02-25-1991 Special Meeting MinutesSTATE OF MINNESOTA A discussion on the proposed
COUNTY OF WRIGHT Subdivision Ordinance for the
CITY OF OTSEGO City of Otsego was held this 25TH
day of February, 1991 at 6:30PM.
Norman F. Freske, Mayor, Douglas Lindenfelser, Floyd Roden,
Larry Fournier and Ronald G. Black, Council Members, Jerome
Perrault, Clerk, Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk, Dave Licht,
Planner, Bill Radzwill, Attorney and Larry Koshak, Engineer
were present.
The discussion was called to order by Mayor Norman F.
Freske.
The purpose of the Subdivision Ordinance is to provide
for and guide the orderly development of land, Urban services
and facilities in the City of Otsego and encourage well
planned Subdivisions.
The first item brought up for discussion by Dave Licht
was the time of application by the applicant after the City
Council has approved a Preliminary Plat. In the Ordinance he
proposed giving the applicant one hundred days (100) to
submit the Final Plat or else the plat would be voided.
Larry Koshak suggested that this might be too short a time
and suggested six months (6 Mos.) instead. Dave Licht said
the City could go with the longer time if they desired,
however there was a provision in the Ordinance for the
applicant to apply for an extension if done thirty (30) days
before the expiration date. Bill Radzwill suggested having
the City file the Plat with the County Recorder instead of
the developer, that way you would be sure it was taken care
of. The next item discussed was adequate waste disposal
systems. In a Subdivision where sewer lines are proposed, if
it is deemed that the proposed sewer lines are not adequate
to support the Subdivision, it can be considered as grounds
not to approve the Subdivision.
If that part of Subdivision improvements that are to be
provided at public expense and the City does not have the
funds to provide for the improvements within the next two
years (2), it would be grounds not to grant approval of the
Plat.
Regarding one -hundred (100) year flood levels, Federal
Regulations require these areas to be identified. The
section on concrete curbs and gutters design should refer to
standard detail plates.
In rural street design, Larry Koshak suggested
increasing the width from twenty-four feet (24') to thirty-
two feet (32'), which would include four foot (4') shoulders.
He also suggested increasing the radis of street
intersections in residential streets from twenty feet (20')
to thirty feet (30').
In the matter of on-site septic systems, they can be
permitted on lots of twenty thousand square feet (20,000
sq.ft.) or more.
Regarding improvements within a Subdivision, they are to
be installed at the sole expense of the Developer. However,
in cases where the benefits from the improvements extend
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beyond the limits of the Subdivision, provisions can be made
to allocate a share of the cost to others according to City
policies.
Metes and Bounds should not be considered as an
acceptable means of conveyance for lots under ten acres in
size or less than three hundred and fifty feet (350') wide at
the building setback line. A survey should be required for
those lots.
For Park Dedication Fees, Dave Licht recommended three
hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00) per lot, and a fifty
dollar ($50.00) trail fee in Urban areas, and one-half (1/2)
that amount in Rural areas.
The City should not allow private construciton of sewer
and water lines.
Regarding the provision for not allowing a plat to
extend beyond political boundaries, Ron Black questioned
whether School District boundaries should also be considered.
Dave Licht suggested that provision be made that no single
lot within a Subdivision be in more than one School District.
Dave Licht advised the Council that a Public Hearing is
not required to adopt the Subdivision Ordinance, however any
changes in the future would require a Public Hearing.
Motion by Larry Fournier to adopt the following
RESOLUTION:
Be it resolved that the City Council of the City of
Otsego adopts the Subdivision Ordinance as presented and
amended.
Seconded by Doug Lindenfelser, all Council Members voted
in favor of the motion. The Ordinance will be in effect upon
publication.
On motion the discussion meeting adjourned.
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