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Plan Commission approves garage addition variance at 27 Johnson Avenue
Summary
The City of Oshkosh Plan Commission granted a variance to allow a 24-by-15-foot front‑facing garage addition and a 4-foot widening to an existing garage at 27 Johnson Avenue, approving staff recommendations 6-0.
The City of Oshkosh Plan Commission approved a variance on a 6-0 roll call vote to allow a front‑facing garage addition and a 4‑foot widening of an existing garage at 27 Johnson Avenue.
The variance permits a 24-by-15-foot garage attached to the existing front façade and the relocation of a front door; staff recommended approval with the findings and conditions included in the staff report. "The purpose of this meeting for myself is to bring my property in compliance with my neighbors on both sides and it will also bring up the aesthetics and curb appeal with this addition," said Steve Rytaycek, the owner and applicant, when given time for public comment.
Staff explained the lot is roughly 15,000 square feet with a 1,232 square foot single‑story house built in 1986 and that surrounding homes have varying character and scale. The proposal moves the front of the garage to match the prevailing setback; staff said the 15‑foot addition results in a 30‑foot setback, consistent with neighboring properties. The staff report noted removal of an internal staircase, addition of a service door on the west elevation and regrading needed to accommodate the widened garage.
After public comment closed, a commissioner moved to adopt the findings and recommendations in the staff report and the commission voted by roll call. Council Member Nichols voted aye; Mr. Balbo voted aye; Miss Dabey voted aye; Mr. Lowenstein voted aye; Vice Chair Keefer voted aye; Chairman Perry voted aye. The motion carried 6-0.
The staff report and conditions remain part of the public record; the applicant may proceed according to the conditions set by staff and any required building permits.
