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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-211JUNE 22, 2010 10 -211 RESOLUTION (CARRIED LOST 1 -6 LAID OVER WITHDRAWN ) PURPOSE: APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL FOR FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN A PORTION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING AT 1200 SOUTH KOELLER STREET INITIATED BY: 1200 SOUTH LLC, PETITIONER PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that a conditional use permit for a planned development for Fox Valley Technical College to utilize a portion of the building at 1200 South Koeller Street for a vocational college, per the attached, is hereby approved. 0 Of IH ON THE WATER TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Darryn Buricv�j Director of Planning Services DATE: June 17, 2010 RE: Approve Conditional Use Permit; Planned Development for Establishment of a Vocational School in a Portion of the Existing Building at 1200 South Koeller Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) BACKGROUND The approximate 6.3 acre property is the former home to the 60,000 square feet Copps Grocery Store, which is now vacant. The property is located approximately 1,000 feet south of West 9 Avenue and approximately 550 feet north of Menard Drive. Staples, Hobby Lobby, Starbucks and other retail establishments are adjacent to the north and Shopko is adjacent to the south. Highway 41 is to the west and multiple - family housing exists to the east. ANALYSIS This request involves the utilization of approximately 30,000 square feet of the existing building for a vocational school for advanced manufacturing processing consisting of welding booths, computer classrooms, research/development centers, laboratories, and a lunch room. It is anticipated to have between 50 -100 occupants /visitors daily with the remaining area to be rented to a more traditional use. The site has ample parking availability and the establishment of the school at this location is advantageous as it helps to utilize an existing fully developed lot with a vacant structure. The building's interior is to be modified but the exterior of the structure would remain as it exists with the exception of an entrance canopy and a 60 foot tall pylon sign at the current pole sign location. No modifications are proposed to the existing landscaping, lighting, or stormwater management facilities and access and parking for the property will remain as -is. FISCAL IMPACT None anticipated. RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission approved of this request at its June 15, 2010 meeting. Approved, City Manager ITEM: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AT 1200 SOUTH KOELLER STREET Plan Commission meeting of June 15, 2010 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant /Owner: Actions Requested: 1200 South, LLC The petitioner requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit and approval of a Development Plan for the establishment of a vocational school in a portion of the former Copps Grocery Store at 1200 South Koeller Street. Applicable Ordinance Provisions: Vocational schools are permitted only as a Conditional Use within the C -2 General Commercial District and the site is governed by the Planned Development Overlay zoning designation requiring Development Plan approval for site utilization. The Zoning Ordinance establishes criteria and guidelines for the establishment and/or amendment of a PD overlay district in Section 30 -33 and Conditional Use Permit in Section 30 -11. Property Location and Type: The approximate 6.3 acre property is the former home to the 60,000 square feet Copps Grocery Store, which is now vacant. The property is located approximately 1,000 feet south of West 9th Avenue and approximately 550 feet north of Menard Drive. Staples, Hobby Lobby, Starbucks and other retail establishments are adjacent to the north and Shopko is adjacent to the south. Highway 41 is to the west and multiple - family housing exists to the east. Subject Site Existing Land Use Zonin General Commercial - Vacant Structure & Drive -In Restaurant C- 2PD /HWY 41 Adiacent Land Use and "Zonin Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use 10 Year Land Use Recommendation Commercial 20 Year Land Use Recommendation Commercial ANALYSIS This request involves the utilization of approximately 30,000 square feet of the existing building for a vocational school for advanced manufacturing processing, which consists of welding booths, computer classrooms, research/development centers, laboratories and a lunch room. It is anticipated that the school will have between 50 -100 occupants /visitors daily. The remaining 27,600 square feet of the building is projected to be rented to a more traditional office /service /retail use. The proposed use of a vocational school may not be a traditional use found within the Highway 41 commercial corridor; however, that does not mean it is not a compatible and harmonious one. As stated in the application, this location has good access to Highway 41 and is within walking distance to a transit stop, a variety of restaurants, retail establishments and service businesses located within the corridor. Additionally, this site