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Staff described the proposed vacation as a long triangular sliver about 183 feet long by up to 16 feet wide, totaling approximately 1,100 square feet. The area follows the back edge of the public sidewalk and will be attached to the lots to the south after vacation. A small section of city storm sewer lies within the proposed vacated area; staff noted that state statute permits municipalities to retain rights to active facilities located in vacated right of way, including rights of access, maintenance, replacement and relocation.

The parcel lies within the Marion Road–Pearl Avenue redevelopment area adopted in August 1998. Mercury Marine is in the design phase of a parking-lot expansion for its property at 505 Marion Road; the city on behalf of the Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority (RDA) plans to sell RDA lots and a portion of a city-owned lot to Mercury Marine and to combine parcels through a certified survey map as part of the project. Staff said the Department of Public Works reviewed the vacation and had no objections; staff recommended approval to clean up the right-of-way lines and allow the proposed site design to proceed.

Commissioners asked procedural questions about next steps and confirmed that site design and parcel consolidation would return for plan-commission review as necessary. One commissioner noted the city previously allowed parking-lot construction under an earlier agreement and that ownership transfer now will better secure improvements and landscaping.

There was no public comment. The commission adopted the staff recommendation to vacate the right of way; the motion carried 6-0.

Next steps include completing the vacation, preparing a certified survey map to combine parcels, and reviewing specific site plans for the parking-lot expansion and any required environmental or landscape mitigation measures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oshkosh Plan Commission 2/19/25","oneSentenceSummary","The commission unanimously recommended vacating a triangular sliver of right-of-way on Marion Road — about 1,100 square feet — to allow a planned parking-lot expansion for Mercury Marine, while retaining city rights to maintain storm sewers located in the vacated area.","taxTitle","Oshkosh City, Winnebago County, Wisconsin","taxId",5129,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6322197,"Plan Commission approves acquisition of small triangle at 420 N. Main to regularize City parking lot",301,1923000,2224000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2348198-4caaad194c3fa6667f7e4e261d16187b&start=1923&end=2224","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2348198-4caaad194c3fa6667f7e4e261d16187b/thumbnail_1923000.jpg","/articles/6322197/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-acquisition-of-small-triangle-at-420-N-Main-to-regularize-City-parking-lot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322197-f20530cce7331a0a636a14f14b83472c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776584937&Signature=GlpPV7VjG8HaGZZMVCEKl86e5s8rmOTn6kzTsSiS8Q0aw7qNu5EiCyNYLV9-9mVXba8H9WCJJ~v-5zEb8RDubvY5mrmek7NtUqIb06~lSYG5gwcQesJh7e7rjqpW5vWW3Lc8r01mY4D3ZwB2FIsRw52RO0E3~81tUhQy8pHiq3YAGeUgAsFPFrANzm6Ca6dYnbyToGnCp6cTKaxMdTTitt960-~phzmw6rfFoT7HUmf0XQ9PcphAaJfoH0-Zlxcac0pZxPvyIZ5QnmSTm-w4twoV7usimXuRMOfLquClNUUzuViNTGR7JmvlCdfnOHhswc8bNQXPMxNjUrZ5GpuZeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oshkosh Plan Commission on Feb. 19 approved staff recommendations to acquire a small triangular (153-square-foot) portion of land at the southwest corner of 420 North Main Street from Escape Rentals LLC so the city-owned 400 block west parking lot no longer encroaches on private property. The roll-call vote was 6-0.

Staff said the city resurfaced the parking lot in late 2023 and identified property-ownership issues that needed correction; most issues have been resolved through a combination of right-of-way vacations and land swaps, and this acquisition is the last piece needed before a certified survey map can combine parcels for the parking-lot configuration. The proposed triangular parcel measures roughly 15 feet by 20 feet (153 square feet). Without the acquisition, staff said the city could be required to remove pavement or relocate two handicap stalls and a central loading area.

Staff said the city contacted the property owner, Rebecca Croft of Escape Rentals LLC, who agreed to transfer the small area to the city. The city attorney's office prepared a quitclaim deed, and staff told the commission the deed includes a reverter clause: if the city sells the property or stops using it as a public parking lot within 20 years of recording, the original owner may demand reacquisition.

Commissioners asked whether the owner received compensation; staff responded the owner did not receive compensation. There was no public comment. The commission moved to adopt the staff report findings and recommendations; roll-call votes recorded all members voting yes and the motion carried 6-0.

