HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-437NOVEMBER 10, 2009 09 -437 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW UW-
OSHKOSH TO UTILIZE EXISTING OFF - STREET PARKING
AREA ON A TEMPORARY BASIS; APPROVE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT TO CONVERT EXISTING HARD SURFACE
PLAYGROUND AREA TO PARKING AREA — 608 ALGOMA
BOULEVARD
INITIATED BY: UW- OSHKOSH
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that a
conditional use permit is hereby granted to UW- Oshkosh to utilize Lincoln School's
existing off - street parking area at 608 Algoma Boulevard on a temporary basis, and the
planned development to convert the existing hard surface playground area into parking
area is hereby approved, per the attached, with the following conditions:
1) Use of the parking facilities is discontinued no later than August 31, 2010.
2) Base standard modification to permit substandard aisle and stall sizes within the
lot, as proposed.
3) All vehicles utilizing the lot be licensed and registered and be in operable
condition.
4) Parking be limited to UW -O residents and Oshkosh Area School District
maintenance personnel only.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Darryn Burich /!�
Director of Planni g rvices
DATE: November 5, 2009
RE: Approve Conditional Use Permit to Allow UW- Oshkosh to Utilize Existing Off -
Street Parking Area on a Temporary,Basis; Approve Planned Development to
Convert Existing Hard Surface Playground Area to Parking Area - 608 Algoma
Boulevard (Plan Commission recommends approval)
BACKGROUND /SUBJECT PROPERTY
The 2.81 acre subject property is located at the northwest corner of Wisconsin Street and Algoma
Boulevard and is surrounded by a mix of single, two and multi - family residential uses including
UWO's Scott Hall dormitory to the west. The Oshkosh Area School District indefinitely closed
Lincoln Elementary School beginning the fall semester of 2009. The University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and Planned Development approval to utilize
the school's off street parking area for resident parking.
ANALYSIS
Historically, the university has had a significant parking shortage for students and staff which
they have attempted to address with the addition of a new parking ramp at the corner of High
Avenue and Osceola Street and a new parking lot on Woodland Avenue. To further deal with
the parking shortage, the University is proposing to temporarily utilize the off street parking area
of the now vacant school with the conversion of the existing hard surfaced playground area to
parking to provide 107 stalls. This conversion created functional but substandard aisle and stall
sizes which a base standard modification would be required to permit the lot as proposed. The
use is also being limited to the school term /lease agreement therefore the use of the parking
facilities would be discontinued no later than August 31, 2010. The impact on the surrounding
neighborhood will be negligible as the parking lot is pre- existing and the Department of Public
Works, Transit, Police, and Fire Departments have reviewed the proposed request and do not
have any concerns.
FISCAL IMPACT
None anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION
The Plan Commission approved this request at its November 3, 2009 meeting.
Approved, rI
City Manager
ITEM: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY PARKING LOT USE AT 608 ALGOMA
BOULEVARD (LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
Plan Commission meeting of November 3, 2009
Note: This item was laid over from the October 20` 2009 Plan Commission meeting for further
staff review of the proposal and to address concerns with the University. The application has
been altered to now request a development plan approval as well as a conditional use permit for
the temporary use of the Lincoln School parking lot for University purposes.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: University of Wisconsin — Oshkosh
Owner: Oshkosh Area School District
Action(s) Requested:
Development Plan approval and Conditional Use Permit for utilization of an existing off - street
parking area at Lincoln Elementary School.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions:
Conditional Use Permit standards are found in Section 30 -11 of the Zoning Ordinance and criteria
and guidelines for the establishment and /or amendment of a Planned Development overlay district
in Section 30 -33.
Background Information Property Location and Type:
The Oshkosh Area School District indefinitely closed Lincoln Elementary School beginning the fall
semester of 2009. The property's future use is undecided at this time but it is important to note that
the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh has expressed interest in purchasing it to relocate essential
campus services to the building and site. The 2.81 acre subject property is located directly adjacent:
to the current University campus at the northwest corner of Wisconsin Street and Algoma
Boulevard. It is surrounded by a mix of single, two and multi - family residential uses (primarily
student housing) including UW -O's Scott Hall dormitory to the west.
