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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05. 16-348JULY 12, 2016 16-348 RESOLUTION (CARRIED 7-0 LOST_______LAID OVER_______WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR WATER TOWER; 400 BLOCK OF MARION ROAD INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Found consistent with Section 30-11(D) and approved with conditions BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that a conditional use permit for the planned development for a water tower, per the attached, is hereby approved with the following conditions: 1) Cross access easements/agreements are provided between the subject property and the property to the east for both the driveways and drive aisle; 2) Wall mounted HVAC units on the telecommunications enclosure are colored to match or compliment the building’s exterior façade color. Oshkosh MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services DATE: July 6, 2016 RE: Approve Conditional Use Permit Planned Development for Water Tower; 400 Block of Marion Road (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) BACKGROUND The proposed improvements include a 750,000 - gallon water tower, a 400 square foot telecommunications enclosure and a single access drive. The proposed water tower is a spheroid design and proposed to be 176.77 feet in height. The area included in the request consists of a single parcel totaling approximately 0.77 acres within the Marion Road Redevelopment Area (Parcel "I "). The parcel is located on the 400 block of Marion Road roughly between Pearl Avenue on the north, former Morton's Pharmacy on the east, vacant Lamico Industrial complex and existing Marion Road Water Tower on the west and the Rivers multifamily development on the south. The subject site currently has a C -3 PD, Central Commercial zoning designation with a Planned Development Overlay. In 2015, the City retained an engineering consultant for the design of the Marion Road Water Tower Replacement Project. During design development, the City made arrangements to purchase from the Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority the subject site which will allow for the existing Marion Road water tower to remain in service during construction of the new water tower, minimizing risks for the City and its customers. Once the new water tower has been commissioned, the existing water tower will be demolished and the site restored for future development. ANAI YAM This request involved the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) /Planned Development (PD) for the use as a public utility structure and approval of a development plan for the construction of the new Marion Road water tower. The proposed improvements include a 750,000 - gallon water tower, a 400 square foot telecommunications enclosure and a single access drive. The proposed water tower is a spheroid design and proposed to be 176.77 feet in height. The proposed height exceeds the County Airport Overlay Zoning height restrictions by 2.01 feet; however, the applicant has worked with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and obtained a determination that the proposed height does not create a hazard to air navigation. The proposed exterior water tower design includes a solid white painted base and bulb with newly redesigned City logo centered on the bulb. The underside of the bulb is proposed to be painted blue to help elevate issues associated with condensation. The top of the proposed water tower includes a 10 foot antenna screen which will shield mechanical equipment and antennas from view. The proposed telecommunications enclosure is planned to be approximately 20 feet wide by 20 feet deep, 400 square feet in size, with an overall height of approximately 9 feet. The exterior of the telecommunications enclosure is proposed to include a split face concrete block knee wall with a 4.5 foot band of brick veneer at the top. The southwest facing fagade contains two entry doors and two wall mounted HVAC units. The three remaining facades are broken up by translucent, glass block windows. Staff recommends that the wall mounted HVAC units be colored to match or compliment the building's exterior fagade color. The proposed developed area is contained by an 8 foot tall wrought iron fence with split face concrete block and brick columns to mimic the design of the telecommunications enclosure. Landscaping is proposed on the interior and exterior of the decorative fence and includes a total of 8 trees and 61 shrubs, in addition to many ornamental grasses and perennials. Vehicular access to the development is proposed to be provided by a single driveway entering on the east side of the subject site from an existing parking lot which services the adjacent development. The driveway will be approximately 16 feet in width and flares out in front of the telecommunications enclosure to approximately 40 feet to accommodate a single 9 foot by 18 foot parking space. A cross access easements /agreements will need to be established and recorded with the Register of Deeds to ensure access to the proposed development and will be included on the final CSM. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the CUP and Development Plan for a replacement water tower will not require expansion of city services that are being already provided to this site. RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit/planned development at its July 5, 2016 meeting. Respectfully Submitted, AmIr S"IWW Darryn Burich Director of Planning Services Approved, Mark Rohloff City Manager ITEM: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR A PUBLIC UTILITY STRUCTURE (WATER TOWER) LOCATED IN THE 400 BLOCK OF MARION ROAD Plan Conu fission meeting of July 5, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: CHUM Engineers/City of Oshkosh Dept. of Public Works Property Owner: City of Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority Action(s) Requested: The applicant is requesting two actions within this petition: A. Two -lot land division /Certified Survey Map from one existing parcel containing a total of 2.19 acres; and B. Conditional Use Permit/Planned Development Approval for construction of a new public utility water tower and associated equipment structures. Applicable Ordinance Provisions: Subdivision Regulations: Section 3069 through 30 -75. Section 30 -71 establishes criteria for land divisions. Public utility uses are permitted only through approval of a conditional use permit within the C -3 Central Commercial Zoning District. The Zoning Ordinance establishes criteria and guidelines for establishment and/or amendment of a Conditional Use Permit per Section 30 -11 (D). The site is also located within a Planned Development Overlay District, which standards are located in Section 30- 33(E)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance. Property Location and Background Information: The subject 2.2 acre property is located in the Phase 11 Marion Road Redevelopment Area. This portion of the Phase H area was designated in the plan as Parcel "I" and is located on the 400 block of Marion Road roughly located between Pearl Avenue on the north, former Morton's Pharmacy on the east, vacant Lamico Industrial complex and existing Marion Road Water Tower on the west and the Rivers multifamily development on the south. The subject site is zoned G- 3PD. Subject Site Existing band Use Zonnn Undeveloped Commercial C -3PD Adiacent Land Use and Zoning Existing Uses Zoning North Commercial Office/Undeveloped Multiple Family C -3PD South Multi 1p e Family (across Marion Road) C -3PD East Vacant Comm_ ercial Retail - C -3PD -- -- West _ _ - Public Utility and Vacant Industrial--­­­ C -3T'D & M -2 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use 10 Year Land Use Recommendation Mixed Downtown 20 Year Land Use Recommendation Mixed Downtown ANALYSIS REQUEST A. TWO -LOT LAND DIVISION/CER nFIED SURVEY MAP The applicant is requesting a two -lot land division from one existing parcel containing a total of 2.19 acres. Proposed Lot 1 is 0.77 acres in size and is the northern quarter of the parent parcel and is the subject of the Planned Development approval also included as a request within this report. Proposed Lot 2 comprises the bulk of the parent parcel and is the larger of the two lots proposed at 1.41 acres in size. The lots are both zoned C -3PD. Proposed Lot 1 is currently vacant and proposed Lot 2 contains portions of parking lot pavement from the adjacent development to the east, Both lots include various public and private utility easements which are indicated on the proposed CSM. The proposed lot configuration meets the requirements of the city's subdivision regulations and staff does not have concerns with the proposed parcel configuration. However, during staff review it was noted that the existing sanitary sewer located on proposed Lot 1 and the existing parking lot pavement located on the east side of proposed Lot 2 should be included on the final CSM. REQUEST B. C©NDMONAL USE/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT The proposed development plan is located on proposed Lot 1 of the previously discussed two -lot land division /CSM. It includes construction of a 750,000- gallon water tower, a 4E00 square foot telecommunications enclosure and a single access drive. Green space constitutes 89.5% of the site while impervious surfaces (pavement & buildings) constitute approximately 10.5% of the total land area. Approximately 56.9% of the proposed green space is proposed to be dedicated as right of way in the future should Riverway Drive be extended south to Marion Road. The structure and site design are the result of committee meetings which began in 2015 and included input on the proposed landscaping, decorative fencing, enclosures, and tower exterior paint design which included discussions on whether the tower should be painted with an iconic paint scheme (e.g. Rosemont Tower Rose) or new City logo. The proposed development is located directly east of the existing Marion Road water tower which will remain in operation while the proposed Item -- CSM/CUPPA- Marion Road Water Toover development takes place. Once the proposed water tower has been commissioned, the existing tower to the west will be demolished and the site restored for future development. Access/Parking Vehicular access to the development is proposed to be provided by a single driveway entering on the east side of proposed Lot 1 from an existing parking lot which services the adjacent development. The driveway will be approximately 16 feet in width and flares out in front of the telecommunications enclosure to approximately 40 feet to accommodate a single 9 foot by 18 foot parking space. The C -3 Zoning District does not have off - street parking requirements for nonresidential uses so there is no minimum amount of parking required by code. However, cross access easements/agreements will need to be established and recorded with the Register of Deeds to ensure access to the proposed development and will be included on the final CSM. Building/Tower Elevations /Graphics The proposed water tower is a spheroid design and proposed to be 176.77 feet in height. The proposed water tower height exceeds the County Airport Overlay Zoning height restrictions by 2.01 feet. However, the applicant has worked with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and obtained a determination that the proposed height does not create a hazard to air navigation. Staff has included a copy of the FAA determination letter for review. The proposed exterior water tower design includes a solid white painted base and bulb with newly redesigned City logo centered on the bulb. The top of the proposed water tower includes a 10 foot antenna screen which will shield mechanical equipment and antennas from view. The proposed telecommunications enclosure is planned to be approximately 20 feet wide by 20 feet deep, 400 square feet in size, and meets all setback and dimensional standards. The overall height of the proposed telecommunications enclosure is approximately 9 feet. The exterior is proposed to include a split face concrete block knee wall with a 4.5 foot band of brick veneer at the top. The southwest facing fagade contains two entry doors and two wall mounted HVAC units. The three remaining facades are broken up by translucent, glass block windows. Staff recommends that the wall mounted HVAC units be colored to match or compliment the building's exterior facade color. Landscaping A landscape plan has been submitted with the proposal that includes a number of shrubs, perennials, and trees located throughout the perimeter of the site. The C -3 Zoning District does not require landscaping but staff evaluated the proposed landscape plan against the code requirements for other Commercial Zoning Districts. A total of 8 trees, 61 shrubs and hundreds of ornamental grasses and perennials are being proposed for the development area where 1 tree and 4 shrubs are required. The proposed developed area is contained by an 8 foot tall wrought iron fence with split face concrete block and brick columns to mimic the design of the telecommunications enclosure. The quantities and locations of plant materials included in the landscape plan as proposed meet Zoning Code requirements and will be further reviewed during site plan review process. Item — CSMICUPPD- Marron Road Water Tower 3 Lighting A lighting and /or photometric plan was not included with the application material. All light levels will be required to meet code requirements and will be further reviewed during site plan review process. Stormwater Management A site grading plan, erosion control and stormwater management plan have been included within the application material and will be required to be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works as part of regular site plan approval. RECOMMENDATIONS /CONDITIONS REQUEST A. TWO -LOT LAND DIVISION /CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP Staff recommends approval of the two -lot land division/certified survey map, with the following conditions: 1) Existing sanitary sewer located on proposed Lot 1 and the existing pavement located on the east side of proposed Lot 2 should be included on the final CSM. REQUEST B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Staff recommends approval of the Planned Development for a public utility structure (water tower) development, with the following conditions: 1) Cross access easements/agreements are provided between the subject property and the property to the east for both the driveways and drive aisle, 2) Wall mounted HVAC units on the telecommunications enclosure are colored to match or compliment the building's exterior fagade color. The Plan Commission approved the two -lot land division /certified survey map as requested with conditions and approved the Planned Development for a public utility structure (water tower) development with conditions. The following is the Plan Commission's discussion on this item. Ms. Williams stated this property is within the Marion/Pearl Redevelopment Area and commonly referred to as Parcel i. The City of Oshkosh Water Utility has expressed an interest in purchasing about the north one half of the parcel for construction of a city water tower. The request before the Commission consists of two parts. The first part is approval of a certified survey map to create two lots; the proposed water tower will be constructed on Lot 1. Lot 2 would be available for a development project. The property is zoned C -3 with a Planned Development Overlay. The proposed lot division complies with applicable zoning requirements. Staff is requesting two minor modifications to the certified survey map: 1) show an existing sanitary sewer located on proposed Lot 1 and 2) show the existing parking lot pavement on the east side of proposed Lot 2. The second item is a conditional use permit for the planned development of a public utility structure that includes construction of a 750,000 gallon water tower, a 4,800 sq. ft. telecommunications enclosure and a single access drive from the internal driveway. The new water tower is proposed to be a spheroid design and 176 feet in height. The height Item — C.SMICUPPD- Marion Road Water Twer exceeds the Winnebago County Airport Overlay Zoning height restrictions and the City is working with the FAA to obtain a height variance. Ms. Williams continued the exterior water tower design includes a solid white painted base and bulb and the City's newly redesigned City logo. The lower half of the bulb will be painted dark blue to help shield any potential condensation /mold that could occur on the outside of the bulb. The top of the water tower includes a 10 ft. antenna screen which will shield mechanical equipment and antennas from view. The telecommunications enclosure is about 20 ft. x 20 ft. and meets all setback requirements. The applicant has submitted a landscaping plan that exceeds the zoning requirements. The grading, erosion control and stormwater management plan have also been submitted and will need to be approved by the Department of Public Works, Mr. Thoms believed previous discussions on this parcel had included extending Riverway Drive to Marion Road. Is that not happening? Mr. Gohde stated the land needed to extend Riverway Drive will remain as green space for now until a decision is made. Traffic to the water tower site will be minimal and will access the site from the internal parking lot. Mr. Gohde noted that construction traffic will access the parcel from Riverway Drive. Mr. Thoms inquired if the internal driveway would be temporary then until Riverway Drive is constructed? Mr. Gohde stated he is not sure of the status of Riverway Drive being extended. He reiterated based on the minimal traffic to the water tower, access to the site will be from the internal drive. If changes occur, staff can re- evaluate the situation. Ms. Lohry inquired if there are telecommunication antennas on the existing tower? And will the new tower have antennas? Ms. Linda Mohr, CH2M, the City's consultant on this project, stated there are two telecommunication leases on the existing tower. Both will be moving to the new tower. As staff previously noted, mechanicals will be hidden on the top of the new tower. Ms. Lohry inquired if the frequency will be the same or increased? Ms. Mohr was not sure, but noted at a minimum, the frequency would probably be the same. Ms. Lohry was concerned about the public's safety due to all the existing telecommunication towers in the area, for example, the Police Department, Accu -Com, and others, and their proximity to all the residential apartments in the area. Is there any updated information on the effect of telecommunication antennas? Item — GSM /CUPPD- Marion .Road Water Tower Mr. Steve