Next steps include completion of the deed recording and subsequent mapping and any final lot consolidation needed for the parking-lot parcel.","The commission approved acquiring a 153-square-foot triangular piece of land at the southwest corner of 420 North Main Street from Escape Rentals LLC to resolve a parking-lot encroachment; the deed includes a 20-year reverter clause.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6322202,"Plan Commission recommends comp plan change to allow single-family homes at Christian Drive site",263,1700000,1963000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2348198-4caaad194c3fa6667f7e4e261d16187b&start=1700&end=1963","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2348198-4caaad194c3fa6667f7e4e261d16187b/thumbnail_1700000.jpg","/articles/6322202/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-recommends-comp-plan-change-to-allow-single-family-homes-at-Christian-Drive-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322202-8b0b9fd416ac4a64fc19279153507199/orig.mp4?Expires=1776584937&Signature=XNusOsSdw7wYJ1KmJkEYEoM2--LJmuynZpwVBida1XinTWN6Mygxg2anyRPNQ4XVffWp0Q5CK1Pj42H9bw53SDab2lQ89n9to6LY5AHU7EWsFGmMc4IaFQc1~jDbdRlpMTNhnZNeHxyc7vAydD01~SoRY0DwFKEaPPwJMtovo61nwnt5zkXIpe8rfYdg9zjLARGTbZfUykRrs93sWVPhc72tMsLKaVTp~5EiCjYg90ZIAr9ulq9kaFKLOIDq79Y9hdyeaov5F013XyTH0hrMoIEE7k3ugUGQQK-t8YYmVXELRoi6GM84LhWb2m8A3fXtsVC3gtI6SIoTsq2SVJrgqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oshkosh Plan Commission on Feb. 19 recommended approval of a comprehensive land use map amendment to change a 5.5-acre property at the east end of Christian Drive from \"general commercial\" to \"light density residential,\" by voice vote and subsequent roll call (6-0).

Staff explained the city owns the parcel, which was recently divided from a nearby property at 3483 Jackson Street through a certified survey map, and currently is zoned Suburban Mixed Use. The surrounding area is predominantly residential; staff said a light-density residential designation would permit single-family development and align the future zoning district with the future land-use map.

Staff presented a conceptual plat for the property and noted the next procedural steps would be rezoning followed by preliminary plat and final plat approvals. There was no public comment on the amendment. The commission adopted the staff report findings and recommended approval to proceed with rezoning and platting under the light-density residential designation.

Because the action was a comprehensive-land-use amendment only, future approvals (rezone and plat) will return through the standard review process and will be subject to public notice and technical review.","The commission voted 6-0 to recommend changing the comprehensive land use map from general commercial to light-density residential for a 5.5-acre property at the east end of Christian Drive, enabling future rezoning and platting for single-family housing.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6322207,"Plan Commission approves final plat for 18 single-family lots on former Washington Elementary site",591,1149000,1740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2348198-4caaad194c3fa6667f7e4e261d16187b&start=1149&end=1740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2348198-4caaad194c3fa6667f7e4e261d16187b/thumbnail_1149000.jpg","/articles/6322207/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-final-plat-for-18-single-family-lots-on-former-Washington-Elementary-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322207-ba119c6ff19e65f1370bf0a6c3d694b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1776584937&Signature=I8SslIi~tsw-xqB~RZ7WMLePL4tMFHUWcYqoqu3O1Q5BdRApKGlKuLM4djxd8TJgHKRlaSEqN2DsHkl6MXQCV4ltKQiSslOaCtDU0P3yuAt11YvHsTZeB6zBkhgOaL9x4s8TPIiuQkZndYG01vaoWY-ZdEUSoJAkaiGuwHhvVZazPMeye9TJsnO00JPqblSdaSn~qn13aJ3B2PuPbANTmDwZcj~ZiWOqQ4gjcN046eG-HqK7qaDFlKlyx-XK9az1gUkqa3QECtsQQjqNzBObkKoWnQc5nSlk1p84Vq5FcK74~hHzGnLM4Aa5FPkvLuas-F0VqRegjeWBFsnR~QT6jQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oshkosh Plan Commission on Feb. 19 approved the final plat to redevelop the former Washington Elementary School site at 929 Winnebago Avenue into 18 single-family lots, adopting staff findings and recommendations by a 6-0 vote.

Staff told the commission that the City of Oshkosh purchased the property from the Oshkosh Area School District in September 2024, and that the parcel, sized at 2.8 acres, will be cleared this winter in preparation for residential development. The final plat lays out 18 lots — 10 along Winnebago Avenue and eight along School Avenue — with no new right-of-way dedications. Staff said the proposed lots meet area and dimensional requirements for the SR-9 district and calculated the proposal at 6.4 units per acre, under the SR-9 maximum of nine units per acre.

Engineering reviews show city water, sanitary sewer and storm-sewer capacity are available on both street frontages, and Department of Public Works grading, drainage and paving-restoration plans must be approved prior to Common Council final approval. Staff said easements for public and private facilities and two municipal access easements to the rear of properties are shown on the plat. The Oshkosh Area School District was notified and had not responded with concerns about accommodating students from this development.

For parkland requirements, staff reported there are sufficient recreational facilities nearby and recommended fees in lieu of land dedication totaling $7,200 ($400 per lot). Street lighting exists adjacent to the site; terrace-tree planning will be finalized by the city forester because some terrace strips are narrow and may be constrained by utilities and driveways. \"As a condition of plat approval, final terrace tree planting species and locations for some lots will be determined by the city forester if feasible,\" staff said.

There was no public comment on the item. Commissioner Rucker confirmed the commission's action was limited to plat approval and not to future building approvals; staff agreed that building design and developer selection will occur later in the process. The commission adopted the staff report findings and recommendations; roll-call votes recorded all six members voting \"aye.\" The motion carried 6-0.