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Existing Land Use Zonin
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Com rehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use
10 Year L and Use Re P ublic and Institutional
20 Year Land Use Reco mmendation Public and Instit
ANALYSIS
The application is modified from the original request of October 20 The University of Wisconsin -
Oshkosh is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to utilize Lincoln School's off - street parking area
for resident and commuter parking on a temporary basis to help alleviate parking shortages in the
University Campus for the 2009 -2010 school season. The request also encompasses the approval of
a Development Plan to convert the existing hard surface playground area to parking and provide
107 parking stalls.
Historically, the University has had a significant parking shortage for students and staff. In recent
years, UW -O has been very aggressive to address this situation by constructing a new parking ramp
at the corner of High Avenue and Osceola Street, and constructing a new parking lot at vacated
Woodland Avenue. When Lincoln School was closed, the University seized the opportunity to
further deal with the parking shortage by utilizing the off - street parking area of the now vacant
Lincoln Elementary School for resident parking. The University and Oshkosh Area School District
(DASD) entered into a lease agreement for the use of Lincoln School hard surface playground and
parking lot. In an attempt to maximize the parking availability from the schools 67 stall lot to 107
stalls, the University striped the playground area (with functional but substandard aisle and stall
sizes) and added a four foot strip of gravel as part of an access lane. Subsequently, 104 of the new
107 stall lot (three stalls are retained for OASD maintenance vehicles) were leased to student
residents and immediately occupied. The improvements were done without the understanding of
parking lot dimensional standards required by Municipal Code, that a Conditional Use permit was
needed for the use or that a zoning review was required.
Staff does not have concerns with the proposed temporary use of the parking lot for the University
and feels that the overnight /long -term nature of the parking arrangement will help to minimize any
potential issues with the substandard aisles and stalls as the number of movements is typically far
less than a regular commercial or multiple- family parking lots. Staff also believes the negative
impact on the surrounding neighborhood will be negligible as the parking lot is preexisting with the
only differences being an expansion in number of stalls and that cars will be parked overnight and
weekends especially when weighed against the positive influences of assisting of the University's
parking shortage, reducing the number of vehicles parked on- street, and alleviating the disruption to
the University, student residents and city with not permitting the temporary use.
As conditions of both the PD and the Conditional Use, staff is recommending that the use of the
parking facilities be discontinued at the end of the school term /lease agreement (August 31, 2010)
and that all vehicles using the lot be licensed, registered, and in operable condition. Additionally,
staff recommends that use of the lot be limited to UW -O residents and OASD maintenance
personnel parking only.
The Department of Public Works, the Transit Department and the Police and Fire Departments
reviewed the proposed request during the initial submittal and do not have any concerns.
ITEM -CUP/ PD UWO PARKING LOT
RECOMMENDATION /CONDITIONS
The Department of Community Development recommends a finding that the proposed planned
development and conditional use permit request is consistent with Sections 30 -11(D) and 30-
33(A)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance and be approved with the following conditions:
1) Use of the parking facilities is discontinued no later than August 31, 2010.
2) Base standard modification to permit substandard aisle and stall sizes within the lot, as
proposed.
3) All vehicles utilizing the lot be licensed and registered and be in operable condition.
4) Parking be limited to UW -O residents and OASD maintenance personnel only.
The Plan Commission approved of the planned development and conditional use permit as
requested with conditions noted. The following is the Plan Commission's discussion on this item.
Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the discussion that transpired at the last meeting
regarding the request. He also reviewed the site and surrounding area and stated that the University
is interested in purchasing the property, however the School District is not prepared to negotiate a
sale at this time. The current request is to utilize the parking lot for student parking on a temporary
basis to alleviate parking shortages in the campus area for the 2009 -2010 school season. The
University restriped the parking lot and also the playground area in an effort to maximize the use of'
the lot, and in doing so, inadvertently created parking stalls that are substandard to code
requirements. The 104 parking stalls were leased immediately as the University misunderstood that
a conditional use permit or planned development review was required for this use. Staff met with
representatives from the University since the last Plan Commission meeting and do not have issues
with this as a temporary situation as the stalls have already been leased and completing
improvements to the lot with winter approaching would be difficult. Approval of the temporary use
would also help alleviate parking on the streets and front lawns of properties during this school
season and would prevent the disruption to students who have already rented the stalls for the
school year. The new proposal is requesting the use of the parking facilities for this school season
only to be discontinued no later than August 31, 2010.