has more than ample parking availability. This proximity helps to foster a reciprocal relationship between the school use (students as customers) and the businesses (product /service providers to students) so as to be compatible. The establishment of the school at this location is also advantageous as it helps to utilize an existing fully developed lot with a vacant structure within the Highway 41 Corridor, acting as an infill development. The applicant has stated that a majority of the buildings interior is to be modified to comply with building code but that the exterior of the building would remain as it exists with the exception of an entrance canopy and a new 60 foot tall pylon sign at the current pole sign location. The Zoning Ordinance for this district will allow wall signage of up to a maximum of thirty percent (30 %) of the wall area per fagade and ground signage would be permitted up to a maximum amount of 1,600 square feet of area and a maximum height of 60 feet. All signage proposed for the property will be governed by these regulations. No modification to the existing landscaping, lighting or stormwater management facilities are proposed as the site is currently fully improved. Access and parking for the property will remain as -is. Two full access entrances exist off Koeller Street to the approximately 300 stall parking facility and the building entrances. Circulation on the lot is dominantly on the west side of the building with interconnections to properties on the south and the north. The application did not indicate if any maintenance such as asphalt patch work and /or restriping of the parking lot was to take place but it was observed during the site visit that the condition of the parking facility is questionable. There are many wide cracks in the parking surface as well as large potholes and areas of depressed asphalt that collect and hold water. It appears that the current construction of the restaurant on the site may correct many of the parking facility deficiencies but others are clearly outside those construction boundaries. Staff is pleased to see interest in the reuse of the already improved site and existing building and is not concerned with the school having a negative affect upon health, safety and general welfare; feel it will be harmonious with the existing and intended character of the general vicinity; it will not be disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses; it will not be detrimental to property in the immediate vicinity or community as a whole; and it will not create an interference with traffic on surrounding streets. Item- 1200SKoeller -FVTC CUP /PD RECOMMENDATION /CONDITIONS Staff believes that the proposed development will meet the standards as set forth in Section 30- 11: Conditional Use Permits as well as Section 30 -33: Planned Developments and not have a negative impact on surrounding lands, will be harmonious with the intended character of the general vicinity, and will not be detrimental to neighboring property or the community as a whole. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit/development plan as proposed. The Plan Commission approved of the conditional use permit/planned development as requested. The following is the Plan Commission's discussion on this item. Mr. Buck presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area and the land use map for said area. He stated that a portion of the existing structure would be utilized for the vocational school with the remaining area still vacant projected to be rented to a more traditional office /service /retail use. He further stated that this site had good access, was serviced by current transit routes, and would utilize a vacant structure with a viable development that would also promote additional use of services in the surrounding area. The development would utilize the existing structure with modifications made to the interior of the building with no change to existing stormwater, landscaping, or parking areas. He also mentioned that the parking lot is in a questionable state and may require some maintenance. Mr. Borsuk inquired if there was a reason that the entire site was not reviewed as a whole with requirements that the parking lot be brought up to current ordinance standards. Mr. Buck responded that it was an infill project and in that case the area of redevelopment was addressed only and not the entire site. Mr. Monte stated that the narrative included with this application from Rollie Winter & Associates makes reference to if they were not the selected supplier in the request of proposal process, they would withdraw their application for the conditional use permit. He questioned since FVTC has already indicated that this proposal was not accepted and not being considered as an alternative choice, should we continue to address this request. Mr. Buck replied that the conditional use permit has not been requested to be withdrawn by the petitioner at this time so we are required to proceed with this request. Mr. St. Peter stated that if this request is for the same project as discussed in the last item, he urged the Commission to approve it. He further stated that the Town supports FVTC but he felt the annexation petition would not withstand a legal