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H. ALLEN DAVIS
Executive Director
STEVE CUMMINGS
Chairman
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH
Oshkosh City Hall, Room 203
4:00 pm
July 20, 2016
1)ROLL CALL
2)CONSENT –Approve Minutes:May 18, 2016
3)NEW BUSINESS
16-11 Approve Disposition of Marion Road, Riverway Road, and Jackson
Street Rights of Way to City of Oshkosh within TIF #21
16-12 Approve Developer Agreement with ADVOCAP; Approve Land
Disposition at 654 Frederick Street to ADVOCAP
16-13 Approve Option to Purchase a Portion of Parcel H; Corner of
Jackson Street and Pearl Avenue; Jeff Fulbright
16-14 Approve Steven’s Park Neighborhood Plan
16-15 Approve Granting Utility Easement; Rivers Phase II Development
(River 1.5); Marion Road
♦Discussion of Jefferson Street Development Proposal
♦Presentation on Final Design of New Water Tower/ CH2M Hill
4)EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Buckstaff Property
Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative
South Shore Redevelopment Area
Marion & Pearl Redevelopment Area
5)ADJOURNMENT
RDA Minutes March 16, 2016 Page 1
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES
May 18, 2016
PRESENT:John Bermingham,Steve Cummings,Steve Hintz,Jason Lasky, Doug
Pearson,Archie Stam
EXCUSED:Thomas Belter
STAFF:Allen Davis, Executive Director/Community Development Director;Darlene
Brandt,Grants Coordinator;Andrea Flanigan, Recording Secretary
Chairman Cummings called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a
quorum declared present.
A plaque for Years of Service on Public Boards and Commissions was awarded to Archie
Stam.
The minutes of March 16, 2016 and were approved as distributed (Lasky/Stam).
Hintz entered at 4:05 PM.
The Redevelopment Authority was made aware of a claim filed with the RDA’s and City’s
Insurance Company.Mint Properties filed for alleged sewer backup damages at 608
Central Street.The RDA does not need to take action at this time.
Public Hearing:
Spot Blight Designation 458 W. 6th Avenue
Chairman Cummings opened the public hearing on the proposed spot blight designation
for 458 W. 6th Avenue
No one appeared and the public hearing was closed.
Res. 16-08 Approve Spot Blight Designation;Accept Donation of Property at 458 W.
6th Avenue
Motion by Stam to move Res. 16-08
Seconded by Bermingham
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Mr. Lasky stated he agreed with staff’s recommendation to take down the building.
The item was called. Motion carried 6-0.
Res. 16-09 Grant Utility Easement & Release Utility Easement; 400 Block of Marion
Road
Motion by Hintz to move Res. 16-09
Seconded by Pearson
Mr. Bermingham inquired about the need for granting and releasing easements.
Mr. Davis stated the easement is no longer needed because the storm sewer was
disconnected and capped when buildings were demolished. Granting the utility
easements on the south side of Marion Road is for private companies to serve new
residential and mixed use developments.
The item was called. Motion carried 6-0
Res. 16-010 Approve Land Disposition at Franklin Street and Ida Avenue ($4,375)
Motion by Lasky to move Res. 16-10
Seconded by Pearson
Mr.Bermingham inquired if there is any reason the Redevelopment Authority would not
want to sell the property at this time. Is this RDA looking at land assemblage for this area?
Mr. Davis responded that neighbors to the south of the property have re-sided their home
and other residents in the neighborhood have been making improvements as well. The
Lofton’s, are looking to purchase the vacant lot and have already made improvements to
their home. Mr. Davis stated it wouldn’t be necessary to acquire surrounding properties at
this time.
Mr. Lasky stated adding the vacant lot to the Lofton’s property makes it look consistent
with the block.
Mr. Hintz inquired what is meant by,the small parcel in question could be retained as part
of the public space.
Mr. Davis stated if the property is not sold to the Lofton’s it will remain a public space,
since it is already adjacent to the urban green space. If sold to the Lofton’s they are able to
make their own improvements on the land.
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Mr. Bermingham stated that from a planning stand point,it makes sense to add it to the
Lofton’s property.
Mr. Cummings stated that houses around the urban green spaces have been making
improvements to keep up the look of the neighborhood.
The item was called. Motion carried 6-0.
Discussion: Acquisition Policy
Mr. Davis stated staff has prepared a list of criteria that could be used for developing an
Acquisition Policy. In reviewing past acquisitions the highest priorities seem to have been:
1.Blighted conditions of the structure.
2.Location of the structure.
-Redevelopment Area.
-Consistent with a Neighborhood Plan
-Visibility
3.Cost of the acquisition/demolition –back taxes, assessments, hazardous material
removal, and demolition costs.
4.Potential Re-use of the property
-Redevelopment
-Combination with neighboring parcels.
-Public improvements planned
-Possible sale price
5.Potential Impact on the neighborhood.
Mr. Davis stated typically the RDA acquires vacant properties,because if acquiring an
occupied property,relocation costs are very expensive. Mr. Davis stated he is looking for
feedback from the RDA on which items are a higher priority or lower compared to where
they currently rank.
Mr. Lasky stated he believes the potential impact on the neighborhood is a higher priority
than the cost.
Mr. Bermingham stated the RDA is not able to acquire a property unless it is blighted or
part of a redevelopment area. This makes blighted conditions a statutory item.
Mr. Hintz stated there seems to be two kinds of acquisitions the RDA handles. One is the
Oshkosh Avenue type, where land was acquired to improve traffic and roads. The second
is acquisition of blighted properties where the purpose is more general in maintaining the
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neighborhood. Mr. Hintz stated he would give highest priority where there is an
established city purpose.Mr. Hintz inquired which type of acquisition is a higher priority,
the occasional property that may need to be spot blighted or where entire blocks are being
assembled for land such as south side redevelopment area.Mr. Hintz stated while
determining these policies it may be important to set some guidelines for how much the
RDA is willing to spend on acquiring these properties.
Mr. Pearson inquired if there could be a scoring system created using the five criteria
listed for the Acquisition Policy. Mr. Pearson agreed with Mr. Lasky in moving up the
impact of the neighborhood over cost.
Mr. Hintz stated there are certain neighborhoods that are being preserved with the
occasional spot blight but some other parts of the City seem to be cleared out and
redeveloped.Mr. Hintz inquired where our priorities are and how much are we willing to
spend.
Mr. Lasky stated the RDA needs to have flexibility when it comes to acquiring properties,
but also some type of structure. Flexibility allows conversation for the authority to make
the decision.
Mr. Hintz agreed with Mr. Lasky in that the RDA does not want to box itself in by creating
all of the policies. It is important to be on the same page when it comes to making these
decisions.
Mr. Bermingham stated there are only three reasons to purchase real estate which he can
see, amass enough property to redevelop, acquisition of property for the good of the
community (road/traffic improvements), and acquisition to improve a neighborhood. All
three have different purposes and all three are appropriate for the RDA. It would be
beneficial to prioritize these types of acquisitions and create guidelines rather than
policies.
Mr. Cummings inquired if it was possible to designate an area as blighted and acquire the
properties, re parcel the land and start fresh to design a new section of the city.
Mr. Davis stated it is possible, however if the properties are not vacant it can cost
hundreds of thousands of dollars to relocate people. Typically this type of assemblage is a
slow process rather than a fast transition.
Mr. Bermingham stated this is happening in the south shore redevelopment zones.
Typically we see commercial or industrial redevelopment, neighborhood redevelopment is
different than what we are used to.
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Mr. Lasky stated it is important to have on the list of criteria and factor into the equation
the economic impact of the redevelopment on the tax base.
Mr. Davis stated most properties are voluntary offerings to the City or RDA. The City has
not condemned anything recently and it has been rarely used in the past. It should be one
of the lowest criteria when it comes to determining if acquisition is necessary. Mr. Davis
proposed to rework the criteria and continue the discussion and possibly come up with a
point system for acquisition.
Mr. Lasky stated he would like to document the intentions of land acquisition for a better
history of why the RDA is acquiring certain parcels, or land in certain areas so we do not
lose scope of the initial reasoning behind the acquisitions. People at the table will change
and it will give a better understanding of the goals and outcomes.