Brand, City of Oshkosh Water Utility, indicated he has reviewed some of the latest reports. The City has current technology on site and he is not aware of any major concerns. Ms. Lohry stated she cannot support this request until reports can be reviewed - indicating what is proposed is safe. Mr. Thoms noted that has been a concern in the past. However, as the Riverwalk area is developing and more people concentrate in the downtown area, there is additional need for telecommunication and this is another viable place to construct telecommunication antennas and they can be screened appropriately. Mr. Burich noted with the State deregulating data towers, it makes it difficult for municipalities to have some oversight in their placement and construction. Any data antennas on the water tower will at least be screened from view. Mr. Cummings inquired about the graphics. It appears the City logo will be used. Mr. Mohr stated the Stakeholder Committee reviewed 5 graphic options and decided on the new City logo with a dark blue bottom called a mask. She noted, however, the final paint color and graphic design (whether that be the logo or something else) would be up to the Common Council. The Stakeholder Committee felt the white tower would be blend in with the neighborhood. Mr. Mohr noted the graphics and color do not impact construction and changes can be made at a later date if necessary. Mr. Thoms stated he supports the color selection and graphics choice of the Stakeholders Committee, as well as the screening of the antennas. Ms. Propp also supported the color and graphics selections. Motion by Borsuk to move approval of the two lot land division as proposed with the condition that the existing sanitary sewer located on proposed Lot 1 and the existing parking lot pavement located on the east side of proposed Lot 2 be shown on the final certified survey map; and approval of the conditional use permit for the planned development of a public utility structure (water tower) on proposed Lot 1 with the following conditions: 1) Cross access easementslagreement are provided between the subject property and the property to the east for both driveways and drive aisles; 2) Wall mounted ITVAC units on the telecommunications enclosure are colored to match or complement the building's exterior fagade color. Seconded by Thoms. Motion carried 7 -1 (NAY: Lohry). Item — CSMICUPPD- Marion Road Water Tower Motion by Gray to approve -the planned development of a two tenant retail building located east of 1075 North Washburn Street with the following conditions which include altering condition #3 from 15 feet to 12.5 -15 feet and the addition of condition ##11 to increase vertical landscaping and /or vertical architectural features on the east facade: 1. Lot 1 is acquired and combined with Lot 2 or r-a cross access agreement is instituted between both property owners for installation and use of the proposed southern Washburn Street access drive. 2. Base standard modif cation for the north side yard setback as proposed. 3. Base standard modification for the reduction in the south side yard setbackfrom.19' 2" to 12.5 feet - 15 feet. 4. Base standard modification to allow two street access drives to the site, as proposed. 5. Base standard modification fog the reduction in separation between the southernmost drive and the. driveway on the neighboring property to the south from 125 foot to 90 feet. 6. Base standard modification for the elimination ofthe landscape island along the westernmost row ofparking adjacent to the westproperty line to allow for a pedestrian sidewalk connection to the building entrance walks. 7 Installation of landscaping buffer andlor other screening along the south lot line to be approved by the Department of Community Development. 8. Westernmost entrance to the parking lot be shifted east lo.line up with the next parking stall drive aisle. 9. Extend the pedestrian walkways from the north building facades to connect with the public sidewalk on Washburn Street and connect with the internal campus drive four -way intersection to the west. 10. The building design is enhanced on the east and south facades with elements thatprovide . articulation andlor breaks in the wall plane, per approval by the Department of Community Development. 11. Increase vertical landscaping or addition of vertical architectural features on the east facade _ per approval by the Department of Community Development. Seconded by Thoms. Mr. Cummings commented that he felt the east fagade required more than just landscape buffering . such as something with architectural integrity that would be aesthetically pleasing and compatible with the structure as it was a highly visible side of the development. Mr. Fojtik stated that he felt staff understands what the Commission desires to see and the additional condition addresses it adequately. Motion carried 7 -0. OTHER BUSINESS WATER TOWER RECONSTRUCTION Mr. Gohde inquired as to what information the Plan Commission desired to discuss regarding the Marion Road water tower reconstruction. Plan Commission Minutes 6 March 3, 2015 5 Mr. Borsuk stated that he wanted to discuss the proposed location as he had concerns with the decision to move the water tower to another site in the general area and what would be done with the former site. Steve Brand, Public Works Utility Manager, passed out photos to the Commission members of various color schemes that were not included with the information distributed with their board packets. Mr. Gohdc reviewed the site plan depicting the location of the current water tower and the proposed new location when reconstructed. He discussed the adjacent sites and uses and stated that relocation of the tower is being considered to avoid having the water tower out of commission until the new one is constructed. He displayed on the map the proposed new location which would be south of the Accu- Com facility site which would be in close proximity to the original water-tower location. Mr. Thoms questioned if there was any reason why the water tower has to be located near the riverwalk. Mr. Gohde explained that the City's water system has been in place since 1936 and is designed around its current location and further explained how the system functions and the additional costs to the overall system that would be needed related to moving it to another site. Mr. Gray inquired if the design would be a Stakeholder Committee decision. Mr. Gohde responded that there was a stakeholder meeting held last month and another one scheduled this month. He reviewed the four types of water tower styles available and stated that the Committee has settled on two designs to consider. He also discussed the features and advantages and disadvantages of each choice. Mr. Brand discussed the many architectural features available as well as the color schemes or other features that could enhance the site. Commission members were welcome to join the stakeholder meeting if so desired. Mr. Borsuk stated that there was some merit to moving it from its current location and his concern with what we do with the existing water tower site once the new tower is constructed. Mr. Buck commented that both the current location and the proposed new location are located in a Planned Development district therefore they would require Plan Commission review. Mr. Borsuk stated that he wanted to make sure that the new location is the best choice and that it would not limit the development of other properties in the vicinity. Mr. Thoms commented that it was a practical matter and that the water tower could be relocated but it would be very costly. Commission members discussed the example provided of the Greendale site where the new water tower was constructed in the near vicinity of the original structure. Mr. Thorns questioned what was involved with the cell antenna issues. on the water tower. Mr. Brand-responded that the City received $50,000 a year from cell tower providers that utilize the water tower for placement of antennas and that the City would like to continue this arrangement Ran Commission Minutes March 3, 2015 however they do not want them to detract from the aesthetic appearance of the new water tower. He provided examples of stealthing mechanisms screening for the antennas that would be considered and a building on the site would also be under consideration. Mr. Gray questioned when the proposed construction was scheduled to begin. Mr. Brand indicated that they hope to start the project next year and it would take 12 to 16 months to complete. Mr. Gray stated that he appreciate_ d the information and requested that they keep the Plan Commission informed on this matter. Mr. Brand commented that the next Stakeholder Committee meeting was scheduled March 5t' at 6:00 pm. There being no fiuther business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:28 pm. (Hinz/Cununings) Respectfully submitted, David L. Buck Principal Planner Plan Commission Minutes 8 March 3, 2015 7 FINAL MEETING SUMMARY 0 Marion Road Water Tower Replacement Project ON February 5, 2015 Stakeholder Committee Meeting STAKEHOLDER Tim Franz, City of Oshkosh Fire Leif Larson, Larson Galleries, LLC COMMITTEE Department Diane Volstedt, representative of ATTENDEES: Andy Dumke, Alliance Development neighboring property owner JoAnne Rife, University of Wisconsin — Darryn Burich, City of Oshkosh Oshkosh Department of Community Development John Casper, Oshkosh