Mr. Thoms questioned if the planned development addresses the substandard parking stall sizes and
the use of the former playground area.
Mr. Buck responded that the planned development will allow for the use of the graveled area and
the substandard aisle and stall sizes. The conditional use permit would allow the use.
Mr. McIIugh inquired if a temporary use situation such as this one had been approved in the past.
Mr. Buck replied that other requests have been approved with a contingency for a review in one to
two years for compliance; however he could not recall any requests that involved the use of a
parking lot.
Mr. McHugh then inquired if the chain link fence on the site would remain.
Mr. Buck responded affirmatively.
Ms. Propp stated that the parking lot layout was not ideal and questioned how there could be some
assurance that the use would not continue into next year.
Mr. Burich replied that a condition was added to the request limiting the use until no later than
ITEM- CUP /PD UWO PARKING LOT
August 31, 2010 and that once the time period had been exceeded, legal recourse could be pursued
if the lot was not vacated and that the Planning Services staff would monitor the situation to ensure
that there was compliance. He further stated that the petitioner was well aware of the circumstances
and he did not anticipate any issues regarding the time limit.
Mr. Hinz inquired if we would be setting precedence for future requests such as this by granting the
use in this situation.
Mr. Buck responded that this is a special situation involving the University's settings.
Mr. Burich added that each petition that comes before the Plan Commission is reviewed based on its
own merits and not previous approvals of other requests.
Thomas Sonnleitner, University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Boulevard, stated that when
the school site became available, parking stalls were desperately needed and the lot would be
utilized by resident students and Oshkosh Area School District maintenance personnel only. The
lack of parking area is a very important issue to the University so they moved quickly to lease the
site as it was three weeks before the commencement of the school season when it became available.
He further stated that they were not aware that a conditional use permit was necessary and that this
was not the University's typical approach to such situations. The School District is planning on
putting the property up for sale and the requested use should not be extended for more than this
school year. The University does not want to pay for improvements to the site at this time as they
do not own the property and should learn more in early 2010 regarding the School District's plan
for the property which would determine if the use of the site would be pursued for a permanent
arrangement.
Mr. McHugh questioned the ability of the University to snow plow the gravel area on the site.
Mr. Sonnleitner responded that they have skilled crews that deal with clearing snow from all types
of surfaces and assured the Commission members that the lot would be adequately maintained.
Ms. Propp commented that she felt it would be an appropriate use for the site on a temporary basis.
Mr. Hinz agreed that the temporary use seemed to make sense and he would support the request
based on the temporary use issue.
Mr. McHugh agreed that the one year provision made the request more supportable and stated that
the University had been a good neighbor. If they wanted to pursue the site after this school year, the
Commission would have another chance to review any subsequent requests.
Motion by Borsuk to approve the planned development and conditional use permit for a
temporary parking lot use at 608 Algoma Boulevard as requested with the following
conditions:
1) Use of the parkingfacilities is discontinued no later than August 31, 2010.
2) Base standard modification to permit substandard aisle and stall sizes within the lot, as
proposed.
3) All vehicles utilizing the lot be licensed and registered and be in operable condition.
4) Parking be limited to UW -O residents and OASD maintenance personnel only.
Seconded by Bowen. Motion carried 7 -0.
ITEM -CUP/PD UWO PARKING LOT
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City of Oshkosh Application
CI Planned Development Review
® Conditional Use Permit Review
"PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT USING BLACK INK **
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Petitioner: University of WI Oshkosh - Facilities Management Date: 9/18/2
Petitioner's Address: 800 Algoma Blvd
Telephone #: (920 ) 424 -2006
Fax: ( 920 )
City: Oshkosh
424 -0259
SUBMIT TO:
Dept of Community Development
215 Church Ave., P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903 -1130
PHONE: (920) 236 -5059
State: WI Zip 549 01
Other Contact # or Email: milesc®uwosh. eau
Status of Petitioner (Please Check): 0 Owner 0 Representative IN Tenant 0 Prospective Buyer
Petitioner's Signature (required):
OWNER INFORMATION
Owner(s): Oshkosh Area School District
Owner(s) Address: 215 S. Eagle Street Cit Oshkosh
Telephone #: (
Fax: ( )
Other Contact # or Email:
Ownership Status (Please Check): 0 Individual 0 Trust 0 Partnership 0 Corporation
State: WI Zip: 5491
Property Owner Consent: (required)
By signature hereon, I/We 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 mg th Se Division for incomplete submissions or other administrative reasons.
