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03-06-91 Planning Commission MINCITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 6, 1991 - SPM The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ing Roskaft at 8PM. Planning Commission Members Present were as follows: MARK WALLACE CARL SWENSON LARRY FOURNIER ING ROSKAFT KATHY LEWIS JIM KOLLES Also Present were David Licht, Planner, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk/Zoning Adm., Mayor Norman F. Freske, and Douglas Lindenfelser, Council Member. First on the Agenda was the approval of February 27, 1991 Planning Commission Minutes. Carl Swenson motioned for approval of the minutes. Mark Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Roskaft then turned the meeting over to Planner David Licht for information on the Comprehensive Plan. Licht stated that he wanted to go over the major issues of the Comp. Plan. He showed visuals and talked about the environmental areas (flooding, topography, lakes rivers and streams all need to be addressed. Next was the LAND ISSUES: A. Along #101 Development to occur B. Urban concentration & possible need for sewer and water. C. Demarkation between Urban & Rural (Farm preservation is a major concern) TRANSPORTATION: This issue has been approached for some time because of the MSA funding and upgrade of #101. We have need for local, Collector, Arterial and other streets. COMMUNITY FACILITIES ISSUE: Community Service Center is not addressed as yet. There is a lack of local Park Facilities (only Co.Park) CONCEPT PLAN: Urban Development,in the NE corner (3,000 people there) The balance is outside of this area. This area has been looked at for sewer feasibility. If and when sewer comes this is where development should be focused. ALTERNATIVE: If we don't get sewer for some time, we will spill out into the outer ring area. The white area is rural development in the community. The City Council will likely follow when it comes to Rural/Urban Taxing Areas (Districts). Maybe recognizing AG and Subdivisions in Rural Areas, as we go along it will be resolved more. The interm use for #42 and Primary use for #39 is noted because if the freeway is introduced it would not allow access at #42. Industrial Development is shown in the #101 area. Licht stated that we will supply a full range of areas for all types on industury. Other options need to be explored. CITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 1991 AT SPM - PAGE 2 - Because of the railroad tracks in the SW corner of the City by Albertville it may be targeted for Industrial Use. Albertville does not plan to sewer that area as yet. Licht said he feels that this location should be recognized. One concern is we are allowing a use that is likely to conflict with Albertville. Maybe close to County Road #37 and #122 would be an area for Industrial transitional. There is already a cable tower in that area. Licht noted that this would be Industrial employment type business for this area. Licht noted that they have set aside 209 acres for Highway Commercial and 225 acres for Industrial use. These figures do not include Light Industrial area on #37 and #94 Freeway Industrial. Licht noted that early on. #122 and #101 was identified as a Commercial area. In afterthought only #122 and #101 intersection will be designated Commercial. The land is rolling hills there and there are some high-value homes in that area. Licht stated we don't see the need other than the intersection for that area to be Commercial. Licht discussed lot size and dividing one 1-1/2 acre lot into 4 lots when sewer and water come in. A street would be put in the back when sewer and water come in. Licht noted that there is some disagreement with the City Engineer on how to handle this. It needs to be discussed and agreed upon. We need to determine what lot sizes are the acceptable size for the outlying area around the sewer study area and along the river to Island View Estates to the W. of the City. Licht showed frontage road plans along #101 and discussed them. Licht stated another concern is floodplain. In' the darker area on the map, the Federal Government prevents development from occuring. The lighter area is acceptable for development but buildings need to be floodproofed, But it is feasible. Licht discussed planning districts (neighborhoods, 9 in all). Thirty-five percent of our housing in Otsego is low -to moderate income housing. The mobile home park being asked for by Darkenwalds on #42 and #101 needs to be considered. We have our fair -share of low and moderate income housing. Licht had several suggestions in terms of review. We need to take the Policy Plan and go over it Section by Section. However the Planning Commission wants to undertake the task, Licht is willing to go along with. Roskaft brought up that at the County level Darkenwalds came in with a mobile Home Park or hi -density apartments. Roskaft brought up that the possibility of designating the area hi -density is a consideration. Larry Fournier stated he is in favor of looking at each issue individually and covering it thourghly. CITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCIF 6, 1991 AT 8PM - PAGE 3 - Voight brought up that on the mobile homes of Darkenwalds the money coming into the City is "zip". Licht agreed and stated that lie had seen a study done and a community looses money on these mobile homes. Licht said on the next meeting we will start with a very thorough review of the Policy Plan. We will rely heavily an this. We want the Comp. Plan wrapped up by the 1st of April or SO. Voight brought up the'#94 coridor and it is already being built on and should be looked at for Industrial. We have two corldors in Otsego, #101 and #94. Licht wants Commissions input next meeting as to lot size, etc. Licht addressed NAC's role and function and how it is paid for. Comp Plan/Zoning/Subdiv. work was contracted and budgeted for in 1989 by the Otsego Town Board. The Subdivision ordinance completed. Their work is 75 to 85% finished. The last item is the Zoning Ordinance and will follow when the Comp. Plan is done. We could be finished by Summer. On Development requests they serve as Planning Advisor and Legal Advisor. Services an that is a"user fee concept". If you wish to come in, you will pay so much for each application. The flat fee is $150.00. Money goes to the City and compensates for Elaine's time, copy time, etc. and Planning Commission salaries, and City Council's time on these items. When you make application you pay an escrow fee which is not a fixed amount. It is for Staff time for the Engineer, Planner and Attorney for review, etc. There is a sliding scale because each item is different and time used is different for each application. If the person dosen't supply the information we have to get it and they have to pay. On the plats coming in, Engineers reports and Development Contracts - all fees and costs are the Developer's cost, not the City's cost. The County has a flat fee. All the Cities around us have the same basic range of fees. (Albertville/Frankfort/Buffalo/Delano) all use this same system. It is not unique to Otsego. Before the Commission and the Town Board were at a disadvantage not having the info., but the Township was not responsible for the decision. We now have to make the decision. Fournier asked about Brisbin and the single family fixed fee of $150.00. Licht replied Brisbin wasn't a single family but a Home Extended Business so it is paying full fee. Voight asked about the Service Road behind Kolles farm from #42. Licht explained the Developer would pay for it depending on the circumstances. Voight brought up Midwest Station II and what kind of taxes it pays. Roskaft said high tax rate applies. Licht said they are classified as a Commercial Stables. Doug Lindenfelser asked if the Planning Commission and Council would come to these meetings together if it would CITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2991 AT SPM - PAGE 4 - help? Licht answered yes. Licht said we now have a Northwest Plan and we need to get an Otsego Plan. After the next session we should get together with the Planning Commission and the Council. Roskaft stated he appreciated the fact that Mayor Norman F. Freske and Council Member Douglas Lindenfelser and all the other citizens came and participated in this discussion. Larry Fournier motioned to adjourn the meeting. Carl Swenson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mark Wallace brought up he had met with Mary Eberely and had some information on 2001 Conference at Riverwood and passed it out to the Commission and the Council. JAME81A. KOLLES, SEC Minutes by: Elaine Beatty, Recording Secretary up RESIDENTS PRESENT: Russ Voight Niel Goarder Bill Lampson Gene Yahnke Dennis McAlpine ALSO PREENT: Charmaine Borrance, Star News Reporter