Chamber of Megan Lang, City of Oshkosh Business Commerce Improvement District Steve Brand, City of Oshkosh Water Utility Bob Cornell, City of Oshkosh resident MEETING, Linda Mohr, CH2M HILL FACILITATORS: Susan Butler, CH2M HILL Tracy Taylor, City of Oshkosh Department of Public Works PREPARED BY: City of Oshkosh DATE: February 7, 2015 This draft meeting summary is subject to review and approval at the March 5, 2015 Stakeholder Committee meeting. Meeting resources The following handouts and information supplement this summary and are attached for reference: • Meeting agenda • Meeting PowerPoint presentation • Collage of Marion Road Tower images • Collage of other tower images • Meeting sign -in sheet, including public observers of the meeting Stakeholder committee and meeting purpose The purpose of the February 5, 2015 meeting of the Marion Road Tower Replacement Stakeholder Committee (Committee) was to start the process of community engagement in the preliminary design of a highly visible water tower. The twofold emphasis of this meeting was to provide to the Committee and meeting observers background information on the City of Oshkosh (City) water system and to start identifying the community's preferences for the tower replacement project. The second Committee meeting, March 5, 2015, will further the discussion of community preferences for the project including potential cost and project implementation impacts. A potential third Committee meeting will be held in April to review the outcomes of the public engagement process and address any open discussion items. Committee and public input will be included in the preliminary design report that will be submitted for City Common Council review and approval. Overall summary After receiving technical presentations on the purpose and function of water towers in a water distribution system, regulatory requirements, the results of a 2013 -2014 Marion Tower Study and types of water towers, MARION ROAD WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT FEBRUARY 5, 2015 STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING the Committee members participated in a facilitated exercise to identify priorities for the tower and surrounding facilities. There was general consensus that the most important element was the tower's ability to function as designed, followed by aesthetics within the City's budget for the project. The Committee members were also in general agreement that the street level elements (e.g., fencing and landscaping) should be attractive, match the City's design standards and enhance the street -level experience. Further discussion is needed regarding which type of tower is preferred and the aesthetic quality of the tower (blue or cream colored to "blend in" as much as possible or painted to become a defining feature for the neighborhood or the City). Water system background The City Water Utility operates and maintains a public water system to provide high quality drinking water in sufficient quantities to meet its customers' needs including fire protection. The City water system is comprised of Lake Winnebago water supply intakes, a Water Filtration Plant to treat water to safe drinking water standards, water storage and pumping facilities, and over 300 miles of distribution watermains. The City's system is divided into two pressure zones with 90 percent of customer demand in the main pressure zone and 10 percent of customer demand in the high pressure zone. The Marion Road Tower is one of three towers in the main pressure zone. Important ways that water towers improve the reliability of the water system and allow the City to minimize operating costs include the following: • Elevated water storage helps the City maintain distribution system water pressures required by law. o Loss of system pressure may result in possible water contamination and public health risk. • Distribution system pumping is costly part of water system operation. Having sufficient volume of elevated storage allows the City to operate distribution system pumps at night when electrical power costs are lowest. • Elevated storage equalizes fluctuations in customer demand that varies hourly. • Elevated storage rapidly provides large volumes of water for fighting fires, saving lives and property. • During emergencies, e.g., loss of electrical power, elevated storage helps meet critical water needs until the return to normal operation. • Water towers act to dampen water hammer (hydraulic surge) that can occur in the distribution system; reducing the effect of water hammer reduces strain and potential watermain breaks. Marion Tower Study findings The Marion Tower was erected in 1936 and is near the end of its useful life. Since the Marion Tower was commissioned, the City added elevated storage in the main pressure zone at Fernau Avenue and 91h Avenue. The City conducted the Marion Tower Study in 2013 — 2014 to investigate the impacts of removing the Marion Tower from the system, determine the storage capacity if the tower is replaced, and to consider alternate tower locations. The study findings and recommendations include the following: If the Marion Tower is not replaced, the City cannot provide the same levels of service for fire protection and reliable supply to customers as it does today. Further, with only the Fernau Avenue and 91h Avenue towers in the main pressure zone, the City's ability to meet fire flow requirements are dramatically reduced when either of the remaining towers are out of service for routine inspections (days duration) or scheduled maintenance (months duration). This puts the downtown area particularly at risk. • If the Marion Tower is not replaced, the City's Insurance Service Office Public (fire) Protection Classification will be reduced and consequently insurance rates in the City of Oshkosh would increase. The total combined system storage (Water Filtration Plant clearwells and towers) of 6,600,000 gallons is an adequate volume to meet current and projected future needs. Replacing the existing 0 MARION ROAD WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT FEBRUARY 5, 2015 STAKEHOLDER COMMTTEE MEETING 750,000 gallon capacity tower with a new 750,000 - gallon tower was recommended in the Marion Tower Study. The Marion Tower is located in area of former industrial land use under redevelopment to future mixed use (commercial, high density residential, recreational) near the Fox River. Alternative sites to the redevelopment area were identified on the basis of the availability of the existing distribution system piping to support tower operation without extensive watermain replacement. Relocating the tower costs an estimated 25 percent more than reusing the current location and a longer implementation schedule would be needed to acquire land, additional permits, and conduct public outreach for neighbors of the new site. Constructing the replacement tower at the current tower site, at an estimated project cost of $3,700,000 was recommended. Question: Does the tower need to be replaced now? Response: The option to rehabilitate the existing tower was also considered in the Marion Tower Study. The tower is 80 years old and is in fair condition. Based on recent inspection, the tower could be rehabilitated to extend its life an estimated 20 years. Then, tower replacement in 2035 -2040 was recommended. Because of other planned and anticipated significant future water utility construction projects, the City has decided to replace the Marion Road tower now. A PDF copy of the Marion Tower Study will be posted to the City's website with the draft Committee meeting minutes. Question: Did the study consider the condition of the watermains in the immediate vicinity of the tower? Response: No, the study did not include characterization of specific mains in the vicinity; however, extensive watermain replacement took place in 2001 with area roadway reconstruction projects. Question: If Marion Tower didn't exist today and we need this tower, where would you Taut it? Response: That question was not specifically explored in the study. The areas that were identified as potential alternative tower locations were identified by the presence of distribution system piping that may support tower operation and the appearance of open land to site a tower. A general observation is that the locations of the Fernau Avenue, Marion Road, and 9th Avenue towers in the northeast, central and southwest areas of the main pressure zone, respectively, contribute to system hydraulic performance and reliability, Question: Flow many gallons of the 750,000 gallons in Marion Road Tower are used every day? Response: The answer is about 750,000 gallons. The City has an operational goal to fill and empty tanks daily to minimize water age and keep water fresh. The City monitors demand constantly and adjusts water production and pumping rates to achieve this goal. Tower styles and requirements There are four types of towers that could be constructed: spheroid, fluted column, composite, and multi -leg. These structures will all meet the water system's function requirements and have similar capital costs of about $2,000,000. The most significant maintenance cost for water towers is repainting of the structural steel. Over a 90 year life, assuming repainting is done every 15 years, the net present value of painting ranges from approximately $623,000 for a composite tank to $1,500,000 for a fluted column