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PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
December 21, 2010
PRESENT: David Borsuk, Ed Bowen, Jeffrey Thoms, Thomas Fojtik, John Hinz, Tony Palmeri,
Kathleen Propp, Robert Vajgrt, Karl Nollenberger
EXCUSED: Donna Lohry
STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services; Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of
Public Works; Darlene Brandt, Recording Secretary
Chairperson Fojtik called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared
present.
The minutes of December 7, 2010 were approved as presented. (Nollenberger/Vajgrt)
I.A. DEDICATE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF KNAPP
STREET AND POBEREZNY ROAD
The City of Oshkosh is requesting the dedication of an approximate 12 ft. wide strip of land along the
western curve of Knapp Street at the Poberezny Road intersection.
(Mr. Bowen arrived at this time)
There was no discussion on this item.
I.B. RELEASE OF STORM WATER /PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON PACKER
AVENUE FOR PROPERTY AT 2737 HARRISON STREET
Oshkosh Corporation is requesting the release of a stormwater/public drainage easement on property at
2737 Harrison Street. The easement area no longer contains any drainage features for public
stormwater runoff and is not needed by the City.
Mr. Thoms inquired if the drainage ditch was properly abandoned.
Mr. Gohde replied there is no pipe underground, only a ground swale and the lot has been graded to
address drainage.
Motion by Thoms to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Hinz.
Motion carried 9-0.
II. AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY AT 221/225 SOUTH WESTFIELD
STREET FOR STORMWATER DETENTION PURPOSES
The Department of Public Works requests approval of the acquisition of the property at 221/225 South
Westfield Street from Mary Kemps, owner, to allow for a new storm sewer pipe to be constructed from
the Tipler Area Stormwater Detention Basin to Landmark Plaza on Koeller Street.
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Ms. Propp inquired if additional properties would be needed on the east side of Westfield Street?
Mr. Gohde replied no; the properties are set far enough apart to permit installation of the pipe/culvert
to get to the Tipler Basin. The pipe will be installed under the existing driveway as well as utilizing
the existing easement.
Mr. Hinz.inquired if the lot will remain empty?
Mr. Gohde replied yes, it will be maintained as green space.
Discussion ensued on zoning concerns and funding availability for construction of the pipe. Concern
was expressed regarding the overall appearance of the proposed construction and if the Plan
Commission could review those plans.
Mr. Gohde noted capital improvement funds are available for the project, which will include the
undergrounding of piping. There will be nothing above ground. He reiterated the lot will be
maintained as green space.
Mr. Burich noted no zone change is needed or requested.
Mr. Jeff Stark, 1215 Maricopa Drive, representing Clarity Care, inquired about the timeframe for
construction.
Mr. Gohde indicated the project should be bid out within the next 6 weeks. If the weather cooperates,
construction could commence yet this winter, otherwise it will be a spring project.
Motion by Propp to approve acquisition of the property at 221/225 S. Westfield Street
for stormwater detention purposes. Seconded by Borsuk.
Motion carried 9-0.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:15 pm. (Vajgrt/Borsuk)
Respectfully submitted,
Darryn Burich
Director of Planning Services
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