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Planning staff summarized the site as the former Applebee’s building at the southeast corner of South Kohler Street and Osborne Avenue and reminded commissioners that the Common Council had previously approved a General Development Plan for a drive‑through car wash at this location. The applicant’s SIP keeps two driveway accesses on Osborne Avenue, removes the existing South Kohler driveway, and retains an easternmost parking row in its current footprint; the applicant requested a BSM to allow more than the code‑maximum parking on site (code maximum noted as 25 spaces; applicant proposes 50).

Staff said the excess parking was acceptable because the site abuts commercial property and is likely to be redeveloped in the future. The plan otherwise meets setback requirements except for a small portion of pavement that slightly encroaches into a five‑foot setback along the east property line; the applicant proposes to use existing trees to meet paved‑area landscaping requirements and requested a BSM to allow street‑frontage plantings to be farther than 10 feet from the right‑of‑way where Public Works has requested no plantings within that right‑of‑way to avoid utility conflicts.

Staff also described building materials and said the applicant requests reductions in required Class‑1 material percentages on two facades (to 43% on the west elevation and 7% on the north/Osborne elevation). Staff recommended approval, noting that the applicant’s use of Nichiha fiber cement panels (a Class‑3 material) and increased landscaping points along Osborne Avenue help compensate for the material reduction.

Applicant representative Peter Schwabe addressed the commission and thanked staff for assistance. During public comment, the applicant’s representative explained the project team’s confidence in the Tommy’s Express membership model and site selection. Commissioner Bulow raised a question about market saturation (noting an existing vacant car wash elsewhere in the city); the applicant explained the franchise family had conducted market studies and believed the product and membership model would be successful at the Keeler site.

Commission member Bulow also asked the applicant to comment on market overlap with an existing facility; the applicant said he could not speak to the other site but that Tommy’s national experience and product model support the proposal. Commissioner Perry stated he viewed the use as a drive‑through and said he generally would not support such a use on a major corridor, which explains his no vote.

The commission approved the SIP with staff‑recommended findings and conditions; because the approval included BSM requests and code waivers (pavement setback encroachment, parking quantity, and reduced Class‑1 facade percentage), those items will be carried into the SIP record and must be satisfied per the conditions set by staff and any final sign‑off processes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oshkosh Plan Commission - 9/2/25","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a specific implementation plan for a 5,270‑sq‑ft Tommy’s Express drive‑through car wash with 20 vacuum stations at 1700 South Keeler Street; the motion passed 7-1 with Chairman Perry voting no.","taxTitle","Oshkosh City, Winnebago County, Wisconsin","taxId",5129,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477548,"Plan Commission backs Millwork Distributors expansion in Southwest Industrial Park",424,1012000,1436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711628-0791a4c5fa74708787d846a018cff7e1&start=1012&end=1436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711628-0791a4c5fa74708787d846a018cff7e1/thumbnail_1012000.jpg","/articles/6477548/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-backs-Millwork-Distributors-expansion-in-Southwest-Industrial-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477548-6165a815f5807e61f74941a21f6518de/orig.mp4?Expires=1776615432&Signature=TFQgr5wHxFvuNXWR-L~OwjrhME-zweK4IwF~FXVCOYTNedoA44uc2-qeG4ThwZDp9xbj~l-gv~gyUsomNjoxbpc9k9TpBy8xCRjMnk1jISOMGro40lBqBFtBxPB1Z0zZq8D0ymNAb9JH-CBzDNU6LaT8knutaEx4Ft0k7BNJ03-Vq4D2P6i5FJAjHcUP0ELEevl0iJb9HLL~jxieYsm2qboWARAZQzDzXFZdHbxCrsNZGaLALTzsJVuF-JeTK9Sq3h~fbLmK~VVe7-itGsnquovjwtGh7dq9MyOPjZFeWB5Yc7dc91f-rxRLpWM6FhvpFDAAt6~1G1U~WRAFxOD05g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oshkosh City Plan Commission recommended approval of a heavy industrial zoning change with a Planned Development overlay and approved associated development plans that will allow Millwork Distributors to expand its facility in the Southwest Industrial Park.

Planning staff described the site as a five‑acre parcel on Universal Street occupied by Millwork Distributors. The applicant proposes a 23,000‑square‑foot building expansion on the west side of the existing building and additional pavement to accommodate more employee parking. The applicant requested a variance (BSM) to raise the lot’s impervious surface ratio from the district maximum of 70% to 76.6%. To offset the increased impervious area, the applicant proposes landscaping that exceeds current ordinance point requirements.

Staff explained the zoning code does not require additional landscape points for the project because the building expansion and new pavement do not individually exceed 50% of existing floor area or pavement area, but the applicant voluntarily proposes landscape improvements that increase the site’s landscape points from the reported existing 1,507 points to about 2,271 points. Staff recommended approval of the zone change with PD overlay, the general development plan, and the specific implementation plan (SIP) with findings and conditions in the staff report.

Sam Winterfeld of Keller (representing Millwork Distributors) told the commission the expansion would help the company remain and grow locally; Todd Miller, identified as chairman of the Millwork Distributors board and a former banker for the company, said the business is employee‑owned and expects to add about a dozen jobs after the expansion.

Commission members asked technical questions about stormwater retention and the size of the retention pond; staff said retention sizing and any necessary stormwater design details will be addressed by Public Works during the SIP review. Commissioners also commented on landscaping and tree plantings; staff said the applicant’s proposed planting plan increases landscape points substantially and will be reviewed in detail at SIP.