tank. The tower type with the greatest long -term (lifecycle) costs is the multi -leg tank. Marion Road replacement tower requirements The replacement tower will be designed to meet all regulatory requirements and proven drinking water industry standards. The tower site will include provisions for the continuation of cell phone company antennas and equipment. Currently cell phone company leases at Marion Tower provide approximately $50,000 per year revenue to the City. It is proposed that the cell phone antennas on the tower will be screened and the cell phone equipment located at grade will be enclosed in a building. The City also proposes to provide site landscaping appropriate for the neighborhood and consistent with landscaping of 10 MARION ROAD WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT FEBRUARY 5, 2015 STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING other City properties. In conformance with regulations and best practices, the site will be secured to prohibit unauthorized access to the tower. Decorative site fencing, appropriate for the area and consistent with City architectural standards, will be used. Since the Marion Tower Study was completed, the City has further considered how the project will be implemented. To minimize the risks to customer service that could result when Marion Tower would be out of service if reconstructed on its current site, the City is currently investigating the possibility of locating the replacement tower about 140 feet east of its current location in order to keep the existing tower in service throughout the construction of the new tower. Another potential benefit to locating the tower to the east pertains to area land use plans. The existing tower is located on a small parcel surrounded by oddly - shaped parcels owned by others. If the current City -owned parcel is no longer used for the tower, a portion of it could be made available for redevelopment as part of the other parcel(s), making those parcels more conventionally shaped. Question: Do all towers cost the same? Did the City budget $2,000,000 for the tower? Response: The different tower styles have very similar capital costs of approximately $2,000,000. The costs of maintaining each type of tower over 80 to 100 years varies due to the amount of steel needing periodic repainting. The City budgeted $4,000,000 for the project which, in addition to the tower installation, includes construction of site fencing, landscaping, features to support cell phone company leases, permitting, engineering, other related project costs, and contingency. Question: How long would it take to build the new tower? Response: Based on input from three leading tower suppliers, the duration of tower construction may range from SO weeks to 16 months, depending on weather conditions. Question: What happens to meeting water needs if tower is re -built on the same site? Response: Water demands can be met and system pressures maintained when the Marion Road Tower is out of service by operating the high lift pumps at the Water Filtration Plant more frequently and for longer duration. When Marion Road Tower is out of service for an extended period of time, Fernau and Stn Avenue towers will need to be filled more frequently. During these periods, operating costs will increase with increased pump operation. Meeting demands and fire flow requirements presents a real challenge if Fernau or Stn Avenue towers are down for inspection or maintenance while Marion is off -line. Question: Can you schedule work on other towers to avoid multiple towers being out of service at the same time? Response: Yes, the City typically schedules tower work so that only one tower is out of service at any time. Question: What is the land cost of the potential site to the east of the current site? Response: The land cost is unknown at the time. Stakeholder exercise - community preferences for the tower project As part of a group exercise, stakeholders were asked to respond to a number of questions. Responses and Committee discussion follow: Question: In thinking about the overall project [tower, streetscape (fencing and landscaping) and equipment enclosure], what are the three most important criteria that you would like the Common Council to consider in making decisions about the tower? (Answers might include things like costs, aesthetics of the tower, or streetscape design.) • A top priority for most all of the Committee is that the tower has to work (provide water for customers, provide fire protection, meet regulations). • Atop priority for the Committee is aesthetics; comments included the following: o The tower should create the least visual impediment; smallest structure in the air ill MARION ROAD WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT FEBRUARY 5, 2015 STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING o This project presents an opportunity for art o At the ground level, the tower site should be compatible with surrounding buildings and area • Controlling project cost is important to manage water rates • The tower should be easy and cost - effective to maintain over time. Space is needed to avoid impacting neighbors during future periodic painting work. Question: Focusing just on the water tower itself, based on what you know today, what preferences do you have? Type of tower (spheroid, fluted column, composite, multi -leg, no preference)? Generally, Committee favored a spheroid or composite style tower and provided the comments below: Multi -leg tower. Prefer not to have a multi -leg tower. There have been vandals who climb this tower and get stuck. Also, the maintenance costs are greatest with multi -leg. A multi -leg tower style looks dated. Fluted column. Prefer this style because it offers storage space for City parts and equipment. Prefer not have fluted column because it is a larger ground level footprint. Spheroid. Prefer spheroid because it has the smallest visual impact in the air and at the ground. Composite. The concrete column can be customized to include features like windows. Concrete is a more neutral material. Prefer not have composite because, like the fluted column, the storage space feature has a larger footprint. Color? Color preferences fell into two categories: those that blend with surroundings or those that stand out. Preferences include the following: • The colors to blend with the site (at ground level) and the skyscape. • A "blue -ish" color with something nice painted on it • A neutral color like cream • Blend with the color of the surrounding apartments • The colors should standout and depict something that says "Oshkosh" or "Marion /Pearl Neighborhood" • Could the tower be constructed with a neutral "blank canvas" color and then a painting design be decided later? We don't want to lose the opportunity to do it right. Design features? Preferences for project design features include the following: • As "not- noticeable" as possible • Blend with surroundings at ground level and include nice landscaping • Streetscaping is important, especially if it moves to the east • Nothing too trendy, something that looks good for a long time • A neighborhood park near the base (not on secure part of site) Another comment briefly discussed is 'What is meant by "blend " ?' That's a concept that means different things to different people. And with a tall structure like a water tower, how it could "blend in" is not clear. Other design feature ideas offered from a meeting observer include a fountain around the column of the tower and /or floodlighting to accent design element(s) of tower. iiV MARION ROAD WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT FEBRUARY S. 2015 STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING Question; What are the top three things that are important to you or that would you like to see in the streetscape /landscape? (This might include lighting, fencing material, compatibility with the neighborhood design standards or similar design elements.) Committee input included the following: • Good fencing will go a long way; fencing should be consistent with other area fences; use available City architectural standards • Site should look nice from surrounding areas, including street level views • If this is an art attraction, then provide some space to site and view art • Cell phone equipment enclosures should be architecturally compatible with other area structures • Aesthetics of the tower are the highest priority • Include appropriate plantings. How close can trees be located to the tower? Next Steps In preparation for the next Committee meeting, March 5, 2015, the City will investigate Committee preferences including any additional comments received by February 12, 2015, in terms of potential costs, schedule, and implementation impacts. 13 Marion Road Tower Replacement Stakeholder Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday, February 5, 2015 6.00 - 7:30 PM Senior Citizen's Center Willow Room Welcome and Introductions Purpose of Committee Stakeholder Process Water System Background Tower Styles and Design Requirements BREAK Committee Exercise - Community Preferences Rank Preferences Goals for March Meeting 14 Welcome and Introductions 0 15 Marian Road Tower Replacement Project Stakeholder Committee Meeting February 5, 2095 1 JI / On - rI. CH2MHILL, G7 EDIXON Welcome and Introductions 0 15 Purpose of Committee 0 .