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Home My WebLink About06. 14-357 AUGUST 13, 2014 14-357 RESOLUTION (CARRIED___6-0____LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVE ACCEPTING EASEMENT AT 240/250 AND 257 WEST TH 9 AVENUE INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 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 accept two sidewalk th easements from Peace Lutheran Church at 240 W. 9 Avenue and Karen Mantei at 257 th W. 9 Avenue, per the attached, and to execute any and all documents necessary for purposes of same. 0 OfHKOlH ON THE WAWA TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services August 7, 2014 Approve Accepting Easement at 2401250 and 257 West 9th Avenue (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) BACKGROUND The Department of Public Works is requesting acceptance of two sidewalk easements located on property at 2401250 W. 91h Avenue and 257 W. 9th Avenue. The existing pedestrian crossings are proposed to be upgraded at the northeast and southeast corners of W. 9th Avenue and Minnesota Street to provide a safe and handicap accessible corner ramp. ANALYSIS The proposed two sidewalk easements would run east 12.5 feet along W. 9t" Avenue and north /south 9.5 feet on Minnesota Street in a triangular area at the corner of each property. The site upgrades will include removing and replacing concrete sidewalk in the corner ramp area and repairing the pavement in the crosswalk. Flashing warning lights and speed - displaying signs will be installed as well in conjunction with the Safe Routes to School Program. The Department of Public Works will work with the property owners 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 August 5, 2014 meeting. Approved, F ep City Manager ITEM: ACCEPT EASEMENTS AT 240/250 & 257 W. 9TH AVEUNUE Plan Commission meeting of August 5, 2014 GENERAL INFORMATION Petitioner: City of Oshkosh Department of Public Works Owner: Peace Lutheran Church -- 240/250 W. 9th Avenue Karen L Mantei 257 W. 9th Avenue Actions Requested: The Department of Public Works is requesting acceptance of two sidewalk easements located on property at 2401250 W. 9th Avenue and 257 W. 9th Avenue. Analysis: The Department of Public Works is proposing to upgrade the existing pedestrian crossings located at the northeast and southeast corners of W. 9th Avenue and Minnesota Street. In order to provide a safe and handicap accessible corner ramp, Public Works is seeking acceptance of two sidewalk easements located on property at 240/250 W. 9th Avenue and 257 W. 9th Avenue. The easements would run east 12.5 feet along W. 9t11 Avenue and north/south 9.5 feet on Minnesota Street. The proposed easement areas would be used to install concrete sidewalk with a curb in a triangular area at the corner of each property. Site upgrades will also include removing and replacing concrete sidewalk in the corner ramp area and repairing concrete pavement in the crosswalk. In addition, flashing warning lights and speed- displaying signs will be installed. The proposed upgrades are in conjunction with the Safe Routes to School Program and will be funded through a combination of Federal Grant and City of Oshkosh funds. The Department of Public Works will work with the property owners to have appropriate easement documents signed and recorded at the Winnebago County Register of Deeds. RECOMMENDATIONS /CONDITIONS Staff recommends approval of the acceptance of the proposed sidewalk easements as requested. The Plan Commission approved of the acceptance of the sidewalk easement as requested. The following is the Plan Commission's discussion on this item. Mr. Nau presented the item and reviewed the sites and surrounding area and described the purpose for this request which is in conjunction with the Safe Routes to School Program. He further stated that the Department of Public Works will work with the property owners to have appropriate easement documents signed and recorded at the Winnebago County Register of Deeds. Mr. Gray inquired if the City obtained approval from the property owners for the easement location. Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works, responded that they have contacted the property owners in advance of this action moving forward and both parties were agreeable to it. Mr. Gray then questioned what would happen if the property owner would refuse. Mr. Gohde replied that the City would not be going forward with the easement request if the property owner was not agreeable to it. Mr. Gray also inquired how the vision triangle would apply to the placement of the speed - displaying signs. Mr. Gohde indicated that the proposed signs were not wide enough to cause any vision issues. Mr. Hinz arrived at 4:10 pm. Motion by Vajgrt to approve the acceptance of easements at 2401250 & 257 W. 9fh Avenue. Seconded by Cummings. Motion carried 8 -0 -1. (Hinz abstained as he was not present for the discussion on this item) i I have attached a letter that was sent to the property owner at 257 W 9t' Ave. explaining the need for this corner easement. This should give you enough information to prepare a short narrative for the easement request at 257 W Stn Ave and at 240 W 9t' Ave. The easement request for 731 W South Park Ave is to install a concrete base behind the existing sidewalk for a flashing school crossing and speed displaying sign. I have also attached three letters that were sent to each property owner with the easement document. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Thank you. Please note that all three of these easements are for the Safe Routes to School Program. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903 -1130 Ph. (920) 236 -5065 V Fax (920) 236 -5068 OlHKO1H ON THE WATER May 5, 2014 Karen L. Mantei 3428 W. Alamo Ave. Littleton, CO 80123 -2842 RE: Easement at 257 W. 9h Avenue Dear Ms. Mantei: The City of Oshkosh is proposing to upgrade the existing pedestrian crossings at W. 9'h Avenue and Minnesota Street. This work, Safe Routes to School Program, is being funded by a Federal Grant and City of Oshkosh funds. The work will consist of removing and replacing concrete sidewalk in the corner ramp areas and repairing concrete pavement in the crosswalk. In addition, flashing warning lights and speed - displaying signs will be installed. In order to provide a safe and handicap accessible corner ramp, the City is seeking to acquire an easement from you to install concrete sidewalk with a curb in a triangular area at the corner of your properly. I have enclosed a plan showing the limits of the triangular area on your property. There would be no cost to you for this work. We would like you to grant this easement to the City for no cost. All disturbed grass areas from construction activity will be graded and restored with top soil, fertilizer, seed and erosion mat. Please contact me at (920) 236 -5065 to discuss the easement. If you are agreeable to granting the easement, the City will draft the required documents and send them to you for signature. We would like to complete this work during July or August of this year. Your assistance in helping us complete this project would be appreciated. Sincerely, Steve Dittmer, P.E. Project Engineer Encl: Easement map cc: Pete Gulbronson, Civil Engineering Supervisor (w /o Encl.) Dave Praska, Assistant City Attorney (w /o Encl.) File C:\ UsersldeborahMppData \LocallivlierosoMWindows \Temporary Internet Page 1 of 1 FileslContent .OutlooklQROJ081BTasement 257 W 9th ,Ave.doe DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903 -1130 Ph. (920) 236-5065 Fax(920)236 -5068 June 13, 2014 Jessica Felker Peace Lutheran Church 240 W. 96 Avenue Oshkosh, Wl 54902 RE: Easement at 240 W. 9b Avenue Dear Ms. Felker: (0 QfMOM ON THE WATER Enclosed you will find one original of the easement document we have drafted for the proposed easement on your property. As per our telephone conversations, this easement is granted by you to the City of Oshkosh to install concrete sidewalk with a curb in a triangular area at the comer of your property. Please review the entire document and sign it and note that it must also be notarized. After the document has been signed and notarized, please return it to the Department of Public Works, Room 301 City Hall. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Steve Dittmer, P.E. Project Engineer Encl.: As noted cc: Pete Gulbronson, Civil Engineering Supervisor (w /o Encl.) 14 -19 file C:\Usersldeboraht\AppData\ Local \MicrosotilWindows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.OutlooklQROJ08 MEasement Document Letter 240 W 9th Avenue.doc Page 1 of 1 `u v n J 3 n u E t V J i 3 I 10 , 11 12 I � ORIGINAL 3RD WARD,! I -BLOCK 66 II 22 I 23 24 NORTH LINE OF SEC. 23 PROPOSED SIDEWALKAND SIDEWALK CURB EASEMENTS I t t I 10 I i1 12 �RD �RIGINAL WARD BLOC 67 , 1 t I CITY OF OSHKOSH ENGMER NG DIVISION FILE NAME: DRAWN: 9th k 49 -2014 GRAPHIC 25 so SCALE: ON FEET) 1 INCH - 50 taEK Wor 8TH "E. {7i X1.2.5' 1.2.51 rn rn W, 9TH "E, 257-W. SE n /4 OF SE 1/4. 9th Ave, SEC. 23, T1 8N RI 6E 1 t 2 t 3 ORIGIINAL 1 2 3 II BLOCK 531f � ORIGINAL 3RD WARD ........... . ........ ....... ....... . ............... ._ ........ ,...1..., . :....:......................... 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