HomeMy WebLinkAbout09. 16-315JUNE 28, 2016 16-315 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN EXCEPTION TO
THE PROVISIONS OF THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT;
531 NORTH MAIN STREET
INITIATED BY: 531 N. MAIN, LLC
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Found consistent with Standards set forth
in Section 30-11(D) of the Zoning Ordinance and approved w/conditions
WHEREAS, the applicant desires to install a hand painted sign, greater than 32
square feet, to be placed higher than 18 feet above grade and above the second floor
window sill at 531 North Main Street; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission recommends approval of the above requested
exception to the provisions of the Downtown Overlay District
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that a conditional use permit is hereby approved under Section 30-11 of the
Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance for an exception to the provisions of the Downtown Overlay
District as noted above.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Darryn Burich
Director of Planning Services
DATE: June 23, 2016
RE: Approve Conditional Use Permit for an Exception to the Provisions of the Downtown
Overlay District; 531 North Main Street (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)
BACKGROUND
The subject property is a 0.23 acre parcel of land located on the 500 block of North Main Street. The
three -story brick building is historically known as the Frank Percey Gun and Fur House which is now
the location of the Dealersocket business. It was designed for Frank Percey's business by local
architect E.E. Stevens and constructed in 1900 and 1907. Originally, the first floor was used for the
sale of guns and ammunition and the upper floors were for the preparation and shipping of raw furs. It
is a commercial vernacular building and has consistently been used for retail or service uses. The
building has been sensitively maintained over the last 100 -plus years and is considered a pivotal
structure within the National and State Register of Historic Places - North Main Street Historic District
(Listed in 1996).
ANALYSIS
The petitioner is requesting approval for the Dealersocket sign on the east side of the south fagade of
the subject property that is painted onto the building fagade and exceeds the maximum size and
height requirements for signage in the Downtown Overlay. The sign consists of four foot high lettering
running 30 feet vertically with a black border extending vertically 45 feet to the top of the structure and
was intended to be consistent with the historical signage that had existed on this building in the early
1900's. Staff believes that the proposed signage is consistent with the conditional use permit
standards as it will help to preserve and restore the unique quality of the historic building. The
proposal has also been reviewed by the Oshkosh Landmarks Commission and has been
recommended for approval as it is historically accurate and will add to the historical character of the
structure.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the signage as proposed will require no provision of city services and thus will no fiscal
impact.
RECOMMENDATION
The Plan Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit at its June 21, 2016
meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Darryn Burich
Director of Planning Services
Approved,
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Mark Rohloff
City Manager
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ITEM: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL FOR AN EXCEPTION TO
THE PROVISIONS OF THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT AT
531 NORTH MAIN STREET (DEALERSOCKET)
Plan Commission meeting of June 21, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Brian A. Wagner
Owner: 531 N. Main, LLC
Action(s) Requested:
The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit for an exception to the signage
standards of the Downtown Overlay District to allow a hand painted sign, greater than 32 square
feet in size, to be placed higher than 18 feet above grade and above the second floor window sill.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions:
Zoning Ordinance Section 30- 27(D)(3)(f) states that signs hand painted on the building elevations
in the Downtown Overlay will be allowed only with the approval of the Plan Commission and
Common Council. Section 30- 27(D)(6) restricts wall signage in the Downtown Overlay to a
maximum size of five percent (5 %) of the total square footage of the building fagade or thirty -two
(32) square feet, whichever is less. The Zoning Ordinance establishes criteria and guidelines for
establishment and /or amendment of a Conditional Use Permit in Section 30- 11(D).
Background Information Property Location and Type:
The subject property is a 0.23 acre parcel of land located on the 500 block of North Main Street.
The three -story brick building is historically known as the Frank Percey Gun and Fur House. It was
designed for Frank Percey's business by local architect E.E. Stevens and constructed in 1900 and
1907. Originally, the first floor was used for the sale of guns and ammunition and the upper floors
were for the preparation and shipping of raw furs. It is a commercial vernacular building and has
consistently been used for retail or service uses. The building has been sensitively maintained over
the last 100 -plus years and is considered a pivotal structure within the National and State Register
of Historic Places - North Main Street Historic District (Listed in 1996).
