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03-07-22 Planning Commission MinutesOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER MARCH 7, 2022 7:00 PM Call to Order. Chair Offerman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll Call: Chair Alan Offerman; Commissioners: Charles Foster, Laurie Jones, Vern Heidner, Jim Kolles, Aaron Stritesky, Pam Black and Richard Nichols*; Absent: None; Present: City Council: CM Tom Darkenwald, Mayor Jessica Stockamp*, CM Tina Goede*, and Brittany Moores*. City Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht, City Engineer Ron Wagner, and Deputy Clerk Bethany Benting. Those indicated with a (*) attended via video conference. 1. Announcements: City Planner Licht welcomed Laurie Jones as this was her first meeting as a new Planning Commissioner. City Planner Licht noted those members of the City Council and Planning Commission who were online. 2. Annual Business: 2. 1 Election of the 2022 Planning Commission Chair & Vice -Chair. Commissioner Stritesky motioned to appoint Commissioner Offerman as Chair. Seconded by Commissioner Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0. Commissioner Black motioned to appoint Commissioner Stritesky as Vice Chair. Seconded by Commissioner Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0. 3. Consider the following minutes: 3.1 Planning Commission February 7, 2022. Commissioner Foster motioned to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner Kolles. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0. 3. Public Hearing Items: 4.1 Project 011ie: A. Zonina Map amendment rezonina from A-1. Aariculture Rural Service District to I-1, Limited Industrial District B Preliminary/Final Plat C. Environmental Assessment Worksheet Minutes of the Otsego Planning Commission March 7, 2022 Page 2 D Site and Building Plan Review for an industrial distribution warehouse. City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report. Applicant, Maren Lapham, Endeavor Development, was present and agreed to the staff report. Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:18 PM. Julie Winkelme, 6224 Quenroe Ave NE, is concerned about the change in zoning from Agricultural to Industrial, lighting and noise impacts, and loss of wildlife habitat. Matt Weaver, 16544 62nd Street NE, is concerned about wildlife and drainage. Mr. Weaver says his house value will be going down. Mr. Weaver is also concerned that there will be a lot more traffic due to the increase of cars, trucks and employees driving to and from the site. Mr. Weaver explained all of the rooms in his house face the property and the lights will be shinning right in his house. Nicki Mera*, 16850 62nd Street NE, added her concerns about traffic speed on Queens and potential stormwater drainage issues caused by the development. Steve Mera*, 16850 62nd Street NE, asked if the truck parking could be moved to the east side of the building to minimize noise, especially in winter. Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:33 PM. City Planner Licht said that property value changes are not a criteria for zoning and subdivision applications. City Planner Licht explained exterior lighting performance standards and City staff recommendations regarding fencing and landscaping. City Planner Licht said that the truck parking is on the south side of the building due to the cross -dock operation and planned future expansion of the building to the east. City Planner Licht said that all urban development within the City will impact the wildlife but this entire area is within the East Sewer District. City Engineer Wagner explained how and why the wetlands are being impacted. Minutes of the Otsego Planning Commission March 7, 2022 Page 3 City Engineer Wagner addressed the concerns for traffic noting the design capacity of Queens Avenue is for up to 15,000 vehicles per day. City Engineer Wagner said that speed limits are an enforcement issue that the WSCO can be directed to. Eric Headman the Civil Engineer for the project explained the wetland mitigation and stormwater management requirements. Chair Offerman clarified that the lots adjacent to the proposed development are higher or lower than the proposed building depending on the location along the property line. Commissioner Foster asked City Planner Licht when Harvest Run and Harvest Run East were approved. City Planner Licht said the preliminary plat was approved in December 2017. Commissioner Foster also asked if all residents who spoke are located on the property line. City Planner said yes. Commissioner Foster asked what is being developed to the south east. City Planner explained that there is a current application for Fields of Riverpoint for additional residential development. Chair Offerman asked the developer what the hours of operation would be. Ms. Lapham said standard business hours. City Planner Licht explained there is not a restriction for hours of operation. Commissioner Foster asked the developer how the proposed building area compares with buildings they have constructed in other cities. Ms. Lapham said this building will be much larger than the typical buildings they are developing in other cities. Ms. Lapham also addressed the trailer parking and said there will be loading docks on both sides. Commissioner Stritesky asked about the maintenance of the trees and landscape. City Planner Licht explained the installation of the landscaping is guaranteed by the required performance agreement and that it's the property owner's responsibility to maintain. Chair Offerman commented the berm is not requirement of the Zoning Ordinance, but appreciates it being proposed by the developer to increase screening. Commissioner Foster asked if anyone else was interested in developing the site. City Planner Licht said no one has contacted City staff. Chair Offerman asked about the wetland impacts. City Engineer Wagner explained the proposed wetland impacts in more detail. Minutes of the Otsego Planning Commission March 7, 2022 Page 4 Chair Offerman also asked about the recommendation for evergreen trees on the proposed berm. City Planner Licht explained that the landscaping includes both evergreen and shade trees to include higher, faster growing species. Commissioner Kolles asked about the trail/sidewalk and if it would interfere with school bus stops. City Planner Licht explained that there is an existing trail on Queens Avenue, a sidewalk between the building and a trail is recommended, and that the pedestrian access would not interfere with school bus stop to the south on 62nd Street. Commissioner Jones asked about the requirements for the lighting on/above the dock doors. City Planner Licht explained that the light fixtures must have a 90 -degree horizontal shield. Commissioner Stritesky motioned to recommend approval of a Zoning Map amendment rezoning the subject site to I-1 District; adoption of findings of fact that the project will not have potential for significant environmental effects; and approval of a preliminary/final plat and site and building plans for Phase 1, subject to the following conditions as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Commissioner Heidner. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0. 4.2 Dakota Supply: A Zoning Map amendment rezoning from A-1, Agriculture Rural Service District to I-2, General Industrial District. B. Interim Use Permit for outdoor storage. C. Site and Building Plan Review for a 32,000 square foot industrial warehouse. D. Preliminary/Final Plat City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report. Applicant, Victoria Perbix of Interstate Development, was present and agreed to the staff report. Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 8:11 PM. Robin Fauchald, 7524 Kadler Ave NE, is concerned about traffic volume and speeds on Kadler Avenue and potential stormwater impacts to her property. Ms. Fuchald also commented about the exterior lighting. Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 8:14 PM. Minutes of the Otsego Planning Commission March 7, 2022 Page 5 City Planner Licht said the City is reviewing proposed speed limits for Kadler Avenue and that enforcement would be directed to the WCSO. Brian Wurdeman, developer's civil engineer, explained the site grading and stormwater management for the site development. City Planner Licht explained that Kadler Avenue will have its own storm water basin for runoff from the street. Chair Offerman asked if there is anything that can be done to direct traffic south to 70th Street. City Engineer said the City cannot require traffic to go only south on the improved section of Kadler Avenue. City Engineer Wagner also commented about the speed limit study to possibly reduce speeds on that roadway. Commissioner Heidner asked who owns the property. City Planner Licht said it is Otsego Farms, LLC. Commissioner Heidner also commented about the exterior lights and how much they aluminate even with exterior lighting standards. Chair Offerman asked if City staff would be able to follow up on lighting issues. City Planner Licht stated that exterior lighting at Michels and Bury Industries will be inspected. Commissioner Black motioned to recommend approval of a Zoning Map amendment rezoning the subject site to I-2, General Industrial District. Seconded by Commissioner ]ones. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0. Commissioner Heidner motioned to recommend approval of the Interstate Addition; and site and building plans and interim use permit for Dakota Supply Group, subject to the following conditions as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Commissioner Stritesky. All in favor. Motion carried. 7- 0. 4.3 Autoplex LLC: A PUD Concept Plan for development of an automobile -oriented clubhouse and individually owned storage units. City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report. Applicant, Ben Krsnak of VIP Autoplex, LLC, was present and agreed to the staff report. Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 8:34 PM. Minutes of the Otsego Planning Commission March 7, 2022 Page 6 Scott Zackman, 10100 70th Street Albertville, asked about fences, outside storage, use times, and alcohol. He also asked about the type of security and is worried about crime. He said the traffic with car shows and other industrial use is concerning as well. Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 8:36 PM. Mr. Krsnak explained it would be an association -based property where security would be up to each property owner. As for storage everything will be required to be inside, there will be nothing allowed to be stored outside. The private club would have to abide by any State statue regarding alcohol. Commissioner Stritesky asked if there would be onsite waste disposal such as oil, etc. Mr. Krsnsak said that would be up to individual owners to dispose of off-site. Commissioner Jones asked about the events/car shows, how often it will occur, hours, and how many spectators. Mr. Krsnak said they would typically be a weekend event during the day. Ms. Jones asked about possible attendance and space for parking. Mr. Krsnak said they are proposing 30 parking stalls. City Planner Licht explained that by establishing a PUD district, conditions for special events could be imposed. City Planner Licht added that hours for site and alcohol sales could also be addressed through a PUD. Commissioner Black asked if the buildings have alarms. Mr. Krsnak said it would be up to individual the owners. City Planner Licht suggested the applicant could ask cities and Wright County to comment about security concerns for existing developments like this in other cities. Commissioner Stritesky commented that he supports the proposed use and the location. Commissioner Stritesky said he is concerned about parking. Mr. Krsnak noted that they do own more property in the area that they would be able to add parking stalls if that is a concern. Commissioner Foster asked where this company is based out of. Mr. Krsnak said Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Chair Offerman supports the proposed use and thinks it is a good buffer from residential. Chair Offerman also stated he is concerned about parking for events. Commissioner Foster asked why locate this use in Otsego? Mr. Krsnack stated that they already own the land and believe it is a good location for this use based on good access to major transportation corridors, area restaurants, and shopping. Minutes of the Otsego Planning Commission March 7, 2022 Page 7 Commissioner Stritesky motioned to recommend support for the proposed VIP Autoplex PUD Concept Plan subject to the following conditions as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Commissioner Black. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0. 5. Updates: 5.1 Updates on City Council actions. CM Darkenwald updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council actions. 5.2 Updates on future Planning Commission items. City Planner Licht updated the commissioners on possible future agenda items. 6. Adjourn. Commissioner Foster motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Kolles. All in favor. Motion carried. 7-0. Adjourned at 8:54 PM. Respectfully Submitted, By:,Lu�/� Bethany Benting, Deputy ,Clerk