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BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES JULY 27, 2005 PRESENT: Robert Cornell, Dennis Penney, Moss Ruedinger, Edward Wilusz, Larry Lang, Vice Chairman and Cheryl Hentz, Chairman EXCUSED: Dan Carpenter
STAFF: Kristi Bales, Principal Planner, and Patty LaCombe, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hentz. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present. Motion
by Lang for approval of the July 13, 2005 minutes. Seconded by Cornell. Unanimous. I: 2663/2665 Oregon Street Robert Wollangk, applicant, WTS Properties, owner, request a variance to
install a ground sign with a 9’ front yard setback on a lot zoned M-2, Central Industrial District. The property shares block frontage with properties zoned R-1 Single Family Residential,
whereas Section 30-35 (B)(1)(d) of the City of Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance requires that “… where the frontage of a block is divided among districts with different front yard setback requirements,
the deepest front yard requirement shall apply.” Robert and Ellen Wollangk, 2415 Noel Ct. stated the above address is hard to see from Oregon St. due to the setbacks. The parking in
front requires an 18 foot parking stall and 24 feet behind the parking stall for access to the parking. The area around the proposed address is almost all commercial except for one apartment
building that separates them from the warehouse/storage unit. The sign is being setback as far as possible without loosing parking spaces. Mr. Lang asked what the building is currently
being used for. Ms. Wollangk stated the larger portion of the building, which is 2663, is being used for custom picture framing and custom inlaid sculptured rugs. Ms. Hentz asked what
will occupy 2665 Oregon St. Mr. Wollangk stated the building is divided right down the middle and they will occupy all of 2663. The other half (2665) has 2400 square feet of what was
warehouse that will be turned into a workshop area. They will also occupy this area, and possibly rent out a small office at the front of the workshop. Mr. Lang asked how deep the grassy
area is that the sign is going to be placed on. Mr. Wollangk stated it is about 20 feet between the street and parking lot. Mr. Lang then asked what kind of setback would be required
on an M-2 zoned district. Ms. Bales stated M-2 has a zero ft setback but because this block is partially zoned residential, the setback is 25 feet. Motion by Mr. Lang for approval of
the variance to install a ground sign with a 9’ front yard setback on a lot zoned M-2, Central Industrial District, as submitted. Seconded by Mr. Cornell Mr. Lang moved for an amendment
of the following: 1. Any changes or variations to the sign as proposed must go back in front of the Board of Appeals. Amendment seconded by Mr. Ruedinger, motion carried 5-0.
Board of Appeals Minutes -2-July 27, 2005 Finding of Facts: Mr. Wilusz stated there is a clear practical difficulty because of the parking lot requirements, signage is the least possible
necessary to remedy the situation. Ms. Hentz stated it would improve the safety in the area rather than impede it in any way. Mr. Cornell stated there is no adverse impact on the neighborhood
because of the sign. DISCUSSION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS PROCEDURES No discussion was held at this meeting. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 3:50
pm Lang/Hentz. Unanimous. Respectfully Submitted, Kristi Bales Principal Planner KB/pal