Mr. Hintz stated independent of any decisions, it should be clear what we are trying to do
in the City in terms of acquiring properties in certain geographic areas. Are we doing a
complete redevelopment of a neighborhood or are we trying to preserve a neighborhood.
Mr. Stam inquired if the property acquired at 458 W. 6th will be for sale and how is it
advertised.
Mr. Davis stated after the property is demolished it will be for sale. There will be for sale
signs on the property and it will be advertised on the City’s website.
Mr. Lasky inquired the zoning of the property.
Ms. Brandt stated the property is zoned R-2 Residential and would be rebuilt residential.
Mr. Bermingham inquired if there are other communities that have acquisition policies or
guidelines in place.
Mr. Davis stated he was not able to find other communities with policies in place.
Executive Director’s Report
Mr. Davis stated One Oshkosh created a brochure shows how non-profits, the City of
Oshkosh and other partners will work together on a wide range of projects in Oshkosh
Neighborhoods. GO-HNI will be at Council on May 24, 2016 to give a presentation on
conducting Community Building and Engagement, acquisition, rehabilitation, rentals and
sales on behalf of the City. More partners such as Housing Authority and Habitat for
Humanity have become involved with the neighborhood revitalization.
RDA Minutes March 16, 2016 Page 6
The City has received $150,000 grant from WEDC for the Buckstaff demolition which is on
the agenda for the May 24th Council meeting. The City will have to come up with other
funding to match the $150,000 that the City did not receive to reach the $300,000 needed
for demolition.
The Boatworks Grand Opening for Boatworks Park is on June 16th at 4:00 PM.
Construction continues on the riverwalk on the east side of Oregon Street. The project
came in well under budget and DNR gave permission to use the remaining grant funds to
install sheet pile on the west side of Oregon Street. Additional grants have been applied
for the riverwalk west of Oregon Street to install riverwalk as far west as it will allow.
City staff is still waiting to hear on the Idle Industrial Sites grant from WEDC for the
Morgan District.The grant is expected to be awarded in June.
Mr. Art Dumke continues to work with staff to explore multiple development options and
funding scenarios for the Pioneer.
Mr. Andy Dumke wants to retain the liquor license for the former Granary property where
he plans to develop a new restaurant. Rivers 1.5 continues with construction. Mr. Dumke
still has an option to purchase on the corner of Jackson Street and Marion Road.
The water tower consultant is close to finishing the design of the water tower. The final
design plans will be presented to the RDA.
There was no further discussion.The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:43 PM.
(Stam/Lasky)
Respectfully submitted,
Allen Davis
Executive Director
City of Oshkosh
Stevens Park
Neighborhood Plan
Prepared June 2015 – June 2016 by the
Stevens Park Neighborhood Association
and City of Oshkosh- Planning Services Division
STEVENS PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
With assistance from:
City of Oshkosh
Planning Services Division
Ron Hansche
Lil Hansche
Larry Lautenschlager
Renee Lautenschlager
Donna Butzlaff
Michele Matucheski
Mindy Kuen
Phil Horejs
Susie Stein
Celia Sawicki
A comprehensive report to enhance quality of life in the Stevens Park
Neighborhood
Compiled and contributions by:
Stevens Park Neighborhood Planning Team
Jenny Smith
Darin Duffy
Karen Koch
Chuck Butzlaff
Sue Goodacse
Kathy Laabs
Kayla Plante
Bruce Plante
Stevens Park Neighborhood Association Steering Committee
Stevens Park Neighborhood Vision Statement
The Stevens Park Neighborhood is an actively engaged community with residents who enjoy a peaceful,
safe and family-oriented environment. Residents take pleasure in views and access to Lake Winnebago and
the Fox River and value their quality public facilities including schools, parks, attractive streetscapes and
well-preserved historic architecture. The Stevens Park Neighborhood is conveniently located to nearby
amenities such as the Leach Amphitheater, Oshkosh Public Library, Riverwalk, and historic Downtown
Oshkosh and all it has to offer. The Stevens Park neighborhood is considered by all residents as a
welcoming, safe, caring and fun place to live.
Neighborhood Planning Process ........................................................................................................1
Executive Summary.............................................................................................................................2
Introduction........................................................................................................................................3
Neighborhood History........................................................................................................................5
Demographic Profile...........................................................................................................................8
Assets and Concerns...........................................................................................................................9
Plan Development.............................................................................................................................10
Community Building..............................................................................................................11
Housing.................................................................................................................................13
Land Use................................................................................................................................15
Transportation......................................................................................................................16
Economic Development........................................................................................................18
Utilities................................................................................................................................. 20
Natural and Cultural Resources............................................................................................22
Intergovernmental Cooperation...........................................................................................24
Appendix A – Neighborhood Maps
Neighborhood Boundary.......................................................................................................26
Existing Land Use...................................................................................................................27
Existing Zoning......................................................................................................................28
Non-Owner Occupied Parcels...............................................................................................29
Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Recommended Facilities..........................................................30
Appendix B – Neighborhood Assessment.......................................................................................32
Appendix C – Neighborhood Survey.................................................................................................35
Appendix D – Neighborhood Crime Data..........................................................................................41
Table of Content________________________________________________________________
Neighborhood Planning Process
Partner with a
Neighborhood
Association
Survey
Neighborhood
Interest
Kick Off Event
Visioning
Workshops
Plan
Development
Working Group
Plan Open House
Plan Commission
and Common
Council Adoption
Plan
Implementation
and Monitoring
Reassess Goals
and Objectives
The neighborhood planning process is a component of the City’sANeighborhood Initiative. The
process was developed to identifyAwhatAresident’sAvalueAmostAwithinAtheirAneighborhoodAandAto
outline a clear vision to guide future activities within the area. The process is resident-led,
resulting in a neighborhood plan that serves as a guide for investment in the neighborhood.
Healthy neighborhoods are essential to the overall well-being of Oshkosh and should be viewed as
the strategic building blocks of the community. A neighborhood plan must strive to both eliminate
elements that erode character and enhance assets that improve quality of life for current and
future residents. Architectural significance, pedestrian amenities, diversity of housing choices,
affordability, and proximity to services are several examples of assets Oshkosh neighborhoods
possess. Preservation, stabilization, and revitalization strategies to protect these assets have been
developedAtoAensureAthatAOshkosh’sAneighborhoodsAprosper. Below are the steps taken to
complete the neighborhood planning process:
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Executive Summary
The Stevens Park Neighborhood Plan focuses on the area bounded by Washington Avenue (both
sides) on the north, Bowen Street (east side) on the west, the Fox River on the south and Lake
Winnebago on the east. Over the last five years the neighborhood has begun to see signs of
transition as long term residents move out and new homeowners move in. Recent efforts by
residents, the Stevens Park Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh and partner organizations
have centered on enhancing existing assets to provide stability and ensure the Stevens Park
neighborhood continues to be one of choice in Oshkosh.
Since 2010, the Stevens Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA) has served the neighborhood in
varying capacities, from social and cleanup events to formal planning activities in partnership with
the City of Oshkosh and NeighborWorks Badgerland. In 2011, the City of Oshkosh approved the
SPNA as a recognized neighborhood association. In 2015, the Stevens Park Planning Team was
formed as a coalition of residents to support neighborhood stabilization.
This plan is prepared for the SPNA with the intent to support their efforts, to maintain the existing
neighborhood character and ensure Stevens Park continues to be a neighborhood of choice.
Created during a year-long resident-led planning effort, the plan may be used by the SPNA, City of
Oshkosh, and partner organizations to ensure neighborhood improvements and activities are
implemented to achieve the outcomes identified by residents who reside there.
The plan first offers a brief history, followed by a snapshot of the neighborhood’s current
demographic profile and a list of assets and opportunities identified throughout the planning
process. The plan then outlines eight priority areas: Community Building, Housing, Land Use,
Transportation, Economic Development, Utilities, Natural and Cultural Resources and
Intergovernmental Cooperation. Individual sections explore each focus area, assess current
conditions, and provide goals, objectives and specific action items to help achieve the intended
goal.
Once the neighborhood plan is approved, an implementation plan will be drafted by the
neighborhood association to ensure progress is made towards achieving the stated goals. The
implementation plan will outline specific and time-bound steps to be taken to ensure plan
elements are successfully carried out. Additionally, the implementation plan will provide
performance measures to track the progress of future efforts.