� Stakeholder committee purpose ■ Engage the community in the preliminary design phase of a high profile project UnM.mv0, —. Nulwr Ram HlrFaria Oenimta/m rirxp+Nn feYe.� BurlMli QHlrtel 2 16 Stakeholder committee process �sda„ a aes%■ AenW Common M1 Council Approval serlwralaw am shme4ordr tM input YWue put GWMVlbllon ■ Gather meaningful input through stakeholder involvement ■ Bring to the Common Council a preliminary design representing consensus on the project features that best meet the needs of the water system and the community Community input will shape this project Common Council Approval % 3 17 DRAFT MEETING SUMMARY 0 Marion Road Water Tower Replacement Project - - ON March 5, 2015 Stakeholder Committee Meeting STAKEHOLDER Mark Boettcher, City of Oshkosh Fire Leif Larson, Larson Galleries, LLC COMMITTEE Department Diane Volstedt, representative of ATTENDEES: Andy Dumke, Alliance Development neighboring property owner JoAnne Rife, University of Wisconsin — Liz Williams, City of Oshkosh Department Oshkosh of Community Development John Casper, City of Oshkosh Chamber of Megan Lang, City of Oshkosh Business Commerce Improvement District Steve Brand, City of Oshkosh Water Utility Bob Cornell, City of Oshkosh resident MEETING Linda Mohr, CH2M HILL FACILITATORS: Tracy Taylor, City of Oshkosh Department of Public Works PREPARED BY: City of Oshkosh DATE: March S, 2015 This draft meeting summary is subject to review and approval by stakeholder committee members by March 23, 2015. Meeting resources The following handouts and information supplement this summary and are attached for reference: • Meeting agenda • Meeting PowerPoint presentation • Collage of structures and fences located in the Marion Road /Pearl Avenue neighborhood • Collage of structures from Marion Road /Pearl Avenue Redevelopment Plan • Illustrations of towers to depict scale and tower style • Meeting sign -in sheet, including public observers of the meeting Stakeholder committee and meeting purpose The purpose of the March 5, 2015 meeting of the Marion Road Tower Replacement Stakeholder Committee (Committee) was to continue the process of community engagement in the preliminary design of a highly visible water tower. The twofold emphasis of this meeting was to provide to the Committee and meeting observers supplemental information on discussion items from the February 51h Committee meeting and to gather the Committee's preferences on project aesthetics. It was decided by the Committee that a third meeting during the preliminary design would not be necessary. Committee members will provide comments via email on these draft minutes and a summary of this public input process for inclusion in the technical preliminary design report. The Committee was interested in reconvening during the final design phase to review development of the aesthetic features of the project. Review and approval of February 5, 2015 meeting minutes The Committee moved to approve the draft February 5, 2015 meeting minutes amended to include the following clarification under the heading "Marion Road replacement tower requirements ": If the current City -owned parcel is no longer used for the tower, a portion of it could be made available for redevelopment 18 MARION ROAD WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT MARCH 5, 2015 STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING as part of the other parcel(s), making those parcels more conventionally shaped. These minutes are posted to the City's website. Follow -up on February meeting The following information was presented and discussed: Tower maintenance A schedule of routine maintenance of City towers was presented. Maintenance activities for each tower and the associated time the tank is out of service are listed below: • Annual cleaning and inspection by City personnel — duration 8 days • Comprehensive tank inspection (every 5 years) per state regulations — duration 8 days • Interior or exterior painting (every 15 years) — duration 90 days • Tank replaced (every 80 — 100 years) — duration 365 days Routine maintenance is conducted during warm weather months. To the extent possible, the City schedules maintenance to avoid having two towers out of service at the same time. Space for tower maintenance When towers are painted, a containment shroud is erected to prevent off -site migration of sandblasting sand or paint. A 15 -foot radius of clear space around the tank perimeter is recommended for the shroud. Some ground space also needs to be available for mobilized painting contractor equipment. If trees are incorporated in the project, they will be located inside the perimeter fence and outside the area needed for painting. The City has had incidents of vandals using trees to help scale fencing at the Filtration Plant. While this doesn't happen often, the consequences of unauthorized entry and suspected tampering with a tower are significant. Question: How tall will the fence be? At this point, the plan is for a 6 -foot tall fence, but final dimensions will established during final design and will depend on zoning requirements. Watermain improvements needed if Marion Road tower is removed In the Marion Tower Study, an alternative to remove and not replace the Marion Road tower was considered. The study did not include an estimate of the watermains that would need to be replaced if the tower was removed. Fallowing the first Committee meeting, the City's geographic information system (GIS) and computerized hydraulic model of the distribution was used to identify likely watermains that would be needed to support this alternative. About two miles of mains of various sized are needed at estimated cost of $15,900,000. In addition to these Watermain improvements, the capacity of the 9th Avenue tower would need to be expanded to offset the 750,000 gallons provided by the Marion Road tower. The estimated cost of a 2,000,000 - gallon 9`1' Avenue tower is $5,500,000. Watermain improvements needed if tower is relocated In the Marion Tower Study, six alternative tower locations were identified based on the presence of nearby large capacity watermains. The locations are on parcels that did not have existing structures and are currently owned by the City of Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin Regents, Fox Valley Technical College, and Paine Museum and Arboretum, In the preliminary evaluation, two City -owned parcels near the Riverside and Masonic Cemeteries were identified as candidate locations. Upon closer inspection, it was determined that these locations are in active cemetery use. However, the north end of Riverside Cemetery has some open land that is not in use. This location (near Algoma Blvd and Packer Ave) was selected to further evaluate the watermain impacts of relocating the tower. Using the City's GIS and distribution system, an estimated 1 mile of new mains would be needed to improve the pipe network in this area and support tower operation. The 19 MARION ROAD WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT MARCH 5, 2015 STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING estimated costs of these watermains is $8,600,000. This cost does not include the estimated $4,000,000 needed for the new tower. Question: Given the City is working to redevelop the Marion Road /Pearl Avenue area and that some people consider a water tower detracts from the neighborhood, is there any other location that the tower could be located? is there other City -owned land available near large watermains (so that moving the tower doesn't involve $8,000,000 in new watermains)? Yes, if the tower is located in another downtown location near existing large watermains, less distribution system piping improvements would be needed. The City has not considered parcels owned by others with existing structures as candidate locations. The City has not investigated potential community planning constraints to relocating the tower to another neighborhood. Costs associated with simple vs "iconic" paint During the first meeting there was an interest in identifying the costs of tower paint alternatives — simple (a single color with the City logo, like the other City towers) and iconic (statement theme paint, like the Rosemont, Illinois "rose bud "). Iconic exterior paint costs about $100,000 more than simple exterior paint. The cost for interior and exterior painting every 15 years is as follows, • Composite style, simple paint - $178,000 • Spheroid style, simple paint - $232,000 • Composite style, iconic paint - $268,000 • Spheroid style, iconic paint - $322,000 Costs associated with composite column architectural features During the first meeting there was expressed interest in composite towers with design elements in the concrete column. The estimated capital cost impact of incorporating design features is as follows: • Windows in column, additional capital cost - $200,000 • Clocks in column, additional capital cost - $150,000 An example of composite column interiors being used of storage and office space was distributed. Breakdown of $4,000,000 project budget The following chart was presented to provide additional information about the budget breakdown. Cost Breakdown: $4,000,000 Marion Road Tower Replacement Project 2W ConlTngencp CI a,,d Newtank peunillnw lonslruel�un J" , Wes tax Existing tank demolition Cell equipmenlencloswe Site tenting s landscaping Ccq anlerma sstCeyi site mad 4 lighting Lfism9 system 20 MARION ROAD WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT MARCH 5, 2015 STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING Overall summary After receiving additional information about tower alternatives and costs, Committee members rated their individual preferences for tower project aesthetics (Figure 1). FIGURE 1 Committee ratings of tower features Tower type and paint style 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Simple Iconic Simple Iconic Composite Composite spheroid spheroid composite composite column column clocks windows Tower project features 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ■ 0 Site Decorative Decorative Cell antenna Decorative Other landscaping fence equipment concealment lighting building Next Steps The City will post draft March 5, 2015 meeting minutes, along with the meeting handouts, to the City's website by March 16`x'. The Committee is requested to provide review comments on the draft minutes by Monday, March 23`d The Committee will be contacted at final design milestones (60 percent complete design and 90 percent complete design) to provide input on aesthetic features of the project. 