challenge. Mr. Schwab commented that Mr. Winter's agency was not the chosen proposal for this development and was not being considered as an alternate proposal either so he did not see the reason to discuss this request. If their proposal did not receive approval for the Poberezny Road site, it would be up to FVTC who has already indicated that they would be bidding out for new proposals. Item- 1200SKoe11er -FVTC CUP /PD Grant Schwab, 601 Oregon Street, stated that Mr. Winter's narrative indicates that he would withdraw his request if not the selected supplier which he is not so he also did not see any reason to continue consideration of this item. Mr. Nollenberger inquired if the staff had any direct communication with the petitioner regarding withdrawing the request. Mr. Buck responded that the petitioner has not contacted the office and indicated he wished to withdraw the item from the agenda. Mr. Palmeri commented that the Plan Commission had given approval to the previous item for the vocational school however the official approval has yet to be granted by the Common Council. Mr. Buck stated that the conditional use permit for the use of the site still was required to be reviewed by the Plan Commission regardless of the potential outcome of the project. Mr. Palmeri stated that he felt this proposed development was good planning and that the facility on this site could provide all necessary amenities to the students utilizing it and would be good for all parties involved. Mr. Thorns stated that he did not think this was a good site for the proposed use and that it was more appropriate for commercial uses. Mr. Hinz disagreed and commented that he has seen such a development in another city and it was beneficial to the retail uses surrounding it as it spurred growth of their establishments surrounding the site due to the students patronizing area businesses. Mr. Borsuk stated that he agreed with this concept and supported the re -use of an existing site. He further stated that although it was not being considered as a default site for this development from what was discussed, he would be in support of this request. Mr. Fojtik commented that he felt it was a very intriguing re -use of an existing vacant site. Mr. Nollenberger also supported this request and commented that if he had a choice, he would go with this request rather than the Poberezny Road location. Motion by Monte to approve a conditional use permit /development plan for the establishment of a vocational school at 1200 South Koeller Street as requested. Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 8 -1. Ayes - Borsuk/Foj tik/Hinz /Palmeri /Propp /Monte/ Vajgrt/Nollenberger. Nays - Thoms. Item- 1200SKoelter -FVTC CUPIPD City of Oshkosh Application `► Planned Development Review QlI+Q -fH 'Conditional Use Permit Review ON THE WATER * *PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT USING BLACK INK ** APPLICANT INFORMATION SUBMIT TO: Dept. of Community Development 215 Church Ave., P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903 -1130 PHONE: (920) 236 -5059 Petitioner: 1 0 0 S 0 '/T1 I L. L C ' Date: S- 2- `t - 1 O Petitioner's Address: 3 3 A a ' 1 3A` * " RSA 9 City: <t.DD L — State: w Z Zip: .S 4 1 Telephone #: (`t Lc� 7 'j9 - 01 ° 1 Fax: (9 " - 7 V? - 13 (0 Other Contact # or Email: Status of Petitioner (Please Check): XOwner ❑epresentative ❑ Tenant ❑ Prospective Buyer Petitioner's Signature (required): A. ( OWNER INFORMATION Owner(s): 12- $ Ovfi 14 u LA- C Date: 5' d `P % ° Date: S - a % f - t 4 Owner(s) Address: ' 315 A ra • [34'­�'D Ool`-t'9 City: 442 L6T- State: wt Zip: 541 1 1 Telephone #: (gip) - 25 1 7- 1 91 0 1 Fax: (J" ')3 1 3 b b Other Contact # or Email: Ownership Status (Please Check): ❑ Individual ❑ Trust ❑ Partnership Corporation W- 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 the Planning Services Division for incomplete submissions or other administrative reasons. .0 Property Owner's Signature: SITE INFORMATION Address/Location of Proposed Project: 12-0* st7✓f lot � "Z R :5. 1 a r Date: S' A ( ' o Parcel No. Proposed Project Type: C-We AT10100` r-04- P o PT 1013 OF t=Y-137" Current Use of Property: VA G A r C - r A- ( " Y%( ✓5 E / � Zoning: C.. - Z Land Uses Surrounding Site: North: p a 9 9 1 r 3C. 0n-Y P-GrAZ L- south: Ax-T-kx- East: West: P/t-e7 - 2M t r G r'Tu - Y Az Z L- "Please note that a meeting notice will be mailed to all abutting property owners regarding your request Application fees are due at time of submittal. Make check payable to City of Oshkosh. Please refer to the fee schedule for appropriate fee. FEE IS NON - REFUNDABLE For more information please the City's website at www.ci. oshkosh. wi. us / Community _Development /Planning.htm Staff Date Rec 4A May 24, 2010 Department of Community Development 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903 Dear Department of Community Development: RE: 1200 SOUTH KOELLER STREET, OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN Please find attached for your review a Conditional Use Permit Application for the above referenced property. This building was owned and operated for many years by the Roundy's Corporation as a grocery store. In 2007, we purchased the building from Roundy's and continued leasing the store to