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Plan Commission approves Phase 2 at 1710 Oshkosh Ave; Golden Nest Pancakes & Cafe expected
Summary
Commissioners approved the specific implementation plan for Phase 2 at 1710 Oshkosh Ave, allowing a Golden Nest Pancakes and Cafe and a BSM to increase parking to 71 stalls for both phases; motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
The Plan Commission unanimously approved a Specific Implementation Plan Sept. 17 for Phase 2 of a commercial development adjacent to 1710 Oshkosh Avenue, permitting a 4,479-square-foot building proposed as Golden Nest Pancakes and Cafe with a 308-square-foot outdoor patio.
Staff said the development is on a 1.33-acre parcel zoned Corporate Business Park with a planned-development overlay and that Phase 1 (Mr. Brew's Tap House) constructed site stormwater utilities sized to accommodate both phases. The applicant requested a base standard modification to allow 71 parking spaces across both phases where the CBP district typically limits parking; staff supported the modification, noting that dine-in restaurants often need more parking than the current code assumes.
Commissioners praised the project as complementary to nearby hotels and patrons. "I've actually been to the Golden Nest in Sun Prairie ... it was just a trendy place," said a commissioner who urged support. Another commissioner said the city should review parking requirements more broadly so restaurants with higher trip generation aren't forced into repeat BSM requests.
Applicant representative (Mister Hoopman) said he was available for questions but had no prepared statement. On roll call, commissioners voted aye and the motion carried 5-0.
Next steps: site-plan review will address minor landscaping point shortfalls, signage details and photometrics; staff will work with the developer on façade plantings during SIP review.