Planning for a neighborhood must always involve the most important stakeholders – its residents
and property owners. The plan was researched and drafted under the guidance of the SPNA
leadership, residents and city staff. Preliminary recommendations were shared at a public
participation event on July 13, 2016 at Washington Elementary School and the resulting
conversations and comments were used to shape final recommendations for the plan.
Introduction____________________________________________________________________
In 2011, a core group of residents located in the area bounded by Washington Avenue (both sides)
on the north, Bowen Street (east side) on the west, the Fox River on the south and Lake
Winnebago on the east, formed around the desire to enhance their neighborhood. The first
general membership meeting of the neighborhood association was held in May, 2011. Those in
attendance agreed upon the neighborhood boundaries, name, purpose, and organizational
bylaws.
Since 2011, the neighborhood association has
coordinated monthly general membership
meetings between March and October which are
noticed to all residents living within the
neighborhood via email, flyer, or social media.
Annually the neighborhood association organizes
major social events that include participation in
Neighborhood Night Out (pictured on the right), a
city-wide block party event organized by
neighborhood groups. One of the most widely
attended events hosted by the Stevens Park
Neighborhood Association is their annual rummage sale, with over 100 homes participating. The
neighborhood association also began hosting cleanup events in partnership with the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh’sAbi-annual Hands on Oshkosh event.
baseball field, community garden, and little free
library. In 2015, a new shelter and restroom facility
was added to fully implement park improvements.
The Stevens Park Neighborhood Association has also
partnered with the City of Oshkosh and
NeighborWorks Badgerland to enhance a small
triangle of land located between Bowen Street, Mill
Street and Waugoo Avenue (pictured on the left) in
an effort to beautify the gateway into their
neighborhood.
In 2012, the Stevens Park Neighborhood Association began working with the City of Oshkosh to
develop plans to revitalize the neighborhood park – Stevens Park – which is located on Frankfort
Street between Bay Shore Drive and Harney Avenue. Since that time, the neighborhood
association has advocated for new playground equipment, basketball courts, tennis courts,
In June of 2015, the Stevens Park Neighborhood Association became the third neighborhood to
begin working with City staff to develop a neighborhood plan. Over the course of a year, residents
identified goals and objectives that would address current and future priorities of the neighborhood.
The purpose of a neighborhood plan is to develop strategies that address priorities, and lay the
foundation for future collaborative efforts to implement the identified actions.
More specifically, neighborhood plans are intended to:
Educate local agencies, city government and neighborhood residents aboutAeachAother’sA
concerns and visions for the future.
Promote collaboration between the City, the neighborhood, and local public, private and
non-profit organizations in order to achieve mutual goals to enhance the neighborhood.
CreateA“pride ofAplace” within the community by identifying and developing the assets
within each neighborhood.
Initiate change, rather than simply reacting to it, by addressing specific issues and
opportunities.
Strengthen the city by improving the quality of life in its neighborhoods.
During the planning process, residents recognized many locational advantages of the
neighborhood, such as the proximity and access to Lake Winnebago, two neighborhood
elementary schools within the boundaries and multiple parks with trails and recreational
amenities. Residents also recognized the need to preserve and enhance these assets to
protect the equity in their property and the desireablity of the neighborhood. Continued
efforts by the Stevens Park Neighborhood Association will focus on resident connections
and identified neighborhood assets to reinforce a positive image and ensure the Stevens
Park neighborhood continues to be one of choice in Oshkosh.
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Neighborhood History_______________
TheASteven’sAParkANeighborhoodA ssociationA
was officially recognized by the city on
October 27th 2011. The neighborhood name
was chosen in honor of Ephraim E. Stevens
afterAtheAcity’sAformerAmayor.AAStevensAservedA
as an alderman for the 4th Ward for two
yearsAandAwasAelectedAtheAcity’sAmayorAinA
1889. The area bound by Washington
Avenue to the north, Bowen Street to the
west and Lake Winnebago to the south and
east was originally part of the 2nd Ward
political district.
Map of the Second Ward 1858
The Second Ward School, was located at the
north-west corner of Otter Avenue and Mill
Street. The building was designed by William
Waters and constructed by E. E. Stevens in
1884. In 1898 another addition was made
and the school became known as
Washington School. It originally had a large
tower, which was removed in 1952. The
building is no longer standing.
Print on cardstock of the Second Ward School 1884-
1889 Courtesy of the Oshkosh Public Museum
P2007.1.43
Prominent neighborhood resident Abraham
Briggs Bowen was born on Sept. 20, 1812,
eventually becoming known for his work as a
land speculator and lumberman. Abraham
built the Italianate mansion known as "River
Place" on the banks of the Fox River where it
enters Lake Winnebago in 1855. Abraham
died on June 5, 1882 and his wife died on
Nov. 29, 1888. Both are buried in the city of
Oshkosh, Winnebago County at Riverside
Cemetery, block 10. The house is still
standing at 1010 Bay Shore Drive and is used
as apartments. The house in on both the
state and National Registers of Historic
Places. Bowen Street serves as the western
border of the neighborhood and is named
after Abraham Bowen. A historic map from
1858 indicates that he owned an orchard at
the northwest corner of Frankfort Street and
Bay Shore Drive.
OutdoorAimageAofA“RiverAPlace”AorAtheABowenAHouse
1864-1867 Courtesy of the Oshkosh Public Museum
P2006.1.1
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Breweries and taverns were a common sight
inAtheAlateA19thAcentury.AATheASteven’sAParkA
Neighborhood was home to six breweries.
Some breweries opening their doors as early
as 1849.
Rahr’sABreweryASign
Gambrinus Brewery employees 1893
Historically, taverns have served as a place to
socializeAwithAyourAneighborsAinAtheASteven’sA
Park Neighborhood. Located within a
residential area on the first floor of a house is
a common place for a tavern to be found.
Steven’sAParkAisAhomeAtoAfiveAneighborhoodA
bars.AJerry’sABar,AoneAofAtheAoldestAbarsAinA
Oshkosh opening in 1883, is still operating
today. Other popular taverns include Mick
andASue’sA(1887),AWoodchucksABarAandAGrillA
(1889),ATony’sADeluxeA(1889)AandAJansen’sA
Bar (1887).
IllustrationAofAJansen’sABar
TheAMilesACo.AInc.AwasAOshkosh’sAlongestA
running florist firm located on nearly 5 acres
of land at 48 Frankfort Street. The company
operated for 99 years beginning in 1867 and
closed their doors in 1968.
Historic Neighborhood Breweries
The Lake Brewery, 1849-1869
Near the SE corner of Ceape and Lake
Schussler’sAOshkoshABrewery, 1849-1852
Southside Bay Shore between Frankfort and
Bowen
Loescher’sA1stAOshkosh Brewery, 1852-1880
Southside of Bay Shore between Eveline and
Frankfort
Loescher’sA2ndAOshkosh Brewery, 1880-1888
NE corner Frankfort and Bay Shore
The Gottlieb Ecke Brewery, 1869-1875
The Gambrinus Brewery, 1875-1894
1200 block of Harney Ave.
Rahr Brewing Company, 1865-1956
North side of Rahr Ave. near the shore of Lake
Winnebago
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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern Advertisement 1966
In summer of 1968 the City of Oshkosh
purchased 4.46 acres of land at 48 Frankfort
Street for the price of $65,000 from the
owner of Miles Co. Inc. In 1974 Common
Council named the new park Ephraim E.
StevensAParkAafterAtheAcity’sAformerAmayor.
Otter Street Fishing Club logo
A walk down Washington Avenue will bring
any visitor back in time as this street is part
of the Washington Avenue Historic District.
Noted for its variety of architectural styles,
traveling on Washington Avenue eastbound
will ultimately lead you to the restored
(2008) building designed by prominent
architect Williams Waters. Originally built in
1903 as the Oshkosh Yacht Club. The
Georgian Revival building was used as the
clubhouse for the American Legion Post 70
for 60 years. Its new name, The Waters,
serves as the Oshkosh Yacht Club and a
meeting place for the American Legion in
addition to a special events venue.
