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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Planning
City Planner Licht
14 September 2020
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
3.5 — Water Tower #4
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
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Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
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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.
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
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends approval of a Zoning Map amendment and conditional use permit allowing
subdivision of property to be acquired by the City for construction of Water Tower #4.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
Held by Planning Commission 8 September 2020
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Otsego has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire a 1.72 acre parcel (that includes a
drainage and utility easement already owned by the City) at the southeast quadrant of 70th Street (CSAH
38) and MacAllister Avenue for the purposes of constructing Water Tower #4. The subject site is currently
zoned A-1, Agriculture Rural Service District. The City has initiated the rezoning of the property to be
acquired by the City to INS, Institutional District and a conditional use permit for a lot less than the
minimum required within the INS District for the subdivision of the existing parent parcel. A public hearing
to consider the Zoning Map amendment and a conditional use permit was held by the Planning
Commission meeting on 8 September 2020. One area resident was present with questions about timing
for development in the area and the design of the water tower, which City staff indicated there would be a
future public hearing. The public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend
approval of the applications.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
■ Planning Report dated 25 August 2020
■ Findings of Fact and Decision re: Zoning Map
■ Ordinance 2020-12 amending the Zoning Map
■ Findings of Fact and Decision re: lot area CUP
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2020-12 amending the Zoning Map and approve a conditional use permit for
lot area within an INS District related to Water Tower #4.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
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TPC
The Planning Company
PLANNING REPORT
3601 Thurston Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
763.231.5840
TPC@PlanningCo.com
TO: Otsego Planning Commission
FROM: D. Daniel Licht, AICP
REPORT DATE: 25 August 2020
RE: Otsego — Watertower #4; Zoning Map Amendment/CUP
TPC FILE: 101.01
BACKGROUND
The City of Otsego has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire a 1.72 acre parcel (that
includes a drainage and utility easement already owned by the City) at the southeast quadrant
of 70th Street (CSAH 38) and MacAllister Avenue for the purposes of constructing Watertower
#4. The subject site is currently zoned A-1, Agriculture Rural Service District. The City has
initiated the rezoning of the property to be acquired by the City to INS, Institutional District and
a conditional use permit for a lot less than the minimum required within the INS District for the
subdivision of the existing parent parcel. A public hearing to consider the Zoning Map
amendment and a conditional use permit has been noticed for the Planning Commission
meeting on 8 September 2020.
Exhibits:
■ Site Location
■ Certificate of Survey
ANALYSIS
Zoning. Government utility buildings are allowed as a conditional use in the A-1 District. The
City also has established an INS, Institutional District for the specific purpose of locating public
service facilities. Municipal facilities such as watertowers are also allowed in the INS District by
conditional use permit. The City will need to process a conditional use permit application upon
completion of the plans and specifications for Watertower #4 which are in progress by the City
Engineer.
Lot Requirements. The table below illustrates the lot requirements of the INS District. The
proposed water tower site meets all of the applicable lot requirements except the minimum lot
area. Section 11-90-6.M of the Zoning Ordinance allows for a reduction in the minimum lot
area as a conditional use provided that compatibility with surrounding uses is maintained.
Min. Lot
Area
Min. Lot
Width
Required
5.0 ac.
None
Proposed
1.72 ac.
250ft.
Criteria. Evaluation of the Zoning Map amendment and the CUP applications is to be based
upon (but not limited to) the criteria outlined in Sections 11-3-2.F and 11-4-2.F of the Zoning
Ordinance:
1. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the Otsego
Comprehensive Plan.
Comment: The Comprehensive Plan establishes that sewer and water utilities are to be
provided for the purposes of accommodating anticipated growth with a compact, urban
form with staged expansion polices to manage development, provide for a balance of
residential use types, and increase commercial and industrial development. The
proposed Watertower #4 facility is an essential service necessary to implement the
Comprehensive Plan policies in accordance with the Water Master Plan.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Comment: The subject site was selected based upon topography and the design of the
water system to balance the watertower with planned well locations. The area
surrounding Watertower#4 is agricultural. The area is planned for future commercial
and business warehouse uses as part of the Kittredge Crossings PUD master plan. The
proposed watertower is an incidental structure to urban development and is not
anticipated to cause any compatibility issues. Watertower #4 will have almost no on -
site activity and no compatibility issues are anticipated due to the reduced lot area.