4 21 0 DRAFT MEETING SUMMARY Marion Road Water Tower Replacement Project ON THE WATER April 19, 2016 Stakeholder Committee Meeting This draft meeting summary is subject to review and approval by stakeholder committee members by May 13, 2016. Meeting resources The following handouts and information supplement this summary and are attached for reference: • Meeting agenda • New tower site landscaping plan • Material board • Exterior paint display • Logo evaluation handout • Potential logos display Collage of other similar tower images A GoogleEarth -based 'fly over' animation of new tower was displayed at the meeting, but is not included with this summary. Purpose The purpose of the April 19, 2016 meeting of the Marion Road Tower Replacement Project Stakeholder Committee (Committee) was to continue the process of community engagement in the design of the water tower. The emphasis of this meeting was to provide to the Committee and meeting observers final design information and to gather the Committee's preferences on project aesthetics. Discussion Highlights • All of the materials on display were described. This information will also be used for the City Site Review Process, Planning Commission Review, and a project update presentation to the Common Council. i A MARION ROAD WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT PROSECT APRIL 19, 2016 STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEELNG • Regarding schedule, the tower design documents will be complete in May and applications for State and City approvals are underway. • Since the stakeholder meetings last year, the City updated its logo (refer to logo evaluation handout). • The paint colors selected for stakeholder voting reflect the preference for colors that blend with the skyscape and the neighborhood architecture. The actual paint samples provide the best indication of true color. The colors in graphic programs (i.e., logo option display and GoogleEarth animation) are close but not true. • The potential logos or art for the water include two "old /existing" City logos, Options 1 and 4 (refer to potential logos display). Use of these familiar versions of the City will technically not be supported during the City approval process. • The new City logo is included in Options 2 and 3. Option 3 includes dark paint on the underside of the tank to mask mold and mildew that can accumulate in that area because condensation is slaw to dry. The handout of other spheroid type towers, including some with similar painting, was referenced. • Option 5 is a placeholder for "art that is representative of the community" and "related to water ". The City could decide to bid the tower construction without a final logo selection, Recall from previous meetings, painting a basic logo design costs about $10,000 and painting an iconic design, e.g., Rosemount [Illinois] Rose, costs $100,000 more. In past conversations, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission has indicated it would allow extra painting costs (beyond a basic logo) to be included in water rates. However, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has indicated costs for aesthetic features like highly - stylized paint will not be eligible for the low interest Safe Drinking Water Loan Program because it is not essential to water system functionality. Voting Results The stakeholder committee members voted on their preference for tower color and logo as follows; Exterior Paint Color Preference 30 ®Albatross ❑Cold Wind []Milkweed DTankWhite ■Springwater z MARION ROAD WATER TOWER REPLACEMENT PR03ECT APRIL 19, 2016 STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING Logo /Art Preference 30 25 20!T 15 10 L 24 5 M Old City Logo ❑ New City Logo ❑ New City Logo with Mask ❑Abstract Wave Logo ■Sailboat /Other Art Image Next Steps The City will post draft April 19, 2016, meeting minutes, along with the meeting handouts, to the City's website by May 6, 2016. The Committee is requested to provide review comments on the draft minutes by Friday, May 20, 2016. The City will advance the project through completion and permitting so it can be publicly bid this summer. Marion Road Tower Replacement Stakeholder Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 19, 2016 6:00 — 7:00 PM Oshkosh Seniors Center Welcome View & discuss design materials View & discuss tower color and logo or art options Vote your preference for tower exterior appearance Provide other input for Water Utility and Common Council consideration Adjourn 25 a a� CfJ cli 4 5 O X_ C .n C/) Q O U CD C O Cn C O [C1 2E L m (D N 0 4 Cr C [d QS C f i U r itl Y Z.v P MANN 4 N CL R N 00 %-1 i 0 �i d W 0 11 Lo d O� G .c CL U) no C 1i 3 ti 0 v 0 r 3 c 19 i H R� A Q 7 � I 2 I0-- KdrKw Avird *at w I(jww kW4r,.fcrr&-fFl P,,tjt- AM Zb City of Oshkosh Logo Evaluation In 2015 the City of Oshkosh logo existed in well over 100 different versions throughout City departments and divisions. Numerous design variations, types of fonts and colors were in use. A lack of strong design guidelines resulted in on -going proliferation of logo variations. The City wanted a more effective, single visual brand. Refreshed City of Oshkosh Logo The new City logo acknowledges the underlying strengths of previous logo: Water, sky and forward - leaning wave Circular orientation » Blue color(s) to represent the City's historic association with water The refreshed logo has the following benefits: » Eliminates unnecessary elements of the previous logo Provides a formal geometric logo structure >> Uses blue colors to more effectively represent water and sky Includes a font type that is complementary to the logo form or Oshkosh 29 3--. 6(6h. 2 ti O z O H V) Q C4U RE r4� col 31 n lJ 1 1�1f�«J I� ON THE WATER APPLICANT INFORMATION City of Oshkosh Application ❑ Planned Development Review ❑ Conditional Use Permit Review * *PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT USING BLACK INK ** SUBMIT TO: Dept. of Community Development 215 Church Ave., P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903 -1130 PHONE: (920) 236 -5059 Petitioner: Linda Mohr, P.E. /CH2M Engineers, Inc. Date: Petitioner's Address: 135 S. 84th Street, Suite 400 City: Milwaukee State: W1 Zip: 53214 Telephone #: (414) 847 -0205 Fax: (414) 454 -8793 Other Contact # or Email: lmohr @ch2m.com Status of Petitioner (Please Check): ❑ Owner EXRepresentative ❑ Tenant ❑ Prospective Buyer Petitioner's Signature (required): OWNER INFORMATION Owner(s): Steve Brand, City of oshkosh Public Works Utilities Bureau Manager Owner(s) Address: 215 Church Avenue, PO Box 1130 Telephone #: ( 920 ) 232 -5362 City: Oshkosh Date: Date: State: WI Zip: 54903 -1130 Fax: ( 920) 232 -5366 Other Contact # or Email: sbrand @ci.oshkosh.wi.us Ownership Status (Please Check): []Individual ❑ Trust ❑ Partnership ❑ Corporation X Public Water System 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. Property Owner's Signature: SITE INFORMATION Address/Location of Proposed Project: (1) 429 Marion Road; (2) 50 Proposed Project Type: Water Tower Replacement Date: (1) 901 -0249 -0000 Drive Parcel No. (2) 901- 0200 -0000 Current Use of Property: (1) Water Tower; (2) Vacant Zoning: C3 Land Uses Surrounding Site: North; (1) Vacated buildings; (2) Vacant South: (1) Vacated building; (2) Vacant East: (1) Vacant; (2) Parking lot, Vacated Pharmacy West: (1) Vacated building; (2) Water Tower "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. Mahe 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 Reed ?)2, 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. The replacement water tower provides water for customers and fire protection; it does not have a negative impace on the health, safety, and welfare of occupants of surrounding lands. 2. Pedestrian and vehicular circulation and safety. The development does no impace pedestrian or vehicular circulation.. The locked tower site will be accessed from existing paved areas to the east. 3. Noise, air, water, or other forms of environmental pollution. The tower does not negatively impact noise, air water or other environmental conditions. 4. The demand for and availability of public services and facilities. The replacement tower helps the City of Oshkosh maintain its current level of water service to meet customer demands and provide fire protection. 