them. Currently, the building is vacant and we are actively pursuing replacement tenant(s). We are proposing this site as part of a Request for Proposal process. If we are not the selected supplier, we will withdraw our application for the Conditional Use Permit. We are proposing to rent roughly half of the building to Fox Valley Technical College for an Advanced Manufacturing Process Center. The center would house welding booths for training and allow for advanced welding and fabrications process training. The center would also serve as a research and development training center for companies to contract for technical assistance and Lean Manufacturing simulations. It would include a flexible lab space to create production cells with robotic welding and various fabrication processes. We anticipate renting the balance of the space for more traditional office / retail uses. Currently, the building is part of a 2 -unit condominium. Unit 2 consists of the Sonic Restaurant currently under construction. Unit 1 consists of the former grocery store, an approximate 57,600 square foot building. The balance of the property is paved for parking. As part of the redevelopment of this parcel, we plan to construct a new pylon sign near Koeller Street. Brokers and Consultants to the Business Community Em REALTOR® 3315A N. Ballard Rd. • Appleton, Wisconsin 54911 Phone (920) 739 -0101 • FAX (920) 739 -1366 P ROLLIE WINTER 8. ASSOCIATES, LTD. The demised space for the Technical College would be just under 30,000 square feet. The facility would include 48 welding booths and classroom / lab spaces. We anticipate 50 —100 employees and customers using the facility on a daily basis. As you can see from the draft floor plan, all welding and fabrication activities will occur in the rear of the building, resulting in no noise, health, or safety issues that could affect neighboring properties. Our building is located in a very convenient location with tremendous visibility to Highway 41, and is surrounded by a variety of retail and service oriented business. The municipal bus service makes a stop within 50 feet of the entrance to our facility, enhancing the accessibility of the site. Given the many adjacent restaurants and retailers within walking distance to our building, this corridor is very pedestrian friendly. Our existing parking lot contains just under 300 total stalls providing ample parking for the building. In summary, Fox Valley Technical College is a public 2 -year Technical College with headquarters in Appleton and a student body of over 7,000 full time equivalent students. This will be a first class facility that will attract people to the area and complement the surrounding businesses in the area. We appreciate your considering this request and look forward to hearing from you. Please call us if you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, ROLLIE WINTER & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 14 9 1 , � L.i � Stephen A. Winter President OWNER: Steve Winter, CCIM President Rollie Winter & Associates, Ltd. 3315A North Ballard Road Appleton, WI 54911 Telephone No. (920) 739 -0101 Fax No. (920) 739 -1366 email: swinter @rolliewinter.com CONTRACTOR: Alex Santos, LEED AP - BD+C Project Executive Miron Construction Co., Inc. 1471 McMahon Drive Neenah, WI 54956 Telephone No. (920) 969 -7030 Fax No. (920) 969 -7393 email: Alex .Santos @ Miron - Construction.com ARCHITECT: Steve Gries Principal/Architect Gries Architectural Group Inc. 500 North Commercial Street Neenah, WI 54956 Telephone No. (920) 722 -2445 Fax No. (920) 722 -6605 email: sgries @griesarchitectural.com 7 .. . ry -. rr UJ Q Q W CD C7 Q J W O0 X Z 2 OZ_ o Q O C14 0 x WI- W = W Z ZO (A� F ri I V4 I I m V Q3T STT .T 1 SO 5 S i° = NI SC=I Y n{ N _ It / OW Y _ It I I I Q I U 5 LO v N m D Z v� LL LS IL LU L / Q � W 13381S H31130A H1f10$ IL 0 In i D m m iD l�w� (C rn on de7� 2 N A a rt„ CO G] J tl U U LY � =a sB�� I 133R7s 2i3'_' 3(7>1 :S F- w 2 N 0 w w s N ZaQ H I M e a as - � O e O3 nCtnR7] p �vL7 [7% M �f o �'s s�Qy � — h•-!- �pae 4 4K •A �Sa F; fix a ` m iD l�w� (C rn on de7� 2 N A a rt„ CO G] J tl U U LY � =a sB�� I 133R7s 2i3'_' 3(7>1 :S F- w 2 N 0 w w s N ZaQ H I M e a as - � O e O3 nCtnR7] p �vL7 [7% CUP /PD- ED /TRAING FACILITY 1200 S KOELLER ST PC: 06 -15 -10 KLEINHUIZEN TRST GERRITT /DONNA 1115 E NEW YORK AVE OSHKOSH WI 54901 4030 RE 1125 MORELAND ST GAMS LLC 2535 KNAPP ST OSHKOSH WI 54902 9004 RE 1217 MORELAND ST 1200 SOUTH LLC 3315A N BALLARD RD APPLETON WI 54911 RE 1200 S KOELLER ST K F INVESTMENTS LLC 12720 PAWNEE LN LEAWOOD KS 66209 1627 RE 1140 S KOELLER ST JBC DEVELOPMENT LLC 1138 EVANS ST OSHKOSH WI 54901 3969 RE 1135 & 1209 MORELAND ST TLK INVESTMENTS LLC 1754 RIVER MILL RD OSHKOSH WI 54901 2769 RE 1315 MORELAND ST SONIC OF OSHKOSH LLC 230 OHIO ST 200 OSHKOSH WI 54902 5825 RE 1160 S KOELLER ST 1028 N 14TH ST SHEBOYGAN LLC 230 OHIO ST 200 OSHKOSH WI 54902 5825 RE 1150 S KOELLER ST KOELLER ONE LLC 1818 W BELTLINE HWY MADISON WI 53713 2334 RE 1126 S KOELLER ST SHOPKO SPE REAL ESTATE LLC PO BOX 19060 GREEN BAY WI 54307 9060 RE 1300 S KOELLER ST 10 DISCLAIMER This map Is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and It Is not Intended to be used as one. 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