The Waters logo
SinceAtheApurchaseAofASteven’sAParkAinA1968A
the park is still used today. Recently
renovated through collaborative efforts
betweenAtheASteven’sAParkANeighborhoodA
Association and the City of Oshkosh. A new
bathroom shelter has been constructed as
well as community garden space.
Sharing two of its boundaries with the Fox
River and Lake Winnebago, life in the Steven’s
AParkANeighborhoodAisAgreatlyAimpacted by
the proximity to the waterfront. Fishing and
boating is a popular past time for many of the
residents. The Otter Street Fishing Club has
been serving the needs of the fishing
community since 1961. Still operating today,
the Otter Street Fishing Club hosts a number
of fishing events annually. Activity does not
halt during the winter months when Lake
Winnebago freezes over, local fisherman take
advantage of the lake year round through ice
fishing.
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Existing Demographic Profile____________________________________________________
Demographic data obtained from ESRI Community Analyst is included below to better understand
how the population living in the Stevens Park neighborhood compares to Oshkosh as a whole.
Stevens Park Neighborhood City of Oshkosh
PEOPLE
Population 2,125 66,327
Male 1,033 33,875
Female 1,052 32,449
Households 871 26,642
Average Household Size 2.44 2.23
Families 548 14,118
Average Family Size 2.97 2.88
Median Age 34.9 34.7
Per Capita Income $24,950 $23,314
Median Income $55,044 $44,218
HOUSING
Housing Units 950 28,771
Owner Occupied Housing Units 60.7% 51.1%
Renter Occupied Housing Units 30.9% 41.5%
Vacant Housing Units 8.3% 7.4%
Median Home Value $104,849 $129,360
RACE
White 91.2% 89.1%
African American 2.1% 3.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.8%
Asian 4.6% 3.9%
Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.1%
Other* 1.9% 2.9%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Total Population 25+ 1,395 42,839
Less than 9th Grade 4.1% 2.8%
9th – 12th Grade, No Diploma 4.2% 7.9%
High School Graduate 23.6% 29.7%
GED/Alternative Credential 7.7% 5.6%
Some College, No Degree 25.2% 21.2%
Associate Degree 9.5% 7.7%
Bachelor’sADegree 16.3% 17.0%
Graduate/Professional Degree 9.5% 8.1%
EMPLOYMENT
Total Population 16+ 1,185 33,076
Agriculture/Mining 0.0% 0.7%
Construction 0.5% 2.3%
Manufacturing 22.4% 21.1%
Wholesale Trade 1.9% 2.4%
Retail Trade 13.2% 14.8%
Transportation/Utilities 7.3% 3.4%
Information 1.4% 1.4%
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate 2.2% 4.3%
Services 46.7% 45.7%
Public Administration 4.3% 3.9%
Population 25+ Unemployed 4.0% 4.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1. ESRI forecasts for 2015 and 2020.
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Current Assets and Opportunities within the Stevens Park Neighborhood__________
During the summer of 2015, the Stevens Park Neighborhood Planning Team distributed surveys to
homes in the neighborhood. Within the survey, residents were asked to rank neighborhood assets
and opportunities to help understand resident priorities in the neighborhood.
Assets Opportunities
Proximity to Lake Winnebago
Proximity to Downtown Oshkosh
Proximity to park amenities
Walkability
Neighbors
Proximity to school
Mature trees
View of lake or river
Neighborhood association
Nearby events
Stability of the neighborhood
Desirability of the neighborhood
Lawn maintenance
Home maintenance
Quality of housing
Close to jobs
Property maintenance
Speeding
Street/Sidewalk conditions
Neighborhood safety (drug activity, petty crime, etc.)
Driveway/yard clutter
Above ground utilities
Lack of property investment
Litter/trash
Animal waste
Lack of lighting
Noise
Stray animals
Unleashed animals
Rodents problems
Neighborhood schools
Flooding
Public space (parks and gardens)
Vacant Homes/Lots
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Plan Development
Residents met monthly over the summer to begin drafting elements of their neighborhood plan.
Using the neighborhood-wide survey results as a basis for making plan recommendations, the
Neighborhood Planning Team identified eight priority areas: Community Building, Housing, Land
Use, Transportation, Economic Development, Utilities, Natural and Cultural Resources and
Intergovernmental Cooperation. Next, residents were asked to identify goals for each priority area
that the Stevens Park Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh, and future partners could work
towards over the next three to five years. The eight goals that were developed are listed below.
COMMUNITY BUIILDING
Develop community investment partnerships to promote resident engagement and neighborhood
growth to create a friendly and inclusive environment for all neighborhood residents.
HOUSING
Promote continual reinvestment in neighborhood housing to enhance the stability and desirability
of the neighborhood.
LAND USE
Encourage an appropriate and compatible mix of residential, commercial and institutional uses.
TRANSPORTATION
Encourage a safe, maintained, and efficient multi-modal transportation network for all users.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Protect and enhance neighborhood property values while supporting neighborhood businesses.
UTILITIES AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Ensure access to community facilities by enhancing public infrastructure for current and future
neighborhood residents
NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Preserve and protect cultural and natural resources, including scenic vistas, streetscapes, and the
architectural integrity of housing to promote Stevens Park as a neighborhood of choice.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
Encourage a responsive and accountable partnership between residents, the City of Oshkosh, its
service providers, and other entities.
Once the goals were finalized, objectives and action items were proposed, discussed, and agreed
upon by those in attendance. The following pages provide a detailed overview.
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Community Building
OBJECTIVE 1A: STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
AND BROADER COMMUNITY
Action 1: Establish a social committee.
Action 2: Annually identify and sponsor a minimum of two (2) social events that appeal to residents of
all ages.
Action 3: Annually obtain a list of neighborhood landlords to establish a working relationship through
regular invitations to neighborhood meetings/events and ensure delivery of newsletters.
Action 4: Actively seek opportunities to partner with other neighborhoods, businesses, and
community groups on special projects and events.
OBJECTIVE 1B: ENHANCE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNICATION MECHANISMS
Action 1: Establish a communications committee.
Action 2: Create a packet for new neighbors with neighborhood association informational brochure/fact
sheet to welcome all new residents.
Action 3: Partner with local businesses to provide coupons/discounts for goods and services for new
residents.
Action 4: Expand existing newsletter to include additional content on safety, code compliance, and
available neighborhood real estate.
Action 5: Explore the creation of a Stevens Park Neighborhood website.
Action 6: Explore options for communicating through social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter,
Nextdoor.com).
GOAL #1
Develop community investment partnerships to promote resident
engagement and neighborhood growth to create a friendly and
inclusive environment for all neighborhood residents.
Social connections are an important component of quality of life. Knowing your neighbor provides
a sense of safety in your surroundings and makes it easier to determine when someone or
something is out of place. According to the neighborhood survey, 84% of respondents indicated
knowing their neighbor very well or somewhat well. Based on individual comments received in
the survey, there was a desire to preserve social connections as current residents move out and
new ones move in. The work of the association to date has helped to strengthen resident
connections within the neighborhood. Below are the strategies identified to help further
community building activities within the Stevens Park neighborhood moving forward.
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OBJECTIVE 1C: DEVELOP THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
Action 1: Encourage resident participation in leadership development training opportunities
Action 2: Create a succession plan to recruit new leaders.
Action 3: Nominate emerging leaders to serve on city-wide neighborhood alliance and association
committees.
OBJECTIVE 1D: PROMOTE NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY
Action 1: Establish a safety committee to address resident concerns
Action 2: Provide safety education and implement interventions to promote a safe neighborhood.
Action 3: Strengthen and expand relationships with OPD and district officers.
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Housing
Homes in the Stevens Park neighborhood began developing in the mid-nineteenth century and
reflect a diverse range of style, character and size. Many of the homes within the neighborhood
are built with quality materials. Many homes are well maintained with landscaped yards which are
tended to with pride by existing homeowners. Based on the age of the existing housing stock
many of the homes require continual maintenance and some homes have fallen into disrepair,
requiring substantial investment to bring them back to life. Throughout the planning process
residents agreed upon the importance of well-maintained housing and the influence it has on
desirability of the neighborhood. Residents felt it was important to maintain a high standard of
maintenance and within the neighborhood to protect equity for existing and future homeowners.