3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within the
Zoning Ordinance and other provisions of the City Code.
Comment: The proposed use will conform to all applicable performance standards
established by the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Comment: The proposed use will generate minimal traffic limited to inspection of the
facility operation.
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The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and will
not overburden the City's service capacity.
Comment: The proposed facility will contribute to the City's service capacity in accordance
with the Water Master Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposed Watertower #4 site is an essential service necessary to implement the City's
plans for development in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and Water Master Plan. As
such, we recommend approval of the applications as outlined below:
POSSIBLE ACTIONS
1. Motion to approve a Zoning Map amendment and conditional use permit for the
purpose of acquiring property for construction of Watertower #4 based on a finding that
the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Motion to deny the application based on a finding that the request is not consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan.
Motion to table the request.
Adam Flaherty, City Administrator/Finance Director
Tami Loff, City Clerk
Ron Wagner, City Engineer
David Kendall, City Attorney
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MINNESOTA V
APPLICANT: City of Otsego
9 September 2020
FINDINGS & DECISION
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
APPLICATION: Request to amend the Zoning Map to change the classification of land to be developed with
Water Tower #4.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 14 September 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 described by Exhibit A.
B. The property lies within the West Sewer District and is guided for industrial uses by the 2012 Otsego
Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
C. The property is zoned A-1, Agriculture Rural Service Area; the City is proposing to rezone the
property to INS, Institutional District for the purpose of acquiring the property and constructing a
municipal water tower.
D. 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 11-3-2.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 establishes that sewer and water utilities are to be
provided for the purposes of accommodating anticipated growth with a compact, urban form
with staged expansion polices to manage development, provide for a balance of residential
use types, and increase commercial and industrial development. The proposed Water Tower
#4 facility is an essential service necessary to implement the Comprehensive Plan policies in
accordance with the Water Master Plan.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The subject site was selected based upon topography and the design of the water
system to balance the Water Tower with planned well locations. The area surrounding Water
Tower#4 is agricultural and the area adjacent to the water tower is planned for future
industrial uses. The proposed water tower is an incidental structure to urban development
and is not anticipated to cause any compatibility issues. Water Tower #4 will have almost no
on -site activity and no compatibility issues are anticipated due to the reduced lot area.
3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within the Zoning
Ordinance and other provisions of the City Code.
Finding: The proposed use will conform to all applicable performance standards established
by the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Finding: The proposed use will generate minimal traffic limited to inspection of the facility
operation.
5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
Finding: The proposed facility will contribute to the City's service capacity in accordance with
the Water Master Plan.
E. The planning report dated 25 August 2020 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC,
is incorporated herein.
F. The Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on S
September 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 6-0 vote that the City Council approve the request based on the
aforementioned findings.
DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the request is hereby
APPROVED.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 141h day of September, 2020.
CITY OF OTSEGO
Bv:
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
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Attest:
By:
Tami M. Loff, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 121, Range 23, Wright
County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the point of intersection of the East line of the West 33.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter, with a line to be hereinafter referred to as "Line A", being a line drawn parallel with
and distant 55.00 feet Southerly of the following described centerline:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 31; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds
East, assumed bearing along the North line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 31, a distance of
2574.55 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be described; thence Southeasterly a distance of
579.94 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Southwest, having a radius of 1186.00 feet and a central
angle of 28 degrees 01 minutes 00 seconds; thence South 61 degrees 31 minutes 32 seconds East tangent to
said last described curve, a distance of 253.37 feet; thence Easterly a distance of 672.16 feet along a
tangential curve concave to the Northeast, having a radius of 1345.00 feet and a central angle of 28 degrees
38 minutes 00 seconds; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 28 seconds East tangent to said last described
curve, a distance of 648.00 feet; thence Northeasterly a distance of 614.71 feet along a tangential curve
concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 1345.00 feet and a central angle of 26 degrees 11 minutes 09
seconds; thence North 63 degrees 39 minutes 19 seconds East tangent to said last described curve, a
distance of 372.72 feet and said centerline there terminating.