Following public comment and a brief discussion, the commission moved to adopt staff findings and recommendations; the motion passed unanimously by roll call. The recommendation forwards the project with conditions to the Common Council (as applicable) and requires the applicant to meet any outstanding technical requirements during the SIP phase.

Record details: proposed 23,000 sq ft expansion, request for impervious surface increase to 76.6%, proposed landscape point increase from 1,507 to 2,271, applicant stated intention to add roughly 12 jobs, retention pond sizing to be verified with Public Works during SIP, staff recommended approval and commission adopted findings and recommendation.","The commission recommended a heavy industrial rezoning with a Planned Development overlay and approved a general development plan and specific implementation plan to allow a 23,000‑sq‑ft building expansion and additional paving for Millwork Distributors on Universal Street.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477553,"Plan Commission OKs rezoning and development plan for townhome project on West Eighth and Ninth avenues",764,214000,978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711628-0791a4c5fa74708787d846a018cff7e1&start=214&end=978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711628-0791a4c5fa74708787d846a018cff7e1/thumbnail_214000.jpg","/articles/6477553/Oshkosh-City/Winnebago-County/Wisconsin/Plan-Commission-OKs-rezoning-and-development-plan-for-townhome-project-on-West-Eighth-and-Ninth-avenues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477553-3c62e690ff0e74b7942507de0da733ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1776615432&Signature=DhSVBwycPR10XLTACt6F-h-sLoDIJXuDTDxT4pBbzvc-z9wlx8i~D0j9CL~MNooQMloAJthz4ufIJ4XWaU5U0S-ItQsg9rgvyRIKzOB4z-tCQ~-JAhhpQYTo10qgMIgKX8U6fXuun~R7WxmteS~8gfmV1TCdIiSYA8ymcSwv8h2u7bkISNer039~p6MzH2YP7zAKZ7WE1ShLSvVpDlOVf0qvvgZOBXcr3FlldIlCoDM0QXEtBbxFeVCaMkEVu5IUuCc9cPbE1kzHs0q0JMpgURX64efXS2gBOx7L-ufgwDPSPO5JXPUC9g~UyVW8PYMZR~ACWbwiYgnekEr66l25jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oshkosh City Plan Commission voted 8-0 to recommend a rezoning and to approve a general development plan that would allow two 10‑unit townhome buildings and two 2‑unit buildings on a collection of parcels on the south side of the 100 block of West Eighth Avenue and the north side of the 100 block of West Ninth Avenue.

The vote followed staff presentations explaining the request to change the properties from their current mix of 2‑Flat Residential (TR‑10) and one Central Mixed Use lot to TR‑10 with a Planned Development (PD) overlay, and a separate approval of a General Development Plan (GDP) that shows the proposed site layout and building designs.

Planning staff told the commission the subject area includes four vacant lots and one single‑family lot along West Eighth and five vacant lots along West Ninth. The PD overlay is needed because the two 10‑unit buildings proposed are not allowed in TR‑10 without the overlay. Staff said the proposal aligns with the city’s Center City future land use guidance and recommended approval with findings and conditions in the staff report.

Palomio Contade, the project developer, spoke at the hearing and thanked neighbors for attending. Contade said the development team appreciates community interest. Planning staff responded to technical questions from commissioners about remaining single‑family homes that would stay between proposed new units and noted there is no plan to develop those homes at this time. Staff said the two 10‑unit buildings would each be on their own lot after a certified survey map (CSM) is filed, and each of the 2‑unit buildings would also be on separate parcels.

Commission member Pollack asked whether the mix of new and existing homes would create a long‑term “checkerboard” pattern; planning staff replied that the underlying TR‑10 zoning remains and the PD overlay provides flexibility only for the proposed development. Commissioners also discussed site design details during the GDP review. Staff said the site plan anticipates six driveway accesses split between West Eighth and West Ninth avenues, one‑car attached garages for each unit, reduced front and side setbacks (to be addressed with BSMs during site plan review), increased impervious surface ratios appropriate to a multifamily site, and rear yard space adequate to satisfy required outdoor recreation area for multifamily uses. Staff said final building elevations and landscaping will be submitted during the subsequent Site Implementation Plan (SIP) phases.

Commission member Propp spoke in support, saying the project would be an “interesting infill development” and that neighborhood meetings indicated nearby residents generally supported it. Following discussion there was a motion \"to adopt the findings and recommendation as stated in the staff report,\" a second, and a roll call vote that carried 8-0.

The commission’s approval is a city planning recommendation; final approvals or conditions may be imposed in later SIP reviews, and required CSM(s) must be completed to create the parcels shown in the GDP. The staff report lists specific findings and conditions that the commission adopted in voting to recommend the zone change and approve the GDP.

Details from the record: the application covers 10 subject parcels; the proposed housing mix is two 10‑unit townhome buildings and two 2‑unit buildings; the PD overlay is requested to permit the 10‑unit buildings; CSM(s) will be required to reconfigure lots; staff recommended approval; commission voted 8-0 to adopt staff findings and recommendations.","The Oshkosh City Plan Commission unanimously recommended a zone change and approved a general development plan to allow two 10‑unit townhome buildings and two 2‑unit buildings on a group of 10 parcels on West Eighth and West Ninth avenues.","actionData","errors"]

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