Based on data obtained from ESRI Community Analyst the neighborhood housing stock is 60.7%
owner occupied. It is important to note that not all homes that are considered to be non-owner
occupied are actually rental properties. Properties considered to be non-owner occupied also
represent homes that are currently vacant, listed on the market for sale, or areAnotAtheAowner’sA
primary residence (i.e. vacation or secondary home).
The graph on the right compares owner
occupied parcels within the Stevens
Park neighborhood to the City of
Oshkosh as a whole. The City of
Oshkosh overall has experienced a 5.1%
decline in homeownership over the last
fifteen years compared to the Stevens
Park neighborhood which has
experienced a 4% decline. Ownership
projections indicate the Stevens Park
neighborhood housing will be
approximately 60.10% owner occupied
by 2020.
Below are the housing priorities identified by residents during the neighborhood planning process.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010 Summary File 1.
ESRI forecasts for 2015 and 2020.
GOAL #2
Promote continual reinvestment in neighborhood housing to enhance the
stability and desirability of the neighborhood
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OBJECTIVE 2A: ENCOURAGE HIGH STANDARDS OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND
REINVESTMENT WITHIN THE STEVENS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD
Action 1: Host workshops to educate property owners on proper maintenance techniques.
Action 2: Develop recognition programs to showcase property owners/tenants whom improve their
property.
Action 3: Promote housing revitalization programs and incentives to upgrade and improve housing
conditions throughout the neighborhood.
Action 4: Partner with City staff to educate property owners on municipal codes and enforcement
methods to address problem properties.
Action 5: Advocate for community partnerships to revitalize neighborhood homes within the
neighborhood.
OBJECTIVE 2B. ENCOURAGE HOME OWNERSHIP IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Action 1: Provide marketing materials to realtors to promote the Stevens Park neighborhood as one of
choice.
Action 2: Sponsor open houses and neighborhood tours to support home sales.
Action 3: Encourage neighbors to refer homes on the market to friends and family (utilize Facebook &
email).
Action 4: Promote available home buyer incentives to prospective home buyers to increase the home
ownership rate in the neighborhood.
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Land Use
Action 1: Work with City staff and local non-profits to ensure high quality design for all
redevelopment/development projects.
OBJECTIVE 3B: DEVELOP EQUITY THROUGH ASSET BUILDING
Action 1: Establish a neighborhood beautification committee
Action 2: Continue to identify, advocate, and sponsor special projects and events that enhance and
beautifyAtheAneighborhood’sApublicAspaces
Action 3: Organize regular neighborhood walks/cleanup events.
Action 4: Sponsor targeted block-level beautification projects.
OBJECTIVE 3C: ANNUALLY IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE ABANDONED AND/OR NEGLECTED
PROPERTIES REQUIRING THE MOST IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
Action 1: Arrange quarterly walks with the City officials to identify and prioritize properties in need of
attention.
GOAL #3
Encourage an appropriate and compatible mix of residential,
commercial and institutional uses.
Source: City of Oshkosh, Parcel Records, 2016.
The Stevens Park neighborhood is roughly
219 acres and is made up of 837 parcels.
The neighborhood has a mixture of land
uses but is predominately zoned Two-
Family Residential (R-2) but there are
pockets of commercial uses throughout the
neighborhood. The chart on the right shows
the current distribution of land use within
the Stevens Park neighborhood.
TheACity’sAComprehensiveAPlanAFutureALandAUseAmapAdoes recommend any changes to the existing
land use pattern in the neighborhood. Due to the mixed use nature of areas of the neighborhood,
it will be important that future commercial investment does not negatively impact adjacent
residential uses. Below are the current priorities related to land use in the Stevens Park
neighborhood.
OBJECTIVE 3A: PRESERVE THE RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER WITHIN THE STEVENS PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD.
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Transportation
OBJECTIVE 4A: ENCOURAGE WELL MAINTAINED MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.
Action 1: Advocate implementation of facility recommendations based on the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Circulation Plan.
Action 2: Monitor continued access to public transportation.
Action 3: Work with the Department of Public Works to ensure residents are aware of future road
reconstruction projects.
OBJECTIVE 4B: PURSUE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.
Action 1: Advocate for sidewalk and street improvements.
Action 2: Coordinate with the City of Oshkosh Public Works Department to ensure neighborhood
understanding of the current Capital Improvement Program and input prior to implementation.
GOAL #4
Encourage a safe, maintained, and efficient multi-modal
transportation network for all users.
Throughout the planning process there were many conversations surrounding the quality of
existing streets and sidewalks within the Stevens Park neighborhood. Survey respondents
reported that quality streets and sidewalks were an important opportunity to address moving
forward. The City of Oshkosh Capital Improvement Program identifies multiple streets within the
Stevens Park neighborhood proposed for reconstruction over the next five years. Many of the
concerns will be addressed by these reconstruction projects, however it will be important that
residents are engaged as improvements move forward. Opportunities to incorporate traffic
calming measures would address concerns raised with speeding in the neighborhood.
The City of Oshkosh Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan was approved in 2011 and
recommends strategies for improving bicycle and pedestrian transportation throughout the
Oshkosh area. Stevens Park residents indicated a strong desire for a safe, efficient and diverse
transportation network within the neighborhood to support the active residents that live there.
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan recommends Bowen Street and Washington Avenue
incorporate bike lanes in the neighborhood. Additional bicycle infrastructure is proposed on Bay
Shore Drive, Frankfort Street, Rosalia Street, Ceape Avenue and School Avenue. The
recommended type of bike facility to be installed is indicated on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan
Recommended Facilities map in Appendix A.
Strategies below have been developed to ensure the Stevens Park neighborhood continues to
promote safe, efficient and diverse modes of transportation.
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OBJECTIVE 4C: SUPPORT SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC ROUTES.
Action 1: Coordinate with the Oshkosh Police Department to determine tactics to reduce speeding.
Action 2: Identify areas that offer safety improvement opportunities.
Action 3: Explore opportunities to install bus shelters at high use locations.
Action 4: Develop a regular schedule to monitor traffic volumes and speed along neighborhood streets.
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Economic Development
Neighborhood businesses can be interesting and vibrant community centers for neighborhoods.
They provide social, recreational and entertainment opportunities for a community while
providing the day-to-day needs for the neighborhood. They are important and meaningful in
creating a sense of place and in providing a shared identity for residents. Revitalizing them
matters. The Stevens Park neighborhood is
unique because many of the original corner
commercial structures still exist today, such as
the one below which is located on the corner
of Rosalia Street and Rahr Avenue.
Stabilization and regeneration of
neighborhood businesses creates positive
conditions for neighborhood life, including
improved access to goods and services, greater
social connectivity, and improved property
values. In addition, it contributes to resident
wealth-building by fostering local retail
entrepreneurialism. A number of the existing commercial properties are used as local taverns but
there are locally owned restaurants, a convenience store, gas station, and a recreational music
center, to name a few. During the planning process, residents expressed a desire to maintain the
existing mixed-use nature of their neighborhood, but they expressed concerns relating so some of
the negative impacts that commercial establishments can create. For example, there were
multiple comments in the neighborhood survey related to noise and parking at commercial
establishments. It was important that future economic development activities be undertaken to
promote a positive relationship between residents and business owners. Below are the strategies
that have been developed to support local businesses while retaining the residential property
values and the character of the neighborhood.
OBJECTIVE 5A: MAINTAIN CONVENIENT ACCESS TO GOODS AND SERVICES.
Action 1: Encourage residents to support and patronize existing quality local businesses.
Action 2: When opportunities arise, encourage residents to participate in public meetings re: plans for
redevelopment, rezoning, etc.
GOAL #5
Protect and enhance neighborhood property values while supporting
neighborhood businesses.
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OBJECTIVE 5B: IMPROVE EXISTING COMMERCIAL AREAS.
Action 1: Encourage site and building improvements for commercial uses that serve the needs of the
neighborhood with landscaping, facade improvements, special signage, grounds maintenance, parking
lot paving and repair, lighting and new pedestrian facilities.
Action 2: Advocate for review of on-street parking ordinance to address resident concerns with parking
at businesses located at an intersection.
Action 3: Explore utilizing vacant store fronts to showcase/promote neighborhood assets or events.
