ITEM 1.1CrEm
OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
December 1, 2013
7800 P
Call to Order.
Chair Black called the meeting to order at 7:03 Pial.,
II SII: Chir PamBlack; Crnrnisinrs: rid Thompson,, Jim KIls and Brien
G ri n. Absent: Richard Nichols and Tammie Fallon. Commissioner Aaron Strit sky
arrived at 7:08 Phi.
City Council: CM Vern H idn r# Staff: Daniel Licht, City Planner; and T mi Luff, City
Clerk.
1. Consider the following minutes:
1.1 December 2, 2013 Planning Commission Meets �.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to approve as written, seconded by
Commissioner Gere . All in favor. Motion carried:
2. Public Hrinci items:
2.1 Pleasant Creek Farms 5th Addition:
A. - r li ina[y Plat
B. PUD -CLIP.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
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Applicant Toni B kritg s, KHovnanian Representative; Project Engineer Fran Hagen Jr.
and KH vn ni n MH Division President Jeff Parks; Mr. Bakritges reviewed the proposed
project and stated they agreed with the staff report.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7.14 Pals
Karen Brown, 7932 LaBeaux Avenue,, asked ghat would be done behind her backyard
and hove many feet array. City Planner Licht said the side yard setback is 7 feet, rear lot
line is 20 feet and stated the previously approved townhomes would have been 20 feet
s well.
Stere Schreiner, 13683 571h street, St. Michael; said the notice shored a small section
to the south. City Planner Licht stated nothing is being done with that parcel at this
time which remains platted for a four unit townhouse building under separate
ownership.
Nathan Kirdem, 11189 71h Lane, asked the price range of the single family homes and
square footage. fir. Bakritges said prices will likely range from the raid $200',000 to low
$300,,000. House sizes will range from around 2,200 square feet to 2,700 square feet
above ground with a to or three car attached garage.
Deb Schreiner, 13683 57Th street, St, Michael; l; asked when construction would begin
and how In. Ir. Bakritges said construction would occur in one phase and start in
the spring weather permitting.
Commissioner Thompson said looks like just two lots with side yard setbacks abutting
the one acre lots to the west. city Planner Licht said correct the others would be the 2
feet rear yard setbacks.
Commissioner G rton questioned the setback limit on the culd do sac. city Planner Licht
said this is a temporary culd do sac platted richt to the edge of the property to make it
possible for future development. cM H idn r asked how far the culd de sac will be from
the lot line. city Planner Licht said typically 10 feet. Project Engineer Hagen said it is 20
feet from the driveway to temporary cull de sac to the front of the house=
Commissioner Gerin questioned the landscaping stating the west side shows minimal
trees planned. Mr. Bakritges said there is existing vegetation so they addressed the
areas where there was none. Commissioner G rten asked if there should be a buffer
requirement. city Planner Licht said the city does not have a buff ry rd landscape
requirement for single family development abutting to existing single family properties=
Commissioner stritosky questioned the phasing of the project. Mr. Ba ridg s said single
phase 19 at a time.
Commissioner G ri n asked if there are construction concerns with increase of traffic
and trucking requirements. city Planner Licht said there are seasonal weight
restrictions to protect the pavement and a construction escrow is required by the
developer should any damage to public streets need to be repaired.
Todd Hesse, 11123 76th Lane, asked if there will be an association with this
development. Mr. B kritges said no. Mr. Hesse said that Lachman Avenue is owned by
association who will be responsible for damage to the private road and who will
maintain the sidewalk. city Planner Licht said Lachman is a city street, Mr. Hesse said
the city does not currently plow. city Planner Licht will update city staff that this is
City street and will be maintained by the Street Department
Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 PM -
City clerk Luff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been
completed.
Commissioner Gerten asked if there will be a model home. Mr. Bakritges said there will
be a traditional two story model home with basement around .dune. fir, Bakritges stated
he does not have the drawings with him and that he will bring them to the City Council
meeting.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to approve a Preliminary Pint and PUD -
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for Pleasant Creek Farms 5�h Addition subject to the eleven conditions
listed in the planning report. Seconded by Commissioner StriteskyK All in
furor. Motion carried,.
City Planner Licht stated this application will be presented to the City Council on
January 13, 2014.
2;2 Zoning Ordinance update.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 PM.
City Clerk Luff attested that all the proper noticing,, posting and publishing has been
completed.
Keith Knutson, 6630 Odean Avenue NE, asked is the change to the ordinance can b
downloaded from the website, City Planner Licht said yes it will be updated on the
website once approved.
Hearing no further public comment Chair Black closed the Public Haring at 7:47 PM.
Commissioner Stripy motioned to accept the ordinance changes as
resented. Seconded by Commissioner Kolliesm All in favor, Motion carried.
3,Update on City Council actions,
CM H idn r updated the Commissioners on City Council actions.
. Update on future Planning Commission AcIenda items.
City Planner Licht said there is a worksession scheduled for January 6, 2014.
5. Adjourn .
Commissionerp
Thompson motioned to adjo rrn, Seconded y Commi ion r
G rt n. All in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 7:56 Phi.
Parr Black, Chair
ATTEST:
Trni Luff, City Clerk