Print Staff Memo

TO:

Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council

FROM:

Kelly Nieforth, Director of Community Development

DATE:

December 10, 2024

SUBJECT:

Res 24-681 Approve Land Acquisition of 1226 Oshkosh Avenue, 1236 Oshkosh Avenue, Vacant Lots Previously Known as 1232 Oshkosh Avenue (Parcel 1600370000) and 1240 Oshkosh Avenue (Parcel 1600390000; ($800,000) (Plan Commission Recommends Approval)

BACKGROUND

The subject area included in the request consists of four lots that equate to a combined acreage of 0.56 acres and are located on Oshkosh Avenue, just northwest of North Sawyer Street and east of Fox Street. All four parcels have frontage on Oshkosh Avenue and have a public alleyway along the rear. 1226 Oshkosh Avenue contains a 3,167 square foot building and 1236 Oshkosh Avenue contains a 2,794 square foot building. The remaining two lots are vacant and serve as parking area and driveway access to the site. The surrounding area consists primarily of residential uses to the north and south, along with commercial uses to the west. Properties directly to the east are currently vacant and owned by the City of Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan recommends Neighborhood Commercial land uses for the subject properties.

ANALYSIS

The City of Oshkosh is proposing to acquire four parcels on Oshkosh Avenue for future right of way improvements and redevelopment. Starting in 2014, the City of Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority has purchased properties to the east of the subject site as they became available in preparation for an eventual reconstruction of the North Sawyer Street and Oshkosh Avenue intersection which is now in the design phase. The acquisition of these four properties came to be possible after the current owner contacted the City of Oshkosh asking if they were interested in purchasing them.

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds to purchase the property will come from the TID #35 fund balance. TID #35 will also help fund other costs associated with the intersection reconstruction in the future.

RECOMMENDATION

The Plan Commission recommended approval of the requested land acquisitions on December 3, 2024. Please see the attached staff report and meeting minutes for more information.

Attachments

RES 24-681

Land Acq - 1226-1240 Oshkosh Ave