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SITE INFORMATION
Address/Location of Proposed Project: - *94. Algoma Blvd Parcel No. 07g25100D
Proposed Project Type: Parking Lot Lease _
Current Use of Property: vacant school and adjacent parking lot Z on i ng: R2 - PD
Land Uses Surrounding Site:
North: Residential
South: Residential
E Residential
West: University Residence Halls
* *Please note that a meeting notice will be mailed to all abutting property owners regarding your request.
D Application fees are due at time of submittal. Make check payable to City of Oshkosh.
Y Please refer to the fee schedule for appropriate fee. FEE IS NON - REFUNDABLE
Date: 9/18/20
Date: 9/18/2009
For more information please the City's website at www.ei.oshkosh.wi.us/Community Development/PI �ng.htm PAI'M
Staff^'" Date Reed.
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Briefly explain how the proposed conditional use/development plan will not have a negative effect on the issues below.
1. Health, safety, and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands.
No different impact than it's previous use as a parking lot, when the elementary school was
still being used.
2. Pedestrian and vehicular circulation and safety.
No different impact on pedestrian and vehicular circulation than it's previous use as a
parking lot.
3. Noise, air, water, or other forms of environmental pollution.
No different environmental effect than it's previous use as a parking lot.
4. The demand for and availability of public services and facilities.
No impact
5. Character and future development of the area.
The Oshkosh School District has not decided the long term use of this unoccupied school
and parking lot.
SUBMITTAL REOUIREMENTS — Must accompany the application to be complete.
A NARRATIVE of the proposed conditional use/Development Plan including:
❑ Existing and proposed use of the property
❑ Identification of all structures (including paving, signage, etc.) 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, Iandscape 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.
❑ Compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent and other properties in the area.
❑ Traffic generation (anticipated number of customers, deliveries, employee shift changes, etc.)
❑ Any other pertinent information to properly understand the intended uselplan and its relation to nearby properties and the
community as a whole
A complete SITE PLAN and .B UILDING ELEVATIONS must include:
❑ Two (2) full size (minimum 24" x 36 ") scaled and dimensioned prints of site plan and building elevations
❑ Two (2) 8 %z" x I 1 (minimum) to 11" x 17" (maximum) reduction of the site plan and building elevations
❑ 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 and contact information of petitioner's
engineers/surveyors/architects, or other design professionals used in the preparation of the plans
❑ The date of the original plan and revision dates, if applicable
❑ A north arrow and graphic scale.
❑ All property lines and existing and proposed right -of -way lines with dimensions clearly labeled
• All required setback and offset lines
• All existing and proposed buildings, structures, and paved areas, including building entrances, walks, drives, signs, decks, patios,
fences, walls, etc.
❑ Location of all outdoor storage and refuse disposal areas and the design and materials used for screening
❑ 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
❑ 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, etc.
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September 28, 2009
City of Oshkosh
Department of Community Development
215 Church Ave
P.O. Box 1130
Oshkosh, WI 54903
RE: Conditional Use Permit Application
Use of Lincoln School Parking Lot
608 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
To Community Development Staff
The following is a general overview and description for the proposed CUP application for the
use of the parking lot at vacated Lincoln Elementary School, owned by the Oshkosh Public
School District, at 608 Algoma Blvd in the city of Oshkosh.
Existing Use of Property
The school has been closed by the Oshkosh School District starting with the fall semester 2009.
Prior to closure, the property was used primarily as an elementary school with the parking lot as
a secondary usage to support the school. The total acreage of the property is 2.41 acres (104,980
sq ft), which is comprised of approximately 48,000 sq ft of paving and private sidewalks, 18,000
sq ft of building footprint and the remaining approximate 39,000, green space.
Proposed Use of Property:
The University of WI Oshkosh requests approval to use the existing parking lot for resident and
commuter parking. The building is planned to remain closed until further action by the school
district.
PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION
FACILPlIES MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH, 800 ALGOMA BLVD, OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN 54901
(920) 424 -2006, FAX (920) 424 -0159
An Equal Opportunity /AfrmativeAction Institution, www.uwosh.edu
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