Item 2.1 05-02-22 Planning Commission MinutesOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER
May 2, 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, Aaron
Stritesky, Richard Nichols* and Pam Black; Absent: Jim Kolles, and Vern Heidner;
Present: City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp. City Staff: City Planner Daniel Licht and
Deputy Clerk Bethany Benting. Those indicated with a (*) attended via video
conference.
1.Announcements:
City Planner Licht noted those members of the Planning Commission who were online.
2.Consider the following minutes:
2.1 Planning Commission March 21, 2022.
2.2 Special Planning Commission March 21, 2022.
Commissioner Black motioned to approve the Planning Commission minutes
as written. Seconded by Commissioner Jones. All in favor. Motion carried. 5-
0.
Commissioner Foster motioned to approve the Special Planning Commission
minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner Stritesky. All in favor.
Motion carried. 5-0.
3.Public Hearing Items:
3.1 West Wastewater Treatment Facility (W-WTF).
A.Conditional Use Permit for expansion of the W-WTF.
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 PM.
Wes Baker, 11181 76th Street NE, asked what the hours of operations will be. City
Planner Licht explained that the facility is automated and runs 24/7, but that most site
activity will occur during typical weekday business hours.
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Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:09 PM.
Commissioner Foster asked if this is the only treatment facility located on the west side
of the City. City Planner Licht said yes.
Commissioner Stritesky asked about when the access goes all the way out to 73rd will
the current entrance be vacated. City Planner Licht said it will stay but will be gated
and not utilized.
Chair Offerman asked when the facility expansion would be fully operational. City
Planner Licht said in 2024.
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to recommend approval of a Conditional
Use Permit amendment for the W-WWTF improvement project, subject to the
following conditions as stated in the staff report. Seconded by Commissioner
Jones. All in favor. Motion carried. 5-0.
3.2 Prairie View Estates.
A. Zoning Map Amendment rezoning from A1 District to R5 District.
B. Preliminary plat approval of 28 single family lots.
C. Vacation of existing drainage and utility easement
City Planner Licht presented the Planning Report.
Applicant, Tony Bolduc, was present and agreed to the staff report.
Chair Offerman opened the Public Hearing at 7:17 PM.
Mitch Martinson, 7835 Marlowe Ave NE, is concerned with traffic between MacIver
Avenue and 80th Street through Martin Farms/Arbor Creek. Mr. Martinson is also
concerned about the trees on the lot line abutting his property and drainage.
Matthew Dampier, 7826 Marlowe Ave NE, expressed concerns about increased traffic.
Mr. Dampier also is concerned about impacts to his lot regarding trees and drainage.
Chad Chamberlain, 12120 78th Street NE, asked the Planning Commission to consider
measures to mitigate traffic. Mr. Chamberlain also said he is concerned about the
existing tree line abutting the subject site.
Mr. Bolduc commented that they will do their best to preserve all trees on the land.
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Chair Offerman closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 PM.
Chair Offerman asked City Planner Licht to comment about the traffic concerns. City
Planner Licht explained the street connections and noted there is potential for cut
through traffic with the proposed plan or the previous layout. City Planner Licht said
that City staff is aware of the issues related to school traffic and is working with ISD
728 to address.
City Planner Licht addressed the concerns about grading and removal of existing trees.
The developer may remove trees within their property, but City Planner Licht said that
City staff will schedule an on-site meeting with the property owners and developers to
review the property line and extent of the site work.
Commissioner Foster asked Mr. Bolduc about his development experience. Mr. Bolduc
explained his background with prior subdivision development since 1999.
Commissioner Stritesky asked about the sidewalk on 80th Street. City Planner Licht said
a condition of approval is to extend the sidewalk the full width of the plat along 80th
Street. Commissioner Stritesky asked about the three lots to the west outside of the
plat also fronting to 80th Street. City Planner Licht said City staff will contact these
owners and ask if they would like the sidewalk extended.
Commissioner Jones asked about the driveways on 80th Street. City Planner Licht
explained that 80th Street is designed as a minor collector street based on school traffic,
but that direct lot access is allowed. City Planner Licht said that the width of the street
and the front yard setback ensures that there is adequate visibility for and of vehicles
entering the street.
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to approve a Zoning Map amendment
rezoning Lots 5‐8, Block 1; Lots 5‐7, Block 2; and Lots 1‐9, Block 3 to R‐5
District based on a finding that the request is consistent with the policies of
the Comprehensive Plan and approve a preliminary plat for Prairie View
Estates subject to the following conditions as stated in the staff report.
Seconded by Commissioner Foster. All in favor. Motion carried. 5-0.
4. Updates:
4.1 Updates on City Council actions.
Mayor Stockamp updated the Planning Commission on recent City Council actions.
4.2 Updates on future Planning Commission items.
Mayor Stockamp updated the commissioners on possible future agenda items.
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5. Adjourn.
Commissioner Stritesky motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner
Jones. All in favor. Motion carried. 5-0.
Adjourned at 7:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
By: ________________________
Bethany Benting, Deputy Clerk