Planning commission approves final plat for 82‑unit multifamily phase of Lake Biedemore development

The Planning Commission approved the final plat for Lot 1 of the Lake Biedemore development (phase 2), clearing the way for an 82‑unit apartment building to proceed to common council consideration subject to public‑works approvals.

Staff said the 11.45‑acre lot is at the northwest corner of Lake Biedemore Drive and Olivia Road and that approximately 8.32 acres are mapped as wetlands or waterways, leaving about 3.13 acres developable. The proposed phase 2 conforms to the previously approved preliminary plat and the earlier council‑approved SIP; phase 1 (240 units) is already under construction. Staff reported the proposed density for phase 2 is about 7.2 units per acre, under the Neighborhood Mixed Use District maximum of 36 units per acre.

The final plat shows new right‑of‑way dedication and an extension of a 60‑foot east‑west street (Olivia Road) as Blair Boulevard, plus required easements. Water, sanitary and storm sewer, paving, lighting and grading plans have been submitted and are under Department of Public Works review; staff recommended approval of the plat with the condition that all civil design plans be approved by Public Works before council final plat approval. The Oshkosh Area School District was notified and raised no capacity concerns. The parks department recommended fees in lieu of land dedication, estimated at $27,600, with parkland needs identified elsewhere in the comprehensive outdoor recreation plan.

A Red Earth LLC representative said the applicant will construct public right‑of‑way and extend utilities as part of phase 2 and noted two retention ponds will be included. The commission voted unanimously to adopt staff findings and approve the final plat.