5. Character and future development of the area. Existing area land use includes high density residential dwellings, light commercial, and future redevelopment of vacated industrial property. 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.) Ll 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 Li Two (2) 8 %" x 11 (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. '31� City of Oshkosh Site Plan Review Project Narrative The City of Oshkosh Marion Tower is an elevated, 750,000 - gallon water storage tank at 429 Marion Road between the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh and the City's historic downtown business district. The surrounding land uses include high density residential dwellings, light commercial establishments, and former industrial property undergoing redevelopment. The Marion Tower is also located near the Oshkosh River Walk, an urban trail along the Fox River. The Marion Tower was erected in 1936 and, while it has been maintained and routinely inspected, it is of poor physical condition and near the end of its useful life. The need to evaluate and identify a plan of action for the tower was first recommended in the 2013 City of Oshkosh Water Distribution System Hydraulic Model and Planning Study. An investigation of existing system storage and tower alternatives, including abandonment of the storage facility, was conducted in the 2014 Marion Tower Study. The engineering study recommended the City maintain its current volume of ground -level and elevated storage, including a tower at Marion Road. In 2015, the City retained an engineering consultant for the design of the Marion Road Water Tower Replacement Project. Because of its location and visibility, the City engaged the community in the project design through a stakeholder committee. To gather input on the proposed project that would meet both the functional requirements of the Oshkosh Water Utility and the aesthetic needs of the community, the committee was comprised of representatives of the downtown Business Improvement District, the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Planning Department, the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, the City of Oshkosh Water Utility, the City of Oshkosh Fire Department, and the City of Oshkosh Department of Planning and Community Development. Other committee members included an adjacent property owner, a local artist, and a retired citizen. The committee met three times and meeting minutes, along with all the materials used to inform and engage the public representatives, are posted to the City's website under "Public Works, Engineering, Quick Links at: http: / /www.ci.oshl(osh.wi.us /Public Works /. As the result of committee meetings, community input is reflected in the project landscaping, a decorative fence, enclosures for at -grade telecommunications equipment, and a preferred tower exterior paint design. The design elements improve the project appearance from both the street -level and skyline perspectives. Making reasonable design accommodations for the telecommunications equipment maintains a source of revenue for the City from existing leases. During design development, the City made arrangements to purchase from the Marion Pearl Redevelopment Authority an adjacent vacant brownfield parcel at 50 Riverway Drive to locate the new tower. Constructing a new tower while keeping the existing tower in service minimizes risks for the City and its customers. Once the new tower has been commissioned, the existing tower will be demolished and the site restored for potential future use. The project will be implemented in a single construction contract. The proposed project schedule is August 2016 through March 2018. With the completed project, there will be no residents or customers at the new water tower. The water tower is an unmanned facility that is monitored through the City's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system. The water tower is inspected routinely and maintained by City Water Utility personnel. Telecommunications company service technicians periodically visit the site to maintain their equipment. The service technician visits are supervised by City Water Utility personnel. The completed project does not include dwelling units. The floor area within each of two equipment enclosures is approximately 200 square feet. The floor area within the tower base is about 960 square feet. The landscaped area and paved areas are about 11,000 and 2,180 square feet, respectively. 2J'1 The completed project does not generate noise, glare, odors, or vibrations. During construction, environmental impacts will be controlled to levels allowed by City and State construction permits. The completed project will not impact area pedestrian or vehicular traffic. During construction, traffic will comply with City of Oshkosh- designated truck routes. 3'�_) Mail Processing Center isFederal Aviation Administration Southwest Regional Office Obstruction Evaluation Group 10101 Hillwood Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 Issued Date: 02/02/2016 Steve Brand City of Oshkosh 215 Church Avenue PO Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903 -1130 Aeronautical Study No. 2015 - AGL - 17519 -OE ** DETERMINATION OF NO HAZARD TO AIR NAVIGATION ** The Federal Aviation Administration has conducted an aeronautical study under the provisions of 49 U.S.C., Section 44718 and if applicable Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 77, concerning: Structure: Water Tank Marion Road Water Tower Location: Oshkosh, WI Latitude: 44- 01- 04.27N NAD 83 Longitude: 88-32-39.45W Heights: 750 feet site elevation (SE) 186 feet above ground level (AGL) 936 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) This aeronautical study revealed that the structure does not exceed obstruction standards and would not be a hazard to air navigation provided the following condition(s), if any, is(are) met: It is required that FAA Form 7460 -2, Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration, be e -filed any time the project is abandoned or: At least 10 days prior to start of construction (7460 -2, Part 1) _X_ Within S days after the construction reaches its greatest height (7460 -2, Part 2) Based on this evaluation, marking and lighting are not necessary for aviation safety. However, if marking/ lighting are accomplished on a voluntary basis, we recommend it be installed and maintained in accordance with FAA Advisory circular 7017460 -1 L. This determination expires on 08/02/2017 unless: (a) the construction is started (not necessarily completed) and FAA Form 7460 -2, Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration, is received by this office, (b) extended, revised, or terminated by the issuing office. (c) the construction is subject to the licensing authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and an application for a construction permit has been filed, as required by the FCC, within 6 months of the date of this determination. In such case, the determination expires on the date prescribed by the FCC for completion of construction, or the date the FCC denies the application. Page I of 2 P NOTE: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE E -FILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE. AFTER RE- EVALUATION OF CURRENT OPERATIONS IN THE AREA OF THE STRUCTURE TO DETERMINE THAT NO SIGNIFICANT AERONAUTICAL CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED, YOUR DETERMINATION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ONE EXTENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD. This determination is based, in part, on the foregoing description which includes specific coordinates , heights, frequency(ies) and power. Any changes in coordinates , heights, and frequencies or use of greater power will void this determination. Any future construction or alteration , including increase to heights, power, or the addition of other transmitters, requires separate notice to the FAA. This determination does include temporary construction equipment such as cranes, derricks, etc., which may be used during actual construction of the structure. However, this equipment shall not exceed the overall heights as indicated above. Equipment which has a height greater than the studied structure requires separate notice to the FAA. This determination concerns the effect of this structure on the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace by aircraft and does not relieve the sponsor of compliance responsibilities relating to any law, ordinance, or regulation of any Federal, State, or local government body. Any failure or malfunction that lasts more than thirty (30) minutes and affects a top light or flashing obstruction light, regardless of its position, should be reported immediately to (877) 487 -6867 so a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) can be issued. As soon as the normal operation is restored, notify the same number. If we can be of further assistance, please contact our office at (847) 294 -7575. On any future correspondence concerning this matter, please refer to Aeronautical Study Number 2015 -AGL- 1751.9 -OE. Signature Control No: 275897973 - 279658881 Vivian Vilaro Specialist Page 2 of 2 (DNE) �1 W.d-pi 0 CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO. A RE- OEIVISION OF LOT 4 OF CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NUMBER 6553. 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