Thence Southerly, along said East line of the West 33.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter, a distance of 110.00 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence Easterly,
parallel with said "Line A", a distance of 60.00 feet; thence Northeasterly, to a point on said "Line A" distant
115.00 feet Easterly of said point of commencement, as measured along said "Line A"; thence Easterly, along
said "Line A", a distance of 185.00 feet to the East line of the West 333.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter; thence Southerly, along said East line of the West 333.00 feet, a distance 250.00 feet;
thence Westerly, parallel with said "Line A", a distance of 300.00 feet to a point on said East line of the West
33.00 feet; thence Northerly, along said East line of the West 33.00 feet, a distance of 140 feet to the point of
beginning.
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ORDINANCE NO.: 2020-12
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO TO PROVIDE
FOR A CHANGE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR LAND TO BE DEVELOPED WITH WATER
TOWER #4.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. The official Zoning Map of the Otsego Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended
to change the zoning classification of the property legally described by Exhibit A.
Section 2. The property is hereby rezoned from an A-1, Agricultural Rural Service
District designation to INS, Institutional District designation.
Section 3. The Zoning Map of the City of Otsego shall not be republished to show the
aforesaid rezoning, but the Zoning Administrator shall appropriately mark the Zoning Map on
file at City Hall for the purpose of indicating the rezoning hereinabove provided for in this
Ordinance, and all of the notations, references and other information shown thereon are
hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this Ordinance.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
publication according to Law.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 14th day of September, 2020.
CITY OF OTSEGO
Ml
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tami M. Loff, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 121,
Range 23, Wright County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the point of intersection of the East line of the West 33.00 feet of said
Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, with a line to be hereinafter referred to as "Line
A", being a line drawn parallel with and distant 55.00 feet Southerly of the following described
centerline:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 31; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes
32 seconds East, assumed bearing along the North line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section
31, a distance of 2574.55 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be described;
thence Southeasterly a distance of 579.94 feet along a tangential curve concave to the
Southwest, having a radius of 1186.00 feet and a central angle of 28 degrees 01 minutes 00
seconds; thence South 61 degrees 31 minutes 32 seconds East tangent to said last described
curve, a distance of 253.37 feet; thence Easterly a distance of 672.16 feet along a tangential
curve concave to the Northeast, having a radius of 1345.00 feet and a central angle of 28
degrees 38 minutes 00 seconds; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 28 seconds East tangent
to said last described curve, a distance of 648.00 feet; thence Northeasterly a distance of
614.71 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 1345.00 feet
and a central angle of 26 degrees 11 minutes 09 seconds; thence North 63 degrees 39 minutes
19 seconds East tangent to said last described curve, a distance of 372.72 feet and said
centerline there terminating.
Thence Southerly, along said East line of the West 33.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter, a distance of 110.00 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be
described; thence Easterly, parallel with said "Line A", a distance of 60.00 feet; thence
Northeasterly, to a point on said "Line A" distant 115.00 feet Easterly of said point of
commencement, as measured along said "Line A"; thence Easterly, along said "Line A", a
distance of 185.00 feet to the East line of the West 333.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter; thence Southerly, along said East line of the West 333.00 feet, a distance
250.00 feet; thence Westerly, parallel with said "Line A", a distance of 300.00 feet to a point on
said East line of the West 33.00 feet; thence Northerly, along said East line of the West 33.00
feet, a distance of 140 feet to the point of beginning.
