04-03-91 Planning Commission MINCITY OF OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 3, 1991 - 8PM
MINUTES
Meeting was called to order at 8PM by Ing Roskaft,
Chairman.
Members present were as follows:
MARK WALLACE BRUCE RASK CARL SWENSON
LARRY FOURNIER ING ROSKAFT JIM KOLLES
KATHY LEWIS
Staff present were David Licht, Planner and Elaine Beatty,
Deputy Clerk/Zoning Adm.
Larry Fournier motioned to approve the minutes of March
20, 1991. Mark Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
Next on the agenda was the Hearing for Jones Intercable
for Cond Use Permit, Subdivision, and Zoning Amendment.
Owner of PID #214-000-284300 at Co #37 and #122 is requesting
a'text amendment to the present zoning ordinance to allow the
existing cable tower which is a type of utility and
public/semi-public service.
Roskaft asked the Zoning Adm if the proper Hearing
Notices were sent, published and posted. Elaine Beatty
answered - Yes.
John Gries, Atty stated this allows a Cond Use Permit to
allow the tower that is on the premises. He also stated that
the Twp and the Co had approved this at the time it was
installed but it wasn't a Cond Use Permit. The possibility
of transfering the property on the corner (triangle) to Jones
Intercable was discussed and that they have reviewed the
property and talked to Andrew MacArthur and Bob Kirmis.
Licht stated that what is at issue is the section on the
Ordinance that if the essential service is abandoned, said
substandard lot shall revert to municipal ownership. Licht
asked to table this until the next meeting so this can be
considered. The problem is that a substandard lot would be
created and what will happen to it?
April 22nd is the City Council Meeting and this item
will be brought before them for consideration at this meeting
Carl Swenson brought up page #3 of NAC's report. He
asked if this cable tower will need lights? Wally Borris of
Jones Intercable was at the meeting and stated that it does
not need lights. It meets regulations. Swenson also stated
he has a problem with right of way (See exhibit B of NAC's
Report). Licht is aware of towers that are 1,000 feet tall
and the engineers of the Towers structure them so they
collapse instead of falling straight down. It needs to be
varified. Attorney Gries stated he thinks we will find they
are made to collapse. Swenson asked if the tower is 1001
from the ground or is there a base? Wally Borris from Jones
Intercable stated he thinks that the base is even with the
ground.
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Ing Roskaft stated as a matter of point that he
calculated the land to be under two acres (1.95 acres) is
what the survey shows. Roskaft asked if the parcel will be
made into a 2 -acre parcel or about a 2 -acre parcel? Atty
Gries stated there is a triangle piece of land by the road
that could be included with the other parcel.
Licht stated the Ordinance does not address the specific
acreage. Each item may have a different acreage. The
concern is to have adequate site so if/or when it collapses
it has adequate space.
Larry Fournier asked if any other building would be
there or just the tower? Borris answered - no.
Motion by Carl Swenson to continue this Jones Intercable
matter to the Planning Commission Meeting of April 17, 1991.
Seconded by Bruce Rask. Motion carried unanimously.
Licht asked if the Planning Commission could clarify to
the applicants if this item would be acceptable to the
Planning Commission. Mark Wallace asked if they can build a
building on this property? Licht stated they need to have a
Cond Use Permit before building.
The easement for straightening the road on #37 & #122
was questioned. The Planning Commission agreed on the basic
premise of the request and general acceptance was the
consensus of the group.
Ing Roskaft then turned the meeting over to Dave Licht
to continue on with the Comp Plan review starting at Page
#36.
#6 -Allows power for a wide variety of housing.
#1 -Speaks to Commercial and Residential and
encroachment.
Bruce Rask asked about farm protection. Licht said it
is protected. Concept behind Urban/Rural Districts is for
farm protection.
#5 - is it opening the door to trailers and
mobilehomes? Licht stated we already have that style of
housing in the community. As the opportunity arises we can
introduce town houses, med-density/hi-density housing. There
is also a variety of single family housing.
#6 & #8 applies to manufactured housing or mobile
homes.
Carl Swenson asked if a proposal came in and we as a
Planning Commission turned it down are we on solid ground?
Licht stated in his opinion, yes you are. (Licht
explained to the Planning Commission how he felt).
Page #38 No 5 & 6: are essentially the same except
"all" in no. 6. Delete no. 5. Leave no. 6.
Larry Fournier asked where are the rules that relate to
these items? Licht referenced back to the Issues Annalysis
Report and Zoning Ordinance. The Policy Statement is where
it will be addressed. A Code Enforcement will be put
together. We will enforce health issues for instance.
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Page #39 #13(12) It means if one corner is
commercialized, not necessarily every corner needs to be
commercialized. It gives you the discretion. Swenson said
it looks like spot zoning. Licht stated there is nothing
wrong with spot zoning if it is planned. For instance #122
and #37 there is a need for an Industrial Area. You could
consider that spot zoning. Spot Zoning is riot planned
(negative). Positive is if your Comp Plan says it is an
acceptable (positive) use/spot zoning. Carl Swenson stated
that in a housing area he convenience stores, etc are
good. Page #39 No 12 Licht will look at it and maybe rephrase
it.
Page #41 No 1 Larry Fournier asked about "All modes of
transportation, etc. Licht said in viewing the
transportation system of Otsego you should not look at the
auto in the streets as the only system. You have potentially
- transit, para -transit, bicycle, and pedistrian access, so
it deals not only with cars. Don't overlook the other areas.
Page #41 Policies - General
Swenson asked if in general policies Park and Ride facilities
fit into this ?
It was stated that #3 on Pg 41 and #5 on Pg 44 addresses
that. Larry Fournier Page #43 #11 Street lighting, how do we
address this? Licht stated that the Subdivision Ord begins
to address this. As we progress a stated policy should be
drafted.
Bruce Rask asked about septics and us asking people to
pump. Page #45 no 7 addresses this and it can be handled
with an Ordinance. Page #47 nos 1-4 Park and open space will
be addressed by a Park and Recreation Commission.
Carl Swenson Pg#48 no I needs to be reworded. Licht
said it is just housekeeping to keep plan current and bring
it up to date.
Pg #48 no 5 Ing Roskaft asked about the Impact Fee.
Have we establised it ? Licht stated it needs to be looked
at legally and planning wise. Drainage/sewer/school impact
were brought up as possible areas of impact.
Neighborhood park as part of the community idenity.
Pg #68 is a crucial concept - Urban/Rural service
concept.
#72 River corridor/Floodplain - FEMA is doing a
floodplain map for Otsego. There are new State regulations
on Shorelands. Wetlands/Ponding areas. State policy is they
may not allow any destruction of wetlands. (thru Page #74)
Next meeting we will start with the Land Use Plan. Read.
Skip transportation and community facilities and read Zoning
Districts. (will come back to Trans & comm facilities.)
Larry Fournier motioned to adjourn the meeting. Mark
Wallace seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. It
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was decided that the Planning Commission will have a Special
Meeting on 4-24-91 at 8PM to continue with the Comp Plan
only. Nothing else on the agenda.
JAMES R KhTILES, SECRETARY
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BY: Elaine Beatty Recording Secretary
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