Next steps include Department of Public Works approval of civil construction plans, any required municipal approvals at Common Council, and subsequent permitting and developer selection.","The commission unanimously approved the final plat to subdivide the former Washington Elementary School property at 929 Winnebago Avenue into 18 single-family lots; the city will pay $7,200 in lieu of parkland dedication.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6322212,"Plan Commission approves 32-unit multifamily plan at Bowen Street after concerns about off-site driveway",982,205000,1187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2348198-4caaad194c3fa6667f7e4e261d16187b&start=205&end=1187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2348198-4caaad194c3fa6667f7e4e261d16187b/thumbnail_205000.jpg","/articles/6322212/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-approves-32-unit-multifamily-plan-at-Bowen-Street-after-concerns-about-off-site-driveway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322212-1053f1e89832d64dc709c25e41d8f50d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776584937&Signature=CEthmk8Sea0-OzR0EHDbYJKxsK0f~Luy4rShgO4lqesDAamuBadtX93wnFJEbk-NrRnfReKNyfPIAlv-u6y9kBIiztSiFh8UJ01bibO1yOoMfJCNKeM87Sb9ynPYq0oFNcTyetinlU9UJmrk4CH4kQpi3jCydHdzcgmbzvC7J0JPqcXUCP7ojp7XdNTcJqioe-PYXc5k~d1-v5-IBgY1yP6pzYC9XR2MwFqrYZ8vy52wT57YBWAxJ2e~ErwgmvSd8l4OXBiapnobA~D~N8bMuv0f6WX1F8XoPlUVpvlhb~On6FMi7kiRkYbZkzVP1URFoLMs5yLNlOUf~kx80WqrWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oshkosh Plan Commission on Feb. 19 approved a specific implementation plan for a 32-unit multifamily development at 0 Bowen Street by a 5-1 vote, adopting staff findings and recommended conditions.

Staff said the 2.26-acre property at the southwest corner of East Murdoch Avenue and Bowen Street is zoned Urban Mixed Use (UMU) with a plan development overlay and that the Common Council approved a general development plan for the site on Oct. 22, 2024. The proposed site plan calls for two eight-unit apartment buildings, a 16-unit building, attached and detached garages and surface parking to provide 32 garage spaces and 36 uncovered spaces.

According to staff, the plan meets UMU density requirements and includes a refuse enclosure constructed of masonry consistent with the primary buildings. The applicant proposes a 1,800-square-foot recreation area on the south side of the site and foundation and yard landscaping that staff said meet code; a modification to the required setback (reduced to 18.7 feet from a 25-foot minimum) was previously approved in the GDP. Staff recommended approval of the SIP with the conditions in the staff report and noted that several items will be verified during site-plan review, including tree species for street frontage points and sheeted (fully shielded) lighting fixtures.

Staff also described the applicant's requests for base standard modifications related to building design and said the applicant offset those requests with increased window area, additional landscaping and higher-quality exterior materials. \"Staff is comfortable that the applicant has adequately offset the requested variances and the overall site will be consistent with the approved GDP and compatible with the surrounding area,\" staff said during the presentation.

Chet Weisenberg, representing the applicant, told the commission he was available to answer questions and said a cross-access agreement with the neighboring property owners has been submitted with the SIP materials. \"We are having a cross access agreement. Our agreement will be that any damages as a result of construction will be repaired,\" Weisenberg said.

Commission discussion focused on technical details. Commissioners asked staff to show the location of the proposed recreation area and to point out stormwater features on the plan. One commissioner asked whether a fence would be provided adjacent to the nearby grocery store; staff said no fence was proposed and none is required given adjacent zoning. Commissioners also raised pedestrian-connectivity questions for the Urban Mixed Use district and whether internal walkways or striping would be required across drive aisles; staff said at minimum one pedestrian connection to a street frontage is required and that crosswalk striping is typically required where a pedestrian route crosses a drive aisle.

Members also expressed concern about the off-site driveway that will provide access to the development. The commission was told it cannot impose conditions on a driveway located entirely on property not owned by the applicant; if the driveway becomes unusable or falls into disrepair the city code requires driveways to be maintained. The applicant said the cross-access agreement will require repair of any construction damage.

After discussion the commission moved to adopt the staff report findings and recommendations. The roll-call vote recorded five \"yes\" votes and one \"no\": Miss Davey — yes; Mr. Lowenstein — yes; Mr. Bowen — yes; Miss Pratt — no; Mr. Rucker — yes; Chairman Perry — yes. The motion carried.

The commission's approval is conditional on the items listed in the staff report and on the forthcoming site-plan review, which will verify tree species, lighting shielding, landscaping location and detail work tied to the previously approved GDP. The cross-access agreement will need to be recorded with the Winnebago County Register of Deeds as part of the subsequent site-plan and construction process.","The Oshkosh Plan Commission voted 5-1 to approve a specific implementation plan for a 32-unit multifamily development at the southwest corner of East Murdoch Avenue and Bowen Street, with conditions and further site-plan review required.","actionData","errors"]

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