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Utilities and Community Facilities
Reduce health and safety impacts due to street and property flooding
Reduce the amount of clear water impact to sanitary sewer system
Improve water quality
Eliminate street surcharging for up to 10-year design storm
Maintain street driveablity for up to 25-year design storm
Contain street surcharging within right-of-way for up to 100 year design storm
ProgressAhasAbeenAmadeAtoAmeetAmanyAofAtheAgoalsAofAtheACity’sAstormAwaterAmanagementA
approach; however, there is still work that can be done to ensure both private and public utilities
are well maintained and provide for the needs of residents. The objectives below were developed
to ensure residents are informed of flood mitigation strategies and available incentive programs to
address concerns.
OBJECTIVE 6A: ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF STEVENS PARK
Action 1: Continue to coordinate park maintenance with the City of Oshkosh Parks Department.
Action 2: Schedule seasonal clean-up events.
GOAL #6
Ensure access to community facilities by enhancing public
infrastructure for current and future neighborhood residents
The desire to provide a high level of both public and
private utilities is consistent with the City of
Oshkosh Comprehensive Plan. The neighborhood-
wide survey highlighted resident concern related to
flooding and the condition of underground utilities
in the neighborhood. In 2015, the Assistant Director
of the Department of Public Works presented at
one of the monthly neighborhood meetings to
provideAanAupdateAonAtheACity’sAProposedA5-Year
Capital Improvement Program, which will include
many public projects within the Stevens Park Neighborhood (pictured above). Existing underground
utilities will be upgraded as a result of many of the proposed projects, which will positively impact
the identified goal below. Additionally, The City of Oshkosh Public Works Department contracted
with Strand Associates, Inc. to develop strategies to address flooding concerns throughout
the community.ATheAgoalsAforAtheACity’sAstormAwaterAmanagement approach are as follows:
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OBJECTIVE 6B: UTILIZE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO STORM WATER CONCERNS
Action 1: Partner with City staff and local non-profits to educate neighbors on best practices and tools to
address storm water concerns.
Action 2: Inform residents about storm water mitigation options and incentives for rain barrels, rain
gardens and pervious materials.
Action 3: Host a workshop or event to build rain barrels.
OBJECTIVE 6C: EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING SOURCES
THROUGHOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Action 3: Investigate possibilities of enhancing the lighting at Washington School to address security
concerns.
Action 1: Invite WPS and City staff to a neighborhood meeting to discuss existing public lighting.
Action 2: Encourage property owners to install front porch lights by promoting available City programs.
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Natural and Cultural Resources
at the time byAmanyAofAtheAcity’sAleadingAfamilies.A Most
homes are large, 2 ½ story of late Queen Anne and Colonial
Revival architectural style, as well as Prairie-
influenced and European Revival styles and also Italianate,
Tudor Revival and one French Norman. Most of the homes
in the District are frame construction, which corresponds
withAOshkosh’sAlongAhistoryAasAaAlumberingAandA
woodworking city.
GOAL # 7
Preserve and protect cultural and natural resources, including scenic
vistas, streetscapes, and the architectural integrity of housing to
promote Stevens Park as a neighborhood of choice.
Oshkosh is rich with natural and cultural resources and the Stevens Park neighborhood showcases
many. Cultural resources include historic buildings and monuments as well as ancient and historic
archeological sites. Cultural resources could also be viewed as stories of residents that have lived
in the neighborhood for many years. The Stevens Park neighborhood is bordered by the
Washington Avenue Historic District on the north and Lake Winnebago on the east which are only
two examples of the many cultural and natural resources available to residents in the area. The
Washington Avenue Historic District is a large, principally residential district. The District is
characterized by large impressive homes dating from the late 19th and early 20th century, owned
The Washington District has been described as one of the most prominent and fine residential areas
sinceAearlyAdevelopmentAasAevidencedAbyAtheAprominentA families who resided there. Some of
these homes were designed by notable architects William Waters, E.E. Stevens, and the firm of Auler
and Jensen, (formed upon the death of William Waters in 1917).
Lake Winnebago provides year round
access to recreational opportunities and
events, not to mention the beautiful
vistas offered throughout the
neighborhood. Below are the current
strategies identified to help further
promote the many natural and cultural
resources located within the Stevens
Park neighborhood.
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OBJECTIVE 7A: MAINTAIN A DESIRABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS
Action 1: Provide educational opportunities that teach residents the value of cultural and natural
resources.
Action 2: Promote available tax credit incentives to preserve historic architecture.
OBJECTIVE 2. ENSURE PRESERVATION OF EXISTING RIVER AND LAKE VISTAS LOCATED
THROUGHOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Action 1: Inventory and promote maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Action 2: Sponsor beautification projects to enhance existing vistas.
OBJECTIVE 7A: SH REATHEASTORYAOFAOURANEIGHBORHOOD’SAUNIQUEAHISTORY
Action 1: Coordinate with the Landmarks Commission and Public Library to inventory historic
neighborhood assets.
Action 2: DevelopAaAhistoricAwalkingAtourAofAtheAneighborhood’sAuniqueAfeatures.
Action 3: Promote the Washington Avenue Historic District.
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Intergovernmental Cooperation
There are many organizations that have an impact on the quality of life of a neighborhood. Future
success of neighborhood efforts will require coordination and collaboration to achieve identified
goals. Residents expressed a desire to ensure communication, collaboration and cooperation
between those organizations that influence the Stevens Park neighborhood. Developing strategies
that ensure collaboration will further success when implementing the neighborhood plan. The
recognize the impact a quality school can have on property values and the desireablity of their
neighborhood. Below are the current strategies identified to help further cooperation between
the Stevens Park neighborhood and local organizations.
OBJECTIVE 8A: DEVELOP A PROCESS OF REGULAR COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION WITH
CITY OF OSHKOSH AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING ISSUES AFFECTING THE
NEIGHBORHOOD
Action 1: Invite City representatives to monthly neighborhood association meetings, as needed.
Action 2: Request City and School District Board and Commission agendas to ensure the neighborhood
steering committee is aware of projects and/or policies that may impact the neighborhood.
Action 3: Coordinate periodic or bi-annual roundtable discussions between neighborhood association
andAcommunityAstakeholdersAtoAensureAtheAneighborhood’sAneedsAareAbeingAaddressed.
GOAL #8
Encourage a responsive and accountable partnership between
residents, the City of Oshkosh, its service providers, and other entities.
