3.5 Kolles A2 CUP
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Planning City Planner Licht 23 August 2021
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.5 – Kolles A2/CUP
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
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.
X 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.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
Held by Planning Commission 16 August 2021
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
John and Karla Kolles own a 40.19 acre parcel located northwest of McAllister Avenue and 77th Street.
There is currently a farmstead on the property. The property owner is proposing to subdivide the
farmstead from the balance of the property as a home site for one of their children. The proposed
subdivision may be processed administratively, but requires prior approval of a Zoning Map amendment
rezoning to A-2, Agriculture Long Range Urban Service District and a Conditional Use Permit allowing a lot
in the A-2 District with an area less than 20 acres. A public hearing was held at the Planning Commission
meeting on 16 August 2021. The applicant was not present. There were no public comments and the
public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission briefly discussed extension of streets and utilities
from Martin Farms to allow for development of the remaining parcel outside of the proposed farmstead
parcel, but did not have concerns or objections, and voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the application.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
▪ Planning Report dated 6 August 2021
▪ Findings of Fact and Decision (Zoning Map)
▪ Ordinance 2021-15 amending the Zoning Map
▪ Findings of Fact and Decision (CUP)
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-15 amending the Zoning Map and approve a conditional use permit to
allow administrative subdivision for John and Karla Kolles.
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: Daniel Licht, AICP
RE: Otsego -Kolles; A-2 District Zoning Map Amendment/CUP
REPORT DATE: 6 August 2021
ACTION DEADLINE: 25 September 2021
TPC FILE: 101.02
BACKGROUND
John and Karla Kolles own a 40.19 acre parcel located northwest of McAllister Avenue and 77th
Street. There is currently a farmstead on the property. The property owner is proposing to
subdivide the farmstead from the balance of the property as a home site for one of their
children. The proposed subdivision may be processed administratively, but requires prior
approval of a Zoning Map amendment rezoning to A-2, Agriculture Long Range Urban Service
District and a Conditional Use Permit allowing a lot in the A-2 District with an area less than 20
acres. A public hearing has been noticed for the Planning Commission meeting on 16 August
2021 at 7:00PM.
Exhibits:
A.Site Location
B.Sketch plan
ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan. The subject site is located within the West Sewer District and is guided
for future Low Density Residential development. The interim land use plan of the
Comprehensive Plan limits development of the property to one dwelling per 40 acres until it is
to be subdivided for development connected to sewer and water utilities. The subdivision of
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17 Aug 21
FINDINGS & DECISION
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
APPLICANT: John and Karla Kolles
APPLICATION: Consideration of a request to amend the Zoning Map rezoning property to be included within
the A-2 District.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 23 August 2021
FINDINGS: Based upon review of the application 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 the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, in Section 30,
Township 121, Range 23, Wright County, Minnesota.
B. The subject site is guided by the Comprehensive Plan for future low density residential uses within the
West Sewer District.
C. The subject site is zoned A-1, Agriculture Rural Service District.
D. The applicant is requesting a Zoning Map amendment rezoning the property to A-2, Agriculture Long
Range Urban Service Area to allow for approval of an administrative subdivision of a lot with less than
20 acres.
E. Consideration of the application is to be based upon (but not limited to) the criteria set forth by Section
11-3-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. The proposed action’s consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the official City
Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The Comprehensive Plan guides the site for interim rural land uses until sanitary sewer
and water utilities are available. Sewer and water utilities are available at the west line of the
property. The proposed rezoning will allow for a subdivision of the existing farmstead allowing
for potential development of the balance of the property as guided by the Comprehensive Plan
consistent with the interim land use plan policies.
2. The proposed use’s compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The subject site abuts single family lots within Martin Farms to the west and cultivated
fields and rural single family dwellings to the south, east, and north. guided for rural land uses
until such time as urban services are available. The proposed subdivision will be compatible
with the existing and planned land uses surrounding the subject site.
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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 subdivision will conform to all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance,
Subdivision Ordinance and Engineering Manual.