CITY
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MINNESOTA V
APPLICANT: City of Otsego
9 Sep 2020
FINDINGS & DECISION
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION: Request for a conditional use permit to allow a 1.72 acre parcel of land within the INS District
to be developed with Water Tower #4.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 14 September 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 described by Exhibit A.
B. The property lies within the West Sewer District and is guided for industrial uses by the 2012 Otsego
Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
C. The property is zoned INS, Institutional District; the City is proposing to acquire the 1.72 acre
property for the purpose of constructing a municipal water tower.
D. Section 11-90-7.A.1 of the Zoning Ordinance requires parcels within the INS District to have a
minimum lot area of 5 acres unless reduced by conditional use permit.
E. 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 11-4-2.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 establishes that sewer and water utilities are to be
provided for the purposes of accommodating anticipated growth with a compact, urban form
with staged expansion polices to manage development, provide for a balance of residential
use types, and increase commercial and industrial development. The proposed Water Tower
#4 facility is an essential service necessary to implement the Comprehensive Plan policies in
accordance with the Water Master Plan.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The subject site was selected based upon topography and the design of the water
system to balance the Water Tower with planned well locations. The area surrounding Water
Tower#4 is agricultural and the area adjacent to the water tower is planned for future
industrial uses. The proposed water tower is an incidental structure to urban development
and is not anticipated to cause any compatibility issues. Water Tower #4 will have almost no
on -site activity and no compatibility issues are anticipated due to the reduced lot area.
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3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained within the Zoning
Ordinance and other provisions of the City Code.
Finding: The proposed use will conform to all applicable performance standards established
by the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Finding: The proposed use will generate minimal traffic limited to inspection of the facility
operation.
5. The proposed use can be accommodated by existing public services and facilities and will not
overburden the City's service capacity.
Finding: The proposed facility will contribute to the City's service capacity in accordance with
the Water Master Plan.
F. The planning report dated 25 August 2020 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning Company LLC,
is incorporated herein.
G. The Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on 8
September 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 6-0 vote that the City Council approve the request based on the
aforementioned findings.
DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the request is hereby
APPROVED.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 14th day of September, 2020.
CITY OF OTSEGO
By:
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
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Attest:
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Tami M. Loff, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 121, Range 23, Wright
County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the point of intersection of the East line of the West 33.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter, with a line to be hereinafter referred to as "Line A", being a line drawn parallel with
and distant 55.00 feet Southerly of the following described centerline:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 31; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 32 seconds
East, assumed bearing along the North line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 31, a distance of
2574.55 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be described; thence Southeasterly a distance of
579.94 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Southwest, having a radius of 1186.00 feet and a central
angle of 28 degrees 01 minutes 00 seconds; thence South 61 degrees 31 minutes 32 seconds East tangent to
said last described curve, a distance of 253.37 feet; thence Easterly a distance of 672.16 feet along a
tangential curve concave to the Northeast, having a radius of 1345.00 feet and a central angle of 28 degrees
38 minutes 00 seconds; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 28 seconds East tangent to said last described
curve, a distance of 648.00 feet; thence Northeasterly a distance of 614.71 feet along a tangential curve
concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 1345.00 feet and a central angle of 26 degrees 11 minutes 09
seconds; thence North 63 degrees 39 minutes 19 seconds East tangent to said last described curve, a
distance of 372.72 feet and said centerline there terminating.
Thence Southerly, along said East line of the West 33.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter, a distance of 110.00 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence Easterly,
parallel with said "Line A", a distance of 60.00 feet; thence Northeasterly, to a point on said "Line A" distant
115.00 feet Easterly of said point of commencement, as measured along said "Line A"; thence Easterly, along
said "Line A", a distance of 185.00 feet to the East line of the West 333.00 feet of said Northeast Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter; thence Southerly, along said East line of the West 333.00 feet, a distance 250.00 feet;
thence Westerly, parallel with said "Line A", a distance of 300.00 feet to a point on said East line of the West
33.00 feet; thence Northerly, along said East line of the West 33.00 feet, a distance of 140 feet to the point of
beginning.
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