09-17-18 Planning Commission MinutesOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO CITY HALL
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Chair Black called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
Roll Call: Chair Pam Black; Commissioners: Jim Kolles, Dave Thompson, and Alan
Offerman; Absent: Commissioners Steve Schuck, Aaron Stritesky, Roger Mord, and
Richard Nichols. Staff: City Council: CM Vern Heidner; City Planner, Daniel Licht; and
Administrative Assistant, Kelly Thelen.
1. Announcements:
None.
2 Consider the following minutes:
2.1 July 16, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting_
Commissioner Thompson motioned to approve. Seconded by Commissioner
Offerman. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Public Hearing Item:
3.1 Prairie View Estates.
A. Zoning Map Amendment to Zone the Property to R-4, Residential Single
Family District.
B. Preliminary and Final Plat of 25 Single Family Lots.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Roger Humphrey,1148 Summit Ave, Mahtomedi, engineer with Sambatek for
development, present and agreed with planning report. Mark Olson, President, and Rick
Lewandowski, Vice President, for Joshua/Markum Builders, Inc, were also present. Mr.
Humphrey said the staff was helpful and guided them through process.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 PM.
There were no comments from the public.
Chair Black brought the discussion to the Planning Commission members at 7:10 PM.
Commissioner Thompson asked what "net" meant for the minimum lot area
requirement. City Planner Licht stated that each lot must have at least the minimum
area exclusive of drainage and utility easements, wetlands, and wetland buffers.
Joel Larson, CEO of Hampton Companies, LLC, 1341 County Rd D Circle, Vadnais
Heights, was present and agreed with planning report. Mr. Larson added they have a
similar facility in Vadnais Heights identical to that being proposed with 25 parking stalls
and that is more than plenty parking available.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:26 PM.
There were no comments from the public.
Chair Black brought the discussion to the Planning Commission members at 7:27PM.
Commissioner Thompson asked the applicant if they ever overflow the parking lot.
Mr. Larson replied no. Commissioner Thompson questioned the applicant as to how
many people would be on staff. City Planner Licht added visitors could park on Parson
Avenue Northeast for two hours. Brian Winges, operating officer Suite Living, 580
Liberty Way, Vadnais Heights, replied five or six members on staff at any time. Mr.
Winges added that truly the only situation when the parking lot is at capacity is around
the holidays where visitors come at their other facilities. Commissioner Thompson asked
if the 24 stalls include the disability accessible parking stalls. Mr. Winges answered yes.
City Planner Licht added that parking could expand within the lot if needed. City Planner
Licht said with their experience City Staff is comfortable with the number of parking
stalls proposed.
Chair Black asked for additional public comment 7:31 PM.
Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 PM.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to provide the developer favorable
comment regarding the proposed concept plan, subject to the ten
stipulations. Second by Commissioner Kolles. All in favor. Motion carried. City
Council September 24, 2018.
3.3 RL Larson Interim Use Permit Related to the 85th Street/MacIver Avenue Project.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Tyson Hajicek with Moore Engineering Inc, 3315 Roosevelt Road, St Cloud, representing
RL Larson Excavating, Inc., 2255 12th Street Southeast, St Cloud, was also present and
agreed with the planning report. Mr. Hajicek added the excavation of the property
would eliminate all the truck traffic coming in to the project from off-site locations.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:44 PM.
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Mr. Kopp asked if Marlowe Avenue Northeast proposed cul-de-sac. CM Heidner said it's
not the first time that they had a cul-de-sac option, however, residents previously did
not want a cul-de-sac.
Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 8:01 PM.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to recommend approval of an interim use
permit allowing excavation for transport subject to the nine conditions.
Second by Commissioner Offerman. All in favor. Motion carried. City Council
September 24, 2018.
4. Update on City Council actions.
Council Member Heidner updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council
actions.
5. Update on future Planning Commission Agenda items.
City Planner Licht updated the commissioners on possible future agenda items.
6. Adjourn.
Commissioner Offerman motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner
Kolles. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:11 PM.
Pam Black, Chair
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Kelly T elen, Administrative Assistant