldn’t be suitable for large families or low income clientele. Discussion continued on whether to make a condition to establish the apartment complex for the independent elderly for longer than a 15 year time frame, considering the history of single family housing in the area, the need to stabilize the neighborhood, and too much government control. Plan Commission Minutes Page 5 September 5, 2000 Motion by Blassingame for approval of the Conditional Use Permit/Revised Development Plan for the 64-unit apartment complex for the elderly with the condition that the “Area Designated or Undeveloped Parcel” be maintained by the developer until the City of Oshkosh accepts its ownership. Seconded by Reschenberg. Motion carried 8-1. Nay: Borsuk. VI: REZONING; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW 1040 N. KOELLER STREET TO 1965 OSHKOSH AVENUE Father Carr’s Place 2B LTD, petitioner and owner, requests the Plan Commission to review and approve a rezoning from C-2 General Commercial District to C-2PD, General Commercial District with a Planned Development Overlay, for property generally located at 1040 N. Koeller Street to 1965 Oshkosh Avenue. The petitioner is also requesting the Plan Commission to review and approve the conditional use permit/ development plan for the property. Mrs. Bloechl questioned what created the need for a conditional use permit. Mr. Bluemke stated the conditional use permit was needed for the limited stay facility, which facilities are only be allowed in a C-1 zoning district. Christine Bartol, Excel Engineering Inc., 100 Camelot Drive, Fond du Lac, WI, displayed color photo’s of the floor plan for the three story limited stay facility. She also displayed a map of the landscaping plan and pointed out the lower retention pond that would also serve the site to the south. She discussed the color and materials that would be used in the construction of the facility, pointed out the location of the main entrance along with the proximity of the residential neighborhood. Mrs. Bloechl questioned the value of the project. Ms. Bartol stated it was approximately $2 million dollars. Mr. Reschenberg asked if this would have any bearing on the Highway 21 and Highway 41 interchange. Mr. Kinney stated the reconstruction of this area was done according to the Department of Transportation plans. Mr. Reschenberg also asked if flared driveways had been planned for the development. Ms. Bartol stated they would address that issue. Mr. Smith asked if this facility would be for general use or if it was an extension of Father Carr’s services. Father Carr stated the facility would not be open to the general public, but would replace services offered downtown. Discussion followed on the need for an 82-unit facility, the design of the rooms, and the definition of a limited stay facility. Father Carr stated the facility would generally be used to house people during a difficult or crisis situation and it would also be used to house volunteers coming to the area to help administer their many programs. Mr. Bettes questioned if the clientele would be required to leave the facility during the day. Father Carr stated they encouraged their clientele to search for jobs, further their education, or volunteer in the community. Father Carr stated the west side of Oshkosh offers a better job market for their clientele. Plan Commission Minutes Page 6 September 5, 2000 Motion by Reschenberg for approval of the rezoning from C-2 General Commercial to C-2 General Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay and approval of the Conditional Use Permit/Final Development Plan for the development, subject to the following conditions: 1) The exterior of the limited stay facility be a combination of steel siding and brick material. 2) The use of the storage building not be changed unless appropriate parking is provided. 3) No outside storage is allowed, and items that are being displayed for sale must be located on the east side of the storage building and not be visible from USH 41. 4) The owner provide the City with a 3 foot easement for the construction of a pedestrian pathway along N. Koeller Street. 5) All signs, including temporary signs, must be placed so as to comply with the applicable setbacks. 