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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2003 PRESENT: Lee Bettes, Lurton Blassingame, David Borsuk, Jon Dell’Antonia, Jack Heinemann, Achim Reschenberg, and Donald Krueger, Chairman EXCUSED:
Steve Gehling, Donald Pressley, Kathleen Propp, and John Ruppenthal STAFF: Darryn Burich, Principal Planner, Susan Kepplinger, Principal Planner, Matt Tucker, Assistant Planner, Jackson
Kinney, Director of Community Development, and Vickie Rand, Recording Secretary The meeting was called to order by Chairman Krueger. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present.
The minutes of January 21, 2003 were approved as mailed (Blassingame/Reschenberg). Unanimous. I: CONSENT AGENDA A: ACCEPT PERMANENT EASEMENTS/JOSSLYN STREET The Department of Public
Works requests the Plan Commission to accept permanent easements along Josslyn Street. The easements are needed to allow for the placement of four yard drains on two properties, Oshkosh
Catholic High School at 1100 W. Witzel Avenue and on Associated Bank property at 444. N. Sawyer Street. B: ACCEPT EASEMENTS – SAWYER CREEK TRAIL AREA The Plan Commission previously reviewed
easements involving the east bridge. This easement is associated with the west bridge in the Wellington Drive area. The Department of Community Development requests the Plan Commission
to accept all easements in the Sawyer Creek area to accommodate the installation of the west pedestrian bridge and trail. The easements are needed in order to obtain a Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) Chapter 30 permit for the project. Motion by Blassingame for approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Dell’Antonia. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Heinemann arrived
at this time.
Plan Commission Minutes 2 February 4, 2003 II: VACATE RIGHT-OF-WAY, PORTIONS OF PEARL AVENUE AND CAMPUS PLACE The Department of Community Development requests the Plan Commission to
review and approve the vacation of right-of-way for portions of Campus Place and Pearl Avenue. The proposed vacation will vacate property to owners of the residential properties, the
church, to the City, and a tiny section to the University (which was part of the old parking lot in this area). The vacation is needed to allow for a multiple family development that
will include the vacated right-of-way and two parcels at 486 and 482 Campus Place that contain three single family structures. A portion of the vacated area will also go to St. Peter’s
church at 435 High Avenue. Chairman Krueger questioned what would happen to the east end of the parcel. Mr. Burich stated it would be deeded to the church for their driveway use. Mr.
Bettes questioned if sewer or other utilities are buried on the site. Mr. Burich stated the City would retain an easement at the edge of the old right-of-way to be able to get on the
property if needed to service the utilities. Mr. Kinney stated that area will be utilized for parking, therefore it will be accessible. Motion by Bettes to approve the vacation of right-of-way
for portions of Campus Place and Pearl Avenue. Seconded by Blassingame. Motion carried 7-0. III: PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30/ZONING REGULATIONS The Department of Community
Development requests the Plan Commission to review and recommend approval of text amendments to Chapter 30 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code, which is the City’s Zoning Ordinance. To address
citizens utility storage needs on residential properties, the first proposed amendment is suggested by the Department in response to the Board of Appeals actions relative to approving
variances for utility storage structures larger in square footage than permitted in the Zoning Ordinance. The second proposed amendment relates to recently adopted modifications to the
City Building Code, wherein a Zoning Ordinance definition is needed for “Historic Properties”. Mr. Burich introduced the item pointing out text changes that would be made in the first
paragraph under Historic Buildings. Utility Storage Structures Mr. Dell’Antonia questioned if this would tie into temporary tent type structures for storing boats or recreation equipment.
Mr. Tucker stated it wouldn’t apply to temporary structures. Chairman Krueger stated the amendment to increase the size for utility storage structures would take pressure off of the
Board of Appeals. Mr. Kinney added it would also eliminate the amount of variances requested by citizens who are considering a utility storage structure larger than 100 square feet.
Discussion continued regarding the size of many kits available on the market that are larger than the City’s current ordinance standards.
Plan Commission Minutes 3 February 4, 2003 Mr. Borsuk questioned if this amendment had any impact on the construction materials of utility storage structures. Mr. Burich stated the utility
storage structures would still need to comply with the building code. Mr. Reschenberg questioned if an asphalt flooring would comply for utility structures over 100’. Mr. Burich stated
an asphalt flooring wouldn’t meet foundation requirements or provide the structural quality a concrete flooring would. Motion by Heinemann to recommend approval of text amendments for
the zoning regulations in Chapter 30 Sections 30-17 (B)(4)(e)(iii), 30-19(B)(4)(e)(iii), 30-20(B)(6)(e)(iii), 30-21(B)(6)(e)(iii), and 30-22(B)(6)(e)(iii) to be changed from: (iii) Structure
Area: One hundred (100) square feet maximum, with said utility storage structure and all other accessory structures combined not exceeding thirty (30) percent of the rear yard area.
to: Structure Area: one hundred fifty (150) square feet maximum with said utility storage structure and all other accessory structures combined not exceeding thirty (30) percent of the
rear yard area. Seconded by Blassingame. Motion carried 7-0. Historic Buildings Chairman Krueger asked what impact this amendment would have on the current historic buildings. Ms. Kepplinger
stated this definition is more consistent with what already is in place. She stated it is also consistent with the process of determining the eligibility of a building. She stated the
pressure would be taken off the staff to make a determination of eligibility, whereas the State Historic Preservation Office would make that determination and maintain a list of historic
buildings. Mr. Dell’Antonia questioned if the concerns regarding the definition of historic buildings which came up during the Council Workshop have been addressed by this amendment.
Mr. Kepplinger replied the concerns raised at the prior workshop have been addressed with this amendment. Motion by Borsuk to recommend approval of the text amendments to Chapter 30/Zoning
Regulations Section 30-1(A) Definitions; Historic Buildings to add to following verbiage to Section 30-1 (A): Except as provided for herein, historic buildings shall comply with the
provisions of this Municipal Code relating to the repair, renovation, alteration, restoration, reconstruction, movement and/or change of use of structures. For purposes of applying this
definition, historic buildings shall include any building that meets one or more of the following criteria: (a) Buildings listed on the Wisconsin or National Registers of Historic Places
either individually or as a contributing building to a historic district;
Plan Commission Minutes 4 February 4, 2003 (b) Buildings with a State Historic Preservation Officer Opinion or Certification that the property is eligible to be listed on the State Register
or National Register of Historic Places either individually or as a contributing building to a historic district. Seconded by Blassingame. Motion carried 7-0 OLD BUSINESS Mr. Borsuk
questioned the status of the Bridgeview Center. Mr. Kinney stated he believed they have complied, but would look into it further as time allowed. There being no further business, the
meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. (Dell’Antonia/Blassingame) Unanimous. Respectfully submitted, DARRYN L. BURICH Principal Planner DLB/vlr