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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
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City Planner Licht City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 1— Michels Corporation
City Engineer Wagner
City Attorney Kendall
STRATEGIC VISION
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communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
City staff recommends approval of a preliminary/final plat, site and building plans, and interim use permit
for Michels Corporation.
Yes
To be held by Planning Commission 29 June 2020
Michels Corporation has submitted plans for development of Outlot C, Bury Industrial Park for construction
of an office, shop/service building, storage building and outdoor storage yard. The subject site is located
west of Kadler Avenue, north of 70th Street. The proposed development requires consideration of
applications for preliminary/final plat, site and building plan review, and an Interim Use Permit for outdoor
storage. A public hearing to consider the proposed development has been noticed for a special meeting of
the Planning Commission to be held on 29 June 2020 at 7:OOPM. A special meeting of the City Council is to
be held immediately following the Planning Commission meeting to consider the applications.
Please refer to the Planning Report and Engineering Review included in the 29 June 2020 Planning
Commission packet for additional background information. The Development Agreement will be
distributed at the meeting on Monday.
■ Findings of Fact and Decision
■ Resolution 2020-41 approving a development agreement
POSSIBLE MOTION
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Motion to approve a preliminary/final plat of Michels Addition; approve site and building plans and an
interim use permit for Lot 1, Block 1, Michels Addition subject to the conditions outlined in the findings of
fact and decision as presented; and adopt Resolution 2020-41 approving a development agreement.
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APPLICANT: Michels Corporation
23 June 2020
FINDINGS & DECISION
PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT
SITE & BUILDING PLAN/IUP
APPLICATION: Request for approval of a preliminary/final plat, site and building plan review, and an interim
use permit for outdoor storage.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 29 June 2020
FINDINGS: Based upon review of the application and evidence received, the Otsego City Council now makes
the following findings of fact:
A. The legal description of the property is Outlot C, Bury Industrial Park, City of Otsego, Wright County,
Minnesota.
B. The property lies within the West Sewer District and is guided for industrial land uses by the 2012
Otsego Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
C. The property is zoned 1-2, General Industrial District.
D. The applicant is proposing development of a preliminary/final plat of 1 lot subject to site and building
plan review and an interim use permit for outdoor storage.
F. The Planning Commission and City Council must take into consideration the possible effects of the
request with their judgment based upon (but not limited to) the criteria outlined in Section 11-5-2.F
of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the Otsego
Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The Comprehensive Plan guides the subject site for future industrial land uses within
the west sanitary sewer district. The proposed development of a 56.94 acre lot for a
contractor business is consistent with the City's economic development goals to encourage
industrial development to create employment opportunities and expand tax base within
Otsego.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The table below summarizes existing and planned land uses surrounding the subject
site. The proposed development of an industrial lot with a contractor business use that
includes outdoor storage will be compatible with existing and planned land uses in the area.
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Direction
Land Use Plan
Zoning Map
Existing Use
North
Industrial
A-1 District
Agriculture
East
Office/Warehouse
A-1 District
Agriculture
Rural residential dwelling
South
Industrial
1-2 District
Industrial
West
Industrial
A-1 District
Agriculture
3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within the Zoning
Ordinance and other provisions of the City Code.
Finding:The development the proposed lot will comply with the provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Engineering Manual.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Finding: The subject site will be accessed from Kadler Avenue. Kadler Avenue is designated by
the 2012 Transportation Plan (as amended) as a commercial/industrial roadway and has
been improved to an industrial section roadway consistent with the requirements of the
Engineering Manual and Subdivision Ordinance from 70th Street to the north line of the
subject site. Kadler Avenue has adequate capacity to accommodate traffic generated by the
proposed development.
5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
Finding: The subject site is located within the West Sewer District where the City anticipates
immediate development of the uses guided by the Future Land Use Plan. Sewer and water
utilities are available at the subject site with capacity to service the proposed use along with
other City services as required.
G. The planning report dated 25 June 2020 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC, is
incorporated herein by reference.
