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PURPOSE: APPROVE MENOMINEE SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan contains recommendations regarding
improving housing and neighborhoods by implementing neighborhood improvement
strategies in priority areas; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has identified strong neighborhoods as a
priority Strategic Plan goal; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council previously approved implementing a Healthy
Neighborhoods Initiative that seeks to improve priority neighborhoods and housing, as
well as benefits all residents by helping to maintain or increase property values in
transitional and distressed neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the Menominee South Neighborhood Association approached the
City regarding how to address current and future issues concerning their
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, based on a resident led planning effort, the attached Menominee
South Neighborhood Plan' was created to address neighborhood challenges and
promote reinvestment in their neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission found that the 'Menominee South
Neighborhood Plan' is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and supports
neighborhood revitalization efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the attached "Menominee South Neighborhood Plan" is consistent with the
City's Comprehensive and Strategic Plans and is hereby approved.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Alexa Naudziunas
Associate Planner
DATE: March 21, 2019
RE: Approve Menominee South Neighborhood Plan (Plan Commission Recommends
Approval)
BACKGROUND
Staff requests approval of the Menominee South Neighborhood Plan, which focuses on a
target neighborhood bounded by Irving Avenue on the north, East Broad Street on the west,
Washington Avenue on the south and Lake Winnebago on the east. Recent efforts by
residents, the Menominee South Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh and partner
organizations have centered on enhancing existing assets to provide stability and ensure the
Menominee South neighborhood continues to be one of choice in Oshkosh.
This plan was prepared for the Menominee South Neighborhood Association with the intent to
support their efforts, to maintain the existing neighborhood character and ensure Menominee
South continues to be a neighborhood of choice. Created during a yearlong resident led planning
process; the plan may be used by the Menominee South Neighborhood Association, the City of
Oshkosh, and partner organizations to ensure neighborhood improvements and activities are
implemented to meet the needs of residents.
ANALYSIS
The Plan offers a brief history, current conditions, and outlines four priority areas and explores
each area and provides goals, objectives, and specific action items to achieve the intended goals.
The Plan serves the following purposes:
• Educate both city government and neighborhood residents about each other's 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.
• Create "pride of place" within the community by identifying and developing the assets
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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 neighborhoods.
The goals and objectives have been reviewed and do not conflict with the City's Comprehensive
Plan, official maps, or other planning objectives of the City. Hard copies can be made available
on request. The draft document can be accessed at the follow link:
https:/Iwww.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/PlanningServices/Plans.aspx
FISCAL IMPACT
It is not anticipated that additional city services will need to be provided beyond existing service
levels that would require additional staffing. The Plan does however identify various activities
that may involve funding allocations through the Healthy Neighborhoods funds, CDBG or
Great Neighborhoods CIP funding to carry out such activities as property acquisition,
homebuyer incentives and rehabilitation grants.
RECOMMENDATION
The Plan Commission approved this request at its March 19, 2019 meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
J
Alexa Naudziunas
Associate Planner
Approved,
John Fitzpatrick
Assistant City Manager
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ITEM: APPROVAL OF MENOMINEE SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
Plan Commission meeting of March 19, 2019
BACKGROUND
Staff requests approval of the Menominee South Neighborhood Plan, which focuses on the
neighborhood bounded by Washington Avenue on the south, East Broad Street on the west,
Lake Winnebago on the east and Irving Avenue on the north.
Recent efforts by residents, the Menominee South Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh
and partner organizations have centered on enhancing existing assets to provide stability and
ensure the Menominee South neighborhood continues to be one of choice in Oshkosh.
The purpose of this review is for the Plan Commission to make a determination that the
proposed goals and objectives within the Menominee South Neighborhood Plan are consistent
with the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, and other planning objectives of the
City.
ANALYSIS
The City of Oshkosh -Planning Services Division in partnership with the Menominee South
Neighborhood Association have worked together to develop the Menominee South
Neighborhood Plan. The Plan serves the following purposes:
• Educate both city government and neighborhood residents about each other's 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.
• Create "pride of place' 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 neighborhoods.
This plan was prepared for the Menominee South Neighborhood Association with the intent to
support their efforts in addressing neighborhood challenges and promoting reinvestment.
Created during a yearlong resident led planning process; the plan may be used by the
Menominee South Neighborhood Association, the City of Oshkosh, and partner organizations
to ensure neighborhood improvements and activities are implemented to meet the needs of
residents.
The plan first offers a brief neighborhood history, followed by a snapshot of current conditions,
including both assets and concerns identified throughout the planning process. The plan then
outlines four priority areas: Image, Market, Physical Conditions and Neighborhood
Management. Individual sections explore each focus area, assess current conditions, and
provide goals, objectives and specific action items to help achieve the intended goals.
Prior to Common Council consideration, this plan is reviewed by the Plan Commission for
consistency with the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, and other planned
activities of the City. Staff has reviewed all proposed goals and objectives and believes they do
not conflict with the City of Oshkosh's Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planning
objectives of the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends approval of the Menominee South Neighborhood Plan, together with a
finding that the identified goals and objectives are not in conflict with the City of Oshkosh's
Comprehensive Plan.
The Plan Commission approved the Menominee South Neighborhood Plan as requested. The
following is the Plan Commission's discussion on this item.
Site Inspections: Report: Mr. Fojtik reported visiting the site.
Staff report accepted as part of the record.
Staff requests approval of the Menominee South Neighborhood Plan, which focuses on the
neighborhood bounded by Washington Avenue on the south, East Broad Street on the west,
Lake Winnebago on the east and Irving Avenue on the north. Recent efforts by residents, the
Menominee South Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh and partner organizations have
centered on enhancing existing assets to provide stability and ensure the Menominee South
neighborhood continues to be one of choice in Oshkosh. The purpose of this review is for the
Plan Commission to make a determination that the proposed goals and objectives within the
Menominee South Neighborhood Plan are consistent with the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan,
official maps, and other planning objectives of the City.
Ms. Naudziunas presented the item and reviewed the map of the proposed neighborhood and
discussed the purpose of the plan and the process of its development and reviewed the priority
areas of the plan. This plan was prepared for the Menominee South Neighborhood Association
with the intent to support their efforts in addressing neighborhood challenges and promoting
reinvestment. Created during a yearlong resident led planning process; the plan may be used
by the Menominee South Neighborhood Association, the City of Oshkosh, and partner
organizations to ensure neighborhood improvements and activities are implemented to meet
the needs of residents. The plan first offers a brief neighborhood history, followed by a
snapshot of current conditions, including both assets and concerns identified throughout the
planning process. The plan then outlines four priority areas: Image, Market, Physical
Conditions and Neighborhood Management. Individual sections explore each focus area,
assess current conditions, and provide goals, objectives and specific action items to help achieve
the intended goals.
Item -Approval of Menominee South Neighborhood Plan
Mr. Fcjtik opened technical questions to staff.
There were no technical questions on this item.
Mr. Fojtik asked if there were any public comments.
There were no public comments on this item.
Mr. Fojtik closed public comments.
Motion by Vajgrt to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report.
Seconded by Hinz.
Mr. Fojtik asked if there was any discussion about the motion.
Mr. Fojtik thanked staff for doing these plans because they are worth the time.
Ms. Propp agreed.
Motion carried 9-0.
Item -Approval ofMenondnee South Neighborhood Plan