Subject Site
Existing Land Use
Zonin
Office Building
C -3 DO
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
Existing Uses
Zoning
North
Commercial
C -3 DO
South
Commercial
C -3 DO
East
Mixed Commercial/Residential (Across N. Main St.)
C -3 DO
West
Institutional (Across Division St.)
C -3
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation
Land Use
10 Year Land Use Recommendation
Mixed Downtown
20 Year Land Use Recommendation
Mixed Downtown
ANALYSIS
The petitioner is seeking approval of a conditional use permit for the Dealersocket sign on the south
facade of the subject property as the sign is painted onto the building facade and exceeds the
maximum size and height requirements for signage in the Downtown Overlay.
The sign consists of roughly 4 foot high lettering running about 30 feet vertically (120 square feet
total), with a black border running vertically about 45 feet to the top of the building on the east side
of the south facade. In their application, the petitioner states that the sign was intended to be
consistent with the historical signage that had existed on this building and was designed to match
the sign that had been on the same facade for Percey's Fur House in the early 1900's. The
petitioner also notes that the sign location is advantageous as it is highly visible for north bound
traffic on Main Street.
The application includes an advertisement with a rendering of the subject building as well as a
photograph (attached) that depicts the signage that has historically been located on the south side
facade. The proposed sign is very similar to that which is depicted in the historical rendering (also
shown on a historical photo found by staff), which runs the height of the building on the east side of
the facade. Additionally, the historical photograph in the application includes a sign in the same
general area on the facade which is also located near the top of the building. Because the sign is
consistent with the history of the building, staff believes that the proposal meets the criteria for an
exception to the Downtown Overlay Standards as the sign will help to preserve and restore the
unique quality of the historic building and enhance the character and appearance of the historic
business district.
The Oshkosh Landmarks Commission has reviewed the proposal and feels that the sign is
historically accurate and will not detract from, but add to, the historical character of the building.
RECOMMENDATION /CONDITIONS
Staff recommends a finding that the proposed conditional use permit request for an exception to the
signage standards of the Downtown Overlay District is consistent with Section 30 -11(D) of the
Zoning Ordinance and be approved as proposed.
The Plan Commission approved of the conditional use permit as requested. The following is the
Plan Commission's discussion on this item.
Mr. Slusarek presented the item and reviewed the site and surrounding area as well as the land use
and zoning classifications in this area. He discussed the history of the site and reviewed a photo of
the sign which he stated was consistent with the historical sign that was in the same location on the
building when it was originally constructed. He reviewed a photo of the building from the 1920's
depicting the original signage on the structure and stated that the Landmarks Commission had
reviewed and recommended approval of the signage as it is historically accurate.
Item 531 N 11ain — CUP Exception to Design Stnds Signage
Motion by Nollenberger to approve a conditional use permit for an exception to the
provisions of the Downtown Overlay District at 531 N. Main Street.
Seconded by Propp.
Ms. Propp commented that she liked the look of the new signage.
Mr. Hinz agreed however he would have preferred to see the vertical lettering on the current sign to
be more similar to the original historical lettering of the original signage.
Motion carried 6 -0.
Item: 531 Nlbtain — CUP Exception to Design Stnds Signage
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
City of Oshkosh Application
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SUBMIT TO:
Dept. of Community Developm
215 Church Ave., P.O. Box 113
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903 -113
PHONE: (920) 236 -5059
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Status of Petitioner (Please Check): [Owner Representative El Tenant 11 Prospective Buyer Y)
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Ownership Status (Please Check): ❑ Individual ❑ Trust ®'Partnership ❑ Corporation
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 Plannin Services Division for incomplete submissions or other administrative reasons.
Property Owner's Suture: r %` Date: A -1 Ul
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Current Use of Property: e- ,e- w l d.i Vic, Zoning: C-300
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"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.usi' Community _Development:'Planning.htm
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Briefly explain how the proposed conditional use /development plan will not have a negative effect on the issues below.
1. Health, safety, and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands.
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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS — Must accompany the application to be complete.