H. The engineering review dated June 25, 2020 prepared by the City Engineer, Hakanson Anderson, Inc.,
is incorporated herein by reference.
H. The Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at a special meeting on 29 June 2020 to
consider the application, preceded by published and mailed notice; based upon review of the
application and evidence received, the public hearing was closed and the Planning Commission
recommended by a vote that the City Council the request based on the
aforementioned findings.
DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the request is hereby
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of the preliminary plat shall not guarantee access to sewer service. The City shall only
allocate sanitary sewer capacity to approved final plats with signed development contracts to assure
the City of timely development.
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The exterior finish of the proposed storage building shall comply with Section 11-17-4.E.1.a of the
Zoning Ordinance and use the same exterior finish materials as the office and shop/service buildings,
subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
3. The site plan shall be revised to extend asphalt or concrete surface from the storage yard entrance to
the fuel island and the area surrounding the shop/service buildings for vehicle access, subject to
review and approval of City staff.
4. The landscape plan shall be revised to:
Provide trees surrounding the full exterior perimeter of the outdoor storage area as
minimum 6 foot tall evergreen trees spaced 25 feet on center, subject to review and
approval of the Zoning Administrator.
Specify installation of an irrigation system within turf areas of the subject site.
Right-of-way dedication and construction plans for 73rd Street shall be subject to review and approval
of the City Engineer.
The curb at the driveway entrances shall be extended to intersect the curb of 73rd Street; the design
and construction of the off-street parking area is subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
Fence:
The material and construction of the fence shall comply with Section 11-19-4.1-1 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
b. The gate at the storage yard entrance shall be setback a minimum of 70 feet from the public
right-of-way.
C. The gates at the office entrances shall be setback a minimum of 30 feet from the public right-
of-way of 73rd Street.
d. A fence permit shall be required prior to installation subject to review and approval of the
Zoning Administrator.
S. Fuel pumps shall be located upon raised concrete islands with a minimum height of 6 inches and
protected by concrete bollards with installation of the fuel tanks and ongoing maintenance of the
fuel island subject to review and approval of the Fire Marshall.
9. A photometric lighting plan shall be submitted to demonstrate that all exterior lighting complies with
the provisions of Section 20-16-6 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of the
Zoning Administrator.
10. All signs shall comply with Section 37 of the Zoning Ordinance and a sign permit is required prior to
placement of signs upon the subject site, subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
11. All utility services shall be connected to City sewer and water systems and all utility plans are subject
to review and approval of the City Engineer.
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12. The developer shall pay utility availability charges for sewer and water upon approval of the final plat
in accordance with Title 8, Chapter 1 of the City Code.
13. The final plat shall be revised such that wetlands and required wetland buffers shall be platted within
outlots to be deeded to the City.
14. All grading, drainage, wetland, and erosion control plans are subject to review and approval of the
City Engineer.
15. The developer shall pay a stormwater impact fee for Otsego Creek upon approval of the final plat.
16. All drainage and utility easements shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
17. The developer shall execute a development agreement as drafted by the City Attorney and approved
by the City Council.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 29th day of June, 2020.
CITY OF OTSEGO
By:
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
Attest:
By:
Tami M. Loff, City Clerk
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2020-41
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR
MICHELS ADDIITON
WHEREAS, Michels Corporation (the "developer") is proposing development of the Michels Addition; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary and final plat for the development was approved on 29 June 2020 by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 10-10-4.A of the Subdivision Ordinance requires the developer to enter into a
development agreement to provide the City construction and warranty securities for the public and
private improvements and to provide the City various remedies in the event that the developer
breaches the terms and conditions of said agreement; and
WHEREAS, those obligations are outlined and memorialized in the attached Development Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA THAT:
1. The Development Agreement attached hereto between the City of Otsego and Michels Corporation
is hereby approved in form subject to modification of fees, charges, and securities as approved by
City staff.
2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Development Agreement on behalf
of the City of Otsego.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 29th day of June, 2020.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
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CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tami M. Loff, City Clerk