ITEM 3.11A Planning 12.16.2013 MinutesVTEM 3..11^
OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
December 1 S, 2013
7:00 PM
Call to order.
Chair Black called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
Roll calf chair Pam Black; commissioners: David Thompson, Jim Kolles and Brian
Gertenr Absent: Richard Nichols and Tammie Fallon, commissioner Aaron Stritesky
arrived at 7:08 PM.
City council: CM Vern Heidner. Staff: Daniel Licht, city Planner; and Tami Loff, city
Clerk.
1. consider the following minutes:
1.1 December 2 2013 Plan nin commission Meeting-,
Commissioner Thompson motioned to approve as written. Seconded by
Commissioner Gerten. All in favor. Motion carriedS
2. Public Hearin items:
2.1 Pleasant creek Farms 5th Addition:
A. Preliminary Plat.
B. PUD -CUP.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Applicant Tom Bakritges, KHovnanian Representative; Project Engineer Fran Hagen Jr,
and KHovnanian MN 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 PM,
Karen Brown, 7932 LaBeaux Avenue, asked what would be done behind her backyard
and how many feet away. 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
as well.
Steve Schreiner, 13683 57th Street, St. Michael; said the notice showed 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 Kindom, 11180 70th Lane, asked the price range of the single family homes and
square footage. Mr. Bakritges said prices will likely range from the mid $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 two or three car attached garage=
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Deb Schreiner, 13683 57Th Street, St, Michael; asked when construction would begin
and how long, Mr. 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 20
feet rear yard setbacks.
Commissioner Gerten questioned the setback limit on the culd de sac. city Planner Licht
said this is a temporary cull de sac platted right to the edge of the property to make it
possible for future development. CM Heidner asked how far the cull 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 Gerten 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 Gerten asked if there should be a buffer
requirement. City Planner Licht said the City does not have a bufferyard landscape
requirement for single family development abutting to existing single family properties.
Commissioner Stritesky questioned the phasing of the project. Mr. Bakridges said single
phase 19 at a time.
Commissioner Gerten 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. Bakritges 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 a
City street and will be maintained by the Street Department.
Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 PM.
City clerk Loff 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. Mr. Bakritges stated
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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 Plat and PUD -
CUP for Pleasant creek Farms 5t" Addition subject to the eleven conditions
listed in the planning report. Seconded by commissioner Stritesky. All in
favor. Motion carried
City Planner Licht stated this application will be presented to the city council on
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2.2 Zoning ordinance update.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 PMI
City clerk Loff attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been
completed.
Keith Knutson, 6030 odean Avenue NE, asked is the change to the ordinance can be
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 Hearing at 7:47 PMR
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to accept the ordinance changes as
presented, Seconded by commissioner Kolles. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Update on C.i.ty council actions.
CM Heidner updated the commissioners on city council actions.
4. Update on future Planning commission A enda items=
City Planner Licht said there is a worksession scheduled for January 0, 2014
5. Adjourn.
Commissioner Thompson motioned to adjourn. Seconded by commissioner
Gerten. All in favor. Motion carried, Adjourned at 7:56 PMx
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Pam Black, chair
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Ta m i Loff, city clerk
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