HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-397SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 11 -397 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6 -0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: GRANT PRIVATE UTILITY EASEMENT AT NORTHWEST
CORNER OTTER AVENUE & STATE STREET WITHIN THE
OTTER AVENUE PARKING LOT
INITIATED BY: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the
proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to grant a utility easement to
allow appropriate city staff to coordinate with private utility companies regarding the
installation of various private utilities within the Otter Avenue Parking Lot, per the
attached, and the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute
any and all documents necessary for purposes of same.
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ON THE WATER
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Darryn Burich�� =T
Director of Planning Services
DATE: September 8, 2011
RE: Grant Private Utility Easement at the Northwest corner Otter Avenue & State Street
Within the Otter Avenue Parking Lot (Plan Commission recommends approval)
BACKGROUND
The subject site is at the northwest corner of Otter Avenue and State Street. The property is a city -
owned public parking lot located in downtown Oshkosh. The surrounding area is a mix of commercial
and residential uses.
ANALYSIS
The Otter Street parking lot is scheduled for reconstruction later this year which prompted WPS to
evaluate its facilities at the site. After their review, WPS is proposing to reconfigure and update its
service to the lot which will result in a reduction of utility poles and overhead lines at the site. The
proposed ten -foot wide easement will be located along the west and north side of the property and will
not interfere with the reconstruction of the parking lot. This utility easement may also accommodate
other facilities in addition to WPS. The Department of Public Works and City Attorney will work with
Wisconsin Public Service and possibly other companies to have appropriate easement documents
signed and recorded at the Winnebago County Register of Deeds.
FISCAL IMPACT
None anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION
The Plan Commission approved of this request at its September 6, 2011 meeting.
Approved,
City Manager
ITEM: GRANT PRIVATE UTILITY EASEMENT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF OTTER AVENUE AND STATE STREET (OTTER STREET PARKING
LOT)
Plan Commission meeting of September 6, 2011
GENERAL INFORMATION
Petitioner: Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
Owner: City of Oshkosh
Action Requested:
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS) is requesting the city to grant a private utility
easement at the Otter Avenue parking lot.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions: N/A
Property Location and Type:
The subject site is at the northwest corner of Otter Avenue and State Street. The property is a city -
owned public parking lot located in downtown Oshkosh. The surrounding area is a mix of
commercial and residential uses.
Analysis:
The Otter Street parking lot is scheduled for reconstruction later this year which prompted WPS to
evaluate its facilities at the site. After their review, WPS is proposing to reconfigure and update its
service to the lot. This will result in a reduction of utility poles and overhead lines at the site. The
proposed ten -foot wide easement will be located along the west and north side of the property and
will not interfere with the reconstruction of the parking lot. This utility easement may also
accommodate other facilities in addition to WPS.
The Department of Public Works and City Attorney will work with Wisconsin Public Service and
possibly other companies to have appropriate easement documents signed and recorded at the
Winnebago County Register of Deeds.
RE COMMENDATION /CONDITIONS
Staff recommends granting the proposed private utility easement as requested.
The Plan Commission approved of the proposed easement as requested. The following is the Plan
Commission's discussion on this item.
Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area. He explained that the staff
report referred to WPS as the only party who would be utilizing the easement area however other
companies with utilities in that location may also do so. The Otter Street parking lot is scheduled
for reconstruction later this year which has prompted the request as it gives the companies an
opportunity to relocate utilities and reduce the overhead lines in the area.
Mr. McHugh questioned what will be buried in the easement area.
Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works, replied that the easement would allow WPS to
replace out dated equipment and eliminate some overhead lines from the site.
Motion by Vajgrt to approve the consent agenda.
Seconded by Borsuk. Motion carried 9 -0.
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and state offices and other sources affecting
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City of Oshkosh.
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