➢ A NARRATIVE of the proposed conditional use /Development Plan including:
❑ Existing and proposed use of the property
❑ Identification of all structures (including paving, signage, etc.) on the property and discussion of their relation to the project
❑ Projected number of residents, employees, and /or daily customers
❑ Proposed amount of dwelling units, floor area, landscape area, and parking area expressed in square feet and acreage to the
nearest one - hundredth of an acre
❑ Effects on adjoining properties to include: noise, hours of operation, glare, odor, fumes, vibration, etc.
❑ Compatibility of the proposed use with adjacent and other properties in the area.
❑ Traffic generation (anticipated number of customers, deliveries, employee shift changes, etc.)
❑ Any other pertinent information to properly understand the intended use /plan and its relation to nearby properties and the
community as a whole
➢ A complete SITE PLAN and BUILDING ELEVATIONS must include:
❑ Two (2) full size (minimum 24" x 36 ") scaled and dimensioned prints of site plan and building elevations
❑ Two (2) 8 '' /z" x I 1 (minimum) to 11" x 17" (maximum) reduction of the site plan and building elevations
❑ One compact disc or diskette with digital plans and drawings of the project in AutoCAD 2000 format with fonts and plot style
table file (if plans have been prepared digitally)
❑ Title block that provides all contact information for the petitioner and /or owner and contact information of petitioner's
engineers /surveyors /architects, or other design professionals used in the preparation of the plans
❑ The date of the original plan and revision dates, if applicable
❑ A north arrow and graphic scale.
❑ All property lines and existing and proposed right -of -way lines with dimensions clearly labeled
❑ All required setback and offset lines
❑ All existing and proposed buildings, structures, and paved areas, including building entrances, walks, drives, signs, decks, patios,
fences, walls, etc.
❑ Location of all outdoor storage and refuse disposal areas and the design and materials used for screening
❑ Location and dimension of all on -site parking (and off -site parking provisions if they are to be employed), including a summary
of the number of parking stalls provided per the requirements of Section 30 -36 City of Oshkosh Zoning Ordinance
❑ Location and dimension of all loading and service areas
❑ Location, height, design, illumination power and orientation of all exterior lighting on the property including a photometrics plan
❑ Location of all exterior mechanical equipment and utilities and elevations of proposed screening devices where applicable (i.e.
visible from a public street or residential use or district). Mechanical equipment includes, but is not limited to; HVAC
equipment, electrical transformers and boxes, exhaust flues, plumbing vents, gas regulators, generators, etc.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW —APPLICATION NARRATIVE
We are seeking a conditional use permit for the siQnuge on the building located at 531 N.
Main, Oubbozh' Wl 5490l. Tbecigoxge placed on the building for our tenant, Deu|ersorket
was designed to stay consistent with past historical oiQuuge for this building. Being that this
building was ahistodca1 rehab certified with the NPS, it was important to us to preserve the
same type ofsignaXc that was used io the past. Besides just the historical reasoning for the
sign placement, we were also under the assumption we would have multiple tenants in the
space. Originally Dea|eryocket was only leasing the top two floors (the space the sign is
covering) and the first floor was going to potentially beacu[6.VVe were reserving siQuugefor
the front of the building for the caff!, dkns we decided the Dea|ersonket xiQuage was best
placed oo the side of the building. VVe decided wc wanted the size o[ the sign Lo match what
Percy's had in the early 1900'y and the size also vvo/`kedvvel| for traffic coming north bound
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CUP - DOWNTOWN OVERLAY EXCPTN OSHKOSH HOUSING AUTHORITY
531 N MAIN ST PO BOX 397
PC: 06 -21 -16 OSHKOSH WI 54903 -0397
531 N MAIN LLC
PO BOX 1099
OSHKOSH WI 54903 -1099
CRESCENT MOON PROPERTIES
537 N MAIN ST
OSHKOSH WI 54901 -4908
MIDDLE VILLAGE ASSOC
KATIE LOFTON
627 FREDERICK ST
OSHKOSH WI 54901
NAMI OSHKOSH INC
PO BOX 3303
OSHKOSH WI 54903 -3303
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
110 CHURCH AVE
OSHKOSH WI 54901 -4780
CITY OF OSHKOSH
PO BOX 1130
OSHKOSH WI 54903 -1130
BRICKHOUSE PROPERTIES LLC
PO BOX 1099
OSHKOSH WI 54903 -1099
BRIAN WAGNER
1902 HAZEL ST
OSHKOSH WI 54901
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