ORD 04-22ORDINANCE NO.: 2004-22
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 AS PART OF THE REMINGTON COVES PRELIMINARY PLAT.
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
(the "property"). (118-500-312100)
Section 2. The property is hereby rezoned from an A-1, Agriculture Rural Service
District designation to a R-6, Residential Quadraminium, Townhouse and Low Density
Multiple Family District designation.
Section 3. The Zoning Administrator is hereby directed to make appropriate
changes to the official Zoning Map of the City of Otsego to reflect the change in zoning
classification set forth above.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and publication and the filling of a final plat.
PASSED by the Otsego City Council this 27TH day of September, 2004.
CITY OF OTSEGO
BY' �
arty F ie , Mayor
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Ju udsoning Administrator/City Clerk
Published: Elk River Star News 10-13-04
CITY OF
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WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
APPLICANT: Solid Ground Development, Inc.
09-22-04
FINDINGS & DECISION
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
APPLICATION: Request for a Zoning Map amendment changing the classification of land included
within the proposed Remington Coves preliminary plat.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 27 September 2004
FINDINGS: Based upon review of the application, the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, and evidence received, the City Council of the City of Otsego now makes the following
findings of fact:
A. The legal description of the property is attached as Exhibit A.
B. The property lies within the West Sanitary Sewer Service District and is guided for low
density residential land uses by the Otsego Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
C. The property is zoned A-1, Agriculture, Rural Service District Area. The applicant is
requesting a rezoning to R-6, Residential Townhouse, Quadraminium and Low Density
Multiple Family District for the purpose of developing 70 single family lots and 43 "bayhome"
dwelling units. These dwelling units are a permitted use within the R-6 District.
D. Consideration of the application by the Planning Commission and City Council is to be based
upon, but not limited to, the criteria outlined in Section 20-3-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance:
2.
The proposed action=s consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the
official City Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The subject site is guided by the Comprehensive Plan for low density
residential uses. The preliminary plat has a density of 2.8 dwelling units per acre,
which is less than the maximum 3.0 dwelling units per acre allowed in low density
areas. The proposed preliminary plat further provides for a mix of housing types
consistent with the direction of the Comprehensive Plan, including more compact
bayhome dwellings arranged in a unit and base lot configuration nearest to 7dh
Street. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed use=s compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding. The table below summarizes uses surrounding the subject site. The
proposed mix of uses will be compatible with the adjacent land uses.
Direction
Land Use Plan
Zoning Map
Existing Use
North
LD Residential
R-6 District
Martin Farms TH
East
Agriculture
A-1 District
Agriculture
South
LD Residential
R-4 District
Otsego Preserve SF
West
LD Residential
R-6 District
Zimmer Farms TH/SF
3. The proposed use=s conformity with all performance standards contained in the
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Zoning Ordinance (i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.).
Finding: The proposed use will conform to all applicable development requirements,
except as specifically modified by the PUD -CUP on the approved development plans.
4. The proposed use=s effect upon the area in which it is proposed.
Finding: The proposed use provides for a continuation of urban development
anticipated by the Comprehensive Plan within the west sanitary sewer service district
utilizing available infrastructure and allowing for extension of major roadways.
5. The proposed use=s impact upon property values of the area in which it is proposed.
Finding: Although no study has been completed, the proposed use is not anticipated
to negatively impact area property values.
6. Traffic generation by the proposed use in relation to the capabilities of streets serving
the property.
Finding: The proposed use will generate traffic within the capabilities of roadways
anticipated to be developed in accordance with the City's transportation plan and
NEWC Transportation Study. These roadways include 70'h Street being planned as a
future county road, which is adjacent to the plat.
7. The proposed use=s impact upon existing public services and facilities including
parks, schools, streets, and utilities and its potential to overburden the City=s service
capacity.
Finding: The proposed use is not anticipated to have a negative impact to the City=s
service capacity as it is within the planned service areas and intensities anticipated by
the Comprehensive Plan.
E. The planning reports dated 2 September 2004 and 14 September 2004 prepared by the City
Planner, Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc., are incorporated herein.
F. The engineering reviews dated 2 September 2004 and 20 September 2004 prepared by the
City Engineer, Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. are incorporated herein.
G. The Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at their regular meeting on 7
September 2004 to consider the application, preceded by published and mailed notice. No
comments were received from the public and the public hearing was closed.
H. The Planning Commission tabled action on the request to their meeting on 20 September
2004 to allow resolution of project issues. At their meeting on 20 September 2004, upon
review of the application and evidence received, the Otsego 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 requested Zoning
Map amendment is hereby approved.
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PASSED by the Otsego City Council this 27th day of September, 2004.
CITY OF OTSEGO
By - 1%
arry Fp ni , Mayor
r/City Clerk
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