6) There be at least 35 feet between the new parking lot and the east lot line. Seconded by David Borsuk. Motion carried 8-1. Nay: Bloechl. VII: STREET NAME CHANGE FROM WARREN ROAD TO PEARL AVENUE AND FROM PEARL AVENUE TO PEARL COURT The City Administration requests the Plan Commission to review and approve a street name change from Warren Road to Pearl Avenue for Warren Road from Rockwell Avenue to it terminus with Pearl Avenue, and to change Pearl Avenue to Pearl Court from Wisconsin Street to a point about 130 feet to the east of where it intersects with Dawes Street. Mr. Bluemke introduced the item stating that since the Police Department had some concerns with the street names, the proposal was actually being considered for Pearl Court to become University Court, which would cul de sac on the east end of Dawes Street. Mr. Kinney discussed why the proposed changes would be logical for the area, and pointed out how many parcels would be affected by the name change. Robert Kujava, 504 Nevada St., stated he was the owner of a parcel located at 547 W. High Avenue. He stated he was in support of the name change, however, he suggested the street name be changed to University Boulevard since it would become the main thoroughfare for the University, and likewise change Pearl Avenue to University Avenue. He pointed out how the same building could have two different addresses and the confusion that it could cause. Mr. Smith agreed it was a good idea. rd Mr. Kinney suggested the item be laid over until October 3. It was the consensus of the Plan rd Commission to lay over the item until the October 3 meeting. Plan Commission Minutes Page 7 September 5, 2000 VIIILAND DISPOSITION/WISCONSIN CENTRAL RAIL ROAD – FROM HARRISON : STREET SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 175 FEET City Administration requests the Plan Commission to review and approve a land disposition of old Wisconsin Central Railroad line from Harrison Street south about 175 feet. William Rasmussen, 1010 Alpine Court, Oshkosh, has asked the City to consider the sale of the westerly 33 feet of the old railroad right-of-way so he can add that area to an existing parcel he owns adjacent to the right-of-way. Mr. Rasmussen is the proposing to build mini warehousing on the overall site. There was no discussion on this item. Motion by Bloechl for approval of the land disposition of the Old Wisconsin Central Railroad line from Harrison Street south about 175 feet. Seconded by Reschenberg. Motion carried 8-0-1. (Abstain: Gehling) IX:LAND ACQUISITION 201 CEAPE AVENUE The City of Oshkosh Department of Community Development requests the Plan Commission review and approve the acquisition of a parcel of land located at 201 Ceape Avenue. The property, which is owned by Dan Dowling, is located immediately east of the City’s convention center, and is in an area characterized primarily by Riverside Park, city parking facilities and commercial land. Mr. Kinney introduced the item stating that this acquisition was one of the key recommendations made by LDR, International’s proposed Downtown Action Plan, and would be incorporated as part of the Convention Center/Riverside Park expansion area. He also noted that now is an excellent time to acquire the property because the Hooper Building is vacant at this time, which will save the City money on relocation costs if it were to be occupied at the time of purchase. Mike Dempsey, 89 Cove Lane, stated he endorsed the plan. He stated he recognized the City assets in the neighborhood and the uses in the area. Julie Pollnow, 2857 Ruschfield Drive, Convention Sales Representative for the Convention and Visitor Bureau, stated they greatly supported the acquisition of 201 Ceape Avenue, as the Convention Center expansion is a must if they are to continue to bring and retain quality convention business in Oshkosh. Stan Leedle, 2017 Menominee Drive, representing the Oshkosh Commercial Development Corporation, stated this was a great opportunity for the City to start with LDR’s proposed Downtown Action Plan, and stated they supported the acquisition. Mr. Smith questioned which piece of property was more important to be purchased first, the Hooper Building or the Walgreen Store. Mrs. Bloechl questioned how the Plan Commission could buy into LDR’s Plan when they haven’t seen the total proposal or determined the direction in which the City should proceed, and who would pay for it. Discussion followed regarding the function the Plan Commission had to determine what is good land use and what will be harmonious with the neighborhood, regardless of the cost of the project or who will pay for it. Motion by Blassingame for approval of the acquisition of a parcel of land located at 201 Ceape Avenue. Seconded by Reschenberg. Motion carried 8-1. Nay: Bloechl Plan Commission Minutes Page 8 September 5, 2000 OTHER BUSINESS I.Official Mapping Mr. Borsuk questioned when they would be looking at Clairville Road and other areas that need to be officially mapped. Chairman Ruppenthal questioned when the Transportation Component of the Comprehensive Plan would be available. Mr. Kinney discussed getting the Town of Algoma involved and getting working committee’s organized this fall. He stated that he felt the Smart Growth presentation to the Plan Commission should be done first. He also noted that it would take two years to revise the Comprehensive Plan and he would give the transportation element priority in the next 60 days. Mr. Reschenberg stated the Town of Algoma Plan Commissioner’s have been discussing Clairville Road. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, JOHN C. BLUEMKE Principal Planner JCB/vlr