development of a neighborhood plan
helps the City of Oshkosh understand
the vision and goals of residents living in
the Stevens Park neighborhood and
shows commitment to supporting the
neighborhood’sAactivities.A Coordination
with the Oshkosh Area School District to
support Washington Elementary School
should continue, as many residents
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Appendix A
Neighborhood Maps
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LAKE ST
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HARNEY AVHARNEY AV
RAHR AVRAHR AV
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WINNEBAGO AVWINNEBAGO AV
LAKE ST
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SCHOOL AVSCHOOL AV
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RAHR AVRAHR AV
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MILL ST
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LEGION PL
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Stevens Park N'hood BoundaryParcel Type
Agricultural
Condo Residential
Single Family Residential
Residential Tax-Exempt
Residential No Dwelling Units
Multi-Family Non-Commercial
Multi-Family Commercial
Non-Residential Manufacturing
Mixed-Use Manufacturing
Mix-Use Commercial
Non-Residential Commercial
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OTTER AVOTTER AV
WAUGOO AVWAUGOO AV
MILL ST
MILL ST
SCHOOL AVSCHOOL AV
BAY SHORE DR
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WINNEBAGO AVWINNEBAGO AV
LAKE ST
LAKE ST
ROSALIA ST
ROSALIA ST
HARNEY AVHARNEY AV
RAHR AVRAHR AV
EVELINE ST
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BOWEN ST
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CEAPE AVCEAPE AV
WASHINGTON AVWASHINGTON AVHAZEL ST
HAZEL ST
OTTER AVOTTER AV
WAUGOO AVWAUGOO AV
WINNEBAGO AVWINNEBAGO AV
LAKE ST
LAKE ST
BBAAYYSSHHOORREEDDRR
SCHOOL AVSCHOOL AV
ROSALIA ST
ROSALIA ST
HARNEY AVHARNEY AV
RAHR AVRAHR AV
EVELINE ST
EVELINE ST
MILL ST
MILL ST
FRANKFORT ST
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LINDE ST
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LAMPERT ST
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Residential Likely Owner Occupied
Residential Likely NOT Owner Occupied
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CEDAR ST
MARICOPA DR
DELAWARE ST
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W 4TH AVE
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PIERCE AVE
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LIBERTY ST
WALNUT ST
CHERRY ST
EASTMAN ST
SPRUCE ST
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ABBEY AVE
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MONROE ST
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PUNHOQUA ST
KIRKWOOD DR
BAUMAN ST
LAKE ST
WINNEBAGO AVE
NEWPORT AVE
JEFFERSON ST
POBEREZNY RD
ROSALIA ST
DOEMEL ST
OVERLAND TR
ALLE
RTON DR
N SAWYER ST
E MELVIN AVE
SIEWERT TR
BALDWIN AVE
COURT ST
GRACELAND DR
WYLDE OAK DR
HONEY CREEK RD
BRADLEY ST
PINE RIDGE RD
THACKERY DR
BROOKS LN
COLUMBIA AVE
MOORE ISL pvt
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HORSESHOE RD
W 3RD AVE
W 28TH AVE
LAKE BREEZE RD
BADGER AVE
ROSEWOOD LN
SCHOOL AVE
CAPP AVE pvt
PIERCE LN
VILLAGE LN
GALATIN AVE pvt
HERITAGE TR
SHERIDAN ST
S WESTFIELD ST
PRATT TR
FABRY ST
MONTCLAIR PL
WYLDEBERRY LN
MT VERNON ST
SHEBOYGAN ST
SHEPPARD DR
FAIRFAX ST
HAVENWOOD DR
W 24TH AVE
S LARK ST
MONTANA ST
VILLA PARK DR
EVELINE ST
NELSON RD
DEMPSEY TR
SHELDON DR
NORTHPOINT ST
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NEBRASKA ST
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G OY KE AVE pvt
RAN-LIE ST
HURON AVE
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WES
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N EAGLE ST
ARMORY PL
CONRAD ST
FOREST VIEW RD
BISMARCK AVE
FOUNDATION RD pvt
CLIFFVIEW DR
BARTON RD
ROBIN AVE
BURDICK ST
STATE ST
FOSTER ST
ASHLAND ST
FULTON AVE
SHERRIN ST
SIMPSON ST
CENTRAL ST
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MARION RD
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CELEBRATION WAY pvt
FRANKLIN ST
CHATHAM DR
MCCURDY ST
DAWES ST
W 22ND AVE
OAK MANOR DR
ALASKA ST
COVINGTON DR
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KENTUCKY ST
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MORELAND ST
DEERFIELD DR
KEWAUNEE ST
POPLAR AVE
THORNTON DR
ARTHUR AVE
STONEY BEACH RD
KANSAS ST
OAK PARK DR
E 10TH AVE
PROSPECT AVE
RUSSETT LN
CAPITAL DR
HANSON RD
VAN BUREN AVE
HARMEL AVE
PRAIRIE WOOD DR
MEADOW PARK DR
WOODSTOCK ST
JAMES RD
W 25TH AVE
FENZL DR
ABRAHAM LN
SUNNYBROOK DR
HOMESTEAD DR
AVIATION R
D pvt
DURFEE AVE
WYLDEWOOD DR
GOLDEN AVE
LOMBARD AVE
VINLAND ST
ARDMORE TR
WYLDEWOOD RD
LINDE ST
LOCUST ST
EMMERS LN
MUSEU M RD pvtW 2ND AVE
DALE AVE
OSHKOSH AVE
WOODLAND AVE
HICKORY ST
FOX TAIL LN
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ELK RIDGE DR
TWILIGHT CT
WINDINGBROOK DR
GRABER ST
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WHITE TAIL LN
WHITE SWAN DR
CHARLIE ANNA DR
WOODRIDGE DR
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LINDEN OAKS DR
BABBITZ AVE
CHURCH AVE
VILLAGE LN pvt
INDIGO DR pvt
HEIDI HAVEN DR
WINDSOR ST
CHESTNUT ST
HICKORY RIDGE RD
E MURDOCK ST
CLEVELAND AVE
W PARKWAY AVE
COVE LN pvt
SULLIVAN ST
OAK CREST DR
REED AVE
WHEATFIELD WAY
ISAAC LN
E 8TH AVE
WELSH HAVEN DR
ARBORETUM DR
EDEN LN
BUCHANAN AVE
MYRNA JANE DR
LAKE POINTE DR
CANDLELIGHT CT
STONEY BEACH ST
HAYDEN DR
WESTBREEZE DR
SAWTELL CT
ANNEX AVE
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JOHN AVE
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WILLOW W AY DR
HENNESSY ST
OLD ORCHARD LN
HIGH OAK DR
HOLLISTER AVE
MARKET ST
ORCHARD CT
E 14TH AVE
ERIE AVE
ENTERPRISE DR
FAIRLAWN ST
WILLOW BEND LN
OAKS TR pvt
CAMDEN LN
HICKORY LN
WILLOW SPRINGS RD
CRIMSON LN pvt
TITAN CT
TEMPLETON PL
LAKE REST AVE
LAWNDALE ST
MADISON ST
SANDERS ST
STANLEY AVE
PYLE AVE
QUAIL RUN DR
ARCADIA AVE
ECKHARDT CT
DEVONSHIRE DR
ORCHARD LN
KENSINGTON AVE
ROCKW
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LAKE SHORE DR
VENT URE DR
TRILLIUM TR
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SENNHOLZ CT
EDEN CT
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LAKE REST LN pvt
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SCENIC CT
CREEK SIDE DR
ROLLING GREEN CR
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VIKING PL
BAILEY CT
GOSS CT
MEADOWBROOK RD
NOEL CT
HONEY CREEK CT
SHAWANO AVE
CIMARRON CT pvt
BONG CT
ELMHURST LN pvt
MCINTOSH CT
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MILLER DR
S CAM PBE LL RD
COMMERCE ST
WYOMING ST
NICOLE CT
VILAS AVE
HUNTERS PL
ROCK PL
LENNOX ST
WEISBROD ST
FLUOR CT
KATY CT
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UNIVERSAL CT
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W TENNESSEE AVE
EGG HARBOR LN pvt
CLAYTON CT
E 7TH AVE
NEWPORT CT
HOLLY CT
S MEADOW ST
GEHRES CT
HUNTINGTON PL
HAWTHORNE ST
NIMROD CT
RIVERWAY DR
STEVENS CT
LAKEVIEW CT pvt
MARSTON PL
GU LIG CT
SCHOOL AVE
FULTON AVE
KENTUCKY ST
W 12TH AVE
ARTHUR AVE
KNAPP ST
SANDERS ST
MT VERNON ST
PUBLIC ALLEY
OSHKOSH AVE
S SAWYER ST
JEFFERSON ST
CENTRAL ST
W 4TH AVE
POWERS ST
W 5TH AVE
PUBLIC ALLEY
BROAD ST
CENTRAL ST
E CUSTER AVE
PUBLIC ALLEY
US HWY 41 RAMP
NEBRASKA ST
DIVISION ST
SANDERS ST
MONROE ST
WRIGHT ST
S WESTFIELD ST
W 4TH AVE
BROAD ST
N EAGLE ST
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W 7TH AVE
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OAK ST
US HWY 41 RAMP
W NEVADA AVE
BUCHANAN AVE
BROAD ST
E LINCOLN AVE
OMRO RD
S OAKWOOD RD
US HWY 41 RAMP
W 6TH AVE
W WAUKAU AVE
W 3RD AVE
PUBLIC ALLEY
PUBLIC ALLEY
E TENNESSEE AVE
W 19TH AVE
N LARK ST
W 12TH AVE
N MAIN ST
MT VERNON ST
OAK ST
HAWK ST
S WESTHAVEN DR
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Appendix B
Neighborhood Assessment
During the summer of 2015, Planning Services Division staff completed a neighborhood-wide
assessment to better understand existing conditions within the Stevens Park neighborhood. The
neighborhood assessment is an important baseline inventory that will be completed again in three
to five years to measure the success of programming in the neighborhood. Below are multiple maps
showing available data on existing conditions within the Stevens Park neighborhood.
