RES 20-64CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2020-64
AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RELATED TO THE VILLAS OF KITTREDGE CROSSINGS
WHEREAS, Otsego Finest Homes, LLC has submitted plans for development of the Villas at Kittredge
Crossings consisting of 17 dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, the subject site is legally described as Outlot H, Kittredge Crossings; and
WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Plan of the 2012 Comprehensive Plan guides the subject site for Office
land uses in accordance with the PUD District for Kittredge Crossings approved by the City Council on 12
May 2003; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Villas of Kittredge Crossings development requires consideration of an
amendment to the Future Land Use Plan to guide the subject site for Medium -to -High Density Residential
land uses; and
WHEREAS, the 2012 Comprehensive Plan outlines that a request to amend the Comprehensive Plan is to be
evaluated based upon (but not limited to) the following criteria:
1. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the Otsego
Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The proposed amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and Kittredge Crossings PUD
District to allow Medium -to -High Density Residential use of the property subject to the
requirements established by the R-6, Medium to High Density Residential District is consistent
with the following policies:
■ Cluster land complementary uses and activities into functionally related sub -units of
the community as determined by physical barriers, homogeneous land use
characteristics, and service area boundaries.
■ Accomplish transitions between different land uses in an orderly manner so as not to
create negative impacts on adjoining developments; changes in types of land use
shall occur either at mid -block points, so that similar uses front on the some street,
or at borders of areas separated by physical barriers.
■ Maintain a balance in the availability of quality housing choices throughout the
City based on benchmarks established by the City's Land Use Plan and Housing Plan;
the City shall periodically define the type and amount of new housing that is to be
built to maintain consistency with established benchmarks.
■ Recognize the need to develop of a variety of twin homes, townhouses, and multiple
family dwellings to supplement conventional single family homes giving due
consideration to local market demands and desired community character.
■ Promote development of twin homes, townhouses and multiple family dwellings
adjacent to areas targeted for commercial development to provide ancillary market
support.
2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The dwelling units buildings proposed by the PUD Development Stage Plan for Phase 1
and the concept plan for Phase 2 of the property will be compatible with Kittredge Park and
similar in character to the existing housing developed within Kittredge Crossings.
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 of the subject site will comply with provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
and Subdivision Ordinance and any modifications approved as part of the PUD Development
Stage Plan will be consistent with the intent of the City's development regulations.
4. Traffic generation of the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
Finding: The subject site is accessed via 70th Street, which is designated as a Minor Arterial
roadway by the Transportation Plan. The existing capacity of 70th Street is adequate to
accommodate traffic generated by development of the subject site as proposed.
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 within the West Sewer District where the City has planned for
development of urban density land uses served by sewer and water utilities and other City
services. The proposed use will not overburden the City's existing service capacity.
WHEREAS, the Planning Report dated 18 September 2020 prepared by the City Planner, The Planning
Company LLC, is incorporated herein.
WHEREAS, the Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on 21
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 5-1 vote that the City Council approve the request based on the
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aforementioned findings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA THAT the
Future Land Use Plan of the 2012 Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended to guide the subject site for
Medium -to -High Density Residential land uses based on the foregoing information.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 28th day of September, 2020.
MOTION BY: Tanner
SECONDED BY: Warehime
IN FAVOR: Stockamp, Warehime, Darkenwald, Tanner, Goede
OPPOSED: None
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, ayor
ATTEST:
Tami M. Loff, City Clerk