4. Traffic generation by the proposed use in relation to the capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Finding: The proposed use is not anticipated to generate additional traffic as there will not be
an increase in the number of dwelling units as a result of the subdivision.
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 subdivision can be accommodated by the City’s existing service capacity.
F. The Planning Report dated 6 August 2021 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 16 August
2021 to consider the application, preceded by published and mailed notice; upon review of the
application, and other evidence, the public hearing was closed and the Planning Commission
recommended by a 7-0 vote that the City Council approve the request based on the above findings.
DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the Zoning Map amendment is
hereby APPROVED.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 23rd day of August, 2021.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
By:________________________________
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
Attest:____________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO.: 2021-15
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.
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 as the Southwest Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter, in Section 30, Township 121, Range 23, Wright Coun ty, Minnesota.
Section 2. The property is hereby rezoned from an A-1, Agricultural Rural Service District
designation to A-2, Agriculture Long Range Urban Service 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.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 23rd day of August, 2021.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
BY:_____________________________
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:__________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
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FINDINGS & DECISION
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: John and Karla Kolles
APPLICATION: Consideration of a request for a conditional use permit to allow subdivision of a lot within the
A-2 District.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 23 August 2021
FINDINGS: Based upon review of the application 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 the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, in Section 30,
Township 121, Range 23, Wright County, Minnesota.
B. The subject site is guided by the Comprehensive Plan for future low density residential uses within the
West Sewer District.
C. The subject site is zoned A-2, Agriculture Long Range Urban Service District.
D. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for approval of an administrative
subdivision of a lot with less than 20 acres and less than 450 feet of frontage to a public street.
E. Consideration of the application is to be based upon (but not limited to) the criteria set forth by Section
11-4-2.F of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. The proposed action’s consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the official City
Comprehensive Plan.
Finding: The Comprehensive Plan guides the site for interim rural land uses until sanitary sewer
and water utilities are available. Sewer and water utilities are available at the west line of the
property. The proposed rezoning will allow for a subdivision of the existing farmstead allowing
for potential development of the balance of the property as guided by the Comprehensive Plan
consistent with the interim land use plan policies.
2. The proposed use’s compatibility with present and future land uses of the area.
Finding: The subject site abuts single family lots within Martin Farms to the west and cultivated
fields and rural single family dwellings to the south, east, and north. guided for rural land uses
until such time as urban services are available. The proposed subdivision will be compatible
with the existing and planned land uses surrounding the subject site.
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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 subdivision will conform to all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance,
Subdivision Ordinance and Engineering Manual.
4. Traffic generation by the proposed use in relation to the capabilities of streets serving the
property.
Finding: The proposed use is not anticipated to generate additional traffic as there will not be
an increase in the number of dwelling units as a result of the subdivision.
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 subdivision can be accommodated by the City’s existing service capacity.
F. The Planning Report dated 6 August 2021 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 16 August
2021 to consider the application, preceded by published and mailed notice; upon review of the
application, and other evidence, the public hearing was closed and the Planning Commission
recommended by a 7-0 vote that the City Council approve the request based on the above findings.
DECISION: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the conditional use permit is hereby
APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:
1. The application for administrative subdivision shall be submitted and processed in accordance with Section 4 of
the Subdivision Ordinance.
2. The parcels shall be deed restricted to limit further subdivision in accordance with the density limits of the A-2
District.
3. The property owner shall dedicate an ingress/egress easement over the property to the east and the proposed
subdivided parcel allowing access to McAllister Avenue and 77th Street.
4. Park dedication requirements for the proposed administrative subdivision application shall be deferred until
the undeveloped parcel is subdivided and shall be based on 40.19 acres.
5. The existing on-site septic and well utilities shall be subject to review and approval by the City Building Official.
6. The proposed lot to be subdivided shall provide drainage and utility easements as required by Section 21 -7-15
of the Subdivision Ordinance subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 23rd day of August, 2021.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
By:________________________________
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
Attest:____________________________
Audra Etzel, City Clerk