Number of Housing Units by Parcel
Housing Style by Parcel
Homes located within the Stevens Park
neighborhood are predominately single and two
family structures that contain one or two housing
units per property which is consistent with the
zoning and land use designation for the area.
Anne and Colonial Revival
architectural style, as well as
Prairie-influenced and
European Revival styles and also
Italianate, and Tudor Revival.
Housing styles in the Stevens Park neighborhood
areAprimarilyAclassifiedAasA“Residence O/S”AwhichAisA
used for homes that were built prior to 1920.
More specifically there are examples of Queen
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CDU by Parcel
CDU standsAforA“ConditionA– Desirability –
Utility”.AATheAcodeAdenotesAaAcompositeA
rating of the overall condition, desirability
and usefulness of a property. Aproperty’sA
rating is established by the City Assessor
Division and is one of the factors used to
determine the assessed value of a
property.
Grade by Parcel
Grade describes the cumulative effects of
workmanship, the costliness of materials
and the individuality of design used in
constructing a home. The grade of a home
rarely changes unless elements from the
original construction are removed or
deteriorate beyond repair. The grade is
established by the City Assessor Division.
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Appendix C
Survey Data
In July of 2015, members of the Stevens Park Planning Team worked with city staff to survey
residents living in the neighborhood. The survey asked residents to identify assets they valued
and concerns they felt should be addressed within the neighborhood. Each property within the
neighborhood received a postcard with a link to an online version of the survey. Property
owners and tenants could also contact City staff to obtain a paper copy of the survey. Staff also
sent out approximately 350 paper copies of the survey which could be returned via a self-
addressed envelope. A total of 119 surveys were collected and the following graphs provide an
overview of the results.
02468101214
Location of Survey Respondents
90.7%
9.3%
Are you familiar with the Stevens Park
Neighborhood Association?
2.8%
18.7%
21.5%57.0%
How long have you lived in the Stevens Park
Neighborhood?
Less than one
year
1 to 5 years
35
34.6%
49.5%
12.1%
3.7%
How well do you know your neighbors?
Very Well = Talk or get
together once a week
Somewhat Well = Talk
or see each other
occasionally
Not Very Well = We
talk or see each other
a couple times a year
Not At All = I do notknow my neighbors
names
83.0%
17.0%
Do you feel you can rely on your neighbors to
watch your home while you are away?
Yes
No
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
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Which of the following are opportunities for improvement within the Stevens Park
Neighborhood? (select all that apply)
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0.0%
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20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
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Which of the following are assets/things you value within the Stevens Park
Neighborhood? (select all that apply)
11.4%
40.0%26.7%
10.5%
6.7%4.8%
Compared to three years ago or when you moved in,
how has the Stevens Park Neighborhood changed?
The neighborhood has
improved a lot
The neighborhood has
improved some
The neighborhood hasstayed about the same
The neighborhood hasdeclined some
The neighborhood has
declined a lot
N/A
2.8%
15.0%
47.7%
18.7%
3.7%12.1%
How would you rate the overall condition of the
properties in the neighborhood?
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Varied
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0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
What was the major reason you decided to live here?
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
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How could the existing properties and housing be improved? (select all that apply)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
In your home at
night
Outside your
home at night
(porch, stoop,
yard or alley)
Walking in the
neighborhood
during the day
Walking in the
neighborhood
at night
In parks,
playgrounds,
and other
outdoor areas
How safe would you say you feel in each of the following places?
Very Safe
Safe
Somewhat Safe
Not Very Safe
Not at all Safe
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How would you rate the following public services in your neighborhood?
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very Poor
N/A
3.8%1.9%
0.0%
94.3%
Do you rent or own a home in the Stevens Park
Neighborhood?
Rent
Landlord
Business Owner
Own
27.4%
22.6%
46.2%
3.8%
In the last 5 years or since you have moved into the
neighborhood, do you feel the market value of your
home has:
Increased
Decreased
Stayed the
Same
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Appendix D
Crime Data
Between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015 there was minimal change in police calls for
service within the Stevens Park neighborhood (includes both field initiated and dispatched
calls). There was a slight spike in calls during 2012, which is consistent with the city’s overall
crime rate trend. In 2015 there was a total of 919 field initiated and dispatched calls within the
Stevens Park neighborhood.
A summary of field initiated and dispatched calls by event type during the same time period is
included below. The data shows there were more general assist calls than person vs. person
crimes (battery, domestics, robbery, sex offenses, harassment, etc) and property crimes
(damage to property, theft, auto theft, burglary) combined. General assist and crime
prevention calls are likely a result of proactive crime watch efforts and resident’s willingness to
report suspicious activity. The neighborhood-wide survey results supports this by finding that
83% of respondents felt they could rely on their neighbor to watch their home while they were
away.
Trends in crime data for each event type listed above can be found on the pages that follow.
133
591 566
146
1327
475 494 344 236 400
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
Police Calls for Service by Event Type
2011-2015
975
1056
844 918
919
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Total Calls for Service 2011-2015
41
20
27 29
37
20
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Civil Issues
168
111 116 109
87
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Community Service
111
141
81
106
127
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Crime Prevention
42
19
50
28 24 25
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Drugs & Alcohol
270
263
247
290
257
220
230
240
250
260
270
280
290
300
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
General Assists
109
98
77
86
105
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Medical
43
109
105
84
92
104
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Person vs. Person
89
102
59
40
54
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Property
35
67
54
49
31
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Quality of Life
44
45
92
69
85
109
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Traffic
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Redevelopment Authority
FROM:Allen Davis, Community Development Director
DATE:July 14, 2016
RE:Discussion on Final Design of New Water Tower/ CH2M Hill
Discussion: Final Design of New 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 area included in the request
consists of a single parcel totaling approximately 0.77 acres within the Marion Road
Redevelopment Area (Parcel “I”).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.
Common Council and Plan Commission approved 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
water tower is a spheroid design and proposed to be 176.77 feet in height. 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 eliminate 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 façade 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 façade 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.Ms. Linda Mohr from CH2M
Hill will be present to review the proposed water tower construction.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:City of Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority
FROM:Allen Davis, Community Development Director
DATE:July 14, 2016
SUBJECT:July 20, 2016 Executive Director’s Report
Update on Buckstaff:The City has received a $150,000 grant from WEDC to help in the
demolition of the structures. The contractors have started asbestos removal. The demolition
will continue through the summer into the winter of 2016-2017.
Update on Healthy Neighborhood Initiative:
1017 Bowen Street house -The contractor bids for the project have been coming in and the
project is slightly under budget.The renovation should be complete by the end of summer.
The project budget is less than $100,000, with an expected sale price of $110,000 to $120,000.
Update in South shore Redevelopment Area:
Boatworks –The trail and bridges are open and the Grand Opening celebration on June 16,
2016 was well attended and received good reviews.
Morgan District –Construction continues on the Riverwalk east and west of Oregon Street.
Staff worked with WisDNR to amend the grant award and add work to the Morgan district
west of Oregon Street for the sheet pile.The City is hoping for the award of another grant
application to install the trail, and all riverwalk improvements on top of the sheet pile, and
continue with the trail west to the “lagoon”.
The City and Morgan District partners received an Idle Industrial Site grant from WEDC to
help install $375,000 of new private infrastructure on the site.The City also reviewed and
approved a TIF application for the site.The owners hope to start the first phase of the project,
apartments and commercial space (which may include a grocery store)along Oregon Street in
late 2016 or early 2017.
Pioneer Area –Mr. Art Dumke continues to work with City staff to explore multiple
development options and funding scenarios.
The Granary –Mr.Andy Dumke continues to work with City planning and building staff to
redevelop the property for a historic renovation with a new restaurant.The residential portion
of the project will be phase 2. City council approved the one-way traffic on 5th to the north of
the building for the customer parking needed.
Brian Burns –Main & 9th.–Mr. Burns window lintel materials has arrived and he is working
to schedule contractors for the exterior renovations as soon as possible.
Update on Marion & Pearl Redevelopment Area:
Rivers 1.5:Construction is continuing.Completion is anticipated in the next month or so.
Jackson/Marion Parcel:Mr.Andy Dumke continues to develop more specific building and
site plans. He is also working on tenant occupancy and a financing plan.
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Boatworks Riverwalk Grand Opening June 16th 2016